Patent ID: 8651533
Filing Date: 2014-02-18
Classification: B60H,F16L

Abstract:
1. A duct mating assembly comprising: a first duct having side members connected along edges of the side members defining an interior air space, the first duct extending from a first end to a second end, and a coupling portion formed on one of the first or second ends, the coupling portion including first and second sections spaced from each other and joined by side sections; a second duct having side members connected along edges of the side members defining an interior air space, the second duct extending from a first end to a second end, and a coupling portion formed on one of the first or second ends, the coupling portion including third and fourth sections spaced from each other and joined by side sections; the first and second ducts operative to couple with each other, wherein the first section of the first duct includes a fifth portion extending to a sixth portion, and a transition portion positioned between the fifth and sixth portions, the transition portion stepping downward and extending forward and then stepping back up relative to the sixth portion for preventing air leakage between the first and second ducts; and wherein the second section of the first duct includes a first snap feature formed thereon, and the fourth section of the second duct including a second snap feature formed thereon, the first and second snap features operative to connect the second and fourth sections of the first and second ducts wherein the first and third sections of the first and second ducts include embossments formed thereon, the embossment of the second duct nested with the embossment of the first duct when the first and second ducts are coupled.