Christopher E Meeks

US Patent:

8479852, Jul 9, 2013

Filed:

Feb 7, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/021826

Inventors:

Michael W. Maurer - Dublin OH, US
Christopher Meeks - Marysville OH, US
Jason A. Widmer - Marysville OH, US
Karl Forster - Powell OH, US
Sukwon Kim - Marysville OH, US
Andy Praseteo - Marysville OH, US

Assignee:

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Tokyo

International Classification:

B60K 11/04
B60K 11/08

US Classification:

180 682, 180 684, 165 41

Abstract:

A vehicle transmission fluid cooler system includes a transmission fluid cooler and an airflow ducting assembly engaged therewith. The airflow ducting assembly is provided to increase the amount of airflow directed toward the transmission fluid cooler so as to improve the cooling performance thereof, and includes a dam member, a duct member, and air guides. The duct member forms a passage communicating an airflow inlet opening with an airflow outlet opening. The dam member operates to scoop and direct airflow into the airflow inlet opening, and the air guides cooperate with the dam member to increase the amount of airflow scooped by the dam member which is directed into the airflow inlet opening. The airflow outlet opening is positioned to direct the airflow which has passed through the duct member to the transmission fluid cooler.

US Patent:

20120325324, Dec 27, 2012

Filed:

Jun 24, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/168319

Inventors:

Jason A. Widmer - Marysville OH, US
Jeremy P. Lucas - Delaware OH, US
Christopher D. Meeks - Greensboro NC, US
Michael W. Maurer - Dublin OH, US
Michael R. Missig - Powell OH, US

International Classification:

F15D 1/00
B62D 25/08

US Classification:

137 1, 2961931

Abstract:

An assembly is provided for maximizing cooling in fuel economy in automotive vehicle having an argument. A grille opening in the vehicle allows air to flow toward the engine compartment along a first path and a bottom breather opening allows air to flow toward the engine compartment along a distinct, second path. An air separator extends between the first and second paths to prevent mixing of airflow along these paths. In one embodiment, the air separator is a thin dividing wall preferably formed of a deformable material. The deformable portion extends toward a condenser/radiator assembly at low vehicle speeds. At increased vehicle speeds, the deformable portion deflects and preferably adopts a generally curvilinear contour of ducting to enhance airflow along the second path. An associated method of controlling airflow is provided by terminating the air separator closely adjacent a condenser/radiator assembly to limit mixing of airflow along separate paths. Further, the air separator deflects in response to increased air flow to alter airflow through at least one of the first and second paths.

US Patent:

20130180789, Jul 18, 2013

Filed:

Jan 16, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/351034

Inventors:

Michael W. Maurer - Dublin OH, US
Christopher Meeks - Greensboro NC, US
Jason A. Widmer - Marysville OH, US
Sukwon Kim - Camp Hill PA, US
Karl Forster - Powell OH, US
Jeremy Paul Lucas - Delaware OH, US
Ryan L. Kabbes - Delaware OH, US
Kyle Stephen Mihok - Hilliard OH, US

Assignee:

HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. - Tokyo

International Classification:

B60K 11/06

US Classification:

180 681

Abstract:

A front end structure for a vehicle includes a facia member defining a forward end of an engine compartment of the vehicle and a radiator disposed in the engine compartment rearwardly spaced from the facia member. A duct member is interposed between the facia member and the radiator. The duct member at least partially blocks the radiator and defines a duct passage extending from an underside opening of the vehicle to the radiator. At least one duct opening is defined in the duct member for supplementing air flow to the radiator from the underside opening.

US Patent:

20130248141, Sep 26, 2013

Filed:

Mar 26, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/429807

Inventors:

Michael W. Maurer - Dublin OH, US
Christopher Meeks - Greensboro NC, US
Jason A. Widmer - Marysville OH, US
Karl Forster - Powell OH, US
James Robinson - Delaware OH, US
Michael R. Missig - Powell OH, US

Assignee:

HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. - Tokyo

International Classification:

B60H 1/26
B60H 1/32

US Classification:

165 44

Abstract:

A front end structure for a vehicle includes a fascia member defining a forward end of a engine compartment and a radiator disposed in the engine compartment rearwardly spaced from the fascia member. The front end structure further includes a duct member receiving airflow from an opening in the fascia member and directing the airflow to a location adjacent the radiator for restricting airflow around the radiator.

US Patent:

20130284530, Oct 31, 2013

Filed:

Apr 30, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/459823

Inventors:

James S. Robinson - Delaware OH, US
Michael W. Maurer - Novi MI, US
Christopher D. Meeks - Greensboro NC, US
Jason A. Widmer - Marysville OH, US

International Classification:

B60K 11/06
B60K 11/04
F28D 15/00
B60R 16/04

US Classification:

180 684, 180 685, 16510411

Abstract:

A vehicle including a battery residing in a compartment having at least one vented wall. The vehicle further includes an at least partially hollow frame having an air inlet. A conduit extends between the frame and the battery box providing fluid communication therebetween.