Thomas Walter Earnheart

US Patent:

40225992, May 10, 1977

Filed:

Sep 22, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/615513

Inventors:

Bobby L. Wilson - Grand Prairie TX
Thomas W. Earnheart - Grand Prairie TX

Assignee:

A.R.A. Manufacturing Company - Grand Prairie TX

International Classification:

B60H 304

US Classification:

62244

Abstract:

The present invention shows an air conditioning system for use on an automobile. The compressor and condenser are located under the hood of the automobile with an evaporator being located inside of a console shaped assembly within the interior of the automobile. Intake louvers are located between the front seats with a blower forcing the air through a duct formed by the console over the transmission tunnel. The return air moves through an evaporator coil located within the console to refrigerate the air. The refrigerated air is then turned approximately 180. degree. and discharged above the console area. Additional louvers for cooling the sides are optional.