DUCT ARCHITECTURE FOR REGULATING CLIMATE ZONE IN A VEHICLE

摘要

A climate control duct architecture having articulated and controlled interior surfaces to deliver variable and controllable airflow to target zones in the vehicle upon demand. By creating zone climates within the vehicle and providing conditioned airflow to only desired vehicle seating positions, the volume of necessary airflow is minimized, the need for cooling is reduced, and flexibility of the system is created. The interior surface may be mechanically or electrically controlled and may be situated in the common central "octopus" duct.