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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 04, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 30, 2010
Michael G. Leffert, Howell, MI (US);
Tyler J Pilgeram, Commerce Township, Oakland County, MI (US);
Ian L Hanna, Clarkston, MI (US);
Eric L. Mayberry, Clarkston, MI (US);
Jonathan R. Schwarz, Clawson, MI (US);
Michael G. Leffert, Howell, MI (US);
Tyler J Pilgeram, Commerce Township, Oakland County, MI (US);
Ian L Hanna, Clarkston, MI (US);
Eric L. Mayberry, Clarkston, MI (US);
Jonathan R. Schwarz, Clawson, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A thermal conditioning system for the energy storage system of a hybrid vehicle. At least one auxiliary air source, other than a permanently open air source, has a selectively operable actuator door which either connects or disconnects the auxiliary air source to the energy storage system blower, the air flow being selected to optimally temperature condition the energy storage system. The auxiliary air source preferably includes the HVAC ducting.