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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 10, 2015
Filed:
Jan. 31, 2011
Mark D. Nemesh, Troy, MI (US);
Wissam Ibri, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Mark D. Nemesh, Troy, MI (US);
Wissam Ibri, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A cooling arrangement is disclosed for a vehicle having a first component, a first duct, and a cooling fan configured to deliver air through the first duct to the first component when the cooling fan is operated. The cooling arrangement includes, but is not limited to, a second component, a port coupled to the second component, the port being accessible from a position external to the vehicle, and a second duct having a first end positioned proximate the port and a second end in fluid communication with the first duct. The second duct is configured to deliver air from outside of the vehicle to the second component when the cooling fan is operated while the vehicle is off.