Method and apparatus for managing airflow and powertrain cooling

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8960136
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13896014

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An air flow apparatus and method are provided. The apparatus includes a shroud having a first end for connection to a cooling package, and a second end for connection to a fan ring. The fan ring of the apparatus is configured to mount directly to an engine block and surround a fan of the engine block. The apparatus also includes a duct positioned below the shroud and fan ring. The duct has a first opening that opens to an engine compartment, and a second opening that opens to ambient. A flow path extends between the first and second openings and is arranged to route heated air in proximity to the shroud and fan ring to ambient.

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SPARTAN FIRE LLC701 S CARSON STREET SUITE 200 CARSON CITY NV 89701

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
McCoige, Chad A Charlotte, US 18 241
Mott, Britt D Olivet, US 1 4

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