18492188. ENHANCED VEHICLE WINDOW ANTI-FOGGING STRATEGY simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)

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ENHANCED VEHICLE WINDOW ANTI-FOGGING STRATEGY

Organization Name

Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor(s)

Alan Gutowski of Wixom MI (US)

Manfred Koberstein of Troy MI (US)

William Stewart Johnston of South Lyon MI (US)

ENHANCED VEHICLE WINDOW ANTI-FOGGING STRATEGY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18492188 titled 'ENHANCED VEHICLE WINDOW ANTI-FOGGING STRATEGY

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a method for automatically defogging a window of a vehicle by selecting a climate control system operating mode based on the risk of window fogging.

  • Automatically selects a climate control system operating mode (outside air mode, air-conditioning mode, or defrost mode) based on the risk of window fogging.
  • Controller determines the risk of window fogging using one or more inputs.
  • Controller increases the blower speed of the climate control system to increase airflow and prevent window fogging.
  • Controller may sequentially advance through different operating modes to effectively defog the window.

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      1. Potential Applications
  • Automotive industry for vehicles with climate control systems.
  • Transportation industry for buses, trains, and other vehicles with windows that may fog up.
      1. Problems Solved
  • Prevents window fogging which can obstruct visibility and pose a safety hazard.
  • Ensures a clear view for the driver and passengers, especially in adverse weather conditions.
      1. Benefits
  • Improves safety by maintaining clear visibility through the vehicle's windows.
  • Enhances driving experience by reducing distractions and potential accidents caused by fogged-up windows.
  • Automated system reduces the need for manual adjustments, making it convenient for the driver.


Original Abstract Submitted

A method for defogging a window of a vehicle includes steps of automatically selecting a climate control system operating mode and determining a risk of window fogging. The climate control system operating mode is selected from an outside air mode, an air-conditioning mode, and a defrost mode. A controller determines the risk of window fogging according to one or more inputs, and the same or a different controller may automatically select the climate control system operating mode. The controller is configured to increase a climate control system blower speed to increase a rate of airflow provided by the currently-actuated climate control system operating mode. The controller may sequentially advance the climate control system operating mode through the outside air mode, air-conditioning mode, and defrost mode.

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