FIELD OF INVENTION
This invention relates to an air conditioned tracked combat vehicle.
PRIOR ART
In tracked combat vehicles, the space available for the installation of air conditioning equipment is highly restricted. This applies particularly to infantry combat vehicles (ICVs) carrying troops and main battle tanks (MBTs).
The vehicle is a compact house accommodating soldiers, ammunation, fighting and survival gear etc. However, the same is not provided with air conditioning due to tightness of space and due to high amount of heat it absorbs being all metal sealed construction.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
The primary object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioned tracked combat vehicle which overcomes disadvantages associated with the prior art.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioned tracked combat vehicle wherein the air conditioning is efficient and effective at all locations inside vehicle.
Further object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioned tracked combat vehicle with comfort for crew and over heat protection to sensitive equipment in side the vehicle.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioned tracked combat vehicle wherein the air conditioning system is light by weight
STATEMENT OF INVENTION
According to this invention there is provided an air conditioned tracked combat vehicle comprising of air conditioner compressor operated by engine of the vehicle wherein condenser is connected to said compressor and a plurality of evaporator units through refrigerant line.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to this invention, there is provided an air conditioned tracked combat vehicle comprising of a plurality of condensers connected to a compressor in connection to an engine wherein said condensers are in communication with a plurality of evaporator units discharging conditioned air through flexible ducts.
Provision has been made for a plurality of refrigerant pipes, which have Quick Sealed Connectors so as to isolate the condensers for maintenance without loss of cooling fluid/gas.
The condenser coils are provided above engine radiator for maximum utilization of the available space. The evaporator units are specially designed to fit in locations/recesses large enough to accommodate heat exchangers and air handling equipment.

Further, multiple conditioned air outlets are provided near to the crew members/troops so as to discharge conditioned air from the evaporator units by means of flexible ducts passing through structural sports and corners and crevices.
The present invention is also provided with special In Line air distribution grill accommodated within the flexible ducts without protrusions and obstructions.
Again, air conditioning system of the proposed application has protection against EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) and EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference).
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWING
Further objects and advantages of this invention will be more apparent from the ensuing description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawing and wherein:
Fig. 1 shows air conditioning system of the present invention
DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION WITH REFERENCE TO THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWING:
Reference may be made to fig. 1 wherein engine (1) is installed in the engine compartment. Air Conditioner compressor (2) is positioned near the engine and is driven by belt (s) from the power take off pulley of the engine. Condenser (s) (4) is provided above radiator (5) of the vehicle and connected to the compressor through refrigerant line (3). A plurality of

Evaporator units (Fan Coil Units-FCUs) (6) are specially designed just large enough to accommodate heat exchanger and air handling equipment and installed at various location and recesses. The FCUs (6) are connected to the compressor and condenser through refrigerant lines (3) so as to complete the refrigeration (cooling) circuit.
The compressor (2) is operated by the engine (1). It pumps hot gas in to the condenser (4) in which the gas is condensed so as to make liquid refrigerant flows through refrigerant line (3) to plurality of evaporator (FCUs) (6), which evaporates the refrigerant. This causes the heat exchange in the evaporator cooled. The air is blown on the cold coils, which is cooled and delivered through cold air flexible ducts (7) routed through structural support, corners and crevices to avoid interference with the tightly packed equipments in the combat vehicle. These ducts have special designed in-line / round / rectangular grills (8) to throw the cold air near the seats and bodies of the commander (s) (10), seats or storage space locations (9) and seat and body of driver (s) (11). The use of plurality of evaporators and flexible ducts provides conditioned air so as to deliver the comfort / cooling to the critical areas for the crew and equipments. This protects them against heat and maintains even temperatures throughout the vehicles by using small, compact and extremely energy efficient (low power consumption) air conditioning system in a very tight space. Since the vehicle is made from steel and completely sealed, it gets very hot particularly in sun. Conventional air conditioning techniques require large size air conditioner to remove all the heat, whereas the present air conditioning system uses small, compact and light weight system to have the cooling

effect at the required space. This suffices the needs of the crew and equipments without cooling the body of the vehicle.
All the electrical wires and controls are designed to protect against EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) and EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference). A control panel (12) is provided with thermostat and fans speed control so as to regulate the temperature inside the vehicle.
It is to be noted that the present invention is susceptible to modifications, adaptations and changes by those skilled in the art. Such variant embodiments employing the concepts and features of this invention are intended to be within the scope of the present invention, which is further set forth under the following claims:-

WE CLAIM;
1. An air conditioned tracked combat vehicle comprising of air conditioner compressor operated by engine of the vehicle wherein condenser is connected to said compressor and a plurality of evaporator units through refrigerant line.
2. An air conditioned tracked combat vehicle as claimed in claim 1 wherein said condenser is positioned above radiator of the vehicle.
3. An air conditioned tracked combat vehicle as claimed in claim 1 or 2 wherein said evaporator units are specially designed so as to accommodate heat exchanger and air handling equipment.
4. An air conditioned tracked combat vehicle as claimed in any of
the preceding claims wherein said evaporator units generate
conditioned air through flexible ducts.
5. An air conditioned tracked combat vehicle as claimed in any of the preceding claims comprising of electrical wires and controls designed to protect against EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) and EMI ( Electro Magnetic Interference).
6. An air conditioned tracked combat vehicle as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein said refrigerant pipes have quick sealed connectors so as to isolate the condenser for maintenance without loss of cooling fluid/gas.

7. An air conditioned tracked combat vehicle substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawing.