17806016. FLOW CIRCUITRY AND VALVING FOR REVERSIBLE HVAC HEAT EXCHANGE CONFIGURATIONS simplified abstract (APPLE INC.)
Contents
- 1 FLOW CIRCUITRY AND VALVING FOR REVERSIBLE HVAC HEAT EXCHANGE CONFIGURATIONS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 FLOW CIRCUITRY AND VALVING FOR REVERSIBLE HVAC HEAT EXCHANGE CONFIGURATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Abstract
- 1.6 Patent/Innovation Explanation
- 1.7 Potential Applications
- 1.8 Problems Solved
- 1.9 Benefits
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
FLOW CIRCUITRY AND VALVING FOR REVERSIBLE HVAC HEAT EXCHANGE CONFIGURATIONS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Scott Stephen Wujek of San Jose CA (US)
Paul D. Yeomans of Aptos CA (US)
Alen Milosevic of Santa Clara CA (US)
FLOW CIRCUITRY AND VALVING FOR REVERSIBLE HVAC HEAT EXCHANGE CONFIGURATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17806016 titled 'FLOW CIRCUITRY AND VALVING FOR REVERSIBLE HVAC HEAT EXCHANGE CONFIGURATIONS
Simplified Explanation
Abstract
The abstract describes an HVAC system that includes a multiport valve for controlling refrigerant circulation. This valve allows refrigerant to flow in different directions through interior and auxiliary heat exchangers, providing various configurations for efficient cooling or heating.
Patent/Innovation Explanation
- The HVAC system includes a multiport valve for controlling refrigerant circulation.
- The valve allows refrigerant to flow in a first direction through an interior heat exchanger and in a first direction through an auxiliary heat exchanger.
- There is at least one additional configuration where refrigerant flows in a second direction through either the interior heat exchanger or the auxiliary heat exchanger.
- The second configuration allows refrigerant to flow in the first direction through the interior heat exchanger and in the second direction through the auxiliary heat exchanger.
- The third configuration allows refrigerant to flow in the second direction through both the interior heat exchanger and the auxiliary heat exchanger.
Potential Applications
- HVAC systems in residential buildings
- HVAC systems in commercial buildings
- Industrial cooling and heating systems
Problems Solved
- Provides flexibility in refrigerant circulation for efficient cooling or heating
- Allows for different configurations based on specific cooling or heating requirements
- Enhances the overall performance and energy efficiency of HVAC systems
Benefits
- Improved energy efficiency
- Enhanced cooling and heating capabilities
- Increased flexibility in HVAC system design and operation
- Potential cost savings in energy consumption
Original Abstract Submitted
An HVAC system can include a multiport valve for controlling refrigerant circulation that permits refrigerant flow in a first direction through an interior heat exchanger and in a first direction through an auxiliary heat exchanger and at least one additional configuration in which refrigerant flows in a second direction through at least one of the interior heat exchanger and the auxiliary heat exchanger. The at least one configuration can include a second configuration in which refrigerant flows in the first direction through the interior heat exchanger and in the second direction through the auxiliary heat exchanger and a third configuration in which refrigerant flows in the second direction through the interior heat exchanger and the auxiliary heat exchanger.
