17897422. CONTROL SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
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CONTROL SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD FOR VEHICLE
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Inventor(s)
Tae Woong Lim of Hwaseong-si (KR)
CONTROL SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD FOR VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17897422 titled 'CONTROL SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD FOR VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a control method for a vehicle that can determine if the internal combustion engine is overheated while the vehicle is driving and the HVAC system is in cooling mode. It then controls either the alternator or a switching door actuator to reduce the cooling capacity provided by the HVAC system when overheating is detected.
- The method determines if the internal combustion engine is overheated based on driving information and cooling information of the passenger compartment.
- It controls either the alternator or a switching door actuator to reduce the cooling capacity of the HVAC system.
- The reduction in cooling capacity helps to prevent further overheating of the engine.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various vehicles that have an internal combustion engine and an HVAC system. Some potential applications include:
- Passenger cars
- Trucks
- Buses
- Construction vehicles
Problems Solved
The control method presented in the patent application addresses the following problems:
- Overheating of the internal combustion engine during driving.
- Inefficient cooling capacity utilization of the HVAC system.
- Potential damage to the engine due to overheating.
Benefits
The use of this technology offers several benefits:
- Prevention of engine overheating, which can lead to engine damage and costly repairs.
- Efficient utilization of the cooling capacity provided by the HVAC system.
- Improved overall performance and reliability of the vehicle.
Original Abstract Submitted
A control method for a vehicle includes determining whether an internal combustion engine is overheated based on driving information of the vehicle and cooling information of a passenger compartment while the vehicle is driving and an HVAC system is operating in a cooling mode, and controlling an alternator or an actuator of a switching door to reduce a cooling capacity provided by the HVAC system when it is determined that the internal combustion engine is overheated.
