17967574. Compressor Control Method for Vehicle simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
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Compressor Control Method for Vehicle
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jae-Eun Jeong of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Wan Je Cho of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Hyunjae Lee of Seongnam-si (KR)
Seong-Bin Jeong of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Compressor Control Method for Vehicle - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17967574 titled 'Compressor Control Method for Vehicle
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for controlling a compressor in a vehicle to prevent thermal burnout of the inverter. The method involves monitoring the discharge pressure of the compressor and the temperature of the inverter in real time. If the discharge pressure exceeds a predetermined value, a protection mode is activated to prevent damage to the inverter.
- The method selectively controls the operation of a compressor in a vehicle.
- Real-time data is used to determine and compare the discharge pressure of the compressor and the temperature of the inverter.
- If the discharge pressure exceeds a predetermined value, a protection mode is activated.
- The protection mode prevents thermal burnout of the inverter.
Potential Applications
- Automotive industry: This method can be applied in vehicles to control the operation of compressors used for cooling or heating the vehicle's interior.
- Electric vehicles: The method can be particularly useful in electric vehicles where inverters are commonly used for power conversion.
Problems Solved
- Thermal burnout of the inverter: The method helps prevent thermal burnout of the inverter by monitoring and controlling the discharge pressure of the compressor.
- Overheating of the inverter: By comparing the temperature of the inverter with predetermined values, the method ensures that the inverter does not overheat during compressor operation.
Benefits
- Enhanced safety: The method protects the inverter from thermal burnout, reducing the risk of electrical failures or malfunctions.
- Increased reliability: By monitoring and controlling the compressor operation, the method improves the overall reliability of the vehicle's cooling and heating system.
- Extended lifespan: Preventing thermal burnout of the inverter can increase its lifespan, reducing the need for frequent replacements or repairs.
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment method for controlling a compressor of a vehicle includes selectively controlling an operation of the compressor by determining and comparing a discharge pressure of the compressor and a temperature of an inverter with predetermined values based on data detected in real time when the compressor is operated to cool or heat an interior of the vehicle and operating a protection mode to prevent thermal burnout of the inverter in response to a determination that the discharge pressure of the compressor is higher than an operation stop pressure.
