18053968. Residual Water Drain System and Method of Fuel Cell Vehicle simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
Residual Water Drain System and Method of Fuel Cell Vehicle
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Seon Hak Kim of Yongin-si (KR)
Seung Hwan Lee of Jeongeup-si (KR)
Residual Water Drain System and Method of Fuel Cell Vehicle - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18053968 titled 'Residual Water Drain System and Method of Fuel Cell Vehicle
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a residual water drain system for a fuel cell vehicle. The system includes a fuel cell, a drain device, and a controller. The controller is responsible for draining residual water from the fuel cell through the drain device, turning off the fuel cell, and converting the vehicle into an electric vehicle (EV) mode when hydrogen charging is required.
- The system is designed to drain residual water from a fuel cell in a fuel cell vehicle.
- A drain device is used to remove the residual water from the fuel cell.
- A controller is responsible for controlling the draining process, turning off the fuel cell, and converting the vehicle into an EV mode.
- The system is activated when the vehicle needs to be charged with hydrogen.
Potential Applications
- Fuel cell vehicles: The system can be implemented in fuel cell vehicles to efficiently drain residual water from the fuel cell and convert the vehicle into an EV mode when necessary.
Problems Solved
- Residual water drainage: The system solves the problem of efficiently draining residual water from the fuel cell, preventing any potential damage or performance issues.
- Transition to EV mode: By converting the vehicle into an EV mode when hydrogen charging is required, the system ensures uninterrupted operation and provides an alternative power source.
Benefits
- Improved fuel cell performance: Efficient drainage of residual water helps maintain the optimal performance of the fuel cell.
- Seamless transition: The ability to convert the vehicle into an EV mode ensures uninterrupted operation and provides flexibility in charging options.
- Enhanced safety: Proper drainage of residual water reduces the risk of damage to the fuel cell and improves overall safety of the vehicle.
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment residual water drain system of a fuel cell vehicle includes a fuel cell, a drain device configured to drain residual water from the fuel cell, and a controller configured to drain the residual water from the fuel cell through the drain device, to turn off the fuel cell, and to convert a vehicle into an EV mode, when charging the vehicle with hydrogen is determined to be necessary.
