18189853. VALVE ACTUATOR simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
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VALVE ACTUATOR
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Inventor(s)
Chul Wan Park of Yongin-si (KR)
VALVE ACTUATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18189853 titled 'VALVE ACTUATOR
Simplified Explanation
The valve actuator of a cooling valve in a thermal management system for cooling a fuel cell is designed to control the flow of cooling water. The actuator includes a motor, gear assembly, underwater bearings, and housing to cool the motor and gear assembly with the cooling water.
- Motor with rotor, stator, and motor housing
- Gear assembly connected to valve rotation shaft
- Motor rotation shaft connected to gear assembly
- First underwater bearing between valve rotation shaft and gear housing
- Second underwater bearing between motor rotation shaft and gear housing
- Cooling water introduced into motor housing and gear housing
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various thermal management systems for cooling fuel cells, electronic components, or other heat-sensitive equipment.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient control of cooling water flow in thermal management systems. 2. Cooling of motor and gear assembly to prevent overheating.
Benefits
1. Improved performance and longevity of the cooling valve. 2. Enhanced thermal management for fuel cells or other applications. 3. Increased reliability and efficiency of the system.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimized Cooling Valve Actuator for Thermal Management Systems
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to valve actuators or cooling systems in thermal management applications, but specific examples are not provided in this abstract.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to traditional cooling valve actuators in terms of efficiency and performance?
The article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and traditional cooling valve actuators. Further research or testing may be needed to evaluate the efficiency and performance differences.
What are the potential maintenance requirements for this cooling valve actuator in the long term?
The abstract does not mention the long-term maintenance needs of this cooling valve actuator. Understanding the maintenance schedule and requirements can help in assessing the overall cost and feasibility of implementing this technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
A valve actuator of a cooling valve is configured to control cooling water in a thermal management system for cooling a fuel cell. The valve actuator includes a motor including a rotor, a stator, and a motor housing, a gear assembly including a gear housing and being connected to a valve rotation shaft of a valve plate configured to control a passage of cooling water, a motor rotation shaft configured to rotate the rotor is connected to the gear assembly, a first underwater bearing disposed between the valve rotation shaft and the gear housing, and a second underwater bearing is disposed between the motor rotation shaft and the gear housing. Cooling water introduced into the cooling valve is introduced into the motor housing and the gear housing to cool the gear assembly and the motor.
