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17983983. Heat Pump System for Vehicle simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)

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Heat Pump System for Vehicle

Organization Name

KIA CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Jeawan Kim of Hwaseong-si (KR)

Hochan An of Hwaseong-si (KR)

Yeonho Kim of Seoul (KR)

Man Hee Park of Suwon-si (KR)

Yeong Jun Kim of Incheon (KR)

Jae Yeon Kim of Hwaseong-si (KR)

Hoyoung Jeong of Daegu (KR)

Heat Pump System for Vehicle - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17983983 titled 'Heat Pump System for Vehicle

Simplified Explanation

Abstract

The patent application describes a heat pump system for a vehicle that includes multiple cooling devices, water pumps, valves, coolant lines, a battery module, a chiller, and a gas injection device. The system is designed to efficiently cool the vehicle and provide refrigeration for the air conditioner.

  • The heat pump system includes a first cooling device with a radiator, water pump, and valve, connected by a coolant line.
  • A second cooling device with a radiator and water pump is connected to the first cooling device through a coolant line.
  • A third cooling device is connected to the second cooling device through a valve and includes a coolant line, water pump, and a chiller.
  • The system also includes a battery module and a gas injection device.
  • The gas injection device expands refrigerant from the air conditioner's internal condenser and supplies it to the air conditioner's heat exchanger.
  • The gas injection device can also supply a portion of the refrigerant to a compressor.

Potential Applications

  • Automotive industry: The heat pump system can be used in various types of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and buses.
  • Electric vehicles: The system can help improve the efficiency and range of electric vehicles by efficiently managing the cooling and refrigeration needs.
  • Hybrid vehicles: The heat pump system can be integrated into hybrid vehicles to optimize the use of both electric and combustion engines.

Problems Solved

  • Energy efficiency: The heat pump system improves the energy efficiency of the vehicle by effectively cooling the engine and providing refrigeration for the air conditioner.
  • Range anxiety: In electric vehicles, the system helps reduce range anxiety by efficiently managing the energy consumption of the cooling and refrigeration systems.
  • Environmental impact: The system reduces the environmental impact of vehicles by improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Benefits

  • Improved energy efficiency: The heat pump system optimizes the cooling and refrigeration processes, resulting in reduced energy consumption and improved overall efficiency.
  • Extended range: In electric vehicles, the system helps extend the range by minimizing the energy consumption of the cooling and refrigeration systems.
  • Environmental friendliness: The system reduces greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to a more sustainable transportation system.


Original Abstract Submitted

An embodiment is a heat pump system for a vehicle, including a first cooling device including a first radiator, a first water pump, and a first valve connected by a first coolant line, a second cooling device including a second radiator and a second water pump connected by a second coolant line, a third cooling device including a third coolant line connected to the second cooling device through a first valve, a third water pump provided on the third coolant line, and a battery module and, a chiller provided on the third coolant line, and a gas injection device configured to selectively expand a refrigerant supplied from an internal condenser included in an air conditioner and supply the expanded refrigerant to a heat exchanger of the air conditioner, and selectively supply a portion of the refrigerant to a compressor.

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