18052343. COOLING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE DRIVEN BY IN-WHEEL MOTOR simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)

COOLING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE DRIVEN BY IN-WHEEL MOTOR

Organization Name

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

Inventor(s)

Yeon Ho Kim of Seoul (KR)

Jae Yeon Kim of Hwaseong-si (KR)

Ho Young Jeong of Daegu (KR)

COOLING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE DRIVEN BY IN-WHEEL MOTOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18052343 titled 'COOLING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE DRIVEN BY IN-WHEEL MOTOR

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a cooling system for a vehicle with in-wheel motors. The system includes a cooling water channel in each in-wheel motor and in the inverter that controls the motors. A radiator is used to dissipate heat from the cooling water. A cooling water circulation line connects the channels and the radiator, and a water pump circulates the cooling water through the system.

• The cooling system is designed for vehicles with in-wheel motors.
• It includes cooling water channels in both the in-wheel motors and the inverter.
• A radiator is used to dissipate heat from the cooling water.
• A cooling water circulation line connects the channels and the radiator.
• A water pump is used to circulate the cooling water through the system.

Potential Applications

• Electric vehicles with in-wheel motors.
• Hybrid vehicles with in-wheel motors.

Problems Solved

• Overheating of in-wheel motors and inverters.
• Efficient cooling of the components.
• Prevention of damage due to excessive heat.

Benefits

• Improved performance and reliability of in-wheel motors.
• Extended lifespan of the inverter.
• Enhanced overall cooling efficiency.
• Increased safety and reduced risk of component failure.

Original Abstract Submitted

A cooling system for a vehicle driven by in-wheel motors includes a cooling water channel provided in an in-wheel motor mounted on a wheel of a vehicle so that cooling water for cooling the in-wheel motor can pass through the cooling water channel, a cooling water channel provided in an inverter for driving and controlling the in-wheel motor so that cooling water for cooling the inverter can pass through the cooling water channel, a radiator provided to dissipate heat of cooling water that has cooled the in-wheel motor and the inverter by passing the cooling water, a cooling water circulation line connected such that cooling water can circulate between the cooling water channel of the in-wheel motor, the cooling water channel of the inverter, and the radiator, and a water pump configured to circulate cooling water through the cooling water circulation line by pumping cooling water in the cooling water circulation line.