Thermal Management System for Mobility Vehicle

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Thermal Management System for Mobility Vehicle - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18301553 titled 'Thermal Management System for Mobility Vehicle

Simplified Explanation

The embodiment thermal management system for a mobility vehicle described in the abstract includes a heat exchanger, coolant lines, a battery, an electrical component with an oil cooler, and a controller. The system is designed to regulate the temperature of the battery and other components by exchanging heat between the coolant in the first and second coolant lines, and adjusting the temperature of the battery as needed.

Heat exchanger facilitates heat exchange between coolant in first and second coolant lines
Controller adjusts battery temperature based on heating of coolant in second coolant line by oil cooler
System allows drive motor to generate heat by applying preset electric current
Battery temperature is regulated through heat exchange in the heat exchanger

Potential Applications

The thermal management system can be applied in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and other mobility vehicles to ensure optimal performance and longevity of the battery and electrical components.

Problems Solved

1. Overheating of battery and electrical components 2. Inefficient cooling systems in mobility vehicles

Benefits

1. Improved battery performance and lifespan 2. Enhanced overall efficiency of the vehicle 3. Reduced risk of component failure due to overheating

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimized thermal management systems can be integrated into electric vehicle models to enhance their performance and reliability, attracting environmentally conscious consumers looking for sustainable transportation options.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of separate cooling systems for batteries and electrical components in electric vehicles, which may not efficiently regulate the temperature of both components simultaneously.

Unanswered Questions

How does the system handle extreme temperature fluctuations during operation?

The article does not provide information on how the thermal management system responds to sudden changes in temperature that may occur during vehicle operation.

What is the expected maintenance schedule for the thermal management system?

The article does not mention the maintenance requirements or schedule for the thermal management system, leaving uncertainty about the long-term upkeep of the technology.

Original Abstract Submitted

An embodiment thermal management system for a mobility vehicle includes a first coolant line including a battery, a second coolant line including an electrical component including an oil cooler configured to cool a drive motor, a heat exchanger connected to the first coolant line and the second coolant line, wherein the heat exchanger is configured to allow a coolant in the first coolant line to exchange heat with the coolant in the second coolant line, and a controller configured to adjust a temperature of the battery as the coolant in the second coolant line is heated by the oil cooler by allowing the drive motor to generate heat by applying a preset electric current to the drive motor and as the coolant in the first coolant line is heated by heat exchange in the heat exchanger when the battery is required to be heated.