Heat Pump System for Vehicle

Organization Name

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

Inventor(s)

Seong-Bin Jeong of Hwaseong-si (KR)

Jae-Eun Jeong of Hwaseong-si (KR)

Yong Woong Cha of Yongin-si (KR)

Wan Je Cho of Hwaseong-si (KR)

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

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18325247 titled 'Heat Pump System for Vehicle

The embodiment heat pump system for a vehicle described in the abstract includes a valve module for controlling coolant flow, a first line with an electrical component, a second line with a radiator, a third line with a battery module, a fourth line, a fifth line with a chiller, a sixth line, and a seventh line.

Valve module controls coolant flow for temperature adjustment.
System includes lines with various components like radiators, chillers, and battery modules.
Electrical component is connected to the first line.
Battery module is on the third line.
Chiller is on the fifth line.

Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for electric vehicles. - Energy-efficient climate control systems for vehicles.

Problems Solved: - Efficient temperature control for vehicle interiors and battery modules. - Optimal cooling and heating solutions for electric vehicles.

Benefits: - Improved energy efficiency. - Enhanced performance and longevity of battery modules. - Comfortable interior temperature control for occupants.

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Heat Pump System for Electric Vehicles" This technology can be utilized in electric vehicles to enhance energy efficiency and improve temperature control, making it an attractive feature for environmentally conscious consumers.

Prior Art: Research on heat pump systems for vehicles and battery temperature management in electric vehicles can provide insights into existing technologies and innovations in this field.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in heat pump systems for electric vehicles, battery temperature management, and energy-efficient climate control solutions for vehicles.

Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the valve module control the flow of coolant in the system? 2. What are the key components of the heat pump system and how do they work together to achieve optimal temperature control?

Original Abstract Submitted

An embodiment heat pump system for a vehicle includes a valve module for controlling a flow of a coolant according to a selected mode for temperature adjustment of a vehicle interior and temperature adjustment of a battery module, a first line connected to the valve module, an electrical component on the first line, a second line connected to the first line and the valve module, a radiator on the second line, a third line connected to the valve module, wherein the battery module is on the third line, a fourth line connected to the valve module and the third line, a fifth line connected to the valve module, a chiller on the fifth line, a sixth line connected to the first line and the fifth line, and a seventh line connected to the third line and the fifth line.