18652145. HEAT PUMP FOR A VEHICLE simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)
HEAT PUMP FOR A VEHICLE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Rachael Shey of Ferndale MI (US)
Jeffrey Paul Brown of Farmington Hills MI (US)
Loren John Lohmeyer of Monroe MI (US)
Manfred Koberstein of Troy MI (US)
HEAT PUMP FOR A VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18652145 titled 'HEAT PUMP FOR A VEHICLE
The abstract describes a heat pump with a refrigerant loop that includes an accumulator, a compressor, a first heat exchanger, and a first coupling point.
- The accumulator has an inlet and an outlet.
- The compressor has a low-pressure inlet and an outlet.
- The first heat exchanger has an inlet and an outlet.
- The first coupling point is positioned between the accumulator outlet and the compressor inlet.
- The first heat exchange fluid circulating through the loop is directed to the compressor inlet after exiting the first heat exchanger.
Potential Applications: - Heating and cooling systems for residential and commercial buildings - Industrial refrigeration systems - Heat pump water heaters
Problems Solved: - Efficient heat exchange process - Optimal utilization of refrigerant in the loop
Benefits: - Energy savings - Improved performance - Reduced environmental impact
Commercial Applications: - HVAC systems - Refrigeration units - Water heating systems
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the positioning of the first coupling point improve the efficiency of the heat pump? 2. What are the advantages of directing the heat exchange fluid to the compressor inlet immediately after exiting the first heat exchanger?
Original Abstract Submitted
A heat pump includes a refrigerant loop. The refrigerant loop includes an accumulator having an inlet and an outlet, a compressor, a first heat exchanger, and a first coupling point. The compressor includes a low-pressure inlet and an outlet. The low-pressure inlet is downstream of the outlet of the accumulator. The first heat exchanger includes an inlet and an outlet. The first coupling point is positioned immediately downstream of the outlet of the accumulator and immediately upstream of the low-pressure inlet of the compressor. The first coupling point is immediately downstream of the outlet of the first heat exchanger such that a first heat exchange fluid circulating through the refrigerant loop is directed to the low-pressure inlet of the compressor upon exiting the outlet of the first heat exchanger.