Hyundai motor company (20240162530). Coolant Management System for Mobility Vehicle simplified abstract
Coolant Management System for Mobility Vehicle
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Inventor(s)
Sang Shin Lee of Suwon-si (KR)
Coolant Management System for Mobility Vehicle - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240162530 titled 'Coolant Management System for Mobility Vehicle
Simplified Explanation
The embodiment coolant management system for a mobility vehicle described in the abstract includes various components such as an inlet line, an outlet line, a refrigerant circuit, a first coolant line, a second coolant line, and a controller. These components work together to manage the temperature of the coolant used in the vehicle.
- Inlet line and outlet line connected to an external thermal management station for supplying cooling or heating coolant
- Refrigerant circuit with compressor, condenser, expander, and evaporator
- First coolant line with battery and first heat exchanger exchanging heat with the evaporator
- Second coolant line with second heat exchanger exchanging heat with the condenser
- Controller communicating with the external thermal management station to control valves and manage coolant temperature
Potential Applications
The coolant management system can be used in various mobility vehicles such as electric cars, hybrid vehicles, and autonomous vehicles.
Problems Solved
This technology helps in efficiently managing the temperature of the coolant in mobility vehicles, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of the vehicle components.
Benefits
- Improved thermal management for enhanced vehicle performance - Increased efficiency in cooling and heating processes - Extended lifespan of vehicle components
Potential Commercial Applications
"Efficient Coolant Management System for Mobility Vehicles" - Optimizing thermal management in electric and hybrid vehicles for improved performance and longevity.
Possible Prior Art
There may be existing patents or technologies related to coolant management systems in vehicles, but specific prior art information is not provided in the abstract.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system prioritize between cooling and heating functions based on the vehicle's needs?
The abstract does not specify the criteria or algorithms used by the controller to determine when to supply cooling or heating coolant to the vehicle.
What is the expected impact of this technology on the overall energy efficiency of the vehicle?
The abstract mentions improved efficiency in cooling and heating processes, but it does not quantify the potential energy savings or overall impact on the vehicle's energy efficiency.
Original Abstract Submitted
an embodiment coolant management system for a mobility vehicle includes an inlet line and an outlet line configured to be connected to an external thermal management station and configured to selectively supply a cooling or heating coolant, a refrigerant circuit that circulates a refrigerant therethrough, the refrigerant circuit including a compressor, a condenser, an expander, and an evaporator, a first coolant line that circulates a coolant therethrough, wherein a battery and a first heat exchanger that exchanges heat with the evaporator of the refrigerant circuit are provided on the first coolant line, a second coolant line configured to circulate the coolant therethrough, wherein a second heat exchanger that exchanges heat with the condenser of the refrigerant circuit is provided on the second coolant line, and a controller that communicates with the external thermal management station and control respective valves to manage a temperature of the coolant.
