Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240300285). THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM simplified abstract

THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Tomoaki Suzuki of Nagoya-shi (JP)

THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240300285 titled 'THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The abstract describes a thermal management system that includes an electrical storage device, a drive device, a radiator, a chiller device, and a switching device. During heating control for the electrical storage device, the switching device is controlled to form a connection flow path between the first flow path and the fourth flow path, while disconnecting the second and third flow paths.

• The thermal management system includes various components such as an electrical storage device, a drive device, a radiator, a chiller device, and a switching device.
• The switching device is controlled during heating control for the electrical storage device to create a connection flow path between the first and fourth flow paths.
• The second and third flow paths are disconnected from each other and independent of the connection flow path during this process.

Potential Applications: - This technology could be applied in electric vehicles to efficiently manage the thermal conditions of the electrical storage system. - It could also be used in renewable energy systems to optimize heat exchange processes.

Problems Solved: - Efficient thermal management of electrical storage devices. - Enhanced control over heating processes in various applications.

Benefits: - Improved performance and longevity of electrical storage devices. - Energy savings through optimized thermal management.

Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Thermal Management System for Enhanced Efficiency in Electric Vehicles This technology can be utilized in electric vehicles to improve battery performance and overall energy efficiency. It could also find applications in renewable energy systems to enhance heat exchange processes and optimize energy usage.

Questions about Thermal Management System: 1. How does the switching device control the flow paths in the thermal management system? The switching device is controlled to form a connection flow path between the first and fourth flow paths while disconnecting the second and third flow paths during heating control for the electrical storage device.

2. What are the potential benefits of using this thermal management system in electric vehicles? The potential benefits include improved battery performance, increased energy efficiency, and enhanced thermal control, leading to extended battery life and overall system reliability.

Original Abstract Submitted

a thermal management system includes: an electrical storage device configured to exchange heat with a first flow path; a drive device configured to exchange heat with a second flow path; a radiator provided on a third flow path; a chiller device provided on a fourth flow path; and a switching device. in the thermal management system, during heating control for the electrical storage device, the switching device are controlled so that a connection flow path connecting the first flow path and the fourth flow path is formed and that the connection flow path, the second flow path, and the third flow path are disconnected from and independent of each other.