Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240304901). THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM simplified abstract
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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 20240304901 titled 'THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The abstract describes a thermal management system that includes multiple flow paths, an electrical storage device, a drive device, a radiator, a chiller device, and a switching device. The switching device controls the flow of heat medium to different paths based on the heating requirements.
- The system includes a first flow path, a second flow path, a third flow path, and a fourth flow path.
- An electrical storage device exchanges heat with the heat medium in the first flow path.
- A drive device exchanges heat with the heat medium in the second flow path.
- A radiator is located in the third flow path.
- A chiller device is located in the fourth flow path.
- The switching device controls the flow of the heat medium to form different circuits based on the heating requirements.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for thermal management in electric vehicles. - Industrial applications for cooling systems in machinery. - Renewable energy systems for heat exchange processes.
Problems Solved: - Efficient heat exchange in different components of a thermal management system. - Controlled heating and cooling processes for optimal performance.
Benefits: - Improved energy efficiency. - Enhanced performance and longevity of components. - Reduced maintenance costs.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Thermal Management System for Energy-Efficient Solutions" This technology can be used in electric vehicles, industrial machinery, and renewable energy systems to optimize thermal management processes, leading to improved performance and energy efficiency.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the switching device control the flow of heat medium in the system? 2. What are the key advantages of using this thermal management system in electric vehicles?
Original Abstract Submitted
a thermal management system includes: a first flow path, a second flow path, a third flow path, and a fourth flow path; an electrical storage device configured to exchange heat with the heat medium in the first flow path; a drive device configured to exchange heat with the heat medium in the second flow path; a radiator located in the third flow path; a chiller device located in the fourth flow path; and a switching device. the switching device is configured to cause a first circuit to be formed when heating for increasing a temperature of the electrical storage device is performed. the first circuit has a first path in which the heat medium circulates through the first flow path and the fourth flow path and a second path in which the heat medium circulates through the second flow path and the third flow path.
