Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240336112). IN-VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER simplified abstract
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IN-VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Yuha Nakajima of Toyota-shi (JP)
Makoto Mimoto of Higashiura-cho (JP)
IN-VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240336112 titled 'IN-VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER
The abstract describes an innovative in-vehicle air conditioner that includes a blower, a cooling device with a heat exchanger, and a controller to control both components. The controller can operate the blower to perform pre-air-conditioning by introducing outside air into the vehicle compartment while the cooling device is stopped, specifically when the in-vehicle battery is being charged by an external power supply and no occupant is present in the vehicle compartment.
- The controller increases the output of the blower during a predetermined period of time if the cooling device has been operating immediately before the ignition switch is turned off, compared to when it has not been operating before the switch is turned off.
- This innovation allows for energy-efficient pre-cooling of the vehicle compartment without the need for the cooling device to be running, saving energy and reducing fuel consumption.
- By optimizing the airflow and cooling process based on the previous operation of the cooling device, the system can provide a more effective pre-air-conditioning experience.
- This technology enhances the overall efficiency of the air conditioning system in vehicles, improving comfort for occupants while minimizing energy usage.
- The controller's intelligent operation based on the status of the cooling device and the vehicle's power source demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to in-vehicle climate control systems.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicle air conditioning systems - Electric vehicles to optimize energy usage - Smart climate control systems for various types of vehicles
Problems Solved: - Energy wastage in traditional vehicle air conditioning systems - Inefficient pre-cooling processes in vehicles - Lack of intelligent control in vehicle climate systems
Benefits: - Energy savings and reduced fuel consumption - Enhanced comfort for vehicle occupants - Improved overall efficiency of vehicle air conditioning systems
Commercial Applications: "Smart Pre-Air-Conditioning System for Vehicles: Enhancing Efficiency and Comfort"
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the controller determine the optimal output of the blower during pre-air-conditioning? 2. What are the potential long-term cost savings associated with this innovative air conditioning system?
Original Abstract Submitted
an in-vehicle air conditioner includes a blower configured to send blown air to a vehicle compartment, a cooling device having a heat exchanger for cooling the blown air, and a controller configured to control the blower and the cooling device. the controller operates the blower to perform a simplified pre-air-conditioning for introducing outside air into the vehicle compartment while the cooling device is stopped, in a case where an in-vehicle battery is being charged by an external power supply and no occupant is present in the vehicle compartment. in the simplified pre-air-conditioning, the controller increases output of the blower during a predetermined period of time in a case where the cooling device has been operating immediately before an ignition switch is turned off, so as to be greater as compared to a case where the cooling device has not being operating immediately before the ignition switch is turned off.
