18588530. THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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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 18588530 titled 'THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
A thermal management system described in the patent application consists of multiple flow paths, an electrical storage device, a drive device, a radiator, a chiller device, and a switching device.
- The electrical storage device exchanges heat with the heat medium in the first flow path.
- The drive device exchanges heat with the heat medium in the second flow path.
- The radiator is located in the third flow path.
- The chiller device is located in the fourth flow path.
- The switching device creates a switching circuit where the first flow path is disconnected from the second, third, and fourth flow paths, the second flow path is connected to the fourth flow path, and the third flow path is disconnected from the second and fourth flow paths.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for electric vehicles - Industrial machinery for cooling systems - Renewable energy systems for heat management
Problems Solved: - Efficient heat exchange in different components of a thermal management system - Controlled cooling and heating processes
Benefits: - Improved energy efficiency - Enhanced performance and longevity of components - Reduced maintenance costs
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Thermal Management System for Enhanced Energy Efficiency" This technology can be utilized in electric vehicles, industrial cooling systems, and renewable energy applications to optimize heat exchange processes and improve overall system performance.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the switching device optimize heat exchange in the system? 2. What are the specific 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 switching circuit to be formed. In the switching circuit, the first flow path is disconnected from and independent of the second flow path, the third flow path, and the fourth flow path, the second flow path is connected to the fourth flow path, and the third flow path is disconnected from and independent of the second flow path and the fourth flow path.
