17983983. Heat Pump System for Vehicle simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)
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Heat Pump System for Vehicle
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Inventor(s)
Jeawan Kim of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Jae Yeon Kim of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Heat Pump System for Vehicle - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17983983 titled 'Heat Pump System for Vehicle
Simplified Explanation
Abstract Explanation
The patent application describes a heat pump system for a vehicle that includes multiple cooling devices, water pumps, valves, and coolant lines. It also includes a battery module, a chiller, and a gas injection device. The gas injection device can expand refrigerant from an air conditioner's internal condenser and supply it to the air conditioner's heat exchanger, as well as supply a portion of the refrigerant to a compressor.
- The heat pump system is designed for vehicles.
- It includes multiple cooling devices, water pumps, valves, and coolant lines.
- It also includes a battery module, a chiller, and a gas injection device.
- The gas injection device can expand refrigerant and supply it to the air conditioner's heat exchanger.
- It can also supply a portion of the refrigerant to a compressor.
Potential Applications
- Automotive industry - This heat pump system can be used in vehicles to improve their cooling and heating efficiency.
- Electric vehicles - The system can be particularly beneficial for electric vehicles, as it can help optimize energy usage and extend battery life.
Problems Solved
- Inefficient cooling and heating - The heat pump system addresses the problem of inefficient cooling and heating in vehicles by utilizing multiple cooling devices and a chiller.
- Energy optimization - By selectively expanding and supplying refrigerant, the system helps optimize energy usage and improve overall efficiency.
- Battery life extension - The system's design, including the battery module, can help extend the life of the vehicle's battery.
Benefits
- Improved cooling and heating efficiency - The heat pump system enhances the cooling and heating capabilities of vehicles, providing a more comfortable environment for occupants.
- Energy savings - By optimizing energy usage, the system helps reduce fuel consumption or extend the range of electric vehicles.
- Extended battery life - The design of the system, including the battery module, can help prolong the life of the vehicle's battery, reducing the need for frequent replacements.
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment is a heat pump system for a vehicle, including a first cooling device including a first radiator, a first water pump, and a first valve connected by a first coolant line, a second cooling device including a second radiator and a second water pump connected by a second coolant line, a third cooling device including a third coolant line connected to the second cooling device through a first valve, a third water pump provided on the third coolant line, and a battery module and, a chiller provided on the third coolant line, and a gas injection device configured to selectively expand a refrigerant supplied from an internal condenser included in an air conditioner and supply the expanded refrigerant to a heat exchanger of the air conditioner, and selectively supply a portion of the refrigerant to a compressor.
