18100092. VEHICLE COOLANT SYSTEMS simplified abstract (GM Global Technology Operations LLC)
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VEHICLE COOLANT SYSTEMS
Organization Name
GM Global Technology Operations LLC
Inventor(s)
Nicholas Paul William Pieczonka of Windsor CA (US)
William Reginald Collin of Dearborn MI (US)
Thomas J. Chapaton of Sterling Heights MI (US)
Ratandeep Singh Kukreja of Auburn Hills MI (US)
VEHICLE COOLANT SYSTEMS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18100092 titled 'VEHICLE COOLANT SYSTEMS
The abstract describes a vehicle coolant system that utilizes a light source and signal detector to monitor the quality of the coolant and initiate remedial actions if contamination is detected.
- Pipe facilitates coolant flow
- Light source transmits light through coolant
- Signal detector measures light intensity
- Controller compares intensity to contamination threshold
- Initiates remedial action based on comparison
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for monitoring coolant quality - Industrial machinery with coolant systems - Monitoring systems for other liquid-based applications
Problems Solved: - Early detection of coolant contamination - Preventing damage to vehicle components - Ensuring optimal performance of coolant systems
Benefits: - Increased efficiency and longevity of coolant systems - Cost savings through proactive maintenance - Improved overall vehicle performance
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Coolant Monitoring System for Vehicles" This technology can be used in automotive manufacturing, industrial machinery production, and aftermarket vehicle maintenance services. The market implications include improved vehicle reliability, reduced maintenance costs, and enhanced customer satisfaction.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to coolant monitoring systems in the automotive and industrial sectors to understand the evolution of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly developing new methods for real-time coolant monitoring and contamination detection to enhance the performance and reliability of vehicle coolant systems.
Questions about Vehicle Coolant Monitoring: 1. How does this technology compare to traditional coolant monitoring methods? This technology offers real-time monitoring and automated remedial actions, unlike traditional manual testing methods.
2. What are the potential cost savings associated with implementing this coolant monitoring system? By detecting contamination early and preventing damage to vehicle components, this system can save on repair and replacement costs in the long run.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle coolant system includes a pipe configured to facilitate a flow of vehicle coolant through the pipe, a light source configured to transmit at least one wavelength of light through the vehicle coolant, and a signal detector configured to receive at least one wavelength of light transmitted through the vehicle coolant, and to generate a signal intensity value corresponding to a measured intensity of the at least one wavelength of light received at the signal detector. A controller is configured to receive the signal intensity value from the signal detector, identify a coolant contamination threshold value corresponding to the vehicle coolant, compare the signal intensity value received from the signal detector to the coolant contamination threshold value, and initiate a vehicle coolant remedial action according to a result of comparing the signal intensity value received from the signal detector to the coolant contamination threshold value.
