18179898. THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)
Contents
- 1 THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sang Shin Lee of Suwon-si (KR)
THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18179898 titled 'THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
The thermal management system for a vehicle described in the abstract includes a main refrigerant line with various components, a battery cooling water line with additional components, a refrigerant heater, and a controller to manage the system's operations.
- The system includes a main refrigerant line with a compressor, indoor condenser, first expansion valve, outdoor condenser, second expansion valve, and indoor evaporator.
- A battery cooling water line is also present, with a battery, chiller for the battery, and a water pump for the battery.
- A refrigerant heater is located between the compressor and the indoor condenser on the main refrigerant line.
- The controller is responsible for controlling the compressor, refrigerant heater, expansion valves, water pumps, and flow paths of the refrigerant and cooling water.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and other vehicles with advanced thermal management needs.
Problems Solved
This system helps in efficiently managing the temperature of the vehicle's components, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved energy efficiency, extended battery life, enhanced vehicle performance, and increased overall reliability.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include electric vehicle manufacturers, automotive suppliers, and companies specializing in thermal management solutions for vehicles.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include patents or publications related to vehicle thermal management systems, battery cooling systems, and refrigerant-based cooling systems for vehicles.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to traditional vehicle cooling systems?
This article does not provide a direct comparison between this innovative thermal management system and traditional vehicle cooling systems. A comparison in terms of efficiency, performance, and cost-effectiveness would be beneficial for a better understanding of its advantages.
What are the specific environmental impacts of implementing this technology in vehicles?
The article does not address the environmental impacts of using this thermal management system in vehicles. Understanding the potential benefits or drawbacks in terms of sustainability and emissions reduction would be important for evaluating its overall impact on the environment.
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment is a thermal management system for a vehicle, the thermal management system including a main refrigerant line in which a compressor, an indoor condenser, a first expansion valve, an outdoor condenser, a second expansion valve, and an indoor evaporator are sequentially provided, a battery cooling water line in which a battery, the chiller for a battery, and a water pump for a battery are sequentially provided, a refrigerant heater disposed between the compressor and the indoor condenser on the main refrigerant line, and a controller configured to control operations of the compressor and the refrigerant heater, control opening and closing of the first expansion valve and the second expansion valve, control operations of the water pump for an electric component and the water pump for a battery, and control flow paths of the refrigerant, the cooling water for an electric component, and the cooling water for a battery.
