18179898. THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
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 for controlling the system's operations.
- Main refrigerant line with compressor, condensers, expansion valves, and evaporator
- Battery cooling water line with battery, chiller, and water pump
- Refrigerant heater between compressor and indoor condenser
- Controller for overall system control
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and other vehicles requiring efficient thermal management systems.
Problems Solved
This system helps in maintaining optimal temperatures for vehicle components, especially the battery, ensuring efficient performance and longevity.
Benefits
- Improved thermal management for vehicle components - Enhanced efficiency and performance - Extended lifespan of components like the battery
Potential Commercial Applications
"Efficient Thermal Management System for Vehicles: Enhancing Performance and Longevity"
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include traditional vehicle thermal management systems, standalone battery cooling systems, and basic refrigeration systems.
Unanswered Questions
How does this system compare to traditional vehicle cooling systems?
The system's efficiency and performance compared to traditional vehicle cooling systems are not explicitly discussed in the abstract.
What impact does this technology have on overall vehicle energy consumption?
The abstract does not mention the potential impact of this technology on overall vehicle energy consumption.
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.
