18180201. VEHICLE THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)
Contents
- 1 VEHICLE THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VEHICLE THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - 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
VEHICLE THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jin Hwan Lee of Boryeong-si (KR)
Wan Je Cho of Hwaseong-si (KR)
VEHICLE THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18180201 titled 'VEHICLE THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vehicle thermal management system that includes an HVAC subsystem connected to the passenger compartment and a powertrain cooling subsystem connected to a powertrain component.
- The HVAC subsystem consists of a compressor, interior condenser, heating-side expansion valve, exterior heat exchanger, distribution conduit, water-cooled heat exchanger, control valves, cooling-side expansion valve, and evaporator.
- The water-cooled heat exchanger transfers heat between the HVAC system and the powertrain cooling subsystem.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various vehicles, such as cars, trucks, buses, and other transportation vehicles.
Problems Solved
1. Efficiently managing the thermal conditions within the vehicle. 2. Ensuring optimal performance of both the HVAC system and the powertrain cooling subsystem.
Benefits
1. Improved comfort for passengers. 2. Enhanced performance and longevity of the powertrain components. 3. Energy efficiency in thermal management.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Vehicle Thermal Management System for Enhanced Comfort and Performance"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to vehicle thermal management systems that have similar components and functions. However, specific prior art is not provided in the abstract.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system handle extreme temperature conditions?
The patent application does not specify how the system manages extreme temperature conditions, such as very high or very low temperatures.
What is the expected maintenance schedule for this system?
The patent application does not mention the maintenance requirements or schedule for the vehicle thermal management system.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is a vehicle thermal management system, including: an HVAC subsystem thermally connected to a passenger compartment; and a powertrain cooling subsystem thermally connected to a powertrain component. The HVAC subsystem includes a compressor, an interior condenser disposed on the downstream side of the compressor, a heating-side expansion valve disposed on the downstream side of the interior condenser, an exterior heat exchanger disposed on the downstream side of the heating-side expansion valve, a first distribution conduit extending from a downstream point of the heating-side expansion valve to an upstream point of the compressor, a water-cooled heat exchanger disposed on the first distribution conduit, a first control valve disposed on the upstream side of the exterior heat exchanger, a second control valve disposed on the first distribution conduit, a third control valve disposed on the downstream side of the exterior heat exchanger, a cooling-side expansion valve disposed on the downstream side of the third control valve, and an evaporator disposed on the downstream side of the cooling-side expansion valve. The water-cooled heat exchanger transfers heat between the first distribution conduit and the powertrain cooling subsystem.
