18346645. Coolant Management System for Mobility Vehicle simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)
Contents
- 1 Coolant Management System for Mobility Vehicle
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Coolant Management System for Mobility 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 How does the controller communicate with the external thermal management station?
- 1.11 What is the expected lifespan of the coolant management system?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
Coolant Management System for Mobility Vehicle
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sang Shin Lee of Suwon-si (KR)
Coolant Management System for Mobility Vehicle - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18346645 titled 'Coolant Management System for Mobility Vehicle
Simplified Explanation
The embodiment coolant management system for a mobility vehicle described in the abstract includes an inlet line and an outlet line connected to an external thermal management station, a refrigerant circuit with a compressor, condenser, expander, and evaporator, a first coolant line with a battery and a first heat exchanger, a second coolant line with a second heat exchanger, and a controller to manage the coolant temperature.
- Inlet and outlet lines connected to external thermal management station
- Refrigerant circuit with compressor, condenser, expander, and evaporator
- First coolant line with battery and first heat exchanger
- Second coolant line with second heat exchanger
- Controller to manage coolant temperature
Potential Applications
The coolant management system can be used in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and other mobility vehicles to regulate the temperature of the coolant and ensure optimal performance of the vehicle's components.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently managing the temperature of the coolant in a mobility vehicle, which is crucial for maintaining the performance and longevity of the vehicle's components.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved efficiency, increased reliability, and extended lifespan of the vehicle's components due to precise temperature control of the coolant.
Potential Commercial Applications
The coolant management system can be implemented in electric vehicle manufacturing, automotive aftermarket services, and other industries that require thermal management solutions for mobility vehicles.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be similar coolant management systems used in automotive industry applications, such as in electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles.
Unanswered Questions
How does the controller communicate with the external thermal management station?
The abstract mentions that the controller communicates with the external thermal management station, but it does not specify the method or technology used for this communication.
What is the expected lifespan of the coolant management system?
The abstract does not provide information on the expected lifespan of the coolant management system or any maintenance requirements for the system.
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment coolant management system for a mobility vehicle includes an inlet line and an outlet line configured to be connected to an external thermal management station and configured to selectively supply a cooling or heating coolant, a refrigerant circuit that circulates a refrigerant therethrough, the refrigerant circuit including a compressor, a condenser, an expander, and an evaporator, a first coolant line that circulates a coolant therethrough, wherein a battery and a first heat exchanger that exchanges heat with the evaporator of the refrigerant circuit are provided on the first coolant line, a second coolant line configured to circulate the coolant therethrough, wherein a second heat exchanger that exchanges heat with the condenser of the refrigerant circuit is provided on the second coolant line, and a controller that communicates with the external thermal management station and control respective valves to manage a temperature of the coolant.
