18511622. AIR CONDITIONER FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)

AIR CONDITIONER FOR VEHICLE

Organization Name

Hyundai Motor Company

Inventor(s)

Eung Young Kim of Anyang-Si (KR)

Yoon Hyung Lee of Seongnam-Si (KR)

Myung Hoe Kim of Seoul (KR)

Seung Ho Lee of Daejeon (KR)

Sang Ki Lee of Daejeon (KR)

Dae Bok Keon of Daejeon (KR)

Yong Sik Kim of Daejeon (KR)

Dae Keun Park of Daejeon (KR)

Chang Hoon Sung of Daejeon (KR)

Hyeon Seok Kim of Daejeon (KR)

AIR CONDITIONER FOR VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18511622 titled 'AIR CONDITIONER FOR VEHICLE

Simplified Explanation

An air conditioner for a vehicle with an improved structure to prevent hot air from being directly discharged to a defrost vent includes an air conditioning case with an air flow path, cooling and heating heat exchangers on the air flow path, and defrost, face, and floor vents on the case.

• The air conditioner has a specific design to prevent hot air from being discharged directly to the defrost vent in certain modes.
• The defrost vent includes two separate flow paths for air passing through the cooling or heating heat exchangers to be discharged either directly or after mixing.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in various vehicles, such as cars, trucks, and buses, to improve the efficiency of the air conditioning system and provide better control over the distribution of air flow.

Problems Solved

This innovation solves the issue of hot air being directly discharged to the defrost vent, which can affect the effectiveness of defogging the windshield and lead to discomfort for the passengers.

Benefits

- Improved air conditioning performance - Enhanced defogging capabilities - Better air flow control and distribution

Potential Commercial Applications

- Automotive industry for vehicle air conditioning systems - HVAC companies for developing similar technologies for buildings and homes

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be air conditioning systems in vehicles that do not have a specific design to prevent hot air from being directly discharged to the defrost vent, leading to potential issues with defogging and air flow control.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact the overall energy efficiency of the vehicle?

The article does not provide information on the energy efficiency implications of this technology.

Are there any specific maintenance requirements for this type of air conditioning system?

The article does not address any maintenance considerations for the described technology.

Original Abstract Submitted

An air conditioner for a vehicle with an improved structure so that hot air is not directly discharged to a defrost vent in a floor mode or a mix mode, includes an air conditioning case in which an air flow path is formed, and a cooling heat exchanger and a heating heat exchanger provided sequentially on the air flow path of the air conditioning case in an airflow direction, wherein a defrost vent, a face vent, and a floor vent are formed on the air conditioning case, wherein the defrost vent includes a first defogging flow path allowing air passing through the heating heat exchanger to be discharged directly, and a second defogging flow path allowing air passing through the cooling heat exchanger or the heating heat exchanger to be mixed and discharged therethrough.