Hyundai motor company (20240174045). AIR CONDITIONER FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract

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 20240174045 titled 'AIR CONDITIONER FOR VEHICLE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an air conditioner for a vehicle with an improved structure to prevent hot air from being directly discharged to a defrost vent in certain modes.

• Air conditioning case with an air flow path
• Cooling heat exchanger and heating heat exchanger on the air flow path
• Defrost vent, face vent, and floor vent on the air conditioning case
• First defogging flow path for air passing through the heating heat exchanger
• Second defogging flow path for air passing through the cooling heat exchanger or heating heat exchanger

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in automotive air conditioning systems to improve the distribution of air and prevent hot air from being directed to the defrost vent in certain modes.

Problems Solved

1. Preventing hot air from being directly discharged to a defrost vent 2. Improving air distribution in a vehicle's air conditioning system

Benefits

1. Enhanced comfort for passengers by ensuring proper air distribution 2. Improved efficiency of the air conditioning system 3. Reduced fogging on the windshield due to better air flow management

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing air conditioning systems in vehicles for better performance and passenger comfort

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to air conditioning systems in vehicles that address air flow distribution, but specific examples are not provided in the patent application.

Unanswered Questions

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

The patent application does not provide information on the energy efficiency implications of this improved air conditioning structure.

Are there any potential drawbacks or limitations to implementing this technology in vehicles?

The patent application does not discuss any potential drawbacks or limitations that may arise from incorporating this improved air conditioning structure.

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.