Lg electronics inc. (20240318918). HEAT EXCHANGER simplified abstract

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HEAT EXCHANGER

Organization Name

lg electronics inc.

Inventor(s)

Bongjun Kim of Seoul (KR)

Sehyou Kim of Seoul (KR)

Juhyok Kim of Seoul (KR)

Wonyeon Jung of Seoul (KR)

Minwo Jeong of Seoul (KR)

HEAT EXCHANGER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240318918 titled 'HEAT EXCHANGER

The abstract describes a heat exchanger with front and rear refrigerant tubes, fins for heat conduction, front and rear headers for refrigerant supply, all extending in different directions.

  • Heat exchanger design with front and rear refrigerant tubes extending in different directions.
  • Fins between the tubes for efficient heat conduction.
  • Front and rear headers for refrigerant supply.
  • Headers extending parallel to the direction of the fins.
  • Efficient heat transfer design for improved cooling performance.

Potential Applications: - Air conditioning systems - Refrigeration units - Heat pump systems

Problems Solved: - Enhanced heat transfer efficiency - Improved cooling performance - Optimal refrigerant flow distribution

Benefits: - Energy efficiency - Cost-effectiveness - Reliable cooling performance

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Heat Exchanger Technology for HVAC Systems This technology can be used in various commercial HVAC systems, refrigeration units, and heat pump applications, providing improved efficiency and performance in cooling systems.

Questions about Heat Exchangers: 1. How does the design of this heat exchanger improve heat transfer efficiency?

  - The design with front and rear refrigerant tubes, fins, and headers optimizes heat conduction and refrigerant flow for enhanced efficiency.

2. What are the potential applications of this heat exchanger technology?

  - This technology can be applied in air conditioning systems, refrigeration units, and heat pump systems for improved cooling performance.


Original Abstract Submitted

a heat exchanger of the present disclosure includes a plurality of front refrigerant tubes through which a refrigerant flows and that extends in a first direction, a plurality of rear refrigerant tubes through which a refrigerant flows and that extends in the first direction and is spaced apart from the plurality of front refrigerant tubes in a second direction crossing the first direction, fins that are disposed between the plurality of front refrigerant tubes and the plurality of rear refrigerant tubes to conduct heat and that extend in a third direction crossing the first direction and the second direction, a pair of front headers that is connected with both ends of the plurality of front refrigerant tubes and supplies a refrigerant, and a pair of rear headers that is connected with both ends of the plurality of rear refrigerant tubes and supplies a refrigerant, wherein the front headers and the rear headers extend in a direction parallel with the third direction.