УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПОДДЕРЖАНИЯ НЕОБХОДИМОЙ ТЕМПЕРАТУРЫ БАТАРЕИ В ТРАНСПОРТНОМ СРЕДСТВЕ

Изобретение относится к устройству для поддержания необходимой рабочей температуры батареи в транспортном средстве. Устройство содержит систему (12) охлаждения с циркулирующим теплоносителем. Система охлаждения содержит радиатор (14), в котором теплоноситель предназначен для охлаждения, и зону (12a) теплопередачи в которой теплоноситель соприкасается с батареей (8). Устройство содержит также установку для кондиционирования воздуха с циркулирующим хладагентом. Установка для кондиционирования воздуха содержит первый контур с первым испарителем (21), в котором хладагент предназначен для охлаждения воздуха в пространстве кабины (2) водителя транспортного средства (1), и первый конденсатор (17), в котором хладагент предназначен для освобождения тепловой энергии. Установка для кондиционирования воздуха содержит второй контур со вторым испарителем (26), в котором хладагент предназначен для охлаждения теплоносителя в системе (12) охлаждения, и со вторым конденсатором (24), в котором хладагент предназначен ...

ОХЛАЖДАЮЩАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ДЛЯ УСТРОЙСТВА НАКОПЛЕНИЯ ЭЛЕКТРОЭНЕРГИИ

Изобретение относится к охлаждающей конструкции для устройства накопления электроэнергии. Конструкция содержит воздухозаборник, канал охлаждающего воздуха, крышку. Воздухозаборник расположен так, что его отверстие наклонено к внутренней стороне салона транспортного средства в одной боковой секции задней части салона транспортного средства вблизи стойки. Стойка расположена наклонно позади заднего сиденья. Крышка закрывает воздухозаборник и выполнена с отверстием для сообщения канала охлаждающего воздуха с внутренней стороной салона транспортного средства. Технический результат заключается в повышении эффективности охлаждения устройства накопления электроэнергии. 10 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

КОНДИЦИОНЕР И СПОСОБ ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ КОНДИЦИОНЕРА

... 1. Кондиционер (1) с используемым в контуре (2) охлаждения хладагентом, при этом контур (2) охлаждения содержит, по меньшей мере, один расположенный на стороне низкого давления испаритель (4), расположенный на стороне высокого давления конденсатор (6), включенный между стороной низкого давления и стороной высокого давления компрессор (5), а также включенный между стороной высокого давления и стороной низкого давления термостатический расширительный клапан (9), при этом, кроме того, предусмотрен внутренний теплообменник (10) для передачи тепла из хладагента на стороне высокого давления на хладагент на стороне низкого давления, и при этом термостатический расширительный клапан (9) имеет головку с рабочим наполнителем, при этом характеристика рабочего наполнителя имеет подъем s величиной 0,75 бар/10°С≤s≤1,05 бар/10°C.2. Кондиционер (1) по п.1, в котором характеристика рабочего наполнителя имеет подъем s величиной 0,8 бар/10°С≤s≤1,0 бар/10°С.3. Кондиционер (1) по п.1, в котором характеристика ...

Batterietemperatur-Anpassungssystem und Batterieladesystem

Es wird ein Batterietemperatur-Anpassungssystem zum Ausführen einer Aufwärmung einer Batterie ohne Tauabscheidung und zum Aufladen der Batterie in einer effizienten Weise bereitgestellt. Das Batterietemperatur-Anpassungssystem enthält: einen Batterietemperatursensor zum Erfassen einer Temperatur eines Batteriepacks; eine Rohrleitung zum Blasen von Warmluft zum Batteriepack hin; ein Steuergerät zum Aufwärmen des Batteriepacks, indem bewirkt wird, dass die Warmluft nach Maßgabe der Temperatur, die durch den Batterietemperatursensor erfasst wurde, um die Batterie strömt; eine Tauabscheidungs-Ermittlungseinheit zum Feststellen, ob eine Tauabscheidung auf dem Batteriepack stattfindet oder nicht; und einen Verdampfer zum Entfeuchten der Warmluft. Das Steuergerät bewirkt, dass die entfeuchtete Warmluft in die Nähe des Batteriepacks strömt, wenn festgestellt wird, dass die Tauabscheidung auf dem Batteriepack auftreten wird.

FAHRZEUGKLIMAANLAGE

Es wird eine Fahrzeugklimaanlage bereitgestellt, die beim Übergang in einen Betriebsmodus mit einer erhöhten Anzahl von Verdampfern zum Verdampfen von Kältemittel einen Leistungsmangel eines Kompressors von vorneherein vermeiden kann. Eine Steuervorrichtung führt wenigstens eine Umschaltung zwischen einem Kühlmodus, in dem an einer Wärmesenke 9 Kältemittel verdampft wird, und einem Modus zur Klimatisierung (Priorität) + Batteriekühlung aus, in dem an der Wärmesenke 9 und an einem Kältemittel-Wärmeträger-Wärmetauscher 64 Kältemittel verdampft wird. Bei einem Übergang aus dem Kühlmodus in den Modus zur Klimatisierung (Priorität) + Batteriekühlung wird vor dem Übergehen in den Modus zur Klimatisierung (Priorität) + Batteriekühlung eine Kompressordrehzahlerhöhungssteuerung zum Erhöhen der Drehzahl des Kompressors 2 ausgeführt.

Temperierungssystem für ein Kraftfahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Temperierungssystem (1) für ein Kraftfahrzeug (2),- mit einem Kühlmittelkreislauf (3), in welchem ein Kühlmittel (4) strömt,- mit einem Kältemittelkreislauf (5), in welchem ein Kältemittel (6) strömt,- wobei im Kühlmittelkreislauf (3) ein Kühlmittelkühler (7), ein Chiller (8), zumindest eine zu temperierende Komponente (9) und eine erste Kühlmittelpumpe (10) angeordnet sind,- wobei im Kältemittelkreislauf (5) ein Kondensator (11), der Chiller (8), ein Verdampfer (12) und ein Kompressor (13) zum Verdichten des Kältemittels (6) angeordnet sind.Erfindungswesentlich ist dabei, dass eine den Chiller (8) umgehende erste Kühlmittelbypassleitung (14) vorgesehen ist, in welcher eine erste Ventileinrichtung (15) angeordnet ist, die einen durch den Chiller (8) und die erste Kühlmittelbypassleitung (14) strömenden Kühlmittelstrom in Abhängigkeit einer chilleraustrittsseitigen Kühlmitteltemperatur steuert oder regelt.

Battery arrangement for e.g. mild hybrid vehicle, has cooling unit for cooling phase change material, where cooling unit is constructed as evaporator of air conditioner, which is acted upon with refrigerants relaxed at expander unit

The arrangement (10) has a set of battery cells (12) with a latent heat accumulator (28) comprising a phase change material (26) for cooling of the set of battery cells. A cooling unit is arranged for cooling the phase change material. The cooling unit is constructed as an evaporator (16) of an air conditioner, which is acted upon with refrigerants relaxed at an expander unit (14). The latent heat accumulator is in abutment with the evaporator. The latent heat accumulator is arranged with a bottom plate, which together with the battery cells form the arrangement. An independent claim is also included for a method for operating a battery arrangement.

Verfahren zur Kühlung einer Batterie, insbesondere einer Hochleistungsbatterie, in Kraftfahrzeugen

Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren zur Kühlung einer Batterie, insbesondere einer Hochleistungsbatterie, für Kraftfahrzeuge wird die Batterie zu ihrer Kühlung mit einem Verdampfer verbunden, der in einen Kältekreislauf mit einem Kältemittel-Verdichter eingebunden wird. Weiterhin wird mittels einer elektronischen Steuereinheit die Drehzahl des Verdichters unabhängig von der Kältemittel-Temperatur abhängig von der Batterie-Temperatur gemäß einer empirisch ermittelten, abgespeicherten Kennlinie derart gesteuert, dass die thermische Trägheit der Batteriezellen und des Verdampfers berücksichtigt wird.

FAHRZEUGKLIMATISIERUNGSVORRICHTUNG

Eine Fahrzeugklimatisierungsvorrichtung (1) umfassend: einen Kühlmittelkreislauf (20), der dazu eingerichtet ist, eine Temperatur oder eine Luftfeuchtigkeit in einem Fahrzeuginnenraum anzupassen, und einen Kompressor (21), Innenwärmetauscher (14, 15), die dazu eingerichtet sind, einen Wärmeaustausch zwischen der dem Fahrzeuginnenraum zugeführten Luft und einem Kühlmittel durchzuführen, einen Außenwärmetauscher (22) und Expansionsventile (24a, 24b, 24c) umfasst; einen ersten Wärmemittelkreislauf (30), der dazu eingerichtet ist, dass ein erstes Wärmeträgermedium, das von einem ersten wärmeabgebenden Körper abgegebene Wärme aufnimmt, durch ihn hindurchfließen kann; einen zweiten Wärmemittelkreislauf (40), der dazu eingerichtet ist, dass ein zweites Wärmeträgermedium, das von einem zweiten wärmeabgebenden Körper abgegebene Wärme aufnimmt, durch ihn hindurchfließen kann; eine erste Wärmeträgermedium-Wärmeabgabeeinheit (23), die dazu eingerichtet ist, einen Wärmeaustausch zwischen dem durch den ...

Klimatisierungsvorrichtung und Verfahren zum Klimatisieren eines Innenraums und/oder mindestens eines Bauteils eines Elektrofahrzeuges

Die vorliegenden Erfindung schafft eine Klimatisierungsvorrichtung (1) zum Klimatisieren eines Innenraumes und/oder mindestens eines Bauteils eines Elektrofahrzeuges, wobei die Klimatisierungsvorrichtung (1) mehrere Fluidkreisläufe (81, 82, 83, 84, 85) mit jeweiligen Arbeitsmedien aufweist und zur Erwärmung und zur Kühlung des Elektrofahrzeuges ausgelegt ist, wobei ein erster Fluidkreislauf (81) zur Erwärmung des Innenraumes des Elektrofahrzeuges über den ersten Wärmeübertrager (31) ausgebildet ist, wobei ein zweiter Fluidkreislauf (82) zur Erwärmung des ersten Verdampfers (21) ausgebildet ist, wobei ein dritter Fluidkreislauf (83) zur Erwärmung oder Kühlung des Innenraums des Elektrofahrzeuges ausgebildet ist, wobei ein vierter Fluidkreislauf (84) zur Erwärmung des Innenraumes des Elektrofahrzeuges über den ersten Wärmeübertrager (31) ausgebildet ist, wobei ein fünfter Fluidkreislauf (85) zur Kühlung der Wärmequelle (2, 3) des mindestens einen Bauteils des Elektrofahrzeuges ausgebildet ...

Batteriesystem mit auslösbarem Wärmespeicher

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Batteriesystem, insbesondere Lithium-Batteriesystem, welches mindestens einen elektrochemischen Energiespeicher, beispielsweise eine Lithium-Batteriezelle, ein Lithium-Batteriemodul und/oder ein Lithium-Batteriepack, umfasst. Um die Funktionalität, den Wirkungsgrad und die Lebensdauer des elektrischen Energiespeichers beziehungsweise einer Fahrzeugkomponente zu verbessern, umfasst das Batteriesystem mindestens einen latenten und/oder thermochemischen Wärmespeicher zur Speicherung von Wärmeenergie und zur auslösbaren Freigabe von gespeicherter Wärmeenergie und mindestens eine Auslöseeinrichtung zur Auslösung einer Freigabe von in dem Wärmespeicher gespeicherter Wärmeenergie. Darüber hinaus betrifft die Erfindung ein Betriebsverfahren für ein derartiges Batteriesystem.

Kältemittelgekühlter Hochvoltspeicher für Fahrzeuge

Kältemittelgekühlter Hochvoltspeicher für Fahrzeuge, mit- einem Hochvoltspeichergehäuse (1), in dem- elektrische Speicherzellen (4 - 6) und- ein Verdampfer (11) angeordnet sind, wobei der Verdampfer (11) thermisch mit den Speicherzellen (4 - 6) gekoppelt und dazu vorgesehen ist, von den Speicherzellen (4 - 6) abgegebene Wärme aufzunehmen und an ein den Verdampfer (11) durchströmendes Kältemittel abzugeben,- einer Expansionsorganeinheit (13), die- einen Hochdruckeingang (16) für zu entspannendes Kältemittel,- einen Niederdruckausgang (17) für entspanntes Kältemittel aufweist, wobei der Niederdruckausgang (17) mit einem Eingang des Verdampfers (11) in Fluidverbindung steht, und- ein Expansiönsorgan (10) aufweist, das in einem zwischen dem Hochdruckeingang (16) und dem Niederdruckausgang (17) vorgesehenen Strömungsweg angeordnet ist, wobei- das Hochvoltspeichergehäuse (1) einen Durchgang (2) aufweist und die Expansionsorganeinheit (13) in das Innere (3) des Hochvoltspeichergehäuses (1) ragt ...

Kühlvorrichtung und Verfahren zur Kühlung einer Batterie in einem Fahrzeug mittels eines Kühlmittels sowie Fahrzeug mit einer solchen Kühlvorrichtung

Es wird eine Kühlvorrichtung zur Kühlung einer Batterie 1 in einem Fahrzeug mittels eines Kühlmittels 2 angegeben, die einen ersten Wärmeüberträger 3 zur Wärmeübertragung zwischen dem Kühlmittel 2 und der Batterie 1, eine Pumpeinrichtung 4 und einen Auffangbehälter 5 für das Kühlmittel 2 aufweist, die mittels Kühlmittelleitungen 6 unter Ausbildung eines ersten Kühlmittelkreislaufs miteinander verbunden sind.Zur einfachen, kostengünstigen und umweltschonenden Kühlung der Batterie ist vorgesehen, dass der Auffangbehälter 5 mittels einer Kondensatleitung 7 mit einer Klimaanlage 8 des Fahrzeugs zur Einleitung von Kondensat der Klimaanlage 8 in den Auffangbehälter 5 verbunden ist.Weiterhin wird ein Fahrzeug mit einer solchen Kühlvorrichtung angegeben.In einem Verfahren zur Kühlung einer Batterie 1 in einem Fahrzeug mittels eines Kühlmittels 2 wird in einem ersten Kühlkreislauf ein Kühlmittel 2 von einem Auffangbehälter 5 in einen ersten Wärmeüberträger 3 geleitet, in dem ersten Wärmeüberträger ...

Vorrichtung zur Energieverteilung und/oder Energieumwandlung in einem Hybrid- oder Elektrofahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung (101, 102, 103) zur Energieverteilung und/oder Energieumwandlung, die in einem Hybrid- oder Elektrofahrzeug (10) mit wenigstens einem Fahrzeuginnenraum (20) und mit wenigstens einer Batterie (40) zum Antreiben wenigstens eines elektrischen Antriebsmotors (50) angeordnet ist. Zur Verbesserung der gesamten Energiebilanz des Hybrid- oder Elektrofahrzeugs (10) ist erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen, dass die Vorrichtung (101, 102, 103) ein Gehäuse (110) umfasst, in dem wenigstens eine elektronische, elektrische, elektromechanische oder elektrochemische Vorrichtung (121, 122, 131, 132, 133, 161, 162, 171, 172) angeordnet ist, deren bei der Energieverteilung und/oder Energieumwandlung entstehende Abwärme einem Wärmeträgerstrom (210) zugeführt wird, welcher das Gehäuse (110) durchströmt, das ausgangsseitig mit dem Fahrzeuginnenraum (20) und/oder der Batterie (40) verbunden ist.

Temperaturregler für eine Fahrzeugbatterie

Kühlsystem eines Kraftfahrzeugs

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Kühlsystem (16) eines Kraftfahrzeugs (1),- mit einer Antriebseinrichtung (2) und einer Fahrzeugbatterie (3), die in einen ersten Kühlkreislauf (5) eingebunden sind,- mit einem Chiller (7),- mit einem die Fahrzeugbatterie (3) und den Chiller (7) umgehenden Bypasskanal (9),- mit einem ersten Ventil (10) und einem zweiten Ventil (11), die in einer jeweiligen zweiten Stellung einen vom ersten Kühlkreislauf (5) abgetrennten zweiter Kühlkreislauf (18) bilden, in dem eine zweite Kühlmittelpumpe (12) angeordnet ist, die einen Kühlmittelstrom im zweiten Kühlkreislauf (18) ausschließlich durch den Chiller (7) und die Fahrzeugbatterie (3) leitet und so eine vom ersten Kühlkreislauf (5) unabhängige Kühlung der Fahrzeugbatterie (3) durch den Chiller (7) ermöglicht.

Kühl- und Heizsystem für ein Elektro- oder Hybrid-Fahrzeug sowie Verfahren zum Betreiben eines derartigen Kühl- und Heizsystems

Um bei einem Elektro- oder Hybridfahrzeug ein energieschonendes Beheizen des Fahrgastinnenraus auch bei niedrigen Außentemperaturen zu ermöglichen, weist das Kühl- und Heizsystem einen Kältekreislauf, einen NT-Kühlkreislauf sowie eine HT-Kühlkreislauf auf. Der NT-Kühlkreislauf dient zum Kühlen von elektrischen Komponenten des elektrischen Antriebs, der HT-Kühlkreislauf dient zur Kühlung eines Verbrennungsmotors, sofern dieser vorhanden ist. Zur Beheizung des Fahrgastinnenraums ist ein Heizwärmetauscher angeordnet, welcher wahlweise mit einem Kondensator des Kältekreislaufs oder direkt mit dem HT-Kühlkreislauf verbindbar ist. Zusätzlich zum Verdampfer ist sowohl im NT-Kühlkreislauf als auch im HT-Kühlkreislauf jeweils ein weiterer Wärmetauscher als Verdampfer in den Kältekreislauf eingebunden. Dadurch kann über den Kältekreislauf Wärme aus den beiden Kreisläufen über die zusätzlichen Verdampfer zunächst in den Kältekreislauf, von dort über den Kondensator in einen Heizkreislauf und von diesem ...

Abluftkanal für Hochspannungsbatterie-Luftkühlung und Rückführung

Es wird ein Fahrzeug bereitgestellt, das einen Batteriesatz mit einer Abluftöffnung, einen von der Abluftöffnung entfernt liegenden Entlüfter und andere Fahrzeugkomponenten enthält. Eine Ladewanne und eine oder mehrere Verkleidungen sind dazu angeordnet, einen Kanal zu definieren, der sich von der Abluftöffnung, über das Fahrzeug hinüber und zu einem von der Abluftöffnung entfernt liegenden Entlüfter erstreckt. Luft strömt über den Entlüfter den Kanal entlang auf dem Weg zum Äußeren des Fahrzeugs. Das Fahrzeug enthält möglicherweise auch einen Innenraum und einen Einlass zum Innenraum, der von der Abluftöffnung entfernt liegt. Die Ladewanne und eine oder mehrere Verkleidungen sind möglicherweise auch dazu angeordnet, einen Rückführungsweg vom Kanal zum Einlass so zu definieren, dass ein Teil der Luft, die aus der Abluftöffnung austritt, zum Innenraum über den Einlass, den Rückführungsweg entlang strömt.

ELEKTRISCHE WECHSELRICHTERBAUGRUPPE

Die Offenbarung stellt eine elektrische Wechselrichterbaugruppe bereit. In dieser Schrift wird eine Elektronikbaugruppe bereitgestellt. Die Elektronikbaugruppe beinhaltet eine Wechselrichterspeichereinheit, die in einem Gehäuse bereitgestellt ist. Ein Elektronikmodul versorgt einen Elektromotor mit Leistung. Das Elektronikmodul ist in die Wechselrichterspeichereinheit integriert. Ein oder mehrere Kondensatoren sind innerhalb des Elektronikmoduls angeordnet. Eine Heizvorrichtung ist thermisch an den einen oder die mehreren Kondensatoren gekoppelt und außerhalb dieser angeordnet.

Wärmepumpensystem für ein Fahrzeug

Wärmepumpensystem für ein Fahrzeug, aufweisend eine Verbrennungsmotor-Kühlvorrichtung (10), die einen ersten Radiator (13) und eine erste Wasserpumpe (15) aufweist, die über eine erste Kühlmittelleitung (11) miteinander verbunden sind, eine Elektrische-Ausrüstung-Kühlvorrichtung (20), die einen zweiten Radiator (22) und eine zweite Wasserpumpe (24) aufweist, die über eine zweite Kühlmittelleitung (21) miteinander verbunden sind, ein Batteriemodul (30), das in einer Batteriekühlmittelleitung (31) angeordnet ist, die über ein erstes Ventil (V1) mit der zweiten Kühlmittelleitung (21) wahlweise verbunden ist, eine Klimaanlage (50), die über ein zweites Ventil (V2) mit der Batteriekühlmittelleitung (31) verbunden ist und eine dritte Wasserpumpe (56) und einen Kühler (54) aufweist, die in der ersten Verbindungsleitung (52) angeordnet sind, eine Heizvorrichtung (60), die über ein drittes Ventil (V3) mit der ersten Kühlmittelleitung (11) verbunden ist und eine vierte Wasserpumpe (66) und einen ...

WÄRMEMANAGEMENTSYSTEM FÜR EIN FAHRZEUG

Wärmemanagementsystem für ein Fahrzeug, welches konfiguriert ist, die Energie, welche für die Raumklimatisierung, das Kühlen eines elektrischen Bauelements (M) oder das Kühlen und Wärmen einer Batterie (B) im Gebiet des Wärmemanagements für ein Fahrzeug notwendig ist, effektiv zu verwalten.

Kraftfahrzeug und zugehöriges Betriebsverfahren

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betreiben eines eine Brennkraftmaschine (2) aufweisenden Kraftfahrzeugs (1), insbesondere eines Personenkraftwagens, - bei dem die Brennkraftmaschine (2) mit einer Start-Stopp-Funktion betrieben wird, bei der die Brennkraftmaschine (2) während des Betriebs des Fahrzeugs (1) in Abhängigkeit von Parametern, wie zum Beispiel ein aktueller Antriebsleistungsbedarf, automatisch eingeschaltet und ausg nur dann aktiviert wird, wenn eine Fahrzeugbatterie (3) eine Batterietemperatur aufweist, die oberhalb einer Batteriemindesttemperatur liegt, - bei dem die Batterie (3) Innenraumluft zur Klimatisierung eines Passagierraums (8) des Fahrzeugs (1) ausgesetzt wird.

Thermisches Management für HLK und Batterie eines Kraftfahrzeugs

Ein System eines thermischen Managements für HLK und Batterie für ein Kraftfahrzeug mit einem HLK-Teil und einem Batterieteil sowie ein Betriebsverfahren werden offenbart. Der HLK-Teil kann eine Hauptkammer, einen in der Hauptkammer angeordneten Verdampfer, eine sich über einen Teil der Hauptkammer stromabwärts des Verdampfers erstreckende Heizvorrichtung sowie einen Batteriekanal aufweisen, der sich von der Hauptkammer benachbart zu der Heizvorrichtung erstreckt und in Fluidverbindung mit der Hauptkammer sowohl stromaufwärts als auch stromabwärts der Heizvorrichtung steht. Der Batterieteil kann einen mit dem Batteriekanal in Fluidverbindung stehenden Batteriesatz, ein Batteriekühlventil, das in dem Batteriekanal angeordnet und konfiguriert ist, einen Fluidstrom von der Hauptkammer zwischen dem Verdampfer und der Heizvorrichtung selektiv zuzulassen, und ein Batterieheizventil aufweisen, das in dem Batteriekanal angeordnet und konfiguriert ist, einen Fluidstrom von der Hauptkammer stromabwärts ...

Batteriemodul

Batteriemodul (1), umfassend ein Gehäuse (2), wenigstens eine in dem Gehäuse (2) angeordnete Batterie (4), wenigstens ein Mittel (3) zum Kühlen und/oder Erwärmen der wenigstens einen Batterie (4), wobei das wenigstens eine Mittel (3) wenigstens ein Wärmerohr (6) zum Temperieren der wenigstens einen Batterie (4) umfasst.

Vorrichtung zum Energiemanagement eines Fahrzeugs

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Energiemanagement eines Fahrzeugs, welche eine Klimaanlage und einen die Klimaanlage steuernden Controller aufweist. Die Klimaanlage enthält einen mechanisch mit dem Antriebsstrang gekoppelten Klimakompressor und einen thermischen Speicher. Der Controller steuert den Klimakompressor derart an, dass die Energieeffizienz des Fahrzeugs verbessert ist.

A system for use in a vehicle

A method and a controller for controlling a battery of a vehicle

A method for preheating a vehicle battery (104, Fig 2) comprises warming the battery by controlling a time-varying electrical loading of a battery before an anticipated start time when the temperature of the battery is indicated to be below a threshold temperature. The time-varying electrical load is controlled such that the duration of a relatively higher electrical load is shorter than the duration of a relatively lower electrical load. The variation in electrical load may include an increase in electrical load followed by a decrease in electrical load, for example a decrease to zero electrical load. The electrical load may be pulsed and pulses may have the same maximum load or different maximum loads. The variation in electrical load may include a step and/or ramp from a first above-zero electrical load to a second, higher, above-zero electrical load. The anticipated start time may be dependent on a user setting; detection of a user approaching or entering the vehicle; or machine learning ...

High temperature battery having cells in a thermally insulating case and immersed in a cooling liquid flowing around the cells to provide evaporative cooling

The insulating case 2 is filled up to a level which allows vapour to collect above with a cooling liquid 4.1 eg. dibutyl orthophthalate which bols within the operating temperature range of the battery and the vapour is cooled and recondensed outside the case in cooler 9 and returned to the case eg. by gravity. Effective evaporation cooling is achieved in that excess heat is rapidly removed by formation of vapour bubbles on the cell surfaces. The recondensed cooling liquid is fed back via prechamber 13 of case 2 connected in the bottom region of the case to the part accommodating the cells. A pressure compensation tube 14 is provide in manifold line 8.

Device for heating an interior of an electric vehicle

Vehicle control system and method

A heating and cooling system for an electric vehicle

Thermal management unit and system

The thermal management unit provides cooling or heating to regions of a vehicle. The unit comprises a housing 11 containing: a compressor 13 and a first evaporator 14 of a refrigerant system; a pump 36, heater 37 and first radiator 39 of a heating system; and a blower 17. The blower forces air over the first evaporator and first radiator to cool or heat the air. The housing has an airflow outlet 21 and an airflow inlet 47, a first refrigerant outlet port 16 through which refrigerant compressed by the compressor passes out of the housing, and a first refrigerant inlet port 31 through which refrigerant returns into the housing. The first refrigerant inlet port returns refrigerant to the first evaporator. A thermal management system 10 comprising the unit is also claimed that also includes a condenser 27 disposed outside the housing. Ideally the airflow outlet is connected by ducting 46 to battery packs 104,105 of an electric vehicle in which the unit is installed. The system may include a ...

Apparatus and method for lubricant management in an electric vehicle

Apparatus and method for lubricant management in an electric vehicle

Cooling solutions for autonomous vehicles

An environmental control system 1500 is configured to direct air from the cabin 1302 of a vehicle to an entrance of a duct 1304 to flow over and dissipate heat from electronic components 1308, 1310, 1312, 1314 such as a battery; there is also a first cooling loop 1506 which supplies liquid coolant to cool the electronics. There may also be a second cooling loop 1502 and a heat exchanger 1508 arranged to transfer heat between the two loops. The duct may be located under the cabin and may direct air selectively through one of two exits, one back to the cabin and one to the outside. Before recirculating to the cabin, the air temperature may be adjusted using a temperature regulating component 1316. A method is also claimed.

PROCEDURE FOR COOLING AN ENERGY STORAGE

DEVICE FOR THE COOLING OF A HEAT SOURCE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

ELECTRICAL OR HYBRID MOTOR VEHICLE WITH THERMAL CONDITIONINGSYSTEM UPGRADING LOW-LEVEL SOURCES

L'invention concerne un véhicule automobile comprenant un moteur à bas rejets thermiques (ME) d'entrainement des roues motrices et un système de conditionnement en température de l'air de l'habitacle (CAB), ledit système de conditionnement comprenant une pompe à chaleur réversible (PAC) qui conditionne en température respectivement une boucle de distribution (Dl) et une boucle de rejet (RE) parcourues par un fluide caloporteur, dans lequel la boucle de distribution (Dl) est connectée à un échangeur (H2) avec l'air entrant dans l'habitacle (CAB) et est connectable par une électrovanne (EV1) à un autre échangeur (H 1) avec l'air entrant dans l'habitacle (CAB), la boucle de rejet (RE) étant connectée à un échangeur (F1) avec l'air extérieur, ladite boucle de rejet étant en outre connectée au moteur (ME) de sorte à échanger thermiquement avec ledit moteur.

THERMAL CONTROL SYSTEM OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A thermal control system of an electric vehicle is provided. The thermal control system has a composite cooling architecture. The thermal control system is automatically operated in one of three operation modes to adjust a circulation path of a cooling liquid according to the ambient temperature, the power system temperature and the cabinet air temperature. Consequently, the temperature of the power system is stabilized, the performance and the use life of the power system are enhanced, and the power consumption of the air-conditioning system is reduced.

COOLING SYSTEM FOR SECONDARY BATTERY

A secondary battery (10) is installed on an electric vehicle (90) and includes a cooling fan (40), a temperature sensor (61) and a controller (70). The controller (70) is configured to drive the cooling fan (40) at a fixed command value for a predetermined period, when the temperature of the secondary battery (10) becomes equal to or higher than a first predetermined temperature after the electric vehicle (90) is started. The controller (70) is configured to detect a presence or absence of an abnormality in the cooling fan (40) based on an actual rotational speed of the cooling fan (40) during the predetermined period. The controller (70) is configured to inhibit driving of the cooling fan (40) at the fixed command value when the temperature of the secondary battery (10) is equal to or higher than a second predetermined temperature that is higher than the first predetermined temperature.

Einrichtung zur Anordnung der elektrischen Batterie in Kraftwagen.

Device and method for regulating the temperature of a battery or a fuel cell of an electric or hybrid vehicle.

L’invention se rapporte à un dispositif de régulation de la température d’un générateur électrochimique (1) d’un véhicule électrique ou hybride, ledit dispositif de régulation comprenant un circuit de climatisation d’un système HVAC de l’habitacle du véhicule, dans lequel circule un fluide, ledit circuit de climatisation comprenant au moins un condenseur/évaporateur externe (2), un compresseur (4), un condenseur interne (6) destiné à chauffer l’habitacle, un premier orifice de détente (8) prévu en aval du condenseur interne (6), un évaporateur interne (14) destiné à refroidir l’habitacle, un second orifice de détente (12) prévu en amont de l’évaporateur interne (14). Ledit dispositif de régulation comprend en outre un premier circuit de chauffage du générateur électrochimique (1) dans lequel ledit fluide est susceptible de circuler, un second circuit de refroidissement du générateur électrochimique (1) dans lequel ledit fluide est susceptible de circuler, un ensemble de vannes (24, 28, ...

Device and method for regulating the temperature of a battery or a fuel cell of an electric or hybrid vehicle.

L’invention se rapporte à un dispositif de régulation de la température d’un générateur électrochimique (1) d’un véhicule électrique ou hybride, ledit dispositif de régulation comprenant un circuit de climatisation d’un système HVAC de l’habitacle du véhicule, dans lequel circule un fluide, ledit circuit de climatisation comprenant au moins un condenseur/évaporateur externe (2), un compresseur (4), un condenseur interne (6) destiné à chauffer l’habitacle, un premier orifice de détente (8) prévu en aval du condenseur interne (6), un évaporateur interne (14) destiné à refroidir l’habitacle, un second orifice de détente (12) prévu en amont de l’évaporateur interne (14). Ledit dispositif de régulation comprend en outre un premier circuit de chauffage du générateur électrochimique dans lequel ledit fluide est susceptible de circuler, un second circuit de refroidissement du générateur électrochimique (1) dans lequel ledit fluide est susceptible de circuler, un ensemble de vannes (24, 28, 32, ...

Dispositif de récupération et de régulation d'énergie thermique d'un véhicule électrique à générateur électrochimique avec un système HVAC.

L'invention se rapporte à un dispositif de récupération et de régulation d'énergie thermique d'un véhicule électrique à générateur électrochimique dans lequel circule un fluide, ledit circuit de climatisation comprenant au moins un condenseur/évaporateur externe (2), un compresseur (4), un condenseur interne (6) destiné à chauffer l'habitacle, un premier orifice de détente (8) prévu en aval du condenseur interne (6), un évaporateur interne (14) destiné à refroidir l'habitacle, un second orifice de détente (12) prévu en amont de l'évaporateur interne (14). Ledit dispositif de régulation comprend en outre un premier circuit de chauffage ou de récupération d'énergie thermique de chauffage du générateur électrochimique, du moteur électrique (5), du circuit électronique (7) et oprionnellement du circuit de freinage (9), et un second circuit de refroidissement ou de récupération d'énergie thermique de refroidissement du générateur électrochimique, du moteur électrique, du circuit électronique ...

Heat pump air conditioner integrating water-cooled condenser and water-cooled evaporator and heat management system

Electric motor car heating and cooling control system

Cooling system, automobile mounted with the system, and method of controlling cooling system

A cooling system for cooling a battery by changing over between an indoor air suction mode where inside air (air in occupant compartment) is sucked and directly sent to the battery and an A/C air suction mode where air cooled by an air conditioner is sucked and sent to the battery. When a request to promote cooling of the battery is issued (A/C air suction mode request), battery cooling ability (W1) in the indoor air suction mode is estimated based on both an indoor temperature Tin and vehicle speed V (noise caused by traveling), battery cooling ability (W2) in the A/C air suction mode is estimated based on an air conditioner blowout temperature Tac, vehicle speed V, and A/C air flow rate Qac as an air flow rate requested to the air conditioner (S140-S170), and a cooling mode having a greater cooling ability is selected.

METHOD TO HEAT THE CABIN WHILE COOLING THE BATTERY DURING FAST CHARGE

Electric compressor speed control for battery chiller in electrified vehicles

Device for cooling heat source of motor vehicle

The present invention relates to a device for cooling a heat source of a motor vehicle, having a cooling body (220) which has a plurality of feed flow channels (222) and a plurality of return flow channels (224). At least a multiplicity of the feed flow channels (222) and return flow channels (224) are arranged adjacent to one another in an alternating fashion in the cooling body.

COOLANT CIRCUIT FOR A VEHICLE ADAPTED FOR RAPID CHARGING OF AN ELECTRICAL STORAGE DEVICE

METHOD FOR COOLING AN EQUIPMENT OF A VEHICLE AND VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH EQUIPMENT

Device for controlling temperature of electrical traction battery of car, has casing for locking traction battery in water-tight manner, and ventilator arranged inside casing for regulating circulation of gas coolant inside casing

L'invention concerne un dispositif (42) de régulation de la température de batteries (16) d'accumulateurs électriques de traction d'un véhicule (10) automobile qui comporte : - un carter (18) qui enferme au moins une batterie (16) d'accumulateurs électriques ; - au moins un ventilateur (44) de régulation qui est destiné à faire circuler un gaz (G) caloporteur dans le carter pour réguler la température de la batterie ; - des moyens (46, 48) de régulation de la température du gaz (G) caloporteur ; caractérisé en ce que la batterie (16) est enfermée de manière étanche à l'intérieur du carter 18 avec un gaz (G) caloporteur qui circule en boucle fermée à l'intérieur du carter (18), le ventilateur (44) de régulation étant agencé à l'intérieur du carter (18).

THERMAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AT LEAST ONE ELECTRIC STORAGE DEVICE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

METHOD OF OPERATING A COOLING SYSTEM FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE WITH A TRANSFER CIRCUIT COOLANT

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR FOR DRIVING THE DRIVING OF SAID VEHICLE

Cooling system for cooling batteries of e.g. electric car, has heat conveying system adapted to transfer calorific energy released by batteries toward evaporator of heat pump for controlling temperature of passenger compartment of vehicle

L'invention porte principalement sur un système de refroidissement des batteries d'un véhicule automobile électrique ou hybride, qui est essentiellement caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un système transporteur de chaleur (2) apte à transférer l'énergie calorifique dégagée par les batteries (3) vers l'évaporateur (5) d'une pompe à chaleur (6) régulant la température de l'habitacle du dit véhicule. L'invention porte également sur un procédé de refroidissement des batteries d'un véhicule électrique ou hybride, ainsi que sur un véhicule électrique ou hybride comportant un tel système.

METHOD OF OPERATING A COOLING SYSTEM FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE WITH A TRANSFER CIRCUIT COOLANT

L'invention concerne un procédé de pilotage d'un système (10) de refroidissement pour un véhicule hybride comportant au moins un moteur (12) thermique et un moteur (14) électrique, ledit procédé de pilotage du système (10) de refroidissement en mode électrique comporte au moins : - une étape (E1) consistant à déterminer si le liquide de refroidissement présent dans un circuit (100) de refroidissement haute température est à une température inférieure ou supérieure à une température (TFmax) limite de fonctionnement d'un circuit (200) de refroidissement basse température ; et - lorsque la température du liquide de refroidissement dans le circuit (100) de refroidissement haute température est inférieure à la température (TFmax) limite de fonctionnement du circuit (200) de refroidissement basse température, une étape (E2) consistant à commander en position ouverte des moyens (302, 306) de régulation d'un circuit (300) de transfert reliant le circuit (100) de refroidissement haute température ...

COMPARTMENT HAS BATTERIES FOR A VEHICLE

POLYMER MEMBRANE FOR SEPERATING AROMATIC AND ALIPHATIC COMPOUNDS

DEVICE TO COOL the BATTERIES Of an IN PARTICULAR ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND CONVEYS TEAM Of SUCH a DEVICE

AIR CONDITIONING LOOP AND CORRESPONDING AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

L'invention concerne une boucle de climatisation (200) et un système de climatisation correspondant pour véhicule automobile, ladite boucle comprenant un compresseur (1), un premier échangeur (E2) et un deuxième échangeur (E5) raccordés à la sortie du compresseur (1). La boucle comprend aussi un troisième échangeur (E3) dont la sortie est raccordée à l'entrée du compresseur (1) et dont l'entrée est raccordée, d'une part, au premier échangeur (E2) et, d'autre part, au deuxième échangeur (E5). Une canalisation (C18) est montée en parallèle du troisième échangeur (E3) et un quatrième échangeur (E17) est disposé sur la troisième canalisation (C18) en étant agencé pour, selon au moins un mode de fonctionnement de la boucle (200), échanger des calories avec ladite batterie.

DEVICE FOR COOLING THE BATTERIES OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A DEVICE

L'invention concerne un dispositif pour refroidir la ou les batteries (11) d'un véhicule automobile, en particulier d'un véhicule électrique, ce véhicule comprenant un climatiseur dans lequel l'évaporateur (1) et le condenseur (3) sont reliés entre eux par un circuit principal (4, 5) dans lequel circule un fluide frigorigène, ce circuit principal (4, 5) étant relié à un circuit de dérivation (7, 8) pour acheminer le fluide frigorigène vers la ou les batteries (11) pour refroidir celles-ci, caractérisé en ce qu'en amont de la ou les batteries (11) est disposé un échangeur fluide frigorigène-eau (14) adapté pour réaliser un échange thermique entre le fluide frigorigène circulant dans le circuit de dérivation (7, 8) et l'eau circulant dans une boucle (15, 16) disposée en condition d'échange thermique avec la ou les batteries (11).

MOTOR VEHICLE AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH SECONDARY CIRCUIT TO POWER THE BATTERY

L'invention concerne un système de climatisation pour véhicule, notamment un véhicule automobile hybride, équipé d'un moteur thermique (2), d'un moyen d'échange thermique direct ou indirect avec une batterie (5) et d'un circuit hydraulique, ledit système comportant un évaporateur (41), un aérotherme (3) et des moyens pour alimenter en air l'aérotherme en sortie de l'évaporateur, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte : - un circuit hydraulique d'alimentation du moteur thermique (21) - un circuit hydraulique d'alimentation de l'aérotherme (31) et - un circuit hydraulique secondaire (51) d'alimentation de la batterie, connecté au circuit hydraulique d'alimentation de l'aérotherme.

MOTOR VEHICLE ELECTRIC OR HYBRID SYSTEM [...] THEIR AUTHENTICATING

L'invention concerne un véhicule automobile comprenant un moteur électrique (2) d'entrainement des roues motrices et un système de conditionnement en température de l'air de l'habitacle (1), ledit système de conditionnement comprenant une pompe à chaleur réversible (4) qui conditionne en température respectivement une boucle de distribution (5) et une boucle de rejet (6). La boucle de distribution (5) est connectée à au moins un échangeur (7) avec l'air entrant dans l'habitacle (1), la boucle de rejet (5) est connectée à un échangeur (9) avec l'air extérieur, ladite boucle de rejet étant en outre connectée au moteur électrique (2) de sorte à échanger thermiquement avec ledit moteur.

COOLING FLUID CIRCUIT FOR VEHICLE

THERMAL DEVICE OF CONDITIONING Of a CHAIN OF TRACTION AND a COCKPIT OF VEHICLE

L'invention concerne un dispositif de conditionnement thermique 1 comprenant un circuit de fluide réfrigérant 2 et un circuit de fluide caloporteur 3, - le circuit de fluide réfrigérant 2 comprenant au moins un compresseur 4, un échangeur de chaleur intérieur 5, un échangeur de chaleur extérieur 6 et un évaporateur 7, - le circuit de fluide caloporteur 3 comprenant au moins un premier échangeur thermique associé à un composant 8, un deuxième échangeur thermique associé à un composant 9 et un radiateur 11, -un échangeur de chaleur fluide/fluide 12 installé dans le circuit de fluide réfrigérant 2 et dans le circuit de fluide caloporteur 3, le circuit de fluide caloporteur 3 comprenant une première boucle 13 et une deuxième boucle 14 interconnectées par un dispositif d'interconnexion 15, caractérisée par le fait que la première boucle 13 comprend l'échangeur de chaleur fluide/fluide 12, le premier échangeur thermique associé à un composant 8 et un moyen de chauffage 16 du fluide caloporteur ...

Thermal management system to heat pump carbon dioxide for energy vehicle new and operation method thereof

METHOD FOR MONITORING A SYSTEM FOR THERMALLY TREATING A COMPONENT OF A METHOD FOR REMOVING SULFUR FROM VEHICLE

Cooling water heating device for battery with insulation shielding structure for thermal fuse

COOLING SYSTEM, AUTOMOBILE MOUNTED WITH THE SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING COOLING SYSTEM

차량용 공조장치

... 증발기 쪽 유로와 칠러 쪽 유로의 냉매 유동을 능동적으로 제어하고 냉매 유량의 편향을 개선한 차량용 공조장치가 개시된다. 차량용 공조장치는 냉매를 흡입하여 압축시키는 압축기와, 상기 압축기에서 압축된 냉매를 응축시키는 응축기와, 상기 응축기에서 응축된 냉매를 교축시키는 제1 팽창밸브와, 상기 제1 팽창밸브에서 교축된 냉매를 증발시키는 증발기가 제1 냉매라인에 순차로 구비되는 냉매 시스템을 가지며, 증발기는 상기 응축기의 하류에서 분기되는 제1 증발기 및 제2 증발기로 구성되고, 상기 제1 증발기와 압축기 사이에 구비되는 냉매증폭기(150)를 포함한다.

Battery Heat Management Integrated System and Operation Method therefor

DEVICE FOR COOLING ELECTRIC DEVICE MOUNTED ON VEHICLE

ECU executes a program including a step (S300) for operating a battery cooling fan motor if a battery temperature TH (BA) is higher than a cooling required temperature (YES in S200), a step (S500) for detecting the cooling wind temperature TH (FL), a step (S600) for detecting sun light intensity SUN to a rear package tray, and a step (S800) for operating a motor as an actuator for closing a rear sun shade as a sun light shading tool if TH (FL) > temperature threshold value and SUN > sun light intensity threshold value (YES in S700). © KIPO & WIPO 2008 ...

COOLING SYSTEM FOR AN ECO-FRIENDLY VEHICLE, CAPABLE OF MINIMIZING THE AIR PASSAGE RESISTANCE OF A RADIATOR

PURPOSE: A cooling system for an eco-friendly vehicle is provided to enable an integral radiator to be formed integrally with a radiator for electric parts to cool the electric parts and separate only the flow path of working fluid. CONSTITUTION: A cooling system for an eco-friendly vehicle comprises an integral radiator, a pump, a first branch pipe(1), a second branch pipe(2) and a valve unit(5). The integral radiator is cooled by working fluid for cooling electric parts and working fluid cooling for a water-cooled air-conditioner condenser. The pump is serially installed with the integral radiator. The pump supplies the working fluid from the integral radiator to the electric parts or the water-cooled air-conditioner condenser. The first branch pipe and the second branch pipe connect the electric parts and the air-conditioner condenser to the integral radiator and the pump, in parallel. The valve unit is installed to supply the working fluid from the pump to the first and second branch ...

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE HAVING INTERIOR CORROSION PREVENTION FUNCTION

The present invention relates to an air conditioning system for a vehicle having an interior corrosion prevention function, comprising: a surge tank (200); a storage tank (400); a distribution tank (500); a washer fluid tank (600); a gas transfer supply means (700); a secondary compression processing device (900); and an air conditioning control means (800). More specifically, moisture included in compressed air supplied to a vortex tube is removed such that interior corrosion is prevented and performance of the vortex tube can remain at the best level. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 ...

HEAT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF VEHICLE

HEAT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF VEHICLE

COOLING SYSTEM

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a cooling system comprises: a thermoelectric element including a first surface contacting with an object to be cooled and a second surface opposite to the first surface, wherein the first surface is cooled and the second surface is heated by supply of electricity; a vacuum chamber located on the second surface of the thermoelectric element and adapted to vaporize cooling water by heat generated from the thermoelectric element; a cooling water reservoir receiving gaseous cooling water vaporized in the vacuum chamber; and a heat exchanger cooling the gaseous cooling water vaporized in the vacuum chamber through heat exchange with a working fluid. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Arrangemang för att kyla ett energilager i ett fordon

REFRIGERATION CYCLE DEVICE

A refrigeration cycle device that has, between a radiator (14) and an accumulator (17), a first evaporator (16) for cooling a first object to be cooled and a second evaporator (20) for cooling a second object to be cooled disposed in parallel, a first decompressor (15) disposed upstream of the first evaporator (16), and a mechanical expansion valve disposed upstream of the second evaporator (20) as a second decompressor (19), is configured to comprise a refrigerant channel (18) in which a portion of the refrigerant flowing from the radiator (14) flows by bypassing the second decompressor (19) and the second evaporator (20), and that returns the refrigerant containing liquid phase refrigerant to the accumulator (17) by reducing the pressure by way of the decompressor (15), that is different than the second decompressor (19), while in cooling operation mode to cool only the second object to be cooled that is for cooling both the first and second objects to be cooled, only the first object ...

METHOD FOR COOLING A BATTERY, IN PARTICULAR A HIGH-POWER BATTERY, IN MOTOR VEHICLES

In the inventive method for cooling a battery, in particular a high-power battery, for motor vehicles, the battery is connected, for the purpose of cooling it, to a vaporizer which is connected to a coolant compressor in a coolant circuit. Furthermore, an electronic control unit controls the rotational speed of the compressor independently of the coolant temperature as a function of the battery temperature in accordance with an empirically determined, stored characteristic curve in such a way that the thermal inertia of the battery cells and of the vaporizer is taken into account.

AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

The invention relates to an air-conditioning system (12) for standstill air-conditioning of a motor vehicle (10), having a fuel cell system (14) for operating a refrigeration circuit (16). Here, it is advantageously provided that a certain proportion of the air cooled by the air-conditioning system can be branched off to the fuel cell system (14) in order to cool at least one component (18, 26, 42) of the fuel cell system (14). The invention also relates to a motor vehicle having an air-conditioning system of said type.

AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR A CAR WITH A SECONDARY CIRCUIT TO POWER THE BATTERY

The invention relates to an automobile air-conditioning system, particularly a hybrid electric car, equipped with a heat engine (2), with a direct or indirect means of heat exchange with a battery (5) and a hydraulic circuit, the said system comprising an evaporator (41), a unit heater (3) and means for providing air to the unit heater at the evaporator exit, characterized in that it comprises: - a hydraulic circuit for powering the heat engine (21)- a hydraulic circuit for powering the unit heater (31) and a secondary hydraulic circuit (51) for powering the battery connected to the hydraulic circuit powering the unit heater.

DEEP LEARNING-BASED COOLING SYSTEM TEMPERATURE PREDICTION APPARATUS ACCORDING TO PHYSICAL CAUSALITY AND METHOD THEREFOR

A deep learning-based cooling system temperature prediction apparatus has an artificial neural network modeled by connecting a plurality of artificial neural network submodels each including an input layer, a hidden layer, and an output layer is used. A pump flow speed, a cooling water flow rate, a battery inlet cooling water temperature, a motor inlet cooling water temperature, a radiator outlet cooling water temperature, a battery temperature, and a motor temperature are predicted by inputting at least one of a predetermined control variable, an environment variable, or a time variable to the plurality of artificial neural network submodels in accordance with a physical causality. A number of the plurality of artificial neural network submodels and the control variables or environment variables that are sequentially input to each submodel depend on divisional control and integral control of the cooling system.

VEHICLE

Provided is a vehicle including: a vehicle main body including an electrical device that generates heat when the vehicle travels; a heat exchanger that performs heat exchange between outside air and a refrigerant; and cooling piping that constitutes a flow passage through which the refrigerant circulates between the electrical device and the heat exchanger, with a part of the flow passage being routed on a lower surface side of and in contact with a floor panel that constitutes a part of the vehicle main body.

A COOLING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING A BATTERY IN A VEHICLE

A cooling system and method for cooling a battery in a vehicle is provided. The method includes determining whether the cooling system is operating to cool a passenger compartment in the vehicle, operating the cooling system to cool the battery when it is determined that the cooling system is operating to cool the passenger compartment, and it is determined that at least one predetermined condition is met. The method also includes determining whether an engine in the vehicle is operating, and then operating the cooling system to cool the battery when it is determined that the engine is operating and a battery temperature is greater than a predetermined battery temperature.

Vehicle cooling system

An integrated cooling system includes two separate evaporator coils. Each evaporator coil has its own shutoff, thereby allowing for individual control over the cooling of each of two vehicle spaces. The evaporator coils may be disposed within the vehicle to cool the passenger compartment and a battery compartment, respectively. The separate control afforded by the cooling system provides the flexibility of shutting off cooling to the vehicle passenger compartment for the comfort of the vehicle occupants, while still providing cooling to the battery, as needed. The cooling system includes a number of control features which provide for automatically shutting off cooling to one or more of the evaporator coils based on parameters such as air temperature and refrigerant pressure.

COOLING AIR DUCT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A vehicle having a front seating row, a rear seating row, and an electric compartment located behind an/or beneath the rear seating row has a duct extending forward from the electric compartment. The duct carries air exiting the electric compartment toward a HVAC system intake located forward of the front seating row. The air from the electric compartment may thus be drawn through the HVAC system for cooling before being returned to the passenger cabin, yielding improvements in both electrical equipment cooling and passenger comfort.

THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY PACK IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE OF BATTERY PACK HEATER

A thermal management system is provided for a vehicle having an electric traction motor and a battery pack. The thermal management system includes a battery pack heater configured to transfer heat to the battery pack, a second thermal load heater configured to transfer heat to a second thermal load, and a control system. The second thermal load heater is selectively thermally connectable to the battery pack to transfer heat from the second thermal load heater to the battery pack. When the vehicle is connected to an external energy source and the battery pack is at sufficiently low temperature, the control system is configured to control the temperature of the battery pack by activating the second thermal load heater and thermally connecting the second thermal load heater to the battery pack in response to a failure of the battery pack heater.

Watertight vehicle airduct system

A duct for a vehicle includes an inlet fluidly coupled to an interior of the vehicle and an outlet fluidly coupled to the inlet. A buoyant closure member is disposed between the inlet and the outlet and is movable between an open position permitting flow between the inlet and the outlet and a closed position preventing flow between the inlet and the outlet. The buoyant closure member is normally in the open position and is movable from the open position to the closed position in response to a predetermined volume of water entering the outlet.

CONTROL OF COMPRESSOR OUTLET PRESSURE BASED ON TEMPERATURE OF THERMAL LOAD COOLED BY COOLANT IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A thermal management system is provided for a vehicle having an electric traction motor. The system includes a coolant system configured to convey coolant through a first thermal load, a refrigerant circuit including a condenser and a compressor configured to compress a refrigerant, a control system and a sensor. The refrigerant circuit is configured to cool at least one second thermal load. The sensor is configured to send signals to the control system that are indicative of a temperature of the first thermal load. The control system is configured to control an outlet pressure of the compressor based on the signals.

BATTERY PACK, BATTERY CHARGING STATION, AND CHARGING METHOD

Various techniques described herein relate to battery packs of electric vehicles, batteries, and battery charging systems. Batteries may comprise a plurality of battery modules, wherein each battery module may be provided with one or more battery cells, and the plurality of battery modules may be connected in series when providing electric power output. Battery charging systems described herein may comprise a charging circuit that connects a plurality of battery modules in series, and may be used for charging the plurality of battery modules in the battery in series. Additional charging circuits may be connected respectively to the plurality of battery modules, and the additional charging circuits may be used for charging at least one battery module in the plurality of battery modules.

CENTRALIZED ENERGY MODULE FOR VEHICLE

A centralized energy (CE) module for a vehicle includes: a base plate; a compressor mounted on the base plate and compressing refrigerant; a condenser mounted on the base plate at a location spaced apart from the compressor and heat-exchanges the compressed refrigerant supplied from the compressor with a coolant which flows into the condenser to condense the refrigerant; an evaporator mounted on the base plate at a location spaced apart from the condenser and evaporating the refrigerant supplied from an expansion valve integrally mounted through heat-exchange with the coolant which flows into the evaporator and supplying the evaporated refrigerant to the compressor; and an accumulator connected with the evaporator through the expansion valve, and supplied only a gas refrigerant among the evaporated refrigerants to the compressor while passing through the evaporator. 1. A centralized energy (CE) module for a vehicle , comprising:a base plate;a compressor mounted on the base plate and compressing a refrigerant;a condenser mounted on the base plate at a location spaced apart from the compressor, the condenser heat-exchanging the compressed refrigerant supplied from the compressor with a coolant which flows into the condenser to condense the refrigerant;an evaporator disposed on the base plate at a location spaced apart from the condenser, evaporating the refrigerant supplied from an expansion valve, which is integrally mounted, through heat-exchange with the coolant which flows into the evaporator, and supplying the evaporated refrigerant to the compressor; andan accumulator connected with the evaporator through the expansion valve, and supplying only a low-temperature and low-pressure gas refrigerant among the evaporated refrigerant to the compressor while the gas refrigerant passing through the evaporator.2. The CE module of claim 1 , wherein:the evaporator includes an overcooling heat exchanger integrated therein, so that the overcooling heat exchanger overcools the ...

VEHICLE

A vehicle has a motor and an engine each serving as a driving source for running the vehicle, and assembled batteries each capable of supplying an electric power to the motor. The assembled batteries include a high-power assembled battery and a high-capacity assembled battery. The high-power assembled battery is capable of charge and discharge with a current relatively larger than that in the high-capacity assembled battery, and the high-capacity assembled battery has an energy capacity relatively larger than that of the high-power assembled battery. In running of the vehicle using an output from the motor with the engine stopped, the high-capacity assembled battery supplies a more electric power to the motor than that in the high-power assembled battery. The high-power assembled battery is placed in a riding space where a passenger rides, and the high-capacity assembled battery is placed in a luggage space different from the riding space.

PRECONDITIONING FOR VEHICLE SUBSYSTEMS

A vehicle includes a subsystem conditioner and a controller. The controller is programmed to, in response to a difference between user specified and learned times of day being greater than a threshold, activate the conditioner a predetermined time before each of the times of day. The controller is also programmed to, in response to the difference being less than the threshold, activate the conditioner the predetermined time before the specified time of day but not the learned time of day.

Vehicular Air Conditioning System

A vehicular air conditioning system capable of suppressing the power consumption of a refrigerating cycle is disclosed. The vehicular air conditioning system comprises a refrigerating cycle circuit comprising a compressor, an outside heat exchanger and an inside air conditioning heat exchanger annularly connected in order, and a device cooling circuit comprising a heating unit, an inside cooling heat exchanger, an intermediate heat exchanger and a pump being annularly connected, the intermediate heat exchanger being constructed such that one end of a piping of the cooling medium for air conditioning is connected to a liquid piping, the liquid piping providing connection between the outside heat exchanger and the inside air conditioning heat exchanger, and an opposite end of the piping of the cooling medium for air conditioning is connected to a suction port of the compressor.

Device for cooling the batteries of an especially electric vehicle and vehicle comprising such a device

A device for cooling a battery or batteries of a motor vehicle, for example an electric vehicle, includes a temperature regulating unit including an evaporator that is used to cool the passenger compartment of the vehicle and arranged in a housing, the battery or batteries being contained in a case. The housing of the evaporator is connected to a conduit, an outlet of which is oriented towards a heat exchange area on at least one outer surface of the case containing the battery or batteries.

Vehicle cooling system

The disclosure relates to a cooling system and a method for operating the cooling system for cooling a battery of a vehicle using a coolant circuit. The cooling circuit includes a pump device, a heat exchanger for transferring heat between a coolant and the battery, a heat exchanger for transferring heat between the coolant and the surroundings, and a heat exchanger for transferring heat between the coolant and a refrigerant circulating in a refrigerant circuit. The refrigerant circuit is designed with a heat exchanger and an associated expansion element. The refrigerant circuit includes two additional expansion elements. The first expansion element is arranged upstream of the heat exchanger and the second expansion element is arranged downstream of the heat exchanger, with regard to the direction of the refrigerant flow. The heat exchangers designed as evaporators on the refrigerant side can be operated with different pressure and temperature levels.

Cooling system for battery

A cooling system of a battery which efficiently cools a high voltage battery which is mounted in an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle so as to maintain battery performance by using a refrigeration cycle of an air-conditioning system, which is provided with an electric compressor, outside heat exchanger, inside heat exchanger, and a control device. A refrigerant path of the air-conditioning system for running refrigerant is provided with a branch path having a heat exchanger which bypasses the inside heat exchanger, a medium path connected to the heat exchanger runs another refrigerant for cooling the battery, control valves are provided which adjust the amounts of the refrigerant which flows to the refrigerant path and the branch path, and, when the control valves run the refrigerant to both the refrigerant path and the branch path, the control device increases the speed of the electric compressor.

Heat element cooling device

In a battery cooling device 1 that cools a battery 2 that is arranged in a battery accommodation space 5 by taking in the air in a passenger compartment 6 through an air intake port part 12 provided in a vehicle interior trim 7 and a first air intake pipe 13 , the first air intake pipe 13 is provided with an auxiliary air intake port 31 that opens to a space 30 formed between the vehicle interior trim 7 and a vehicle interior panel 8 that is located at a passenger-compartment outer side of the vehicle interior to trim 7.

ARRANGEMENT FOR MAINTAINING A DESIRED OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF A BATTERY IN A VEHICLE

An arrangement for maintaining an operating temperature of a battery () in a vehicle (). A cooling system () with a circulating coolant. A radiator () to cool the coolant includes a heat-transfer region () where the coolant is in contact with the battery (). An AC installation with a circulating refrigerant includes a first circuit with a first evaporator () in which a refrigerant cools air in a driving cab space () of the vehicle (), and a first condenser () where the refrigerant releases thermal energy; a second circuit with a second evaporator where the refrigerant cools the coolant in the cooling system (), and a second condenser () where the refrigerant warms the coolant in the cooling system (). 1. An arrangement for maintaining a desired operating temperature of a battery in a vehicle , the arrangement comprising:an AC installation with a circulating refrigerant in the installation, the AC installation comprises:a first circuit including:a first evaporator configured and located in the vehicle such that a refrigerant passing through the first evaporator cools air in a driving cab space of the vehicle;a first condenser communicating with the first evaporator to receive the refrigerant and in which the refrigerant releases thermal energy;a cooling system with a circulating coolant in the cooling system, the cooling system comprises a radiator in which the coolant is cooled and comprises a heat-transfer region located and configured such that the coolant is in contact with the battery;a second circuit including:a second evaporator configured and located such that the refrigerant passing through the second evaporator cools the coolant in the cooling system;a second condenser communicating with the second evaporator to receive the refrigerant and in which the refrigerant warms the coolant in the cooling system;the radiator is at a location in the cooling system between the second condenser and the second evaporator; andthe cooling system comprises a circulator ...

AIR-COOLED FUEL CELL VEHICLE

The cooling performance on an air-cooled fuel cell and a radiator for cooling electrical equipment is improved in an air-cooled fuel cell vehicle. The air-cooled fuel cell includes: air inlets respectively at both side portions in a vehicle width direction; and air outlets and an exhaust duct at a central portion in the vehicle width direction, the exhaust duct configured to discharge air flowing out of the air outlets to a rear side of the vehicle. Intake ducts extending toward the front portion of the vehicle are respectively connected to the air inlets. Air intake ports of the intake ducts are respectively opened at both side portions, in the vehicle width direction, of a radiator and at positions closer to the front portion of the vehicle than the radiator. 1. An air-cooled fuel cell vehicle comprising:a radiator disposed in a space of a vehicle front portion surrounded by a vehicle body panel from an upper portion of the radiator and both side portions, in a vehicle width direction, of the radiator, the radiator configured to cool electrical equipment; andan air-cooled fuel cell stack disposed behind the radiator, and configured to use air as a reacting gas and also as a cooling medium;wherein the air-cooled fuel cell stack includes: air inlets respectively at both side portions, in the vehicle width direction, of the air-cooled fuel cell stack; and air outlets and an exhaust duct at a central portion, in the vehicle width direction, of the air-cooled fuel cell stack, the exhaust duct configured to discharge air flowing out of the air outlets to a rear side portion of the vehicle;wherein intake ducts extending toward a front portion of the vehicle are respectively connected to the air inlets; andwherein air intake ports of the intake ducts are respectively opened at both side portions, in the vehicle width direction, of the radiator, and at positions closer to the front portion of the vehicle than the radiator.2. The air-cooled fuel cell vehicle according to ...

SYMBIOTIC ENGINE INTAKE SYSTEM AND BATTERY BOX

An engine compartment of an automotive vehicle is provided. The compartment comprises an internal combustion engine including an air intake manifold and an electrical storage battery. The battery is housed in a storage box and an air intake system supplies air to the air intake manifold and the battery storage box. The air intake system has an inlet supplying air to a flow diverter. The flow diverter has a main channel including a bend dividing the main channel into a first passage and a second passage tangential to the first passage. The second passage is in fluid communication with the air intake manifold. The flow diverter includes an outlet facing the first passage which is in fluid communication with the battery storage box. 1. An engine compartment of an automotive vehicle comprising an internal combustion engine including an air intake manifold and an electrical storage battery , said battery housed in a storage box , an air intake system supplying air to said air intake manifold , said air intake system comprising an inlet supplying air to a flow diverter , said flow diverter having a main channel including a bend dividing said main channel into a first passage and a second passage , said second passage in fluid communication with said air intake manifold , said flow diverter further including an outlet facing said first passage in fluid communication with the battery storage box.2. The engine compartment of claim 1 , wherein said bend forms an angle between said first and second passages of between about 50 and 130°.3. The engine compartment of wherein said second passage includes an outer wall abutting a side wall of said battery box.4. The engine compartment of wherein said battery box includes a battery box orifice having an axis substantially parallel to said first passage in fluid communication with said outlet.5. The engine compartment of wherein said diverter includes at least one element adapted for mating with said battery box.6. The engine ...

THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A thermal management system for an electric vehicle includes a motor circuit for cooling a motor circuit thermal load, a cabin heating circuit for heating a cabin heater and a battery circuit for managing the temperature of a battery circuit thermal load. All of these circuits can fluidically communicate with each other and a single radiator can cool the fluid from all of these circuits. 1. A thermal management system for an electric vehicle , the electric vehicle including a traction motor and a passenger cabin , comprising:a motor circuit for cooling a motor circuit thermal load including the traction motor, wherein the motor circuit thermal load has a motor circuit thermal load inlet and a motor circuit thermal load outlet, wherein the motor circuit includes a radiator, a first motor circuit conduit fluidically between the radiator and the motor circuit thermal load inlet, a second motor circuit conduit fluidically between the radiator and the motor circuit thermal load outlet, and a motor circuit pump positioned to pump fluid through the motor circuit;a cabin heating circuit for heat exchange with a cabin heating circuit thermal load which includes a cabin heater for heating the cabin, the cabin heating circuit thermal load having a cabin heating circuit thermal load inlet and a cabin heating circuit thermal load outlet, a first cabin heating circuit conduit fluidically between the motor circuit and the cabin heating circuit thermal load inlet, a second cabin heating circuit conduit fluidically between the cabin heating circuit thermal load outlet and the motor circuit, a third cabin heating circuit conduit fluidically between the second and first cabin heating circuit conduits, a cabin heating circuit heater positioned to heat fluid in the cabin heating circuit, a cabin heating circuit valve positionable in a first position wherein fluid flow between the motor circuit and the cabin heating circuit is substantially prevented and a second position wherein fluid ...

Electric Vehicle and Thermal Management System Therefor

An electric vehicle and a thermal management system are provided, a cooling device thereof comprises a condenser (), a throttling element () and an evaporator (); a heat exchange device thereof comprises a first air cooled heat exchanger () and a heater (); a heat recovery cooling device thereof comprises a heat emission component heat exchanger (), a second air cooled heat exchanger () and a cooler (); a passenger compartment temperature regulating device thereof comprises the heater () and a cooler (). The first air cooled heat exchanger () and the heater () are in communication with the condenser () through a first flow regulating valve (). The cooler () and the heat emission component heat exchanger () are in communication with the evaporator () through a second flow regulating valve (). The second air cooled heat exchanger () is selectively connected in series to the heat emission component heat exchanger (). The thermal management system ensures full utilization of heat, improves the cooling effect and the comfort level of the passenger compartment, reduces the amount of the charged coolant, and prevents the coolant from entering the passenger compartment. 1. A thermal management system for an electric vehicle , comprising a heat recovery cooling device , a refrigerating device , a heat exchanging device and a compartment temperature adjusting device , whereinthe refrigerating device comprises a compressor, a condenser, a throttling element and an evaporator that are connected by pipelines;the heat exchanging device comprises a first air-cooled heat exchanger and a heater, the first air-cooled heat exchanger and the heater are connected to the condenser by pipelines;the heat recovery cooling device comprises a heat release module and a cooler, the heat release module and the cooler are connected to the evaporator by pipelines;the first air-cooled heat exchanger and the heater communicate with the condenser via a first flow regulating device; the cooler and the ...

THERMAL CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE

A thermal control apparatus for a vehicle includes a first circulation circuit provided with an internal heat exchange unit, a cooling heat thermal storage unit, and a warming heat thermal storage unit, a second circulation circuit provided with an external heat exchange unit, and a Peltier element that transfers heat between a thermal medium in the circuit and a thermal medium in the circuit. When a request to cool a vehicle interior can be met by the cooling heat stored in the thermal storage unit, the vehicle interior is cooled using the cooling heat stored therein with the drive of the Peltier element stopped. When a request to heat the vehicle interior can be met by the warming heat stored in the thermal storage unit, the vehicle interior is heated using the warming heat stored therein with the drive of the Peltier element stopped. 118.-. (canceled)21. The thermal control apparatus according to claim 19 , whereinthe control section is configured to perform the drive control of the heat transfer device and the changeover control of the changeover valve based on whether or not an air-conditioning request to carry out air-conditioning of a vehicle interior can be met by the cooling heat or the warming heat stored in the thermal storage unit when the air-conditioning request is made.22. The thermal control apparatus according to claim 19 , whereinthe control section is configured to change over the changeover valve so that the circulation path of the thermal medium in the first circulation circuit becomes the thermal storage unit and stop driving the Peltier element when it is determined that an air-conditioning request to carry out air-conditioning of the vehicle interior is made and can be met by the cooling heat or the warming heat stored in the thermal storage unit, and is configured to drive the Peltier element so that heat transfers from the thermal medium in the second circulation circuit to the thermal medium in the first circulation circuit when it is ...

Absorption type heat pump device

Provided is an absorption type heat pump device including: a battery, a battery case, a regenerator, a condenser, an evaporator, an absorber, and a controller, in which, in the cooling operation, heat exchange between the absorber and the outside of the absorber is performed, the refrigerant having a liquid phase is supplied to the battery case from the condenser, and the refrigerant having a gas phase which is obtained by evaporating the refrigerant having a liquid phase by the heat of the battery, is supplied to the absorber, and in the heating operation, heat exchange between the absorber and the battery case is performed, the refrigerant having a gas phase or a liquid phase is supplied to the absorber from the evaporator, and the absorbing solution with relatively high concentration which is accommodated in the regenerator is supplied to the absorber.

Mild ambient vehicular heat pump system

A vehicular heat pump system for controlling the temperature of a passenger compartment and vehicle battery is provided. The heat pump system may include a cooling mode and a heating mode. The components of each of the respective heating and cooling circuits may include: a compressor, an AC condenser, a heat pump condenser, a cabin evaporator, a heat pump evaporator, a receiver/dryer, a plurality of expansion devices, and a plurality of flow control valves. The use of multiple evaporators and condensers eliminates the need to reverse the direction of refrigerant flow upon a change in operating mode; therefore, the position of the low-pressure side of the system remains constant in all operating modes. The low-pressure side of the system is not cooled with ambient air, minimizing the complexity of the system and eliminating the need to interrupt heating mode in order to de-ice the outside heat exchanger.

HEAT PUMP SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

A heat pump system for a vehicle may adjust a temperature of a battery module by use of one chiller that performs heat exchange between a refrigerant and a coolant and improves heating efficiency by use of waste heat generated from an electrical component, including: a cooling apparatus of circulating a coolant in a coolant line to cool at least one electrical component provided in the coolant line; a battery cooling apparatus of circulating the coolant to the battery module; a chiller for heat exchanging the coolant with a refrigerant to control a temperature of the coolant; a heating apparatus that heats an interior of the vehicle using the coolant; and a first, second, third, and fourth connection line. 1. A heat pump system for a vehicle , the heat pump system comprising:a cooling apparatus including: a first radiator, a first pump, a first valve, and a second valve which are connected through a coolant line to circulate a coolant in the coolant line to cool at least an electrical component provided in the coolant line;a battery cooling apparatus including: a battery coolant line connected to the first valve, and a second radiator, a second pump, and a battery module which are connected through the battery coolant line to circulate the coolant in the battery module;a chiller connected to a first connection line, which is connected to the battery coolant line between the second radiator and the battery module, and a second connection line connected to the first valve, and connected to a refrigerant line of an air conditioner through a refrigerant connection line, to adjust a temperature of the coolant by performing heat exchange between the coolant which is introduced therein and a refrigerant which is selectively supplied from the air conditioner;a heating apparatus including a heating line connected to the coolant line through the second valve to heat a vehicle interior by use of a coolant and a third pump and a heater provided on the heating line;a third ...

THERMOREGULATION SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH A SYSTEM

This thermoregulation system () for an electrically driven vehicle (V), the vehicle comprising at least one electric machine (E), at least one battery (), and at least one power electronics component (), comprises a coolant circuit (), a pump (), coolant heat exchangers, connected to the coolant circuit () so that the coolant may circulate through them and comprising a main exchanger (), configured for exchanging heat between the coolant and air coming from the outside of the vehicle (V), at least one battery exchanger (), configured for exchanging heat between the coolant and said at least one battery (), and at least one secondary exchanger (), configured for exchanging heat between the coolant and said at least one electric machine (E) and/or said at least one power electronics component (). The coolant circuit () is divided in a first branch (B), which comprises the main exchanger () and the at least one battery exchanger (), a second branch (B) which comprises the at least one secondary exchanger (), the coolant being circulated in parallel in the first and second branches (B, B), and a pump branch (PB) to which the pump () is connected, the pump branch (PB) being connected to the first and second branches (B, B) by an upstream and a downstream connection points (P, P) so that the coolant circulating in the pump branch (PB) is formed by a mix of the coolant circulating in the first branch (B) and of the coolant circulating in the second branch (B), and is directed towards the first and second branches (B, B) downstream the pump (). 1. A thermoregulation system for an electrically driven vehicle , the vehicle comprising:at least one electric machine, andat least one battery for storing electrical energy for powering said at least one electric machine,at least one power electronics component,the thermoregulation system comprising:a coolant circuit in which circulates a coolant,a pump for circulating the coolant, a main exchanger, configured for exchanging heat ...

THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

A vehicle thermal management system may include a cooling apparatus including a radiator, a first water pump, and a valve which are connected through a coolant line, a battery cooling apparatus including a second water pump and a battery module connected by a battery coolant line; a chiller which is connected to the battery coolant line and connected to an air conditioner through a refrigerant connection line which is connected to the battery coolant line and connected to a refrigerant line of an air conditioner through a refrigerant connection line, to adjust a temperature of the coolant by performing heat exchange between a coolant which is supplied to the battery line and a refrigerant which is selectively supplied from the air conditioner; and a heating circuit of warming an interior of the vehicle by use of the coolant having a temperature. 1. A thermal management system for a vehicle , the system comprising:a cooling apparatus including a radiator, a first water pump, and a valve which are connected through a coolant line, and configured to circulate a coolant in the coolant line to cool at least one electrical component mounted in the coolant line;a battery cooling apparatus including a second water pump and a battery module which are connected by a battery coolant line, and configured to circulate the coolant in the battery module;a chiller which is connected to the battery coolant line and connected to an air conditioner through a refrigerant connection line which is connected to the battery coolant line and connected to a refrigerant line of an air conditioner, and is configured to adjust a temperature of the coolant by performing heat exchange between a coolant which is supplied to the battery line and a refrigerant which is selectively supplied from the air conditioner; anda heating circuit of warming an interior of the vehicle by use of the coolant having a temperature which is increased while passing through the electrical component.2. The thermal ...

CHILLER INTEGRATION INTO vCOOL SYSTEM

Vehicle climate control system and method for control of the vehicle climate control system for temperature regulation of a vehicle battery, the vehicle climate control system includes a refrigerant circuit containing at least a compressor, a gas cooler/condenser, an expansion element, an evaporator, as well as refrigerant lines to connect the components, wherein an intermediate expansion element is arranged upstream from the expansion element in the refrigerant flow direction and a heat exchanger for the temperature regulation of a vehicle battery is arranged between the expansion elements.

THERMOREGULATION SYSTEM AND ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH A SYSTEM

This thermoregulation system () is for an electrically driven vehicle (V), the vehicle comprising at least one battery (). The thermoregulation system () comprises a coolant circuit () in which circulates a coolant, a pump () for circulating the coolant, and a at least one battery exchanger (), connected to the coolant circuit () so that the coolant may circulate through the battery exchanger (), and configured for exchanging heat between the coolant and said at least one battery (). The coolant circuit () comprises a bypass line () allowing isolation of the battery exchanger () from the coolant circuit (). 1. A thermoregulation system for an electrically driven vehicle the vehicle comprising at least one battery , the thermoregulation system comprising:a coolant circuit in which circulates a coolant,a pump for circulating the coolant,a at least one battery exchanger, connected to the coolant circuit so that the coolant may circulate through the battery exchanger, and configured for exchanging heat between the coolant and said at least one battery,wherein the coolant circuit comprises a bypass line allowing isolation of the battery exchanger from the coolant circuit.2. A thermoregulation system according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoregulation system comprises several battery exchangers configured for exchanging heat between the coolant and several batteries of the vehicle claim 1 , said several battery exchangers being interconnected by a battery coolant loop connected to the coolant circuit claim 1 , and adapted to be isolated from the coolant circuit by the bypass line.3. A thermoregulation system according to claim 2 , wherein the battery exchangers are grouped in parallel.4. A thermoregulation system according to claim 3 , wherein the thermoregulation system comprises at least one group of battery exchangers in parallel.5. A thermoregulation system according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoregulation system comprises a pump for running coolant circulation in ...

BATTERY PACK, BATTERY CHARGING STATION, AND CHARGING METHOD

Various techniques described herein relate to battery packs of electric vehicles, batteries, and battery charging systems. Batteries may comprise a plurality of battery modules, wherein each battery module may be provided with one or more battery cells, and the plurality of battery modules may be connected in series when providing electric power output. Battery charging systems described herein may comprise a charging circuit that connects a plurality of battery modules in series, and may be used for charging the plurality of battery modules in the battery in series. Additional charging circuits may be connected respectively to the plurality of battery modules, and the additional charging circuits may be used for charging at least one battery module in the plurality of battery modules. 1. A battery pack for an electric vehicle , comprising:a battery comprising a plurality of battery modules connected in series, the battery modules including a first battery module and a second battery module; a first charging circuit configured to charge the plurality of battery modules in series to a first preset voltage;', 'a plurality of second charging circuits each corresponding one or more of the plurality of battery modules, each of the second charging circuits being configured to charge a corresponding battery module to a second preset voltage individually, the plurality of second charging circuits including a second charging circuit connected to the first battery module and the second battery module; and, 'a battery charging system, comprising charging the plurality of the battery modules to the first preset voltage through the first charging circuit;', 'detecting whether the plurality of battery modules have been charged to the first preset voltage through the first charging circuit; and', 'when it is detected that the plurality of battery modules have been charged to the first preset voltage through the first charging circuit, switching off the first charging circuit and, ...

AC-SYSTEM WITH VERY HIGH COOLING CAPACITY

System and method for operating the system for climatizing air of a passenger compartment and for heat exchange with drive components of motor vehicles includes a coolant circuit and refrigerant circuit with a compressor, a refrigerant-air heat exchanger, operated as condenser/gas cooler, at least one expansion element, at least one heat exchanger, operated as evaporator, for conditioning an air-mass flow supplied to the passenger compartment; this is implemented as refrigerant-air heat exchanger, and at least one heat exchanger, operated as evaporator, which is implemented as refrigerant-coolant heat exchanger and disposed within the coolant circuit for heat transfer from coolant to refrigerant. The refrigerant circuit includes a heat exchanger, operated as condenser/gas cooler, which acts as refrigerant-coolant heat exchanger and is disposed within the coolant circuit for heat transfer from refrigerant to coolant. The coolant circuit is implemented with at least one heat exchanger for heat exchange with a drive component. 110.-. (canceled)11. A system for climatizing the air of a passenger compartment and for the heat exchange with drive components of a motor vehicle , comprisinga coolant circuit anda refrigerant circuit with a compressor, a refrigerant-air heat exchanger operated as condenser/gas cooler, at least one expansion element, at least one heat exchanger, operated as evaporator, for conditioning an air-mass flow to be supplied to the passenger compartment, which is implemented as refrigerant-air heat exchanger, as well as at least one heat exchanger, operated as evaporator, which is implemented as refrigerant-coolant heat exchanger and is disposed within the coolant circuit for the heat transfer from the coolant to the refrigerant,wherein the refrigerant circuit comprises a heat exchanger, operated as condenser/gas cooler, which is implemented as refrigerant-coolant heat exchanger and is disposed within the coolant circuit for the heat transfer from the ...

BATTERY COOLANT CIRCUIT CONTROL

A vehicle includes a refrigerant system having a chiller and a coolant system having a chiller loop and a radiator loop. The chiller loop is arranged to circulate coolant through the chiller, and the radiator loop is arranged to circulate coolant through a battery, a radiator, and a bypass valve connected to a bypass conduit. A controller is configured to, in response to an ambient-air temperature exceeding a battery-coolant temperature, actuate the valve to circulate coolant to the bypass conduit to skip the radiator. 1. A thermal-management system for a traction battery of a hybrid vehicle , the thermal-management system comprising:a refrigerant subsystem including a compressor, a condenser, a battery chiller, and an evaporator; a proportioning valve having first and second outlets, and an inlet connected in fluid communication with an outlet side of the traction battery via an outlet conduit,', 'a temperature sensor disposed on the outlet conduit and configured to output a signal indicative of a coolant temperature,', 'a chiller loop connected in fluid communication with the first outlet and arranged to convey coolant through the chiller to transfer heat from the coolant subsystem to the refrigerant subsystem, and', 'a radiator loop connected in fluid communication with the second outlet and arranged to convey coolant through the radiator to transfer heat from the coolant subsystem to outside air, the radiator loop having a bypass valve configured to route coolant around the radiator via a bypass line when the valve is actuated to a bypass position and configured to route coolant to the radiator when the valve is actuated to a radiator position; and, 'a coolant subsystem including'}a controller configured to, in response to the proportioning valve directing at least a portion of the coolant to the second outlet and the outside air temperature exceeding the coolant temperature, actuate the bypass valve to the bypass position.2. The thermal-management system of ...

THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

The thermal management system includes a cooling circuit in which cooling water circulates, a heat exchange circuit in which cooling water performing heat exchange with a battery flows, a flow rate control valve which adjusts a flow rate of cooling water flowing from the cooling circuit to the heat exchange circuit, a shutter which adjusts an introduction amount of outside air into an engine room, and an ECU which controls an opening degree of the flow rate control valve and an opening degree of the shutter. The ECU controls the shutter and the flow rate control valve to be in a fully closed state when a cooling water temperature is less than a valve opening temperature of a thermostat valve and controls the shutter and the flow rate control valve to be in an open state when the cooling water temperature is greater than the valve opening temperature. 1. A thermal management system for a vehicle , characterized in comprising:a cooling circuit in which cooling water performing heat exchange with an engine circulates;a heat exchange circuit which is connected to the cooling circuit and in which cooling water performing heat exchange with vehicle devices other than the engine flows;a flow rate control valve which adjusts a flow rate of cooling water flowing from the cooling circuit to the heat exchange circuit;a radiator which is connected to the cooling circuit to perform heat exchange between cooling water and the atmosphere;a radiator valve which adjusts a flow rate of cooling water flowing from the cooling circuit to the radiator;a shutter which adjusts an introduction amount of outside air from a front grille into an engine room;a cooling water temperature acquirer which acquires a cooling water temperature of the cooling circuit; anda controller which controls an opening degree of the flow rate control valve and an opening degree of the shutter,wherein the controllercontrols the shutter and the flow rate control valve to be in a closed state when the cooling water ...

Thermal management system for vehicle

A thermal management system for a vehicle may include a cooling apparatus of circulating a coolant in a coolant line to cool at least one electrical component provided in the coolant line; a battery cooling apparatus of circulating the coolant to the battery module; a chiller for heat exchanging the coolant with a refrigerant to control a temperature of the coolant; a heater that heats an interior of the vehicle using the coolant; and a branch line;, wherein a condenser included in the air conditioner is connected to the coolant line to pass the coolant circulating through the cooling apparatus.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTED THERMOELECTRIC HEATING AND COOLING

A climate control system and method controls climate at selected regions within a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The thermoelectric system includes a plurality of thermoelectric assemblies. The system includes at least one fluid conduit configured to allow a liquid to flow in the at least one fluid conduit. The system further includes a plurality of thermoelectric assemblies. At least two thermoelectric assemblies of the plurality of thermoelectric assemblies are in thermal communication with the liquid and each of the at least two thermoelectric assemblies has a corresponding region within the passenger compartment. The at least two thermoelectric assemblies are selectively operable to transfer heat between the corresponding region and the liquid, wherein the at least two thermoelectric assemblies are each operable independently from one another. 149-. (canceled)50. A thermoelectric system for heating or cooling regions of a vehicle , the thermoelectric system comprising:a fluid conduit loop configured to allow a liquid working fluid to flow in the fluid conduit loop, wherein the liquid working fluid comprises engine coolant, wherein the fluid conduit loop is configured to be in thermal communication with an engine of the vehicle;a plurality of thermoelectric assemblies, each thermoelectric assembly comprising a plurality of thermoelectric elements;a first thermoelectric assembly of the thermoelectric assemblies positioned in a seat of the vehicle, the first thermoelectric assembly configured to be in thermal communication with the liquid working fluid and in thermal communication with a first region associated with the seat of the vehicle, wherein the first thermoelectric assembly is operable to heat the first region by transferring heat from the liquid working fluid to the first region or to cool the first region by transferring heat from the first region to the liquid working fluid;a second thermoelectric assembly of the thermoelectric assemblies positioned ...

HYBRID TYPE HEATING SYSTEM CAPABLE OF SUPPLYING HEAT AND HOT WATER

There is provided a hybrid type heating system capable of heating air and water together. As an embodiment, the present invention provides a technology of carrying out heating not using a battery in an electric vehicle, a technology of heating a battery so that performance of the battery does not decrease under a low outdoor temperature condition, and a technology of carrying out heating with not decreasing driving distance of the electric vehicle or increasing the driving distance of the electric vehicle. 1. An electric vehicle heating system , comprising:an intake port in which an air is injected into a cylinder;a burner of which an exterior surface is in contact with the air in the cylinder and which combusts fuel to generate combustion heat;a first heat exchanger which heats the air in the cylinder by using combustion heat supplied through a first channel pipe;a second heat exchanger which heats heating water by using combustion heat supplied through a second channel pipe;a flow controller of which a first side is connected to the first channel pipe, of which a second side is connected to the second channel pipe, of which a third side is connected to an exhaust port, and which regulates an amount of combustion heat flowing through each of the first channel pipe and the second channel pipe;a heating port which emits heated air into an indoor area; anda pump which circulates the heating water around a battery.2. The electric vehicle heating system according to claim 1 , wherein exterior surfaces of the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger are in contact with the air in the cylinder.3. The electric vehicle heating system according to claim 1 , further comprising a third heat exchanger which heats the fuel by using combustion heat remaining in the exhaust port.4. The electric vehicle heating system according to claim 3 , wherein the third heat exchanger is positioned at an outside of the cylinder.5. The electric vehicle heating system according to ...

Preconditioning an Electric Vehicle

A vehicle includes a traction battery, a cabin, and a controller. The controller is programmed to, in response to a request to heat both the battery and the cabin, and a time to next planned usage of the vehicle exceeding a first threshold time, heat the battery and delay heating the cabin at least until the time to next planned usage is less than the first threshold time. 1. A vehicle comprising:a fraction battery;a cabin; anda controller programmed to, in response to a request to heat both the battery and the cabin, and a time to next planned usage of the vehicle exceeding a first threshold time, heat the battery and delay heating the cabin at least until the time to next planned usage is less than the first threshold time.2. The vehicle of wherein the controller is further programmed to claim 1 , in response to the time to next planned usage being less than the first threshold time and exceeding a second threshold time claim 1 , heat both the battery and the cabin claim 1 , wherein the first threshold time is greater than the second threshold time.3. The vehicle of wherein the controller is further programmed to claim 2 , in response to a magnitude of power available from a charging station being less than a threshold power claim 2 , heat the battery and not the cabin.4. The vehicle of wherein the controller is further programmed to claim 3 , in response to the magnitude exceeding the threshold power claim 3 , heat the battery and the cabin.5. The vehicle of wherein the controller is further programmed to claim 2 , in response to the time to next planned usage being less than the second threshold time claim 2 , heat the cabin and not the battery.6. The vehicle of wherein the controller is further programmed to heat the battery only if a vehicle charge port is receiving current.7. The vehicle of wherein the first threshold time is between 30 to 120 minutes claim 2 , and the second threshold time is between 2 to 25 minutes.8. A vehicle comprising:a battery;a ...

HEAT EXCHANGE MODULE FOR AN ENERGY STORAGE MODULE, AND A PRODUCTION METHOD FOR SUCH A HEAT EXCHANGE MODULE

A heat exchange module for an energy storage module, having a module housing for heat-transferring contact with an energy storage module; at least one operating medium channel for an operating fluid for heat transport; and at least one fluid connection for at least one external line for the operating fluid of the operating medium channel. There is formed by the at least one operating medium channel at least one receiving opening with a predetermined cross section in a channelward extension of the operating medium channel, in which a plug with a shape filling the predetermined cross section of the receiving opening is received such that the receiving opening is bonded thereto in a fluid-tight manner. With the heat exchange module, efficient use is made of a structural space, while the heat exchange module at the same time is able to be manufactured at low cost. 1. A heat exchange module for an energy storage module , said heat exchange module comprising:a module housing configured to maintain heat-transferring contact with an energy storage module;at least one operating medium channel for receiving an operating fluid for heat transport;at least one fluid connection for at least one external line for the operating fluid of the operating medium channel;at least one receiving opening formed by the at least one operating medium channel and having a predetermined cross section in a channelward extension of the operating medium channel; anda plug positioned in the at least one receiving opening and having a shape that fills the predetermined cross section of the at least one receiving opening such that the receiving opening is bonded thereto in a fluid-tight manner.2. The heat exchange module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the plug comprises said at least one fluid connection.3. The heat exchange module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein an outer wall of a channel bend is formed by the plug.4. The heat exchange module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the plug is bonded in a ...

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system for vehicle

Disclosed is a vehicular HVAC system, including: a battery circulation line including a battery radiator, a high-voltage battery, and a first valve, arranged to allow a first coolant to circulate therethrough; a branch line selectively connected to the circulation line through the valve and having a cooling heat exchanger configured to exchange heat with an indoor air conditioning refrigerant line; a battery heating line including a water heater, an indoor air conditioning heater core, and a second valve, arranged to allow a second coolant to circulate therethrough, the battery heating line being selectively connected to the circulation line through the second valve; and a controller configured to control the first valve in stages, to cool the high-voltage battery, to control the second valve and the water heater to selectively heat the battery, and to control the water heater or a cooling device on the refrigerant line to air condition the vehicle.

VEHICLE CABIN AIR CONDITIONING AND BATTERY COOLING SYSTEM

A vehicle includes a cooling arrangement that includes an air conditioning loop and a battery cooling loop connected together by a common chiller and arranged to cool each of cabin air and a battery. A coolant three-way proportional control valve is connected to the chiller and the battery. The control valve is configured to operatively control a capacity of the chiller for the battery. 120-. (canceled)21. A vehicle cooling arrangement comprising:a cooling arrangement including an air conditioning loop and a battery cooling loop connected together by a chiller and arranged to cool each of cabin air and a battery; anda coolant three-way proportional control valve connected between the chiller and the battery and to a bypass line, wherein the proportional control valve is operable to control a capacity of the chiller.22. The vehicle cooling arrangement of claim 21 , wherein the battery cooling loop further comprises a pump.23. The vehicle cooling arrangement of claim 21 , wherein the air conditioning loop further comprises at least one evaporator and at least one thermal expansion valve for controlling introduction of refrigerant within the air conditioning loop into the chiller.24. The vehicle cooling arrangement of claim 23 , wherein the at least one thermal expansion valve comprises front and rear evaporators.25. The vehicle cooling arrangement of claim 23 , wherein the air conditioning loop further comprises a compressor.26. The vehicle cooling arrangement of claim 21 , wherein the bypass line is operable to direct coolant flow to a duo valve that operatively connects the battery and a radiator.27. The vehicle cooling arrangement of claim 26 , wherein an outlet of the bypass line is connected to a coolant pump.28. The vehicle cooling arrangement of claim 21 , wherein the air conditioning loop further includes a heat exchanger positioned between a radiator and the chiller.29. A method of cooling a vehicle battery claim 21 , comprising:selectively directing coolant ...

Vehicle information panel interface

Provided are systems and methods for facilitating a user to configure and retrieve personalized settings for an information panel in a driving apparatus. The information panel system may be configured to store a plurality information panel configurations. Different information panel configurations may correspond to different users of the driving apparatus. Users may be identified when inside the driving apparatus by capturing their biometric information. Following identification, an information panel configuration corresponding to the identified user may be retrieved and configured on a display device. The displayed information panel configuration may include an arrangement of display items. The display items may have been previously selected by the identified user, and the selection may have included choosing an information panel template with one or more partitioned areas and selecting one or more display items to place in different partitioned areas.

BATTERY MODULE CARRIER, BATTERY MODULE, AND VEHICLE WITH A BATTERY SYSTEM

A battery module carrier includes a carrier frame configured to accommodate a first component carrier and a second component carrier. The first component carrier includes a control electronics assembly and a signal port, and the second component carrier is configured to accommodate a battery submodule. The carrier frame is configured to provide an external electronic connection to the first component carrier via the signal port, and each of the first component carrier and the second component carrier are configured to be individually attached and detached from the carrier frame. The second component carrier may include an integrated second coolant duct. 1. A battery module carrier comprising:a carrier frame configured to accommodate a first component carrier and a second component carrier, the first component carrier comprising a control electronics assembly and a signal port, the second component carrier being configured to accommodate a battery submodule,wherein the carrier frame is configured to provide an external electronic connection to the first component carrier via the signal port,wherein each of the first component carrier and the second component carrier are configured to be individually attached and detached from the carrier frame, andwherein the second component carrier comprises an integrally formed second coolant duct.2. The battery module carrier according to claim 1 ,wherein the carrier frame comprises an external electric port configured to electrically connect an external power circuit to at least one of the second component carrier, the battery submodule, and a power port of the first component carrier.3. The battery module carrier according to claim 1 ,wherein the first component carrier is at least one of electronically connected and electrically connected to at least one of the second component carrier and the battery submodule.4. The battery module carrier according to claim 1 ,wherein the carrier frame comprises an external signal port ...

VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE

A vehicle air conditioning device is provided which is capable of accurately judging the need for temperature regulation of an object of temperature regulation mounted in a vehicle and efficiently performing temperature regulation. A compressor to compress a refrigerant, an indoor heat exchanger (radiator and heat absorber ) for exchanging heat between air supplied to a vehicle interior and the refrigerant, an outdoor heat exchanger disposed outside the vehicle interior, and a control device are provided to perform air conditioning of the vehicle interior. An equipment temperature adjusting device for adjusting the temperature of the object of temperature regulation mounted in the vehicle is provided. The control device controls the equipment temperature adjusting device on the basis of a gradient (ΔT) of a change in an index indicating the temperature of the object of temperature regulation. 1. A vehicle air conditioning device which conditions air of a vehicle interior , comprising:a compressor to compress a refrigerant;an indoor heat exchanger to perform exchange of heat between air supplied to the vehicle interior and the refrigerant;an outdoor heat exchanger disposed outside the vehicle interior; anda control device,wherein the vehicle air conditioning device includes an equipment temperature adjusting device to adjust a temperature of an object of temperature regulation mounted in a vehicle, andwherein the control device controls the equipment temperature adjusting device based on a gradient of a change in an index indicating the temperature of the object of temperature regulation.2. The vehicle air conditioning device according to claim 1 , wherein the equipment temperature adjusting device is capable of cooling the object of temperature regulation by using the refrigerant claim 1 , and{'b': '1', 'wherein when a rise rate ΔT of the index indicating the temperature of the object of temperature regulation is greater than or equal to a predetermined value A, the ...

HEAT EXCHANGER COOLING DEVICE

An emission part of a cooling device has a plurality of emission holes. In the emission part, a separator urged by coil springs is disposed, and needles respectively corresponding to the emission holes are provided on the separator. As the separator is moved to a closing position, leading end portions of the needles are inserted into the emission holes to close the emission holes. Thus, when emission of water through the emission holes is stopped in the emission part, water inside the emission holes is pushed out and removed by the leading end portions of the needles inserted into the emission holes. This can reduce the likelihood of clogging of the emission holes due to water that cools a radiator by its latent heat of evaporation. 1a heat exchanger in which a refrigerant for cooling an object-to-be-cooled is cooled by exchanging heat with air introduced into the heat exchanger;an ejection part that has a hollow inside into which a liquid that cools the heat exchanger by latent heat of evaporation is supplied by a supply part, and that has an ejection hole for ejecting the supplied liquid formed in a surface facing the heat exchanger so as to extend through the surface;a closing member that is movable between a closing position in which the closing member is inserted into the ejection hole to close the ejection hole, and a non-closing position in which the closing member has receded from the ejection hole to allow the liquid to be ejected through the ejection hole; anda moving part that moves the closing member to the non-closing position when the liquid is supplied to the ejection part, and moves the closing member to the closing position when supply of the liquid to the ejection part is stopped.. A heat exchanger cooling device comprising: This application claims priority to Japanese Patent Application No. 2020-129446 filed on Jul. 30, 2020, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.The disclosure relates to a heat exchanger cooling device that is provided ...

BATTERY HEATING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

A battery heating device includes: a radiator and a heater core arranged in parallel with each other; a battery temperature adjusting unit for heating a battery with a heat medium; a first branch branching the heat medium between the radiator and the heater core; a first confluence where the heat medium merges; a second branch where the heat medium from a heat emitter is branched to the battery temperature adjustment unit; a second confluence where the heat medium flowing through the battery temperature adjustment unit merges; and a radiator flow rate reducing part arranged in a passage for the heat medium from the first branch or the second branch closer to the radiator to the first confluence or the second confluence closer to the radiator via the radiator. 1. A battery heating device for a vehicle comprising:a compressor configured to draw a refrigerant and to discharge the refrigerant after compressing the refrigerant;a heat emitter configured to emit heat of the refrigerant discharged from the compressor to a heat medium;a decompressor configured to decompress the refrigerant flowing from the heat emitter;an evaporator configured to evaporate the refrigerant decompressed by the decompressor;a high-temperature-side radiator configured to radiate heat of the heat medium to outside air;a heater core arranged in parallel with the high-temperature-side radiator in a flow of the heat medium so as to heat air to be sent into a cabin by exchanging heat between the air and the heat medium;a battery temperature adjusting unit configured to heat a battery with the heat medium;a high-temperature-side first branch for the heat medium whose heat is emitted in the heat emitter to branch between the high-temperature-side radiator and the heater core;a high-temperature-side first confluence where the heat medium flowing through the high-temperature-side radiator and the heat medium flowing through the heater core merge toward the heat emitter;a high-temperature-side second ...

HEAT PUMP SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Disclosed is a heat pump system for a vehicle, providing for selective heat-exchanging heat energy generated from a coolant with a coolant upon condensing and evaporation of the coolant to control an internal temperature of the vehicle using the heat-exchanged coolant of a low temperature or a high temperature. The heat pump system adjusts a temperature of a battery module by using one chiller that performs heat exchange between a refrigerant and a coolant and improves the heating efficiency of the vehicle using a waste heat of an electrical component and a battery module. 1. A heat pump system for a vehicle comprising:a cooling apparatus configured to include a radiator, a first water pump, a first valve, a second valve, and a reservoir tank which are connected through a coolant line, and to circulate a coolant in the coolant line to cool at least one electrical component provided in the coolant line;a battery cooling apparatus configured to include a battery coolant line connected to the coolant line through the first valve, and a second water pump and a battery module which are connected through the battery coolant line to circulate the coolant in the battery module;a chiller provided in the battery coolant line between the first valve and the battery module, through which a refrigerant passes, to adjust a temperature of the coolant by performing heat exchange between the coolant that is selectively introduced into the battery coolant line and a refrigerant;a heating apparatus including a heating line selectively connected to the coolant line through the second valve to heat a vehicle interior by using a coolant , and a third water pump and a heater provided on the heating line;an air conditioner including a cooling line selectively connected to the battery coolant line through a third valve to cool the interior of the vehicle by using a coolant, and a fourth water pump and a cooler provided in the cooling line;a centralized energy device connected to the heating ...

TEMPERATURE REGULATION DEVICE

A heat pump cycle includes a refrigerant circuit and a coolant circuit. A first heat exchanger and a second heat exchanger are disposed between the refrigerant circuit and the coolant circuit. The first heat exchanger includes an exterior heat exchanger that functions as an evaporator in a heating operation, and a radiator for radiating heat of a coolant. The second heat exchanger transmits a heat of high-pressure refrigerant to the coolant in the heating operation. A temperature of refrigerant within the second heat exchanger is higher than a temperature of refrigerant within the first heat exchanger. The heat obtained from the second heat exchanger is supplied to the first heat exchanger through the coolant. Further, the heat obtained from the second heat exchanger is stored in the coolant. In defrosting operation, the coolant that has stored the heat therein is supplied to the first heat exchanger. 1. A temperature regulation device , comprising:at least one temperature-regulation target to which air regulated in temperature is sent, the temperature-regulation target being provided to a vehicle;an air sending device sending the temperature-regulated air to the temperature-regulation target;a path switching device changing an air path, through which the temperature-regulated air flows, according to an operation mode;a heating heat exchanger heating air to be sent to the temperature-regulation target in a heating mode to heat the temperature-regulation target by a heat releasing action of a refrigerant flowing in a refrigeration cycle;a cooling heat exchanger cooling air to be sent to the temperature-regulation target in a cooling mode to cool the temperature-regulation target by a heat absorbing action of the refrigerant flowing in the refrigeration cycle;a compressor discharging the refrigerant to the heating heat exchanger in the refrigeration cycle;a temperature detector detecting a temperature of the temperature-regulation target; anda controller controlling ...

Battery cooling structure for vehicle

A battery cooling structure for a vehicle includes: a battery storage space that is defined underneath a luggage compartment provided behind a rear seat and covered by a rear floor; a battery module that is stored in the battery storage space; a battery cooling unit that cools the battery module using air taken in from a passenger compartment, and discharges air into the battery storage space; a partition member that separates the battery storage space and a rear seat underside space that is provided underneath the rear seat; a passenger compartment-bound exhaust air flow path that returns an exhaust air discharged into the battery storage space to the passenger compartment by way of the rear seat underside space and an exhaust air passage hole formed in the partition member; and a luggage compartment-bound exhaust air flow path that discharges the exhaust air into the luggage compartment.

THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

The present invention relates to a thermal management system for a vehicle, which can provide various effects, such as a reduction of weight, a cost reduction, and a reduction of a package size due to a reduction in the number of components. The thermal management system for a vehicle, which includes a refrigerant circulation loop circulating refrigerant and exchanging heat between the refrigerant and inside air of an air-conditioning case in order to perform air-conditioning inside the vehicle, includes: a first coolant loop for cooling electric parts of the vehicle; and a second coolant loop for cooling a battery of the vehicle, wherein the first coolant loop and the second coolant loop are configured independently, and coolant flowing in the first coolant loop selectively circulates in the second coolant loop. 1. A thermal management system for a vehicle which includes a refrigerant circulation loop circulating refrigerant and exchanging heat between the refrigerant and inside air of an air-conditioning case in order to perform air-conditioning inside the vehicle , the thermal management system comprising:a first coolant loop for cooling electric parts of the vehicle; anda second coolant loop for cooling a battery of the vehicle,wherein the first coolant loop and the second coolant loop are configured independently, and coolant flowing in the first coolant loop selectively circulates in the second coolant loop.2. The thermal management system according to claim 1 , wherein the first coolant loop includes an electric radiator for exchanging heat between the coolant and outdoor air claim 1 , andwherein the second coolant loop includes a chiller for exchanging heat between the coolant and refrigerant of the refrigerant circulation loop.3. The thermal management system according to claim 2 , wherein the electric radiator the electric parts claim 2 , the chiller and the battery are arranged in parallel and change and control a flow of the cooling water depending on ...

Vehicle air conditioning apparatus

A vehicle air conditioning apparatus includes: a refrigerant circuit that adjusts a temperature or a humidity of air in a vehicle compartment, including a compressor, indoor heat exchangers, an outdoor heat exchanger, and expansion valves; a first heat medium circuit that allows a first heat medium absorbing heat released from a first heat releasing body to flow therethrough; a second heat medium circuit that allows a second heat medium absorbing heat released from a second heat releasing body to flow therethrough; a first heat medium heat releasing unit that performs a heat exchange between the refrigerant and the first heat medium to release the heat from the first heat medium to the refrigerant; and a second heat medium heat releasing unit that performs a heat exchange between the first heat medium and the second heat medium to release the heat from the second heat medium to the first heat medium.

THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND INTEGRATED THERMAL MANAGEMENT MODULE FOR VEHICLE

A thermal management system for a vehicle may include a battery line connected to a high-voltage battery core, provided with a first radiator, and through which coolant is communicated by a first pump; an indoor heating line connected to a heating core for indoor air conditioning, provided with a hydrothermal heater therein, provided with a second pump to fluidically-communicate the coolant, and provided with a first valve at a downstream point of the heating core; a first and a second battery heating line branched or joined at the downstream point of the heating core in the indoor heating line to be connected to the upstream point and the downstream point of the high-voltage battery core, respectively; and a refrigerant line provided with an expansion valve, a cooling core for indoor air conditioning, a compressor, and a condenser. 1. A thermal management system for a vehicle , the system comprising:a battery line connected to a battery core, mounted with a first radiator, and through which coolant is fluidically-communicated by a first pump;an indoor heating line connected to a heating core for indoor air conditioning, mounted with a hydrothermal heater therein, mounted with a second pump to fluidically-communicate the coolant, and mounted with a first valve at a downstream point of the heating core;a first battery heating line and a second battery heating line branched or joined at the downstream point of the heating core in the indoor heating line to be connected to an upstream point and a downstream point of the battery core in the battery line, respectively, and to which at least one of a point branched or a point jointed in the indoor heating line has been connected through the first valve of the indoor heating line; anda refrigerant line mounted with an expansion valve, a cooling core for indoor air conditioning, a compressor, and a condenser.2. The thermal management system for the vehicle according to claim 1 , further including an electric component line ...

Method and device for homogenizing the temperature distribution of bodies which have fluidic temperature control

A device and a method for controlling the temperature of a unit to be controlled in its temperature, including a unit to be heated or cooled, a temperature-control circuit having a recirculatable, heat-transferring medium, the flow direction of the medium through the temperature-control circuit being reversed following at least one predefined time interval or according to a control based on a temperature of the unit to be controlled in its temperature, characterized by the fact that the intake temperature of the recirculatable, heat-transferring medium is higher than the setpoint temperature of the unit to be controlled in its temperature, as long as the actual temperature of the unit requiring temperature control is lower than its setpoint temperature, and the intake temperature of the recirculatable, heat-transferring medium is lower than the setpoint temperature of the unit to be controlled in its temperature, if the actual temperature of the unit to be controlled in its temperature exceeds its setpoint temperature.

Heat exchanger, particularly for a motor vehicle

The invention relates to a heat exchanger, particularly for a motor vehicle, comprising a first component with a first duct, a second component with a second duct and a thermoelectric element for generating a heat flow, wherein a first fluid of a first fluid circuit can be caused to flow through the first duct to control the temperature of a first external component, wherein a second fluid of a second fluid circuit can be caused to flow through the second duct, which is fluidically separated from the first duct, to control the temperature of a second external component, and wherein the at least one thermoelectric element is arranged between the first and second components, contacting same thermally.

EV Integrated Temperature Control System

A thermal management system is provided that allows efficient thermal communication between a refrigerant-based control circuit and a pair of non-refrigerant-based control circuits, where one of the non-refrigerant-based control circuits is thermally coupled to the vehicle's battery system and the other of the non-refrigerant-based control circuits is thermally coupled to the vehicle's drive train. The refrigerant-based control circuit may be operated either in a heating mode or a cooling mode and is coupled to the vehicle's HVAC system using a refrigerant-air heat exchanger, and to one of the non-refrigerant-based control circuits using a refrigerant-fluid heat exchanger. Multiple diverter valves allow the three thermal control circuits to be arranged in any of a variety of configurations, and to be coupled to any of a variety of radiators, thus allowing the system to efficiently regulate the temperature of the passenger cabin, the battery system and the drive train. 1. A three loop vehicle thermal management system , comprising:a refrigerant-based thermal control loop, wherein said refrigerant-based thermal control loop is comprised of a refrigerant, a compressor, a condenser/evaporator, and a reversing valve, wherein said reversing valve is settable in a first mode and a second mode, wherein said first mode is a cooling mode and said second mode is a heating mode;a refrigerant-air heat exchanger coupled to said refrigerant-based thermal control loop by a first solenoid-controlled expansion valve, wherein said refrigerant-air heat exchanger is thermally coupled to a vehicle HVAC system;a first thermal control circuit utilizing a first thermal transfer fluid and a first fluid pump, wherein said first thermal transfer fluid is not comprised of said refrigerant, and wherein said first thermal control circuit is thermally coupled to a vehicle battery system;a refrigerant-fluid heat exchanger coupled to said refrigerant-based thermal control loop by a second solenoid- ...

Modular designed high performance heat pump system for a vehicle with low waste heat radiation

An air conditioning system for conditioning air of a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle. The air conditioning system operable in a cooling mode, a heat pump mode, and a reheating mode, the system includes an enclosure with a first flow channel and a second flow channel conducting air, and a refrigerant circulation system with a heat exchanger operable as an evaporator independent of the operating mode and a heat exchanger operable as a condenser independent of the operating mode. Both heat exchangers are located inside the enclosure. The refrigerant circulation system also includes a heat exchanger outside of the enclosure and inside the refrigerant path, an expansion element upstream from the evaporator in the flow direction of the refrigerant, and a bypass parallel to the refrigerant path to channel the refrigerant around the heat exchanger as needed.

VEHICLE-MOUNTED TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT DEVICE, VEHICLE AIR-CONDITIONING DEVICE, AND BATTERY TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT DEVICE

A vehicle-mounted temperature adjustment device included in a vehicle air-conditioning device includes a low-water-temperature circuit through which low-water-temperature cooling water circulates. In addition, the vehicle-mounted temperature adjustment device has a compressor, a condenser, a subcooling condenser, an expansion valve, which is one example of a first expansion unit, an expansion valve, which is one example of a second expansion unit, and an evaporator and refrigerant-water heat exchanger, and includes a refrigeration circuit that performs temperature adjustment of a temperature-adjustment target. The low-water-temperature circuit has a sub-radiator that releases heat of the low-water-temperature cooling water that has been subjected to heat exchange with refrigerant at the subcooling condenser. 1. A vehicle-mounted temperature adjustment device comprisinga heat transfer medium circuit being configured to allow circulation of heat transfer medium anda refrigeration circuit having: a compression unit being configured to compress refrigerant; a condensation unit being configured to condense the refrigerant having been compressed by the compression unit; a supercooling unit being configured to cool the refrigerant by performing heat exchange between the refrigerant having been condensed by the condensation unit and the heat transfer medium; an expansion unit being configured to expand the refrigerant having been cooled by the supercooling unit; and an evaporation unit being configured to evaporate the refrigerant having been expanded by the expansion unit; and being configured to perform temperature adjustment of a temperature-adjustment target,wherein the heat transfer medium circuit has a radiation unit being configured to release heat of the heat transfer medium having been subjected to the heat exchange with the refrigerant at the supercooling unit.2. The vehicle-mounted temperature adjustment device according to claim 1 , whereinthe condensation unit ...

VEHICLE AUXILIARY HVAC SYSTEM USING A COOLANT LOOP FOR COOLING A COMPONENT AND VEHICLE INTERIOR

A vehicle includes a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system for heating and cooling a passenger compartment. The HVAC system includes a refrigerant loop and a coolant loop, and an auxiliary heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The auxiliary HVAC includes an expansion device coupled to the refrigerant loop for controlling a flow of refrigerant to a first heat exchanger, and a second heat exchanger coupled to an auxiliary coolant loop used to regulate a temperature of the component. The auxiliary HVAC further includes a blower for creating an air flow through the first heat exchanger, a first blend door for directing the air flow through the second heat exchanger and/or an outlet, a second blend door for directing the air flow through the outlet and/or a recirculation duct, and a third blend door for controlling the air flow through the recirculation duct. 1. A vehicle , comprising:a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system for heating and cooling a passenger compartment, said HVAC system including a refrigerant loop and a coolant loop; andan auxiliary heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system including an expansion device coupled to said refrigerant loop for controlling a flow of refrigerant to a first heat exchanger, and a second heat exchanger coupled to an auxiliary coolant loop including a pump for moving a coolant within said auxiliary coolant loop near a component in order to regulate a temperature of said component.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein said auxiliary HVAC system further includes a blower for creating an air flow through said auxiliary HVAC system claim 1 , and wherein said first heat exchanger is a refrigerant to air heat exchanger and said second heat exchanger is an air to coolant heat exchanger.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein said auxiliary HVAC system further includes a blower for creating an air flow through said auxiliary HVAC system and a first blend door claim 1 , said ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO DETECT, IN A VEHICLE, BLOCKAGE OF AN AIRFLOW PASSAGE TO A POWER STORAGE UNIT

A driver of a vehicle is alerted if an air passage from an air source to a battery becomes blocked. The determination as to whether the air passage is blocked may be based on the temperature of the battery, the airflow through the air passage, and the power to a fan used to move air through the air passage. 120-. (canceled)21. A vehicle comprising:a cabin;a battery;an air passageway configured to direct air from the cabin toward the battery; andat least one controller configured to generate an alert indicating a blockage in the air passageway responsive to a temperature difference between the cabin and battery exceeding a threshold.22. The vehicle of claim 21 , further comprising a fan arranged to further direct air from the cabin toward the battery.23. A method for a vehicle comprising:responsive to a temperature difference between a cabin of the vehicle and a battery of the vehicle exceeding a threshold, generating an alert indicating a blockage in a passageway configured to direct air from the cabin toward the battery.24. A vehicle comprising:a battery;a cabin; andat least one controller configured to generate an alert for a driver of the vehicle in response to a temperature difference between the cabin and battery exceeding a threshold.25. The vehicle of further comprising an air passageway configured to direct air from the cabin toward the battery.26. The vehicle of further comprising a fan configured to further direct air from the cabin toward the battery. This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/755,309, filed May 30, 2007, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated in its entirety by reference herein.The invention relates to systems and methods to detect, in vehicles, blockages of airflow passages to power storage units.Battery systems used to store electrical energy in a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) may produce heat when storing or releasing energy. Thermal management of battery systems may improve battery performance and ...

VEHICLE AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL DEVICE THEREOF

A vehicle and a temperature control device thereof are disclosed. The temperature control device includes a motor control circuit and a heat exchange medium circulation loop. The motor control circuit includes a switch module, a three-phase inverter, a three-phase alternating current motor, and a control module. The heat exchange medium circulation loop includes a first valve electrically connected to the control module. At least one of the three-phase inverter and the three-phase alternating current motor and the first valve form an electrically driven cooling loop through a heat exchange medium pipeline. The first valve and a component to be heated form a cooling loop through a heat exchange medium pipeline. 1. A temperature control device of a vehicle , comprising: a motor control circuit and a heat exchange medium circulation loop , whereinthe motor control circuit comprises a switch module, a three-phase inverter, a three-phase alternating current motor, and a control module, the switch module of the motor control circuit is connected to a power supply module, three phases of coils of the three-phase alternating current motor are connected to three phases of bridge legs of the three-phase inverter, a common contact of the three phases of coils of the three-phase alternating current motor is connected to the switch module, and the control module is connected to the power supply module, the switch module, the three-phase inverter, and the three-phase alternating current motor;the heat exchange medium circulation loop comprises an electrically driven cooling loop and a cooling loop, the control module is electrically connected to a first valve in the heat exchange medium circulation loop, at least one of the three-phase inverter or the three-phase alternating current motor and the first valve form the electrically driven cooling loop through a heat exchange medium pipeline, and the first valve and a component to be heated form the cooling loop through a heat ...

HEAT DISTRIBUTION DEVICE FOR HYBRID VEHICLE

A heat distribution device for hybrid vehicle is provided, including: an engine cooling circuit through which cooling water for cooling an internal combustion engine circulates; a MG cooling circuit through which a refrigerant for cooling a motor generator circulates; and a heat exchanger which performs heat exchange between the cooling water and the refrigerant. When it is determined based on a charging rate SOC of a battery that the battery can be charged, charging control is performed to charge the battery with electric power generated in a regenerative operation; when it is determined that the battery cannot be charged, heat dissipation control is performed to dissipate the heat generated by the regenerative operation to the engine cooling circuit side by the heat exchange between the refrigerant and the cooling water in the heat exchanger. 1. A heat distribution device for hybrid vehicle , which distributes , in a hybrid vehicle having an internal combustion engine and a motor generator , heat generated by a regenerative operation of the motor generator , the motor generator converting an electric power of a battery into a mechanical power or converting the mechanical power into the electric power by the regenerative operation and collecting the electric power to the battery , the heat distribution device for hybrid vehicle comprising:an engine cooling circuit through which cooling water for cooling the internal combustion engine circulates;a motor generator cooling circuit through which a refrigerant for cooling the motor generator circulates and which is independent from the engine cooling circuit;a heat exchanger which performs heat exchange between the cooling water of the engine cooling circuit and the refrigerant of the motor generator cooling circuit; anda control unit which performs heat dissipation control to transfer heat generated by the regenerative operation to the heat exchanger via the motor generator cooling circuit and dissipate the heat to the ...

Vehicle having controller for managing battery and method for the same

Disclosed are a vehicle and method for managing a battery for vehicle. The vehicle includes a battery configured to be charged and discharged while connected to a charger; and a controller configured to charge the battery by distributing charging current for the battery with the foremost priority if the charging current for the battery is smaller than consumption current, and distribute the consumption current after a state of charge (SoC) of the battery reaches a target charging level.

Battery heat management integration system and operation method thereof

A battery heat management integration system is provided. The system includes a battery cooler that connects a battery in which battery cooling water is circulated and an air conditioning system in which air conditioner refrigerant is circulated. A heat exchange effect thus occurs between the battery cooling water and the air conditioner refrigerant.

THERMAL REGULATION SYSTEM PROVIDED WITH PELTIER CELL FOR ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLES

A thermal regulation system for an electric drive vehicle has two loop circuits provided with respective pumps, for circulating heat transfer fluid, and with respective heat exchangers for cooling the heat transfer fluid. A battery pack and an electric/electronic drive unit are arranged in parallel with each other in the first and second loop circuit respectively, so that they are cooled by the heat transfer fluid at flow rates which are different from each other, when the two circuits form a single cooling circuit. At least one Peltier cell is arranged along the first loop circuit to heat the heat transfer fluid circulating towards the battery pack. 1. A thermal regulation system for an electric drive vehicle; the system comprising:a first and a second loop circuit, for circulating a heat transfer fluid; said first loop circuit having a first connection point and a second connection point that divide the first loop circuit into a first branch and a second branch; said second loop circuit having a third connection branch and a fourth connection point that divide the second loop circuit into a third branch and a fourth branch; said first connection point and said and second connection point being able to be connected to said third connection point and said fourth connection point respectively;a first pump arranged along said first branch so that the heat transfer fluid flows from the second connection point to the first connection point;a second pump arranged along said second loop circuit;a first heat exchanger and a second heat exchanger able to cool the heat transfer fluid and arranged respectively along said first loop circuit and said second loop circuit;a battery pack and an electric/electronic drive unit arranged respectively along said first loop circuit and said second loop circuit for being cooled by the heat transfer fluid;a control valve switchable between a first configuration, wherein said first loop circuit and said second loop circuit convey ...

Working Machine

A working machine having a thermal management system with an energy distribution system to selectively transfer thermal energy between an operator structure and a hydraulic fluid, based on the relative values of an operator structure energy requirement and a hydraulic fluid energy requirement. 1. A working machine comprising:a hydraulic fluid circuit arranged to provide hydraulic fluid to one or more hydraulic actuators to perform a working operation;an operator structure;an operator structure climate control assembly arranged to selectively add and/or remove thermal energy to/from the operator structure for selectively warming and cooling the operator structure;a heat exchanger arranged to selectively add and/or remove thermal energy from the hydraulic fluid circuit for selectively warming and cooling the hydraulic fluid; anda thermal management system connecting the heat exchanger to the operator structure climate control assembly,wherein the thermal management system is configured to determine an operator structure energy requirement based on a target operator structure temperature and a hydraulic fluid energy requirement based on a target hydraulic fluid temperature, andwherein the thermal management system comprises an energy distribution system to selectively transfer thermal energy between the operator structure and the hydraulic fluid based on the relative values of the operator structure energy requirement and the hydraulic fluid energy requirement.2. The working machine of claim 1 , wherein the energy distribution system of the thermal management system is configured to activate when the working machine is charging claim 1 , optionally wherein the energy distribution system of the thermal management system is configured to activate when the working machine is turned on.3. The working machine of claim 1 , wherein the thermal management system is configured to heat the hydraulic fluid and/or operator structure to the respective target temperature(s) prior to ...

Working machine

A working machine comprising a hydraulic fluid circuit an operator structure and a thermal management system. The thermal management system connects an operator structure heater and a heat exchanger arranged to selectively remove heat energy from the hydraulic fluid circuit, so as to be capable transferring heat from the hydraulic fluid to the operator structure.

AIR CONDITIONER FOR VEHICLE

An air conditioner for a vehicle includes: a pump configured to take in and discharge a heat medium; a first heat medium/air heat exchanger disposed to regulate a temperature of ventilation air blown into a vehicle interior by conducting sensible-heat exchange between the ventilation air and the heat medium circulated by the pump; a first heat transfer device having a passage through which the heat medium flows and disposed to conduct heat transfer with the heat medium circulated by the pump; a heat medium temperature regulator disposed to regulate the temperature of the heat medium circulated by the pump; and a heat exchanger regulator disposed to regulate a heat transfer amount with the heat medium in the first heat transfer device or heat exchange capability of the first heat medium/air heat exchanger such that a temperature associated with a temperature of the ventilation air regulated by the first heat medium/air heat exchanger approaches a first target temperature. 1. An air conditioner for a vehicle , comprising:a pump configured to take in and discharge a heat medium;a first heat medium/air heat exchanger that regulates a temperature of ventilation air blown into a vehicle interior by conducting sensible-heat exchange between the ventilation air and the heat medium circulated by the pump;a first heat transfer device having a passage through which the heat medium flows and configured to conduct heat transfer with the heat medium circulated by the pump;a heat medium temperature regulator that regulates the temperature of the heat medium circulated by the pump; anda heat exchanger regulator that regulates a heat transfer amount with the heat medium in the first heat transfer device or heat exchange capability of the first heat medium/air heat exchanger such that a temperature associated with a temperature of the ventilation air regulated by the first heat medium/air heat exchanger approaches a first target temperature;a compressor disposed to take in and ...

THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

A heat medium circulation equipment, a first pump, and a second pump are connected to a first switching valve and a second switching valve. A heater core is connected to at least one of the first switching valve and the second switching valve, and connected to a heat medium circuit. A state, in which the heat medium discharged by a third pump flows into the heater core, is selected by switching of a switching device. 1. A thermal management system for a vehicle , comprising:a first pump that draws and discharges a heat medium;a second pump that draws and discharges the heat medium;a third pump that draws and discharges the heat medium;a heat medium circulation equipment through which the heat medium circulates;a first switching valve connected with an outlet side of the first pump, an outlet side of the second pump, and an inlet side of the heat medium circulation equipment, the first switching valve switching between a state in which the heat medium discharged from the first pump flows into the heat medium circulation equipment and a state in which the heat medium discharged from the second pump flows into the heat medium circulation equipment;a second switching valve connected with an intake side of the first pump, an intake side of the second pump, and an outlet side of the heat medium circulation equipment, the second switching valve switching between a state in which the heat medium flows out of the heat medium circulation equipment and into the first pump and a state in which the heat medium flows out of the heat medium circulation equipment and into the second pump;a heat medium circuit in which the heat medium discharged by the third pump circulates;a heat generation equipment disposed in the heat medium circuit and generating a heat;a heat utilization equipment connected to at least one of the first switching valve and the second switching valve and connected to the heat medium circuit, the heat utilization equipment utilizing the heat of the heat medium; ...

INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF BATTERY TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM

A temperature control system includes an on-vehicle battery, on-vehicle air conditioner, and a controller. The on-vehicle battery is charged using an external power supply located outside of the vehicle. The on-vehicle air conditioner controls the temperature of the vehicle interior and the temperature of the on-vehicle battery. The controller operates the on-vehicle air conditioner in an intermittent operation mode so as to control the temperature of the on-vehicle battery, when the on-vehicle battery is charged using the external power supply. 1. A temperature control system for a vehicle , comprising:an on-vehicle battery configured to be charged using an external power supply located outside of the vehicle;an on-vehicle air conditioner configured to control a temperature of a vehicle interior and a temperature of the on-vehicle battery; anda controller configured to operate the on-vehicle air conditioner in an intermittent operation mode so as to control the temperature of the on-vehicle battery, when the on-vehicle battery is charged using the external power supply.2. The temperature control system according to claim 1 , wherein the controller intermittently operates the on-vehicle air conditioner so as to cool the on-vehicle battery.4. The temperature control system according to claim 3 , wherein:the intermittent operation mode is an operating mode in which an operating state and an operation stopped state are alternately repeated at the frequency of intermittent operation;the operating state is a state in which the on-vehicle air conditioner is operated for the minimum start-up time; andthe operation stopped state is a state in which operation of the on-vehicle air conditioner is stopped for an interval obtained by dividing a required charge time required to charge the on-vehicle battery, by the frequency of intermittent operation.52. The temperature control system according to claim 3 , further comprising a charge finish time receiving unit configured to ...

ELECTRIC VEHICLE THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH SERIES AND PARALLEL STRUCTURE

Electric vehicle thermal management systems and electric vehicles using the thermal management system, are disclosed. A passenger cabin is heated by the heat dissipated from a battery and/or a motor. A cooling circuit in the management system fluidly connects the battery, the motor and a first radiator in series. The first radiator provides a heat source to the passenger cabin by means of the heat dissipated from the battery and/or the electric motor. Under certain conditions, the electric motor is selectively separated from the cooling circuit, so that when the passenger cabin needs to be heated, the thermal management system can provide heat to the passenger cabin without affecting the heat dissipation of the battery. 1. An electric vehicle thermal management system for heating a passenger cabin of an electric vehicle by means of heat absorbed from at least one of a battery and an electric motor of the electric vehicle , the electric vehicle thermal management system comprising:a radiator;a switching device; and 'the battery, the electric motor and the first radiator are fluidly connected in series in the cooling circuit;', 'a cooling circuit for circulating cooling liquid; and, wherein'} a first part path fluidly connecting the battery and the radiator, wherein the first part path is provided with a first part path inlet for the inflow of the cooling liquid and a first part path outlet for the outflow of the cooling liquid; and', 'a second part path fluidly connecting the electric motor, wherein the second part path is provided with a second part path inlet for the inflow of the cooling liquid and a second part path outlet for the outflow of the cooling liquid; and, 'the cooling circuit comprises 'connecting the first part path outlet with the second part path inlet and connecting the second part path with the first part path inlet to fluidly connect the battery, the electric motor and the radiator in series.', 'the switching device is configured to selectively ...

VEHICULAR THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A vehicular thermal management system includes: an indoor-air-conditioner disposed in a first vehicle body having a passenger space and including a compressor, a first condenser, an evaporator, a blower, and a refrigerant line; and a component-air-conditioner disposed in a second vehicle body combinable with the first vehicle body and including an electrical component line for cooling an electrical component of the vehicle and a first battery line for cooling a high-voltage battery including a chiller which extends toward the first vehicle body to be disposed behind the evaporator when the first vehicle body is combined with the second vehicle body. 1. A vehicular thermal management system comprising:an indoor-air-conditioner disposed in a first vehicle body having a passenger space therein, the indoor-air-conditioner including a compressor, a first condenser, an evaporator, a blower, and a refrigerant line through which refrigerant circulates, so as to supply air that has passed through the evaporator from the blower to the passenger space; anda component-air-conditioner disposed in a second vehicle body that is combinable with the first vehicle body as a body of a vehicle, the component-air-conditioner including an electrical component line configured to cool an electrical component of the vehicle and a first battery line configured to cool a high-voltage battery,wherein the high-voltage battery includes a chiller extending toward the first vehicle body, andwherein, when the first vehicle body is combined with the second vehicle body, the chiller is configured to be disposed behind the evaporator and configured to supply air that has passed through the evaporator to the passenger space through an end of the chiller.2. The vehicular thermal management system according to claim 1 , wherein the indoor-air-conditioner further includes at least one of a first flow path through which air that has passed through the evaporator from the blower is discharged claim 1 , a ...

COOLANT CIRCUIT FOR A VEHICLE

The invention relates to a circuit () for coolant () comprising a main duct (), a first branch (), a second branch () and a third branch (), the main duct () comprising a compression device () and a main heat exchanger () arranged to be traversed by an external air flow (EF), the first branch () comprising a first heat exchanger () thermally coupled to a loop () for heat transfer liquid () and an accumulation device (), the second branch () comprising a second heat exchanger (), the third branch () comprising a third heat exchanger (), characterised in that the first branch () and the second branch () are parallel and meet at a convergence point (), the first branch () and the third branch () meet at a first junction point (). Application to motor vehicles. 1. A refrigerant circuit for a vehicle , the circuit comprising:at least a main pipe;a first leg;a second leg; anda third leg, all three of the first, second, and third legs in series with the main pipe,the main pipe comprising at least a compression device for compressing the refrigerant and a main heat exchanger arranged in such a way as to have an external air flow external to an interior of the vehicle passing through it,the first leg comprising at least a first heat exchanger thermally coupled to a loop for a heat-transfer liquid and an accumulator device for accumulating the refrigerant,the second leg comprising at least a second heat exchanger thermally coupled to the loop for heat-transfer fluid, the third leg comprising at least a third heat exchanger configured to have passing through it an interior air flow sent into the vehicle interior,wherein the first leg and the second leg are in parallel and meet at a point of convergence located between the accumulator device and the compression device, andwherein the first leg and the third leg meet at a first junction point located between the first heat exchanger and the accumulator device.2. The circuit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the main pipe extends ...

HEAT PUMP SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

A heat pump system for a vehicle may include a cooling apparatus of circulating a coolant in a coolant line to cool at least one electrical component provided in the coolant line; a battery cooling apparatus of circulating the coolant to the battery module; a chiller for heat exchanging the coolant with a refrigerant to control a temperature of the coolant; a heating apparatus that heats an interior of the vehicle using the coolant; and first, second, and third connection line. 1. A heat pump system for a vehicle , the heat pump system comprising:a cooling apparatus include a first radiator, a first pump, a first valve, and a second valve which are connected through a coolant line, to circulate a coolant in the coolant line to cool at least one electrical component provided in the coolant line;a battery cooling apparatus including a battery coolant line connected to the first valve, and a second radiator, a second pump, and a battery module which are connected through the battery coolant line to circulate the coolant in the battery module;a chiller connected to a first connection line, which is connected to the battery coolant line between the second radiator and the battery module, and a second connection line connected to the first valve, and connected to a refrigerant line of an air conditioner through a refrigerant connection line, to adjust a temperature of the coolant by performing heat exchange between the coolant which is introduced in the chiller and a refrigerant which is selectively supplied from the refrigerant line of the air conditioner;a heating apparatus including a heating line connected to the coolant line through the second valve to heat a vehicle interior by use of the coolant and a third pump and a heater provided on the heating line; anda third connection line having a first end portion connected to the chiller, and a second end portion connected to the second valve so that the coolant that has passed through the at least one electrical ...

HEAT TRANSFER LIQUID CIRCUIT

The invention relates to a heat-transfer liquid circuit () for an electric vehicle driven at least in part by an electric motor, the circuit () comprising a first leg () which comprises at least a pump (), a first heat exchanger () configured to exchange heat energy between the heat-transfer liquid and a refrigerant fluid, an electric-heating device () and a second heat exchanger () configured to exchange heat energy between the heat-transfer liquid and a flow of air dispatched towards the interior of the vehicle, the circuit () comprising a second leg () mounted in parallel with the first leg (), the second leg () comprising a third heat exchanger () thermally coupled to a component of an electric drivetrain of the vehicle, the circuit () comprising a third leg () arranged in parallel with the first leg () and connected to the latter by a heat-transfer liquid distribution member (). 1. A heat-transfer liquid circuit for an electric vehicle that is propelled at least in part by an electric motor , the circuit comprising:a first leg comprising:at least one pump, a first heat exchanger configured to exchange heat energy between the heat-transfer liquid and a refrigerant, an electric heating device and a second heat exchanger configured to exchange heat energy between the heat-transfer liquid and a flow of air intended to be sent into a vehicle interior;a second leg that comprises a third heat exchanger thermally coupled to a component of an electric powertrain of the vehicle; anda third leg that is disposed in parallel with the first leg and connected to the latter by a member for distributing the heat-transfer liquid.2. The circuit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the components of the first leg are mounted in series with one another.3. The circuit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the electric heating device is interposed between the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger.4. The circuit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the electric heating device is ...

ABNORMALITY DIAGNOSIS DEVICE FOR BLOWER SYSTEM

An abnormality diagnosis device that performs an abnormality diagnosis on a blower system that sends air to a plurality of air receiving objects obtains a target operating state of an airflow control device that controls airflow to the air receiving objects, obtains a temperature detected by a temperature sensor that detects a first temperature as a temperature of air fed to a first air receiving object as one of the air receiving objects or a temperature of the first air receiving object, estimates the first temperature, based on the target operating state of the airflow control device, and performs abnormality diagnosis on the airflow control device. The abnormality diagnosis device determines that there is an abnormality in the airflow control device, when a difference between the detected first temperature and the estimated first temperature is equal to or larger than a predetermined first reference value. 1. An abnormality diagnosis device that performs an abnormality diagnosis on a blower system that sends air to a plurality of air receiving objects , comprising:an operating state obtaining unit that obtains a target operating state of an airflow control device that controls flow of air to the air receiving objects;a temperature obtaining unit that obtains a temperature detected by a temperature sensor that detects a first temperature as a temperature of air fed to a first air receiving object as one of the air receiving objects or a temperature of the first air receiving object;a temperature estimating unit that estimates the first temperature, based on the target operating state of the airflow control device; andan abnormality diagnosing unit that performs an abnormality diagnosis on the airflow control device,wherein the abnormality diagnosing unit determines that there is an abnormality in the airflow control device, when a difference between the first temperature obtained by the temperature obtaining unit and the first temperature estimated by the ...

VEHICLE HEAT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A vehicle heat management system is provided. The system includes a radiator module having a battery radiator and an electric component radiator. A valve module has an inner space that is divided into a first chamber and a second chamber. Each chamber includes a first passage, a second passage, and a third passage. The first passage connects each chamber to a battery radiator, the second passage connects each chamber to a high-voltage battery core, and the third chamber connects each chamber to an electric component radiator and an electric component core. Each chamber includes therein a guide unit that selectively closes the first passage, the second passage, or the third passage depending on a rotation angle thereof. An actuator that is connected to the guide unit adjusts the rotation angle of the guide unit. 1. A vehicle heat management system , comprising:a radiator module including a battery radiator and an electric component radiator;a valve module having an inner space divided into a first chamber and a second chamber, each of which includes a first passage, a second passage, and a third passage, wherein the first passage connects each of the chambers to a battery radiator, the second passage connects each of the chambers to a high-voltage battery core, and the third chamber connects each of the chambers to an electric component radiator and an electric component core, and each of the chambers includes therein a guide unit configured to adjust an opening degree of the first passage, the second passage, or the third passage based on a rotation angle thereof; andan actuator connected to the guide unit to adjust a movement of the guide unit.2. The vehicle heat management system of claim 1 , wherein the valve module includes a separation wall that divides an inner space of the valve module into upper and lower portions to divide the inner space of the valve module into a first chamber in the upper portion and a second chamber in the lower chamber.3. The vehicle ...

WATER-COOLING TYPE BATTERY COOLING SYSTEM AND COOLING METHOD USING THE SAME

A water-cooling type battery cooling system and a cooling method using the same are provided. The water-cooling type battery cooling system cools a battery using an air conditioner system. The air conditioner system includes a refrigerant circuit to improve control of cooling discharge temperature provided therein 1. A water-cooling type battery cooling system for cooling coolant using a refrigerant of an air conditioner system including an evaporator , a compressor and a condenser , comprising:a suction pipe directly connected to the compressor, wherein a refrigerant in the evaporator flows into the compressor through the suction pipe;a chiller configured to a battery and a thermostatic expansion valve for the chiller are mounted on a particular longitudinal portion of the suction pipe to allow an internal refrigerant of the suction pipe discharged from the evaporator to pass sequentially through the thermostatic expansion valve and the chiller and to flow subsequently into the compressor along the suction pipe; anda liquid pipe having a first end connected to the condenser and a second end connected to the suction pipe between the thermostatic expansion valve and the evaporator, wherein the refrigerant discharged from the condenser flows in the liquid pipe.2. The water-cooling type battery cooling system of claim 1 , wherein the chiller includes:a chiller suction inlet port into which the internal refrigerant of the suction pipe flows;a chiller liquid inlet port into which an internal refrigerant of the liquid pipe flows; anda refrigerant outlet port through which an internal refrigerant of the chiller entered through the chiller suction inlet port and the chiller liquid inlet port is discharged.3. The water-cooling type battery cooling system of claim 2 , wherein the chiller suction inlet port and the refrigerant outlet port are coaxially formed with each other.4. The water-cooling type battery cooling system of claim 2 , wherein the thermostatic expansion valve ...

Method for controlling water-heating type ptc heater of thermal management system for vehicle

The present invention relates to a method for controlling a water-heating type PTC heater of a thermal management system for a vehicle and, more specifically, to a method for controlling a water-heating type PTC heater, in which a heat source for heating is secured by operating the water-heating type PTC heater and thereby additionally heating a coolant, while charging a battery, in a thermal management system for a vehicle, during a heating mode, in which: refrigerant circulates through a second heat exchanger, a waste heat recovery chiller, a compressor and an indoor heat exchanger; and the coolant passes through a water-cooling type battery module, the water-heating type PTC heater, a battery chiller, electric parts and the waste heat recovery chiller.

HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

A heating and cooling system for a vehicle may include: a refrigerant line provided to pass through a compressor, an interior heat exchanger for interior air-conditioning, an air-cooled condenser, and an evaporator core for interior air-conditioning, the refrigerant line configured such that a refrigerant flows therethrough; a coolant line provided to pass through a high-voltage battery core, an electric part core for an electric part, and a radiator for the electric part, the coolant line configured such that a coolant flows therethrough; and a heat exchanging part configured to exchange heat between the refrigerant flowing between the interior heat exchanger and the air-cooled condenser, and the coolant flowing between the electric part core and the radiator. 1. A heating and cooling system for a vehicle , the heating and cooling system comprising:a refrigerant line provided to pass through a compressor, an interior heat exchanger for interior air-conditioning, an air-cooled condenser, and an evaporator core for interior air-conditioning, the refrigerant line configured such that a refrigerant flows therethrough;a coolant line provided to pass through a high-voltage battery core, an electric part core for an electric part, and a radiator for the electric part, the coolant line configured such that a coolant flows therethrough; anda heat exchanging part configured to exchange heat between the refrigerant flowing between the interior heat exchanger and the air-cooled condenser, and the coolant flowing between the electric part core and the radiator.2. The heating and cooling system of claim 1 , further comprising a first refrigerant bypass line having an end branched from a point between the heat exchanging part and the air-cooled condenser and another end connected to a point between the air-cooled condenser and the evaporator core.3. The heating and cooling system of claim 2 , further comprising:a first opening and shutting valve provided on a line passing through ...

Fluid Heat Exchange Assembly, and Heat Management System of Vehicle

A fluid heat exchange assembly includes a fluid control module and a fluid heat exchange module, the fluid control module includes a first connecting lateral portion, the fluid heat exchange module includes a second connecting lateral portion; the first connecting lateral portion and the second connecting lateral portion are oppositely and sealingly arranged; the fluid heat exchange module includes a heat exchange core and a connecting component fixed by welding; the fluid control module includes at least a first flow passage and a second flow passage; the fluid heat exchange module includes a first fluid communication cavity, and the second flow passage is in communication with the first fluid communication cavity; the connecting component includes a connecting channel, the connecting channel penetrates through the connecting component. The fluid heat exchange assembly reduces pipeline arrangement and is of a small and compact integral structure. 1. A fluid heat exchange assembly , comprising a fluid control module and a fluid heat exchange module , wherein:the fluid control module comprises a first connecting lateral portion, the fluid heat exchange module comprises a second connecting lateral portion, and the first connecting lateral portion and the second connecting lateral portion are oppositely and sealingly arranged;the fluid heat exchange module comprises a heat exchange core and a connecting component fixed by welding, the connecting component is provided with the second connecting lateral portion, the connecting component comprises a third connecting lateral portion, the heat exchange core comprises a fourth connecting lateral portion, and the third connecting lateral portion and the fourth connecting lateral portion are fixed by welding;the fluid control module comprises at least a first flow passage and a second flow passage, the first flow passage is able to be in communication with the second flow passage; andthe fluid heat exchange module comprises a ...

CIRCUIT FOR THE THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF A HYBRID OR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A thermal management circuit for a hybrid or electric vehicle is disclosed. The thermal management circuit has a first reversible air conditioning loop in which a refrigerant circulates and includes a two-fluid heat exchanger arranged jointly on a second loop for the circulation of a heat-transfer fluid. The second loop for the circulation of a heat-transfer fluid includes a first circulation branch including in the direction in which the heat-transfer fluid circulates, a first pump, a first radiator arranged in an internal air flow, and a battery heat exchanger. A second circulation branch is connected in parallel with the second radiator and includes a second pump and an electric device for heating the heat-transfer fluid. A third circulation branch connected in parallel with the first pump and the battery heat exchanger includes the two-fluid heat exchanger. 1. A thermal management circuit for a hybrid or electric vehicle , said thermal management circuit comprising:a first reversible air conditioning loop in which a refrigerant circulates; anda two-fluid heat exchanger arranged jointly on a second loop for the circulation of a heat-transfer fluid, a first circulation branch including in the direction in which the heat-transfer fluid circulates, a first pump, a first radiator arranged in an internal air flow, and a battery heat exchanger,', 'a second circulation branch connected in parallel with the second radiator and including a second pump and an electric device for heating the heat-transfer fluid,', 'a third circulation branch connected in parallel with the first pump and the battery heat exchanger, said third circulation branch including the two-fluid heat exchanger., 'the second loop for the circulation of a heat-transfer fluid comprising2. The thermal management circuit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first reversible air conditioning loop includes:a first circulation pipe including in the direction in which the refrigerant circulates, a compressor, a ...

ELECTRIC VEHICLE THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR HOT CLIMATE REGIONS

The present subject matter relates to an electric vehicle thermal management system comprising at least one air conditioning system and a battery thermal management system, with a battery, for being used in hot climate region. The system comprising: a refrigerant cycle comprising a compressor, a first condenser, a second condenser; expansion devices, and an evaporator, wherein the compressor being configured to compress refrigerant vapours by increasing temperature and pressure of a refrigerant; and wherein the first condenser and the second condenser being configured to condense high pressure and high temperature of the refrigerant; and a coolant cycle comprising an electric water pump, a battery heat exchanger, the first condenser, and a heater, wherein the electric water pump being configured to pump a coolant into the coolant cycle, the first condenser being configured to heat the coolant using the heat captured from the refrigerant cycle and configured to transfer the heated coolant to the heater. 1100. An electric vehicle thermal management system comprising at least one air conditioning system and a battery thermal management system , with a battery , the system comprising:{'b': 2', '2', '4', '4', '10, 'a refrigerant cycle R comprising at least one compressor R, a first condenser CH, a second condenser R, expansion devices, a chiller CH, and an evaporator R,'}{'b': '2', 'wherein the compressor R being configured to compress refrigerant vapours by increasing temperature and pressure of a refrigerant; and'}{'b': 2', '4, 'wherein the first condenser CH and the second condenser R being configured to condense high pressure and high temperature of the refrigerant; and'}{'b': 6', '2', '2', '12, 'a coolant cycle C comprising an electric water pump C, a battery heat exchanger C, the first condenser CH, and a heater C,'}{'b': 6', '2', '12, 'wherein the electric water pump C being configured to pump a coolant into the coolant cycle C, the first condenser CH being ...

Heat pump system control method for vehicle

A control method of a heat pump system for a vehicle may include a first cooling apparatus having a first radiator, a first water pump, an electrical component, a valve, and a branch line, which are connected by a first coolant line and circulate a first coolant by the first water pump to the electrical component; a second cooling apparatus including a second radiator and a second water pump connected by a second coolant line; and an air conditioning apparatus including a compressor, a heater, an expansion valve, and a heat exchanger which are connected by a refrigerant line circulated with a refrigerant.

THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

A thermal management system for a vehicle includes a cooling apparatus for circulating a coolant in a coolant line to cool at least one electrical component provided in the coolant line, a battery cooling apparatus for circulating the coolant to the battery module, a chiller for heat exchanging the coolant with a refrigerant to control a temperature of the coolant, a heater that heats an interior of the vehicle using the coolant, and a branch line. A condenser included in the air conditioner is connected to the coolant line so as to pass the coolant circulating through the cooling apparatus. 1. A thermal management system for a vehicle comprising:a cooling apparatus including a radiator, a first water pump, and a valve which are connected through a coolant line, the cooling apparatus configured to circulate a coolant in the coolant line to cool at least one electrical component provided in the coolant line;a battery cooling apparatus including a battery coolant line connected to the valve, a second radiator, a second water pump, and a battery module which are connected through the battery coolant line to circulate the coolant in the battery module;a chiller connected to a first connection line, which is connected the battery coolant line between the second radiator and the battery module, and a second connection line connected to the valve, and connected to a refrigerant line of an air conditioner through a refrigerant connection line, the chiller being configured to adjust a temperature of the coolant by performing heat exchange between the coolant that is introduced therein and a refrigerant that is selectively supplied from the air conditioner;a heater provided in the coolant line between the electrical component and the first radiator to heat a vehicle interior by using a coolant supplied from the cooling apparatus;a branch line having a first end connected to the coolant line between the first radiator and the heater, and a second end connected to the second ...

Air-conditioner for vehicle

An air-conditioner for a vehicle includes: a first circuit in which a cooling medium circulates; a heater heating the cooling medium; a first pump disposed in the first circuit; a second circuit cooling a heat emitting portion; a second pump disposed in the second circuit; an adjustment portion controlling a circulation amount of the cooling medium flowing in the first circuit and a circulation amount of the cooling medium flowing in the second circuit; and a control portion. The vehicle includes a regenerative device, and a storage device is charged with electric energy recovered by the regenerative device. When the regenerative device is recovering the electric energy and when it is determined that power in the storage device needs to be consumed, the control portion drives the heater to heat the cooling medium such that the power in the storage device is converted into heat energy.

VEHICLE APPARATUS

A vehicle apparatus () having at least one thermal management unit () which has at least one first throughflow region () and at least one second throughflow region (), which are connectable in accordance with demand in each case to a first heat circuit () and/or to a second heat circuit (), and has a heat-exchange unit () which, in at least one operating state, exchanges heat in accordance with demand between the first throughflow region () and the second throughflow region (). 11010101212121414141616161820222222141414161616141414161616abcabcabcabcaaabcabcabcabcabc. A vehicle apparatus (; ; ) comprising at least one thermal management unit (; ; ) which has at least one first throughflow region (; ; ) and at least one second throughflow region (; ; ) , which are connectable in accordance with demand in each case to a first heat circuit () and/or to a second heat circuit () , and has a heat-exchange unit (; ; ) which , in at least one operating state , exchanges heat in accordance with demand between the first throughflow region (; ; ) and the second throughflow region (; ; ) , characterized in that the first throughflow region (; ; ) and the second throughflow region (; ; ) are configured to be flowed through in each case by a heat-transporting liquid which differs from a refrigerant.210101212242414141616acacacacac. The vehicle apparatus (; ) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the thermal management unit (; ) has at least one auxiliary heater (; ) which claim 1 , in the operating state claim 1 , generates heat in accordance with demand for the first throughflow region (; ) and/or for the second throughflow region (; ).310242628aaaa. The vehicle apparatus () according to claim 2 , characterized in that the auxiliary heater () comprises at least one heating element () which has at least one material () with a positive temperature coefficient.4102230bbb. The vehicle apparatus () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the heat-exchange unit () comprises ...

ONBOARD AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE, AIR CONDITIONING UNIT, AND VEHICLE

An onboard air conditioning device wherein the heating capability of air conditioning is improved, and gas is prevented from flowing into the vehicle interior even in the unlikely event that gas is produced by a battery. In this device, one end of an air flow channel is connected to an air conditioning unit for blowing temperature-regulated air into a vehicle interior, and the other end opens into the vehicle interior. The air flow channel draws air into the vehicle interior from the opening, the intake air is passed through a battery and heated by heat exchange, and the air is then sent to the air conditioning unit. The air conditioning unit sends the air from the air flow channel to a sensible heat exchanger, and after this air undergoes heat exchange with air taken in from another channel, the air is exhausted out of the vehicle interior. 18-. (canceled)9. An in-vehicle air conditioning apparatus comprising:an air conditioning unit that sends temperature-controlled air into a vehicle interior; andan airflow passage that is connected to the air conditioning unit at one end, that has an opening into the vehicle interior at another end, and that is used for sending air taken in from the vehicle interior into the air conditioning unit after the air is heated by exhaust heat of a battery, wherein:the air conditioning unit includes a sensible heat exchanger that discharges the air sent from the airflow passage to the outside of the vehicle interior after subjecting the air to heat exchange with air taken in from a different channel; andthe air conditioning unit sends the air taken in from the different channel and being subjected to heat exchange in the sensible heat exchanger into the vehicle interior.10. The in-vehicle air conditioning apparatus according to claim 9 , wherein the air sent from the airflow passage is guided only in a direction leading to the outside of the vehicle interior via the sensible heat exchanger.11. The in-vehicle air conditioning apparatus ...

HEAT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The present invention relates to a heat management system comprising: a refrigerant circulation line including a compressor, a compressor for compressing and discharging a refrigerant, a water cooling-type condenser for condensing the compressed refrigerant using cooling water, a first expansion valve for expanding the condensed refrigerant, and a water cooling-type evaporator for evaporating the expanded refrigerant using cooling water; a heating line including a heater core which circulates the cooling water that has exchanged heat in the water cooling-type condenser, and thereby generates conditioned air for heating; a cooling line () including a cabin cooler () which circulates the cooling water that has exchanged heat in the water cooling-type evaporator (), and thereby generates conditioned air for cooling; and a cooling line () which is connected to or disconnected from the heating line according to the cooling/heating mode, and cools a battery () and an electrical component (). The heat management system enables efficient heat management of an electrical component and a battery in a vehicle, in addition to the cooling and heating of the vehicle, and can improve heat pump performance and system efficiency. 1. A heat management system comprising:a refrigerant circulation line including a compressor compressing and discharging a refrigerant, a water-cooled type condenser condensing the compressed refrigerant using cooling water, a first expansion valve expanding the condensed refrigerant, and a water-cooled type evaporator evaporating the expanded refrigerant using the cooling water;a heating line including a heater core generating conditioned air for heating by circulating the cooling water heat-exchanged through the water-cooled type condenser;an air conditioning line including a cabin cooler generating conditioned air for cooling by circulating the cooling water heat-exchanged through the water-cooled type evaporator; anda cooling line connected to or ...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR MACHINE AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME

A temperature control system includes cooling circuitry, refrigerant circuitry, and flow control circuitry. A valve mechanism in the flow control circuitry is adjustable between a closed state and an open state to transition the cooling circuitry between a series-flow configuration and a parallel-flow configuration, and to thermally decouple and thermally couple the cooling circuitry from the refrigerant circuitry. 1. A temperature control system for a machine comprising:cooling circuitry including a first coolant conduit for exchanging heat between a coolant conveyed through the cooling circuitry and a first thermal load, and a second coolant conduit for exchanging heat between the coolant and a second thermal load;refrigerant circuitry including a refrigerant conduit, and an evaporative chiller fluidly connected with the refrigerant conduit;flow control circuitry including a flow control conduit in heat transference contact with the evaporative chiller, the flow control conduit having an incoming segment and an outgoing segment each fluidly connected to both of the first coolant conduit and the second coolant conduit, and a valve mechanism;the valve mechanism being positioned fluidly between the incoming segment and the outgoing segment, and adjustable between a closed state at which the incoming segment is blocked from the outgoing segment such that the flow control circuitry connects the first coolant conduit and the second coolant conduit in series, and an open state at which the incoming segment is fluidly connected to the outgoing segment such that the flow control circuitry connects the first coolant conduit, the second coolant conduit, and the flow control conduit in parallel.2. The system of wherein the flow control circuitry fluidly connects the first coolant conduit to the second fluid conduit according to the same connection pattern at each of the open state and the closed state of the valve mechanism.3. The system of wherein the valve mechanism ...

Electric storage device and electric storage apparatus

An electric storage apparatus includes a plurality of electric storage devices arranged side by side, each electric storage device including a case having a plurality of walls and an electric storage element which is housed in the case. The apparatus also includes a sheet-shaped heat transfer member which is in contact with outer surfaces of short sidewalls of the plurality of electric storage devices.

Electric vehicle thermal management system with series and parallel structure

Electric vehicle thermal management systems and electric vehicles using the thermal management system, are disclosed. A passenger cabin is heated by the heat dissipated from a battery and /or a motor. A cooling circuit in the management system fluidly connects the battery, the motor and a first radiator in series. The first radiator provides a heat source to the passenger cabin by means of the heat dissipated from the battery and/or the electric motor. Under certain conditions, the electric motor is selectively separated from the cooling circuit, so that when the passenger cabin needs to be heated, the thermal management system can provide heat to the passenger cabin without affecting the heat dissipation of the battery.

Vehicle

A vehicle includes a battery pack, an air conditioning system, a communication member, a pack humidity detector, an outside air humidity detector, and a controller. The battery pack contains a battery module. The air conditioning system is configured to regulate humidity of air and send the air. The communication member fluidly connects a blowing port of the air conditioning system and an inside of the battery pack. The pack humidity detector is configured to detect humidity in the inside of the battery pack. The outside air humidity detector is configured to detect humidity of an outside air. The controller is configured to control the air conditioning system so that the humidity in the battery pack is equal to or lower than the humidity of the outside air.

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT CIRCUIT

A temperature adjustment circuit includes a first temperature adjustment circuit and a second temperature adjustment circuit in which a control device is configured to switch between a circulation state where a heat-transfer medium is circulated through a connection circuit in which the first temperature adjustment circuit and the second temperature adjustment circuit are connected to each other and a non-circulation state where the heat-transfer medium is not circulated through the connection circuit.

HEATING SYSTEM OF VEHICLE

An indoor heating line is arranged to pass through a heater core for a coolant heater and indoor air conditioning, and is provided with a first pump so that coolant can flow. A battery heating line is branched from a downstream point of the heater core and connected to an upstream point of the coolant heater after passing through a battery heat exchange part for temperature-raising a high voltage battery, where the battery heating line includes a first heat exchange flow passage that connects a downstream point of the heater core to a first side of the battery heat exchange part, and a second heat exchange flow passage that connects a second side thereof and an upstream point of the coolant heater, where the first heat exchange flow passage and the second heat exchange flow passage are configured to mutually exchange heat.

HEATING SYSTEM OF VEHICLE

An indoor heating line is arranged to pass through a heater core for a coolant heater and indoor air conditioning, and is provided with a first pump so that coolant can flow. A battery heating line is branched from a downstream point of the heater core and connected to an upstream point of the coolant heater after passing through a battery heat exchange part for temperature-raising a high voltage battery, where the battery heating line includes a first heat exchange flow passage that connects a downstream point of the heater core to a first side of the battery heat exchange part, and a second heat exchange flow passage that connects a second side thereof and an upstream point of the coolant heater, where the first heat exchange flow passage and the second heat exchange flow passage are configured to mutually exchange heat.

HEATING SYSTEM OF VEHICLE

An indoor heating line is arranged to pass through a heater core for a coolant heater and indoor air conditioning, and is provided with a first pump so that coolant can flow. A battery heating line is branched from a downstream point of the heater core and connected to an upstream point of the coolant heater after passing through a battery heat exchange part for temperature-raising a high voltage battery, where the battery heating line includes a first heat exchange flow passage that connects a downstream point of the heater core to a first side of the battery heat exchange part, and a second heat exchange flow passage that connects a second side thereof and an upstream point of the coolant heater, where the first heat exchange flow passage and the second heat exchange flow passage are configured to mutually exchange heat. 1. A heating system of a vehicle , comprising:an indoor heating line arranged to pass through a coolant heater and a heater core for indoor air conditioning and provided with a first pump so that coolant flows therein; anda battery heating line branched from a downstream point of the heater core and connected to an upstream point of the coolant heater after passing through a battery heat exchange part for temperature-raising a high voltage battery;wherein the battery heating line further comprises:a first heat exchange flow passage that connects a downstream point of the heater core to a first side of the battery heat exchange part; anda second heat exchange flow passage that connects a second side of the battery heat exchange part and an upstream point of the coolant heater;wherein the first heat exchange flow passage and the second heat exchange flow passage are configured to mutually exchange heat.2. The heating system of the vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the indoor heating line further comprises:a first bypass flow passage connecting the point where the first heat exchange flow passage is connected and the point where the second heat exchange ...

HEAT PUMP SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

A heat pump system for vehicle includes a cooling device including a radiator and a first water pump by a cooling line and circulating a coolant along the cooling line to cool an electric component; a battery module provided on a battery cooling line selectively connected to the cooling line through a first valve; a HVAC module including an internal heater connected to the cooling line through a first connection line, a cooler connected to the battery cooling line through a second connection line, and an opening or closing door provided between the internal heater and the cooler and controlling external air passing through the cooler to be selectively introduced into the internal heater depending on cooling, heating, and heating and dehumidifying modes of the vehicle; and a centralized energy (CE) module connected to each of the battery cooling line and the cooling line. 1. A heat pump system for a vehicle , comprising:a cooling device including a radiator and a first water pump by a cooling line and circulating a coolant along the cooling line to cool an electric component;a battery module provided on a battery cooling line selectively connected to the cooling line through a first valve;a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) module including an internal heater connected to the cooling line through a first connection line, a cooler connected to the battery cooling line through a second connection line, and an opening or closing door provided between the internal heater and the cooler and controlling external air passing through the cooler to be selectively introduced into the internal heater depending on cooling, heating, and heating and dehumidifying modes of the vehicle; anda centralized energy (CE) module connected to each of the battery cooling line and the cooling line, exchanging thermal energy generated at the time of condensing and evaporating a refrigerant circulated therein with heat of a coolant, and supplying a low-temperature or high- ...

HVAC SYSTEM OF VEHICLE

A heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC) system of a vehicle includes: a battery circulation line having a battery radiator, a main valve, a high voltage battery core, and a cooling heat exchanger so as to circulate a first coolant therethrough, with the cooling heat exchanger being provided to be heat-exchangeable with an indoor HVAC refrigerant line; a branch line including a water heating heater and selectively connected to the battery circulation line through the main valve; and a controller selectively cooling or heating the high voltage battery core by controlling an operation of the main valve, the water heating heater, and the indoor HVAC refrigerant line. 1. A heating , ventilating , air conditioning (HVAC) system of a vehicle , the HVAC system comprising:a battery circulation line having a battery radiator, a main valve, a high voltage battery core, and a cooling heat exchanger so as to circulate a first coolant therethrough, with the cooling heat exchanger being provided to be heat-exchangeable with an indoor HVAC refrigerant line;a branch line including a water heating heater and selectively connected to the battery circulation line through the main valve; anda controller selectively cooling or heating the high voltage battery core by controlling an operation of the main valve, the water heating heater, and the indoor HVAC refrigerant line.2. The HVAC system of claim 1 , wherein one terminal of the branch line is connected to the main valve and another terminal thereof is connected to the battery circulation line so that the first coolant bypasses the battery radiator by the branch line.3. The HVAC system of claim 1 , wherein a portion of a line including the high voltage battery core and the cooling heat exchanger of the battery circulation line is connected to the branch line to form a cooling and heating line claim 1 , andthe cooling and heating line is a closed loop in which the first coolant circulates.4. The HVAC system of claim 3 , wherein ...

FLOW CIRCUIT SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD THEREOF

The invention relates to a flow circuit system () for a vehicle, with a first flow circuit () guiding a first fluid and operable as a heat pump, and a second flow circuit () with a conveying device () guiding a second fluid, and a switching device (), wherein in the provided flow direction of the first fluid downstream of a compressor () and upstream of an expansion element (), at least one first heat exchanger () between the first and second fluids, wherein the second flow circuit () has at least two flow circuit modes, wherein in the first flow circuit mode, apart from the at least one conveying device () for the second fluid and the at least one first heat exchanger (), at least one outside heat exchanger () which may be flowed through by the second fluid and is configured as a radiator is connected to the second flow circuit (), and in the second flow circuit mode this at least one outside heat exchanger () is not connected to the at least second flow circuit () containing the conveyor device () and the first heat exchanger (), and preferably is also a heating flow circuit. In this way more flexibility is created in the flow circuit system () for a vehicle. 2110. The flow circuit system () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the first flow circuit () is configured such that a supercritically operable fluid is supercritically operable as the first fluid.31. The flow circuit system () according to claim 2 , characterized in that the first fluid is CO2.41. The flow circuit system () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the second fluid is water.51103159. The flow circuit system () according to claim 1 , characterized in that in the first flow circuit () claim 1 , in the provided flow direction of the first fluid downstream of the at least one compressor () and upstream of the at least one expansion element () claim 1 , a further heat exchanger () configured as a fluid-air heat exchanger and operable as a condenser or gas cooler is arranged. ...

HEAT PUMP SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

A heat pump system for vehicle includes a cooling device including a radiator and a first water pump by a cooling line and circulating a coolant along the cooling line to cool an electric component; a battery module provided on a battery cooling line selectively connected to the cooling line through a first valve; a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) module including an internal heater connected to the cooling line through a first connection line, a cooler connected to the battery cooling line through a second connection line, and an opening or closing door provided between the internal heater and the cooler and controlling external air passing through the cooler to be selectively introduced into the internal heater depending on cooling, heating, and heating and dehumidifying modes of the vehicle; and a centralized energy (CE) module connected to each of the battery cooling line and the cooling line. 1. A heat pump system for a vehicle , comprising:a cooling device including a radiator and a first water pump by a cooling line and circulating a coolant along the cooling line to cool an electric component;a battery module provided on a battery cooling line selectively connected to the cooling line through a first valve;a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) module including an internal heater connected to the cooling line through a first connection line, a cooler connected to the battery cooling line through a second connection line, and an opening or closing door provided between the internal heater and the cooler and controlling external air passing through the cooler to be selectively introduced into the internal heater depending on cooling, heating, and heating and dehumidifying modes of the vehicle; anda centralized energy (CE) module connected to each of the battery cooling line and the cooling line, exchanging thermal energy generated at the time of condensing and evaporating a refrigerant circulated therein with heat of a coolant, ...

HEAT PUMP SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

A heat pump system for a vehicle may include a cooling apparatus including a radiator, a first water pump, a first valve, and a reservoir tank which are connected through a coolant line, and configured to circulate a coolant in the coolant line to cool at least one electrical component provided in the coolant line; a battery cooling apparatus configured to include a battery coolant line connected to the reservoir tank through a second valve, and a second water pump and a battery module which are connected through the battery coolant line to circulate the coolant in the battery module; and a heating apparatus including a heating line connected to the coolant line through a third valve to heat a vehicle interior by use of a coolant and a third water pump provided on the heating line, and a heater. 1. A heat pump system for a vehicle , the system comprising:a cooling apparatus including: a radiator, a first water pump, a first valve, and a reservoir tank which are connected through a coolant line, and configured to circulate a coolant in the coolant line to cool at least one electrical component mounted in the coolant line;a battery cooling apparatus including a battery coolant line connected to the reservoir tank through a second valve, and a second water pump and a battery module which are connected through the battery coolant line to circulate the coolant in the battery module;a heating apparatus including a heating line connected to the coolant line through a third valve to heat a vehicle interior by use of a coolant and a third water pump mounted on the heating line, and a heater; anda chiller mounted in a branch line which is connected to the battery coolant line through the second valve, and connected to a refrigerant line of an air conditioner through a refrigerant connection line, to adjust a temperature of the coolant by performing heat exchange between the coolant which is selectively introduced into a connection line connecting the coolant line and the ...

INTEGRATED THERMAL MANAGEMENT MODULE FOR VEHICLE

An integrated thermal management module may include a first pump for flowing coolant of an indoor heating line for connecting a first heat exchanger heat-exchanged with a condenser of a refrigerant line and an indoor air-conditioning heating core, a second pump for flowing coolant of an indoor cooling line for connecting a second heat exchanger heat-exchanged with an evaporator of a refrigerant line and an indoor air-conditioning cooling core, a fourth pump for flowing coolant of a battery line for connecting a high-voltage battery core and a third radiator, a first valve simultaneously connected to a second radiator line for connecting the first heat exchanger and a second radiator, the indoor heating line, and the battery line to change flow direction of the coolant, and a second valve simultaneously connected to the indoor cooling line and the battery line to change flow direction of the coolant. 1. An integrated thermal management module for a vehicle , the module including:a first pump mounted in an indoor heating line and of flowing coolant of the indoor heating line connecting a first heat exchanger of the indoor heating line heat-exchanged with a condenser of a refrigerant line and an indoor air-conditioning heating core of the indoor heating line;a second pump mounted in an indoor cooling line and of flowing coolant of the indoor cooling line connecting a second heat exchanger of the indoor cooling line heat-exchanged with an evaporator of the refrigerant line and an indoor air-conditioning cooling core of the indoor cooling line;a third pump mounted in an electric component line and of flowing coolant of the electric component line connecting an electric component core of the electric component line and a first radiator;a fourth pump mounted in a battery line and of flowing coolant of the battery line connecting a battery core and a third radiator;a first valve connected to a second radiator line connecting the first heat exchanger and a second radiator, ...

VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING APPARATUS

The vehicle air conditioning apparatus comprises at least one physical condition information sensor which detects information on physical conditions of passengers in a vehicle as physical condition information. The vehicle air conditioning apparatus selectively executes an outside-air circulation control for discharging air from an interior of the vehicle to outside of the vehicle and introducing outside air to the interior of the vehicle from the outside of the vehicle and an interior-air circulation control for taking the air from the interior of the vehicle and returning the taken air to the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle air conditioning apparatus executes the outside-air circulation control when the electronic control unit determines that at least one of the passengers has an infection, based on the physical condition information. 1. A vehicle air conditioning apparatus , comprising:at least one physical condition information sensor which detects information on physical conditions of passengers in a vehicle as physical condition information; andan electronic control unit configured to selectively execute (i) an outside-air circulation control for discharging air from an interior of the vehicle to outside of the vehicle and introducing outside air to the interior of the vehicle from the outside of the vehicle and (ii) an interior-air circulation control for taking the air from the interior of the vehicle and returning the taken air to the interior of the vehicle,wherein the electronic control unit executes the outside-air circulation control when the electronic control unit determines that at least one of the passengers has an infection, based on the physical condition information.2. The vehicle air conditioning apparatus as set forth in claim 1 , wherein:the vehicle air conditioning apparatus further comprises taking openings for taking the air from the interior of the vehicle; andwhen the electronic control unit determines that at least one of the ...

Air conditioner for vehicle

An air conditioner for a vehicle is provided which is capable of appropriately cooling a battery while effectively utilizing the heat of the battery for heating of a vehicle interior. A battery temperature adjustment device 61 which adjusts the temperature of a battery 55 has a refrigerant-heat medium heat exchanger 64 to exchange heat between a refrigerant and a heat medium. A controller executes a first heating/battery cooling mode to let the refrigerant discharged from a compressor 2 radiate heat in a radiator 4 , decompress the refrigerant, and then let the refrigerant absorb heat in an outdoor heat exchanger 7 and the refrigerant-heat medium heat exchanger, and a second heating/battery cooling mode to let the refrigerant discharged from the compressor radiate heat in the radiator and the outdoor heat exchanger, decompress the refrigerant, and then let the refrigerant absorb heat in the refrigerant-heat medium heat exchanger.

Vehicle thermal system architecture

A thermal energy management system for a vehicle is provided that is configured to supply thermal energy to a passenger compartment of the vehicle. The thermal energy management system may include three thermal fluid loops. The first thermal fluid loop may include a coolant pump circulating a coolant through at least a vehicle battery, a transmission oil cooler of the vehicle, and a chiller such that the coolant is configured to selectively transfer thermal energy from the vehicle battery, the transmission oil cooler, and the chiller. The second thermal fluid loop may circulate oil through the transmission oil cooler. The third thermal fluid loop may circulate a refrigerant through at least the chiller and at least one condenser such that the third thermal fluid loop is configured to transfer thermal energy to the passenger compartment.

VEHICLE HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD

A vehicle heating and cooling system includes a refrigerated loop, a coolant loop and a control module. The refrigerant loop includes a condenser, an evaporator, a compressor and an expansion valve through which refrigerant flows. The coolant loop includes a plurality of heat exchangers, a plurality of coolant flow control valves, a first component circuit, an isolatable second component circuit and an external circuit. 1. A vehicle heating and cooling system , comprising:a refrigerant loop including at least a condenser, an evaporator, a compressor and an expansion valve through which a refrigerant flows;a coolant loop including a plurality of air-to-coolant heat exchangers, a plurality of coolant flow control valves, a first component circuit including a first component and an isolatable second component circuit including a second component through which a coolant flows; anda control module connected to the plurality of coolant flow control valves to control the flow of the coolant through the coolant loop depending upon a mode of operation.2. The vehicle heating and cooling system of claim 1 , wherein the isolatable second component circuit includes a second component circuit heat exchanger.3. The vehicle heating and cooling system of claim 2 , wherein the isolatable second component circuit includes a second component circuit coolant pump.4. The vehicle heating and cooling system of claim 3 , wherein the first component circuit includes a first component circuit coolant pump.5. The vehicle heating and cooling system of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of coolant flow control valves includes a component circuit valve shared by the first component circuit and the isolatable second component circuit.6. The vehicle heating and cooling system of claim 5 , wherein the coolant loop further includes an external circuit.7. The vehicle heating and cooling system of claim 6 , wherein the external circuit includes an external heat exchanger.8. The vehicle heating and cooling ...

Thermal Management System for Electrified Vehicle

A vehicle thermal management system including a cabin thermal loop, a battery thermal loop, a parallel valve assembly, and a controller is provided. The cabin thermal loop may include a first chiller. The battery thermal loop may include a second chiller and a high-voltage (HV) battery. The parallel valve assembly selectively may link the thermal loops. The controller may be programmed to, responsive to detection of a high load condition, command the parallel valve assembly to link the thermal loops such that the chillers operate together to cool a vehicle cabin and the HV battery. The parallel valve assembly may include a three-way valve and a conduit system selectively connecting the chillers, the three-way valve, and the HV battery. 1. A vehicle thermal management system comprising:a cabin thermal loop including a first chiller;a battery thermal loop including a second chiller and a high-voltage (HV) battery;a parallel valve assembly to selectively link the thermal loops; anda controller programmed to, responsive to detection of a high load condition, command the parallel valve assembly to link the thermal loops such that the chillers operate together to cool a vehicle cabin and the HV battery.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the parallel valve assembly includes a three-way valve and a conduit system selectively connecting the chillers claim 1 , the three-way valve claim 1 , and the HV battery claim 1 , and wherein the controller is further programmed to transition the three-way valve between a first position in which the first chiller is not in fluid communication with the HV battery and a second position in which both the first chiller and the second chiller are in fluid communication with the HV battery.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the cabin thermal loop further includes an electronic expansion valve disposed between a condenser and a chiller claim 1 , wherein the electronic expansion valve includes a shutoff valve in communication with the controller ...

OPERATION OF COMBINED COOLING CIRCUIT FOR POWER ELECTRONICS AND BATTERY

A thermal management system for a vehicle includes a coolant loop routed through a traction battery, a battery chiller, a power electronics device, and a radiator. The system also includes a battery bypass valve in the coolant loop configured to, in a bypass position, bypass the traction battery and the battery chiller. The system includes a controller programmed to, in response to a demand for cabin cooling being greater than a predetermined demand, operate the battery bypass valve in the bypass position. 1. A vehicle comprising:a coolant loop including a traction battery, a battery chiller, a power electronics device, and a radiator;a battery bypass valve in the coolant loop configured to, in a bypass position, bypass the traction battery and the battery chiller; anda controller programmed to, in response to a demand for cabin cooling being greater than a predetermined demand, command the battery bypass valve to the bypass position.2. The vehicle of wherein the controller is further programmed to claim 1 , in response to the demand for cabin cooling falling below a second predetermined demand claim 1 , command the battery bypass valve to a battery flow position to flow coolant to the traction battery and the battery chiller.3. The vehicle of wherein the controller is further programmed to claim 1 , in response to a battery temperature being greater than a predetermined temperature claim 1 , command the battery bypass valve to a battery flow position to flow coolant to the traction battery and the battery chiller.4. The vehicle of wherein the controller is further programmed to claim 1 , in response to bypassing the traction battery and the battery chiller for greater than a predetermined time claim 1 , command the battery bypass valve to a battery flow position to flow coolant to the traction battery and the battery chiller.5. The vehicle of wherein the demand for cabin cooling is based on a mode of operation of a cabin climate control system.6. The vehicle of ...

LIQUID PUMP

Provided is a liquid pump included in a module in which a flow path is changed depending on an operation mode. The liquid pump may have a flow path change means and a liquid transfer means integrally formed with each other; may reduce a package size by forming an inner flow path which may change a flow of cooling water in the flow path change means and the liquid transfer means which are integrally formed with each other; may have a simplified assembling structure and a coupling structure preventing both cooling water leakage and assembly loosening; and may minimize the number of components, assembling tools and connected portions in the module. 1. A liquid pump comprising:a liquid transfer means including a body of the liquid transfer means including a liquid pumping means provided therein with an impeller to which a motor is connected, and a plurality of distribution paths respectively formed in a tubular shape and including a first distribution path of the liquid transfer means allowing liquid to flow into and out of the body of the liquid transfer means; anda flow path change means including a body of the flow path change means provided therein with a plurality of opening/closing means, and a plurality of distribution paths respectively formed in a tubular shape and including a first distribution path of the flow path change means allowing liquid to flow into and out of the body of the flow path change means,wherein the liquid transfer means and the flow path change means are integrally formed with each other in such a manner that the first distribution path of the liquid transfer means and the first distribution path of the flow path change means are integrally connected to each other.2. The liquid pump of claim 1 ,{'b': 110', '120', '111', '121, 'wherein when the liquid transfer means and the flow path change means are formed as an integral component, the first distribution path of the liquid transfer means and the first distribution path of the flow path ...

Thermal management system

A thermal management system includes a cooling liquid circulation flow path, a refrigerant circulation flow path and a first heat exchanger. The first heat exchanger includes a first heat exchange portion and a second heat exchange portion. The cooling liquid circulation flow path includes a first heat exchange assembly, a second heat exchange assembly and a first branch. The thermal management system has a heating mode. After passing through the first heat exchange assembly, one path of the cooling liquid flows to the first branch, and another path of the cooling liquid flows to the second heat exchange assembly. The cooling liquid after flowing through the first branch and after flowing through the second heat exchange assembly merge and then flow to the first heat exchange portion. As a result, the number of heat exchangers used by the thermal management system to recover waste heat is reduced.

Vehicle Thermal Management System and Heat Exchangers

A thermal management system and methods for thermal management include selective use of heat exchange between thermal loops for heating, cooling, battery, and refrigerant in order to increase temperature control and efficiency of the thermal management system. 1. A thermal management system for a vehicle , comprising:a heating loop through which a heating loop coolant flows;a refrigerant loop having a first heat exchanger in thermal communication with the heating loop and through which a refrigerant flows, the first heat exchanger configured to increase a temperature of the heating loop coolant using the refrigerant;a second heat exchanger in the heating loop downstream of the first heat exchanger through which the heating loop coolant flows; anda cabin blower configured to force air across the second heat exchanger and into a passenger cabin of a vehicle, heating the passenger cabin and decreasing a temperature of the heating loop coolant.2. The thermal management system of claim 1 , further comprising:a third heat exchanger in the heating loop downstream of the second heat exchanger through which the heating loop coolant flows; anda battery loop in thermal communication with the third heat exchanger and through which a battery loop coolant flows, the third heat exchanger configured to increase a temperature of the battery loop coolant.3. The thermal management system of claim 1 , further comprising:an electric heater in the heating loop upstream of the second heat exchanger and through which the heating loop coolant flows, the electric heater configured to increase a temperature of the heating loop coolant.4. The thermal management system of claim 1 , wherein the first heat exchanger is a gas cooler.5. The thermal management system of claim 1 , wherein the first heat exchanger is a liquid-cooled gas cooler claim 1 , and wherein the second heat exchanger is a heater core of a heating and ventilation system of the vehicle.6. A method for thermal management claim 1 , ...