HEAT PUMP FOR A VEHICLE
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    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240278620A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-22

    申请号:US18652145

    申请日:2024-05-01

    IPC分类号: B60H1/00 B60H1/32

    摘要: A heat pump includes a refrigerant loop. The refrigerant loop includes an accumulator having an inlet and an outlet, a compressor, a first heat exchanger, and a first coupling point. The compressor includes a low-pressure inlet and an outlet. The low-pressure inlet is downstream of the outlet of the accumulator. The first heat exchanger includes an inlet and an outlet. The first coupling point is positioned immediately downstream of the outlet of the accumulator and immediately upstream of the low-pressure inlet of the compressor. The first coupling point is immediately downstream of the outlet of the first heat exchanger such that a first heat exchange fluid circulating through the refrigerant loop is directed to the low-pressure inlet of the compressor upon exiting the outlet of the first heat exchanger.

    ENHANCED VEHICLE WINDOW ANTI-FOGGING STRATEGY

    公开(公告)号:US20240051369A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-15

    申请号:US18492188

    申请日:2023-10-23

    IPC分类号: B60H1/00 B60H1/32

    摘要: A method for defogging a window of a vehicle includes steps of automatically selecting a climate control system operating mode and determining a risk of window fogging. The climate control system operating mode is selected from an outside air mode, an air-conditioning mode, and a defrost mode. A controller determines the risk of window fogging according to one or more inputs, and the same or a different controller may automatically select the climate control system operating mode. The controller is configured to increase a climate control system blower speed to increase a rate of airflow provided by the currently-actuated climate control system operating mode. The controller may sequentially advance the climate control system operating mode through the outside air mode, air-conditioning mode, and defrost mode.

    HEAT PUMP REFRIGERANT LOOP ARRANGEMENTS

    公开(公告)号:US20220410664A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-12-29

    申请号:US17357149

    申请日:2021-06-24

    IPC分类号: B60H1/32 B60H1/00

    摘要: A heat pump includes a refrigerant loop. The refrigerant loop includes a compressor, a first condenser, a vapor generator having a first region and a second region, a first expansion valve, a second expansion valve, and a first evaporator. A branching point is positioned between the first condenser and the vapor generator. The branching point diverts a portion of a first heat exchange fluid circulating through the refrigerant loop to the vapor generator. The first expansion valve is positioned between the branching point and the vapor generator. An outlet of the vapor generator is coupled to a mid-pressure inlet port of the compressor.

    ENHANCED VEHICLE WINDOW ANTI-FOGGING STRATEGY

    公开(公告)号:US20210339604A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-04

    申请号:US17371853

    申请日:2021-07-09

    IPC分类号: B60H1/00

    摘要: A method for defogging a window of a vehicle includes steps of automatically selecting a climate control system operating mode and determining a risk of window fogging. The climate control system operating mode is selected from an outside air mode, an air-conditioning mode, and a defrost mode. A controller determines the risk of window fogging according to one or more inputs, and the same or a different controller may automatically select the climate control system operating mode. The controller is configured to increase a climate control system blower speed to increase a rate of airflow provided by the currently-actuated climate control system operating mode. The controller may sequentially advance the climate control system operating mode through the outside air mode, air-conditioning mode, and defrost mode.

    Vehicle HVAC system with auxiliary coolant loop for heating and cooling vehicle interior

    公开(公告)号:US11110777B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-07

    申请号:US16690622

    申请日:2019-11-21

    IPC分类号: B60H3/00 B60H1/00 B60H1/08

    摘要: 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 coolant loop for heating and cooling at least a portion of the passenger compartment. The auxiliary coolant loop includes a pump for moving a coolant, within the auxiliary coolant loop, through a first heat exchanger coupled to the refrigerant loop via an expansion device, a second heat exchanger positioned within the passenger compartment, and a third heat exchanger coupled to the coolant loop. A flow control valve controls a flow of coolant to the third heat exchanger. The temperature of the coolant within the auxiliary coolant loop is controlled utilizing the flow valve and the pump. The first and third heat exchangers may be in parallel for controlling the movement of coolant there between to control temperature.