Systems and methods for heating and cooling a vehicle using a heat pump

    公开(公告)号:US11124041B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-21

    申请号:US15970761

    申请日:2018-05-03

    Applicant: PACCAR Inc

    Abstract: Systems and methods for heating and cooling a vehicle using a heat pump are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a system for heating and cooling the vehicle includes a heat pump having: a compressor located in an engine compartment of the vehicle, and an evaporator located in a sleeper or a cab of the vehicle. The system also includes a controller for selecting a cooling mode or a heating mode for the heat pump. In one embodiment, the system includes a clutch for engaging the compressor with a transmission of the vehicle.

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