Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090188266 | HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM HAVING A THERMAL ENERGY EXCHANGER - A control module for a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system for a vehicle is disclosed, the module includes a thermal energy exchanger having a phase change material disposed therein, whereby the phase change material is directly cooled and recharged by a fluid from a refrigeration system. | 07-30-2009 |
20090191804 | HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM HAVING A THERMAL ENERGY EXCHANGER - A control module for a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system for a vehicle is disclosed, the module including a thermal energy exchanger having a phase change material disposed therein, whereby the phase change material is cooled and recharged by at least one of a flow of air from an evaporator and a fluid from a refrigeration system. | 07-30-2009 |
20090211732 | THERMAL ENERGY EXCHANGER FOR A HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - A thermal energy exchanger for a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system is disclosed, the thermal energy exchanger includes a phase change material disposed therein, whereby the phase change material is at least one of encapsulated by a thermally conductive material and impregnated with a thermally conductive material. | 08-27-2009 |
20100101239 | MULTI-MODE HVAC SYSTEM WITH THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE - Disclosed embodiments include systems for heating and cooling the interior climate of a vehicle. In some embodiments, the system comprises a conduit having a first fluid channel, a second fluid channel, a fluid diversion channel configured to divert fluid flow between the first and second channels, and a thermoelectric device operatively connected to the fluid conduit. In certain embodiments, the thermoelectric device comprises a plurality of thermal zones. In some embodiments, the plurality of thermal zones comprises a first thermal zone connected to a first electric circuit switchable between a first polarity and a second polarity and a second thermal zone connected to a second electric circuit switchable between the first polarity and the second polarity independent of the polarity of the first electric circuit. | 04-29-2010 |
20100155018 | HVAC SYSTEM FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE - A heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a hybrid vehicle is disclosed, the HVAC system including at least one thermoelectric device for providing supplemental heating and cooling for air supplied to a passenger compartment of the vehicle to maximize an efficiency of operation of the hybrid vehicle during operation of the HVAC system. | 06-24-2010 |
20100287952 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM WITH THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE - Certain disclosed embodiments pertain to controlling temperature in a passenger compartment of a vehicle. For example, a temperature control system (TCS) can include an air channel configured to deliver airflow to the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The TCS can include a one thermal energy source and a heat transfer device connected to the air channel. A first fluid circuit can circulate coolant to the thermal energy source and a thermoelectric device (TED). A second fluid circuit can circulate coolant to the TED and the heat transfer device. A bypass circuit can connect the thermal energy source to the heat transfer device. An actuator can cause coolant to circulate selectively in either the bypass circuit or the first fluid circuit and the second fluid circuit. A control device can operate the actuator when it is determined that the thermal energy source is ready to provide heat to the airflow. | 11-18-2010 |
20100313576 | HYBRID VEHICLE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a hybrid vehicle is disclosed, the HVAC system including at least one thermoelectric device for providing supplemental heating and cooling for air supplied to a passenger compartment of the vehicle. In some embodiments, the HVAC system has at least a first circuit and a second circuit. The first circuit can be configured to transfer heat to or from an electric side of the hybrid vehicle. The second circuit can be configured to transfer heat to or from a fuel-fed side of the hybrid vehicle. | 12-16-2010 |
20100326092 | HEAT EXCHANGER TUBE HAVING INTEGRATED THERMOELECTRIC DEVICES - A heat exchanger for a vehicle is shown, wherein the heat exchanger includes a plurality of tubes having integrated thermoelectric devices disposed thereon to facilitate heat transfer between the tubes and an atmosphere surrounding the tubes. | 12-30-2010 |
20110107772 | THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE EFFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT USING DYNAMIC FEEDBACK - A cooling system is disclosed including a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, a means for regulating a flow of a fluid, and a thermoelectric device for cooling a fluid, wherein a difference in temperature between a hot side and a cold side of the thermoelectric device is minimized and an efficiency of the thermoelectric device is maximized. | 05-12-2011 |
20120171032 | GUIDE DEVICE FOR A CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER - A centrifugal blower including a hollow housing and an impeller having a plurality of blades disposed in the hollow housing, wherein the impeller causes a fluid received in a fluid inlet of the hollow housing to flow in a radially outward direction to a fluid outlet of the hollow housing. A guide device for directing the flow of the fluid in the blower is disposed in the fluid inlet of the hollow housing, the guide device including a shroud configured to militate against turbulence, noise, a recirculation of flow of the fluid at the fluid inlet, and interference between the guide device and balance weights of the blower during an assembly of the blower. | 07-05-2012 |
20120199326 | INTERNAL HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger includes an outer tube and an inner tube coaxially arranged within the outer tube. Both of the outer tube and the inner tube include a fluid channel formed therein. A first fluid flows through the fluid channel of the outer tube, and a second fluid, in heat exchange relationship with the first fluid, flows through the fluid channel of the inner tube. At least one heat conductive feature is formed between the outer tube and the inner tube, and on an inner surface of the inner tube to maximize a heat exchange between the fluids. | 08-09-2012 |
20130087316 | THERMAL ENERGY EXCHANGER FOR A HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - A thermal energy exchanger for a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system of the present invention includes a plurality of first tubes, a plurality of second tubes disposed downstream of the first tubes, and a plurality of third tubes disposed downstream of the second tubes. At least a portion of at least one of the second tubes includes a phase change material disposed therein and at least a portion of at least one of the third tubes includes a phase change material disposed therein. | 04-11-2013 |
20130105126 | THERMAL ENERGY EXCHANGER FOR A HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM | 05-02-2013 |
20130199288 | FLUID FLOW DISTRIBUTION DEVICE - A fluid flow distribution device for a fluid component configured to improve a distribution of a fluid flow therein. The fluid flow distribution includes a plurality of walls. The walls form a chamber configured to receive a fluid flow from a fluid source therein. The chamber is in fluid communication with a fluid inlet of the fluid component and a plurality of flow paths. Each of the flow paths includes an inlet and an outlet. At least one of the walls includes an inner surface, wherein a distance between the inner surface and a plane generally defined by the inlets of the flow paths non-uniformly progressively decreases in respect of a general direction of the fluid flow into the fluid flow distribution device to downwardly direct the fluid flow into the flow paths adjacent thereto. | 08-08-2013 |
20130213058 | THERMOELECTRIC-BASED THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Disclosed is a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system for a vehicle that operates in a heating mode, a cooling mode or a demisting mode. In some embodiments, the system includes a first circuit having first pump for circulating a first medium therein, a second circuit having a second pump for circulating a second medium therein and a thermoelectric module having a first surface in thermal contact with the first medium and a second surface in thermal contact with the second medium. | 08-22-2013 |
20130232996 | CONTROL STRATEGY FOR A ZONAL HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE - A climate control system of a vehicle and a method of controlling the climate control system to minimize vehicle energy consumption and maximize occupant comfort. The climate control system includes a main HVAC system for conditioning a fluid discharged into a passenger compartment of the vehicle, an auxiliary HVAC system for conditioning a localized fluid of at least one HVAC zones of the passenger compartment, a seat system, and an HVAC controller. The HVAC controller controls the main HVAC system, the auxiliary HVAC system, and the seat system based upon at least one parameter and condition which pertains to at least one of electrical energy consumption of the vehicle and occupant comfort. | 09-12-2013 |
20140060086 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEMS WITH THERMOELECTRIC DEVICES - Temperature control systems and methods can be designed for controlling the interior climate of a vehicle or other the climate of another desired region. The temperature control system for a vehicle can have a thermoelectric system providing heating and/or cooling, including supplemental heating and/or cooling. The thermoelectric system can transfer thermal energy between a working fluid, such as liquid coolant, and comfort air upon application of electric current of a selected polarity. The thermoelectric system can supplement or replace the heat provided from an internal combustion engine or other primary heat source. The thermoelectric system can also supplement or replace cold energy provided from a compressor-based refrigeration system or other primary cold energy source. | 03-06-2014 |
20140113536 | ZONAL AIRFLOW SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - A fluid flow system of the present invention includes a supply source for conditioning a flow of fluid and a plurality of ducts for delivering the conditioned fluid to a passenger compartment of a vehicle. One of the ducts is a discharge device having an outer peripheral wall and a flow distribution assembly. The outer peripheral wall and the flow distribution assembly are configured to improve a distribution of the fluid to the passenger compartment. The flow distribution assembly includes a plurality of plates having various thicknesses and flow paths of different sizes and spacing formed therein to direct and substantially uniform distribute the fluid, maximizing a performance and an efficiency of the fluid flow system. | 04-24-2014 |
20140182826 | HEAT EXCHANGER MANIFOLD WITH A FLUID FLOW DISTRIBUTION FEATURE - A heat exchanger configured to condition a flow of fluid therein. The heat exchanger includes a first manifold, a second manifold, and a conditioning assembly having a plurality of tubular elements extending between the first manifold and the second manifold. The first manifold includes a first end having an inlet formed therein and a second end formed opposite the first end. The first manifold is formed by at least one wall having at least one fluid flow distribution feature integrally formed therein. The at least one fluid flow distribution feature includes a channel extending substantially parallel to a general direction of flow of the fluid through the first manifold. | 07-03-2014 |
20140202661 | THERMAL STORAGE EVAPORATOR AND SYSTEM - A control module for a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system includes a housing having an air flow conduit formed therein. An evaporator core is disposed in the air flow conduit, wherein at least a portion of the evaporator is configured to receive a first fluid from a first fluid source therein. An internal thermal energy exchanger is disposed in the air flow conduit downstream of at least a portion of the evaporator core and upstream of a blend door disposed in the air flow conduit. The internal thermal energy exchanger is configured to receive a second fluid from a second fluid source therein, wherein the first fluid is a refrigerant and the second fluid is at least one of a phase change material, a coolant, and a phase change material coolant. | 07-24-2014 |
20140202672 | HEAT EXCHANGER MANIFOLD IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRANSIENT START-UP - A heat exchanger configured to condition a flow of fluid therein. The heat exchanger includes a first manifold, a second manifold, and a conditioning assembly having a plurality of tubular elements extending between the first manifold and the second manifold. The first manifold includes a first end having an inlet formed therein and a second end formed opposite the first end, wherein a generally tapered portion of the second end of the first manifold and a fluid drain feature formed in the generally tapered portion of the first manifold are configured to minimize an amount of the first fluid remaining in at least one of the first manifold and the tubular elements after operation of the heat exchanger. | 07-24-2014 |
20140208784 | REFRIGERATION SYSTEM WITH ISENTROPIC EXPANSION NOZZLE - A refrigeration system is provided that comprises a compressor, condenser, a thermal expansion valve, an isentropic expansion nozzle, and an evaporator. An isentropic expansion nozzle includes an inlet and an outlet with the isentropic expansion nozzle inlet fluidly coupled to a thermal expansion valve outlet. The evaporator includes an inlet and an outlet, wherein the evaporator inlet is fluidly coupled to the isentropic expansion nozzle outlet and the evaporator outlet is fluidly coupled to the compressor inlet. Using the system, a fluid can be modified prior to evaporation. The fluid is passed through the thermal expansion valve to decrease a pressure and decrease a temperature of the fluid. The fluid is then passed through the isentropic expansion nozzle to increase a velocity of the fluid without substantially changing the temperature of the fluid. The fluid is thereafter passed into the evaporator. | 07-31-2014 |
20140208793 | INTEGRATED HOT AND COLD STORAGE SYSTEMS LINKED TO HEAT PUMP - A control module for a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system includes a housing having an air flow conduit formed therein. An evaporator core is disposed in the air flow conduit, wherein at least a portion of the evaporator is configured to receive a fluid from a fluid source therein. An internal thermal energy exchanger is disposed in the air flow conduit downstream of at least a portion of the evaporator core and upstream of a blend door disposed in the air flow conduit. The internal thermal energy exchanger is configured to receive a second fluid from a second fluid source and a third fluid from a third fluid source, wherein the second fluid absorbs thermal energy from a flow of air through the air flow conduit and the third fluid releases thermal energy from the flow of air through the air flow conduit. | 07-31-2014 |
20140208794 | THERMAL ENERGY EXCHANGER WITH HEAT PIPE - A control module for a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system includes a housing having an air flow conduit formed therein. An evaporator core is disposed in the air flow conduit, wherein at least a portion of the evaporator is configured to receive a first fluid from a first fluid source therein. An internal thermal energy exchanger is disposed in the air flow conduit downstream of at least a portion of the evaporator core and upstream of a blend door disposed in the air flow conduit. The internal thermal energy exchanger is in thermal energy exchange relationship with a second fluid source through a heat pipe. | 07-31-2014 |
20140209269 | SUPPLEMENTAL HEATING AND COOLING SOURCES FOR A HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - An HVAC system includes a primary HVAC unit and a supplemental heat exchanger. The primary HVAC unit is disposed within a passenger compartment region of a motor vehicle and configured for at least one of heating and cooling a passenger compartment. The supplemental heat exchanger is spaced apart from the primary HVAC unit and also disposed within the passenger compartment region of the motor vehicle. The supplemental heat exchanger is configured to supplement at least one of the heating and the cooling of the passenger compartment by the primary HVAC unit. | 07-31-2014 |
20140209278 | THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM WITH HEAT PUMP, REDUCED HEATER CORE, AND INTEGRATED BATTERY COOLING AND HEATING - A control module for a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system includes a housing having an air flow conduit formed therein. An evaporator core is disposed in the air flow conduit, wherein at least a portion of the evaporator is configured to receive a fluid from a fluid source therein. An internal thermal energy exchanger is disposed in the air flow conduit downstream of at least a portion of the evaporator core and upstream of a blend door disposed in the air flow conduit. The internal thermal energy exchanger is configured to receive another fluid from at least another fluid source therein to provide a heating and cooling thereto. | 07-31-2014 |
20140209280 | THERMAL-STORAGE EVAPORATOR WITH INTEGRATED COOLANT TANK - An integrated thermal transfer system is provided for transferring heat between a coolant and a refrigerant in an HVAC system to change a temperature of the coolant. Heat is then transferred between the coolant having a changed temperature and a device in need of thermal control, such as a battery. The system includes an evaporator having a refrigerant tank, where the refrigerant tank contains the refrigerant. A coolant tank is disposed adjacent and in thermal communication with the refrigerant tank, the coolant tank including an inlet and an outlet, where the coolant tank contains the coolant. The device is fluidly coupled to the inlet and the outlet of the coolant tank. | 07-31-2014 |
20140213165 | MOTOR VEHICLE DEFROST SYSTEM - A defrost system for a motor vehicle is disclosed, the defrost system including ducting in fluid communication with a top of a windshield of the motor vehicle and/or at least one side of the windshield of the motor vehicle. In certain embodiments, the ducting has at least a portion disposed in an A-pillar of the motor vehicle, and in other embodiments the ducting has at least a portion disposed in a B-pillar of the motor vehicle. | 07-31-2014 |
20140213166 | HVAC BLOWER - The invention relates to a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a motor vehicle, the HVAC system having a length greater than a width and disposed with the length parallel to a longitudinal axis of the motor vehicle between the front seats thereof. The HVAC system includes a blower assembly disposed beneath an instrument panel of the motor vehicle or inside an engine compartment. | 07-31-2014 |
20140213167 | SUPPLEMENTAL THERMAL STORAGE - The present technology relates to a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a motor vehicle with supplemental thermal storage, the HVAC system having a length greater than a width and disposed with the length parallel to a longitudinal axis of the motor vehicle between the front seats thereof. The HVAC system includes a blower assembly disposed beneath an instrument panel of the motor vehicle or inside an engine compartment. A thermal storage device in thermal communication with air caused to flow through the HVAC system. | 07-31-2014 |
20140213168 | HVAC HEAT EXCHANGERS - The invention relates to a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a motor vehicle, the HVAC system having a length greater than a width and disposed with the length parallel to a longitudinal axis of the motor vehicle and between the front seats thereof. The HVAC system includes a plurality of heat exchangers disposed within a housing thereof. | 07-31-2014 |
20140216684 | HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH AN EXHAUST GAS THERMAL ENERGY EXCHANGER - A heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system for a vehicle has a control module including a housing having an air flow conduit formed therein. An evaporator core is disposed in the air flow conduit, wherein at least a portion of the evaporator is configured to receive a first fluid from a first fluid source therein. An internal thermal energy exchanger configured to receive a second fluid from a second fluid source is disposed in the air flow conduit downstream of at least a portion of the evaporator core and upstream of a blend door disposed in the air flow conduit. The internal thermal energy is in thermal energy exchange relationship with an exhaust gas system of the vehicle. | 08-07-2014 |