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Control method of cooling system for vehicle

US10890103B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 2018
Grant dateJan 12, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for controlling a vehicle cooling system is provided. The system includes an engine, an EGR cooler, an oil cooler, a heater, a radiator, and a controller. The engine, the EGR cooler, the oil cooler, the heater, and the radiator are respectively connected through a coolant line and coolant circulates through the engine, the EGR cooler, the oil cooler, the heater, and the radiator by operation of a water pump. The controller receives the coolant from the engine and operates a control valve that is connected with the oil cooler, the heater, and the radiator. The method includes sensing driving conditions and operating the control valve when a warm mode is required to increase the temperature within the vehicle based on the sensed driving conditions. The control valve is operated based on first to third modes depending on a coolant temperature.

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