System and method for heating passenger cabin with combination of inverter waste heat and refrigerant
US10994587B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H2001/00307
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle includes a passenger cabin, an inverter, and a coolant system having conduit arranged to circulate coolant through the inverter and an evaporator. A refrigerant system includes a condenser and conduit arranged to circulate refrigerant through the condenser and through the evaporator to absorb heat generated by the inverter. A climate control system is arranged to circulate an airstream through the condenser and into the cabin to heat the cabin.
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