Electric vehicle heat pump using enhanced valve unit
US11932078B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H1/32284
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems, apparatuses, and methods for an enhanced heat pump are provided. An example embodiment includes a housing, the housing having a particular number of connection ports, each connection port being connected to a component of the electric vehicle, and the connection ports being configured to pass fluid; and a stemshell positioned within the housing, the stemshell comprising a plurality of channels, wherein at least a portion of the channels are in fluidic connection with the connection ports, wherein the stemshell is configured to rotate within the housing, and wherein rotation causes adjustment of the connection ports correspond which correspond to the channels.
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