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Heat pump system for vehicle

US12145425B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2022
Grant dateNov 19, 2024
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60H2001/00949
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An embodiment heat pump system for a vehicle includes a cooling apparatus including a radiator and a multi-way valve connected by a first coolant line and configured to circulate a coolant in the first coolant line, a second coolant line including first and second ends connected to the multi-way valve and equipped with a first water pump and an electrical component, a third coolant line including first and second ends connected to the multi-way valve and equipped with a second water pump and a battery module, a chiller provided on the third coolant line, connected to a refrigerant line of an air conditioner device through a refrigerant connection line, and configured to adjust a temperature of the coolant circulated in the third coolant line, and a gas injection device configured to selectively expand a refrigerant and to selectively supply some of the refrigerant to a compressor.

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