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Heat pump system for vehicle

US12251987B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2022
Grant dateMar 18, 2025
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60H2001/00928
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An embodiment heat pump system for a vehicle includes a first cooling apparatus that circulates a first coolant in a first coolant line to control a temperature of an electrical component, a second cooling apparatus that circulates a second coolant in a second coolant line to control a temperature of a battery module, a third cooling apparatus that circulates a third coolant in a third coolant line to control a temperature of an autonomous driving controller, and an air conditioning device that circulates a refrigerant along a first refrigerant line to control an indoor temperature of the vehicle, the air conditioning device including a compressor, a condenser, a first expansion valve, and an evaporator all connected through the first refrigerant line, and further including a first chiller, a second chiller, and a connection line.

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