Air conditioning system and method of controlling same
US6360550B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B1/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air conditioning (A/C) system and method of controlling same is provided for a vehicle. The A/C system includes an evaporator, a desiccant dryer located downstream of the evaporator, and a compressor fluidly connected to the air evaporator. The A/C system also includes a plurality of sensors to provide inputs relating to temperature of the evaporator and relative humidity of an occupant compartment of the vehicle. The A/C system further includes an electronic control unit electrically connected to the sensors to receive the inputs therefrom and electrically connected to the desiccant dryer and the compressor to turn the desiccant dryer and the compressor On and Off to control the temperature and relative humidity of air to the occupant compartment.
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