Patent classifications
F01P7/12
Arrangement and a method for controlling the temperature of air being fed to a vehicle engine
An arrangement for controlling the temperature of air being fed to a vehicle engine includes an engine compartment in which the engine is arranged. The engine compartment is provided with an ambient air intake allowing an airflow into the engine compartment. The engine is provided with an engine air intake arranged inside the engine compartment. The arrangement further includes an air fan for forcing the airflow via the ambient air intake into the inside of the engine compartment. The engine air intake is arranged in a position allowing at least a substantial part of the airflow to enter the engine air intake.
Arrangement and a method for controlling the temperature of air being fed to a vehicle engine
An arrangement for controlling the temperature of air being fed to a vehicle engine includes an engine compartment in which the engine is arranged. The engine compartment is provided with an ambient air intake allowing an airflow into the engine compartment. The engine is provided with an engine air intake arranged inside the engine compartment. The arrangement further includes an air fan for forcing the airflow via the ambient air intake into the inside of the engine compartment. The engine air intake is arranged in a position allowing at least a substantial part of the airflow to enter the engine air intake.
COOLING SYSTEM
A cooling system for a vehicle includes a heat exchanger unit which cools a heat medium by heat exchange with air, a fan which sends air to flow through the heat exchanger unit, and a shutter which switches between an opening and a closing of a pathway through which air flows from an outside toward the heat exchanger unit. A control unit controls operations of the fan and the shutter, an index acquisition unit acquires a heat radiation index showing a magnitude of a radiation amount required in the heat exchanger unit, and a fixing determination unit determines whether the shutter is closed and fixed. The control unit performs a control in which the fan is driven while the shutter is closed, when the heat radiation index is equal to or lower than a predetermined threshold.
COOLING SYSTEM
A cooling system for a vehicle includes a heat exchanger unit which cools a heat medium by heat exchange with air, a fan which sends air to flow through the heat exchanger unit, and a shutter which switches between an opening and a closing of a pathway through which air flows from an outside toward the heat exchanger unit. A control unit controls operations of the fan and the shutter, an index acquisition unit acquires a heat radiation index showing a magnitude of a radiation amount required in the heat exchanger unit, and a fixing determination unit determines whether the shutter is closed and fixed. The control unit performs a control in which the fan is driven while the shutter is closed, when the heat radiation index is equal to or lower than a predetermined threshold.
System and method for treating ambient air
A system for treating ambient air is provided. The system includes a flow control structure disposed on a vehicle. The flow control structure is adapted to control flow of ambient air received during movement of the vehicle. The system further includes an actuator operatively coupled to the flow control structure. The actuator is adapted to movably adjust the flow control structure. The system further includes a controller disposed on the vehicle and communicably coupled to the actuator. The controller is configured to control the actuator based on at least a quality of ambient air. The system further includes an air treatment component for selectively receiving ambient air from the flow control structure. The air treatment component is adapted to treat at least one pollutant present in ambient air.
System and method for treating ambient air
A system for treating ambient air is provided. The system includes a flow control structure disposed on a vehicle. The flow control structure is adapted to control flow of ambient air received during movement of the vehicle. The system further includes an actuator operatively coupled to the flow control structure. The actuator is adapted to movably adjust the flow control structure. The system further includes a controller disposed on the vehicle and communicably coupled to the actuator. The controller is configured to control the actuator based on at least a quality of ambient air. The system further includes an air treatment component for selectively receiving ambient air from the flow control structure. The air treatment component is adapted to treat at least one pollutant present in ambient air.
MOTOR COOLING SYSTEM
A cooling system includes a motor block, a radiator provided with a fan, a pump with an electrical motor to pump the coolant in a cooling circuit, a first temperature sensor at the outlet of the motor block, a second temperature sensor at the outlet of the radiator, a control unit-connected to the temperature sensors and to the electrical motor of the pump to actuate the electrical motor of the pump according to the temperature values detected by the sensor temperatures.
COOLING SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE COOLING SYSTEM
A method of controlling a cooling system includes, by an integrated controller: controller area network (CAN) checking whether CAN communication is abnormal after a vehicle is turned on and control of a cooling fan and an active air flap is initiated; single-communication checking whether communication with a cooling fan controller and an active air flap (AAF) controller is abnormal; performing a first fail-safe operation of communicating with the cooling fan controller and the AAF controller; and controlling the cooling fan and the active air flap based on signals of a first temperature sensor of the cooling fan controller and a second temperature sensor of the AAF controller.
COOLING SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE COOLING SYSTEM
A method of controlling a cooling system includes, by an integrated controller: controller area network (CAN) checking whether CAN communication is abnormal after a vehicle is turned on and control of a cooling fan and an active air flap is initiated; single-communication checking whether communication with a cooling fan controller and an active air flap (AAF) controller is abnormal; performing a first fail-safe operation of communicating with the cooling fan controller and the AAF controller; and controlling the cooling fan and the active air flap based on signals of a first temperature sensor of the cooling fan controller and a second temperature sensor of the AAF controller.
COOLING SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH COVER DEVICES FOR INFLUENCING THE COOLING AIR SUPPLY TO COOLANT COOLERS
A cooling system for a motor vehicle, has a first cooling circuit arrangement with a first coolant cooler and a second coolant circuit arrangement with a second coolant cooler. A cooling air supply to the first coolant cooler can be varied by means of a first cover device, and a cooling air supply to the second coolant cooler can be varied by means of a second cover device. The first cover device and the second cover device can be moved by means of an interposed gear of a shared drive, whereby the gear is configured such that, when the drive is being operated for opening purposes, the second cover device is moved earlier and/or faster than the first cover device out of a closed position in the direction of an open position. This makes it possible to supply cooling air to meet an already existent cooling demand of the second coolant cooler, whereas such a cooling demand does not yet exist for the first coolant cooler, so that the latter can still remain coveredin terms of a flow of cooling airby means of the associated (first) cover device. This can have a positive effect on the flow resistance for the cooling air and thus on the aerodynamics of the motor vehicle.