A transport refrigeration unit includes at least one component, a frame (136), and an energy storage module (110). The at least one component is driven by electrical power. The frame (136) is constructed and arranged to structurally support the plurality of components. The energy storage module (110) is adapted to provide the electrical power, and is internally located and supported by the frame (136).

A vehicle system includes an electric motor that also operates as a generator. A torque transfer mechanism is attached to the electric motor and a second torque transfer mechanism is connected via a disconnect mechanism. An AC compressor is attached to the first torque transfer mechanism via a clutch, which has an open position and a closed position. During recuperation, the second torque transfer mechanism is connected to the first torque transfer mechanism and the clutch is closed, and the compressor is driven by the motor. During stand-still, the second torque transfer mechanism is disconnected from the first torque transfer mechanism, and the compressor is driven by the motor. During drive operation, the second torque transfer mechanism is connected to the first torque transfer mechanism, and the clutch is open such that the compressor is not driven, but the system continues to provide cool air to the vehicle cabin.

A drive system includes a motor, a speed reducer, a controller, and a housing. The housing includes: a first accommodation space for accommodating the controller; a second accommodation space configured for accommodating the motor; and a third accommodation space configured for accommodating the speed reducer. The controller is connected with the motor, and an output shaft of the motor is connected with the speed reducer. In a length direction of the output shaft, an absolute value of a difference between a mounting width and a width of the first accommodation space is no greater than a first difference threshold. In a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the output shaft and parallel to a horizontal plane, an absolute value of a difference between a length of the first accommodation space and a length of the third accommodation space is no greater than a second difference threshold.

A compressor installation structure for a vehicle has: a first compressor that is installed in a vehicle and that is driven by a first displacement body repeating a first movement at a predetermined cycle; and a second compressor that is installed in the vehicle and that is driven by a second displacement body repeating a second movement at the predetermined cycle, wherein, in a state in which the first compressor and the second compressor are installed in the vehicle, a first displacement direction of a first centroid of the first displacement body at a time at which the first displacement body performs the first movement is an opposite direction from a second displacement direction of a second centroid of the second displacement body at a time at which the second displacement body performs the second movement.

There is provided an HVAC system and method of use thereof for operation with a vehicle, the HVAC system comprising: a frame having a front portion and a rear portion, one or more manually releasable clamps configured to releasably couple the frame to a chassis of the vehicle, and system components secured to the frame. The system components include an evaporator and a blower secured to the rear portion of the frame, and a condenser, a compressor, and a receiver drier secured to the front portion of the frame. The condenser, the compressor, and the evaporator are operatively coupled together in fluid communication, and one or more condenser fans are secured to the front portion of the frame in operational engagement with the condenser.

A device for mounting an air-conditioner compressor on a vehicle body of a motor vehicle, having a retaining unit, which is mounted by at least two bearing elements on the vehicle body and to which the air-conditioner is attached. The retaining unit is arranged on a driven axle of the motor vehicle. In addition to the air-conditioner compressor, a drive assembly of the motor vehicle is attached to the retaining unit. The drive assembly is mounted by at least two further bearing elements on the vehicle body.

A vibration isolator configured to restrict vibration generated in a vibration source from being transmitted to a vibration transmitted portion includes at least one elastic member. The vibration transmitted portion is provided with at least one support portion to support the vibration source via the at least one elastic member. The at least one elastic member is disposed between the vibration source and at least the one support portion, and is elastically deformed to suppress the transmission of vibration of the vibration source to the vibration transmitted portion from the at least one support portion. The vibration source and at least the one elastic member are configured so that resonance frequencies in plural vibration modes generated in the vibration source conform to one predetermined frequency.

An intermediate refrigerant store of a refrigerant system may include a storage container delimiting a refrigerant storage space, a first feed, and a second feed separate from the first feed. The first feed and the second feed may be fluidically connected with the refrigerant storage space for feeding of a refrigerant. At least one discharge may be fluidically connected to the refrigerant storage space and may be configured to discharge the refrigerant from the refrigerant storage space. At least one valve arrangement may be disposed in an associated feed of the first feed and the second feed via which the associated feed may be fluidically closable and openable.

The present invention relates to a flange, and a pipe and a flange structure and, more particularly, to a pipe and a flange structure, which easily enable the pipe connection and the assembling of an expansion valve of a vehicle air conditioner using two or more evaporators, increase the durability, and facilitate the flow of a refrigerant.

An integrated valve includes a body portion, a flow rate adjustment valve body, a flow passage switching valve body, and a shaft member. The body portion has formed therein a plurality of passages. The flow rate adjustment valve body is provided inside the body portion that adjusts a flow rate of fluid. The flow passage switching valve body is provided inside the body portion configured to switch a flow path of the predetermined fluid in the fluid circulation circuit, the flow passage switching valve body being switchable between distinct communication states. The shaft member is provided inside the body portion that interlocks the flow rate adjustment valve body and the flow passage switching valve body.