Efficient Modular Air Conditioning for Vehicles
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Summary
Problems
Existing multiple zoned air conditioning systems for vehicles are complex and inefficient due to long, non-linear fluid flow paths, which increase construction costs and reduce performance.
Innovation solutions
A simplified multiple zoned air conditioning system with a main conditioning module and interchangeable multiple zone modules, utilizing a single first and second heat exchanger to create short, efficient flow paths for mixing cool and warm air flows, allowing for independent temperature control in multiple vehicle zones.
TRIZ Analysis
Specific contradictions:
General conflict description:
Principle concept:
If a modular air conditioning system with interchangeable modules is used, then the construction cost is reduced and adaptability is improved, but the fluid flow path becomes long and non-linear which reduces efficiency
Why choose this principle:
The air conditioning system is divided into a main conditioning module and interchangeable multiple zone modules. Each module can be independently manufactured and assembled, reducing construction costs while maintaining the ability to create efficient flow paths within each segment. The modular design allows the second heat exchanger to engage multiple flow paths effectively.
Principle concept:
If a modular air conditioning system with interchangeable modules is used, then the construction cost is reduced and adaptability is improved, but the fluid flow path becomes long and non-linear which reduces efficiency
Why choose this principle:
The system creates multiple three-dimensional flow paths that extend in different spatial dimensions. The second heat exchanger is positioned to engage flow paths in various directions, transforming the two-dimensional planar flow into three-dimensional multi-directional flow, which shortens the effective flow distance and improves efficiency despite the modular configuration.
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Data Source
AI summary:
A simplified multiple zoned air conditioning system with a main conditioning module and interchangeable multiple zone modules, utilizing a single first and second heat exchanger to create short, efficient flow paths for mixing cool and warm air flows, allowing for independent temperature control in multiple vehicle zones.
Abstract
The present invention is a multiple zoned air conditioning system for providing air conditioning to the interior of an automotive vehicle. The air conditioning system includes a main air conditioning module with a first heat exchanger for cooling and with a second heat exchanger for heating, as well as a multiple zone module. The main air conditioning module creates, in cooperation with the multiple zone module, at least one first air flow conditioned for temperature. The multiple zone module is interchangeably disposed in the main air conditioning module, with the second heat exchanger engaging the multiple zone module so as to allow air flow therethrough, when the multiple zone module is disposed on the main air conditioning module.