Methods for estimating surface temperatures
The method estimates surface temperature in vehicles using thermal conductivity calculations, addressing inefficiencies in existing systems by enabling real-time adaptation and efficient thermal effector coordination, thus improving comfort and energy usage.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2024551674
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2022-03-04
- Filing Date
- 2023-03-03
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2043-03-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing climate-adaptive vehicle systems struggle with inaccurate and slow temperature regulation due to the need for individual calibration of thermal effectors, lack of communication between effectors, reliance on cabin air temperature, and the inability to adjust between predetermined setpoints, leading to discomfort and inefficient energy usage.
A method for dynamically estimating surface temperature using thermal conductivity calculations based on existing sensors, material layers, and occupancy status, allowing for real-time adaptation and coordination between thermal effectors without the need for additional sensors.
Provides accurate and rapid temperature regulation, reducing calibration efforts and enhancing thermal comfort by dynamically adjusting to changing conditions, while optimizing energy usage and eliminating the need for lookup tables.