Air conditioning heating device, control method, system and storage medium of vehicle

Abstract

The application provides an air-conditioning heating device of a vehicle, a control method, a system and a storage medium. The air-conditioning heating device of the vehicle comprises a magnetic disc and a metal conductor, wherein the magnetic disc is coupled or decoupled with a transmission shaft of the vehicle through a clamping structure, when the vehicle is running, the magnetic disc in the coupled state rotates with the transmission shaft to generate a continuously variable magnetic field area, and the metal conductor generates heat energy when located in the magnetic field area, so as to provide a heat source for the vehicle. The air-conditioning heating device of the vehicle, the control method, the system and the computer readable storage medium provided by the application can greatly reduce the energy consumption of the vehicle while the vehicle is air-conditioning heated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle heating, and more particularly to an air conditioning heating device for a vehicle, a control method for the air conditioning heating device, a control system for the air conditioning heating device, and a computer-readable storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] New energy vehicles use electricity as their energy source, which has significant advantages: electricity is inexpensive, and new energy vehicles emit almost no carbon, making them energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. However, new energy vehicles consume energy particularly quickly in winter, especially in low-temperature environments where energy consumption increases significantly after the driver turns on the vehicle's air conditioning.

[0003] In existing technologies, gasoline-powered vehicles use the heat energy from their engines to transfer to the passenger compartment for low-energy air conditioning heating. New energy vehicles, on the other hand, use resistance heating via resistance wires. However, resistance heating requires a continuous current to pass through the resistive material, resulting in significant energy consumption. Furthermore, new energy vehicles lack engines and cannot replicate the use of excess heat generated by gasoline engines for low-energy air conditioning heating.

[0004] In new energy vehicles, the only device capable of generating its own heat is the battery. Batteries produce a significant amount of heat during discharge, but vehicle batteries have extremely high requirements for heat dissipation efficiency. Therefore, batteries typically incorporate a liquid cooling system to reduce temperature. Modifying an existing liquid cooling system could significantly increase the risk of battery thermal runaway. Therefore, due to risk and cost considerations, the heat generated during battery discharge cannot be utilized.

[0005] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the existing technology, there is an urgent need in the field for a vehicle air conditioning heating device and a control method and system for the air conditioning heating device, which can greatly reduce the energy consumption of the vehicle while heating the vehicle air conditioning. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The following provides a brief overview of one or more aspects to offer a basic understanding of them. This overview is not an exhaustive summary of all conceived aspects, nor is it intended to identify key or decisive elements of all aspects, nor to define the scope of any or all aspects. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of one or more aspects in a simplified form to prepare for the more detailed descriptions that follow.

[0007] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the present invention provides a vehicle air conditioning heating device, a control method and system for the air conditioning heating device, and a computer-readable storage medium, which can greatly reduce the energy consumption of the vehicle while heating the vehicle air conditioning.

[0008] Specifically, the air conditioning heating device for a vehicle provided according to the first aspect of the present invention includes: a magnetic disk and a metal conductor, wherein the magnetic disk is coupled or decoupled from the drive shaft of the vehicle through an interlocking structure, and when the vehicle is running, the magnetic disk in the coupled state rotates under the drive of the drive shaft to generate a continuously variable magnetic field region, and the metal conductor generates heat energy when located in the magnetic field region to provide a heat source for the vehicle.

[0009] Preferably, in one embodiment of the present invention, the engagement structure is a bite plate located inside the disk, the bite plate including an inner gear, an outer gear and a sprocket, the inner gear being connected to the drive shaft, and the outer gear having a clutch device; in response to the vehicle's heating function being enabled, the clutch device fixes the gear shaft of the outer gear, and the outer gear drives the sprocket to rotate via the rotation of the inner gear; in response to the vehicle's heating function being disabled, the clutch device releases the gear shaft of the outer gear, and the outer gear rotates via the inner gear, rotating around the inner gear within the sprocket, and the sprocket is not driven by the outer gear.

[0010] Preferably, in one embodiment of the present invention, a driving mechanism is included, the driving mechanism being connected to the metal conductor for driving the metal conductor to move closer to or away from the magnetic field region.

[0011] Preferably, in one embodiment of the present invention, the metal conductor is a metal tube containing a refrigerant for transferring the heat generated by the metal tube to the carriage.

[0012] Preferably, in one embodiment of the present invention, it further includes a blower and a heater core, wherein the refrigerant flows to the heater core and then blows hot air to the carriage via the blower.

[0013] Preferably, in one embodiment of the present invention, the metal tube is located between the air conditioning radiator at the front of the vehicle and the heater core.

[0014] Preferably, in one embodiment of the present invention, a water tank is further included, the refrigerant circulates between the metal pipe and the water tank, and the water tank further includes a temperature sensor and a pressure relief valve.

[0015] Furthermore, according to a second aspect of the present invention, a control method for an air conditioning heating device provided in the first aspect of the present invention includes the steps of: controlling the engagement structure to couple with the drive shaft of the vehicle in response to a heating function enabled state; and controlling the engagement structure to decouple from the drive shaft of the vehicle in response to a heating function disabled state.

[0016] Preferably, in one embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioning heating device further includes a driving mechanism connected to the metal conductor, and the control method includes the following steps: in response to a heating command, the driving mechanism drives the metal conductor into the magnetic field region, or in response to a stop heating command, drives the metal conductor away from the magnetic field region.

[0017] Preferably, in one embodiment of the present invention, the metal conductor is a metal tube containing refrigerant, and the air conditioning heating device further includes a water tank and a temperature sensor and a pressure relief valve inside the water tank. The refrigerant circulates between the metal tube and the water tank. The control method includes the following steps: in response to the temperature inside the water tank being lower than a first preset value, the driving mechanism drives the metal conductor into the magnetic field region; and in response to the temperature inside the water tank exceeding a second preset value, the metal tube is driven away from the magnetic field region.

[0018] Preferably, in one embodiment of the present invention, the control method includes the following steps: in response to the temperature inside the water tank being lower than a first preset value and the pressure being lower than a third preset value, the driving mechanism drives the metal conductor into the magnetic field region; and in response to the temperature inside the water tank exceeding a second preset value or the pressure exceeding a fourth preset value or the number of pressure reliefs by the pressure relief valve being greater than zero, the metal tube is driven away from the magnetic field region.

[0019] Furthermore, the control system for the air conditioning heating apparatus provided in the first aspect of the present invention, as provided in the third aspect of the present invention, includes a memory and a processor. The memory stores computer instructions. The processor is connected to the memory and configured to execute the computer instructions stored in the memory to implement the control method for the air conditioning heating apparatus provided in the first aspect of the present invention, as provided in the second aspect of the present invention.

[0020] Furthermore, the computer-readable storage medium provided according to the fourth aspect of the present invention stores computer instructions. When the computer instructions are executed by a processor, the control method for the air conditioning heating apparatus provided in the first aspect of the present invention, as provided in the second aspect of the present invention, is implemented. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The above-described features and advantages of the present invention will be better understood after reading the following detailed description of embodiments of the present disclosure in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, components are not necessarily drawn to scale, and components having similar related characteristics or features may have the same or similar reference numerals.

[0022] Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram of an air conditioning heating device for a vehicle according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown;

[0023] Figure 2A A side view of a disk provided according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown;

[0024] Figure 2B A front view of a disk provided according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown;

[0025] Figure 3 A front view of a bite plate provided according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown;

[0026] Figures 4A to 4C A schematic diagram of the interior of a bite plate according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown;

[0027] Figures 5A-5C A schematic diagram of a clutch device provided according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown;

[0028] Figure 6 A flowchart of a control method for an air conditioning heating device according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown;

[0029] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a mechanical device provided according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown;

[0030] Figures 8A to 8D A schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of a mechanical device according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown;

[0031] Figure 9A A side view of a metal tube according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown;

[0032] Figure 9B A front view of a metal tube provided according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown;

[0033] Figure 10A A schematic diagram of the refrigerant circulation of an air conditioning heating device for a vehicle according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown; and

[0034] Figure 10B A schematic diagram of hot air conduction in a vehicle air conditioning heating device according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown.

[0035] Figure Labels

[0036] 100: Vehicle's air conditioning heating system;

[0037] 110: Disk;

[0038] 111: Biting the plate;

[0039] 120: Metallic conductor;

[0040] 130: Drive shaft;

[0041] 131: Outer layer;

[0042] 210, 211, 212, 213: Magnetic particles;

[0043] 410: Fixed rod;

[0044] 421: Inner gear;

[0045] 422: Outer gear;

[0046] 430: Crankset;

[0047] 500: Clutch mechanism;

[0048] 510, 742: Hydraulic oil;

[0049] 520, 741: Pistons;

[0050] 530: Steel sheet;

[0051] 540: Friction plate;

[0052] 550: Snap ring;

[0053] 560: Gear shaft;

[0054] 600: Control method for air conditioning heating devices;

[0055] S610~S630: Steps;

[0056] 700: Mechanical device;

[0057] 710: Metal disc;

[0058] 721, 722: Rebar;

[0059] 730: Gear set;

[0060] 731: The upper gear;

[0061] 732: The gear below;

[0062] 740: Hydraulic mechanism;

[0063] 743: Spring;

[0064] 1010: Metal pipe;

[0065] 1020: Heater motor core;

[0066] 1030: Water tank;

[0067] 1040: Blower;

[0068] 1011, 1021, 1031: Inlet end; and

[0069] 1012, 1022, 1032: Water outlet. Detailed Implementation

[0070] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that the aspects described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments are merely exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention in any way.

[0071] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0072] Furthermore, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "top," "bottom," "horizontal," and "vertical" used in the following description should be understood as the orientations shown in the relevant paragraphs and accompanying drawings. These relative terms are for illustrative purposes only and do not imply that the described apparatus must be manufactured or operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the invention.

[0073] It is understood that although terms such as "first," "second," and "third" may be used herein to describe various components, regions, layers, and / or parts, these components, regions, layers, and / or parts should not be limited by these terms, and these terms are only used to distinguish different components, regions, layers, and / or parts. Therefore, the first components, regions, layers, and / or parts discussed below may be referred to as second components, regions, layers, and / or parts without departing from some embodiments of the present invention.

[0074] The air conditioning heating function in new energy vehicles is achieved through resistance heating using resistance wires. However, resistance heating requires a continuous current to pass through the resistive material, resulting in significant energy consumption. Furthermore, new energy vehicles lack an engine and cannot utilize the excess heat generated by the engine in gasoline vehicles to achieve low-energy air conditioning heating. Moreover, the only device in new energy vehicles capable of generating its own heat is the battery, but vehicle batteries have extremely high requirements for heat dissipation efficiency. Due to risk and cost considerations, new energy vehicles cannot utilize the heat generated by battery discharge.

[0075] As mentioned above, during the operation of new energy vehicles, apart from the direct heat generated by battery discharge, no other module can directly generate heat. Only by converting electrical energy into heat energy, or by converting the kinetic energy generated during vehicle operation into heat energy, can some energy that might otherwise be wasted be rationally utilized to achieve low-energy vehicle air conditioning heating.

[0076] However, for converting electrical energy into heat energy, existing technologies using resistance for conversion are energy-intensive and inefficient; electromagnetic effects, which utilize alternating current passing through coils to generate magnetic pole changes, still require electrical energy. For converting the kinetic energy generated during vehicle movement into heat energy, existing technologies recover kinetic energy through friction, which, while not consuming electrical energy, is very inefficient, and the kinetic energy recovered during braking alone is insufficient to meet the heating needs of air conditioning.

[0077] To overcome the aforementioned deficiencies in the prior art, this invention provides a vehicle air conditioning heating device, a control method and system for the air conditioning heating device, and a computer-readable storage medium. The vehicle air conditioning heating device provided by this invention combines electromagnetic effects and kinetic energy conversion. By coupling a disk to the vehicle's drive shaft, the disk rotates under the drive shaft, generating a continuously variable magnetic field region. This generates eddy currents in a metal conductor located within the magnetic field region, causing the metal conductor to heat up rapidly and thus continuously generate heat energy. The vehicle air conditioning heating device provided by this invention can significantly reduce vehicle energy consumption while simultaneously heating the vehicle.

[0078] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram of an air conditioning heating device for a vehicle according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown.

[0079] like Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle's air conditioning heating device 100 includes a magnetic disk 110 and a metal conductor 120. The magnetic disk 110 is coupled or decoupled from the vehicle's drive shaft 130 via an interlocking structure.

[0080] Please refer to the details. Figure 2A and Figure 2B , Figure 2A A side view of a disk provided according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown. Figure 2B A front view of a disk provided according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown.

[0081] like Figure 2A As shown, magnetic particles 210 with different magnetic poles are embedded in the disk 110 in an alternating pattern of S pole, N pole, S pole, N pole. Figure 2BAs shown, each magnetic particle 210 on the disk 110 generates a ring-shaped magnetic field, and the direction of the magnetic field of each magnetic particle 210 is exactly opposite to the direction of the magnetic field of the two surrounding magnetic particles. For example Figure 2B In this device, the magnetic field direction of magnet particle 211 is exactly opposite to that of the magnetic fields of the two surrounding magnet particles 212 and 213. When the vehicle is running, the disk 110 in the coupled state rotates under the drive of the drive shaft 130 to generate a continuously variable high-density magnetic field region. Compared with the existing technology that generates a variable magnetic field by means of alternating current, in the air conditioning heating device provided by this invention, the disk utilizes the kinetic energy generated by the rotation of the drive shaft itself when the vehicle is running to form a changing magnetic field. The air conditioning heating device provided by this invention does not require the use or consumption of electrical energy, and the kinetic energy loss is also minimal.

[0082] Please refer to the reference. Figure 1 and Figure 3 , Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a biting plate provided according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown.

[0083] exist Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, the interlocking structure can be a type such as Figure 3 The bite plate 111 shown is embedded inside the disk 110 in the direction indicated by the arrow in the figure. Through the bite plate 111, the disk 110 is coupled or decoupled from the drive shaft 130 of the vehicle.

[0084] Specifically, please refer to the reference. Figures 4A to 4C and Figures 5A-5C , Figures 4A to 4C A schematic diagram of the interior of the bite plate according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown. Figures 5A-5C A schematic diagram of a clutch device provided according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown.

[0085] like Figure 4A As shown, the bite plate 111 can be fixedly connected to the disk 110 by three fixing rods 410. Figure 4B The internal structure of the gear 111 can house an inner gear 421, three outer gears 422, and a chainring 430. The inner gear 421 connects to the vehicle's drive shaft 130, and the three outer gears 422 connect the inner gear 421 and the chainring 430. Each outer gear 422 is equipped with a clutch mechanism.

[0086] Figure 4BWith the chainring 111 in the open / closed state, the outer gear 422 is separated from the clutch mechanism and its gear shaft is not fixed. Here, the inner gear 421 can rotate with the vehicle's drive shaft 130, and the three outer gears 422 can rotate on their own. The outer gears 422 can also rotate around the inner gear 421 within the chainring 430, along the edge of the chainring 430's gears. Thus, the outer chainring 430 does not rotate with the outer gears 422, and the chainring 110 is not driven to rotate by the chainring 430. Figure 4C With the sprocket 111 in the closed state, the outer gear 422 is engaged with the gear shaft of the outer gear 422, and the gear shaft is fixed. Here, the inner gear 421 can rotate with the vehicle's drive shaft 130, while the three outer gears 422 remain fixed. The sprocket 430 rotates with the fixed outer gears 422, and the direction and speed of rotation of the sprocket 430 are synchronized with the inner gears 421. Thus, the disk 110 can be driven to rotate by the sprocket 111.

[0087] When the gear plate 111 receives a control signal indicating that the vehicle's heating function is enabled, the gear plate 430 of the gear plate 111 engages with the drive shaft 130 via the inner gear 421, thus coupling the gear plate 111 with the vehicle's drive shaft 130. Conversely, when the gear plate 111 receives a control signal indicating that the vehicle's heating function is disabled, the gear plate 430 of the gear plate 111 is not driven by the outer gear 422, thus decoupling the gear plate 111 from the vehicle's drive shaft 130.

[0088] Furthermore, such as Figure 5A As shown, the clutch device 500 can control the state of the outer gear 422 via hydraulic pressure and friction plates. When a certain amount of hydraulic oil 510 is injected into the clutch device, the hydraulic oil 510 pushes the piston 520, which in turn pushes the steel plate 530, which in turn presses the friction plate 540 against the retaining ring 550. The friction generated by the friction plate 540 locks the steel plate 530, preventing it from moving. Consequently, the gear shaft 560 connected to the friction plate 540 also cannot rotate, thus preventing the outer gear 422 from rotating. Figure 5B As shown. Furthermore, when the clutch device 500 extracts a certain amount of hydraulic oil 510, the hydraulic oil 510 pulls the piston 520, which in turn pulls the steel plate 530, causing the steel plate 530 to separate from the friction plate 540. Since the friction between the steel plate 530 and the friction plate 540 disappears, the friction plate 540 moves. Thus, the gear shaft 560 connected to the friction plate 540 can rotate, thereby allowing the outer gear 422 to rotate, as shown. Figure 5CAs shown. Those skilled in the art will understand that the technical solution of using the biting plate 111 to couple or decouple the disk 110 from the vehicle's drive shaft 130 is merely a non-limiting embodiment provided by the present invention, intended to clearly demonstrate the main concept of the invention and provide a specific solution convenient for public implementation, rather than being used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Optionally, in other embodiments, those skilled in the art can also use other equivalent methods based on the concept of the present invention to couple or decouple the disk 110 from the vehicle's drive shaft 130 to achieve the same technical effect.

[0089] In some non-limiting embodiments, the vehicle air conditioning heating device provided in the first aspect of the present invention can be implemented by the control method provided in the second aspect of the present invention, and the control method provided in the second aspect of the present invention can be implemented via the control system provided in the third aspect of the present invention. Specifically, the control system may be configured with a memory and a processor. The memory includes, but is not limited to, the computer-readable storage medium provided in the fourth aspect of the present invention, on which computer instructions are stored. The processor is connected to the memory and configured to execute the computer instructions stored in the memory to implement the control method provided in the second aspect of the present invention.

[0090] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the memory can be a vehicle's on-board computer (T-Box), and the processor can be a vehicle's heating control unit (ECU). The on-board computer sends stored computer instructions to the heating control unit, which then sends electrical signals to the vehicle's air conditioning heating device for control. The heating control unit can also monitor the air conditioning heating device and convert its status into electrical signals, which are then sent to the on-board computer.

[0091] Please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 6 A flowchart of a control method for an air conditioning heating device according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown.

[0092] like Figure 6 As shown, the control method 600 for an air conditioning heating device includes step S610: in response to a heating function activation state, controlling the coupling structure to couple with the vehicle's drive shaft.

[0093] In a preferred embodiment, the driver can activate the air conditioning heating function via the vehicle's central control screen, controlling the coupling between the engagement structure and the vehicle's driveshaft. This configuration, i.e., the heating function activation state, is saved to the vehicle's computer connected to the central control screen, and the vehicle remains in the heating function activation state. This activation state does not change even after the vehicle is turned off. The driver can choose to activate the air conditioning heating function in winter. Preferably, the vehicle's computer can adjust the heating function activation state only when it determines that the vehicle is off, thus enabling the heating function to be activated when the vehicle is stationary, avoiding the significant kinetic energy impact generated by forcibly coupling and decoupling the disk and the high-speed rotating driveshaft.

[0094] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 1 When the metal conductor 120 is located in a magnetic field region, it can generate heat energy to provide a heat source for the vehicle. In a continuously variable magnetic field region, the metal conductor 120 can generate eddy currents, and the Joule effect of these eddy currents causes the metal conductor 120 to heat up rapidly and continuously. Preferably, the metal conductor 120 can also be wrapped with heat-insulating cotton to more effectively prevent heat loss.

[0095] In a preferred embodiment, the vehicle air conditioning heating device further includes a drive mechanism connected to a metal conductor, the drive mechanism being used to drive the metal conductor closer to or away from the magnetic field region.

[0096] like Figure 6 As shown, the control method 600 for an air conditioning heating device includes step S620: in response to a heating command, a drive mechanism drives a metal conductor into a magnetic field region, or in response to a stop heating command, drives a metal conductor away from a magnetic field region.

[0097] For example, the driver can turn on the air conditioning heating via the vehicle's central control screen. In response to the heating command, the drive mechanism controls a metal conductor to approach the magnetic disk and enter the magnetic field region. The metal conductor is covered by the magnetic field. When the vehicle is running, the magnetic disk rotates with the drive shaft, generating a variable magnetic field that causes the metal conductor to heat up. This drive structure can be a mechanical device or other structure that can receive and be controlled by electrical signals.

[0098] Specifically, please refer to Figure 7 , Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a mechanical device provided according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown.

[0099] like Figure 7 As shown, the mechanical device 700 can be located outside the metal conductor 120, and the metal conductor 720 is fixed to the metal disk 710 of the mechanical device 700. Optionally, the metal disk 710 can be an aluminum disk or an iron disk. Please refer to... Figure 1The mechanical device 700 is fixed to the outer layer 131 of the vehicle's drive shaft 130, and the mechanical device 700 can slide left and right on the outside of the vehicle's drive shaft 130. Here, the outer layer 131 of the vehicle's drive shaft 130 is a part of the drive shaft 130 and is used to support the mechanical device 700, and is not driven by the mechanical device 700.

[0100] Furthermore, please refer to the references. Figure 7 and Figures 8A to 8D , Figures 8A to 8D A schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of a mechanical device provided according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown.

[0101] like Figure 7 As shown, the mechanical device 700 also includes two threaded steel bars 721 and 722, a gear set 730, and two hydraulic mechanisms 740 connected to the threaded steel bars 721 and 722. The hydraulic mechanisms 740 are fixed to the metal disc 710. Figure 8A As shown, one side of the threaded steel bars 721 and 722 can be connected to the hydraulic mechanism 740 via the piston 741.

[0102] Here, with Figure 7 Taking the mechanical device 700 on the right side as an example, hydraulic oil 742 is injected into the two hydraulic mechanisms 740 of the mechanical device 700, and the piston 741 presses down the threaded steel bars 721 and 722, as shown. Figure 8A As shown. Thus, the threaded steel bar 721 contacts the upper gear 731 of the gear set 730, and the threaded steel bar 722 disengages from the lower gear 732 of the gear set 730. The gear set 730 rotates a fixed number of revolutions with the connected motor (not shown in the figure), driving the threaded steel bar 721 to move to the right via the upper gear 731, as shown. Figure 8B As shown, this enables the metal disk 710 to drive the metal conductor 120 to move a certain distance away from the disk 110.

[0103] Correspondingly, hydraulic oil 742 is drawn from the two hydraulic mechanisms 740 of the mechanical device 700, and the spring 743 inside the piston 741 pushes the threaded steel bars 721 and 722, as... Figure 8C As shown. Thus, the threaded steel bar 722 contacts the lower gear 732 of the gear set 730, and the threaded steel bar 721 disengages from the upper gear 731 of the gear set 730. The gear set 730 rotates a fixed number of revolutions with the connected motor (not shown in the figure), driving the threaded steel bar 722 to move to the left via the lower gear 732 of the gear set 730, as... Figure 8D As shown, this enables the metal disk 710 to drive the metal conductor 120 to move a certain distance toward the disk 110.

[0104] While the vehicle is in motion, the driver can further turn off the air conditioning heating if they no longer need it. In response to the stop heating command, the drive mechanism moves the metal conductor away from the magnetic field area. Once the metal conductor is out of the magnetic field's coverage, it will stop heating even if the vehicle's drive shaft continues to rotate the disk. Through this drive mechanism, the vehicle's air conditioning heating system can control the heating and de-heating of the metal conductor while the vehicle is in motion, without forcibly coupling or decoupling the disk from the high-speed drive shaft. This avoids the significant kinetic energy impact caused by forced coupling or decoupling, while simultaneously achieving further control over the heating function of the air conditioning system.

[0105] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 1 The metal conductor 120 can be a metal tube, more preferably a copper tube. The metal tube contains a refrigerant to transfer the heat generated by the metal tube to the passenger compartment. The refrigerant can be a solution such as liquid antifreeze.

[0106] Please refer to Figure 9A and Figure 9B , Figure 9A A side view of a metal tube according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown. Figure 9B A front view of a metal tube provided according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown.

[0107] like Figure 9A and Figure 9B As shown, the shape of the metal tube is the same as that of the disk 110, so as to better cut the magnetic field generated by the magnetic particles 210 on the periphery of the disk 110, and the internal refrigerant can flow in the metal tube in the direction of the arrow.

[0108] Furthermore, the air conditioning heating device may also include a blower and a heater core. After the refrigerant flows to the heater core, the blower blows hot air into the passenger compartment. Metal pipes can be connected to the inlet and outlet pipes at both ends of the heater core. The heater core can be equipped with a large number of heat sinks. The refrigerant carrying heat flows into the heater core and then transfers the heat to the heat sinks inside the heater core.

[0109] In another preferred embodiment, the metal tube may extend into the heater core. Refrigerant carrying heat flows into the metal tube within the heater core, and the heat is then transferred to the heat sink inside the heater core via the contact between the metal tube and the heat sink.

[0110] The blower can be located outside the heater core. The blower draws air from outside the vehicle into the vehicle and blows it onto the heater core. The air is heated by the heater core, forming a hot airflow that is then blown into the passenger compartment to achieve air conditioning heating.

[0111] The air conditioning heating system may also include a vehicle water tank, with refrigerant circulating between metal pipes and the tank. The metal pipes may be connected to inlet and outlet pipes at both ends of the water tank. A water pump may be installed inside the water tank, which circulates the refrigerant between the metal pipes and the tank. Alternatively, a turbine device may be used instead of a water pump.

[0112] The water tank can also be equipped with a temperature sensor to monitor the internal temperature. Based on the internal temperature of the water tank, the control system of the air conditioning heating device drives the metal tube to move closer to or away from the magnetic field area. For example, when the temperature is below a first preset value (e.g., 45 degrees Celsius), the drive mechanism can drive the metal tube into the magnetic field area; when the temperature exceeds a second preset value (e.g., 80 degrees Celsius), the drive mechanism can drive the metal tube away from the magnetic field area.

[0113] Existing technologies use resistance heating for air conditioning, where the core temperature of the heating wire can reach over 400 degrees Celsius. Using materials with such high temperatures inside a running vehicle poses a significant safety risk. This invention, however, monitors the temperature inside the water tank to control the temperature of the metal pipes, ensuring the maximum temperature does not exceed 95 degrees Celsius. Furthermore, the refrigerant within the metal pipes is a liquid solution, resulting in significantly higher safety compared to existing technologies.

[0114] More preferably, a pressure relief valve can be installed on the outside of the water tank to protect the internal pressure from overload and to monitor the internal pressure. The pressure relief valve opens when the internal pressure exceeds a certain threshold to release the pressure, and the number of openings is recorded. Furthermore, the control system for the air conditioning heating device can determine whether to drive the metal tube closer to or further away from the magnetic field region based on the temperature, pressure, and the number of times the pressure relief valve has released pressure. For example, when the temperature is lower than a first preset value (e.g., 45 degrees Celsius) and the pressure is lower than a third preset value (e.g., 35 kPa), the pressure relief count of the water tank is reset, and the metal tube is driven into the magnetic field region; when the temperature is higher than a second preset value (e.g., 95 degrees Celsius), or the number of times the pressure relief valve has released pressure is greater than 0, or the pressure is higher than a fourth preset value (e.g., 50 kPa), the drive mechanism can drive the metal tube away from the magnetic field region.

[0115] Please refer to Figure 10A , Figure 10A A schematic diagram of the refrigerant circulation of an air conditioning heating device for a vehicle according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown.

[0116] like Figure 10AAs shown, the outlet 1012 of the metal pipe 1010 can be connected to the inlet 1021 of the heater core 1020, the outlet 1022 of the heater core 1020 can be connected to the inlet 1031 of the water tank 1030, and the outlet 1032 of the water tank 1030 can be connected to the inlet 1011 of the metal pipe 1010. By connecting the metal pipe 1010, the heater core 1020, and the water tank 1030, the refrigerant can circulate within the metal pipe 1010, the heater core 1020, and the water tank 1030.

[0117] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 10B , Figure 10B A schematic diagram of hot air conduction in a vehicle air conditioning heating device according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown.

[0118] like Figure 10B As shown, after the metal pipe 1010 is heated, the heated refrigerant flows into the heater core 1020, transferring heat to the heat sink inside the heater core 1020. The blower 1040 blows outside air towards the heater core 1020, and the air passes through the heater core 1020 to form hot air, which is then blown into the passenger compartment.

[0119] Furthermore, the metal pipe can be positioned between the air conditioning radiator and the heater core in the vehicle's front to achieve more efficient and faster heat dissipation. Current common heat dissipation methods typically involve using a fan or waiting for the heat source to cool naturally, which consumes additional electrical energy or takes too long. By placing the metal pipe between the air conditioning radiator and the heater core, the large volume of airflow blown into the vehicle by the air conditioning radiator during driving can be used to dissipate heat from the metal pipe.

[0120] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 6 The control method 600 for an air conditioning heating device includes step S630: in response to a heating function disabled state, controlling the engagement structure to decouple from the drive shaft of the vehicle.

[0121] The driver can disable the air conditioning heating function via the vehicle's central control screen, controlling the decoupling of the coupling mechanism from the vehicle's driveshaft. This configuration setting, i.e., the disabled heating function, is saved to the vehicle's computer connected to the central control screen, and the vehicle will remain in the disabled heating function state. This disabled heating function state will not change after the vehicle is started. The driver can choose to disable the air conditioning heating function in summer. Preferably, the vehicle's computer can adjust the disabled heating function state only when it determines that the vehicle is off, so as to achieve the disabled heating function state when the vehicle is stationary, avoiding the extreme kinetic energy impact generated by forcibly coupling and decoupling the disk and the high-speed rotating driveshaft.

[0122] In summary, the air conditioning heating device provided by this invention couples a magnetic disk to the vehicle's drive shaft, causing the disk to rotate under the drive shaft and generate a continuously variable magnetic field region. This magnetic field region induces eddy currents in a metal conductor, causing the conductor to heat up rapidly and thus continuously generate heat energy. Compared to existing heating technologies, the air conditioning heating device provided by this invention can reduce heating energy consumption by approximately 70%, significantly reducing vehicle energy consumption while simultaneously heating the vehicle's air conditioning system.

[0123] Although the methods described above are illustrated and depicted as a series of actions for the sake of simplicity, it should be understood and appreciated that these methods are not limited by the order of the actions, as some actions may occur in a different order and / or concurrently with other actions from the illustrations and descriptions herein or not illustrated and described herein but which may be understood by those skilled in the art, according to one or more embodiments.

[0124] The prior description of this disclosure is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use this disclosure. Various modifications to this disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other variations without departing from the spirit or scope of this disclosure. Therefore, this disclosure is not intended to be limited to the examples and designs described herein, but should be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A vehicle air conditioning heating device, comprising: A disk and a metal conductor, wherein the disk is coupled or decoupled from the drive shaft of the vehicle via an interlocking structure. When the vehicle is running, the disk in the coupled state rotates under the drive of the drive shaft to generate a continuously variable magnetic field region. When the metal conductor is located in the magnetic field region, it generates heat energy to provide a heat source for the vehicle. It also includes a drive mechanism connected to the metal conductor for driving the metal conductor to move closer to or away from the magnetic field region. The metal conductor is a metal tube containing a refrigerant for transferring the heat generated by the metal tube to the carriage.

2. The air conditioning heating device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The engagement structure is a bite plate located inside the disk. The bite plate includes an inner gear, an outer gear, and a toothed plate. The inner gear is connected to the drive shaft, and the outer gear is equipped with a clutch device. In response to the vehicle's heating function being activated, the clutch device fixes the gear shaft of the outer gear, and the outer gear drives the chainring to rotate via the rotation of the inner gear; In response to the vehicle's heating function being disabled, the clutch disengages from the gear shaft of the outer gear, which rotates via the inner gear and within the chainring about the inner gear, while the chainring is not driven by the outer gear.

3. The air conditioning heating device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a blower and a heater core, and the refrigerant flows to the heater core and then blows hot air to the carriage via the blower.

4. The air conditioning heating device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The metal tube is located between the air conditioning radiator and the heater core at the front of the vehicle.

5. The air conditioning heating device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a water tank, in which the refrigerant circulates between the metal pipe and the water tank, and the water tank also includes a temperature sensor and a pressure relief valve.

6. A control method for an air conditioning heating device as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, comprising the steps of: In response to the heating function being enabled, the engagement structure is controlled to couple with the drive shaft of the vehicle; and In response to the heating function being disabled, the engagement structure is decoupled from the drive shaft of the vehicle. In response to a heating command, the driving mechanism drives the metal conductor into the magnetic field region, or in response to a stop heating command, drives the metal conductor away from the magnetic field region.

7. The control method as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The air conditioning heating device also includes a water tank and a temperature sensor and a pressure relief valve inside the water tank. The refrigerant circulates between the metal pipe and the water tank. The control method includes the following steps: In response to the temperature inside the water tank falling below a first preset value, the driving mechanism drives the metal conductor into the magnetic field region; and In response to the temperature inside the water tank exceeding a second preset value, the metal tube is driven away from the magnetic field area.

8. The control method as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The control method includes the following steps: In response to the temperature inside the water tank falling below a first preset value and the pressure falling below a third preset value, the driving mechanism drives the metal conductor into the magnetic field region; and In response to the temperature inside the water tank exceeding a second preset value, or the pressure exceeding a fourth preset value, or the number of pressure relief cycles of the pressure relief valve being greater than zero, the metal tube is driven away from the magnetic field region.

9. A control system for an air conditioning heating device as described in claim 1, comprising: Memory, on which computer instructions are stored; as well as A processor, connected to the memory, and configured to execute computer instructions stored in the memory to implement the control method as described in any one of claims 6 to 8.

10. A computer-readable storage medium storing computer instructions thereon, characterized in that, When the computer instructions are executed by the processor, the control method as described in any one of claims 6 to 8 is implemented.

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