Passenger car integrated system

Abstract

The passenger car integrated system comprises an air compressor and a water tank, and the air compressor comprises a machine shell and an air pump used for compressing air; a tank body of the water tank is configured to be at least partially in contact with a machine shell of the air compressor, and the tank body is filled with liquid; the air compressor and the water tank are configured in the mode that when the air pump works, generated heat can enable the temperature of the machine shell to rise, the machine shell of the air compressor enables the temperature of the box body, at least partially making contact with the machine shell, of the water tank to rise through heat exchange, heat exchange is conducted between the box body and liquid in the box body, and heat communication is established between the air pump and the liquid. The invention provides a system for arranging pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic sensor components of a passenger car in a more integrated manner, so that heat and waste heat generated by the operation of an air compressor can help other systems to operate effectively, and some parts of the system can be matched with other systems through sharing. The operation efficiency and the energy utilization rate of the whole passenger car integrated system can be improved; and on the other hand, structural redundancy is reduced through sharing, the integration degree is improved, and the weight of the passenger car is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic sensors for passenger vehicles, and in particular to an integrated system for passenger vehicles. Background Art

[0002] Modern passenger vehicles typically include a series of independent pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic systems. For example, a typical modern passenger vehicle is equipped with a pneumatic shock absorber system that relies on compressed air, a hydraulic brake system that relies on water, and an electronic sensor system. The electronic sensor system, which supports adaptive cruise control or lane assist technology, may become clogged by dirt and dirt on the road and in the environment during use. These systems are not interconnected and operate independently in the electronic and physical space.

[0003] This way of multiple systems running independently will lead to low overall system efficiency:

[0004] On the one hand, the heat generated by the operation of the air compressor in the pneumatic shock absorption system will be dissipated into the environment, while the hydraulic system may require the use of an additional heating system to ensure that the liquid in the tank does not freeze in a cold environment, especially in winter;

[0005] On the other hand, when the commonly used electronic sensor is too dirty or the sensing part is blocked by frost, it will malfunction, but the energy of the air compressor cannot be transmitted to the water tank to provide warm water to clean or defrost the electronic sensor;

[0006] Furthermore, these inefficiencies in exhaust and electricity use in cars require more raw materials to manufacture, create redundancies between systems of the same nature (such as a pneumatic system with two separate air compressors instead of one), cause passenger vehicles to be more complex and larger than necessary to achieve their functions (further wasting money in the form of gas mileage and generating unnecessary emissions), and can cause electronic sensors to fail at unnecessary times, exposing users to greater driving hazards. Summary of the Invention

[0007] To this end, the present invention provides an integrated system for passenger vehicles to address the aforementioned deficiencies in the prior art. More specifically, the present disclosure provides a system for arranging the pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic sensor components of a passenger vehicle in a more integrated manner, such that heat and other energy generated by one component (which would otherwise be lost to the environment) is used to aid the efficient operation of other components, and to expand the scope of use of certain components to assist others. It should be understood that the system and its operating method herein are not limited to passenger vehicles, but can be used in any system utilizing an air compressor, a water tank, and optionally, electronic sensors.

[0008] According to the disclosure herein, without limiting the present disclosure in any way, in an embodiment disclosed herein, the passenger vehicle integrated system includes an air compressor, a pressurized air tank, a water tank, a water pump, and an electronic sensor. The air compressor is in thermal communication with the water tank, thereby facilitating heat transfer between the air compressor and the water tank.

[0009] In some embodiments disclosed herein, a passenger vehicle integrated system includes a controller in electronic communication with at least an air compressor and a water pump, the controller controlling activation of each component separately.

[0010] In some embodiments disclosed herein, a passenger vehicle integrated system includes at least a second pressurized gas tank. The second pressurized gas tank stores gas at a different pressure than the first pressurized gas tank, allowing two pneumatic systems on a single passenger vehicle that operate at different air pressures to share a single air compressor and utilize gas from two different pressurized gas tanks pneumatically connected to the same air compressor. For example, the first pressurized gas tank can serve a pneumatic shock absorber system on a passenger vehicle at a pressure of 18 bar, while the second pressurized gas tank can serve a pneumatic seat ventilation system on the same passenger vehicle at a pressure of 5 bar, while using only a single air compressor to fill both pressurized gas tanks.

[0011] In some embodiments disclosed herein, a passenger vehicle integrated system includes at least a first pressure regulating valve and a second pressure regulating valve, both of which are pneumatically connected to a pressurized gas reservoir. The first pressure regulating valve facilitates the flow of gas at a set pressure to a first pneumatic system, while the second pressure regulating valve facilitates the flow of gas at a different set pressure to a second pneumatic system, while utilizing only a single pressurized gas reservoir. For example, the first pressure regulating valve can serve a pneumatic shock absorber system on a passenger vehicle by allowing only air at a pressure of 18 bar to flow from the pressurized gas reservoir into that system, while the second pressure regulating valve can serve a pneumatic seat ventilation system on the same passenger vehicle by allowing only air at a pressure of 5 bar to flow into the system, while utilizing a single pressurized gas reservoir.

[0012] In some embodiments disclosed herein, a passenger vehicle integrated system includes at least one cleaning system for cleaning dirt or defrosting / de-icing at least one electronic sensor.

[0013] In some embodiments disclosed herein, the cleaning system includes at least one nozzle that is fluidly connected to a water tank so that when a controller issues an instruction, the liquid in the water tank can flow to the nozzle through a water pump, and the liquid sprayed from the nozzle can be used to remove dirt from electronic sensors or to defrost / de-ice them.

[0014] In some embodiments disclosed herein, the cleaning system includes at least one nozzle, which is pneumatically connected to an air compressor so that warm air generated by the air compressor can flow to the nozzle under the command of a controller. The warm air ejected from the nozzle can be used to remove dirt from electronic sensors or to defrost / de-ice them.

[0015] Some embodiments disclosed herein include at least one heating device electrically connected to a controller. The controller can issue instructions to cause compressed air from an air compressor to be heated by the heating device and then ejected from a nozzle. The heated air is used to remove dirt from electronic sensors or to defrost / de-ice the electronic sensors. The heating device can be any heating device, such as a resistance wire or chip resistor placed behind the electronic sensor.

[0016] In some embodiments disclosed herein, a passenger vehicle integrated system includes a motor connected to at least a first electromagnetic clutch and a second electromagnetic clutch. The first electromagnetic clutch is connected to an air compressor, and the second electromagnetic clutch is connected to a water pump, so that a single motor can be used to operate both the air compressor and the water pump, and can independently operate either the air compressor or the water pump.

[0017] The present invention has the following advantages:

[0018] (1) The present invention arranges the pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic sensor components of a passenger vehicle in a more integrated manner, so that the heat and waste heat generated by the operation of the air compressor can help other systems operate effectively. By sharing, certain parts of the system can cooperate with other systems. On the one hand, the operating efficiency and energy utilization rate of the entire passenger vehicle integrated system can be improved; on the other hand, by sharing, structural redundancy can be reduced, the integration level can be improved, and the weight of the passenger vehicle can be reduced.

[0019] (2) The present invention utilizes, on the one hand, the hot gas generated during the operation of the air compressor; on the other hand, through the thermal connection (heat exchange) between the air compressor and the water tank, a hot liquid is formed in the water tank, and the hot gas or liquid is sprayed from the nozzle to the electronic sensor to remove dirt or debris in the environment that hinders the normal operation of the electronic sensor, or to defrost / de-ice the electronic sensor, thereby eliminating or reducing the dependence of the water tank and air compressor on the heating element in cold climates, improving the cleaning efficiency of the electronic sensor, and improving the energy utilization rate and reducing energy waste;

[0020] (3) The present invention provides two pressurized gas storage tanks storing gases at different pressures, thereby allowing two pneumatic systems on a single passenger vehicle that operate at different air pressures to share one air compressor, and further allowing a single pneumatic system to use gases from two pressurized gas storage tanks with different pressurization values; or, by providing two pressure regulating valves that allow gases at different pressures to pass through, allowing only one pressurized gas storage tank to be used in different pneumatic systems, thereby reducing the number of pressurized gas storage tanks used and thereby reducing the manufacturing cost and weight of the passenger vehicle;

[0021] (4) The present invention uses an electromagnetic clutch to transmit energy from the motor to the air compressor and the water pump respectively through only one motor, thereby further reducing the manufacturing cost and weight of the passenger car. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is the first embodiment of the passenger vehicle integrated system of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is the second embodiment of the passenger vehicle integrated system of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is the third embodiment of the passenger vehicle integrated system of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is the fourth embodiment of the passenger vehicle integrated system of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5a Schematic diagram of a passenger car in normal operation of the electronic sensor of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5b A schematic diagram of a passenger car in a state where dirt accumulates at the parts where the electronic sensor of the present invention sends and receives signals;

[0028] Figure 5c Schematic diagram of a passenger vehicle in which the electronic sensor of the present invention is being defouled by gas in a pressurized gas tank or liquid in a water tank.

[0029] In the picture:

[0030] 100-Passenger car integrated system;

[0031] 110-Air compressor; 112-Pressure storage tank 1; 114-Pressure storage tank 2; 116-Pneumatic solenoid valve; 118-Pressure regulating valve 1; 119-Pressure regulating valve 2; 120-Pneumatic shock absorption system; 121a, 121b, 121c, 121d-Air springs; 130-Water tank; 132-Water pump; 134-Water circuit solenoid valve; 140-Cleaning system; 142a, 142b-Nozzles; 150-Electronic sensor; 160-Controller; 170-Air and / or water supply system; 180-Motor; 182a-Electromagnetic clutch 1; 182b-Electromagnetic clutch 2; 190a, 190b-Resistance wire; 200-Passenger car; 210-Instrument display; 220-Headlights; 230-Dirt. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easier to understand, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, the present invention provides an embodiment of a passenger vehicle integrated system. The passenger vehicle integrated system 100 includes an air compressor 110 and a water tank 130 , which are positioned and installed in a heat exchange manner to promote heat transfer between the air compressor 110 and the water tank 130 .

[0034] Heat transfer can be achieved by:

[0035] (i) The air compressor 110 is spatially distributed close to the water tank 130 (e.g., within 5 mm of each other);

[0036] (ii) securing the air compressor 110 to the water tank 130 by bolting the air compressor 110 and the water tank 130 together so that there is no significant space between them;

[0037] (iii) securing the air compressor 110 to the water tank 130 by welding the two components together so that there is no significant space between them;

[0038] (iv) by making an integrated assembly, the air compressor 110 and the water tank 130 are integrally formed;

[0039] (v) By encapsulating the air compressor 110 and the water tank 130 together with an insulating material such as silicone, the heat generated by the air compressor 110 is retained around the water tank 130, thereby reducing the dissipation of heat into the environment;

[0040] or (vi) any other method that facilitates heat transfer between the air compressor 110 and the water tank 130 .

[0041] In an embodiment of the present invention, the air compressor 110 includes a housing and an air pump for compressing air.

[0042] The water tank 130 is configured to at least partially contact the casing of the air compressor 110, and the interior of the water tank is filled with liquid. The air compressor 110 and the water tank 130 are configured such that when the air pump is operating, the heat generated causes the casing to increase in temperature. The casing of the air compressor 110 heats up the water tank 130, which is at least partially in contact with the casing, through heat exchange. Heat is then exchanged between the casing and the liquid therein, establishing thermal communication between the air pump and the liquid.

[0043] In an embodiment of the present invention, the passenger vehicle integrated system 100 includes a pressurized gas tank 1 112 and a pressurized gas tank 2 114, both of which are pneumatically connected to the air compressor 110. For example, the pneumatic connection can be achieved through a sealed pipe connected between the two components of the passenger vehicle integrated system 100, or through any other method of transporting the gas without losing it to the environment.

[0044] This embodiment of the present invention further includes a controller 160 electrically connected to the air compressor 110. The controller 160 sends instructions to the air compressor 110, causing the air compressor 110 to deliver compressed gas to the pressurized gas storage tank 1 112 or the pressurized gas storage tank 2 114. Furthermore, the set pressure values ​​of the gas stored in the pressurized gas storage tank 1 112 and the pressurized gas storage tank 2 114 are different.

[0045] Exemplarily, the pressure of the gas stored in the first pressurized gas storage tank 112 is higher than the pressure of the gas stored in the second pressurized gas storage tank 114 .

[0046] This allows two pneumatic systems on a single passenger vehicle that operate at different air pressures to share one air compressor 110 and use gas from two different pressurized air tanks that are pneumatically connected to the same air compressor 110. For example, pressurized air tank 112 can serve the pneumatic shock absorber system 120 on a passenger vehicle at a pressure of 18 bar, while pressurized air tank 2 114 can serve the pneumatic seat ventilation system of the same passenger vehicle at a pressure of 5 bar, while only a single air compressor 110 is used to fill pressurized air tank 1 112 and pressurized air tank 2 114 with gas.

[0047] In an embodiment of the present invention, both pressurized gas tank 1 112 and pressurized gas tank 2 114 are connected to a pneumatic solenoid valve 116, which facilitates the release of pressurized gas from pressurized gas tank 1 112 or pressurized gas tank 2 114. A controller 160 is also electrically connected to pneumatic solenoid valve 116, which is connected to pneumatic shock absorption system 120, cleaning system 140, or at least one other air and / or water supply system 170. Controller 160 signals pneumatic solenoid valve 116 to release pressurized gas at the appropriate time.

[0048] In an embodiment of the present invention, the released pressurized gas is delivered to the pneumatic damping system 120 , the cleaning system 140 , or at least one other air and / or water supply system 170 .

[0049] The pneumatic shock absorbing system 120 includes at least one air spring 121a. In the embodiment of the present invention, it includes four air springs 121a, 121b, 121c and 121d (one for each wheel on a standard passenger car). Figure 1 As shown, the four air springs 121a, 121b, 121c and 121d are all connected to the pressurized gas tank 112 through the pneumatic solenoid valve 116. The gas pressurized by the air compressor 110 is stored in the pressurized gas tank 112 and is timely delivered to the corresponding air spring through the pneumatic solenoid valve 116 to play a role in shock absorption.

[0050] In an embodiment of the present invention, the cleaning system 140 includes at least one nozzle 142a, 142b. The nozzle is pneumatically connected to the air compressor 110 or hydraulically connected to the water tank 130, and is configured so that the gas or liquid ejected from the nozzle contacts the electronic sensor 150, thereby facilitating cleaning and / or defrosting / de-icing the at least one electronic sensor 150. It should be noted that each electronic sensor 150 may have any number of corresponding nozzles depending on the specific circumstances.

[0051] It should be noted that the other air and / or water supply system 170 can be any system on a passenger vehicle that utilizes water or pressurized air to achieve its function. Examples of such air and / or water supply systems 170 include, but are not limited to, another pneumatic shock absorption system, another cleaning system, a seat massage system, or a seat ventilation system. The compressed air provided by the air compressor 110 or the liquid supplied by the water tank 130 can meet the functional requirements of at least one of the other air and / or water supply systems 170.

[0052] In this embodiment of the present invention, the water tank 130 is in fluid communication with the water pump 132, and the controller 160 is electrically connected to the water pump 132. When the controller 160 sends a signal to the water pump 132, the water pump 132 connects to the water circuit solenoid valve 134 to pump water from the water tank 130 through the water circuit solenoid valve 134. The controller 160 is electrically connected to the water circuit solenoid valve 134, which is connected to the cleaning system 140 or other air and / or water supply system 170. The controller 160 sends a signal to the water circuit solenoid valve 134 to release water at the appropriate time. The released water is then delivered to the cleaning system 140 or other air and / or water supply system 170.

[0053] Heat exchange between air compressor 110 and water tank 130 allows any hot exhaust gas from air compressor 110 to be transferred to water tank 130, effectively heating the water in water tank 130 without requiring a separate heating element. The heated water is then delivered to nozzles 142a and 142b and sprayed toward electronic sensor 150, thereby removing dirt or debris from the environment that could impede the proper functioning of electronic sensor 150 or defrosting / de-icing electronic sensor 150. This heat exchange eliminates or reduces the need for heating elements in water tank 130, particularly in cold climates where water in water tank 130 could freeze and clog the vehicle's hydraulic system. It also effectively utilizes waste heat generated during the operation of air compressor 110, preventing it from being released directly into the atmosphere and wasting energy. It should be noted that the liquid in water tank 130 can be any liquid required by various vehicle systems, and the term "water tank 130" is not intended to limit the liquids that can be used. For example, windshield wiper fluid may be used as the liquid in the water tank 130 .

[0054] During operation, the compressed gas from air compressor 110 also acquires heat. This is because the operation of air compressor 110 raises the ambient temperature around and within air compressor 110. This heated compressed gas can be sprayed from nozzles 142a and 142b toward electronic sensor 150, thereby removing dirt or debris from the environment that could impede proper functioning of electronic sensor 150 or defrosting / de-icing electronic sensor 150. This effectively utilizes the heat generated during operation of air compressor 110 and eliminates or reduces the reliance on heating elements for the gas in air compressor 110. In cold climates, heating elements are necessary, requiring more energy than in the present embodiment to achieve the desired effect.

[0055] It should be noted that the advantages of having pressurized air tank 1 12 at a different pressure than pressurized air tank 2 114 do not require that the air compressor 110 be thermally connected to the water tank 130; nor do the advantages of having pressurized air tank 2 114 be provided by thermally connecting the air compressor 110 to the water tank 130.

[0056] Now special reference Figure 2 , showing different embodiments of the passenger vehicle integrated system 100. The passenger vehicle integrated system 100 further includes a first pressure regulating valve 118 and a second pressure regulating valve 119. The first pressure regulating valve 118 is in pneumatic communication with at least one of the first pressurized gas tank 112 and the second pressurized gas tank 114; the second pressure regulating valve 119 is in pneumatic communication with at least one of the first pressurized gas tank 112 and the second pressurized gas tank 114.

[0057] In this embodiment of the present invention, pressure regulating valve 118 is pneumatically connected to pneumatic solenoid valve 116 and cleaning system 140; pressure regulating valve 2 119 is pneumatically connected to pneumatic solenoid valve 116 and at least one other air and / or water supply system 170. Pressure regulating valve 118 only allows gas with a specific maximum pressure to be released into cleaning system 140. Pressure regulating valve 2 119 only allows gas with a specific maximum pressure different from the maximum pressure allowed by pressure regulating valve 118 to be released into the other air and / or water supply system 170.

[0058] In an embodiment of the present invention, the pressure regulating valve 118 allows gas to pass through at a higher pressure than the pressure regulating valve 2 119. For example, the pressure regulating valve 118 can serve the pneumatic shock absorption system 120 on a passenger car by only allowing air with a pressure of 18 bar to flow from the pressurized gas tank 112 into the system, while the pressure regulating valve 2 119 can serve the pneumatic seat ventilation system of the same passenger car by only allowing air with a pressure of 5 bar to flow into the system. This will allow the use of only a single pressurized gas tank 112 to achieve multiple pressures in different pneumatic related systems, rather than increasing the use of pressurized gas tanks 2 114 (such as Figure 1 This reduces the number of pressurized gas tanks used, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and the weight of the passenger vehicle.

[0059] It should also be understood that multiple pressurized gas tanks (such as Figure 1 Example in ) and Figure 2 In the present embodiment, a plurality of pressure regulating valves are used in combination (not shown in the figure).

[0060] It should be noted that the advantages of providing the pressure regulating valve 118 and the pressure regulating valve 2 119 do not require that the air compressor 110 be thermally connected to the water tank 130. The pressure regulating valve 118 and the pressure regulating valve 2 119 operate at different maximum pressures.

[0061] In an embodiment of the present invention, the motor driving the air compressor 110 is configured as a brushless motor with adjustable speed and variable flow rate.

[0062] Now special reference Figure 3 , shows a different embodiment of a passenger vehicle integrated system 100, which includes a motor 180 mechanically connected to at least one electromagnetic clutch 182a and one electromagnetic clutch 182b. The electromagnetic clutch 182a is in turn mechanically connected to the air compressor 110, and the electromagnetic clutch 182b is in turn mechanically connected to the water pump 132. The electromagnetic clutch 182a and the electromagnetic clutch 182b can independently engage energy from the motor 180 to transfer energy to the air compressor 110 and the water pump 132, respectively. Thus, a single motor 180 can be used to independently operate the air compressor 110 and the water pump 132.

[0063] In the prior art, passenger cars generally equip the air compressor 110 and the water pump 132 with a motor 180 respectively to operate each component. This embodiment allows the use of a single motor 180, which reduces the manufacturing cost of the passenger car and reduces the weight of the passenger car.

[0064] It should be noted that the advantage of the motor 180 being mechanically connected to at least the first electromagnetic clutch 182a and the second electromagnetic clutch 182b does not require that the air compressor 110 and the water tank 130 be in thermal communication.

[0065] Now a special reference Figure 4 , shows different embodiments of a passenger vehicle integrated system 100. The passenger vehicle integrated system 100 further includes a heating device, which can make the liquid sprayed to the electronic sensor 150 have a higher temperature.

[0066] The heating device can be set up in the following ways:

[0067] (i) the heating device is disposed between the nozzles 142a, 142b and the electronic sensor 150, such that the gas or liquid ejected from the nozzles contacts the heating device; or

[0068] (ii) the heating device is in thermal communication with the electronic sensor 150; or

[0069] (iii) The heating device is in thermal communication with the nozzle.

[0070] In the embodiment of the present invention, the heating device is at least one resistance wire 190a placed between the nozzle 142a and the electronic sensor 150, and at least one resistance wire 190b placed between the nozzle 142b and the electronic sensor 150. The resistance wire 190a and the resistance wire 190b are configured to provide a heat source, so that any gas or liquid leaving the nozzles 142a and 142b is heated by the resistance wire on the way to the electronic sensor 150.

[0071] The resistance wires can be powered directly by the battery or engine power of the passenger vehicle, or can be controlled by the controller 160 so that when the electronic sensor 150 becomes dirty or frosted / iced, the controller 160 sends a heating signal to the resistance wires 190a, 190b. This provides alternative or supplemental heat to the gas or liquid cleaning agent when it reaches the electronic sensor 150.

[0072] It should be noted that, depending on the actual application, each nozzle 142a, 142b may have more than one associated resistance wire 190a, 190b or no resistance wire at all.

[0073] In some embodiments, the resistance wires 190 a and 190 b may be disposed very close to the electronic sensor 150 (not shown in the figures) so as to directly provide heat to the surface of the electronic sensor 150 .

[0074] Alternatively, the resistance wires 190a and 190b serving as heating devices may also be chip resistors, for example formed into a geometric shape with a larger surface area, so as to better distribute heat to the gas or liquid cleaning agent or directly to the electronic sensor 150 as required.

[0075] It should be noted that the advantages of providing at least the resistance wires 190 a and 190 b do not require that the air compressor 110 be thermally connected to the water tank 130 .

[0076] refer to Figures 5a-5c , shows a passenger vehicle and provides an example of a passenger vehicle integrated system 100 within a passenger vehicle 200 to demonstrate how the various functions of the passenger vehicle integrated system 100 are implemented. As can be seen from the figure, the passenger vehicle 200 has an instrument display 210. The driver or passenger can use the instrument display 210 to perform various functions (e.g., turning the radio on and off, adjusting the temperature settings, checking the fuel tank level, etc.). The passenger vehicle 200 also has at least one headlight 220, which is turned on in this embodiment.

[0077] The passenger car 200 includes the passenger car integrated system 100 described in any of the above embodiments, and its air compressor 110 and water tank 130 are in a heat exchange state as described in the above embodiments. The difference is that in this embodiment:

[0078] The pressurized gas storage tank 112 storing the heat generated during the operation of the air compressor 110 and the water pump 132 are also thermally connected, so that the heat generated during the operation of the water pump 132 can keep the gas in the pressurized gas storage tank 112 at a temperature higher than the ambient temperature, or further heat the gas in the pressurized gas storage tank 112. The thermal connection between the pressurized gas storage tank 112 and the water pump 132 can be achieved by connecting to the heat exchanger 112. Figure 1 The air compressor 110 and the water tank 130 are implemented in the same or similar manner as described above.

[0079] In this embodiment, the pneumatic solenoid valve 116 and the water solenoid valve 134 are also in thermal communication to help reduce heat loss as gases and liquids are transferred from one location to the next within the passenger vehicle integrated system 100 .

[0080] By keeping the heated gas and liquid in close proximity, the ambient temperature near the gas and liquid increases, slowing the rate of heat transfer to the environment. This is also true for the lines through which the gas and liquid pass in the passenger vehicle integrated system 100.

[0081] For example, if warm water is flowing from the water tank 130 through the vehicle integrated system 100 to the nozzle 142 a, and warm air is flowing from the pressurized gas tank 112 through the vehicle integrated system 100 to the nozzle 142 a (or any other part of the vehicle integrated system 100), by making the exteriors of the two lines through which the warm water and warm air pass contact each other, at least a portion of the surface area in each line will be higher than the ambient temperature, and heat retention in each line will be promoted by reducing the surface area in each line through which heat can be transferred to the ambient air by convection. In other words, the lines carrying the hot gas and the lines carrying the hot liquid should be placed in contact with each other as much as possible.

[0082] In other embodiments, even if the two pipelines are not in contact but are just very close together (e.g., 3 mm apart), each pipeline may heat the ambient air so that the ambient air over at least a portion of the surface area of ​​each pipeline is hotter than the rest of the ambient air from the environment, which will slow down the process of heat dissipation to the ambient air by convection, thereby reducing heat loss.

[0083] Passenger vehicle 200 also includes electronic sensors 150, which, in this embodiment, facilitate adaptive cruise control. The electronic sensors 150 emit signals to the environment. If any signals are returned, the electronic sensors 150 transmit this information to a controller 160. If there is a problem with adaptive cruise control, the controller 160 can instruct the vehicle to slow down. The air compressor 110, water pump 132, pneumatic solenoid valve 116, water line solenoid valve 134, instrument display 210, headlights 220, and electronic sensors 150 all electronically communicate with the controller 160. The passenger vehicle integrated system 100 also includes at least one nozzle 142a. In this embodiment, the nozzle 142a is configured so that the gas and liquid ejected from the nozzle 142a come into contact with the portion of the electronic sensor 150 that transmits and receives signals.

[0084] Figure 5a A normally operating passenger vehicle 200 is shown, including a normally operating electronic sensor 150 .

[0085] Figure 5b A passenger vehicle 200 is shown in which an electronic sensor 150 malfunctions due to accumulation of dirt 230 at the location where the electronic sensor 150 transmits and receives signals. The dirt 230 may be dirt from the road, mud from the road, rainwater from rain, snow caked on the exterior of the electronic sensor, accumulation of ice or frost, lubricant spilled from other locations of the passenger vehicle 200, or any other foreign matter or substance adhering to the electronic sensor 150. This dirt 230 may cause the electronic sensor 150 to malfunction in transmitting or receiving signals, which may result in the passenger vehicle 200 failing to slow down in time when approaching a vehicle or object while the adaptive cruise control function is engaged.

[0086] Figure 5c The gas from the pressurized gas tank or the liquid from the water tank 130 is shown to be ejected from the nozzle 142a and contact the surface of the electronic sensor 150 to remove the dirt 230. Once the above functions are achieved, the passenger car 200 will return to Figure 5a The state of the embodiment in FIG.

[0087] Controller 160 may be a shared control unit for passenger vehicle 200 that controls the operation of any electronic component of the vehicle (such as a radio or air conditioning) or any microcontroller or microprocessor. For example, controller 160 may be located in a passenger's mobile phone and communicate the status of passenger vehicle integrated system 100 via wireless communication technology, as well as communicate with any actuators or other controllers configured in passenger vehicle 200 as needed. This allows notifications to be sent to the passenger's mobile phone so that the passenger can decide whether to activate certain functions of passenger vehicle integrated system 100.

[0088] Furthermore, the controller 160 may be provided in each component of the passenger vehicle integrated system 100, enabling the controller network to operate in series to drive the components to operate at a given time, monitor the temperature of each component, monitor the normal operation or failure status of each component, and achieve precise control of the controlled object or any other desired function. The controller 160 functions to drive the actuators of the passenger vehicle 200 or the passenger vehicle integrated system 100 based on the user's wishes (for example, if the user feels that the interior of the passenger vehicle 200 is too hot, the user can instruct the temperature control system to lower the ambient temperature through the controller), or automatically take countermeasures when a system failure occurs (for example, receiving a fault message from the adaptive cruise control system and automatically activating the cleaning system 140 to remove dirt 230 from the adaptive cruise control system's electronic sensor 150).

[0089] Although the present invention has been described in detail above using general descriptions and specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications and improvements may be made thereto. Therefore, such modifications and improvements, without departing from the spirit of the present invention, are intended to be within the scope of protection claimed herein.

Claims

1. A passenger car integrated system, characterized in that: include: An air compressor comprising a housing and an air pump for compressing air; a water tank comprising a tank body, the tank body being configured to at least partially contact a casing of the air compressor, the interior of the tank body being filled with liquid; The air compressor and the water tank are configured so that when the air pump is working, the heat generated will cause the temperature of the casing to rise. The casing of the air compressor causes the temperature of the water tank that at least partially contacts the casing to rise through heat exchange. The casing and the liquid inside it exchange heat, and thermal communication is established between the air pump and the liquid.

2. A passenger vehicle integrated system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: electronic sensors; A cleaning system comprising: At least one nozzle is in pneumatic communication with the air compressor or in hydraulic communication with the water tank and is configured such that gas or liquid ejected from the nozzle contacts the electronic sensor.

3. The passenger vehicle integrated system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The gas heated by the operation of the air compressor is ejected from the nozzle.

4. The passenger vehicle integrated system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The liquid heated in the water tank by heat exchange with the operating air compressor is sprayed out from the nozzle.

5. The passenger vehicle integrated system according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a heating device, which is arranged between the nozzle and the electronic sensor so that the gas or liquid ejected from the nozzle contacts the heating device, and the heating device is a resistance wire or a chip resistor.

6. The passenger vehicle integrated system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: Also includes: a pressurized gas storage tank 1, wherein the pressurized gas storage tank 1 is pneumatically connected to the air compressor; A second pressurized gas storage tank is pneumatically connected to the air compressor.

7. The passenger vehicle integrated system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first pressurized gas storage tank stores gas at a higher pressure than the second pressurized gas storage tank.

8. The passenger vehicle integrated system according to claim 6, characterized in that: Also includes: a first pressure regulating valve, which is pneumatically connected to at least one of the first and second pressurized gas storage tanks; A second pressure regulating valve is pneumatically connected to at least one of the first and second pressurized gas storage tanks.

9. The passenger vehicle integrated system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first pressure regulating valve allows gas to pass through at a higher pressure than the second pressure regulating valve.

10. The passenger vehicle integrated system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: Also includes: a water pump in hydraulic communication with the water tank; Motor; an electromagnetic clutch 1, which is mechanically connected to the motor and the air compressor; a second electromagnetic clutch, which is mechanically connected to the motor and the water pump; The first electromagnetic clutch can be engaged independently of the second electromagnetic clutch, so that power can be independently transmitted from the motor to the air compressor or the water pump.

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