Thermal management system for a motor vehicle

A centralized fan controller in motor vehicles integrates multiple thermal management components, simplifying and cost-reducing the thermal management system by eliminating individual controllers, enhancing scalability and airflow cooling.

DE102024211548A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-03BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO KG
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Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
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Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-03
Publication Date
2026-06-03

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Technical Problem

Existing thermal management systems in motor vehicles are complex and costly due to the need for individual controllers for each thermal management component, lacking a centralized and cost-effective solution for controlling and regulating temperature conditions.

Method used

A centralized fan controller integrates and controls multiple thermal management components, including a brushless electric motor-driven fan, eliminating the need for individual controllers and reducing component complexity while enabling cost-effective and scalable thermal management.

Benefits of technology

Simplifies the thermal management system design, reduces costs, and enhances scalability by integrating fan control with other components, allowing for efficient airflow cooling and easy maintenance.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a thermal management system (4) for a motor vehicle, comprising an electric motor fan (8) comprising a fan shroud (30) with a motor holder (36) and an electric motor (18) inserted therein, as well as a fan controller (16) coupled to the electric motor (18) by means of a signal, and at least one further controllable thermal management component (14, 15, 20, 22), wherein each thermal management component (14, 15, 20, 22) is designed without a controller, wherein each thermal management component (14, 15, 20, 22) is coupled to the fan controller (16) by means of a signal, and wherein the fan controller (16) of the fan (8) controls and / or regulates the operation of the electric motor (18) and the operation of each thermal management component (14, 15, 20, 22).
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