Compact Multi-Unit Vehicle Cooling System for Heat Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Large off-road vehicles such as HUMMERS and Humvees experience overheating issues under heavy load or stress, which existing cooling systems fail to adequately address, and installing and maintaining multiple cooling systems within these vehicles is complex.
Innovation Solution
A compact multi-unit vehicle cooling system comprising a radiator, air charge cooler, transmission oil cooler, engine oil cooler, and power steering oil cooler, secured in a modulated package for easy installation and servicing, which reduces engine heat and increases horsepower.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If multiple separate cooling systems are installed to address overheating of different components, then cooling effectiveness is improved, but device complexity and installation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate cooling systems (radiator, transmission cooler, engine oil cooler, air charge cooler, power steering cooler) into a single integrated cooling assembly. This merging approach maintains comprehensive cooling effectiveness for all vehicle components while reducing the overall number of separate systems, simplifying installation and maintenance compared to installing multiple independent cooling units.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated cooling assembly serves multiple functions simultaneously - it cools engine coolant, transmission fluid, engine oil, air charge, and power steering fluid all within one unified structure. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate dedicated cooling systems for each component, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining comprehensive cooling coverage.
2Temperature
If multiple separate cooling systems are installed to address overheating under heavy load, then cooling coverage is improved, but ease of installation and maintenance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By merging all cooling components into one integrated assembly, the system reduces the number of separate installations required. The unified structure allows for single-point installation and centralized maintenance, making it significantly easier to service compared to multiple separate cooling systems that would require individual access and maintenance procedures.
3Ease of operation
If a compact integrated cooling system is used to simplify installation, then ease of installation is improved, but cooling capacity may be limited
Solution Approach 1:
The cooling assembly employs a nested arrangement where multiple cooler components are positioned in close proximity and integrated within a compact footprint. The radiators and coolers are arranged to maximize space utilization, with components nested or adjacent to one another, allowing comprehensive cooling capacity within a space-efficient design that remains easy to install.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated cooling assembly utilizes three-dimensional spatial arrangement to accommodate multiple cooling components. By arranging radiators and coolers in vertical and horizontal configurations within the available space, the system achieves full cooling capacity without requiring excessive installation space, thus maintaining both compactness and comprehensive cooling capability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The compact cooling system effectively reduces engine heat, enhancing vehicle performance by integrating multiple cooling components in a unified, easily installable package, thus addressing the overheating issues faced by large off-road vehicles.
Implementation Method 1
a radiator for reducing the heat of engine coolant
Implementation Method 2
a radiator for reducing the heat of engine coolant
Implementation Method 3
an air charge cooler for reducing the heat of compressed air
Implementation Method 4
a transmission cooler for reducing the heat of transmission fluid
Implementation Method 5
an engine oil cooler for reducing the heat of engine oil
Implementation Method 6
a power steering cooler for reducing the heat of power steering fluid
Data Source
AI summary
A compact multi-unit vehicle cooling system for reducing heat toward the engine of a vehicle. The compact multi-unit vehicle cooling system generally includes a radiator, an air charge cooler, a transmission oil cooler, an engine oil cooler and a power steering oil cooler. Each of the components of the present invention is secured in a compact package for installation in a vehicle such as a HUMMER or the like. By utilizing a modulated, compact design, the present invention may more easily be installed and serviced while significantly reducing heat towards the vehicle's engine and thus increasing horsepower.