Multi-Pump Fluid Temperature Control for Independent Thermal Loops
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fluid-type temperature-regulating systems face challenges in implementing precise temperature control for multiple temperature-regulating devices, as they often rely on a single pump to supply hot-heat or cold-heat, making individual temperature control difficult.
Innovation Solution
A fluid-type temperature-regulating unit is designed with separate pumps and channels for each temperature-regulating device, allowing independent operation and control, along with features like inverters for varying flow rates and a mixing three-way valve for adjusting fluid temperatures, enabling precise temperature management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single pump is used to supply hot-heat or cold-heat to all temperature-regulating devices, then the device complexity is reduced, but the temperature control precision for each device deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the single pump system into multiple independent pumps, with each pump dedicated to a specific temperature-regulating device. This segmentation allows each pump to independently control fluid flow to its associated device, enabling precise individual temperature control while maintaining manageable system complexity through modular architecture.
2Manufacturing precision
If separate pumps and channels are provided for each temperature-regulating device, then the temperature control precision is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a standardized pump and channel configuration that can be universally applied to multiple temperature-regulating devices. Each pump-module-channel combination serves as a universal unit that can be replicated and integrated into the system, reducing design complexity while enabling precise individual control of each device through identical modular components.
3Adaptability or versatility
If individual temperature control is implemented for each device, then the adaptability to different temperature requirements is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables each temperature-regulating device to have its own dedicated pump and control channel, allowing local quality control where each device can be independently adjusted according to its specific temperature requirements. This localizes the control functionality to where it is needed, improving adaptability while maintaining operational simplicity through decentralized autonomous control.
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
This configuration allows for independent and precise temperature control of each device, enabling them to be used in different applications with varying temperature requirements, enhancing efficiency and flexibility.
Implementation Method 1
a heat exchanger having a heat-exchanger fluid inlet for a fluid to enter, and a heat-exchanger fluid outlet for the fluid endowed with cold-heat or hot-heat from a refrigerant to exit
Implementation Method 2
a first pump which is provided to the first recovery channel and which is configured to discharge the fluid from a first discharge port
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AI summary
[Problem] To precisely control the temperature of each temperature-regulating device in a fluid-type temperature-regulating unit for supplying heat or cold to a plurality of temperature-regulating devices. [Solution] A fluid-type temperature-regulating unit 10 has a fluid inlet 22 and a fluid outlet 21, and is provided with a heat exchanger 20, first recovery port 12 for recovering fluid from a first temperature-regulating device, a first recovery channel 32 for connecting the fluid inlet 22 and the first recovery port 12, a first pump 41 which is provided to the first recovery channel 32 and which discharges fluid from a first discharge port 41 b, a second recovery port 14 for recovering fluid from a second temperature-regulating device, a second recovery channel 34 for connecting the fluid inlet 22 and the second recovery port 14, and a second pump 42 which is provided to the second recovery channel 34 and which discharges fluid from a second discharge port 42b. The first discharge port 41 b and the second discharge port 42b are both in communication with the fluid inlet 22 so as to allow the fluid to merge.