Internal-combustion engines – Cooling – With liquid coolant circulating means
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-11
2007-09-11
Cronin, Stephen K. (Department: 3747)
Internal-combustion engines
Cooling
With liquid coolant circulating means
C123S568120
Reexamination Certificate
active
11063366
ABSTRACT:
A vehicle thermal management system includes a temperature control fluid for controlling the temperature of at least a portion of a vehicle system. A pump is configured to pump the temperature control fluid through a heat exchanger to facilitate the transfer of heat between the temperature control fluid and ambient air. A fan is operable to move the ambient air across the heat exchanger to facilitate increased heat transfer. A control system is used to control operation of the pump and the fan. The control system is provided with operation data that includes optimized operating speeds for the pump and the fan to minimize power consumption, while maximizing heat transfer.
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Allen David J.
Bader Mark S.
Chalgren Robert D.
Hollis Thomas J.
Lasecki Michael P.
Brooks & Kushman P.C.
Cronin Stephen K.
EMP Advanced Development LLC
Harris Katrina
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