Abstract: A heat exchanger for use in a vehicle powered by a battery comprises an inner tube having an onboard charging cable associated with a charging of the battery disposed therein and an outer tube surrounding the inner tube. A refrigerant configured to cool the onboard charging cable flows through a flow path formed between the inner tube and the outer tube. A first connector is coupled to a first end of the outer tube. The first connector is in fluid communication with the flow path formed between the inner tube and the outer tube and further includes an opening for receiving a portion of the inner tube. The inner tube is securely coupled to the first connector at a joint therebetween to establish a position of the inner tube relative to the outer tube.

Abstract: A cooling system for cooling battery cells includes a plate assembly defining a chamber. The chamber is configured to receive a fluid therein. A plurality of apertures extend through the plate assembly. Each of the plurality of apertures is configured to align with a cell vent of one of the battery cells.

Abstract: A heat pump system for a vehicle comprises a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning module as well as a refrigerant circuit including a compressor, an internal condenser, and an external condenser. The module comprises a warm air path including the internal condenser, a cold air path formed independently from the warm air path, a purge flow path branching from the warm air path at a position downstream of the internal condenser with respect to a flow of air through the module, and a purge control door adjustable between a first position preventing fluid communication between the warm air path and the purge flow path and a second position allowing fluid communication between the warm air path and the purge flow path. The purge flow path provides fluid communication between the warm air path and the ambient environment.

Abstract: A heat exchanger for use in a vehicle powered by a battery comprises an inner tube having an onboard charging cable associated with a charging of the battery disposed therein and an outer tube surrounding the inner tube. A refrigerant configured to cool the onboard charging cable flows through a flow path formed between the inner tube and the outer tube. A first connector is coupled to a first end of the outer tube. The first connector is in fluid communication with the flow path formed between the inner tube and the outer tube and further includes an opening for receiving a portion of the inner tube. The inner tube is securely coupled to the first connector at a joint therebetween to establish a position of the inner tube relative to the outer tube.

Abstract: A heat pump system for a vehicle comprises a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning module as well as a refrigerant circuit including a compressor, an internal condenser, and an external condenser. The module comprises a warm air path including the internal condenser, a cold air path formed independently from the warm air path, a purge flow path branching from the warm air path at a position downstream of the internal condenser with respect to a flow of air through the module, and a purge control door adjustable between a first position preventing fluid communication between the warm air path and the purge flow path and a second position allowing fluid communication between the warm air path and the purge flow path. The purge flow path provides fluid communication between the warm air path and the ambient environment.

Abstract: A cooling system for cooling battery cells includes a plate assembly defining a chamber. The chamber is configured to receive a fluid therein. A plurality of apertures extend through the plate assembly. Each of the plurality of apertures is configured to align with a cell vent of one of the battery cells.

Abstract: A thermal management system for a vehicle includes an enclosure containing an air-handling unit, a first circuit, a second circuit, and a control interface module. The air-handling unit includes a housing and a variable speed blower configured to provide a flow of air through the housing. The first circuit includes a compressor, a condenser in thermal communication with the air-handling unit, a receiver-drier, an expansion valve, and a chiller, in series. The second circuit includes a first loop including the chiller of the first circuit, a second loop including a radiator in thermal communication with the air-handling unit, and a third loop including a heater. The control interface module is configured to control each of the air-handling unit, the first circuit, and the second circuit.

Abstract: A thermal control system includes an enclosure configured to contain a thermal mass. A baffle plate is disposed in the enclosure. A heat exchanger is coextensive with and cooperates with the baffle plate to divide the enclosure into a first chamber and a second chamber. An air circulation element cooperates with the baffle plate and the heat exchanger to define an air circulation path and to cause air to flow through the air circulation path. The heat exchanger exchanges thermal energy with the air flowing through the air circulation path.

Abstract: A thermal control system includes an enclosure configured to contain a thermal mass. A baffle plate is disposed in the enclosure. A heat exchanger is coextensive with and cooperates with the baffle plate to divide the enclosure into a first chamber and a second chamber. An air circulation element cooperates with the baffle plate and the heat exchanger to define an air circulation path and to cause air to flow through the air circulation path. The heat exchanger exchanges thermal energy with the air flowing through the air circulation path.

Abstract: A thermal management system for a vehicle includes an enclosure containing an air-handling unit, a first circuit, a second circuit, and a control interface module. The air-handling unit includes a housing and a variable speed blower configured to provide a flow of air through the housing. The first circuit includes a compressor, a condenser in thermal communication with the air-handling unit, a receiver-drier, an expansion valve, and a chiller, in series. The second circuit includes a first loop including the chiller of the first circuit, a second loop including a radiator in thermal communication with the air-handling unit, and a third loop including a heater. The control interface module is configured to control each of the air-handling unit, the first circuit, and the second circuit.