Temperature Responsive Or Control Patents (Class 165/287)
- Means to maintain a constant temperature difference between a measured temperature and a controlled temperature (Class 165/289)
- Temperature sensor within or near an area to be conditioned, another tempeerature sensor near the conditioning equipment (e.g., shallow/deep, etc.) (Class 165/290)
- Temperature sensor inside conditioned space, another temperature sensor outdoor (e.g., indoor set point adjusted by outdoor conditions, etc.) (Class 165/291)
- Temperature sensor in treated fluid, another temperature sensor in treating fluid (Class 165/292)
- Temperature sensor prior to heat exchanger and one after (Class 165/293)
- Branched flow of heat exchange material (Class 165/294)
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Publication number: 20150143818Abstract: In some embodiments, a temperature-controlled container for use within a refrigeration device includes: one or more sections of insulation material substantially defining one or more walls of a temperature-controlled container, the temperature-controlled container including an internal region; a thermally-insulated partition dividing the internal region to form a storage region and a phase change material region internal to the container, the thermally-insulated partition including a conduit between the storage region and the phase change material region; a thermal control device within the conduit; an aperture within a section of the insulation material substantially defining the container, the aperture between the phase change material region internal to the container and an external surface of the container; and a unidirectional thermal conductor positioned within the aperture, the unidirectional thermal conductor configured to transmit heat in a direction from the phase change material region to the exterType: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Philip A. Eckhoff, Lawrence Morgan Fowler, William Gates, Jennifer Ezu Hu, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Nels R. Peterson, Clarence T. Tegreene, Maurizio Vecchione, Lowell L. Wood, JR., Victoria Y.H. Wood
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Publication number: 20150146376Abstract: A heat-receiving device includes: a first heat receiver into which a refrigerant flows, and that receives heat from a heat-generating part; and a second heat receiver into which the refrigerant discharged from the first heat receiver flows, and that receives heat from the heat-generating part or another heat-generating part; wherein the first heat receiver includes: a case; a flow path that includes first and second branch paths branch off from each other and are joined again, that is provided within the case, and through which the refrigerant flows; and a thermostat that is provided in the first branch path, and that reduces a flow rate of the refrigerant flowing through the first branch path as a temperature of the refrigerant flowing through the first branch path decreases.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2015Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventor: JUN TAGUCHI
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Publication number: 20150146367Abstract: A heat dissipation system includes a number of condensers, an air distribution apparatus, a number of guiding pipes, and a controller. The air distribution apparatus includes a distribution box and a number of adjusting members. The distribution box defines an air inlet and a number of air outlets arranged along a lengthwise direction of the distribution box. The adjusting members are rotatably installed in the air outlets of the distribution box. The guiding pipe is connected between the condensers and the air inlet of the air distribution apparatus. The controller controls the adjusting members to rotate to change opening sizes of the air outlets.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: SHIH-CHIEH CHEN
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Publication number: 20150138730Abstract: A heat receiving apparatus includes a heat receiver including: a case that is provided at its inside with a flow path through which a refrigerant flows, and that conducts heat from a heat-generating part arranged outside the case; and a valve that is capable of changing a cross sectional area of a part of the flow path in a state where the refrigerant flows through the flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2015Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventor: Jumpei KUBOTA
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Publication number: 20150122475Abstract: A regulating method for a heating and/or cooling system uses at least one load circuit (6), through which a fluid as a heat transfer medium flows and switches the at least one load circuit (6) on and off in dependence on a room temperature in a room to be thermally regulated by the at least one load circuit (6). A feed temperature (Tmix) of the fluid fed to the at least one load circuit (6) is set in dependence on the relative switch-on duration (D) of the at least one load circuit (6). A manifold device is also provided for a heating and/or cooling system with a control device for carrying out such a regulating method.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Erik BAASCH SØRENSEN, Martin CLAUSEN
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Publication number: 20150122474Abstract: The invention concerns a window including a window pane with one or more glass panes, a window frame in which the window pane is provided, at least one temperature sensor arranged in or at the periphery of the window pane, and an electric circuit connected to the temperature sensor mounted on or in the window frame. The electric circuit is configured to be connected to an operation unit which is configured to regulate the incident light through the window pane. The invention furthermore concerns a method for controlling a window wherein the electric circuit controls the means configured to regulate the incident light through the window pane based on a set of parameters. The parameters are determined on the basis of the orientation and geographical position of the window whereby the supply of free energy is optimised and the amount of energy supplied from energy sources in the room is reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: SL HOLDING, KOLDING APSInventor: Lars Petersen
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Publication number: 20150114617Abstract: The present invention provides a temperature control system having adjacently-installed temperature equalizer and heat transfer fluid and application device thereof, in which one or more adjacently-installed temperature equalizer formed with a heat transferring adjacent surface is provided, a fluid channel thereof is utilized for allowing a heat transfer fluid to pass thereby enabling to perform temperature equalizing heat transfer with the external surface and/or the internal surface of an object (103) disposed to the adjacent surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventor: Tai-Her Yang
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Publication number: 20150114324Abstract: A thermostat includes an annular flange extending in radial directions and surrounded by a cylindrical large-diameter portion of a housing inner surface, and a frame extending in axial directions from the flange. The thermostat further includes a sealing member that hermetically seals the gap between the flange and the inner surface. The sealing member includes an annular outer peripheral portion sandwiched in the axial directions by the inner surface and a thermostat cover inside the large-diameter portion, and a plurality of protruding portions extending outward in the radial directions from the outer peripheral portion toward the large-diameter portion. The thermostat is disposed inside a housing that defines a portion of a cooling water passage, and opens and closes the cooling water passage according to the temperature of cooling water inside the cooling water passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Shinya MAEKAWA, Kouichi ISOZAKI, Kimitaka SARUWATARI
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Publication number: 20150114616Abstract: A heat dissipation system for cooling a cabinet server with an outlet and an inlet includes an outlet pipe connected to the outlet, an inlet pipe connected to the inlet, a pump apparatus located between the outlet pipe and the inlet pipe, a first heat dissipation apparatus, a second heat dissipation apparatus, and a valve. The first and second heat dissipation apparatus are connected between the outlet pipe and the pump apparatus in parallel. The first valve apparatus includes a first end connected to the outlet pipe, a second end connected to the first heat dissipation apparatus, and a third end connected to the second heat dissipation apparatus. The first end of the valve is operable to be connected to either the second end or the third end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: TAI-WEI LIN
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Publication number: 20150114615Abstract: The present invention provides a temperature control system having adjacently-installed temperature equalizer and heat transfer fluid and application device thereof, in which one or more adjacently-installed temperature equalizer formed with a heat transferring adjacent surface is provided, a fluid channel thereof is utilized for allowing a heat transfer fluid to pass thereby enabling to perform temperature equalizing heat transfer with the external surface and/or the internal surface of an object (103) disposed to the adjacent surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventor: Tai-Her Yang
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Publication number: 20150096735Abstract: A controller and method for operating an air mover for a cooling system of a work vehicle. In one embodiment, engine coolant, hydraulic oil and charge air temperature data is measured. The temperature data is reconciled by using the largest required fan speed as the set point speed for cooling the heat exchangers with airflow. An air mover is operated at the set point speed to generate airflow across each of the heat exchangers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: AGCO CorporationInventors: Rex Schertz, Gerald R. Johnson, Daniel Soldan
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Publication number: 20150096715Abstract: A heat dissipation system for a number of cabinets mounted in a container includes a first heat dissipation apparatus, a second heat dissipation apparatus including a condenser, an inlet pipe assembly connected to the cabinets, an outlet pipe assembly connected to the cabinets, a connecting pipe connected between the inlet pipe assembly and the outlet pipe assembly, a extension pipe connected between the connecting pipe and the inlet pipe assembly, a first valve connected to the connecting pipe and located between the first dissipation apparatus and the second dissipation apparatus, a second valve connected to the extension pipe, a number of temperature sensors installed in the cabinets, and a controller electrically coupled to the temperature sensors, the first valve, the second valve, and the condenser. The controller controls the first valve, the second valve, and the condenser to turn on or off according to temperature sensed by the temperature sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: TAI-WEI LIN
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Patent number: 8997906Abstract: A method for reversing an air mover to remove debris from a cooling system of a work vehicle. In one embodiment, the largest required fan speed for cooling the engine coolant, hydraulic oil and the charge air is used as the set point speed for a fan. The fan is operated at the set point speed to generate airflow across each of the heat exchangers. Multiple conditions are evaluated for reversing the direction of the fan.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2012Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: AGCO CorporationInventors: Rex Schertz, Gerald R. Johnson, Daniel Soldan
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Patent number: 8991339Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multiple zone vehicle radiator, including: a housing; a first zone included in the housing; a second zone included in the housing; a baffle between the first and second zone, located in an outlet manifold of the housing; and a zone modifier configured to regulate coolant distribution between the first zone and second zone according to predetermined conditions.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Thomas Gooden, Scott Russo, Michael Joseph Giunta
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Publication number: 20150075765Abstract: A conditional climate control system is presented for maximizing the comfort level of the climate within a building while minimizing the usage of an on-demand energy source. An energy reserve created by an intermittent energy source or sources is monitored, and when it has surpassed a predetermined threshold level the climate conditions of a building are set to more desirable but energy intensive levels from energy-saving levels.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventor: John J. Bakewell
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Publication number: 20150075184Abstract: At least one forced convection unit added to a passive heat transport system is operated during transient heat loading periods but not operated under steady state conditions for cooling and maintaining a set point temperature of a chamber or surface. Forced convection is selectively employed based on temperature data and/or set point temperature values. A reject heat transport system includes first and second reject heat sinks each coupled via main and crossover transport tubes to first and second reject heat exchangers, permitting both heat sinks to dissipate heat from first and second thermoelectric heat pumps regardless of whether the first, the second, or the first and second heat pumps are in operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Jesse W. Edwards, Paul B. McCain
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Publication number: 20150075764Abstract: A cooling method is provided to remove heat generated by one or more electronic systems. The method includes providing a coolant-based cooling apparatus, redundant pumping units, redundant backup blowers, and multiple separate controllers. The cooling apparatus includes one or more heat exchange assemblies discharging heat from coolant of the cooling apparatus, and the redundant pumping units, which are coupled in parallel fluid communication, separately facilitate pumping of the coolant. The redundant backup blowers are disposed to provide, when activated, backup airflow across the electronic system(s). The multiple controllers control operation of the redundant pumping units and redundant backup blowers based, at least in part, on one or more sensed parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Gary F. GOTH, Francis R. KRUG, JR., Robert K. MULLADY, Kevin P. LOW, Allan C. VanDEVENTER, Randy J. ZOODSMA
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Publication number: 20150075766Abstract: Heating, ventilating and air conditioning are provided to a temporary, flexible shelter, especially in a rugged, remote and/or extreme environment, including locations and/or conditions where access to electric power may be limited and/or expensive. A portable system may include a light weight HVAC unit, with variable-speed components that are dynamically managed for efficiency, reliability and safety, and a flexible, self-insulating duct for connecting the HVAC unit to the temporary shelter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: Alaska Structures, Inc.Inventor: Gerald Allen Alston
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Patent number: 8978747Abstract: A datacenter may use heat collected from a heat exchanger at the exhaust portion of a cooling system to heat inlet louvers for an atmospheric intake. The louvers may have fluid passages through which heated fluid may pass and cause the louvers to heat up. The heated louvers may operate during periods of snow, rain, high humidity, or other conditions to eliminate condensation, snow and ice buildup, or other problems. In some embodiments, a liquid may be passed through the louvers, while in other embodiments, heated air or other gas may be passed through conductive paths in the louvers. In a heated air system, holes in the louvers may allow the heated air to enter the incoming airstream to regulate the incoming temperature to the datacenter.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2010Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Eric C Peterson, Christian L. Belady
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Patent number: 8978270Abstract: A method for drying or removing water from a wall cavity or structure without the need to tear to make holes, tear apart the structure, or use suction cups. The method uses a reversible portable moisture removal system for flowing pressurized heated air at a targeted location and for creating a vacuum to withdraw moist air from the wall cavity or structure a the moisture removal housing. The method dries wet walls in less time than current systems while also being reversible to remove moist air from wall cavities and structures.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2014Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Advanced Moisture Solutions, LLCInventors: Wesley Clyde Carlton, David Laurence Green
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Publication number: 20150068702Abstract: A dew condensation detecting device includes a dew condensation detector and a heat transfer part. The dew condensation detector is provided to a supply pipe, which supplies a cooling medium from a cooling medium supply apparatus to a device to be cooled. The dew condensation detector detects a dew condensation by detecting a water droplet due to the dew condensation. The heat transfer part transfers heat from the cooling medium flowing in a return pipe, which returns the cooling medium from the device to be cooled to the cooling medium supply apparatus, to the cooling medium flowing in the supply pipe between the dew condensation detector and the device to be cooled.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventors: Tsuyoshi SO, Norihisa TAKAHASHI, Yoshinori Uzuka, Junichi Ogo, Susumu Takahashi
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Publication number: 20150068722Abstract: A circulating cooling system and a method for controlling the circulating cooling system are disclosed in this disclosure. Wherein, the circulating cooling system is divided into three parts: an internal cooling circulation device, a plate heat exchanger and an external cooling circulation device, wherein the internal cooling circulation device is adapted to perform circulating cooling on a heat-generating device; the plate heat exchanger is adapted to perform heat exchange between external cooling water in the external cooling circulation device and the internal cooling water in the internal cooling circulation device; the external cooling circulation device is adapted to cool the external cooling water. Also, the external cooling primary circulation pump, the cold accumulation water pool, the water-air plate-wing heat exchanger, the cold accumulation air cooler, the first valve and the second valve may be controlled, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2012Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Yigong Ding, Weizheng Yao, Jian Zhang, Weihua Ruan, Dawei Wang
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Publication number: 20150060007Abstract: A heat pump including a fluid circuit and a control arrangement. The fluid circuit includes a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, a third heat exchanger and a driver for driving fluid about the fluid circuit. The control arrangement has one or more modes of operation. The first heat exchanger is arranged to exchange heat between the fluid of the fluid circuit and further fluid. The control arrangement is configured to in at least one of the modes of operation control a flow control mechanism to control a flow rate of the further fluid of the first heat exchanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: Benson Global Pty Ltd.Inventor: Steven Michael Smith
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Publication number: 20150060039Abstract: A structure and method for cooling a three-dimensional integrated circuit (3DIC) are provided. A cooling element is configured for thermal connection to the 3DIC. The cooling element includes a plurality of individually controllable cooling modules disposed at a first plurality of locations relative to the 3DIC. Each of the cooling modules includes a cold pole and a heat sink. The cold pole is configured to absorb heat from the 3DIC. The heat sink is configured to dissipate the heat absorbed by the cold pole and is coupled to the cold pole via an N-type semiconductor element and via a P-type semiconductor element. A temperature sensing element includes a plurality of thermal monitoring elements disposed at a second plurality of locations relative to the 3DIC for measuring temperatures at the second plurality of locations. The measured temperatures control the plurality of cooling modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company LimitedInventors: HUI-YU LEE, CHI-WEN CHANG, JUI-FENG KUAN, YI-KAN CHENG
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Publication number: 20150053390Abstract: A compressor system is disclosed that includes at least one fluid compressor for compressing a working fluid and a lubrication supply system operable for supplying lubrication fluid to the compressor. A heat exchanger is provided for controlling the temperature of the lubrication fluid. The heat exchanger includes a housing for holding a plurality of lubrication fluid passageways. A shape memory alloy (SMA) member is positioned within at least one of the plurality of lubrication fluid passageways to increase turbulence in the lubrication fluid at relatively high temperatures.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventors: Russell A. Banks, James Christopher Collins
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Patent number: 8960266Abstract: A semiconductor wafer joined to a carrier via a double-faced adhesive tape having an adhesive layer of a heating separation property is heated for removal from the carrier. The double-faced adhesive tape is separated from the semiconductor wafer on a holding table. Thereafter, an air nozzle preliminarily cools the semiconductor wafer for a given time during transportation with a wafer transport section. Upon completion of the preliminary cooling, the semiconductor wafer is placed on a cooling stage to cool it to a target temperature.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2011Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Nitto Denko CorporationInventors: Masayuki Yamamoto, Yukitoshi Hase
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Patent number: 8950470Abstract: Preferably, obtaining internal and external thermal measurement values of a sealed process chamber allows a control system to generate a control signal based on a comparison of the internal and external thermal measurement values to the predetermined value. The control signal is provided to a fluid handling system, wherein the fluid handling system modulates flow of a first fluid around the exterior of the sealed process chamber. The control signal is further provided to a closed loop heat exchange system, wherein the closed loop heat exchange system modulates flow of a second fluid within an interior cavity of the sealed process chamber based on the control signal. The control signal is still further provided to an open loop heat exchange system, wherein the open loop heat exchange system modulates flow of a third fluid within the interior of cavity of the sealed process chamber.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Poole Ventura, Inc.Inventors: Mark R. Erickson, Aaron L. Dingus, Arthur W. Custer, III, Henry J. Poole, Nader Jamshidi
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Publication number: 20150013959Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a temperature regulated vessel and a fluid delivery device, and methods of use thereof. The vessel can be used in an injection molding apparatus and include one or more temperature regulating lines configured to flow a fluid or liquid within the body (e.g., to heat a cold device). The fluid delivery device is mounted in the apparatus and has a collar with an opening extending therethrough to sealingly mate with the vessel. A delivery channel is provided within the collar for directing an input flow of fluid into the vessel. An exit channel can also be provided within the collar for directing an output flow of the fluid from the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Adam A VERREAULT, Sean T. O'KEEFFE, Joseph W STEVICK
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Publication number: 20150013960Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and method for efficiently cooling computing devices having heat-generating electronic components, such as, for example, independently operable servers, immersed in a dielectric liquid coolant in a tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Christiaan Scott Best, Mark Garnett
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Publication number: 20150016774Abstract: The embodiments disclose a stack feature of a stack configured to confine optical fields within and to a patterned plasmonic underlayer in the stack configured to guide light from a light source to regulate optical coupling.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Ganping Ju, Chubing Peng, Xiaobin Zhu, Yingguo Peng, Yukiko A Kubota, Timothy J Klemmer, Jan-Ulrich Thiele, Michael A. Seigler, Werner Scholz, Kim Y. Lee, David S. Kuo, Koichi Wago
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Publication number: 20150005980Abstract: A method of controlling a temperature of a terminal apparatus includes measuring a first temperature of a heat source area where at least one heat source is included in the terminal apparatus, and measuring a second temperature of an external area that is distant from the heat source area; determining a difference between the first temperature and the second temperature; and controlling heat generated from the heat source, based on the difference between the first temperature and the second temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Min-Soo KIM, Jung-Keun LEE, Ji-Woong OH
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Publication number: 20150000889Abstract: An electronic system performs thermal management during its operation by proactively taking into account expected solar thermal loading. According to one embodiment, the electronic system determines its location and a solar thermal load value expected to affect its location. The system also determines a temperature offset value based on the solar thermal load value and predicts a future temperature for the system based on the temperature offset value and a then-current temperature for the system (e.g., as may be detected by one or more temperature sensors). The electronic system compares the predicted temperature to at least one threshold and executes a thermal mitigation procedure in the event that the predicted temperature exceeds one or more of the thresholds. According to another embodiment in which the electronic system is transportable, the determined solar thermal load value may include a solar thermal load profile for the system's expected route of travel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Krishna K. Bellamkonda, Morris B. Bowers, Paul B. Crosbie, Brett L. Robertson, Maninder S. Sehmbey
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Publication number: 20140367080Abstract: An automated system and associated method for storing items comprises a cabinet having at least one refrigerated drawer using a temperature control device and a non-temperature controlled drawer. The drawer design is such that temperature gradients throughout the drawer are minimized. Faraday cages are provided about each drawer to support separate RFID readers to monitor the items in each drawer. The temperature-controlled drawer is insulated so that adjacent non-temperature controlled drawers are not significantly affected by the temperature of the temperature-controlled drawer and they may exist at room temperature. An automatic RFID data detection system determines the temperature requirements of medical items in the temperature-controlled drawer and controls the temperature control device to maintain the required temperature. A temperature logging system for the temperature controlled drawer is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: MEPS REAL-TIME, INC.Inventors: Shariq Hussain, Jimmy C. Caputo
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Publication number: 20140360715Abstract: A rail cooling method includes: calculating, based on a relation between temperatures and an amount of warp of the rail cooled to ambient temperature after the forced cooling, the temperatures including a cooling start temperature of the head, a cooling end temperature of the head, a cooling start temperature of the foot and a cooling end temperature of the foot, a target value or a target value range for each of the temperatures so that the amount of warp of the rail at ambient temperature falls within a permissive range; and setting a cooling condition in accordance with the target value or the target value range to perform the forced cooling on the head and the foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2012Publication date: December 11, 2014Applicant: JFE STEEL CORPORATIONInventors: Rinya Kojo, Hiroyuki Fukuda, Yuta Tamura, Yoshikazu Yoshida, Hideki Takahashi, Ryo Matsuoka, Yuzuru Kataoka
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Patent number: 8905124Abstract: A temperature controlled loadlock chamber for use in semiconductor processing is provided. The temperature controlled loadlock chamber may include one or more of an adjustable fluid pump, mass flow controller, one or more temperature sensors, and a controller. The adjustable fluid pump provides fluid having a predetermined temperature to a temperature-controlled plate. The mass flow controller provides gas flow into the chamber that may also aid in maintaining a desired temperature. Additionally, one or more temperature sensors may be combined with the adjustable fluid pump and/or the mass flow controller to provide feedback and to provide a greater control over the temperature. A controller may be added to control the adjustable fluid pump and the mass flow controller based upon temperature readings from the one or more temperature sensors.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2007Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chun-Hsien Lin, Jyh-Cherng Sheu, Ming-Feng Yoo, Kewei Zuo
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Publication number: 20140345846Abstract: The invention relates to method (19) of cooling a heat generating device (2). The cooling rate (17, 18) of said heat generating device (2) is determined, at least in part and/or at least at times, based on the rate of change of temperature (16) of the heat generating device (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2012Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: Danfoss Solar Inverters A/SInventor: Thomas Hjort
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Publication number: 20140338884Abstract: A cooling system includes a coolant circuit, and a cooling apparatus positioned in the coolant circuit. Coolant flows through the cooling apparatus so as to control a temperature of a battery positioned in a chamber volume. The cooling system further includes a regulating device configured to regulate a temperature of the cooling apparatus. The cooling system has an element configured to determine a dewpoint temperature prevailing in the chamber volume, and the regulating device is configured to use the element to regulate the temperature of the cooling apparatus such that the temperature of the cooling apparatus is higher than the dewpoint temperature prevailing in the chamber volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicants: Robert Bosch GmbH, Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.Inventors: Marianne Heizmann, Oliver Gerundt
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Publication number: 20140338883Abstract: To prevent reduction in cruising distance due to usage of electric power for anti-fogging of a window, heating of a vehicle interior, or the like when an electric vehicle or the like that runs by power supply from an in-vehicle battery is running, vehicle interior air that has passed through heat exchanging means for exchanging heat between vehicle interior air and outside air is introduced into a dehumidifying member. Therefore, the dehumidifying member can absorb moisture from air having a relative humidity that is relatively high, and hence a larger amount of moisture can be absorbed even with the same dehumidifying member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2012Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: YOKOHAMA HEAT USE TECHNOLOGYInventor: Takumasa Watanabe
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Publication number: 20140332196Abstract: A cooling system may include a liquid coolant subsystem comprising a cool water source configured to hold water, an air cooling subsystem comprising an air chamber that contains air therein, an air conditioning apparatus comprising a heat exchanger of a liquid-to-air type having a heat sink in thermal communication, a fan assembly configured to move air along the heat sink of the heat exchanger, a thermostat, a temperature sensor, and a control circuit in electronic communication with the temperature sensor and the thermostat, a plumbing subsystem comprising an inlet piping component in fluid communication with heat exchanger, an outlet piping component in fluid communication with the exchanger, and a solenoid valve. The control circuit may be configured to activate the fan assembly and to open the solenoid valve, allowing for the transfer heat to water from the air moved by the fan assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventor: Steven B. Haupt
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Publication number: 20140332197Abstract: An air conditioner terminal device (100) and a data center comprising the air conditioner terminal device, wherein the air conditioner terminal device (100) comprises a heat exchanger (12), a variable-speed fan (22), an air passage (101) communicating from an air suction port (11) to an air discharge port (21), and refrigerant flowing through the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger (12) and fan (22) are installed in the air passage (101), and the fan (22) forces air within the air passage (101) to flow towards the air discharge port (21) from the air suction port (11). The refrigerant comes into heat contact with air within the air passage (101) via the heat exchanger (12). The heat exchanger has an input joint (121) and an output joint (122), the refrigerant flows in via the input joint (121) and flows out the output joint (122). The refrigerant inside the input joint (121) is liquid-phase fluid, whereas the refrigerant inside the output joint (122) is gas-liquid two-phase fluid or gas-phase fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2012Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: YuHui Kuang, Robert Hong-Leung Chiang, Michel Grabon, Lijia Jessica Zhao
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Publication number: 20140326442Abstract: There is described a method (20) of cooling a device generating heat. The method includes (21) monitoring a temperature associated with the device. The method also includes (25) automatically operating a cooling means at a first rate if the monitored temperature rises above a first temperature threshold. The method also includes (26) automatically operating the cooling means at a second increased rate if the monitored temperature rises above a second temperature threshold. There is also described a system (10) for cooling a device (16) generating heat. The system (10) comprises means (18) for monitoring a temperature associated with the device (10), cooling means (14), and a controller (12) for operating the cooling means (14) at various rates. The controller (12) is arranged to automatically operate the cooling means (14) at a first rate if the temperature rises above a first temperature threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: Control Techniques LimitedInventors: John Paul KURPIEWSKI, Simon David HART-SHORT
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Publication number: 20140326443Abstract: An arrangement and a method for cooling coolant in a cooling system in a vehicle: The cooling system includes a first cooling circuit, a first coolant pump (11) to circulate coolant through the first cooling circuit, a first radiator (13) to cool the coolant, and a thermostat (12) which opens to direct coolant to the first radiator (13) when the coolant is above the thermostat's regulating temperature (t2); and a second cooling circuit includes a second radiator (20) to cool coolant. A flow device (23, 29) selectively transfers a portion of coolant from the first cooling circuit to the second cooling circuit, so that this portion of the coolant is cooled in the second radiator (20) when the coolant in the first cooling circuit is within a temperature range defined by a lowest temperature (t1) at which the coolant initially needs cooling and a highest temperature which is equal to the thermostat's regulating temperature (t2).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2012Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: SCANIA CVInventor: Zoltan Kardos
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Publication number: 20140311727Abstract: The invention discloses an air conditioner terminal device (100), an air conditioning apparatus and a data center (1000), wherein the air conditioner terminal device (100) comprises an air passage (101) communicating from an air suction port (11) to an air discharge port (21), a heat exchanger (12) and a variable-speed fan (22) which forces air in the air passage (101) to flow towards the air discharge port (21) from the air suction port (11) are installed in the air passage (101), and both the air suction port (11) and the air discharge port (21) are open downwardly. Therefore, air circulation can be improved and refrigerating capacity of the air conditioner terminal device can be increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Carrier CorporationInventors: YuHui Kuang, Robert Hong-Leung Chiang, Michel Grabon, Lijia Jessica Zhao
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Patent number: 8863543Abstract: A device for cooling a heat source of a motor vehicle is provided that includes a cooling body which has a plurality of feed flow channels and a plurality of return flow channels. At least a multiplicity of the feed flow channels and return flow channels are arranged adjacent to one another in an alternating fashion in the cooling body.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2011Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Thomas Heckenberger, Stefan Hirsch, Heiko Neff, Tobias Isermeyer, Caroline Schmid, Jalal Mohamed-Ali, Hans-Georg Herrmann, Achim Wiebelt
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Publication number: 20140305153Abstract: A cooling device for electric equipment includes a cooling unit for cooling inverter elements. Cooling unit includes a heat mass which has a surface provided with the inverter elements and a back surface arranged on a back side of surface to form a heat mass inner tank arranged between the surface and the back surface and transfers heat generated at the inverter elements, a fin portion which is provided on the back surface and radiates heat transferred through the heat mass, air-conditioner coolant pipelines which are provided on the surface and form a coolant passage through which a coolant for vehicle cabin air-conditioning flows, and a water pump which supplies and discharges coolant water to and from the heat mass inner tank. With such a configuration, a cooling device for electric equipment which is excellent in cooling efficiency is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2011Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Kunihiko Arai
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Publication number: 20140305612Abstract: The present invention relates to a refrigerator (1) comprising a fresh food compartment (2) wherein objects to be cooled are placed and at least one thawing compartment (4) disposed inside the fresh food compartment (2), wherein the frozen objects are placed and having at least one heating means (3) providing the interior to be heated.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2012Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: ARCELIK ANONIM SIRKETIInventors: Aydin Celik, Sabahattin Hocaoglu, Feyzi Alper Soysal
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Patent number: 8862354Abstract: A method for determining initial or starting temperatures for a dry dual clutch mechanism at vehicle start-up includes as determining a time lapse from shut-down to start-up. The method determines a housing air start temperature of the housing air within a bell housing case of the dry dual clutch mechanism at vehicle start-up, reads a first clutch stop temperature of a first clutch at vehicle shut-down, reads a housing air stop temperature of the housing air at vehicle shut-down, and determines a heat transfer coefficient between the first clutch and the housing air. The method includes determining a first clutch start temperature from, at least: the heat transfer coefficient between the first clutch and the housing air; a temperature differential between the first clutch stop temperature and the housing air stop temperature; and the housing air start temperature.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2011Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Kumaraswamy V. Hebbale, Farzad Samie
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Publication number: 20140298840Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for controlling the flow of a coolant in a circuit (20) and capable of being exposed to a flow (26) of outside air at the front surface of a vehicle (21), including a means for controlling the flow of coolant, at least one opening of which is placed under the control of a thermostatic detection means, characterized in that the thermostatic detection means includes a thermally conductive surface (9) exposed to said flow (26) of outside air. The invention also relates to the coolant circuit (20) including said control device (1), and to a vehicle (21) provided with such a circuit. The invention can be used for motor vehicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventor: Mohamed Yahia
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Publication number: 20140290928Abstract: A method of coordinated flow control in a heat exchanger system includes adjusting a position of a variable actuator of the heat exchanger system if an associated monitored temperature of the heat exchanger system needs adjustment, determining if the adjusted position of the variable actuator is within a predetermined range of positions, adjusting a position of a discrete actuator of the heat exchanger system if the adjusted position of the variable actuator is not within the predetermined range of positions, and resetting the position of the variable actuator in response to adjusting the position of the discrete actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2012Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: Carrier CorporationInventors: Harshad S. Sane, Scott A. Bortoff, Olivier Josserand, Eric Royet
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Patent number: RE45376Abstract: In one embodiment, a cooling system is disclosed. The cooling system comprises: a cooling channel for receiving a cooling media, a substrate disposed near the cooling channel, and a fluidic jet disposed within the substrate and in fluid communication with the cooling channel. The cooling channel is for thermal communication with a component to be cooled. The cooling channel has a height of less than or equal to about 3 mm and a width of less than or equal to 2 mm. The fluidic jet comprises a cavity defined by a well and a membrane. In one embodiment, a method of cooling an electrical component comprises: passing a cooling media through a cooling channel, drawing the cooling media into one or more of the fluidic jets, expelling the cooling media from the one or more fluidic jets into the cooling channel, and removing thermal energy from the electrical component.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Mehmet Arik, Todd Garrett Wetzel, Stephen Adam Solovitz