CN106427477B - Temperature control system with thermoelectric device - Google Patents
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Abstract
Temperature control system and method can be designed to the climate inside of control vehicle or other weathers of another desired region.Temperature control system for vehicle can have the heat and power system for providing and heating and/or cooling, and the heat and power system includes supplementary heating and/or cooling.Heat and power system transmits heat between the working fluid and comfort air of such as liquid coolant when can apply electric current in selected polarity.Heat and power system can supplement or replace the heat provided from internal combustion engine or other main heat sources.Heat and power system can also be supplemented or be replaced from the cold energy provided based on the refrigeration system of compressor or other main cold energy sources.
Description
The application be the applying date be on March 29th, 2013, it is entitled " with thermoelectric device temperature control system "
Chinese patent application 201380029235.7 (PCT/US2013/034690) divisional application.
Cross reference to related applications
This application claims 61/620350, the 2013 year March 13 of U.S. Provisional Patent Application number submitted on April 4th, 2012
The patent application number 13/ that the patent application number 13/802201 and 2013 year day submitted was submitted at March 13
802050 priority.The full content of each application in these applications is incorporated in this for reference and as this specification
A part.
Technical field
This disclosure relates to domain of control temperature, and it is related to temperature control system and method comprising thermoelectric device.
Background technique
The passenger accommodation of vehicle usually passes through heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system and is heated and cools down.HVAC system
System guides its flowing by the way that the heat exchanger of comfort air is heated or cooled before comfortable air flows into passenger accommodation.It is handed in heat
In parallel operation, for example, energy transmits between comfort air and the coolant of such as water-ethylene glycol coolant.Comfort air can be with
It is supplied from surrounding air or from the recirculation air of passenger accommodation and the mixture of surrounding air.For vehicle passenger accommodation heating and
Cooling energy is for example usually from the feeding engine supply of the fuel of such as internal combustion engine.
Some automotive hvac frameworks include providing the positive temperature coefficient resistor of the supplementary heating for the air for flowing to passenger accommodation
(PTC) heater assembly.Existing vehicle PTC device HVAC framework has the shortcomings that various.
Summary of the invention
Embodiment described herein has several features, they any one of cannot be solely responsible for their phase
Hope attribute.In the case where not limiting the scope of the present invention stated such as claim, will be briefly discussed now it is therein certain
A little advantages.
Certain disclosed embodiments include other weathers of the indoor climate or another desired region for controlling vehicle
System and method.Some embodiments provide the temperature control system for being used for vehicle, and heat and power system provides in temperature control system
Supplementary heating and/or cooling.Heat and power system can in working fluid, (such as liquid be cooling when applying electric current in selected polarity
Agent) and comfort air between transmit energy.In a particular embodiment, heat and power system supplement or replace from internal combustion engine or other
The heat that main heat source provides.Heat and power system can also be supplemented or be replaced from based on the refrigeration system of compressor or other main cold energy sources
The cold energy of offer.
Certain disclosed embodiments include the system and method for stopping engine or tail-off cooling.Engine
Closing refrigerating mode can be used to maintain comfortable compartment up to finite time amount in the idle engine down periods.In this mode
In, when engine is turned off, evaporator is idle.The cooling provided by the thermal inertia of coolant and electrothermal module energy
Enough allow tail-off and save fuel, while still allowing for passenger carriage cooled.
Certain disclosed embodiments include the system and method for stopping engine or tail-off heating.Engine
Closing heating mode can be used to maintain comfortable compartment temperature up to finite time amount in the idle engine down periods.Pass through heat
The thermal inertia of heat, the thermal inertia in coolant and engine cylinder body that electric module provides allows system to heat the compartment of vehicle simultaneously
Allow tail-off and saves fuel.
The disclosed embodiments include the system for heating and cooling down the climate inside of vehicle.In some embodiments,
The system of the temperature in passenger accommodation for controlling vehicle includes main fluid passageway and is operably connected to main fluid passageway
One or more thermoelectric devices.Thermoelectric device may include at least one thermoelectric element, be configured to the application of the first polarity
Cooling fluid when heating the fluid flowed in main fluid passageway when electric energy and applying electric energy with the second polarity.Thermoelectric device can be with
It is subdivided into multiple hot-zones.The multiple hot-zone may include the first hot-zone and the second hot-zone, and the first hot-zone is coupled in
The first circuit that can be switched between one polarity and the second polarity, the second hot-zone are connected to second circuit, and second circuit is in independence
It is changeable between polar first polarity of the first circuit and the second polarity.
The system may include first for being arranged in main fluid passageway and being thermally connected to one or more thermoelectric devices
Heat exchanger.As an example, main fluid passageway may be connected to single thermoelectric device, in the first hot-zone of thermoelectric device
One main surface and it is arranged in main fluid passageway and is thermally connected to the second main surface in the second hot-zone of thermoelectric device
Second heat exchanger is in the single thermoelectric device.The system may include process fluid passages；It is logical to be arranged in working fluid
In road and the third heat exchanger on the first useless surface that is thermally connected in the first hot-zone of thermoelectric device；Be arranged in workflow
In body channel and the 4th heat exchanger on the second useless surface that is thermally connected in the second hot-zone of thermoelectric device.Thermoelectric device can
With transferring heat energy between the first main surface being configured in the first hot-zone and the first useless surface and in the second hot-zone
Transferring heat energy between two main surfaces and the second useless surface.
The system may include controller, and being configured is made by the polarity of the polarity and second circuit that control the first circuit
System is run in one of a variety of enabled modes.A variety of enabled modes may include defogging mode, heating mode and
Refrigerating mode.Controller can be configured when at least one thermoelectric device is run with defogging mode, independently with one or more
Second polarity of multiple thermoelectric devices runs the first circuit and runs second circuit with the first polarity.
The system may include the first useless surface being thermally connected in the first hot-zone of one or more thermoelectric devices
First operating fluid loop and the second operating fluid loop independently of first operating fluid loop, the second working fluid return
The second useless surface that road is thermally connected in the second hot-zone of one or more thermoelectric devices.First operating fluid loop and
Each of two operating fluid loops can be selectively connected between one or more thermoelectric devices and cooling fin or
Between one or more thermoelectric devices and heat source.When the first circuit is switched to the first polarity chron, the first operating fluid loop
It may be connected to heat source, and work as the first circuit and be switched to the second polarity chron, may be connected to cooling fin.When the second electricity
Road is switched to the first polarity chron, and the second operating fluid loop may be connected to heat source, and when second circuit is switched to
Second polarity chron, may be connected to cooling fin.The system may include controller, be configured by switching the first circuit
To the second polarity and second circuit is switched to the first polarity the system is run with defogging mode.
In certain embodiments, using HVAC system to the method for the passenger accommodation delivery temperature controlled air of vehicle include with
One of a variety of enabled modes operating system is to provide air stream to passenger accommodation.A variety of enabled modes may include in vehicle
Defogging mode, heating mode and the refrigerating mode of one or more Qu Zhongke isolated operations in.This method may include
During defogging mode operation, at least one of passenger accommodation is delivered air to by directing air flow in main fluid passageway
Point；Pass through the air stream in the cooling main fluid passageway of the thermal energy of the air stream in the first hot-zone of the removal from thermoelectric device；With
And energy heats air stream is then added by the air stream in the second hot-zone of thermoelectric device.This method may include adding
During heat pattern is run, by directing air flow to the air flow delivery of heating in main fluid passageway to passenger accommodation at least
A part；And the air stream addition energy heats in the first hot-zone and the second hot-zone for passing through thermoelectric device are logical in main fluid
Air stream in road.This method may include during refrigerating mode operation, by directing air flow in main fluid passageway
By at least part of cooling air flow delivery to passenger accommodation；And by removing the first hot-zone from thermoelectric device and the
The cooling air stream in main fluid passageway of the thermal energy of air stream in two hot-zones.
Conveying air may include by recycling the removal of the first working fluid between the first hot-zone and cooling fin from institute
State the thermal energy of the first hot-zone of at least one thermoelectric device in thermoelectric device and by following between the second hot-zone and heat source
Add thermal energy in second hot-zone of ring the second working fluid thermoelectric device.It is each in first working fluid and the second working fluid
A may include liquid heat transfer fluid.For example, the first working fluid may include that aqueous solution and the second working fluid can be with
Including aqueous solution identical but at different temperatures.
The first hot-zone that the air stream of conveying heating may further include thermoelectric device provides polar with first
Second hot-zone of electric energy and thermoelectric device, which provides, has the second polar electric energy.The electric energy for being supplied to thermoelectric device will lead to
Thermal energy has from least one working fluid via thermoelectric device to be transferred to air stream.
In some embodiments, the method for manufacturing the system for adjusting passenger's air in vehicle includes providing air stream
Dynamic channel；One or more thermoelectric devices are operably connected to air flow passage；It provides and is filled with one or more thermoelectricity
At least one process fluid passages of the useless surface thermal communication of at least one set；And the first circuit connection is arrived into thermoelectric device
First hot-zone.First circuit can be configured to the first polarity or be selectively supplied with electric power to the first hot-zone with the second polarity.
Method may include that second circuit is connected to the second hot-zone of thermoelectric device.Second circuit can be configured to the first polarity or
Electric power is selectively supplied with to the second hot-zone with the second polarity.
This method may include providing controller, and controller is configured by selecting in one or more thermoelectric devices
The polarity of first circuit and the polarity at least partly control system of second circuit.
This method may include configuring at least one process fluid passages, at least one thermoelectric device and heat source or to dissipate
Selectively moved thermal energy between backing.
It may include that first is arranged in air flow passage that thermoelectric device, which is operably connected to air flow passage,
Heat exchanger；Second heat exchanger is arranged in air flow passage；First hot-zone of thermoelectric device is connected to the first heat to hand over
Parallel operation；And the second hot-zone of thermoelectric device is connected to second heat exchanger.First hot-zone of thermoelectric device is connected to
One heat exchanger may include that the main surface in the first hot-zone is connected to first heat exchanger, main surface in the first hot-zone
Useless surface it is opposite.
In certain embodiments, the system of the temperature at least part of the passenger accommodation for controlling vehicle includes first
Fluid channel；The second fluid channel being at least partially separated by partition and first fluid channel；It is operably connected to first-class
Cooling air in body channel can operate the cooling device across both first fluid channel and second fluid channel；It can operate
It is connected to the heater core of the hot-air in second fluid channel；The second fluid being operably connected in heater core downstream is logical
Road is operably connected to thermoelectric device in the first fluid channel in cooling device downstream；Be arranged in first fluid channel with
The flow control valve that stream between second fluid channel turns to channel or is arranged in first fluid channel and second fluid channel.Stream
Turning to channel can be configured that cooled air has been selectively diverted to second in first fluid channel by cooling device
Fluid channel, so that air flows through at least one of heater core and thermoelectric device after turning to channel by stream.Controller can
At least one this kind of system is run to be configured at least refrigerating mode, heating mode and defogging mode.Controller can remove
During mist mode, second fluid channel will be redirect to from the air in first fluid channel by causing stream to turn to channel.
It may include turning to combination gates, stream steering component and/or being configured at least open position and close that stream, which turns to channel,
The flow control valve rotated between closed position.When turning to combination gates or stream steering component is in an open position, air can be from the
One fluid channel is diverted into second fluid channel.When turning to combination gates or stream steering component is in the close position, Ke Yiyun
Perhaps air flowing is without being diverted through first fluid channel.First fluid channel and second fluid are arranged in by selectively opened
Flow control valve in channel may be implemented similar air and turn to.
The system may include access road selection device, is configured and draws at least part air for entering the system
Lead at least one of first fluid channel and second fluid channel.Access road selection device can be configured air stream
It is directed in second fluid channel, and transfers thermal energy to air during thermoelectric device can be configured in heating mode operation
Stream.Access road selection device may include entrance combination gates.Entrance combination gates can be operable in first position,
It is moved between all positions between two positions and first and second position.It the position of entrance combination gates can be independently of steering
The position of combination gates.
At least one cooling device can be from absorbed thermal energy, and thermoelectric device can be in the defogging mode runtime
Between transfer thermal energy to air stream.At least one cooling device can be configured from absorbed thermal energy, and thermoelectric device
It can be configured in during refrigerating mode is run from absorbed thermal energy.
It may include the hole formed in partition or stream steering component that stream, which turns to channel,.Hole or stream steering component can be through matching
It sets by Selective plugging.
One or more thermoelectric devices can be subdivided into multiple hot-zones, and the multiple hot-zone includes the first hot-zone and the
Two hot-zones, the first hot-zone be configured to when the first polarity applies electric energy the fluid that is flowed in second fluid channel of heating and with
Cooling fluid when second polarity applies electric energy, the second hot-zone is in polar first pole independently of the electric energy for being applied to the first hot-zone
It is changeable between property and the second polarity.
One or more heater cores can during at least heating mode with power drive system coolant thermal communication.
In some embodiments, heater core during at least refrigerating mode not with power drive system coolant thermal communication.
At least one surface of one or more thermoelectric devices may be connected to the heat exchange with air stream thermal communication
Device.Cooling device also may be connected to one or more heat exchangers with air stream thermal communication.
In certain embodiments, using HVAC system to the method for the passenger accommodation delivery temperature controlled air of vehicle include with
At least part of one of a variety of enabled modes operating system is to provide air stream at least part of passenger accommodation.It is described
A variety of enabled modes may include defogging mode, heating mode and refrigerating mode.This method may include running in defogging mode
Period, by direct air flow at least first fluid flow channel to passenger accommodation convey air；With cooling device cooling the
Air stream in one fluid flowing passage；Then air stream is conveyed from first fluid flow channel to second fluid flowing channel；
And then with heater core, thermoelectric device or both heater core and thermoelectric device to the air in second fluid flowing channel
Stream heating.This method may include being led to during heating mode operation by directing air flow at least second fluid and flowing
By at least part of the air flow delivery of heating to passenger accommodation in road；And with heater core, thermoelectric device or heater core
The air stream in second fluid flowing channel is heated with both thermoelectric devices.This method may include in the refrigerating mode runtime
Between, at least one of channel is flowed by directing air flow to first fluid flow channel and second fluid, it will be cooling
Air flow delivery to passenger accommodation at least part and by with the air stream in the cooling first fluid flow channel of cooling device
Cooling air stream cools down the air stream in second fluid flowing channel with thermoelectric device, or is cooling down second with thermoelectric device
With the air stream in the cooling first fluid flow channel of cooling device when air stream in fluid flowing passage.
Air is conveyed during refrigerating mode can include determining that being supplied to thermoelectric device uses thermoelectric device will be empty
Whether the first amount that air-flow is cooled to the energy of preferred temperature, which is less than, is supplied to cooling device using cooling device for air
Stream is cooled to the second amount of the energy of preferred temperature, and when the first amount for determining energy is less than the second amount of energy, with heat
Air stream in electric installation cooling second fluid flowing channel.
The air stream of conveying heating can include determining that whether heater core can be heated to preferred temperature for air stream；When
When determining that air stream can be heated to preferred temperature by heater core, with the sky in heater core heating second fluid flowing channel
Air-flow；And when determining that air stream cannot be heated to preferred temperature by heater core, second fluid stream is heated with thermoelectric device
Air stream in dynamic channel.
In some embodiments, the method packet of the device of passenger's air in at least part of manufacture for adjusting vehicle
The air flow passage for providing and being at least partly divided into the first air conduit and the second air conduit is provided；It can by cooling device
It is operatively coupled to the first air conduit or cooling device is operably connected to the first air conduit and the second air conduit
The two；Heater core is operably connected to the second air conduit；At least one thermoelectric device is operably connected to
Two air conduits, so that thermoelectric device is in the downstream of heater core when air flows through the channel, or by least one thermoelectricity
Device is operably connected to the first air conduit, so that thermoelectric device is in cooling device when air flows through the channel
Downstream；And provide fluid between the first air conduit and the second air conduit and turn to channel, so that when air flows through described lead to
When road, fluid turns to channel and is placed in the downstream of cooling device and the upstream of heater core, or make when air flow through it is described
When channel, fluid turns to channel and is placed in the downstream of cooling device, heater core and thermoelectric device, or when air flow through it is described
When channel, flow control valve is provided in first air conduit and the second air conduit in cooling device downstream.Fluid turns to channel
It can be configured and the air from the first air conduit is selectively redirect to the second air conduit.By being selectively opened cloth
The flow control valve in the first air conduit and the second air conduit is set, similar air may be implemented and turn to.
The cooling device that is operably connected may include heat exchanger being arranged in first fluid channel and by heat exchanger
It is connected to cooling device.The heater core that is operably connected may include that heat exchanger and will be hot is arranged in second fluid channel
Exchanger is connected to heater core.The thermoelectric device that is operably connected may include arranging heat exchanger in second fluid channel
And heat exchanger is connected to thermoelectric device.
This method may include providing channel selection device, wherein the channel selection device is arranged close to the first air
The entrance of conduit and the second air conduit.
Certain disclosed embodiments are related to controlling the temperature in the passenger accommodation of vehicle.For example, temperature control system (TCS) can
To include air duct, it is configured to the passenger accommodation of vehicle and conveys air stream.TCS may include a heat energy, heat transmitting
Device and the thermoelectric device TED for being connected to air duct.Fluid circuit can be by coolant circulation to heat energy, heat-transfer arrangement
And/or TED.Heat energy can be connected to heat-transfer arrangement around TED by bypass loop.Actuator can cause to cool down with TED
Agent selectively recycles in bypass loop or fluid circuit.When determining that thermal energy source preparation provides heat to air stream, control dress
Actuator can be run by setting.
Some embodiments provide the system of the temperature in the passenger accommodation for controlling vehicle, and system includes being configured to vehicle
Passenger accommodation conveying passenger's air stream at least one passenger's air duct, it is logical to be connected to passenger's air at least one heat energy
At least one heat-transfer arrangement in road, at least one thermoelectric device (TED) are configured and pass coolant circulation to heat energy, heat
The fluid circuit of delivery device and/or TED is configured at least one bypass loop that heat energy is connected to heat-transfer arrangement, warp
Configure at least one actuator for causing coolant to recycle in bypass loop rather than in fluid circuit and at least one control
System processed.Control system may include being configured that heat energy is connected to the second bypass loop of TED, is configured and leads to coolant
At least one actuator recycled in the second bypass loop rather than in fluid circuit and at least one control system.Control system
System, which can be configured, runs at least one actuator when determining that thermal energy source preparation provides heat to passenger's air stream, so as to cause cold
But agent is recycled at least one bypass loop rather than in fluid circuit.
Additional embodiment may include being configured the pump for recycling coolant in fluid circuit.The system can also wrap
Include the evaporator for being operably connected to passenger's air duct.Heat energy can be vehicle motor, supply of vehicles engine
Heater core, exhaust system, another suitable heat source or the combination in source of thermal energy.Another embodiment may include mixing
Door, may be operably connected in passenger's air duct and is configured across the heat transfer dress of transmission (route) passenger's air stream
It sets.In some embodiments, actuator can be the combination of flow control device, valve, adjuster or structure.
Further embodiment may include being configured the cooling fluid circuit that TED is connected to low temperature core.Low temperature core can
To be the radiator being configured by the dissipation of heat from fluid in surrounding air.Cooling fluid circuit can also include providing foot
The pump of enough fluid motions.Control system can also be further configured determining system whether in the heating or refrigerating mode fortune
Row；And when determining that system is run in the cooling mode, at least one actuator is run to cause coolant to return in cooling fluid
It is recycled in road.
In some embodiments, when heat energy reaches threshold temperature, thermal energy source preparation provides heat to passenger's air stream.Control
Device processed can also determine that thermal energy source preparation is mentioned to passenger's air stream when the coolant for cycling through heat energy reaches threshold temperature
Heat supply.
Some embodiments provide the method for the temperature in the passenger accommodation of control vehicle, and this method includes moving passenger's air stream
It moves across the heat-transfer arrangement in the passenger's air duct for being operably connected to vehicle；Vehicle is run with the first operation mode
Temperature control system, wherein thermoelectric device (TED) may include that heat is transmitted between the fluid circuit of heat energy and heat-transfer arrangement
Energy；And after temperature control system is run with the first operation mode, temperature control system is switched to the second operation mould
Formula.In the second operational mode, temperature control system opens the bypass loop with heat-transfer arrangement and heat energy thermal communication.Bypass
Circuit be configured in not using in the case where TED between heat-transfer arrangement and heat energy transferring heat energy.
In further embodiments, when heat energy has reached threshold temperature, temperature control system is switched to second mode.
Heat energy can be automobile engine.Temperature control system can be switched to second mode, other standards example based on other standards
As when the fluid temperature (F.T.) in fluid circuit reaches threshold temperature, when specified time quantum past tense, when passenger's air stream
When temperature reaches threshold temperature or the combination of any other specified requirements or condition.
Some embodiments provide the method for the device of the temperature in passenger accommodation of the manufacture for controlling vehicle, and method includes mentioning
For being configured at least one passenger's air duct to the passenger accommodation of vehicle conveying passenger's air stream, by least one heat transmitting dress
It sets and is operably connected to passenger's air duct, at least one heat energy is provided, at least one thermoelectric device (TED) is provided, it will
Fluid circuit is operably connected to heat energy, heat-transfer arrangement and/or TED, and wherein fluid circuit is configured circulating coolant,
TED and/or heat-transfer arrangement are operably connected to fluid circuit, at least one bypass loop is operably connected to heat
The energy is to heat-transfer arrangement, and wherein at least one bypass loop is configured circulating coolant, and providing to be configured causes coolant to exist
Bypass loop rather than at least one actuator recycled in fluid circuit, are operably connected to thermal energy for the second bypass loop
Source is to TED, wherein the second bypass loop is configured circulating coolant, provide be configured cause coolant in the second bypass loop and
It is not at least one actuator recycled in fluid circuit, and provides to be configured to work as and determine thermal energy source preparation to passenger's air stream
At least one control device of at least one actuator is run when heat is provided.
In some embodiments, passenger's air duct may include the first air duct and the second air duct.Second is empty
Gas channel can at least partly be arranged parallel relative to the first air duct.Passenger's air duct can also include combination gates,
It, which is configured, is selectively diverted air stream by the first air duct and the second air duct.It can be only logical in the second air
Heat-transfer arrangement is arranged in road.
In further embodiments, evaporator can be operatively connected to passenger's air duct.Some embodiments are also
Low temperature core can be provided.Cooling fluid circuit can be operatively connected to low temperature core and TED.Cooling fluid circuit can be through
Configure circulating coolant.
According to embodiment disclosed herein, provide during the internal combustion engine starting of vehicle, for heating, cooling down
And/or the temperature control system of the passenger accommodation of demisting vehicle.The system includes engine coolant circuit, the engine coolant
Circuit includes being configured in the engine cylinder body coolant conduit for wherein conveying coolant.Engine cylinder body canal and vehicle it is interior
Burn engine thermal communication.The system further comprise be arranged in the comfort air channel of vehicle and with engine cylinder body coolant
The heater core of catheter fluid connection.The system further comprises the thermoelectric device with useless surface and main surface.Useless surface with
Heat source or cooling fin thermal communication.The system further comprises the main surface heat being arranged in comfort air channel and with thermoelectric device
The supplement heat exchanger of connection.When temperature control system operation, supplement heat exchanger can be relative in comfort air channel
Comfort air stream direction be in the downstream of heater core.The system further comprises controller, is configured to a variety of operations
Mode operation temperature control system.The plurality of operating modes includes starting heating mode, in starting heating mode, thermoelectricity dress
When setting the electric current for being configured in and receiving and supply with the first polarity and when internal combustion engine is run, by will be from useless surface
Thermal energy is transmitted to main surface heating comfort air stream.The plurality of operating modes further comprises heating mode, in heating mode
In, internal combustion engine is configured in electric current and is not supplied to thermoelectric device and when internal combustion engine is just run, and heats comfortable empty
Air-flow.In starting heating mode, in the case where not providing heat by thermoelectric device, internal combustion engine cannot be by comfort air
When stream is heated to specified comfort temperature, thermoelectric device provides heat to comfort air stream.During starting heating mode, with coolant
Temperature increase, the coefficient of performance of thermoelectric device increases.
In some embodiments, starting heating mode in, temperature control system be configured in when internal combustion engine with
The passenger accommodation of vehicle is heated to specific compartment temperature ratio in heating mode for passenger when the running temperature starting of environment temperature
Room is heated to specific compartment temperature faster；Starting heating mode includes that internal combustion engine is configured in thermoelectric device reception with first
Comfort air stream is heated when the electric current of polarity supply；The plurality of operating modes further comprises supplement refrigerating mode；Thermoelectricity dress
Useless surface cooling is transmitted to by the thermal energy of main surface in future when setting the electric current for being configured in and receiving and supplying with the second polarity to relax
Suitable air stream；The plurality of operating modes further comprises starting defogging mode；Expansion core is configured cooling comfort air stream,
And thermoelectric device is configured by the way that the thermal energy from useless surface is transmitted to master when receiving the electric current supplied with the first polarity
Heat comfort air stream in surface；Starting defogging mode includes that internal combustion engine is configured in thermoelectric device reception with the confession of the first polarity
Comfort air stream is heated when the electric current answered；The plurality of operating modes further comprises defogging mode；Expansion core is configured in
Electric current is not supplied to cooling comfort air stream when thermoelectric device；Supplement expansion core of the heat exchanger in comfort air channel
Downstream；The system further comprises the heat storage devices being arranged in comfort air channel, and heat storage devices are configured storage heat
It can and be to air stream transferring heat energy or from least one of absorbed thermal energy；The system further comprise be arranged in it is easypro
The expansion core of the refrigeration system of belt driving in suitable air duct；Heat storage devices are connected to expansion core；Thermmal storage
Cooling capacity is stored during at least one mode that device is configured in refrigerating mode or defogging mode；Thermoelectric device is arranged
In comfort air channel；The useless surface of thermoelectric device and engine cylinder body coolant conduit thermal communication；Heat source is battery, electronics
At least one of device, burner or exhaust apparatus of vehicle；The system further comprises being connected to giving up for thermoelectric device
The waste heat exchanger on surface；Waste heat exchanger is connected to the fluid circuit comprising liquid phase working fluid；Liquid phase working fluid with
Heat source or cooling fin are in fluid communication；Fluid circuit includes that the first conduit is led with the first bypass for wherein conveying coolant is configured in
Pipe, the first conduit and heater core are in fluid communication, and the first bypass manifold is configured around around the stream of the coolant of the first conduit
It is dynamic；Starting heating mode includes limiting coolant by the flowing of the first conduit and directing coolant through the first bypass manifold
Flowing；Fluid circuit include the second conduit and be configured in wherein convey coolant the second bypass manifold, the second conduit and mend
Heat exchanger fluid connection is filled, the second bypass manifold is configured around around the flowing of the coolant of the second conduit；And/or it heats
Mode includes the flowing for limiting coolant by the flowing of the second conduit and directing coolant through the second bypass manifold.
According to embodiment disclosed herein, provide during the internal combustion engine starting of vehicle, for controlling vehicle
The method of the temperature of passenger accommodation.This method includes that guidance air stream passes through comfort air channel.This method further comprises guidance
For coolant by engine coolant circuit, engine coolant circuit includes starting with the internal combustion engine thermal communication of vehicle
Machine cylinder body coolant conduit.This method further comprise guidance air stream by be disposed in comfort air channel and with start
The heater core of machine cylinder body coolant conduit thermal communication.This method further comprises guidance air stream by connecting with thermoelectric device heat
Logical supplement heat exchanger.When air stream just flows, heat exchanger is supplemented relative to the comfort air in comfort air channel
Direction is flowed in the downstream of heater core.Thermoelectric device has useless surface and main surface, and useless surface is led with engine cylinder body coolant
Pipe or cooling fin thermal communication, main surface and supplement heat exchanger thermal communication.This method further comprises in starting heating mode
With the first polarity thermoelectric device provisioning electric current, for by making thermoelectric device heating relax from useless surface to main surface transferring heat energy
Suitable air.In starting heating mode, in the case where not providing heat by thermoelectric device, internal combustion engine cannot be by comfortable sky
When air-flow is heated to specified comfort temperature, thermoelectric device provides heat to comfort air stream.
In some embodiments, method further comprises that electric current is limited in heating mode to thermoelectric device；Internal-combustion engine
Machine is configured heating comfort air stream；In starting heating mode, temperature control system is configured when internal combustion engine is in ring
When the running temperature starting of border temperature, the passenger accommodation of vehicle is heated to specific compartment temperature ratio in heating mode for passenger accommodation
It is heated to specific compartment temperature faster；This method further comprises guidance air stream by being disposed in comfort air channel
The expansion core of the refrigeration system of belt driving；This method further comprises in supplement refrigerating mode, with the second polarity to heat
Electric installation supplies electric current, for by making the cooling comfort air stream of thermoelectric device from main surface to useless surface transferring heat energy；The party
Method further comprises the flowing for limiting coolant and passing through engine cylinder body coolant conduit, to inhibit the waste heat of thermoelectric device to transmit
Thermal communication between surface and internal combustion engine；This method further comprises in starting defogging mode, with the first polarity to heat
Electric installation supplies electric current, in the cooling comfort air of evaporator by filling thermoelectricity from useless surface to main surface transferring heat energy
Set heating comfort air；Supplement heat exchanger is relative to comfort air stream in expansion core at the direction in comfort air channel
Downstream；Waste heat exchanger is connected to the useless surface of thermoelectric device；Waste heat exchanger is connected to comprising liquid phase working fluid
Fluid circuit；And/or liquid phase working fluid is in fluid communication with engine cylinder body coolant conduit or cooling fin.
According to embodiment disclosed herein, provide during the internal combustion engine of vehicle stops, for heating, cooling down
And/or the temperature control system of the passenger accommodation of demisting vehicle.The system includes engine coolant circuit, the engine coolant
Circuit includes being configured in the engine cylinder body coolant conduit for wherein conveying coolant.Engine cylinder body canal and vehicle it is interior
Burn engine thermal communication.The system further comprise be arranged in the comfort air channel of vehicle and with engine cylinder body coolant
The heater core of catheter fluid connection.The system further comprises the thermoelectric device with useless surface and main surface.The system into
One step includes the supplement heat exchanger for being arranged in the main surface thermal communication in comfort air channel and with thermoelectric device.The system into
One step includes the waste heat exchanger for being connected to the useless surface of thermoelectric device.Waste heat exchanger is connected to comprising liquid phase workflow
The fluid circuit of body.Liquid phase working fluid and heat source or cooling fin are in fluid communication.The system further comprises controller, through matching
It sets with plurality of operating modes running temperature control system.The plurality of operating modes includes stopping heating mode, is stopping heating
In mode, the waste heat of internal combustion engine is configured in when electric current is not supplied to thermoelectric device and when internal combustion engine stops,
Heat comfort air stream.The plurality of operating modes further comprises stopping cold heating mode, in stopping cold heating mode, heat
When electric installation is configured in the electric current for receiving and supply with the first polarity and in internal combustion engine stopping, by from useless surface to
Main surface transferring heat energy heats comfort air stream.In stopping cold heating mode, the situation of heat is not being provided by thermoelectric device
When comfort air stream cannot be heated to specified comfort temperature by lower internal combustion engine, thermoelectric device provides heat to comfort air stream.
In some embodiments, in stopping cold heating mode, temperature control system is configured in the passenger accommodation of vehicle
It is heated to allow internal combustion engine dwell time than stopping internal combustion engine in stopping heating mode when specific compartment temperature
Time is longer；Stopping cold heating mode includes the internal combustion engine warp in the electric current that thermoelectric device reception is supplied with the first polarity
Configuration heating comfort air stream；The plurality of operating modes further comprises supplement refrigerating mode；By receiving with the second pole
Property supply electric current when from main surface to useless surface transferring heat energy, thermoelectric device is configured cooling comfort air stream；The system into
One step includes the thermal storage being arranged in comfort air channel, and thermal storage is configured storage thermal energy and is to air stream
Transferring heat energy or from least one of absorbed thermal energy；The system further comprises being arranged in comfort air channel
The expansion core of the refrigeration system of belt driving；Thermal storage is connected to expansion core；In thermal storage is configured in
When burn engine is run, cooling capacity is stored during at least one of refrigerating mode or defogging mode；A variety of operations
Mode further comprises the first stopping defogging mode；Thermal storage is configured to be absorbed by using the cooling capacity stored
From the cooling comfort air stream of the thermal energy of air stream, and thermoelectric device is configured the electric current by supplying in reception with the first polarity
When from useless surface to main surface transferring heat energy heat comfort air stream；When temperature control system operation, heat exchanger phase is supplemented
For direction of the comfort air stream in comfort air channel in the downstream of heater core；The useless surface of thermoelectric device and engine
Cylinder body coolant conduit thermal communication；The heat source is at least one in the exhaust apparatus of battery, electronic device, burner or vehicle
It is a；Fluid circuit include the first conduit and be configured in wherein convey coolant the first bypass manifold, the first conduit and heating
Device core is in fluid communication, and the first bypass manifold is configured around around the flowing of the coolant of the first conduit；Stop cold heating mode
Pass through the flowing of the first conduit including limitation coolant and directs coolant through the flowing of the first bypass manifold；Fluid circuit packet
It includes the second conduit and is configured in the second bypass manifold for wherein conveying coolant, the second conduit and supplement heat exchanger fluid connect
Logical, the second bypass manifold is configured around around the flowing of the coolant of the second conduit；Stopping heating mode includes limitation cooling
Agent passes through the flowing of the second conduit and directs coolant through the flowing of the second bypass manifold；The plurality of operating modes is further
Stop defogging mode including second；Thermoelectric device be configured by when receiving the electric current supplied with the second polarity from main surface to
Useless surface transferring heat energy cooling comfort air stream and internal combustion engine are configured in internal combustion engine can be by comfort air stream
It is heated to heat comfort air stream when specified comfort temperature；And/or when temperature control system operation, supplement heat exchanger
Relative to comfort air stream in the upstream of heater core at the direction in comfort air channel.
According to embodiment disclosed herein, provide during the internal combustion engine of vehicle stops, for controlling vehicle
The method of the temperature of passenger accommodation.This method includes that guidance air stream passes through comfort air channel.This method further comprises guidance
For coolant by engine coolant circuit, engine coolant circuit includes starting with the internal combustion engine thermal communication of vehicle
Machine cylinder body coolant conduit.This method further comprise guidance air stream by be arranged in comfort air channel and and engine
The heater core of cylinder body coolant conduit thermal communication.This method further comprise guidance air stream by with thermoelectric device thermal communication
Supplement heat exchanger.Thermoelectric device has main surface and useless surface, main surface and supplement heat exchanger thermal communication, and give up surface quilt
It is connected to waste heat exchanger.Waste heat exchanger is connected to the fluid circuit comprising liquid phase working fluid.Liquid phase working fluid with
Engine cylinder body coolant conduit or cooling fin are in fluid communication.This method further comprises in stopping cold heating mode, with the
One polarity thermoelectric device provisioning electric current, for by making when internal combustion engine stops from useless surface to main surface transferring heat energy
Thermoelectric device heats comfort air.In stopping cold heating mode, in the case where not providing heat by thermoelectric device, internal combustion is sent out
When comfort air stream cannot be heated to specified comfort temperature by motivation, thermoelectric device provides heat to comfort air stream.
In some embodiments, when air stream just flows, supplement heat exchanger is relative to comfort air stream comfortable empty
Direction in gas channel is in the downstream of heater core；This method further comprises in stopping heating mode, and limitation electric current arrives
Thermoelectric device；Internal combustion engine is configured heating comfort air stream；In stopping cold heating mode, add by the passenger accommodation of vehicle
When heat arrives specific compartment temperature, temperature control system, which is configured, allows the dwell time ratio of internal combustion engine stopping heating mode
The middle time for stopping internal combustion engine is longer；This method further includes in supplement refrigerating mode, with the second polarity thermoelectric device
Electric current is supplied, for by making the cooling comfort air stream of thermoelectric device from main surface to useless surface transferring heat energy；This method is into one
Step includes limitation coolant by the flowing of engine cylinder body coolant conduit, with inhibit the useless heat transfer surface of thermoelectric device with
Thermal communication between internal combustion engine；This method further comprises in stopping defogging mode, with the second polarity thermoelectric device
Electric current is supplied, for by making the cooling comfort air of thermoelectric device and internal-combustion engine from main surface to useless surface transferring heat energy
Machine is configured in internal combustion engine and can be heated to comfort air stream to heat comfort air stream when specified comfort temperature；And/
Or when air stream just flows, supplement heat exchanger is relative to air stream in heater at the direction in comfort air channel
The upstream of core.
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There is provided attached drawing and associated description is in order to illustrate embodiment of the disclosure, rather than in order to limit required guarantor
The range of shield.
Figure 1A shows the schematic architecture of the example embodiment of micro-hybrid system.
Figure 1B shows the schematic architecture of the example embodiment of micro-hybrid system.
Fig. 2 shows the schematic diagrames of the example embodiment of the HVAC framework comprising thermoelectric device.
Fig. 3 shows the schematic diagram of the example embodiment of the HVAC system comprising binary channels framework.
Fig. 4 shows the schematic diagram of the example embodiment of the HVAC system in heating configuration comprising binary channels framework.
Fig. 5 shows the schematic diagram of the example embodiment of the HVAC system in cooling construction comprising binary channels framework.
Fig. 6 shows the schematic diagram of the example embodiment of the HVAC system comprising binary channels framework in demisting construction.
Fig. 7 is shown in demisting construction comprising the HVAC with repositioning or the binary channels framework of additional thermoelectric device
The schematic diagram of the example embodiment of system.
Fig. 8 shows the schematic diagram of the example embodiment of the HVAC system comprising the binary channels framework with combination gates.
Fig. 9 shows the schematic diagram of the example embodiment of the HVAC system comprising the binary channels framework with combination gates.
Figure 10 shows the schematic diagram of the example embodiment of the HVAC system comprising the binary channels framework with stream steering component.
Figure 11 shows the schematic diagram of the example embodiment of the HVAC system comprising the binary channels framework with multiple valves.
Figure 12 is to be related to the chart of the example embodiment of the HVAC system comprising dual temperature (bithermal) thermoelectric device.
Figure 13 is the schematic diagram of the example embodiment of the HVAC system comprising dual temperature thermoelectric device.
Figure 14 is to be related to the chart of the power configuration of example embodiment of dual temperature thermoelectric device.
Figure 15 is the schematic diagram of the example embodiment of the temperature control system comprising dual temperature thermoelectric device.
Figure 16 is the schematic diagram of the example embodiment of dual temperature electrothermal circuit.
Figure 17 is the schematic diagram of the embodiment of temperature control system.
Figure 18 is to be related to the flow chart of the embodiment with the temperature control system that can bypass TED.
Figure 19 be include cooling circuit and heating circuit temperature control system embodiment schematic diagram.
Figure 20 is to be related to the flow chart of the embodiment for the temperature control system being shown in FIG. 14.
Figure 21 is the schematic diagram of the embodiment of the temperature control system in heating mode.
Figure 22 is the schematic diagram of the embodiment of the temperature control system in heating mode.
Figure 23 schematically shows the embodiment of the temperature control system in heating mode.
Figure 24 schematically shows the embodiment of the temperature control system in refrigerating mode.
Figure 25 shows the embodiment of the temperature control system in substitution refrigerating mode.
Figure 26 A is another schematic diagram of the embodiment of the temperature control system in heating mode.
Figure 26 B is another schematic diagram of the embodiment of the temperature control system in heating mode.
Figure 27 schematically shows another embodiment of the temperature control system in refrigerating mode.
Figure 28 A shows the example embodiment of the HVAC system in vehicle.
Figure 28 B shows liquid to the example embodiment of air thermoelectric device.
Figure 29 is shown for certain HVAC system embodiments possible carriage heating unit output temperature whithin a period of time
Curve graph.
Figure 30 A-C shows the schematic diagram during start-up mode for the example embodiment of running temperature control system.
Figure 31 A-C shows the signal during beginning/stop mode for the example embodiment of running temperature control system
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Specific embodiment
Although present subject matter extends beyond specifically disclosed embodiment disclosed herein is certain preferred embodiments and example
To other alternate embodiments and/or use of the invention and its change and equivalent.Therefore, the model of the present invention disclosed herein
It encloses and is not limited to any specific embodiment described below.For example, in any method disclosed herein or in the process, the method
Or the movement or operation of process can be executed with any suitable order and may be not necessarily limited to any specifically disclosed order.
For the purpose for being compared with the prior art each embodiment, some aspects and advantage of these embodiments are retouched
It states.All such aspects or advantage is not necessarily to realize by any specific embodiment.Thus, for example, each embodiment can be with
As taught herein to realize or optimize an advantage or one group of advantage, and not necessarily as taught herein or suggest realization
The mode of other aspects or advantage is performed.Although some embodiments are in particular fluid circuit and valve configuration, specific temperature control
And/or discuss under the background of fluid circuit configuration, but it is to be understood that the present invention can be used for other systems configuration.
Further, the present invention is limited in for vehicle, but can be advantageous in other environment for wanting control temperature.
As it is used herein, term " coolant " is used with its broad sense and ordinary meaning, and including for example adding
The fluid of transferring heat energy in heat or cooling system.As it is used herein, term " heat-transfer arrangement " is with its broad sense and commonly contains
Justice is used, and including such as heat exchanger, heat transfer surface, heat transfer structure, for the transferring heat energy between medium
Any combination of other appropriate devices or this kind of device.As it is used herein, term " heat energy " and " heat source " are with its broad sense
It is used with ordinary meaning, and including such as vehicle motor, burner, electronic component, heating element, battery or battery
Group, exhaust system component, any combination of the device for converting energy into thermal energy or this kind of device.In some cases, term
" heat energy " and " heat source " also refers to negative heat energy, the such as group of condenser, evaporator, another cooling-part, component
Close etc..
As it is used herein, term " sufficient " and " fully " are used broadly according to its ordinary meaning.For example,
It is related under the background of abundant heating or sufficiently heat transmitting of comfort air, these term broad sense are including but not limited to passenger's air stream
(or air-flow) is heated to condition that passenger is comfortable temperature (for example, when air stream is via one or more ventilation hole quilts
When being forced into passenger accommodation) or passenger's air stream be heated to the condition of threshold temperature.
As it is used herein, term " preparation " is used broadly according to its ordinary meaning.For example, being ready for mentioning in heat source
Under the background of heat supply, term broad sense includes but does not limit for determining when heat source can sufficiently heat one of passenger's air stream
Or more the condition that is satisfied of standard.For example, making when heater core can transmit enough thermal energy to air stream when sky
When being comfortable when air-flow is directed at or near passenger, heat source can sufficiently heat passenger's air stream.Work as air stream
Be about room temperature, be equal to or to a certain degree be higher than room temperature, greater than room temperature or more than or equal to suitable threshold temperature when may be
Comfortably.Suitable threshold temperature can be about 21.11 DEG C (70 °F), about 22.22 DEG C (72 °F), about 23.89 DEG C
(75 °F), room temperature, depending on the temperature of environment temperature or other temperature.Suitable threshold temperature (or specified comfort temperature) can
To be greater than or equal to about 15.56 DEG C (60 °F), about 18.33 DEG C (65 °F), about 21.11 DEG C (70 °F) or room temperature.Properly
Threshold temperature (or specified comfort temperature) can be about -12.22 DEG C (10 °F), about -6.67 higher than environment temperature
DEG C (20 °F), about -1.11 DEG C (30 °F) or about 4.44 DEG C (40 °F).In certain embodiments, when heat source can heat sky
When air-flow makes passenger accommodation not receive strong cold air, heat source prepares heating passenger accommodation.In some embodiments, when heat source is sufficiently warm
Warm (or heat) rises coolant temperature for air stream to be heated to comfortable temperature and/or room temperature as discussed herein
When, heat source prepares heating passenger accommodation.
As discussed herein, term " passenger's air duct " is used broadly with its ordinary meaning.For example, passenger's air
Channel includes the component that can flow of comfort air comprising conduit, pipeline, ventilation hole, port, connector, HVAC system, its
The combination of his suitable structure or structure.
As it is used herein, term " thermoelectric device " is used broadly according to its ordinary meaning.For example, the term broad sense
Comprising any device, which includes thermoelectric material and is used for when applying electric energy with thermal gradient transferring heat energy or based on heat
The temperature difference at electric material both ends generates electric power output.Thermoelectric device can be integrated with other temperature control components or combines other temperature
Control element uses, other described temperature control components can be such as heater core, evaporator, electrical heating elements, heat storage
The combination of device, heat exchanger, another structure or structure.
As it is used herein, term " actuator " is used broadly according to its ordinary meaning.For example, the term broad sense packet
The combination of other suitable constructions or structure containing fluid control device (such as valve, adjuster) and for controlling fluid flowing.
As it is used herein, term " control device " is used broadly according to its ordinary meaning.For example, the term broad sense
Comprising being configured control fluid motion, electric energy transfer, heat energy transfer and/or the data communication between one or more devices
Device or system.Control device may include one or more components of control system Single Controller or its can wrap
Include the more than one controller of all parts of control system.
The temperature of Vehicular occupant room is controlled usually using heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, the system
Comfort air system or temperature control system can also be referred to as.When system is used to heat, vehicle motor or another suitable
Device can be heat source.Thermal energy can be transmitted to heat exchanger (example from heat source via coolant circuit or other fluid circuits
As heater core).Heat exchanger can be passed it to before the passenger accommodation that thermal energy enters vehicle across heat exchanger
Air stream.In some configurations, the engine of vehicle or heater core can spend certain time amount (such as a few minutes) to reach and add
Hot device core can sufficiently heat the temperature for being directed into the air of Vehicular occupant room.For example, in (such as the plug-in of certain type of vehicle
Formula hybrid vehicle) in, engine can not even be opened until vehicle has travelled certain distance 80.47 km (50 English
In)).When heater core has reached sufficient thermal energy can be transmitted to passenger accommodation air stream air stream is made to be comfortable temperature
When, this can be described as heater core and/or engine " preparation " heating air stream.
Cooling can be (including various by using the refrigeration system of the cooling air stream for entering passenger accommodation based on compressor
Component, such as evaporator) Lai Shixian.Vehicle motor can provide (for example, via mechanical or arrangements of electric connection) as cooling
The energy of the component energy supply of system.Many components of cooling system are often separated with the component of heating system.For example, cooling system
Usually passenger accommodation air stream is connected to by using with the heat exchanger that heater core separates.
Some HVAC systems provide defrosting function, and in defrosting function, during heating mode, the humidity in air is gone
Divided by removing fog and/or prevent from forming condensed water on the windshield.In some systems, defrosting function is by forcing air
So that air themperature is dropped below dew point by evaporator first, therefore condenses and remove moisture and be achieved.Evaporator can
For example to be cooled down by two-phase steam compression circulation.By after evaporator, air can be forced past heater with
Realize the suitable temperature for being used for passenger comfort.
Figure 1A shows micro-hybrid/mild hybrid power system embodiment comprising beginning-stopping for vehicle
System (or the system that loiters).Micro-hybrid system can increase the fuel efficiency of vehicle and reduce pollution.Unlike " pure "
Hybrid moto vehicle, micro-hybrid motor vehicle has internal combustion engine, but not necessarily has for driving vehicle
Electric motor.Internal combustion engine can stop (temporarily ceasing) in the selected state of vehicle operating, such as when vehicle is parked in friendship
When at logical lamp.In some embodiments, vehicle can pass through AC/DC by using reversible electric machine or in " starter " mode
Converter supplies the starter-alternating current generator for being electrically coupled to internal combustion engine, works in the mode of loitering.
It in some embodiments, the use of starter-alternating current generator may include working as vehicle in the mode of loitering
Itself causes internal combustion engine to stop completely when stopping, then for example in the movement for the driver for being interpreted restarting order
Internal combustion engine is restarted later.The case where typically loitering is the case where stopping at red light.When vehicle is at red light
When stopping, engine automatically stops, then when lamp turn it is green when, detect by driver depress clutch pedal system or
It is construed as to imply that after any other movement that vehicle is restarted in driver's plan, again using starter-alternating current generator
Start engine.Under some predetermined conditions, engine can be closed before vehicle stopping.For example, working as predetermined condition
When instruction vehicle will enter stopping completely, slide under certain speed and/or slide, speed changer can be switched to sky
Shelves and engine can be stopped while vehicle continues its track.
Motor vehicles with internal combustion engine can have to the electric starter and motor vehicles for internal combustion engine
Other electric devices power supply vehicle-mounted electrical system.Between the internal combustion engine starting period, starting machine battery 10a can be to starting
Machine 11a power supply, starting internal combustion engine is (for example, when switch 12b is closed by the corresponding starter signal from controller in this way
When).Start conventional 12V (or 14V) Vehicular battery that machine battery 10a can be attached to 12V (or 14V) electrical system.One
In a little embodiments, cell voltage and respective electric system can be higher, such as up to 18V, up to 24V, up to 36V, are up to
48V and up to 50V.In some embodiments, battery 10a can be high-capacity battery.When internal combustion engine starting, internal combustion hair
Motivation can be with driven generator 13a (" alternating current generator "), and then generator 13a generates the voltage of about 14V, and by vehicle-mounted
Electrical system makes voltage can be used for the various power consuming device 14a in motor vehicles.In this process, generator 13a can also
To be recharged to starting machine battery 10.
In some embodiments, micro-hybrid vehicle can have multiple voltage electrical systems.For example, vehicle can have
The low-voltage system for thering is power consuming device 14a used for vehicles (for example, traditional electronic device) to power.Continue this to show
Example, vehicle also can have to starter 11a and provide the high-voltage system of electric power.In some embodiments, the low-voltage of vehicle
System can also power to starter 11a.
In some embodiments, starter 11a can have enough power, with first from stopping when starting internal combustion engine
Beginning accelerating vehicle.For example, driver depresses gas pedal for when accelerating, starter can be mentioned after internal combustion engine has stopped
For accelerating until internal combustion engine starting and then and promoting vehicle advance from the enough torques for stopping accelerating vehicle.
Figure 1B shows micro-hybrid/mild hybrid power system embodiment comprising for having the vehicle of capacitor
Beginning-halt system (or the system that loiters).Micro-hybrid vehicle 2b can have via speed changer to microring array
The internal combustion engine 5a of power car 2b offer tractive force.Integrated starter-generator 6b can be driven by means of transmission belt 4b
It is connected to one end of the crankshaft of engine 5b dynamicly.It should be understood that integrated starter-generator 6b is connected drivably to
The other modes of engine 5b can be used.In some embodiments, starter motor and generator can be separated.
In embodiment, integrated starter-generator 6b is polyphase alternating current device and via multi-phase cable 7b quilt
It is connected to inverter 10b.Control lead 8b is used in integrated starter-two-way biography between generator 6b and inverter 10b
Data are sent, and in the case, the instruction integrated actuating machine-generator 6b that can be used to calculate the revolving speed of engine 5b is provided
Revolving speed signal.Alternatively, engine speed can be measured directly using crankshaft sensor or another sensing device.
Capacitor group 12b may be connected to the DC side of inverter 10b.In embodiment, capacitor group 12b includes ten
A 2.7 volts of capacitors (double-layer capacitor that secondary battery unit can be referred to as), therefore with 27 volts of nominal end voltage.It answers
When understanding, more or fewer capacitor can be used in capacitor group, and the voltage of the groups of each capacitor of shape
2.7 volts can be more or less than.In some embodiments, high-capacity battery, high-voltage battery and/or conventional batteries can substitute
Capacitor group 12b is worked at the same time with capacitor group 12b.
Capacitor group 12b may be connected to DC/DC electric pressure converter 15b.DC/DC converter is via 16 quilt of power supply lead wire
It is connected to 12 volts of power supplys.12 volts of power supplys may include traditional electrochemical cell and for being mounted on micro-hybrid vehicle 2b
On electric device power supply.Integrated starter-generator 6b can be typically electrically connected to recharge to capacitor.Regenerative braking
System can be typically electrically connected to recharge to capacitor.In some embodiments, vehicle can have to capacitor (and/or
Battery) other kinetic energy or heat reclaiming system for recharging.For example, if micro-hybrid vehicle 2 does not run several weeks and electricity
Charge in container group 12b is not released to lower than successfully starting up required predeterminated level, DC/DC converter can be used for from
12 volts of power supplys recharge capacitor group 12b.DC/DC converter, which provides voltage more than 12 volts and is used to execute, this recharges function
Energy.Alternatively, the traditional startup machine for being connected to 12V power supply can be used.
Capacitor controller 20 can be operably connected to inverter 10b by control line 21b, to control inverter
The flowing of electric power between 10b and capacitor group 12b.Capacitor controller 20b continues through voltage sensor line 22b from capacitor
Device group 12b receives the signal of the end voltage of instruction capacitor group 12b and receives the letter of instruction engine speed via control line 21b
Number.It should be understood that capacitor controller 20b can be formed as a part or another electric controller (example of inverter 10b
Such as powertrain controller).
In some embodiments, similar stopping-starting pinciple can be applied to hybrid vehicle and/or plug-in
Hybrid vehicle.In entire disclosure, unless otherwise indicated, " hybrid power " is not only suitable for hybrid vehicle and is suitable for again
Plug-in hybrid vehicle.Hybrid vehicle can be driven by both internal combustion engine and electric motor.This paper institute
The temperature control system of discussion can be using the thermoelectric device for hybrid vehicle, to provide spy identical with conventional truck
It seeks peace comfort, while realizing longer engine stop number, to increase fuel efficiency.In order to realize maximal efficiency, mix
Power car uses starting/stopping strategy, it is meant that during normal idling mode, the internal combustion engine of vehicle is closed to save
Energy.During this stage, the thermal comfort inside the passenger accommodation of vehicle is kept still to be important.In order in cold day
Keep compartment comfortable during gas weather, coolant can be recycled by heater core as discussed herein and/or thermoelectric device,
To provide compartment heat.Under warm synoptic climate, some vehicles are in the case where no operation internal combustion engine using electronic
Compressor keeps compartment cooling, with the compressor for driving the conventional belt of air handling system to drive.However, in certain situations
Under, motor compressor may be inefficient and undesirable.In some cases, temperature control system discussed in this article can mend
Motor compressor is filled or replaced, while cooling being provided.
Automotive hvac framework (conventional truck, micro-hybrid vehicle and/or hybrid vehicle) may include supplement or
Replace one or more thermoelectric devices (TED) for the heating of passenger accommodation and one or more parts of cooling system.
In some embodiments, micro-hybrid and/or hybrid vehicle can in tail-off, implement electrodynamic pump (for example,
Water pump) to provide working fluid circulation, electrodynamic pump replaces the pump of conventional belt driving or the pump of replacement conventional belt driving.Pass through
Thermoelectric device provides electric energy, and thermal energy can be passed to passenger via one or more fluid circuits and/or heat exchanger
Air stream is transmitted from passenger's air stream.As independent heater, thermoelectric device can even reach in compartment and engine
It is still remained powered on after to preferred temperature.In the system using this kind of configuration, it is enough to heat passenger once vehicle motor reaches
The temperature of room, the energy for being applied to thermoelectric device can be wasted, this is because the waste heat from engine may be enough to heat
Passenger accommodation.However, addition thermoelectric device usually has a significant impact to HVAC system design tool in heating and cooling system, and
Design may include two or more heat exchangers.Accordingly, there exist the needs for improving temperature control system, can be quick
And it is effectively heat and/or cools down passenger accommodation, without adding heat exchanger or not used in conventional HVAC systems design
A large amount of other component.Power is heated or cooled by what other subsystems provided if provided to the TED property of can choose, and works as
Wish that HVAC system is allowed to rely on expansion core to air dewetting when demisting, then such system can be advantageous.
Some embodiments include providing one or more thermoelectric devices of allowance to provide dual-mode functions in single device
Or the system architecture of the best subsystem arrangement of multi-mode function.It may include for example adding by the mode that some embodiments are implemented
Heat pattern, refrigerating mode, defogging mode, starting heating mode, stable state heating mode, starting defogging mode, stable state defogging mode,
Stop cold heating mode, stopping heating mode after cooling, stop warm heating mode, other useful modes or the mode
Combination.Some embodiments, which have, provides the system architecture of best TE HVAC system, to overcome and evaporator and heater core string
The TED of connection places related problem.In some embodiments, the first and second fluid conduit systems are together with one or more combination gates
It is used, to optimize the position of the subsystem in comfort air stream.
In some embodiments, TED can be configured the heating and cooling of supplement passenger accommodation.In example arrangement, start
Machine and thermoelectric device can transfer heat to one or more heat exchangers for being connected to passenger's air stream.However, heating
With in cooling system add thermoelectric device usually to HVAC system design tool have a significant impact, and design may include two or
More heat exchangers.Accordingly, there exist improve temperature control system needs, can quickly and efficiently heat and/or
Cooling passenger accommodation, without adding heat exchanger or not using a large amount of other component in conventional HVAC systems design.Such as
The heating of engine and/or thermoelectric device is provided to the fruit system property of can choose, while also can be by being connected to passenger's air
The public heat exchanger of stream provides the cooling of thermoelectric device, and such system can be advantageous.
HVAC system with TED can provide defrosting function, in defrosting function, during heating mode, in air
Humidity be removed to remove fog and/or prevent from forming condensed water on the windshield.In some systems, defrosting function is logical
It crosses and forces air to pass through evaporator first air themperature is made to drop below dew point, therefore condense and remove moisture removal and be able to reality
It is existing.Evaporator can be cooled down for example by two-phase steam compression circulation.After through evaporator, air can be forced through
Heater (that is, TED), to realize the suitable temperature for being used for passenger comfort.
Referring now to Fig. 2, the HVAC system including heater core 130, expansion core 120 and thermoelectric device (TED) 140 is shown
The example embodiment of system 100.At least some components of HVAC system 100 can for example via thermal energy conveying device, (such as fluid draws
Conduit) it is in fluid communication.The control device of such as valve 150,160 and 170 can be used to control to be transmitted by the thermal energy of pipeline.
Controller can be configured all parts and its relevant fluid communication of control system 100.In the illustrated embodiment, work as valve
When 160 opening, there is the hot loop of connection heater core 130 and TED140.Air conditioner unit (for example, fan) is configured defeated
Send air stream 110；Air stream and 140 thermal communication of evaporator 120, heater core 130 and TED.TED 140 may include when electricity
When can be applied to one or more TE elements, one or more thermoelectric elements of transferring heat energy in particular directions.When making
When applying electric energy with the first polarity, TED 140 is with first direction transferring heat energy.Alternatively, opposite with the first polarity when applying
The second polar electric energy when, TED 140 is with the second direction transferring heat energy opposite with first direction.
In some embodiments, thermal storage 123 is coupled to HVAC system 100.As shown in Figure 2, heat storage dress
Set 123 a part that can be coupled to evaporator 120 or evaporator 120.Evaporator 120 with thermal storage 123
" heavyweight " evaporator can be referred to as." lightweight " evaporation can be referred to as without the evaporator 120 of thermal storage 123
Device.There are the evaporator of lightweight, thermal storage 123 can from anywhere in HVAC system 100, such as
As evaporator 120, the upstream of heater core 130 and/or TED 140 or downstream are placed.HVAC system 100 can will be directed into
The electric energy of HVAC system 100 is converted to thermal energy and by this thermal energy storage in thermal storage 123.One or more thermoelectric devices
It can be used to convert electrical energy into thermal energy, but any suitable device for converting electrical energy into thermal energy can be used.In order to
Thermal energy is stored, thermal storage 123 may include both high temperature phase change material (pcm) and low-temperature phase-change material, such as wax (high-temperature phase-change
Material) and water (low-temperature phase-change material).HVAC system 101 can use thermal storage 123 to use the system of coming from (such as to hand over
Flow generator, regeneration brake system generator and/or Waste Heat Recovery System) available electrical energy, such as in submission on July 19th, 2005
U.S. Patent application No.11/184742 in further discuss, the full content of the patent application is incorporated in this for ginseng
It examines, and should be considered as a part of this specification.In some embodiments, in the just operation of engine 13 and to based on compression
When the refrigeration system of machine provides energy, the refrigeration system based on compressor can be used for thermal energy storage in thermal storage
123.When engine 13 as discussed herein stops, the thermal energy in thermal energy storage device 123 can be used to provide for more
The cooling of long period is run without engine start and/or TED 112.As discussed herein, thermal storage 123
Can be used to provide even a longer period of time together with TED 112 without engine start provides cooling simultaneously.For example,
When an engine is stopped, thermal storage 123 can be with initial cooling air stream.When the thermal energy being stored in thermal storage 123
When by absorbed, TED 112 can be engaged to continue cooling air stream.In some embodiments, same principle can
To be applied to utilize thermal storage 123 during heating mode, to provide longer engine stop time.For example, when hair
When motivation stops, thermal storage 123 can be with initial heating air stream.When the thermal energy being stored in thermal storage 123 by
When being transmitted to air stream, TED112 can be engaged to continue to heat air stream.
In the first mode that can be referred to as heating mode, valve 150 is open, to allow heater core 130 and heat
Energy (not shown) (such as vehicle motor, individual burning fuel engine, electrothermal power generator or any other heat source) heat
Connection.Evaporator 120 is not in fluid communication with thermal energy cooling fin, so as to the thermal energy that will be transmitted between air stream and evaporator 120
It minimizes.Thermal energy from heater core 130 is delivered to air stream 110.In order to provide supplementary heating, valve 160 to air stream
It can be opened, in this way the hot loop between opening TED 140 and heater core 130, in the case, TED 140 and thermal energy
Source thermal communication.Electric energy is applied to TED 140 to transfer thermal energy to the polarity of air stream 110.
In the second mode that can be referred to as refrigerating mode, valve 150 and 160 is closed, and valve 170 is open.
Therefore, the fluid between heater core 130 and heat energy, which flows, stops, to pass to air stream 110 from heater core 130
Thermal energy minimize.Evaporator 120 and thermal energy cooling fin (not shown) (such as refrigeration system based on compressor) are in fluid communication,
Fluid (such as coolant) is caused to flow through evaporator 120.Evaporator 120 walks the heat energy transfer from air stream 110.Now
TED 140 is in fluid communication via valve 170 and thermal energy cooling fin (such as additional cooler or cooling system), and can be used for
Additional thermal energy is moved away from air stream 110.The polarity of TED can be opposite with the polarity used in the first mode.
In the third mode that can be referred to as defogging mode, valve 150 is open and valve 170 is closed.Heater core
130 with heat energy thermal communication.Evaporator 120 and thermal energy cooling fin thermal communication.In order to provide supplementary heating, valve to air stream 110
160 can be opened, and so as to TED140 and heat energy thermal communication, in the case, TED 140 passes the thermal energy from heat energy
Pass air stream 110.The third mode plays demister, in this mode, firstly, air stream 110 is cooled to be lower than dew point,
It condenses air by evaporator 120 and removes moisture.Secondly, air stream 110 is heated by heater core 130, and if
If necessary, TED 140 realizes the suitable temperature of passenger comfort.
Fig. 3 shows the example embodiment of HVAC system 2, and air stream 18 passes through HVAC before entering passenger accommodation (not shown)
System 2.HVAC system 2 includes cooling device 12, heater core 14 and thermoelectric device (TED) 16.For example, HVAC system 2 is extremely
Few some components can be in fluid communication with each other via the thermal energy conveying device of such as fluid guiding tube.Controller can be configured control
The all parts and its relevant fluid communication of HVAC system 2 processed.Heater core 14 is usually configured and heat energy (such as vehicle
Engine, individual burning fuel engine, electrothermal power generator or any other heat source) thermal communication.Thermal energy can be passed through from heat source
Heater core 14 is passed to by pipeline by coolant.
Cooling device 12 (for example, evaporator or thermoelectric device) and thermal energy cooling fin are (for example, the refrigeration system based on compressor
System, condenser or any other cooling system) thermal communication.TED 16 may include when power is applied, passing in particular directions
Pass one or more thermoelectric elements of thermal energy.When applying electric energy using the first polarity, TED 16 transmits heat with first direction
Energy.Alternatively, when applying with the first opposite polarity second polar electric energy, TED 16 is with opposite with first direction the
Two direction transferring heat energies.TED 16 is arranged such that it with heat energy (for example, vehicle motor, individual burning fuel are started
Mechanical, electrical thermal electric generator or any other heat source) thermal communication and fluid communication.TED 16 is also configured to so that itself and thermal energy cooling fin
(for example, low temperature core or radiator, based on the refrigeration system of compressor or any other cooling system) thermal communication and fluid communication.
TED 16 is configured according to mode (for example, heating, the cooling or demisting) heating of HVAC system 2 or cooling air stream 18.
Air stream 18 in HVAC system 2 can flow through one or more channels or conduit.In some embodiments,
First passage 4 and second channel 6 are separated by partition 20.In certain embodiments, the first and second channels 4,6 are having the same
Approx. dimension (for example, identical approximate altitude, length, width and/or cross-sectional area), as shown in Figure 2.However, in other realities
It applies in example, the first and second channels 4,6 have different sizes.For example, the width in the first and second channels 4,6, height and/or
Cross-sectional area can be different.In some embodiments, first passage 4 is bigger than second channel 6.In other embodiments,
First passage 4 is smaller than second channel 6.In a further embodiment, additional partition can be used to form any amount of
Channel or conduit.The partition can be any suitable material, shape or construction.The partition can be used for partially or completely
Conduit or channel are separated, and can have the combination in hole, gap, valve, combination gates, other suitable structures or structure, in this way
Allow to be in fluid communication between channels.At least part of the partition can be such that first passage 4 is thermally isolated with second channel 6.
In certain embodiments, HVAC system 2 includes the first displaceable element, and control can be operated by, which being configured, flows through first
With the air stream of second channel 4,6.For example, it is also possible to which the first combination gates 8 of referred to as entrance combination gates can be located at the first He
It the upstream (for example, close to the entrance in the first and second channels 4,6) of second channel 4,6 and control can be operated flows through first and
The air stream in two channels 4,6.It changes, allow, interfere or prevents to first combination gates, 8 property of can choose and is logical by first and second
The air stream of one or two in road 4,6.In certain configurations, all air streams are guided to pass through other in the first combination gates 8
When channel, air stream can be prevented to pass through a channel in the channel.First combination gates 8 can also allow for air stream with
Different amounts and rate passes through two channels.In some embodiments, the first combination gates 8 be coupled to partition 20 and relative to every
Plate 20 rotates.Other first displaceable elements can also be compatible with some embodiments disclosed herein.
Second displaceable element (for example, second combination gates 10) can be placed on downstream and the heater of cooling device 12
The upstream of core 14 and TED 16.By selectively making air redirect to second channel 6, the second removable member from first passage 4
Part can operate the air stream that the first and second channels 4,6 are flowed through in control.In some embodiments, 10 join partition of the second combination gates
20 and between an open position and a closed relative to partition 20 rotate, at the open position, permit fluid (for example,
Air) it is flowed between first and second channel 4,6, the stream at the closed position, between first and second channel 4,6
It is dynamic to be obstructed or prevent substantially.First and second combination gates 8,10 are controlled by controller or independent control system.One
In a little embodiments, the first and second combination gates 8,10 can be run independent of one another.Other second displaceable elements can also be with this paper
Disclosed some embodiments are compatible.
In the illustrated embodiment, cooling device 12 is located at the conduit separated with heater core 14 and thermoelectric device 16 or logical
The upstream in road.First and second channels 4,6 are arranged such that when HVAC system 2 is used for selective heating, cooling and/or demisting
When, guide to the first and second combination gates 8,10 property of can choose the air stream between first and second channel 4,6.
In some embodiments, one or more in cooling device 12, heater core 14 and thermoelectric device 16 can be with
Be configured the heat exchanger thermal communication with air stream thermal communication.
Fig. 4 shows the example embodiment for being configured in the HVAC system 2 that can be referred to as in the first mode of heating mode.
In this mode, the first combination gates 8 are configured in first position, so that it, which is essentially prevented from or blocks air stream 18, enters the
One channel 4, so that essentially all of air stream 18 be forced to enter second channel 6.In some embodiments, one of air stream 18
First passage 4 can be passed through by dividing.Second combination gates 10 be configured so as to it not and allow air stream 18 quite a few first
Pass through between second channel 4,6.Preferably, in this mode, quite a few obstructed apparatus for supercooling of air stream 18
12.In this mode, it is not hot even with thermal energy cooling fin (for example, coolant system) can be configured so as to it for cooling device 12
Logical, thus source (such as coolant) can be more efficiently used for other places.In addition, guidance air stream passes through second channel 6 and bypasses
Cooling device 12 reduces from air stream 18 and enters the undesired thermal energy transmitting of cooling device 12.Even work as cooling device 12
Not initiatively with thermal energy cooling fin thermal communication when, cooling device 12 would generally have than the lower temperature of air stream 18, therefore, such as
Quite a few of fruit air stream 18 will will poorly be reduced with 12 thermal communication of cooling device, cooling device 12 in 18 quilt of air stream
Temperature before heating.
In the first mode, heater core 14 and the fluid communication of second channel 6, second channel 6 and heat energy (such as vehicle
Engine) thermal communication.The thermal energy for being transmitted to heater core 14 from heat source is delivered to air stream 18.Although warm heater core 14 has
When can supply enough thermal energy to the air stream 18 for heating passenger accommodation, but thermoelectric device (TED) 16 can by with
Make supplement or substitution heat energy.Therefore, TED 16 can when heater core 14 is to 18 transferring heat energy of air stream addition supplement heat
Energy.TED 16 can be configured so as to itself and heat energy identical with heater core 14 or another heat energy thermal communication.Electric energy with
The polarity for transferring thermal energy to air stream 18 is supplied to TED 16.In order to optimize supplementary heating, TED 16 is located at heater core
14 downstream is that preferably, this can reduce the first heat transfer surface (or main surface, be not shown) of TED 16 with TED's 16
The temperature difference between second heat transfer surface (or useless surface, be not shown), to improve the coefficient of performance.When starting in the first mode
When machine and coolant circuit are relatively cool, the downstream for being placed on heater core 14 TED 16 can also be prevented or inhibited from TED
16 thermal energy for being transmitted to air stream 18, being absorbed by relatively cool heater core 14；Therefore, in first mode (or other heated moulds
Formula) in, inhibit thermal energy to be transmitted in coolant circuit from air stream 18.TED 16 is commonly used in supplementary heating；However, working as heat source
When failing to supply enough heat to heater core 14, such as when engine is in preheating, TED 16 is used as main heat source.When adding
When hot device core 14 supplies enough thermal energy to air stream 18, TED 16 can also be detached from.Therefore resulting air stream 18 is added
Heat is to preferred temperature and is directed into passenger accommodation.
In some embodiments, it is also possible to the first combination gates 8 of referred to as entrance combination gates can be configured so as to it can
To guide at least part of air stream 18 by second channel 6, so as to the air stream 18 before air stream 18 enters passenger accommodation
A part be heated.In order to heat passenger accommodation with slow rate, entrance combination gates 8 can be selectively adjusted to allow more
Few air stream passes through second channel 6 and/or allows more air streams by first passage 4, the air in first passage 4
Stream is not heated.In order to increase the rate of heat addition, combination gates can be selectively adjusted, so that more air streams are guided to lead to
It crosses second channel 6 and less air stream is allowed to enter first passage 4.
Fig. 5 shows the example embodiment for being configured in the HVAC system 2 that can be referred to as in the second mode of refrigerating mode.
In this mode, the first combination gates 8 are configured so as at least part that it can guide air stream 18 (for example, air stream
18 whole, almost all or quite a few) by first passage 4, cooling device 12 can operate and be connected to first passage
4, so that a part of the air stream 18 before air stream 18 enters passenger accommodation is cooled.Second combination gates 10 are configured so as to it
Quite a few for not allowing air stream 18 passes through between first and second channel 4,6.The first mixing is sexually revised by selection
The position of door 8, can be adjusted by the amount of the air stream 18 in the first and second channels 4,6.
In a second mode, for example, cooling device 12 (such as evaporator) is thermally connected to the heat of such as additional cooler
It can cooling fin (not shown).In this mode, by the way that the heat of air stream 18 is passed to cooling device 12, HVAC system 2 is cold
But air stream 18.In some embodiments, thermoelectric device (TED) 16 can be used for the air stream 18 in second channel 6
Supplement cooling is provided.TED 16 can be configured so as to it with thermal energy cooling fin (not shown) (for example, low temperature core or auxiliary heat dissipation
Device) thermal communication.Electric energy is supplied to TED 16 with the polarity for causing TED 16 to absorb the thermal energy from air stream, and in turn by thermal energy
Pass to thermal energy cooling fin.Therefore, in 12 cooling air stream 18 of cooling device, TED 16 can be provided from air stream 18 to heat
The supplement thermal energy transmitting of energy cooling fin.In a second mode, heater core 14 is invalid；For example, heater core 14 cannot be led
Dynamic ground and heat energy (for example, power drive system coolant) basic thermal communication.In certain embodiments, heater core 14 is sharp
Work can be controlled by using valve or other control system (not shown), and heater core 14 can be operationally from heat energy
It decouples (deeouple).
In order to which with the cooling passenger accommodation of slow rate, the first combination gates 8 can be selectively adjusted, to allow less sky
Air-flow passes through first passage 4 and/or more air streams 18 is allowed to pass through second channel 6.In order to increase cooling rate, first is mixed
Closing door 8 can be selectively adjusted, so that more air streams 18 are conducted through first passage 4 and less air stream quilt
Allow access into second channel 6.In some embodiments, the first combination gates 8 may be oriented such that it is essentially prevented from or blocks
Air stream 18 enters second channel 6, to force the significant fraction or nearly all into first passage 4 of air stream 18.?
In this kind of specific embodiment, TED 16 can be operated to be decoupled from air stream 18, and the electric energy that TED 16 will be used otherwise
It may be directed to other places.
Fig. 6 shows the example embodiment for being configured in the HVAC system 2 that can be referred to as in the third mode of defogging mode.
In this mode, in order to remove the moisture of air stream 18, the first combination gates 8, which are configured so as to it, can guide air stream 18
At least partially (for example, whole, almost all or quite a few) by first passage 4, first passage 4 has to cool down
The cooling device 12 of air stream 18.In this mode, the second combination gates 10 are configured in so that it is essentially prevented from or blocks sky
Air-flow 18 continues through in the position of first passage 4, and thus after air stream 18 has passed through cooling device 12, air stream 18 is extremely
Few a part redirect to second channel 6 from first passage 4.
In the third mode, cooling device 12 (for example, evaporator) can with first passage 4 be in fluid communication and for example with
Thermal energy cooling fin (for example, additional cooler) thermal communication.In this mode, cold by passing to the heat from air stream 18
But device 12,2 cooling air stream 18 of HVAC system.In some embodiments, cooling device 12 can be thermoelectric device.Work as cooling
When device 12 is thermoelectric device, electric energy is supplied to thermoelectric device with selected polarity, so that TED absorbs thermal energy from air stream 18
And thermal energy is added to cooling fin.In some embodiments, multiple thermoelectric devices are operably connected to HVAC system 2.Extremely
In few some of such embodiment, the polarity for being directed into the electric energy of each hot-zone of each TED and each TED can be controlled individually
System.
In the embodiment shown in fig. 7, cooling device 12 and TED 16 be can be and are disposed in first passage 4
The unit that TED 16 is separated.Still in the third mode or defogging mode, cooling device 12 and TED 16 can be with first passages 4
It is in fluid communication.Electric energy can be supplied to TED 16 with selected polarity so that TED 16 from air stream 18 absorb thermal energy and to
Cooling fin adds thermal energy.In defogging mode, in order to remove the moisture of air stream 18, the first combination gates 8 can be configured so as to
It can guide air stream 18 at least part (for example, whole, almost all or quite a few) by first passage 4,
First passage 4 is with cooling device 12 and TED 16 so as to cooling air stream 18.In this mode, the second combination gates 10 can be with
It is configured in so that it is essentially prevented from or blocks air stream 18 continues through in the position of first passage 4, thus in air stream 18
After having passed through cooling device 12, at least part of air stream 18 redirect to second channel 6 from first passage 4.As described herein
Be used for other embodiments, 18 thermal energy of air stream is absorbed by reversion or to the polarity of TED needed for 18 transferring heat energy of air stream,
First, second and/or third operational mode can be implemented to the embodiment of Fig. 7.Further, TED can be added to
The downstream of heater core 14 is also able to achieve first, second and/or the third mode as described herein for being used for other embodiments.
Referring back to Fig. 6, in the third mode, heater core 14 and heat energy (for example, vehicle motor (not shown))
Thermal communication.The thermal energy for being transmitted to heater core from heat source is delivered to air stream 18.Although heater core 14 can usually be supplied
For heating the enough thermal energy of passenger accommodation, but thermoelectric device (TED) 16 is used as supplemental heat source.Therefore, TED 16 can
With the addition supplement thermal energy when heater core 14 is to 18 transferring heat energy of air stream.TED 16 can be configured so as to itself and heat energy
(for example, engine (not shown)) thermal communication.Electric energy is supplied to TED with the polarity for causing TED to transfer thermal energy to air stream 18
16.In some embodiments, when TED 16 is placed on the downstream of heater core, increase the efficiency of supplementary heating.This can be with
The temperature difference between the main surface and useless surface of TED 16 is reduced, to improve the coefficient of performance.When in the third mode engine and
When coolant circuit is relatively cool, the downstream for being placed on heater core 14 TED 16 can also be prevented or inhibit to pass from TED 16
The thermal energy for being delivered to air stream 18, being absorbed by relatively cool heater core 14；Therefore, in the third mode (or other heating modes),
Thermal energy is inhibited to be transmitted in coolant circuit from air stream 18.When air stream 18 has been in passenger accommodation before reaching TED 16
Preferred temperature when, TED 16 can be disconnected and its resource is diverted other places.
In the embodiment shown in fig. 8, HVAC system 2, which can also be configured, has across first passage 4 and second channel 6
The cooling device 12 of the height of the two.In this embodiment, the first combination gates are removed, and only combination gates 10 can incite somebody to action
Air stream 18 redirect to first passage 4 and/or second channel 6, to realize operational mode as described herein.In first mode or add
In heat pattern, combination gates 10, which can be configured, to be in its position for being essentially prevented from or blocking the entrance first passage 4 of air stream 18
(being swung up in fig. 8), so that almost all of air stream 18 be forced to enter second channel 6.In some embodiments, air
The a part of of stream 18 can pass through first passage 4.In the first mode, even if cooling device 12 can connect with 18 fluid of air stream
Touching, cooling device 12 can be configured so as to it not with thermal energy cooling fin (for example, coolant system) thermal communication, thus such as cold
But the source of agent can be more efficiently used for other places.Heater core 14 and TED 16 can be run as described herein for passing thermal energy
Pass the heating mode of air stream 18.
In some embodiments, it is logical can be configured so as at least part that it can guide air stream 18 for combination gates 10
Second channel 6 is crossed, so that a part of the air stream 18 before air stream 18 enters passenger accommodation is heated.In order to slow rate
Passenger accommodation is heated, combination gates 10 can be selectively adjusted, to allow less air stream to pass through second channel 6 and/or permit
Perhaps more air streams are by first passage 4, wherein the air stream in first passage 4 is not heated.In order to increase heating speed
Rate, the combination gates can be selectively adjusted, so that more air streams are conducted through second channel 6 and less sky
Air-flow is conducted through first passage 4.
In the embodiment shown in fig. 8, HVAC system 2, which can also be configured, operates in second mode or refrigerating mode.
In this mode, combination gates 10 can be configured so that it can guide air after air stream 18 is cooled the cooling of device 12
At least part of stream 18 is (for example, by as shown in fig. 8 to lower swing, whole, the almost all or suitable of air stream 18
It is most of) pass through first passage 4.It can be sexually revised by selection by the amount of the air stream 18 in the first and second channels 4,6 mixed
The position for closing door 10 is adjusted, and turns to a part of the air stream 18 by second channel 6 and to lead to TED will pass through
16 polarity for simultaneously transferring thermal energy to thermal energy cooling fin in turn from absorbed thermal energy are supplied electric energy to TED 16 and are mended to add
Fill cooling.Therefore, in 12 cooling air stream 18 of cooling device, TED 16 can be transmitted supplementing from the thermal energy of air stream 18
Give thermal energy cooling fin.In a second mode, heater core 14 is invalid.
In the embodiment shown in fig. 8, HVAC system 2, which can also be configured, operates in the third mode or defogging mode.
In this mode, combination gates 10, which are configured, is in its position for being essentially prevented from or blocking the entrance first passage 4 of air stream 18
(being swung up in fig. 8), so that almost all of air stream 18 be forced to enter second channel 6.In some embodiments, air
The a part of of stream 18 can pass through first passage 4.Cooling device 12 is activation, so that air stream 18 is cooled to remove air
The moisture of stream 18.In the third mode, cooling device 12 (for example, evaporator) can with HVAC system 2 be in fluid communication and with example
Such as the thermal energy cooling fin thermal communication of additional cooler (not shown).In this mode, by will be from the heat of air stream 18
Cooling device 12 is passed to, HVAC system 2 can be with cooling air stream 18.In some embodiments, cooling device 12 can be heat
Electric installation.When cooling device 12 is thermoelectric device, electric energy can be supplied to thermoelectric device with selected polarity so that TED from
Air stream 18 absorbs thermal energy and adds thermal energy to cooling fin.In some embodiments, multiple thermoelectric devices are operably connected
To HVAC system 2.In at least some this kind of embodiments, it is directed into each TED and arrives the electric energy of each hot-zone of each TED
Polarity can be independently controlled.
In the third mode, heater core 14 and heat energy (for example, vehicle motor (not shown)) thermal communication.From heat source
The thermal energy for being transmitted to heater core can be delivered to air stream 18.Although heater core 14 can usually multiply for being applied to heating
The enough thermal energy of guest room, but TED16 is used as supplemental heat source.TED 16 can be configured to so that itself and heat energy
(for example, engine (not shown)) thermal communication.Electric energy can be to cause TED16 to transfer thermal energy to the polarity supply of air stream 18
To TED 16.In some embodiments, when TED 16 is placed on the downstream of heater core, the effect of supplementary heating can be increased
Rate.This can reduce the temperature difference between the main surface of TED16 and useless surface, to improve the coefficient of performance.When in the third mode
When engine and coolant circuit are relatively cool, the downstream for being placed on heater core 14 TED 16 can also be prevented or inhibit from
The thermal energy that TED 16 is transmitted to air stream 18, is absorbed by relatively cool heater core 14；Therefore, the third mode (or other heating
Mode) in, inhibit thermal energy to be transmitted in coolant circuit from air stream 18.When air stream 18 has been located before reaching TED 16
In the preferred temperature of passenger accommodation, TED 16 can be disconnected and its resource is diverted other places.
Fig. 9-11, which shows to be configured, turns to (as described in the embodiment of Fig. 8) for air stream 18, so as to first, second
And/or other example embodiments run in the third mode.In the embodiment in fig. 9, combination gates 11 are disposed in cooling device
12, the downstream of heater core 14 and TED 16.In first mode and the third mode, it is basic that combination gates 11 can be configured in it
It prevents or blocks and (be swung up in Fig. 9) in the position of the entrance first passage 4 of air stream 18, to force almost all of sky
Air-flow 18 enters second channel 6.In a second mode, combination gates 11 can be configured to make it possible to cold in air stream 18
But guided after device 12 is cooling air stream 18 at least part (for example, by Fig. 9 to lower swing, air stream 18 it is complete
Portion, almost all or significant fraction) pass through first passage 4.In some embodiments, combination gates 11 can be configured to so that
It can guide at least part of air stream 18 by first passage 4, while guide the other parts of air stream 18 by the
Two channels 6.Cooling device 12, heater core 14 and TED 16 can be configured operation (as herein in regard to described in Fig. 3-6),
To realize first, second and/or third operational mode.
In the embodiment in figure 10, stream steering component 22 is configured to basic with the combination gates 11 of Fig. 9 described herein
Identical mode is run, to realize the method for operation of first, second and/or the third mode.Stream steering component 22 can be configured
All or almost all air stream 18 passes through first passage 4 or the second for (swinging upward or downward in the embodiment in figure 10) blocking
Channel 6, or at least part of guidance air stream 18 pass through first passage 4, while the other parts of air stream 18 being guided to pass through
Second channel 6.As shown in Figure 10, stream steering component 22 can be in the downstream of heater core 14 and TED 16.In some embodiments
In, stream steering component 22 can be in the upstream of heater core 14 and TED 16.Cooling device 12, heater core 14 and TED16 can
To be configured operation (as herein in regard to described in Fig. 3-6), to realize first, second and/or third operational mode.
In the embodiment in figure 11, first be arranged in the second channel and second channel in 12 downstream of cooling device
Valve 23 and the second valve 24 are configured to run with 11 substantially similar way of combination gates of Fig. 9 described herein, to realize the
One, second and/or the third mode the method for operation.As shown in figure 11, the first valve 23 and the second valve 24 can be in heater cores 14
With the downstream of TED 16.In some embodiments, the first valve 23 and/or the second valve 24 can be in heater core 14 and TED 16
Upstream.In order to block all or almost all air stream 18 by first passage 4, the first valve 23 can be configured and (be closed) with
Air stream 18 is limited by first passage 4, while the second valve 24 can be configured and (be opened) to guide air stream 18 by the
Two channels 6.In order to block all or almost all air stream 18, by second channel 6, the first valve 23, which can be configured, (to be beaten
Open) to guide air stream 18 by first passage 4, while the second valve 24 can be configured and (be closed) to limit air stream 18 and lead to
Cross second channel 6.In order to guide at least part of air stream 18 to pass through first passage 4, and the other parts of air stream 18
By second channel 6, both the first valve 23 and the second valve 24, which can be configured, is all opened or is configured as one of valve and beat
It opens and another valve only partially opens.Cooling device 12, heater core 14 and TED 16 can be configured operation (such as herein in regard to
Described in Fig. 3-6), to realize first, second and/or third operational mode.
In some embodiments as described herein, the heating function and refrigerating function of HVAC system are by that can be positioned in
Two or more different sub-systems at substantially different position in HVAC system are implemented.In some alternative embodiments, single
One TED is heated simultaneously and cooling, to realize the comfort and system effectiveness of increased thermal conditioning, people.This can for example pass through structure
The single TED with independent electrical area is built to realize, the independent electrical area cools and heats easypro while can use user's selection
The polarity of voltage of suitable air is motivated.As it is used herein, term " dual temperature thermoelectric device " and " dual temperature TED " broad sense refer to
It is the thermoelectric device with two or more electric areas, wherein the electricity area can have any suitable electrical, geometry
Or space configuration, to realize desired air conditioning.
Either dual temperature TED of the air to air, liquid to air or liquid to liquid can be designed and construct to make
It obtains electrothermal circuit and is subdivided into multiple hot-zones.The high density advantage structure instructed by Bell et al. can be used in the thermoelectric device
It builds, or traditional technology (referring to such as US patent number 6959555 and 7231772) building can be used.Can use or
The advantages of not using the novel thermoelectric cycle instructed such as Bell et al. (see, e.g.: L.E.Bell, " Alternate
Thermoelectric Thermodynamic Cycles with Improved Power Generation
Efficiencies ", the 22nd thermoelectric device international conference, angstrom Luo Sheng, French (2003)；6812395 He of US patent number
U.S. Patent Application Publication number 2004/0261829, full content in each of these is by reference to being incorporated in this).
In some embodiments, controller or Energy Management System run dual temperature TED, according to the environment item in target chamber
The use of the expectation ambient condition optimization energy of part, weather conditions and target chamber.For example, in demisting application, to dual temperature TED's
The energy can be managed according to the data that report temperature and the sensor of humidity level obtain, so that TED suitably uses electric energy
Adjust and dehumidify comfort air.
For example, some embodiments are by existing two or more function (for example, cooling, dehumidifying and/or heating) combinations
In single device, the quantity during cold weather condition for the device of demisting comfort air is reduced.Some embodiments pass through root
Cooling capacity based on order is provided according to weather conditions, and system effectiveness is improved with demisting comfort air.In some embodiments,
Cooling system provides the cooling capacity proportional to order.
Some embodiments make it possible to realize wider range by providing the ability of fine tuning comfort air in a manner of energy-efficient
Heat management and control.Some embodiments according to cooling fin and source using further separation heat exchanger working fluid by being returned
Road provides the ability for being advantageously employed cooling fin and source in single device.
In the example HVAC system 300 shown in Figure 12-13, heating and refrigerating function have 308 He of the first hot-zone
Implement in single or generally adjacent heater-cooler subsystem 306 of second hot-zone 310.In some embodiments, it heats
Device-cooler subsystem 306 is dual temperature thermoelectric device (or dual temperature TED).It is each in first hot-zone 308 and the second hot-zone 310
It is a that comfort current F5 is heated or cooled with being configured to being selected independently property.Further, each in hot-zone 308,310
It is a can be by the electrical network being independently configured and working fluid network support.Controller (not shown) can be configured control electricity
Gas network and working fluid network, to run heater-cooler subsystem 306 with one of a variety of enabled modes.Example
Such as, controller can be configured according to shown in the table of Figure 12 demisting, be heated or cooled mode it is chosen when adjust HVAC
The electrical and working fluid network of system 300.
Any suitable technology can be used to select the operational mode of HVAC system 300.For example, operational mode can be down to
Small part is via being presented to operator for selecting one or more setting (such as temperature, rotation speed of the fan, vent locations etc.
Deng) user interface selected.In some embodiments, operational mode is at least partially by monitoring for measuring passenger's room temperature
The controller of degree and one or more sensors of humidity is selected.Controller can also monitor detection ambient environmental conditions
Sensor.Controller can be used from the received information of combination in sensor, user control, other sources or source with demisting,
It is selected among heating and refrigerating mode.Based on selected operational mode, controller can run one or more pumps, fan,
The combination of power supply, valve, compressor, other HVAC system components or HVAC system component has desired properties to provide to passenger accommodation
Comfort air.
In the example embodiment shown in Figure 13, HVAC system 300 includes: air duct 302；It is configured guidance air stream
F5 passes through the fan 304 of air duct 302；It is configured the air stream F5 that heating, cooling and/or demisting flow through air duct 302
Dual temperature TED 306；It is configured the optional cooling device 312 of cooling air stream F5；The optional of heating air stream F5 is configured to add
Thermal 314；Power supply (not shown)；The electrical connection E1-E4 being connected between power supply and dual temperature TED 306；Heat source (does not show
Out)；Cooling fin (not shown)；It is configured between dual temperature TED 306 and one or more heat sources or cooling fin and transports work
The working fluid conduit F1-F4 of fluid；Other HVAC system components or any suitable component combination.Heat source may include by machine
One or more repositories (such as power drive system coolant, motor block, the main heat dissipation for the waste heat that motor-car generates
The combination of device, exhaust system component, battery pack, another suitable material or material).Cooling fin may include additional cooler (example
Such as, be not attached to the radiator of power drive system coolant circuit), the group of thermal storage, another suitable material or material
It closes.
In demisting operational mode, the first hot-zone 308 cooling of dual temperature TED 306 and dehumidifying comfort air F5.Controller
Power supply is caused to provide the electric power of the first polarity (or cooling polarity) via the first circuit E1-E2 for being connected to the first hot-zone 308.Control
Device processed leads to the first operating fluid loop F1-F2 of the high temperature side for the first hot-zone 308 for being connected to TED 306 and such as assists
The cooling fin thermal communication of radiator.The polarity for being supplied to the electric power of the first hot-zone 308 of TED 306 causes thermal energy from comfort air
F5 is directed into the first operating fluid loop F1-F2.
In defogging mode, after air has been subjected to the first hot-zone 308, the second hot-zone 310 heating of dual temperature TED 306 is removed
Comfort air F5 after wet.Controller causes power supply to provide the second pole via the second circuit E3-E4 for being connected to the second hot-zone 310
The electric power of property (or polar).Controller leads to the second workflow of the low temperature side for the second hot-zone 310 for being connected to TED 306
The heat source thermal communication of body circuit F3-F4 and such as power drive system coolant.It is supplied to the second hot-zone 310 of TED306
The polarity of electric power causes thermal energy to be directed into comfort air F5 from the second operating fluid loop F3-F4.Controller is adjustable every
The thermal energy of comfort air F5 is transmitted or is transmitted in a hot-zone from comfort air F5, to cause comfort air F5 to reach expectation temperature
Degree and/or humidity.Then, comfort air F5 may be directed to passenger accommodation.
When heating operational mode is chosen, comfortable sky is heated in the first and second hot-zones 308,310 of dual temperature TED 306
Gas F5.Controller causes power supply to provide the electricity of polar via the first and second circuit E1-E4 for being connected to hot-zone 308,310
Power.Controller causes the operating fluid loop F1-F4 for being connected to the low temperature side of TED 306 and such as power drive system cooling
The heat source thermal communication of agent.The polarity for being supplied to the electric power of two hot-zones 308,310 of dual temperature TED 306 causes thermal energy from workflow
Body circuit F1-F4 is directed into comfort air F5.
When cooling mode of operation is selected, the first and second hot-zones 308,310 of dual temperature TED 306 are cooling comfortable empty
Gas F5.Controller causes power supply to provide cooling polar electricity via the first and second circuit E1-E4 for being connected to hot-zone 308,310
Power.Controller leads to the heat dissipation of the operating fluid loop F1-F4 for being connected to the high temperature side of TED 306 and such as additional cooler
Piece thermal communication.The polarity for being supplied to the electric power of two hot-zones 308,310 of dual temperature TED 306 causes thermal energy from comfort air F5 quilt
It is directed to operating fluid loop F1-F4.
The HVAC system 300 shown in Figure 12-13 can optionally include 312 He of cooling device of such as evaporator
The such as heating device 314 of heater core.Cooling device 312 and heating device 314 can be configured supplement or replacement dual temperature
It is one or more in the cooling of TED 306, demisting and heating function, while HVAC system 300 is run with AD HOC.Example
Such as, make comfort air F5 by reaching the phase when heater core 314 when power drive system coolant has reached sufficiently high temperature
When hoping temperature, heater core 314 can substitute dual temperature TED 306 for heating comfort air F5.Although example shown in Figure 13
Implementation, which exemplifies cooling device 312 and/or heating device 314, can be placed in the upstream of dual temperature TED 306, but should manage
Solution, at least one of cooling device 312 and heating device 314 can be placed in the downstream of dual temperature TED306.For example, one
In a little embodiments, when HVAC system 300 is run with defogging mode, at least one of hot-zone 308,310 of dual temperature TED 306
It can be used for the cooling or comfort air F5 that dehumidifies, and be placed in the sky after the heating devices heat dehumidifying in 306 downstream TED
Gas.
In the example embodiment of heater-cooler 400 shown in Figure 14-16, first fluid stream F1 passes through positioned at double
Two heat exchange zones 404,410 on the first side of warm TED, wherein the dual temperature TED tool there are two electrothermal circuit area 402,
408.Second fluid stream F2 passes through two heat exchange zones 406,412 being located in dual temperature TED second side.First electrothermal circuit area
402 and second each of electrothermal circuit area 408 can be configured to desired orientation independent of each other and selectively transmit heat
Energy.Further, each of electrothermal circuit area 402,408 may be connected to can separate configurations circuit paths E1-E2,
E3-E4.Controller can be configured control electrical network E1-E4 and fluid stream F1-F2, so as to one in a variety of enabled modes
Kind operation heater-cooler 400.For example, controller can be configured according to shown in the table in Figure 14 demisting, heating or
The electrical network of heater-cooler 400 is adjusted when refrigerating mode is chosen.
Any suitable technology can be used to select the operational mode of heater-cooler 400 comprising previously with respect to
Technology described in HVAC system 300 shown in Figure 12-13.
In the example embodiment shown in Figure 15-16, heater-cooler 400 includes and the first electrothermal circuit area 402
First pair of heat exchange zone 404,406 of opposite side thermal communication.Second pair of heat exchange zone 410,412 and the second electrothermal circuit area 408
Opposite side thermal communication.First and second electrothermal circuit areas 402,408 are configured heating, cooling and/or demisting and flow through heat exchange
The fluid in area.Power supply (not shown) can be used in independent circuit paths E1-E2, E3-E4 thermoelectric loop area 402,408
Each provides electric power.Heater-cooler may include being configured transport fluid stream F1-F2 to pass through the heat with TED thermal communication
The fluid conduit systems of exchange area 404 and 410,406 and 412.
In demisting operational mode, the first electrothermal circuit area 402 of heater-cooler 400 is cooling to be flowed through main fluid and leads
The primary fluid stream F1 of first heat exchange zone 404 of pipe.Controller causes power supply via being connected to the of the first electrothermal circuit area 402
One circuit E1-E2 provides the electric power of the first polarity (or cooling polarity).Flow through the first heat exchange zone 406 of working fluid conduit
The heat of high temperature side of the working fluid stream F2 removal from the first electrothermal circuit area 402.As fluid stream F1-F2 passes across heating
Device-cooler 400, working fluid stream F2 can be flowed with the direction opposite with the flow direction of primary fluid stream F1.It is supplied to and adds
The polarity of the electric power in the first electrothermal circuit area 402 of hot device-cooler 400 causes thermal energy to be directed into work from primary fluid stream F1
Fluid stream F2.In some embodiments, the cooling fin thermal communication of working fluid stream F2 and such as additional cooler.It is real in substitution
It applies in example, when defogging mode is selected, controller can cause working fluid stream F2 to be directed into together with primary fluid stream F1
Target chamber.
In defogging mode, main fluid line is flowed through after fluid has been subjected to the first heat exchange zone 404 and in fluid
When the second heat exchange zone 410, primary fluid stream F1 is heated in the second electrothermal circuit area 408 of heater-cooler 400.Controller is led
It sends a telegraph source and provides the electricity of the second polarity (or polar) via the second circuit E3-E4 for being connected to the second electrothermal circuit area 408
Power.Flow through the working fluid stream F2 of the second heat exchange zone 412 of working fluid conduit and the low temperature side in the second electrothermal circuit area 408
Thermal communication.When the flow direction of working fluid stream F2 and primary fluid stream F1 flow direction opposite direction, working fluid stream F2 exists
Pass through the second heat exchange zone 412 before flowing to the first heat exchange zone 406 of working fluid conduit.It is supplied to heater-cooler
The polarity of the electric power in 400 the second electrothermal circuit area 408 causes thermal energy to be directed into primary fluid stream F1 from working fluid stream F2.
When heating operational mode is chosen, the first and second electrothermal circuit areas 402,408 of heater-cooler 400
One or two of heating flow through main fluid line the first and second heat exchange zones 404,410 primary fluid stream F1.Control
Device causes power supply to provide the electric power of polar via the first and second circuit E1-E4 for being connected to electrothermal circuit area 402,408.
The working fluid stream F2 for flowing through the first and second heat exchange zones 406,412 transfers heat to the low temperature in electrothermal circuit area 402,408
Side.In some embodiments, when heating mode is selected, controller leads to working fluid stream F2 and such as powertrain
The heat source thermal communication of system coolant.It is supplied to the electricity in the first and second electrothermal circuit areas 402,408 of heater-cooler 400
The polarity of power causes thermal energy to be directed into primary fluid stream F1 from working fluid stream F2.In some embodiments, when determining main fluid
When stream F1 can achieve preferred temperature, electric power is only supplied to one in electrothermal circuit area 402,408, without electrothermal circuit area
402, it both 408 is activated.
When cooling mode of operation is selected, the first and second electrothermal circuit areas 402,408 of heater-cooler 400
The primary fluid stream F1 of cooling the first and second heat exchange zones 404,410 for flowing through main fluid line of the two.Controller leads to electricity
Source provides cooling polar electric power via the first and second circuit E1-E4 for being connected to electrothermal circuit area 402,408.Flow through first
Heat is removed from the high temperature side in electrothermal circuit area 402,408 with the working fluid stream F2 of the second heat exchange zone 406,412.Some
In embodiment, when refrigerating mode is selected, controller leads to the cooling fin of working fluid stream F2 Yu such as additional cooler
Thermal communication.The polarity for being supplied to the electric power in the first and second electrothermal circuit areas 402,408 of heater-cooler 400 leads to heat
Working fluid stream F2 can be directed into from primary fluid stream F1.In some embodiments, when determining that primary fluid stream F1 can achieve the phase
When hoping temperature, electric power is only supplied to one in electrothermal circuit area 402,408, without both electrothermal circuit areas 402,408
It is activated.
Referring now to Figure 17, show that (and/or such as battery, electronic device, internal-combustion engine are mechanical, electrical including engine 103
Dynamic motor, the exhaust apparatus of vehicle, cooling fin, the hot storage system of such as phase-change material, other heat of ptc device
Generating system and/or any hot generating system that is known or developing later), thermoelectric device (TED) 112, heat-transfer arrangement 151
With the embodiment of the temperature control system of passenger's air duct 19.Heat-transfer arrangement 151 is disposed in passenger's air duct 19.
In an illustrated embodiment, TED 112 is liquid to air heat-transfer arrangement.Therefore, at least part of TED 112 can also be with
It is disposed in passenger's air duct 19.Passenger's air duct 19 can be configured to allow comfort air by channel 19
And with 112 thermal communication of heat-transfer arrangement 151 and TED.In some embodiments, air conditioner unit (for example, fan) is configured
Convey air stream.At least some components of system can be in fluid communication via the thermal energy conveying device of such as fluid guiding tube.
Actuator (for example, valve 125,135,145 and 165), which can be used to control thermal energy, passes through pipeline.Control device (for example,
Controller) all parts and its relevant fluid communication of control system can be configured.,
In the illustrated embodiment, in the first mode, when valve 135 and 145 is open and valve 125 and 165 is closed
When closing, there are thermal communications between TED112 and engine 103.In the first loop, or including return line 111,131 and 141
Heat source loop in, fluid (for example, coolant) is recycled, and thermal energy transmits between engine 103 and TED112.TED
12 be provided with allow thermal energy transmitted between the first circuit and passenger's air duct 19 specify polar electric energy.In the first mould
In formula, thermal energy is pumped into the air stream of passenger's air duct 19 by TED 112 from the first circuit.
In a second mode, valve 135 and 145 is closed and valve 125 and 165 is open.Circulation of fluid allowance is being sent out
Thermal communication between motivation 103 and heat-transfer arrangement 151.In the second loop, or the side including return line 111,121 and 161
In the circuit of road, fluid (for example, coolant) is recycled, and thermal energy transmits between engine 103 and heat-transfer arrangement 151.
TED 12 be bypassed and no longer with 103 thermal communication of engine.In this operational mode, fluid flows in hot loop 141
Stop and does not supply electric energy to TED 112.In some embodiments, which can be in the first operational mode and the second operation
Switch between mode.In some embodiments, low temperature core (not shown) can be operatively connected to or alternative can be grasped
Make ground be connected to hot loop 111 and be used for by thermal energy from heat-transfer arrangement 151, TED 112 and/or temperature control system other
Element is transmitted in surrounding air.For example, low temperature core can be connected in parallel to engine 103 at least some of operational mode
Or substitution engine 103.
TED 12 may include that when power is applied, one or more thermoelectricity of transferring heat energy are first in particular directions
Part.When applying electric energy using the first polarity, TED 112 is with first direction transferring heat energy.Alternatively, when use and the first pole
Property opposite the second polarity when applying electric energy, TED 112 is with the second direction transferring heat energy opposite with first direction.When applying the
When one polar electric energy, TED 112 can be configured makes the fire end of TED 112 and passenger's air logical by configuring the system
19 thermal communication of road, transfers thermal energy to the air stream of passenger's air duct 19.Further, the colling end of TED 112 can be with
103 thermal communication of engine, so that TED 112 sucks thermal energy from the circuit connecting with engine.In certain embodiments, control system
System (not shown) adjusts the polarity for being applied to the electric energy of TED 112, to select between heating mode and refrigerating mode.Some
In embodiment, control system adjusts the size for being applied to the electric energy of TED 112, to select heating or cooling capacity.
The method that Figure 18 shows the temperature in the passenger accommodation of control vehicle.This method includes that moving air stream passes through heat exchange
Device.Air stream can be advanced through one or more passenger's air ducts (for example, conduit) before entering passenger accommodation.Initially
Ground, control system operate in first mode, and in this mode, the thermal energy of TED self-heat power in future is pumped into passenger's air duct.Control
System processed remains running in first mode until meeting one or more switching standards.When meeting one or more standards
When, control system is switched to the second operational mode.In one embodiment, when the cooling for cycling through engine or other heat sources
When agent prepares heating air stream, control system is switched to second mode.In a second mode, thermal energy is from engine or other heat sources
It is delivered to heat exchanger.TED is bypassed, and substantially not with heat source or heat exchanger thermal communication.In such configuration, it flows
Body (for example, coolant) flows through bypass loop, so that thermal energy transmitting occurs in bypass loop.The system can also run one
Or more actuator (for example, valve), so as to cause fluid around TED flowing.In one embodiment, controller control valve exists
Switch between operational mode.In the second operational mode, heat exchanger can be with the heater core in conventional vehicles HVAC system
Serve identical.
One or more standards for running mode switching can be any suitable standard, however it is not limited to vehicle
Characteristic or temperature parameter.In some embodiments, the standard for switching fluid flowing includes one or more in following:
Algorithm, user action are failure to actuate, the temperature of heat energy, fluid temperature (F.T.), the time quantum passed and air themperature.In certain implementations
In example, standard can also be specified according to preference by user or user is adjusted.In one embodiment, when engine reaches threshold value temperature
When spending, second mode is switched to from first mode.It in another embodiment, should when fluid circuit reaches threshold temperature
Switching occurs.In yet another embodiment, when air themperature reaches threshold temperature, the switching occurs.
Referring to Fig.1 9, the embodiment of temperature control system is shown, the temperature control system can be configured heating and
The cooling air stream in passenger's air duct 19.The system includes TED112, heat-transfer arrangement 151, low temperature core or cooling fin
171, heat energy 181 and multiple actuators 125,135,145,165,175,185.Multiple actuators can limit fluid or cooling
Circuit discussed in this article is flowed through in agent.Heat-transfer arrangement 151 is disposed in passenger's air duct 19.It is illustrated as liquid to air
The TED 112 of embodiment can also be disposed in passenger's air duct 19.Passenger's air duct 19 is configured to so that air
Stream can by channel 19 and with 112 thermal communication of heat-transfer arrangement 151 and TED.In some embodiments, air conditioner unit
(for example, fan) is configured conveying air stream.The system further comprises cooling fin circuit 170 comprising low temperature core 171 and extremely
A few valve 175.TED 112 is via operating fluid loop 142 and 170 thermal communication of cooling fin circuit.The system further includes heat source
Circuit 180 comprising heat energy 181 and at least one valve 185.TED 112 is via operating fluid loop 142 and heat source loop
180 thermal communications.Some embodiments further include heat transfer circuit 121 comprising heat-transfer arrangement 151 and at least one valve 125.Heat
It is transmitted between air stream and heat-transfer arrangement 151 and TED 112.In one embodiment, heat energy 181 is car engine
Machine and low temperature core 171 are radiators.In some embodiments, heat energy may include battery, electronic device, internal-combustion engine
Machine, the exhaust apparatus of vehicle, cooling fin, the hot storage system of such as phase-change material, ptc device and/or it is known or with
Any hot generating system developed afterwards.It is also contemplated that be that pump can be configured and play the system, to lead to fluid
Flowing.In some embodiments, micro-hybrid and/or hybrid vehicle can implement electrodynamic pump in engine stop
(for example, water pump) is recycled with providing working fluid, the pump or replace routine which can replace conventional belt to drive
The pump of belt driving.
The multifunctionality that the system of showing is embodied is described below, wherein only TED 112 can be used for heating and cooling.It should
System can be configured to be run in different modalities by least one of operation valve 175 and 185, this causes coolant according to institute
The heating mode or refrigerating mode of selection flow through heat source loop 180 or cooling fin circuit 170.In heating mode, valve is opened
185 and closing valve 175 causes coolant flow to cross heat source loop 180 and without flow through cooling fin circuit 170.In this mode, TED
112 are run with the first polarity and are configured the air stream that thermal energy is transmitted to passenger's air duct 19 from heat source loop 180.Pass through
It opens valve 125 and closes valve 135, heat-transfer arrangement 151 can also be run together with TED 112 to further enhance hot transmitting.
In some embodiments, heat-transfer arrangement 151 can be run in the case where no 112 TED as described earlier.
In refrigerating mode, close valve 185 and open valve 175 cause coolant flow through cooling fin circuit 170 and without flow through
Heat source loop 180.In this mode, TED 112 is with the second polarity is run on the contrary with the first polarity, and being configured will be hot
It can be transmitted to cooling fin circuit 170 from passenger's air duct 19, this is dropped by flowing to 170 transferring heat energy of cooling fin circuit from air
The temperature of low air flow.
Figure 20 shows another embodiment of the operation method of temperature control system, is shown in FIG. 19 wherein can follow
The embodiment for utilizing the system of TED for heating and cooling down.In such an embodiment, air stream moves through heat transmitting dress
Set with TED and enter passenger accommodation.In certain embodiments, system circulation of fluid (example in the first circuit or heat transfer circuit
Such as, coolant), the circuit and heat-transfer arrangement and/or thermoelectric device (TED) thermal communication.The system receives heating mode also
It is the chosen instruction of refrigerating mode.If heating mode is chosen, which causes fluid to flow in heat source loop,
The heat source loop and heat energy, heat-transfer arrangement and/or TED thermal communication.In heating mode, TED heat source loop with multiply
Transferring heat energy between objective air duct.Heat-transfer arrangement may be utilized for the function of supplementing or replace TED.If refrigerating mode
Chosen, then the system causes fluid to flow in cooling fin circuit, the cooling fin circuit and low temperature core and TED heat connect
It is logical.In refrigerating mode, TED transferring heat energy between cooling fin circuit and passenger's air duct.The system is added based on selected
Heat pattern or refrigerating mode and select whether polar electric energy is supplied to the specified selected polarity of TED.In heating mode, lead
TED is caused to be selected from heat source loop to the polarity of passenger's air duct transferring heat energy.In refrigerating mode, cause TED from passenger
Air duct is selected to the polarity of cooling fin circuit transmission thermal energy.
As the embodiment of the system shown in Figure 19 is discussed, cooling fin circuit and operating fluid loop be can wrap
Actuator is included, the actuator can be used to control the flowing of fluid or coolant in system.In one embodiment, lead to
Operation and the associated actuator of heat source loop are crossed, which causes fluid to flow through cooling fin circuit.In another embodiment, pass through
The actuator of operation and cooling fin path incidence, the system can cause fluid to flow through cooling fin circuit.Further, some
In embodiment, it can be opened with the actuator of cooling fin path incidence and can be closed with the associated actuator of heat source loop
It closes, to cause fluid to flow in cooling fin circuit.It is contemplated that can be configured and operating fluid loop, heat source to multiple pumps
Circuit and cooling fin circuit are worked together, to promote fluid to flow.
Figure 21 shows the embodiment of the temperature control system 101 for providing temperature-controlled air to passenger accommodation.This
In embodiment, system 101 include thermoelectric device (TED) 112, engine 13, heat-transfer arrangement (for example, heat exchanger 116) and
A part of passenger's air duct 19, HVAC system 62.In some embodiments, it includes low temperature core 40 that system 101 is additional.System
101 further comprise one or more pumps 53 and actuator 28,32,34,36,125,135,145 and 165, the actuator
It is configured in the fluid communication for transmitting fluid (for example, coolant) among different components and inhibiting among (or limitation) different components
And/or thermal communication.Engine 13 can be any vehicle motor type, the e.g. internal combustion engine of heat energy.Some
In embodiment, engine 13 can be any hot generating system, such as exhaust apparatus, the heat dissipation of battery, electronic device, vehicle
Hot storage system, ptc device or any heat that is known or developing later of piece, such as phase-change material is
System.System 101 can by controller, multiple controllers or can rise control pump, valve, heat source, TED and system 101 other
Any other device of the effect of component is controlled.By control unit, valve and pump, controller can be with various operational modes
Operating system 101.Controller may also respond to the mode of input signal or order change system 101.
In one embodiment, fluid (for example, liquid coolant) among 101 component of system transferring heat energy and pass through one
A or more pump is controlled.Liquid coolant can be transported via the pipe-line system for providing fluid communication among all parts
Send thermal energy.Actuator can be used to control the component under given time with 112 thermal communication of heat exchanger 116 and/or TED.
Alternatively, other materials or device can be used to provide the thermal communication among component in temperature control system.
In such an embodiment, system 101 uses single heat exchanger 116 and single TED112, this allows to set HVAC
The influence of meter is minimum, this is because it keeps Typical Disposition without additional heat exchanger.However, it is also contemplated that be system
101 can be configured with multiple heat exchangers, multiple TED and/or multiple HVAC systems or airflow path.In some embodiments
In, heat exchanger and other component group can be combined into single heat exchanger by system 101, to reduce to the influence that HVAC is designed
It is minimum.For example, it is envisioned that be that heat exchanger 116 and TED 112 can be single heat exchanger.In some embodiments, work
It can be arranged so that the heat that single heat exchanger is thermally connected to engine and removes from air duct 19 as fluid circuit
Both electric installations, as being discussed further in the patent application number 12/782569 that on May 18th, 2010 submits,
Entire contents are incorporated in this and as part of this specification by reference.Depending on the mode of system 101, heat exchange
Device 116 and/or TED 112 can be with 13 thermal communications of engine.The mode of system 101 is further depended on, TED can be with low temperature
40 thermal communication of core.In heating mode, heat exchanger 116 and/or TED 112 can be with 13 thermal communications of engine.In cooling mould
In formula, heat-transfer arrangement 116 and/or TED112 can be with 40 thermal communications of low temperature core or radiator.
Also shown in Figure 21, Figure 21 shows the embodiment of HVAC system 62, and air stream is before entering passenger accommodation
By HVAC system 62.In such an embodiment, heat-transfer arrangement 116 and TED 112 are functionally connected to HVAC system
It 62 or is disposed in HVAC system 62, so that they can be to air stream transferring heat energy or from air stream transferring heat energy.HVAC
Air stream in system 62 can flow through one or more channels 52,54 separated by partition 60.In certain embodiments,
One and second channel 52,54 approx. dimensions having the same (for example, identical approximate altitude, length, width and/or cross section
Product).In other embodiments, the first and second channels 52,54 have different sizes, as shown in figure 21.For example, first and
Width, height and/or the cross-sectional area in two channels 52,54 can be different.In some embodiments, first passage is than second
Channel is bigger.In other embodiments, first passage is smaller than second channel.In a further embodiment, the partition of addition can
To be used to form any amount of channel or conduit.Partition can be any suitable material, shape or construction.Partition can be with
For partially or completely separating conduit or channel, and it can have hole, gap, valve, combination gates, other suitable structures or permit
Perhaps the combination for the structure being in fluid communication between channels.At least part of partition can make first passage 52 and second channel 54
It is thermally isolated.
In certain embodiments, HVAC system 62 includes the first displaceable element, and control can be operated by, which being configured, flows through the
One and second channel 52,54 air stream.For example, combination gates 56 can be configured control by the air stream in channel 52,54.It is mixed
The entrance close to channel 52,54 can be rotationally coupled by closing door.By rotation, combination gates be can control through channel 52,54
Air stream.Change, allow, interfere or prevent to 56 property of can choose of combination gates air stream by the first and second channels 52,
One or two in 54.Preferably, when combination gates 56 guide all air streams by other channels, air can be prevented
Stream passes through a channel in the channel.Combination gates 56 can also allow for air stream logical by two with rate in different amounts
Road.In some embodiments, combination gates 56 are coupled to partition 60 and rotate relative to partition 60.It is contemplated that be more than one
A combination gates can be used in HVAC system 62, to guide air stream and to improve heating and/or cooling for air stream.
In some embodiments, evaporator 58 can be disposed in HVAC system 62 in the path of air stream, so as to
The moisture of air stream is removed before air stream enters passenger accommodation.In some embodiments, evaporator 58 can be placed in logical
Before road 52,54, so as to its adjustable entire air stream.In other embodiments, evaporator can be placed in the channel
One in, the air stream in special modality can be only adjusted so as to it.Other devices (for example, condenser) can also be in air
Stream be used to prepare before entering passenger accommodation or cooling air stream.
In some embodiments, system 101 works in different modalities, and the different mode includes: first mode or heating
Mode corresponds to a period of time (" starting heating mode ") just preheated in engine；Second mode or heating mode, it is right
A period of time (" warm-up the engine heated mould to assist heating air stream still should have still been warmed up enough in preheating in engine
Formula " or " preheating heating mode " or " supplementary heating mode ")；It is enough to correspond to engine for the third mode or heating mode
Warm a period of time (" warm engine heating mode ", " warm heating mode " or " heating mode ")；And for cooling down passenger accommodation
Fourth mode (" refrigerating mode " or " supplement refrigerating mode ").In some embodiments, triangular web can execute it is each not
Same mode, it is contemplated that be that the embodiment of the present invention can be configured the mould only executed in mode described below
Formula.The mode of thermal energy is provided for example, only being executed when a kind of embodiment can be configured in engine prewarming from thermoelectric device.It is another
Embodiment, which can be configured, only to be provided such as the cooling described in refrigerating mode.
In some embodiments, system 101 can also be for other of micro-hybrid or hybrid power system mode
Work.System 101 can work: in the 5th mode or " stopping cold heating mode ", correspond to when engine temperature declines
And coolant temperature accordingly drops below a period of time of the first predetermined threshold (for example, engine is cold and starts
Machine (and/or coolant) temperature drops below the first temperature threshold)；6th mode or " stopping heating mode " " stop cold
But in the heating mode after ", correspond to when engine temperature decline and coolant temperature accordingly drops below second in advance
Determine threshold value, but it is warm enough with assist heating air stream a period of time (for example, engine is preheated and engine (and/or
Coolant) temperature is between the first temperature threshold and second temperature threshold value)；In 7th mode or " stopping warm heating mode ",
Corresponding to being on the second predetermined threshold and coolant temperature is accordingly on the second predetermined threshold when engine temperature
For a period of time (for example, engine be it is warm, engine (and/or coolant) temperature is on second temperature threshold value).Second is pre-
Determining threshold value can it is expected that the temperature of coolant of heating amount is corresponding with being enough to provide to air stream.In some embodiments, single
One system can execute each different mode, but it is also contemplated that be the embodiment of the present invention can be configured only execute it is following
One of mode of description mode.For example, a kind of embodiment can be configured when coolant temperature is lower than the first predetermined threshold
When, it only executes from thermoelectric device and the mode of thermal energy is provided.
Figure 21 shows the implementation of the temperature control system 101 in the also referred to as first mode of " starting heating mode "
Example.In this mode, engine (E) 13 just preheat when but have not been reached yet be enough to heat passenger accommodation temperature (for example,
Engine temperature be lower than the first temperature threshold) when heat be provided to passenger accommodation.When engine 13 starts for the first time, foot is not generated
To increase the enough heat of passenger's room temperature.Vehicle motor can spend several minutes or more times to mention to preheat to passenger accommodation
For temperature needed for comfort air.In this mode, controller provides electric energy to TED 112, this generates thermal gradient and future
Air duct 54 is transmitted to from the heat of the fire end of TED 112.Liquid cooled in operating fluid loop 30 and hot loop 141
Agent is moved through the circuit by the pump (not shown) in engine 13.In alternative embodiments, pump can be located at hair
The outside of motivation 13.Valve 145 is open, and operating fluid loop 30 is via hot loop 131 and 141 and 112 fluid of TED
Connection, TED 112 and engine 13 are thermally connected by this via hot loop 21.During starting heating mode, valve 125,165 and 36
It can be closed.In some embodiments, during starting heating mode, low temperature core 40 is unwanted, this is because into
Air stream in passenger accommodation is just heated.
Figure 21 is also shown in the embodiment of the temperature control system in the 5th mode, and the 5th mode is in such as micro-hybrid
Or in hybrid vehicle also referred to as " stopping cold heating mode ".When engine 13 is in micro-hybrid or hybrid power system
In when being stopped, engine 13 will turn cold when stopping.As engine 13 turns cold, under liquid coolant temperature will be corresponding
Drop.In this mode, when the decline of the temperature of engine 13 is not sufficient to heat passenger accommodation, heat is just provided to passenger accommodation
(for example, engine temperature is lower than the first (or second) temperature threshold).In this mode, controller provides electricity to TED 112
Can, this generates thermal gradient and the heat of the fire end from TED112 is transmitted to air duct 54.In 30 He of operating fluid loop
Liquid coolant in hot loop 141 is moved through described by the pump (for example, electrodynamic pump) in 13 (not shown) of engine
Circuit.In alternative embodiments, pump can be located at the outside of engine 13.Valve 145 is open, and operating fluid loop 30
It is in fluid communication via hot loop 131 and 141 and TED112, TED 112 and engine 13 are thermally connected by this via hot loop 21.?
During stopping cold heating mode heating mode, valve 125,165 and 36 can be closed.In some embodiments, low temperature core 40 exists
Stop during cold heating mode being unwanted, this is because being just heated into the air stream in passenger accommodation.Therefore, temperature control
System 101 processed is capable of providing opposite a longer period of time, need not start the heating of engine 13 during this period of time in micro-hybrid
Or the air stream in hybrid power system.In the case where as discussed herein not by the offer heating function of TED 112, example
Such as, when engine 13 does not need otherwise to drive vehicle, engine 13 may in order to heat the purpose of passenger accommodation and by
Starting.
TED 112 is disposed in HVAC system 62.In this way, entrance is delivered to by thermoelectric device 112
The thermal energy of the air stream of passenger accommodation is delivered to the coolant with 13 thermal communication of engine.In one embodiment, TED 112 is
Into the exclusive source of the thermal energy of the air stream of passenger accommodation, and even if do not have when liquid coolant is recycled by hot loop
Or seldom thermal energy is derived from engine 13.Once engine is warm enough, still in starting heating mode, from engine 13
Thermal energy is also used for heating the coolant in operating fluid loop 30.Therefore, after initial start, into the air stream of passenger accommodation
Thermal energy can be received from both engine 13 and TED 112.
In such an embodiment, HVAC system 62 may include combination gates 56 or be configured to direct air flow to lead to and multiply
Other devices in the different channels 52,54 of guest room.In such an embodiment, it is logical to be located at second by heat exchanger 116 and TED 112
In road 54.In starting heating mode, combination gates 56 are positioned to so that at least part of air stream is conducted through second
Channel 54.In alternative embodiments, heat exchanger 116 and/or TED 112 can be operatively coupled or are placed in HVAC system
In the more than one channel of system 62.
During starting heating mode, system 101 can be configured in front of air stream enters passenger accommodation and provide air stream
Demisting.Evaporator 58 can be configured in HVAC system 62, so that air stream passes through evaporator 58, thus in air stream quilt
Cooling and removal air stream moisture before heat exchanger 116 and/or TED112 heating.
Figure 22 is shown in the second mode of also referred to as " warm-up the engine heating mode " or " preheating heating mode "
Temperature control system 101 embodiment.In this mode, engine 13 has reached can provide some heat to air stream
Preheating temperature, but the exclusive source as the thermal energy for system 101 is not enough warmed up (for example, engine temperature is in the first temperature
It spends between threshold value and second temperature threshold value).In this mode, engine 13 and 112 thermal communication of heat exchanger 116 and TED.
Thermal energy from engine 13 is delivered to heat exchanger 116, institute by pipeline (hot loop 21,30 and 121) via coolant
It states thermal energy and the circuit is moved through by the pump in the face in or beyond 13 (not shown) of engine.Meanwhile more thermal energy can
To use TED 112 to be delivered to air stream via hot loop 141, given from engine 13 via heat exchanger 116 with supplement
Thermal energy.Actuator 28,32,34,125 and 145 (closing actuator 135 and 165) is opened in controller operation, to allow in heat
Fluid communication between exchanger 116, TED 112 and engine 13.In some embodiments, actuator 36 is closed, so as to
There is no coolant flow to radiator 40.Using the TED 112 via hot loop 21 and 13 thermal communication of engine, if compared to only
The more available thermal energy of only operation heat exchanger 116, engine 13 and coolant can be delivered to air stream.With starting
Machine 13 warms, and heat exchanger 116 can gradually transmit more thermal energy to air stream.Using be located at Figure 23 shown in embodiment
In heat exchanger 116 downstream TED 112, as the air stream for flowing through TED 112 becomes gradually to warm up, TED's 112
The temperature difference between first heat transfer surface (or main surface) and the second heat transfer surface (or useless surface) of TED 112 reduces, from
And improve the coefficient of performance of TED 112.When engine and coolant circuit are relatively cool in preheating heating mode, by TED
16 downstreams for being placed in heater core 14 can also prevent or inhibit to be transmitted to from TED 16 air stream 18, by relatively cool heater
The thermal energy that core 14 absorbs；Therefore, in preheating heating mode, thermal energy is inhibited to be transmitted in coolant circuit from air stream 18.?
In some embodiments, according to the operation of the process referring to described in Figure 21 and Figure 22 in combination with referred to as " starting heating mode ".
Figure 22 is also shown in the embodiment of the temperature control system 101 in the 6th mode, and the 6th mode is for example micro-
Also referred to as " stop heating mode " (or " stopping heating mode after cooling ") in hybrid power or hybrid vehicle.Work as hair
When motivation 13 is stopped in micro-hybrid or hybrid power system, engine 13 will turn cold when stopping.With starting
Machine 13 turns cold, and liquid coolant temperature will accordingly decline.In this mode, residual heat can be used in engine 13 and coolant
Some heat can be provided to air stream, but be not enough to warm up the exclusive source as the thermal energy for system 101 (for example, starting
Machine temperature is between first and second temperature threshold).In this mode, 112 heat of engine 13 and heat exchanger 116 and TED
Connection.Thermal energy from engine 13 is delivered to heat exchanger via coolant by pipeline (hot loop 21,30 and 121)
116, thermal energy is moved through the circuit by the pump (for example, electrodynamic pump) in face in or beyond 13 (not shown) of engine.Meanwhile
More thermal energy can be used TED 112 and be delivered to air stream via hot loop 141, be handed over from engine 13 via heat with supplement
The thermal energy that parallel operation 116 is given.Actuator 28,32,34,125 and 145 (closing actuator 135 and 165) is opened in controller operation,
To allow to be in fluid communication between heat exchanger 116, TED112 and engine 13.In some embodiments, 36 quilt of actuator
It closes, there is no coolant flow to radiator 40.Utilize the TED 112 via hot loop 21 and 13 thermal communication of engine, phase
Than in if only the more available thermal energy of operation heat exchanger 116, engine 13 and coolant can be delivered to air
Stream.Therefore, temperature control system 101 is capable of providing opposite a longer period of time, need not start engine 13 during this period of time and add
Air stream of the heat in micro-hybrid or hybrid power system.In no supplementary heating (for example, system 101 does not have TED
112) in the case where, for example, engine 13 may be when not needing otherwise to drive vehicle, engine 13 may be in order to add
The purpose of hot passenger accommodation is needed and is activated.
Figure 23 show can also be referred to as " warm engine heating mode ", " warm heating mode " or " heating mode " the
The embodiment of temperature control system 101 in three modes.In this mode, engine 13 has reached enough temperature and is
The exclusive source (for example, engine temperature is higher than second temperature threshold value) of the thermal energy of system 101.In this mode, engine
13 with 116 thermal communication of heat exchanger.Thermal energy from engine 13 is by pipeline (hot loop 21,30 and 121) via coolant
It is delivered to heat exchanger 116.The pump in face can be configured in engine 13 in or beyond 13 (not shown) of engine and heat is handed over
Circulating coolant between parallel operation 116.Controller operation opens actuator 28,32,34,125 and 165 and (closes 135 He of actuator
145), to allow to be in fluid communication between heat exchanger 116 and engine 13.Electric current to TED 112 can be stopped or
Limitation, to stop the operation of TED 112.In some embodiments, actuator 36 is closed, not have coolant flow to heat dissipation
Device 40.
Figure 23 is also shown in the embodiment of the temperature control system in the 7th mode, and the 7th mode is in such as microring array
Also referred to as " stop warm heating mode " in power or hybrid vehicle.In this mode, engine 13 is stopped, still
It has the temperature for being enough the exclusive source as the thermal energy for system 101 (for example, engine temperature is in second (or first)
On temperature threshold).When engine 13 is stopped in micro-hybrid or hybrid power system, engine 13 and coolant
To initially have residual thermal energy.In this mode, engine 13 and 116 thermal communication of heat exchanger.Heat from engine 13
Heat exchanger 116 can be delivered to via coolant by pipeline (hot loop 21,30 and 121).In 13 (not shown) of engine
The pump (for example, electrodynamic pump) in inner or outer face can be configured in circulating coolant between engine 13 and heat exchanger 116.Control
Actuator 28,32,34,125 and 165 (close actuator 135 and 145) is opened in device operation, so as to allow heat exchanger 116 with
It is in fluid communication between engine 13.Electric current to TED 112 can be stopped or limit, to stop the operation of TED 112.One
In a little embodiments, actuator 36 is closed, not have coolant flow to radiator 40.
In warm engine heating mode and/or stop in warm heating mode, controller can stop being supplied to TED's 112
Electric energy.When engine 13 is in sufficient temp, it is no longer necessary to TED 112, and the electric energy for being applied to TED 12 can be saved.
By controlling the operation of actuator, system 101 can bypass TED 112 and heat exchanger 116 is thermally connected to engine 13.?
In this embodiment, it is not necessary that there is multiple heat exchangers 116 or multiple groups heat exchanger in passenger's air duct 19.Phase
Instead, system 101 can be connected to single heat exchanger 116 or single group heat exchanger and/or TED 112 or single group TED
It is run when 112 with various coolings and/or heating mode.
Combination gates 56 can guide at least part of air stream to pass through channel 54, heat exchanger 116 and/or TED 112
In channel 54, so that air stream is heated before entering passenger accommodation.In order to heat passenger accommodation, combination gates with slow rate
56 can be adjusted to allow less air stream through 112 channel 54 of over-heat-exchanger 116 and/or TED, and/or allow more
Air stream by other channels 52 for not being heated.In order to increase the rate of heat addition, the combination gates be can be adjusted, so as to more
More air streams is conducted through channel 54 with heat exchanger 16 and/or TED 112 and less air stream is allowed to
Pass through other channels 52.
If it is desired, using TED 112 as heat in warm engine heating mode and/or during stopping warm heating mode
The energy is also possible.Although warm engine 13 can usually supply enough thermal energy for heating passenger with heat exchanger 116
Room, TED 112 are used as supplement heat energy as shown in figure 22.Actuator in system 101 can be configured to so that
Engine 13 and operating fluid loop 30 are placed and 112 thermal communication of heat exchanger 116 and TED.Electric energy can continue to be supplied to
TED 112, so that it is to the air stream transferring heat energy of passenger's air chamber.Thermal energy from TED 112 is supplement, this is because
Also via 116 transferring heat energy of coolant heat exchanger after heating, the coolant passes through in engine 13 engine 13
Or the pump of outside is mobile.
When temperature control system 101 is in warm engine heating mode, evaporator 58 can be configured removal air stream
Moisture.Therefore, during entire heating process, demisting is possible.Similar to the configuration of starting heating mode, evaporator 58
It can be placed in HVAC system 62, pass through before being heated by heat exchanger 116 and/or TED 112 so as to air stream and steam
Send out device 58.
Figure 24 shows the embodiment of the temperature control system 101 in fourth mode or " refrigerating mode ".This mode can
To be used in conventional micro-hybrid or hybrid vehicle.By cooling down in this mode as described herein, start
Machine 13 is It is not necessary to cooling passenger accommodation.For example, the compressor of belt driving can be not necessarily to provide necessary cooling.In some realities
It applies in example, in refrigerating mode, engine 13 keeps stopping or can keep stopping longer period.The disclosed embodiments can
To replace or supplement the cooling provided for example in hybrid vehicle by motor compressor system.In refrigerating mode, pass through
Low temperature core 40, which is flowed to, from air via TED 112 transmits heat, the air stream in the cooling HVAC system 62 of system 101.In a kind of reality
It applies in example, valve 32,34,36,135 and 145 is opened, and valve 28 and 125 is closed.Pump 53 is engaged to allow coolant flow
Operating fluid loop 30 and cooling circuit 50 are crossed, thus via hot loop 141 from TED 112 to 40 transferring heat energy of low temperature core.It is low
Wen Xin or radiator 40 are configured supplement heat rejecter air stream.As a part of system 101, cooling fin circuit or cooling circuit 50
It is configured to so that TED 112 and 40 thermal communication of low temperature core or radiator.In this configuration, engine 13 is by coolant system
Bypass and not with 112 thermal communication of heat exchanger 116 or TED.Therefore, cooling circuit 50 and low temperature core 40 pass in an efficient way
Pass the heat from TED 112.
TED 112 is received and the opposite polarity polarity electric energy used in heating mode.When the electric energy quilt of opposite polarity
When being applied to TED 112, the direction of thermal gradient is inverted.Instead of providing heat or thermal energy to the air stream of passenger's air duct 19,
TED 112 is by flowing to 141 transferring heat energy of hot loop from air come cooling air stream, hot loop 141 and the heat of hot loop 30 and 50
Be connected to and finally with 40 thermal communication of low temperature core.Cooling circuit 50 and/or low temperature core 40 can be positioned proximate thermoelectric device 112,
To provide more effective thermal energy transmitting.Preferably, low temperature core or radiator 40 are exposed to air stream or for the another of heat dissipation
Provenance.Although air stream can pass through evaporator 58, evaporator system (namely based on the refrigeration system of compressor) can be stopped
With so that evaporator 58 has substantially no effect on the thermal energy (for example, evaporator does not absorb the thermal energy from air stream) of air stream.
In some embodiments, during refrigerating mode, evaporator 58 can before air stream enters passenger accommodation by with
Make a part of cooling air stream, with offer " supplement refrigerating mode ".In some embodiments of such as hybrid vehicle
In, evaporator 58 can be a part of the refrigeration system based on compressor of the compressor with belt driving.In some realities
It applies in example, compressor can be motor compressor.Evaporator 58 can be configured to so that air stream by evaporator 58 and
Air stream removes moisture before reaching TED 112.Moreover, TED 112 can be arranged on one in multiple channels 52,54 it is logical
In road.Combination gates 56 can be configured guidance air stream and enter in the channel 54 that TED 112 wherein is arranged.Similar to heated mould
Formula is allowed through channel 52,54, the adjustable cooling speed of combination gates 56 by adjusting how many air stream in refrigerating mode
Rate.Alternatively, TED 112 can be configured in not using transmitting in the case where autonomous channel from entire air stream
Heat.Therefore, TED 112 can provide supplement by absorbing thermal energy together with the evaporator 58 for absorbing the thermal energy from air stream
It is cooling.
In some embodiments, thermal storage 123 is coupled to HVAC system 101.As shown in figure 24, thermal storage
123 can be coupled to evaporator 58 or a part as evaporator 58.Evaporator 58 with thermal storage 123 can be with
It is considered as " heavyweight " evaporator, the evaporator 58 without thermal storage 123 is considered " lightweight " evaporation
Device.In " heavyweight " evaporator, thermal storage 123 can as shown in figure 24 with 58 thermal communication of evaporator.In some implementations
In example, thermal storage 123 may be connected to evaporator 58, in 58 the inside of evaporator or as a part of evaporator 58.
In the case where lightweight evaporator, thermal storage 123 can be placed in any position along HVAC system 101, such as
In the upstream or downstream of evaporator 58, heat exchanger 116 and/or TED 112.When internal combustion engine is stopped as described herein
When, the thermal energy in thermal energy storage device 123 can be used to provide for the cooling of a longer period of time without starting engine.Example
Such as, when an engine is stopped, thermal storage 123 can be with initial cooling air stream.When the heat being stored in thermal storage 123
Can by absorbed when, TED 112 can by engagement continue cooling air stream.
During refrigerating mode, thermal storage 123 can be located in first or second channel 52,54, to provide more function
It can property.For example, thermal storage 123 can be located in first passage 52.When the stopping of engine 13 and evaporator 58 is no longer transported
When row, combination gates 56, which can be oriented, guides the significant fraction of whole air streams or air stream by first passage 52, so that
Thermal storage 123 provides cooling during the initial stage that engine 13 stops.When the heat being stored in thermal storage 123
When can be expanded, combination gates 56, which can be oriented, guides the significant fraction of whole air streams or air stream to pass through second channel
54, it is used for 112 cooling air stream of TED as described herein.
The electric energy that HVAC system 101 can be directed to HVAC system 101 is converted to thermal energy and by this thermal energy storage in heat
In storage device 123.One or more thermoelectric devices can be used to convert electrical energy into thermal energy, but any suitable electricity
Thermal energy conversion device, which can be arrived, to be used.In order to store thermal energy, thermal storage 123 may include high temperature and low temperature phase change material
Both material, such as wax (high temperature phase change material (pcm)) and water (low-temperature phase-change material).HVAC system 100 can use thermal storage
123 to utilize can be used from system (for example, alternating current generator, regeneration brake system generator and/or Waste Heat Recovery System)
Electric energy, as further discussed in the patent application number 11/184742 that on July 19th, 2005 submits, the patent Shen
Full content please is incorporated in this by reference, and should be considered as a part of this specification.In some embodiments,
When internal combustion engine is just being run and provides energy to the refrigeration system based on compressor, the refrigeration system based on compressor can be with
It is used for thermal energy storage in thermal storage 123.In some embodiments, same principle can be applied in heating mode
Period utilizes thermal storage 123, to provide longer engine stop time.
Figure 25 shows the alternate embodiment that can be used for the temperature control system of passenger accommodation of cooling vehicle.In this reality
It applies in example, air stream can be cooled in the case where not using heat exchanger 116 or 112 TED.All valves can be by
It closes and all pumps can be switched off.In such an embodiment, Figure 25, which shows the hot loop that still can be run, is
Radiator loop 90, using the pump circulation of 15 the inside of engine in the radiator loop 90 controlled by independent temperature control 93
In cooling fluid, independent temperature control 93 can be independently of HVAC system 62 and temperature control system 101.Actuator 28 and 29
It is closed.In embodiment, radiator (R) 17 is independently of the component of low temperature core 40.In this mode, no electric energy is applied
It is added on TED 112, and is delivered to heat exchanger 116 from engine 15 without thermal energy.Instead of using heat exchanger as heat
Transmitting source, air stream are directed into channel 52 and are then brought in passenger accommodation.In one embodiment, combination gates 56 pass through
Configuration guides almost all of air to flow in channel 52, so as to air stream before entering passenger accommodation without over-heat-exchanger
116.In some embodiments, air stream can pass through evaporator 58 before entering channel 52.Alternatively, evaporator 58 can
To be located at air stream in the channel 52 wherein passed through.In this way, air stream is in system 101 not to HVAC system 62
It is cooled in the case that any heat transmitting is provided.
Figure 26 A shows tool, and there are two types of operational modes: the substitution of the simplified control schematic diagram of heating mode and refrigerating mode is real
Apply example.Figure 26 A, which is shown, can also be referred to as heating mode, supplementary heating mode and/or the first mode for stopping heating mode
In temperature control system 102 embodiment.In some embodiments, the heating mode group of the embodiment shown in Figure 26 A
Close starting heating mode, warm-up the engine heating mode and/or warm engine mode (combine embodiment shown in Figure 26 A
It is considered starting heating mode) and stop cold heating mode, stop heating mode and/or stop warm heating mode,
As above for described in Figure 21-23.
As described above, will not generate when engine 15 is initiated first and be enough to increase the enough of passenger's room temperature
Heat.In heating mode, when engine 15 initially preheats and the temperature for being enough to heat passenger accommodation has not been reached yet, hot quilt
It is supplied to passenger accommodation.Controller provides electric energy to TED 112, and TED 112 generates thermal gradient and by heat from the fire end of TED 112
Pass to air duct 54.The mobile liquid coolant in operating fluid loop 30 and radiator loop 90 of pump 55.Radiator
Circuit 90 and heat controller 93 keep engine 15 cooling, this can be independently of temperature control system 102.Actuator 31 can be same
When not only opened operating fluid loop 30 but also open radiator loop 90.Valve 93 can control the fluid for flowing through radiator loop 90.
Operating fluid loop 30 and heat exchanger 116 and TED 112 are in fluid communication.Actuator 32 connects operating fluid loop 30 and heat is returned
Road 37, to lead back engine 15 during heating mode.In some embodiments, low temperature core 40 is to be not required to during heating mode
It wants, this is because the air stream into passenger accommodation is just being heated.Therefore, actuator 32 closes liquid coolant flow direction auxiliary heat
Exchanger or low temperature core 40.
Also as discussed herein, when engine stops in micro-hybrid or hybrid power system, engine 13
It will be cooling when stopping.As engine 13 is cooling, liquid coolant temperature can accordingly decline.Stop cold heating mode and/
Or stop in heating mode, when the decline of the temperature of engine 13 is not sufficient to heat passenger accommodation, heat is provided to passenger accommodation.Control
Device processed provides electric energy to TED 112, and TED 112 generates thermal gradient and heat is passed to air duct from the fire end of TED 112
54.The liquid coolant in operating fluid loop 30 and hot loop 141 by pump in 13 (not shown) of engine (for example,
Electrodynamic pump) it is moved through the circuit.Liquid coolant in operating fluid loop 30 and hot loop 141 is by starting
Pump in 13 (not shown) of machine is moved through the circuit.In alternative embodiments, pump can be located at the outside of engine 13.
Valve 145 is open, and operating fluid loop 30 is in fluid communication via hot loop 131 and 141 and TED 112, this is via heat
TED 112 and engine 13 are thermally connected by circuit 21.During stopping cold heating mode heating mode, valve 125,165 and 36 can
To be closed.In some embodiments, low temperature core 40 is unwanted during stopping cold heating mode heating mode, this be because
It is just heated to enter the air stream of passenger accommodation.Therefore, temperature control system 102 is capable of providing opposite a longer period of time, at this
Engine 13 need not be started in period and heat the air stream in micro-hybrid or hybrid power system.Not by TED
In the case that 112 provide heating, for example, engine 13 may need when engine 13 does not need otherwise to drive vehicle
It to be activated to heat the purpose of passenger accommodation.
Figure 26 B is shown when engine 15 stops, in the heating mode for micro-hybrid or hybrid power system
Simplified control schematic diagram alternate embodiment.When for example stopping cold heating mode, stop heating mode and/or stop it is warm plus
When keeping engine 15 cooling unnecessary during heat pattern, it can be restricted by the fluid of radiator loop 90.When engine exists
When being stopped in micro-hybrid or hybrid vehicle, valve 93 can be turned off to limitation coolant flow and cross hot loop 93.?
When engine stop, by preventing coolant from flowing through radiator 17, the loss of residual heat to environment can be slowed down.Controller to
TED 112 provides electric energy, and TED 112 generates thermal gradient and heat is passed to air duct 54 from the fire end of TED 112.Pump 55
(for example, electrodynamic pump) mobile liquid coolant in operating fluid loop 30 and radiator loop 90.Actuator 31 can be beaten
Open operating fluid loop 30.Operating fluid loop 30 and heat exchanger 116 and TED 112 are in fluid communication.Actuator 32 connects work
Make fluid circuit 30 and hot loop 37, operating fluid loop 30 is introduced back engine 15 to absorb 15 He of engine during heating
The residual heat of coolant.When engine 15 stops, as the residual heat of engine 15 and coolant declines, TED 112 can be with
Continue to transmit heat from the fire end of TED 112 to air duct, to allow engine 15 to keep stopping the relatively longer period.
Heat exchanger 116 and TED 112 are disposed in HVAC system 62.In this way, pass through thermoelectric device 112
The thermal energy being delivered into the air stream of passenger accommodation is delivered to coolant with 15 thermal communication of engine.When engine 15 just
When preheating, TED 112 can be exclusive source or almost all source into the thermal energy of the air stream of passenger accommodation.In engine
15 still positive preheating when, little or no thermal energy is removed from engine 15, even if it includes that heat is handed over that liquid coolant direct circulation, which passes through,
The hot loop of parallel operation 116 and engine 15.
In some embodiments, a part of TED 116 can be a part of heat exchanger 112, this is further simplified
System 102.In certain this kind of embodiments, temperature control system 102 can be by running one or more actuators, bypass
Valve 31 and/or one or more selector valves 32 switch between heating mode and refrigerating mode.In certain this kind of embodiments
In, temperature control system 102 is configured to be switched between heating and refrigerating mode using two or less actuators.Bypass valve
31 can control whether operating fluid loop 30 is bypassed.Whether selector valve 32 (together with valve 31) can control liquid coolant
It is thermally contacted with engine 15 or whether liquid coolant thermally contacts with secondary unit 40.
Once engine is warm enough, the thermal energy from engine 15 is used for the cooling in heated working fluid circuit 30
Agent.When engine 15 to coolant provide enough heat when, heat exchanger 116 by by thermal energy from operating fluid loop 30 plus
Coolant passes to air stream and also begins to warm up air stream in channel 54 after heat.Therefore, once engine 15 warms, into multiplying
The air stream of guest room receives thermal energy from both engine 13 and TED 112.In embodiment, become completely from starting engine 15
When warm, coolant can flow through both heat exchanger 116 and TED 112.During starting, heat exchanger 116 is not to air stream
Any thermal energy is provided, this is because engine 15 and therefore to flow through the coolant of heat exchanger 116 be relatively cool.Once starting
Machine 15 warms, and engine 15 can be via operating fluid loop 30 and heat exchanger 116 and 19 thermal communication of air duct only
One heat source.Controller can also stop the electric energy for being supplied to TED112 completely, even if coolant continues to flow through TED 112.Work as hair
In sufficient temp, TED 112 can be switched off motivation 15, and the electric energy for being applied to TED 12 can be saved.Some
In embodiment, controller can continue to supply appropriate electric energy to TED 112 to provide supplementary heating.
Figure 27 shows the alternate embodiment with simplified control schematic diagram.Figure 27, which is shown, can also be referred to as " cooling mould
The embodiment of temperature control system 102 in the second mode of formula ".This mode can be used for conventional micro-hybrid or
In hybrid vehicle.By cooling down in this mode as described herein, engine 13 is It is not necessary to cooling passenger accommodation.One
In a little embodiments, when engine 13 is in refrigerating mode, engine 13 keeps stopping or can keep stopping longer period.
The disclosed embodiments can replace or supplement the cooling provided such as in hybrid vehicle by motor compressor system.?
In refrigerating mode, heat is transmitted by flowing to low temperature core 40 from air via TED 112, system 102 cools down in HVAC system 62
Air stream.Actuator 31 selectively closes off coolant and flows through operating fluid loop 30 to heat exchanger 116.Radiator loop 90
Keep engine 13 cooling via pump 55 with heat controller 93, this can be independently of system 102.Pump 53 is engaged to allow to cool down
Cooling circuit 50 is flowed through in agent, so that the thermal energy from TED 112 is passed to low temperature core 40.Low temperature core or secondary unit 40
It is configured supplement heat rejecter air stream.As a part of system 102, cooling fin circuit or cooling circuit 50 be configured to so that
TED 112 and 40 thermal communication of low temperature core.In this configuration, engine 15 by coolant system bypass and not with heat exchanger
116 or TED, 112 thermal communication.Therefore, cooling circuit 50 and secondary unit 40 are transmitted in an efficient way from TED's 112
Heat.
TED 112 receives electric energy using with the opposite polarity polarity used in heating mode.When the electricity of opposite polarity
When can be applied in TED 112, the direction of thermal gradient is inverted.Replace to the air stream of passenger's air duct 19 and heat or heat are provided
Can, TED 112 is by passing to cooling circuit 50 for the thermal energy from air stream come cooling air stream, cooling circuit 50 and auxiliary
40 thermal communication of heat exchanger.Cooling circuit 50 and secondary unit 40 can be positioned proximate thermoelectric device 112, to provide more
Effective thermal energy transmitting.Preferably, low temperature core or secondary unit 40 are exposed to air stream or the another kind for heat dissipation
Source.Although air stream can pass through evaporator 58, evaporator system (that is, cooling cycle system) can be deactivated, so that
Evaporator 58 has substantially no effect on the thermal energy (for example, evaporator does not absorb the thermal energy from air stream) of air stream.
In some embodiments, during refrigerating mode, evaporator 58 can before comfort air enters passenger accommodation quilt
For at least partially or fully cooling down comfort air.In some embodiments of such as hybrid vehicle, evaporator 58 can
To be a part of the refrigeration system based on compressor with motor compressor.Evaporator 58 can be configured to so that air
It flows through pervaporation device 58 and removes moisture before air stream reaches TED 112.Moreover, TED 112 can be arranged on it is multiple
In a channel in channel 52,54.Combination gates 56 can be configured selectively guide air stream enter TED is set wherein
In 112 channel 54 or guidance comfort air enters in the channel 52 around TED 112.Similar to heating mode, in cooling mould
In formula, combination gates 56 can be allowed through the adjusting of channel 52,54 cooling rate by adjusting how many air stream.Alternatively,
TED 112 can be configured in not using heat of the transmitting from entire air stream in the case where autonomous channel.Therefore, TED
112 can provide supplement cooling by absorbing thermal energy together with the evaporator 58 for absorbing the thermal energy from air stream.
In some embodiments, thermal storage 123 is coupled to HVAC system 102.As shown in figure 27, thermal storage
123 can be coupled to a part of evaporator 58 or evaporator 58.In the case where lightweight evaporator, thermal storage
123 can be placed on Anywhere along HVAC system 101, such as in evaporator 58, heat exchanger 116 and/or TED 112
Upstream or downstream.Thermal storage 123 can be arranged in first or second channel 52,54, so as to as discussed herein
Different arrangements is provided during refrigerating mode.In some embodiments, internal combustion engine just running and to based on compression
When the refrigeration system of machine provides energy, the refrigeration system based on compressor can be used for thermal energy storage in thermal storage
123.When internal combustion engine stops as described herein, the thermal energy in thermal energy storage device 123 can be used to provide for longer
The cooling of period is without starting engine.In some embodiments, same principle can be applied to during heating mode
Using thermal storage 123, to provide longer engine stop time.
In the embodiment of Figure 26 A-26B and Figure 27, HVAC system 62 may include combination gates 56 or be configured air
Stream is directed to other devices for guiding the different channels 52,54 of passenger accommodation into.In these embodiments, combination gates 56 and heat exchange
The position of device 116 and TED 112 can be set for configuring with described in the embodiment of above figure 21-25, for changing
Heating or cooling rates.Further, evaporator 58 and demisting can also be during being heated or cooled mode such as Figure 21-25 above
Embodiment described by be equally configured.
Figure 28 A shows the example embodiment of HVAC system 62.HVAC system 62 includes passenger's air duct 19, air pump
57, evaporator 58, heat exchanger 116 and TED 112.Blower 57 is aspirated through passenger's sky as indicated by air flow arrow 118
The air stream 118 in gas channel 19.In embodiment, air stream 118 by windshield, above and/or under ventilation hole through pervaporation
Device 58 then by heat exchanger 116, and reaches passenger accommodation eventually by TED 112.Passenger's air duct 19, evaporator 58,
Heat exchanger 116 and TED 112 can be as about as described in Fig. 2-31C illustrated embodiments and other implementations as described herein
Example equally works.
Figure 28 B shows the thermoelectric device 112 with liquid to air TED112 that can be used for any of the above described embodiments
Example embodiment.There are four liquid for above-described embodiment tool of Figure 28 A to air TED unit 112, and the TED unit 112 can be with
The transferring heat energy between working fluid 122 and comfort air 118 alone or in combination.Figure 28 B shows certain of example TED unit 112
The partial cutaway perspective view of a little function element.In some embodiments, system controller is via electrical connection 117 to TED 112
Supply the first polar electric energy.Liquid coolant 122 enters TED 112 via coolant circuit interface 141.TED 112 includes
For transporting and the capillary or pipeline 119 of the liquid coolant 122 of the basic thermal communication of thermoelectric element 114, the thermoelectric element
It is disposed between capillary or pipeline 119 and one or more air side heat exchangers 113.It is to add depending on TED 112
Heat or cooling air stream 118, thermoelectric element 114 remove thermal energy from coolant or energy are deposited in coolant.
In some heating modes construction, thermoelectric element 114 is via coolant circuit interface 141 by the heat of liquid coolant
It can be pumped into comfort air 118.TED 112 receives the first polar electric energy via electrical connection 117, this is in thermoelectric element
The direction for the thermal energy transmitting for promoting comfort air 118 to heat is generated in 114.Heat Conduction Material 115 can flow through capillary or pipe
Thermal energy is transported between the liquid coolant and thermoelectric element 114 in road 119.Thermoelectric element 114 can be arranged on Heat Conduction Material 115
One or both sides on.Thermoelectric element 114 pumps thermal energy, air side between Heat Conduction Material 115 and air side heat exchanger 113
Heat exchanger 113 can also be on the one or both sides of Heat Conduction Material 115.Air side heat exchanger 113 may include handing in heat
113 surrounding of parallel operation flow and/or flow through heat exchanger 113 for transfer thermal energy to comfort air 118 cooling fin or its
His suitable structure.
In some refrigerating modes construction, thermal energy is pumped into liquid coolant from comfort air 118 by thermoelectric element 114
In 122.TED 112 via electrical connection 117 receive with it is first opposite polarity second polar used in the heating mode
Electric energy, this generates the direction for the thermal energy transmitting for promoting comfort air 118 cooling in thermoelectric element 114.Air side heat exchanger
113 are positioned to comfort air 118 and the basic thermal communication of the first surface of thermoelectric element 114.Thermoelectric element 114 pumps thermal energy
Into Heat Conduction Material 115.Liquid coolant 122 is positioned to substantially hot with the second surface of thermoelectric element 114 by Heat Conduction Material 115
Connection, so that permitting thermal energy is prepared to enter into liquid coolant 122.Liquid coolant after heating can connect via coolant circuit
Mouth 141 is transported away from TED 112.
Figure 29 shows possible carriage heating unit output temperature to can be used to have in the vehicle of diesel engine
The curve graph of a period of time of certain temperature control system embodiments.Baseline between the curve illustrates at 30 minutes in section is empty
Gas temperature profile 501, at 30 minutes between electric positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heater air themperature profile 502 in section and
TED air themperature profile 503 in 30 minutes sections.Baseline 501 is shown when engine is only having via coolant circuit
When heat source, possible air themperature trend curve.For baseline profile 501, the heat for being connected to engine through in cabin air
When exchanger passes through coolant circuit, cabin air is heated.PTC profile 502 is shown when cabin air passes through coolant circuit
When heat exchanger and 1KW ptc heater are heated, possible air themperature trend curve.TED profile 503, which is shown, works as compartment
When liquid of the air by coolant loop heat exchanger and with 650W power supply is heated to air TED, possible air
Temperature trend curve.The heat provided by TED partially can come from coolant circuit in the transformation from electric energy to thermal energy and part.
As shown in the curve of Figure 29,501 air compartment temperature of baseline is not only unable to reach identical air compartment temperature forever
Degree, and there is the more shallow uptrend (uptrend) of temperature at any time.More shallow uptrend means interior cabin temperature with slower speed
Rate rises.Compared with baseline 501, the PTC curve 502 of resistance heater has steeper temperature uptrend, and reaches higher
Final temperature.This is advantageous for fast implementing comfortable coach environment.The curve graph, which is also shown, to be worked as and PTC curve
502 compared to when, TED curve 503 has almost equivalent temperature rising steepness and almost the same final temperature.However, working as
When compared with resistance heater, less power consumption can be caused using TED.Therefore, by using as vehicle HVAC system
The TED of a part compares resistance heater, and essentially identical cabin air temperature may be implemented and advance the speed and final temperature,
Less electric energy is required simultaneously.
Figure 30 A- Figure 30 C and Figure 31 A- Figure 31 C show during engine start and engine start/stopping engine with
The schematic diagram of the embodiment operation of temperature control system when the different Warm status of time in heating, cooling and defogging mode.
The given state of engine and heating, cooling or the defogging mode of temperature control system, which are considered, to be operated in such as this paper institute
The different mode (for example, starting heating mode and the cold heating mode of stopping) stating.The schematic diagram is not shown during being operation
The approximation of the actual engagement of HVAC component and turn-off time section illustrates.Level run line indicate discussed HVAC component or
The opening of general component (that is, component that thermal energy is absorbed to air stream or air-flow transferring heat energy or from air stream or air-flow) operation or
Closed state.Operation line raisings can indicate such as it is discussed in this article run component switch (for example, component be turned on,
Engaged and/or stored thermal energy).The decline of operation line can also indicate that the switch such as in operation component discussed in this article
(for example, component is closed, is disconnected and/or has consumed thermal energy).Flat or straight level run can indicate the substantially permanent of component
Fixed operation.The operation being discussed herein can be applied to conventional vehicles, micro-hybrid vehicle, hybrid vehicle and/or plug-in
Formula vehicle.For example, for the hybrid vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicle of not motor compressor, the hair being discussed herein
Engine start is out of service will to be applied to hybrid power and plug-in hybrid vehicle (and conventional and micro-hybrid vehicle
) Typical start it is out of service.
Figure 30 A show run in heating mode during engine start temperature control system (for example, vehicle not by
It drives and engine is started under cold state).During the heating mode of Figure 30 A, 58 not running of evaporator and/or can be with
It is bypassed as shown in the instruction not engaged operation line 3018 of evaporator 58 during heating (for example, evaporator does not absorb air
The thermal energy of stream).In the heating mode in Figure 30 A, is just being preheated in engine and be still cold, cold engine state 3010
When, for example, as described herein, specifically referring to Figure 21 and as shown in operation line 3020, heat exchanger 116 and engine thermal are disconnected.
When engine starts first, the enough heat for being enough to increase passenger's room temperature is not generated.Vehicle motor can spend number
Minute or more is preheating to the temperature needed for passenger accommodation offer comfort air.TED 112 can receive electric energy (electric current),
To generate thermal gradient and the fire end heat from TED 112 passed to air stream.As shown in the operation line 3024a in Figure 30 A,
TED 112 can be during state 3010 into the exclusive source of the thermal energy of the air stream of passenger accommodation.If temperature control system
System, which is equipped with, can store thermal energy to heat heating thermoelectricity storage device (TSD) 123a of air stream (for example, being thermally connected to heat
The TSD of exchanger 116 or a part as heat exchanger 116), TSD 123a is initially cold and as run line 3022a
Indicated, (since engine is cold) the not stored thermal energy of TSD 123a or the minimum thermal energy of storage.
It is still just preheating in engine, but when not being cold, warm-up the engine state 3012, is such as joining herein and especially
It is discussed according to Figure 21, the thermal energy from engine can be used for heating the coolant in operating fluid loop.Figure 30 A's
In state 3012 during heating mode, engine, which has reached, can provide some heat to air stream, but be not enough to warm up use
In the preheating temperature of the exclusive source of the thermal energy of system.However, the air stream into passenger accommodation can be from hair after initial start
Both motivation and TED 112 receive thermal energy.As run indicated by the step change in line 3020, engine is placed in be handed over heat
116 thermal communication of parallel operation is to heat air stream, as discussed herein and referring in particular to Figure 22.Meanwhile more thermal energy can
To use TED 112 to be delivered to air stream, to supplement the thermal energy given from engine via heat exchanger 116.Therefore, TED
112 can remain engaged with, as in state 3012 as indicated by operation line 3024a.Further, TSD 123a is with starting
Machine preheating starts store thermal energy, as in state 3012 as shown in upward slant operation line 3022a.
When engine has been preheated, has warmed up engine condition 3014, during the heating mode of Figure 30 A, engine thermal energy
It can be used for the coolant heated in operating fluid loop.In state 3014, engine have reached sufficient temp and
It can be the exclusive source of the thermal energy for system, discussed as described herein and referring in particular to Figure 23.Such as run line
Indicated by 3020, heat exchanger 116 can become unique heat source for the air stream in air duct.TED 112 can be with
It is disconnected, is no longer heat up air stream, as the stepping decline in operation line 3024a is indicated.In some embodiments, TED
112 can remain engaged with and provide supplementary heating, as indicated by void operation line 3024b.Pass through engine prewarming, TSD 123a
The thermal energy that can be used for other heating modes with its capacity or almost its capacity storage, as discussed herein and such as in state 3014
In shown in the operation line 3022a that evens up.
Figure 30 B shows the temperature control system operated in refrigerating mode during engine start.In the refrigerating mode phase
Between, the just operation of evaporator 58 is simultaneously engaged shown in line 3018 as run (for example, evaporator 58 just absorbs the heat from air stream
Can).In the refrigerating mode of Figure 30 B, heat exchanger 116 can be disconnected with engine thermal, such as described herein and specifically join
According to (for example, heat exchanger 116 is bypassed in refrigerating mode) described in Figure 24 and as shown in operation line 3020.Such as in passenger
When room is initially heat (for example, in the day of heat), when engine is just started in state 3010, it may be necessary to supplement cold
But.TED 112 can receive electric energy (electric current), to generate thermal gradient and the heat of the air stream from TED 112 is passed to TED
112 colling end, as shown by operation line 3024a.If temperature control system, which is equipped with, can store thermal energy with cooling
Cooling thermoelectricity storage device (TSD) 123b of air stream is (for example, be connected to evaporator 58 or a part as evaporator 58
TSD), TSD123b is initially at environment temperature, but starts to store thermal energy in engine start, and evaporator 58 runs and opening
Cooling capacity is almost provided at once when dynamic.In cold engine state 3010, TSD123b can start store cooling capacity, such as to
Indicated by upper slant operation line 3022b.
During the refrigerating mode of Figure 30 B, still not cold, warm-up the engine state 3012 is still just being preheated in engine
When, heat exchanger 116 is remained open so that stream of hot air is not added, as shown in operation line 3020.In warm-up the engine state 3012,
After engine initial start, the air stream into passenger accommodation can be only cooled by evaporator 58；In state 3012
Operation line 3018 shows evaporator 58 and remains engaged with.As run indicated by the decline of the stepping in line 3024a, to TED's 112
Power supply can be disconnected, and TED 112 stops cooling air stream.It can be with however, it may be desirable to supplement cooling and TED 112
Electric energy (electric current) is continued to provide cooling, discussed as described herein and referring in particular to Figure 24 and such as fortune to air stream
Shown in line 3024b.Further, TSD 123b can be with its capacity or almost its capacity storage for other refrigerating modes
Cooling capacity, as discussed herein and as shown in the operation line 3022b evened up in state 3012.
During the refrigerating mode of Figure 30 B, when engine has been preheated, has warmed up engine condition 3014, heat exchanger 116
It remains open so that stream of hot air is not added, as shown in operation line 3020.In state 3014, the air stream into passenger accommodation can be only
It is cooled down by evaporator 58；Operation line 3018 in state 3014 shows evaporator 58 and remains engaged with.Such as run line
Indicated by 3024a, the power supply to TED 112 is remained open, and the not cooling air stream of TED 112.However, it may be desirable to mend
Electric energy (electric current) can be continued to provide cooling to air stream, as described herein and specifically by filling cooling and TED 112
It is being discussed referring to Figure 24 and as operation line 3024b indicated by.Further, TSD 123b can with its capacity or almost its
Capacity storage is used for the cooling capacity of other refrigerating modes, the operation line such as evened up as discussed herein and in state 3012
Shown in 3022b.
Figure 30 C shows the temperature control system operated in defogging mode during engine start.In the demisting of Figure 30 C
During mode, the operation as shown in operation line 3018 of evaporator 58 and engagement are (for example, evaporator 58 just absorbs the heat from air stream
Can).When just preheating in engine and being still cold, cold engine state 3010, heat exchanger 116 and engine thermal are disconnected
Open, for example, it is described herein and referring in particular to described in Figure 21 and by run line 3020 show.When engine 15 is started first
When, the enough heat for being enough to increase airflow temperature is not generated.TED 112 can receive electric energy (electric current) to generate thermal gradient simultaneously
Fire end heat from TED 112 is passed into air stream.As shown in the operation line 3024a for being used for defogging mode in Figure 30 C,
TED 112 can be in state 3010 into the exclusive source of the heat of the air stream of passenger accommodation.If temperature control system quilt
Equipped with thermal energy can be stored to heat heating thermoelectricity storage device (TSD) 123a of air stream (for example, with heat exchanger 116
The TSD of thermal connection or a part as heat exchanger 116), TSD 123a is initially cold and does not store or store minimum
Thermal energy (since engine is cold), as indicated by operation line 3022a.If temperature control system, which is equipped with, to be stored
Thermal energy is using cooling thermoelectricity storage device (TSD) 123b of cooling air stream (for example, being connected to evaporator 58 or as evaporator 58
A part TSD), TSD 123b is initially at environment temperature, but start in engine start store cooling capacity, evaporation
Device 58 almost runs at once in engine start and provides cooling capacity.In cold engine state 3010, TSD 123b can be with
Start to store cooling capacity, as indicated by upward slant operation line 3022b.
Still just preheated in engine but in not cold, warm-up the engine state 3012, the thermal energy from engine
It can be used for the coolant heated in operating fluid loop.In state 3012, engine has reached can be to air stream
Some heat are provided, but not enough warm up the preheating temperature of the exclusive source of thermal energy as system.However, after initial start,
Air stream into passenger accommodation can receive thermal energy from both engine and TED 112.Such as run the step change in line 3020
Indicated, engine is placed in 116 thermal communication of heat exchanger to heat air stream, as described herein and referring in particular to figure
22 are discussed.Meanwhile as air is heated after the evaporator 58 in the defogging mode of Figure 30 C is cooling, more heat
TED 112 can be used and be delivered to air stream to supplement the heat for passing to air stream from engine via heat exchanger 116
Energy.Therefore, TED 112 can be remained engaged with as shown in operation line 3024a.Heating TSD 123a starts to deposit with engine prewarming
Heat accumulation energy, as in state 3012 as shown in upper oblique operation line 3022a.Cooling TSD 123b can be with its capacity or almost it is complete
Portion's capacity storage is for the cooling capacity in other refrigerating modes, the as discussed herein and fortune by evening up in state 3012
Shown in line 3022b.
When engine has been preheated, has warmed up engine mode 3014, the thermal energy from engine can be used to heat and exist
The coolant in operating fluid loop in the defogging mode of Figure 30 C.In state 3014, engine is had reached for system
The sufficient temp of the exclusive source of thermal energy is discussed as described herein and referring in particular to Figure 23.It is signified such as to run line 3020
Show, heat exchanger 116 can become unique heat source for the air stream in air duct.TED 112 can be disconnected with
It is no longer heat up air stream, as the stepping decline in operation line 3024a is indicated.In some embodiments, TED 112 can be protected
It holds engagement and the supplementary heating as indicated by void operation line 3034b is provided.In engine warm, heating TSD 123a can be with it
Capacity or the almost storage of its all told are used for the thermal energy in other heating modes, as discussed herein and by state 3014
In shown in the operation line 3022a that evens up.Cooling TSD 123b can be used for other with its capacity or the almost storage of its all told
Cooling capacity in refrigerating mode, as discussed herein and shown in the operation line 3022b by being evened up in state 3014.One
In a little embodiments, " starting demisting can be referred to as referring to the demisting process (including state 3010,3012,3014) of Figure 30 C description
Mode ".
Figure 31 A is shown during engine stop, is operated in heating mode and is controlled for the temperature of starting/stopping system
System (such as the engine in micro-hybrid system has run and has been warm, but be stopped as described herein).
During the heating mode of Figure 31 A, evaporator 58 does not run and/or can be bypassed, and such as indicates evaporator 58 during heating
(for example, evaporator does not absorb the thermal energy from air stream) shown in not engaged operation line 3118.It is warm, warm in engine
Under engine (or stopping preheating) mode 3110, the thermal energy from engine can be used to heat in operating fluid loop
Coolant.In state 3110, even if engine is stopped, engine and coolant have continue as system thermal energy only
Enough residual heats in one source are discussed as described herein and referring in particular to Figure 23.As run indicated by line 3120, heat
Exchanger 116 can be unique heat source for the air stream in air duct.TED 112 does not receive electric energy (electric current) and not
Air stream is heated, as indicated by operation line 3124a.If necessary to supplementary heating, TED 112 can receive electric energy (electric current),
To generate thermal gradient and the heat of the fire end from TED 112 is passed to air stream, as indicated by operation line 3124b.Such as
Fruit heating TSD 123a is provided, and heat exchanger 116 still transmits the residual thermal energy from engine and coolant to air stream,
When engine is just being run and is warmed up as indicated by operation line 3122a, TSD 123a retains it substantially and stores thermal energy one
The section time.
When engine has cooled down but it is warm (being preheated), engine after cooling (or stopping cooling) state 3112
When, the thermal energy from engine still can be used for the coolant heated in operating fluid loop, it is as described herein and
It is discussed referring in particular to Figure 21, but engine may be not enough to warm up the exclusive source of the thermal energy as system.In Figure 31 A
Heating mode in, the heating TSD 123a in state 3112 can be used to transmit stored thermal energy to air stream.TSD
123a, which transmits stored thermal energy, can gradually occur with the time or occur in the particular point in time of 3112 period of state, such as have
Have indicated by the operation line 3122a of descending slope intermediate state 3112.Lead to overcooled engine (and coolant) transmitting one
A little remaining heat and TSD 123a transmit stored thermal energy, air stream can in the case where not using 112 TED quilt
Sufficiently heating.Therefore, using TSD 123a, when engine is stopped, it is supplied to the electric energy (electric current) of TED 112 that can be prolonged
Late and electric energy (electric current) is saved.However, if it is desired to supplementary heating, TED 112 can receive electric energy (electric current), with to sky
Air-flow transferring heat energy, as indicated by operation line 3124b.
When engine has cooled down and is now arranged in cold, cold engine (or stopping cooling) state 3114, heat is even
The heat exchanger 116 for being connected to engine is bypassed, for example, it is described herein and referring in particular to described in Figure 21 and by operation line
3120 show.Air stream into passenger accommodation still can receive some thermal energy from TSD 123a；However, TSD 123a does not have
Enough energy of exclusive source as air stream, as indicated by the operation line 3122a evened up after decline in state 3114
's.TED 112 can receive electric energy (electric current), to generate thermal gradient and the heat of the fire end from TED 112 is passed to sky
Air-flow.As shown in the operation line 3124a in Figure 31 A, TED 112 can become to enter passenger during state 3114 with the time
The exclusive source of the thermal energy of the air stream of room is (for example, come from the residual heat of engine (and coolant) and from TSD 123a's
It stores heat to have dissipated).After mode 3114, engine is cold as the system for transforming to 3116 mode of cold engine state.
In mode 3116, cold engine is started again.Temperature control system can equally run as described herein the same and have
Body is referring to described in Figure 30 A for when cold engine is started and it is expected heating.
Figure 31 B is shown during engine stop, is operated in refrigerating mode and is controlled for the temperature of starting/stopping system
System (for example, engine has for example been currently running in micro-hybrid system and has been warm, but as discussed herein
It is stopped).During the refrigerating mode in the state 3110 of Figure 31 B, evaporator 58 as operation line 3118 shown in just running and by
Engagement (for example, evaporator 58 just absorbs the thermal energy from air stream).Even if engine is in warm engine (or stopping preheating) mould
It is closed in formula 3110, evaporator 58 and coolant can have when engine is just run and is run for example based on compressor
Certain residual cooling capacities when refrigeration system.Heat exchanger 116 can be disconnected with engine thermal, such as described herein and have
Body (for example, in refrigerating mode, heat exchanger 116 is bypassed) referring to described in Figure 24 is simultaneously as shown in operation line 3120.Such as operation
Indicated by line 3124a, when evaporator 58 is when providing cooling enough, the electric power to TED 112 can be disconnected and TED
112 not cooling air streams.Cooling electricity is provided to air stream however, it may be desirable to supplement cooling and TED 112 and can receive
Energy (electric current) discusses as described herein and referring in particular to Figure 24 and as shown in operation line 3124b.If cooling TSD 123b
It is provided, still with cooling capacity cooling air stream is remained, TSD 123b retains substantially when evaporator 58 is just transported evaporator 58
Storage thermal energy when row, as indicated by operation line 3122b.
During the refrigerating mode of Figure 31 B, when engine has cooled down but is being still warm (being preheated), hair after cooling
When motivation (or stopping cooling) state 3112, heat exchanger 116, which remains open, is not added stream of hot air, as run 3120 institute of line
Show.As described herein, evaporator 58 and coolant have consumed it and have remained cooling capacity and be disconnected or bypass, and such as run line 3118
In stepping decline it is indicated.What the cooling TSD 123b in state 3112 can be used to be stored to air stream transmitting
Cooling capacity.TSD 123b transmit stored thermal energy can gradually occur with the time or 3112 period of state it is specific when
Between put occur, as have descending slope intermediate state 3112 operation line 3122b indicated by.Initially, TSD 123b can be with
With the enough storage cooling capacities not needed using 112 energy cooling air stream of TED.Therefore, cooling TSD is utilized
123a is supplied to that the electric energy (electric current) of TED 112 can be delayed by and electric energy (electric current) is protected when engine is stopped
It deposits.As the storage cooling capacity of TSD 123b is consumed, TED 112 can be engaged to provide the cooling level needed.
TED112 can receive electric energy (electric current) with to air stream transferring heat energy, as indicated by operation line 3124a.It is supplied to TED 112
Any time in mode 3112 can occur for electricity, and such as the operation line 3124a with step change middle model 3112 is signified
Show.
During the refrigerating mode of Figure 31 B, when engine has cooled down but is that cold, cold engine (or stops cold now
But) when state 3114, heat exchanger 116 can be remained open, as shown in operation line 3120.Evaporator 58 and TSD 123b not
When providing cooling (from storage cooling capacity or otherwise) again, TED 112, which can receive, provides cooling electricity to air stream
Energy (electric current) discusses as described herein and referring in particular to Figure 24 and as indicated by operation line 3124a.In some embodiments
In, TED 112 can become the exclusive source in mode 3114 for the cooling of air stream.It is cold to start in mode 3116
Machine is started again.Temperature control system can similarly be run for described herein and discussed referring in particular to Figure 30 B
When cold engine is started and it is desirable that when cooling.
Figure 31 C is shown during engine stop, is operated in defogging mode and is controlled for the temperature of starting/stopping system
System (such as engine has run in micro-hybrid system and has been warm, but stopped as discussed herein
Only).During the defogging mode in the state 3110 of Figure 31 C, evaporator 58 is just running and is being engaged as shown in operation line 3118
(for example, evaporator 58 just absorbs the thermal energy from air stream).Even if engine is in warm engine (or stopping preheating) mode
It is closed in 3110, evaporator 58 and coolant can have when engine is just run and runs system for example based on compressor
Certain residual cooling capacities when cooling system.In the mode 3110 that engine is warm, the thermal energy from engine can by with
In coolant of the heating in operating fluid loop.In state 3110, even if engine is stopped, engine and coolant tool
There are the enough residual heats for the exclusive source for continuing the thermal energy as system, is discussed as described herein and referring in particular to Figure 23
's.As run indicated by line 3120, heat exchanger 116 can be unique heat source for the air stream in air duct.Such as
It is horizontal to provide necessity of demisting that fruit requires supplementation with heating, and TED 112 can receive electric energy (electric current), to generate thermal gradient and incite somebody to action
The heat of fire end from TED 112 passes to air stream, as indicated by operation line 3124b.If heating TSD 123a quilt
It provides, heat exchanger 116 still transmits the residual thermal energy from engine and coolant to air stream, when engine is just being run simultaneously
And when warming up as indicated by operation line 3122a, TSD 123a retains it substantially and stores thermal energy for a period of time.If cooling
TSD 123b is provided, and still with cooling capacity cooling air stream is remained, TSD 123b retains substantially for evaporator 58 and coolant
The thermal energy stored when evaporator 58 is just run, as indicated by operation line 3122b.
As discussed herein, when engine has cooled down but be still warm (being preheated), engine after cooling (or
Stop cooling) state 3112 when, evaporator 58 and coolant have consumed it and have remained cooling capacity and be disconnected or bypass, and such as transport
Indicated by stepping decline in line 3118.Cooling TSD 123b in state 3112 can be used to transmit to air stream
The cooling capacity stored.TSD 123b, which transmits stored thermal energy, can gradually occur with the time or during state 3112
Particular point in time occur, as have descending slope intermediate state 3112 operation line 3122b indicated by.Initially, TSD
123b, which has, not to be needed using 112 energy cooling air stream of TED to provide enough storage cooling capacities of demisting.In demisting mould
During formula 3112, the thermal energy from engine still can be used for the coolant heated in operating fluid loop, such as herein
It is described and discussed referring in particular to Figure 21, but engine is not enough to warm up the exclusive source of the thermal energy as system.?
Heating TSD 123a in state 3112 can be used to transmit stored thermal energy to air stream.TSD 123a transmitting is stored
Thermal energy can gradually occur with the time or the particular point in time during state 3112 occurs, as having among descending slope
Indicated by the operation line 3122a of state 3112.Lead to overcooled engine (and coolant) transmitting it is some it is remaining heat and
TSD 123a transmits stored thermal energy, and air stream can be sufficiently heated in the case where not using 112 TED.Therefore,
Using TSD123a, when engine is stopped, be supplied to the electric energy (electric current) of TED 112 can be delayed by and electric energy (electricity
Stream) it is saved.However, if it is desired to supplementary heating, TED 112 can receive electric energy (electric current), with to air stream transferring heat energy,
As run indicated by line 3124b.As the storage cooling capacity of TSD 123b and the storage heating capacity of TSD 123a are disappeared
Consumption, TED 112 can be engaged to provide the cooling or heat levels needed.In some embodiments, TED 112 can receive
To the electric energy (electric current) of air stream transferring heat energy, discussed as described herein and referring in particular to Figure 21.In some embodiments
In, TED 112 can receive the electric energy (electric current) of the opposite polarity from absorbed thermal energy, join as described herein and specifically
It is discussed according to Figure 24.During the defogging mode of Figure 30 C, TED 112 is cooling or heating air can be controlled by temperature and be
The controller of system according to system specified operating point need what realize the position of demisting and TED 112 in the air passageway come
It determines.For example, cooling TSD 123b or heating TSD 123a can have more storage thermal capacitances during state 3112
Amount, and TED 112 can be powered, to compensate any deficiency for being more sufficiently consumed storage thermal capacity.It is supplied to TED 112
Any time in state 3112 can occur for electricity, as shown in the stepping rising of operation line 3124a intermediate state 3112.
When engine has cooled down and has been cold, cold engine (or stopping cooling) state 3114 now, temperature control
System can be continued during state 3112 by the remaining thermal capacity that TSD123a, 123b exhaust them as discussed herein
Run some times.In some embodiments, when TSD has exhausted the thermal capacity that they are stored, two TED can be as herein
The different location being arranged in air duct discussed is to provide demisting.For example, the first TED can enter sky with air stream
Gas channel cools down (drying) air stream.2nd TED can heat air stream by air duct with air stream to realize demisting.?
In mode 3116, cold engine is started again.Temperature control system can similarly be run for described herein and specific
Referring to Figure 30 C discussed when cold engine is started and it is expected demisting.
By referring to the whole instruction, " some embodiments " or " some embodiments " or " embodiment " are referred to combining and be wrapped
Include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in embodiment at least some embodiments.Therefore, the whole instruction is appeared in
Each place phrase " in some embodiments " or be not necessarily all referring to identical embodiment " in embodiment ", and
It is to also refer to one or more identical or different embodiments.Moreover, according to the disclosure, the special characteristic, structure
Or characteristic can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments, this is for those skilled in the art
For be obvious.
For illustrative purposes, some embodiments are to vehicle, aircraft, train, bus, truck, mixing
The passenger accommodation of any other carrying tool of power car, electric vehicle, steamer or people or article provides the background of comfort air
Under be described.It should be appreciated that presently disclosed embodiment is not limited to the specific background or setting being described, and
At least some embodiments can be used to provide comfort air to family, office, industrial space and other buildings or space.
It is also understood that at least some embodiments, which can be used for temperature-controlled fluid, can be advantageously used in such as management equipment
In other backgrounds of temperature.
As used in this application, the terms "include", "comprise", " having " etc. are synonymous and in an open-ended fashion
It is used comprising ground, it is not excluded that additional element, feature, movement, operation etc..Moreover, term "or" with it includes contain
Justice is used (rather than with its exclusive meaning), to work as its such as binding member inventory in use, term "or" is meaned
One, some or all elements in inventory.
Similarly, it should be appreciated that in the foregoing description of embodiment, in order to simplify the disclosure and help understands one or more
The purpose of multiple and different inventive aspects, each feature are sometimes combined in together in single embodiment, attached drawing or description.So
And this method of the disclosure is not interpreted as reflecting a kind of intention, i.e., any claim needs ratio in claim
The middle more features of feature be expressly recited.But it is the institute than any single aforementioned open embodiment in terms of invention
There is the less combination of feature.
Although proposed invention discloses under certain preferred embodiments and exemplary background, this field
In it will be appreciated by the skilled person that the present invention is extended to from specifically disclosed embodiment covers other alternate embodiments of the invention
And/or it uses and its obvious change and equivalent embodiment.It is to be appreciated, therefore, that the range of invention disclosed herein is not
It should be limited by above-mentioned specific embodiment.
Claims (26)
1. a kind of for adjusting the comfort air system of the passenger accommodation of the vehicle, institute during the internal combustion engine of vehicle stops
The system of stating includes:
Engine coolant circuit is configured as conveying coolant wherein, wherein the engine coolant circuit and institute
State the internal combustion engine thermal communication of vehicle；
Heater core is disposed in the comfort air channel of the vehicle and connects with the engine coolant loop fluid
It is logical；
Thermoelectric device has useless surface and main surface；
Heat exchanger is supplemented, the main surface heat in the comfort air channel and with the thermoelectric device is disposed in and connects
It is logical；
Waste heat exchanger, the useless surface thermal communication with the thermoelectric device, and with heat source or cooling fin thermal communication；With
And
Controller is configured as to stop defogging mode and operate the comfort air system, wherein the thermoelectric device is matched
From the main surface to the useless surface transferring heat energy to cool down when being set to the electric current by supplying in reception with the first polarity
The comfort air stream in comfort air channel is stated, and the internal combustion engine is configured as being stopped in the internal combustion engine
Comfort air stream described in Shi Jiare and the comfort air can be heated via the heater core and flow to specified comfort temperature.
2. comfort air system according to claim 1, wherein the controller is further configured to stop cold heated mould
Formula operates the comfort air system, wherein the thermoelectric device is configured as in the electric current that reception is supplied with the second polarity simultaneously
And the internal combustion engine is when being stopped, by heating the comfortable sky to the main surface transferring heat energy from the useless surface
Air-flow, wherein stop in cold heating mode described, the internal-combustion engine in the case where the thermoelectric device does not provide heat
When the comfort air stream cannot be heated to the specified comfort temperature by machine, the thermoelectric device is mentioned to the comfort air stream
Heat supply.
3. comfort air system according to claim 2, wherein the comfort air system stops cold heated mould described
It is configured as in formula: allowing the dwell time ratio of the internal combustion engine not described when the internal combustion engine is stopped
Dwell time when thermoelectric device heats the comfort air stream is long.
4. comfort air system according to claim 2, wherein the cold heating mode of stopping includes the internal-combustion engine
Machine is configured as heating the comfort air stream in the electric current that thermoelectric device reception is supplied with second polarity.
5. comfort air system according to claim 2 further includes the first conduit and is configured as conveying cooling wherein
First bypass manifold of agent, first conduit and the heater core are in fluid communication, and first bypass manifold is configured as
Around in the flowing of the coolant of first surrounding catheter, and wherein, the cold heating mode of stopping includes limitation institute
Coolant is stated by the flowing of first conduit and the coolant is guided to pass through the flowing of first bypass manifold.
6. comfort air system according to claim 5 further includes at least one fluid control device, it is described at least one
Fluid control device is configured as guiding or limit the coolant by the flowing of first conduit, and described at least one
A fluid control device, which is configured as guiding or limit the coolant, passes through the flowing of first bypass manifold.
7. comfort air system according to claim 6, wherein at least one described fluid control device includes first-class
Member control apparatus and second fluid control device, wherein stop in cold heating mode described, the controller is configured as transporting
The row first fluid control device is to limit the coolant by the flowing of first conduit, and the controller quilt
It is configured to run the second fluid control device to guide the coolant to pass through the flowing of first bypass manifold.
8. comfort air system according to claim 2, wherein stop in cold heating mode described, the engine
Coolant circuit and the waste heat exchanger and the heater core thermal communication.
9. comfort air system according to claim 1, wherein the controller is additionally configured to stop refrigerating mode
The comfort air system is operated, wherein the thermoelectric device is configured as in the electric current that reception is supplied with first polarity
It is described comfortable by being cooled down from the main surface to the useless surface transferring heat energy and when the internal combustion engine is stopped
Air stream.
10. comfort air system according to claim 1, wherein the controller is additionally configured to remove with another stopping
Mist mode operates the comfort air system, is followed by wherein the thermoelectric device is configured as being cooled in the comfort air stream
When receiving the electric current supplied with the second polarity and the internal combustion engine is when being stopped, by from the useless surface to the main table
Face transferring heat energy heats the comfort air stream.
11. comfort air system according to claim 10 further includes the heat being disposed in the comfort air channel
Storage device, the thermal storage are configured as storage for cooling thermal energy and are configured as by using being stored
Thermal energy is absorbed to cool down the comfort air stream from the comfort air stream for cooling thermal energy.
12. comfort air system according to claim 11 further includes the expansion core of the refrigeration system of belt driving,
It is disposed in the comfort air channel, wherein the thermal storage and the expansion core thermal communication, and wherein institute
Thermal storage is stated to be configured as when the internal combustion engine is run, at least one of refrigerating mode or the defogging mode phase
Between storage for cooling thermal energy.
13. comfort air system described in any one of -12 according to claim 1, wherein when the comfort air system is transported
When row, the supplement heat exchanger relative at the direction of the comfort air stream in the comfort air channel described
The upstream of heater core.
14. comfort air system described in any one of -12 according to claim 1, wherein the described of the thermoelectric device is given up
Surface and engine coolant circuit thermal communication.
15. comfort air system described in any one of -12 according to claim 1, wherein the heat source includes battery, electricity
At least one of sub-device, burner or exhaust apparatus of the vehicle.
16. comfort air system described in any one of -12 according to claim 1, wherein at least the one of the thermoelectric device
It is partially disposed in the comfort air channel.
17. comfort air system described in any one of -12 according to claim 1, wherein the waste heat exchanger is connected
To the fluid circuit comprising liquid phase working fluid, and the wherein liquid phase working fluid and the heat source or the cooling fin stream
Body connection.
18. a kind of method for adjusting the passenger accommodation of the vehicle during the internal combustion engine of vehicle stops, the method
Include:
Air stream is guided to pass through comfort air channel；
Engine coolant circuit is directed coolant through, the engine coolant circuit includes described interior with the vehicle
The engine cylinder body coolant conduit of burn engine thermal communication；
Guide the air stream by heater core, the heater core be disposed in the comfort air channel and with it is described
Engine cylinder body coolant conduit thermal communication；
Guiding the air stream by the supplement heat exchanger with thermoelectric device thermal communication, and wherein, the thermoelectric device has
Main surface and useless surface, the main surface and the supplement heat exchanger thermal communication, the useless surface and waste heat exchanger heat connect
It is logical；And
Stop defogging mode in, Xiang Suoshu thermoelectric device supply the first polar electric current, for by from the main surface to
The useless surface transferring heat energy makes the cooling air stream of the thermoelectric device；
Wherein when the air stream can be heated to specified comfort temperature by the internal combustion engine, the internal combustion engine quilt
Stop and heats the air stream via the heater core.
19. according to the method for claim 18, further including the electricity for being restricted to the thermoelectric device in stopping heating mode
Stream, wherein the internal combustion engine is configured as when the internal combustion engine is stopped via described in heater core heating
Air stream.
20. according to the method for claim 19, further include, in the stopping heating mode:
The coolant is guided to pass through the flowing of the first conduit, first conduit and the heater core thermal communication；And
The coolant is limited by the flowing of the first bypass manifold, first bypass manifold is configured as around described the
The flowing of the coolant of one surrounding catheter.
21. according to the method for claim 20, further include, in the stopping heating mode:
Limit the flowing that the coolant passes through the second conduit, second conduit and the waste heat exchanger thermal communication；And
Guide the coolant by the flowing of the second bypass manifold, second bypass manifold is configured as around described the
The flowing of the coolant of two surrounding catheters.
22. further including according to the method for claim 21, in stopping refrigerating mode to described in thermoelectric device supply
First polar electric current, for by transmitting heat from the main surface to the useless surface when the internal combustion engine is stopped
It can make the cooling air stream of the thermoelectric device.
23. according to the method for claim 21, further including limiting the coolant to pass through the engine cylinder body coolant
The flowing of conduit, to inhibit the thermal communication between the useless surface of the thermoelectric device and the internal combustion engine.
24. method described in any one of 8-23 according to claim 1, wherein described when the air stream is flowing
Supplement heat exchanger relative at the direction of the air stream in the comfort air channel in the upper of the heater core
Trip.
25. method described in any one of 8-23 according to claim 1, wherein at least part quilt of the thermoelectric device
It is arranged in the comfort air channel.
26. method described in any one of 8-23 according to claim 1, wherein the waste heat exchanger, which is connected to, includes
The fluid circuit of liquid phase working fluid, and the wherein liquid phase working fluid and the engine cylinder body coolant conduit or scattered
Backing is in fluid communication.
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