Systems and methods for controlling a vehicle HVAC system

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12240295
APP PUB NO 20230382197A1
SERIAL NO

18324090

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Disclosed are climate systems for vehicles and methods for controlling the climate systems. In some implementations, a climate system includes: (1) a temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature within the compartment of the vehicle; (2) a first compressor powered by an engine of the vehicle to compress a refrigerant; (3) a second compressor driven by an electric motor to compress the refrigerant; and (4) a controller electrically coupled to the first compressor and the second compressor. The controller configured to: (1) calculate a thermal load of the compartment based on a difference between a desired temperature and a measured temperature; and, (2) based on the calculated load, selectively activate: (i) the engine, (ii) the first compressor, and/or (iii) the second compressor.

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  • BERGSTROM INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Connell, Brett S Winnebago, US 17 67
Herrmann, Brett J Rochelle, US 6 30
Sullivan, Aaron D Winnebago, US 15 209
Zeigler, Terry Byron, US 30 1233

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