Thermal management system for a vehicle and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9796244
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14158012

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A thermal management system and method for a vehicle can include providing an engine, a transmission, a radiator, and a thermostat. A first heat exchanger can be in fluid communication with the transmission to heat or cool transmission fluid. A hot branch line can extend from the engine to the first heat exchanger to supply engine coolant to the first heat exchanger. The hot branch line can be in fluid communication with each of the engine and the first heat exchanger. A heat exchanger return line can be in fluid communication with each of the first heat exchanger and an inlet of the thermostat.

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  • HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bressau, Timothy Raymond, US 1 6
Cook, Michael D Raymond, US 26 88
Pelaez, Joaquin A Raymond, US 5 10
Scott, Matthew R Raymond, US 13 348

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