ES1249475U - Vehicle de-icing equipment (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Defrosting equipment in vehicles that have a body (2) and at least one battery (3) characterized in that it consists of a network of conductive cables (4) with a resistance arranged in part of the body (2), below painting, and powered by batteries (3). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Vehicle deicing equipment

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present invention refers to a vehicle de-icing equipment, which allows to quickly and safely remove snow or ice deposited on its outer surface.

STATE OF THE ART

In those regions where the temperature drops below 0 ° C, there is a risk of depositing snow or ice on vehicles (cars, trains, planes, trucks ...). This produces several effects of greater or lesser severity, among which are the increase in weight, the aerodynamic loss that increases consumption and the creation of some risks in the operation of the vehicle.

Systems for demisting windshields and other windows necessary for driving are known to exist. However, the only way to remove snow and ice from the body is manual, with scrapers and similar devices. These operations take time, and the temperature conditions at which they are carried out are very unpleasant. Therefore, it is desirable to correct the snow or ice problem on the bodywork, or at least facilitate its manual removal so that it is done in a very short time.

The applicant does not know of any solution to these problems similar to the invention.

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The invention consists of a vehicle deicing equipment. Its different variants solve the problems indicated.

equipment is eo e a nvenc n is a system to allow the snow to be removed from the body, at least in the most sensitive points, automatically, comfortably and even before entering the vehicle (depending on the embodiment). It is a practical and functional system, totally invisible.

This de-icing equipment in vehicles that have a bodywork and at least one battery (among other elements) consists of a network of conductive cables with a resistance that causes heating by the Joule effect. The lead wires are arranged in part or all of the bodywork, under the paint and powered by the batteries. That is, the cables are arranged on the sheet and painted at the same time as the rest of the vehicle.

If the vehicle is very large or consumption is expected to be excessive, it is possible to divide the network of conductive cables into zones and configure the equipment to power the zones successively.

Preferably, it comprises a socket for connection to an external power source. This network can be the general network (normally 110 or 220V) or an electric vehicle charger, with different voltage. You can also have photovoltaic recharging panels, especially if the battery is an auxiliary battery and not the main battery of the vehicle.

The equipment may have several systems to protect the battery from excessive consumption. For example, you can have an activity time timer, a battery charge detector, to stop activity if that level is below a preset level. You can also have ammeters that detect excessive consumption, etc.

The equipment can be activated in many ways: at programmable times, by a wireless receiver for the door opening control, with a button on the dashboard, etc. It can be activated from a mobile phone if the vehicle is properly prepared.

Other variants can be seen in the rest of the report.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

For a better understanding of the invention, the following figures are included.

Figure 1: Schematic top view of an example of the invention.

Figure 2: Basic diagram of operation of the elements of a second embodiment.

MODES OF EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

An embodiment of the invention will be briefly described below, as an illustrative and non-limiting example thereof.

The embodiment of the invention comprises a vehicle (1) with a body (2), one or more batteries (3), an engine and all other elements necessary for its operation. The body (2) comprises, under the paint, a network of conductive cables (4) that covers at least the most sensitive parts and that have a resistance to produce heat by Joule effect. For example, if the rear chassis is nearly vertical, it may not comprise lead wires (4). Instead, the hood is more relevant, as well as the surroundings of any flashers or safety signs.

The separation between the different conductive cables (4) depends, among other factors, on the intensity of the current flowing through them, since it defines the heat emitted. A network of conductive cables (4) close to each other with little electrical intensity is preferred so that the temperature does not rise too high at any point, increasing the risk of damage to the paint.

The lead wires (4) are connected to a car battery (3), which may or may not be the engine's own. That is, it can also be an auxiliary. When the surface to be heated is very large, a par cn into zones. s, aera pue era menan or os ca es conductors (4) from each zone successively, and consumption is controlled.

It is also possible to define a power outlet at a point in the vehicle (1) to be connected to the network, so the available power is greater. This outlet is of greater relevance the larger the vehicle.

Preferably, the lead wires (4) form an induction grid.

The equipment can be activated from the vehicle (1), from a door opening command or from a mobile application (App) if the vehicle (1) is adapted. It can also be activated from a clock (5) at specified times and programmable by the user.

Preferably, the equipment will have a timer so that it does not stay running once its function has ended. It can also comprise a charge detector (6) of the battery (3) to ensure that it does not prevent the vehicle (1) from starting. For this, a predetermined charge level is defined (which can be adjustable) according to the type of vehicle and the capacity of the battery (3).

Claims (1)

1- Defrosting equipment in vehicles that have a body (2) and at least one battery (3) characterized in that it consists of a network of conductive cables (4) with a resistance arranged in part of the body (2), below paint, and powered by batteries (3). 2- Defrost equipment, according to claim 1, characterized in that the network of conductive cables (4) is divided into zones and the equipment is configured to power the zones successively. 3- Equipment, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a power socket for connection to an external power source. 4- Defrosting equipment, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises an activity time timer. 5- Defrosting equipment, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a charge detector (6) of the battery (3) configured to stop the activity if it is below a predetermined level. 6- Defrosting equipment, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a clock (5) configured to activate the equipment at times programmable by the user. 7- Defrosting equipment, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a wireless receiver for the door opening command.