Our System (20) is comprised of a small Battery-Powered, Split-Unit, Air-to-Air Heat Pump (30 & 50); and associated circuitry (60) to charge and condition the battery or batteries (41) any time an external power source (16) is available. The System (20) provides protection for the batteries (41) and systems of the vehicle (10) on which the System (20) is mounted when the vehicle alternator (15) is not producing any voltage.
Description
DRAWINGS—FIGURES
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the System as installed on and in a vehicle
FIG. 2 is a block diagram with the Power Control Unit (PCU) expanded
FIG. 3 is a diagram of the Split-Unit, Air-to-Air Heat Pump
Claims
1. A method for temperature control of an enclosed area, comprising the steps of:
a. providing a bank of one or more deep cycle batteries, andb. connecting them to a converting circuit, so that the output of said converting circuit runs a split-unit heat pump, andc. putting energy back into said bank of batteries by way of a battery charger and conditioner, andd. getting said energy from an engine or an outside source by way of said converting circuit,whereby said enclosed space may be heated or cooled without constant use of said engine, said outside source, or opening windows.
2. The method for temperature control of claim 1 further including a means for draining condensate out of said enclosed space.
3. A self-contained mobile system for temperature control of an enclosed area, comprising:
a. a split-unit heat pump,b. a bank of one or more deep cycle batteries,c. a means for converting the direct current output of said batteries to the alternating current needed to run said heat pump,d. a means for fully recharging and conditioning said batteries from a vehicle engine or an outside source,e. a means to protect said batteries,f. a means to protect a vehicle's batteries and systems,whereby said enclosed area may be temperature controlled as desired without the constant running of said engine, connection to said outside source, or opening windows.
4. The self-contained mobile system of claim 3 wherein said heat pump has a drain for condensate.
5. The self-contained mobile system of claim 3 wherein said enclosed area is a vehicle.
6. The self-contained mobile system of claim 5 wherein said vehicle is a truck.
7. The self-contained mobile system of claim 3 wherein said enclosed area is an inside of a tent.
8. The self-contained mobile system of claim 3 wherein said enclosed area is an inside of a portable building.
9. A method for heating or cooling the inside of an enclosed space with a split-unit, air-to-air heat pump from deep cycle batteries; including circuitry to properly recharge and condition said batteries from an engine or outside source.
10. The method for heating or cooling of claim 9 further including a means to drain condensation to the outside of said area.
11. The method for heating or cooling of claim 9 wherein said space is a vehicle.
12. The method for heating or cooling of claim 11 wherein said vehicle is a truck or car.
13. The method for heating or cooling of claim 11 wherein said vehicle is a recreational vehicle.
14. The method for heating or cooling of claim 9 wherein said space is a horse trailer.
15. The method for heating or cooling of claim 9 wherein said space is a portable structure.
16. The method for heating or cooling of claim 16 wherein said portable structure is a tent or a temporary building.
17. The method for heating or cooling of claim 9 wherein said space is an enclosure in a barn or a shed.
18. The method for heating or cooling of claim 9 wherein said space is a house in a remote area where commercial power is unavailable.
Patent Application
20070151273
