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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 29, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 28, 2009
Kazuki Niwa, Aichi, JP;
Makoto Hattori, Aichi, JP;
Toyohisa Kawashima, Aichi, JP;
Masahiko Asai, Aichi, JP;
Kazuki Niwa, Aichi, JP;
Makoto Hattori, Aichi, JP;
Toyohisa Kawashima, Aichi, JP;
Masahiko Asai, Aichi, JP;
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
The electrical power consumption and cost of a control system for an air conditioning apparatus are reduced. A control system for an air conditioning apparatus mounted in a vehicle includes a plurality of vehicle-side ECUs (control units) that control devices provided in the air conditioning apparatus; and a signal control unit that controls the plurality of vehicle-side ECUs wherein the plurality of vehicle-side ECUs are divided into groups each having a common ON/OFF combination for the individual operating modes of the vehicle, and the vehicle-side ECUs belonging to the same group are connected by a common signal line; and the signal control unit sends ON and OFF signals depending on the operating mode of the vehicle to the signal lines.
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