# US 2018/0022209 A1 · Radiator System > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2018/0022209 A1 - Document ID: US20180022209A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/657,480 - Filed: 2017-07-24 - Published: 2018-01-25 - Earliest claimed: 2016-07-22 - Inventors: Nimer Ibrahim Shiheiber - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20180022209A1 ## CPC - B60K 11/04: Arrangement or mounting of radiators, radiator shutters, or radiator blinds - B60K 11/06: with air cooling - F01P 3/12: Arrangements for cooling other engine or machine parts - F01P 3/18: Arrangements or mounting of liquid-to-air heat-exchangers (such arrangements on cylinders or cylinder heads F01P3/04; relative to vehicles B60K11/04) - F04D 19/002: {Axial flow fans} - F04D 29/601: {specially adapted for elastic fluid pumps} - F04D 25/066: {Linear Motors} - F04D 25/082: {the unit having provision for cooling the motor} - B60K: ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES - F01P: COOLING OF MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; COOLING OF INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES (arrangements in connection with cooling of propulsion units in vehicles B60K11/00; heat-transfer, heat-exchange or heat-storage materials C09K5/00; {cooling of gas-turbine engines F02C7/12}; heat exchange in general, radiators F28) - F04D: NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS (engine fuel-injection pumps F02M; ion pumps H01J41/12; electrodynamic pumps H02K44/02) ## Abstract An improved radiator mounting and cooling system for use in automobiles allows multiple components to be incorporated into the same unit, limiting the need for accessories to be mounted to inner fenders or firewall. A circulating vortex of air is pulled through a front grill and vortex tubes disposed through sides of the radiator system to improve cooling efficiency. An outer shroud protects interior components and creates a sealed core cavity allowing air to only enter through vortex tubes and front grill and exit through a rear grill. A self-circulating cooling system provides additional cooling of coolant. A fan system pulls around 5000 CFM of air through the core cavity. An optional secondary coolant pumping system allows coolant to be pumped when needed. A control system controls activation of the fan system and secondary coolant pumping system based on signals from sensors. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A radiator system comprising: a mounting frame; a front grill connected to the mounting frame; a rear grill connected to the mounting frame; a radiator core cavity formed inside the mounting frame between the front grill and rear grill; a first heat exchange core tank disposed inside the frame between the rear grill and front grill on a right or left side of the frame; a second heat exchange core tank disposed inside the frame between the rear grill and the front grill on a side of the frame substantially opposite the first heat exchange core tank; a radiator core disposed inside the radiator core cavity, the core connecting the first heat exchange core tank to the second heat exchange core tank to allow coolant to flow from the first heat exchange core tank to the second heat exchange core tank through tubing; and wherein the front grill comprises a plurality of apertures to allow air to enter the radiator core cavity and the rear grill comprises a plurality of apertures to allow air to exit the radiator core cavity. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The radiator system according to claim 1 further comprising a plurality of vortex tubes disposed through each heat exchange core tank to allow air to enter the radiator core cavity. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The radiator system according to claim 2 wherein the vortex tubes are disposed at an angle of around 20° to 50° from a horizontal axis measured in a direction a right side of the mounting frame up toward the vortex tubes. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The radiator system according to claim 1 further comprising: a fan system disposed behind the radiator core and in front of the rear grill, the fan system comprising one or more fans capable of collectively pulling at least 3000 CFM through the radiator core cavity and a fan housing. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The radiator system according to claim 4 wherein the fan housing comprises a primary housing for blades of the fan and a secondary housing for a motor for the fan. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The radiator system according to claim 5 wherein the apertures in the rear grill are in an area that is approximately the same size as the fan blades. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The radiator system according to claim 1 further comprising a self-circulating cooler system connect to the mounting frame, the self-circulating cooler system comprising: a substantially cylindrical body having an inlet and an outlet; a plurality of fins extending radially outward from the cylindrical body; an inlet tube connected in fluid communication with the second heat exchange core tank and the inlet on the cylindrical body to allow coolant to flow from the second heat exchange core tank into the cylindrical body; and an outlet tube connected in fluid communication with the first heat exchange core tank and the outlet on the cylindrical body to allow coolant to flow from the cylindrical body to the first heat exchange core tank. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The radiator system of claim 7 wherein the outlet tube is configured to pull coolant from an upper half of the cylindrical body. ### Claim 9 (depends on 7) The radiator system of claim 7 wherein the first heat exchange core tank comprises an inlet configured to receive hot coolant from the engine and the outlet tube is configured to syphon coolant through the cylindrical body to the first heat exchange core tank when coolant is flowing through the first heat exchanger core tank inlet. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The radiator system of claim 1 further comprising a windshield wiper reservoir system connected to the mounting frame, the windshield wiper reservoir system comprising: a wiper fluid reservoir; and a coolant overflow reservoir. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The radiator system of claim 10 wherein the windshield wiper reservoir system is disposed substantially behind the second heat exchanger core tank; wherein a rear wall of the second heat exchanger core tank comprises a plurality of laterally spaced apart fins extending rearwardly from the rear wall toward the wiper fluid reservoir; wherein an outer edge of the windshield wiper reservoir system and an outer edge of the second heat exchange core tank are open to allow air to circulate around the fins; and wherein an inner edge of the windshield wiper reservoir system and an inner edge of the second heat exchange core tank are sealed together to prevent air from entering the radiator core cavity from around the fins. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The radiator system according to claim 1 wherein the first and second heat exchanger core tanks are integrally formed with or welded to the mounting frame. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The radiator system according to claim 1 further comprising an external transmission cooler connected to the mounting frame. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The radiator system according to claim 13 further comprising an internal transmission cooling tube disposed inside the second heat exchange core tank and connectable in fluid communication at one end to a transmission of an engine in which the radiator system is to be installed and connected at the other end to the external transmission cooler. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The radiator system according to claim 1 further comprising an external power steering cooler connected to the mounting frame. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The radiator system according to claim 1 further comprising a secondary coolant pumping system connected to an upper portion of the mounting frame, the secondary coolant pumping system comprising: one or more pumps; a housing for the one or more pumps; and tubing connected to the one or more pumps to pump coolant from the second heat exchanger core tank. ### Claim 17 (depends on 4) The radiator system according to claim 4 further comprising a secondary coolant pumping system connected to an upper portion of the mounting frame, the secondary coolant pumping system comprising: one or more pumps; a housing for the one or more pumps; and tubing connected to the one or more pumps to pump coolant from the second heat exchanger core tank. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The radiator system according to claim 17 further comprising a control system configured to receive signals from one or more sensors and to activate the fan system, the secondary coolant pumping system, or both in response to the signals. ### Claim 19 A self-circulating cooler system for a vehicle radiator comprising a first heat exchange core tank to which coolant is returned after cooling an engine in the vehicle and a second heat exchange core tank from which coolant is pumped to cool the engine, the self-circulating cooler system comprising: a substantially cylindrical body having an inlet and an outlet; a plurality of fins extending radially outward from the cylindrical body; an inlet tube connected in fluid communication with the second heat exchange core tank and the inlet on the cylindrical body to allow coolant to flow from the second heat exchange core tank into the cylindrical body; and an outlet tube connected in fluid communication with the first heat exchange core tank and the outlet on the cylindrical body to allow coolant to flow from the cylindrical body to the first heat exchange core tank ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The self-circulating cooler system of claim 19 wherein the outlet tube is configured to syphon coolant through the cylindrical body to the first heat exchange core tank when coolant is being returned from the engine to the first heat exchanger core tank and wherein the inlet tube is configured to receive coolant pushed from the second heat exchange core tank when coolant is pumped to cool the engine.