FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
[39 of 1970]
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
[See Section 10 and Rule 13]
TITLE: “A SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE OF A COOLING UNIT
AND A METHOD THEREOF”
Name and Address of the Applicant: TATA MOTORS LIMITED, Bombay House, 24 Homi Mody Street, Hutatma Chowk, Mumbai – 400 001, Maharashtra, India
Nationality: INDIAN
The following specification particularly describes the nature of the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.

TECHNICAL FIELD
Present disclosure, in general, relates to the field of automobile engineering. Particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to cooling systems associated with a vehicle. Further, embodiments of the present disclosure discloses a system for optimizing performance of a cooling unit of the vehicle.
BACKGROUND
Automobiles are often equipped with components such as traction control, battery module, and air conditioning systems which tend to generate heat during operation. Particularly, but not exclusively, automobiles such as buses, trucks and other heavy duty vehicles are equipped with a cooling apparatus for cooling such components in order to regulate temperature and optimize performance of such components and in turn improve efficiency and ride quality
Conventionally, the cooling apparatus’ function complementarily with components such as fans, that run at a fixed speed to draw and expel excess heat from the cooling apparatus. Further, automobiles may also be equipped with louvers mounted on a side of the vehicular body defining fixed flaps and configured direct hot air from the cooling apparatus’ to the surroundings of the vehicle.
Due to the fixed speed of rotating of the cooling fan, the cooling fans may rotate at a maximum speed to account for maximum heat dissipation from the cooling apparatus. Such speed of rotation of the cooling fans result in generation of excessive noise from the cooling apparatus. Further, in conventional vehicles, the cooling apparatus may be operable along with the louver louvers defining fixed flaps. Such configuration may result in a turbulent air flow path for hot air from the cooling apparatus, thereby increasing noise from the cooling apparatus. Furthermore, due to improper air flow from the cooling fans, turbulent air from the cooling fans may recirculate within the cooling apparatus leading to inefficient cooling. Additionally, fixed flaps of the louvers and fixed speed of the cooling fans result in excessive effort to reduce temperature by the cooling apparatus when the temperature of the traction control, air conditioning apparatus etc. are lower.
The drawbacks/difficulties/disadvantages/limitations of the conventional techniques explained in the background section are just for exemplary purpose and the disclosure would never limit its scope only such limitations. A person skilled in the art would understand that this disclosure

and below mentioned description may also solve other problems or overcome the other drawbacks/disadvantages of the conventional arts which are not explicitly captured above.
SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
One or more shortcomings of the conventional design are overcome by a system as claimed and additional advantages are provided through the provision of such system as claimed in the present disclosure.
Additional features and advantages are realized through the design of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.
In one non-limiting embodiment of the disclosure, a system for optimizing performance of a cooling unit is disclosed. The system includes a louver positioned proximal to a cooling fan associated with the cooling unit. The louver is defined with a plurality of flaps and displaceable between a first position and a second position. Further, the system includes an actuation mechanism connectable to the louver and adapted to regulate displacement of the plurality of flaps. The actuation mechanism is configured to control at least some of the plurality of flaps. Furthermore, the system includes a plurality of sensors positioned proximal to the cooling unit and configured to detect physical parameters of the cooling unit. Additionally, the system includes a control unit communicatively coupled to the plurality of sensors, the actuation mechanism and the cooling fan. The control unit is configured to receive signals from the plurality of sensors corresponding to physical parameters of the cooling unit. The control unit is further configured to operate selectively at least one of the plurality of flaps between the first position and the second position by the actuating mechanism and the speed of the cooling fan to regulate physical parameters and optimize performance of the cooling unit.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the physical parameters detected by the plurality of sensors correspond to temperature of the control unit and speed of rotation of a cooling fan disposed within the cooling unit.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first position of the plurality of flaps corresponds to a closed state of the louver.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the second position of the plurality of flaps corresponds to an open state of the louver.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the actuating mechanism comprises a rack and pinion mechanism actuatable by a driver element.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the control unit is communicatively coupled to the driver element and configured to selectively operate at least one of the plurality of flaps between the first position and the second position.
In one non-limiting embodiment of the disclosure, a method for optimizing performance of a cooling unit is disclosed. The method includes detecting, by a plurality of sensors, physical parameters of the cooling unit. Further, the method includes receiving, by a control unit, signals corresponding to the physical parameters of the cooling unit from the plurality of sensors. Furthermore, the method includes operating, by the control unit, an actuation mechanism to regulate displacement of at least some of a plurality of flaps associated with a louver between a first position and a second position and speed of a cooling fan associated with the cooling unit to regulate physical parameters and optimize performance of a cooling unit.
In another non-limiting embodiment of the disclosure, a vehicle includes a frame system, a body configured to cover the frame, a powering unit, an air conditioning unit electrically coupled to the powering unit, a traction system electrically coupled to the powering unit, a cooling unit configured to optimize performance of the powering unit and a system for optimizing performance of the cooling unit. The system includes a louver positioned proximal to a cooling fan associated with the cooling unit. The louver is defined with a plurality of flaps and displaceable between a first position and a second position. Further, the system includes an actuation mechanism connectable to the louver and adapted to regulate displacement of the plurality of flaps. The actuation mechanism is configured to control at least some of the plurality of flaps. Furthermore, the system includes a plurality of sensors positioned proximal to the cooling unit and configured to detect physical parameters of the cooling unit. Additionally, the system includes a control unit communicatively coupled to the plurality of sensors, the actuation mechanism and the cooling fan. The control unit is configured to receive signals from the plurality of sensors corresponding to physical parameters of the cooling unit. The control unit is further configured to operate selectively at least one of the plurality of flaps between the first position and the second position by the actuating mechanism and the speed

of the cooling fan to regulate physical parameters and optimize performance of the cooling unit.
It is to be understood that the aspects and embodiments of the disclosure described above may be used in combination with each other. Several of the aspects and embodiments may be combined to form a further embodiment of the disclosure.
The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING FIGURES
The novel features and characteristic of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives, and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying figures wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:
Fig. 1 illustrates a schematic view of a system for optimizing performance of a cooling unit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Fig. 2 illustrates an exploded view of some of the components of the system for optimizing the performance of a cooling unit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Fig. 3a and 3b illustrates a cooling fan within the system of Figure 1 being employable in a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Fig. 4a and 4b illustrates various possible positions of a plurality of flaps in the louver, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Fig. 5 illustrates a flow chart of a method unitized for performing optimization of a cooling unit of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The foregoing has broadly outlined the features and technical advantages of the present disclosure in order that the detailed description of the disclosure that follows may be better understood. Additional features and advantages of the disclosure will be described hereinafter which form the subject of the claims of the disclosure. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the conception and specific embodiments disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present disclosure. It should also be realized by those skilled in the art that such equivalent processes do not depart from the scope of the disclosure as set forth in the appended claims. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the disclosure, both as to its organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures. It is to be expressly understood, however, that each of the figures is provided for the purpose of illustration and description only and is not intended as a definition of the limits of the present disclosure. It will be readily understood that the aspects of the present disclosure, as generally described herein, and illustrated in the figures, can be arranged, substituted, combined, and designed in a wide variety of different configurations, all of which are explicitly contemplated and make part of this disclosure.
The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof used in the specification, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that the system comprises a list of features/elements or steps does not include only those features/elements, but may include other features and elements not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or structure. In other words, one or more features/elements in a system proceeded by “comprises… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system thereof. Also, the terms like “at least one” and “one or more” may be used interchangeably or in combination throughout the description.

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system for optimizing performance of a cooling unit. The cooling unit comprises a cooling fan to expel excess heat from heat generating devices such as air conditioning device and traction device. The system comprises a louver including a plurality of flaps positioned proximal to the outlet of a cooling unit. The plurality of flaps may be actuated by a control unit to displace between a first position and a second position. Further, the cooling fans may be operated by the control unit to effectively expel heat based on input from a plurality of sensors positioned proximal to the control unit.
Reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, same numerals will be used to refer to the same or like parts. Embodiments of the disclosure are described in the following paragraphs with reference to Figs. 1 to 5, the same element or elements which have same functions are indicated by the same reference signs.
Fig. 1 illustrates a system (100) for optimizing performance of a cooling unit (10). The cooling unit (10) is configured to expel heat from various devices. The cooling unit (10) is configured to perform one or more function of detecting, monitoring, regulating, and optimizing heat dissipation from operational devices, where such operational devices may be construed as devices which may be capable of heating during its operation. In an embodiment, for a vehicle (70), particularly but not exclusively, devices such as a traction device, air conditioning device, battery module, and among others, heat may be generated during operation of such devices and/or during operation of the vehicle (70). Further, a battery connected to each of the traction device and air conditioning device may heat up due to continuous operation. The cooling unit (10) may be positioned proximal to or connected to such devices for regulating temperature and/or optimize performance of said devices. The cooling unit (10) includes a cooling fan (11) [as best seen in Fig. 3a], which is configured to rotate at different speeds to draw and expel heat from the devices. The cooling fan (11) may be positioned proximal to an opening defined in a vehicle (70) body, so as to allow expelling or discharging of hot air being drawn by the cooling unit (10).
Further referring to Fig. 1, the cooling unit (10) further includes a louver (20) which may be connectable to the opening in the vehicle (70). The louver (20) may be positioned proximal to the cooling fan (11). In an embodiment, the louver (20) may be mounted on a chassis or a frame or sub-frame or combination thereof, of the vehicle (70). The louver (20) may be a detachable mounted on the chassis of the vehicle (70). In an embodiment, a surface of the louver (20) may

be abut with a portion of the chassis. In an embodiment, the louver (20) may be made of materials such as, but not limited to, aluminum, steel, polymer, carbon fiber, and among others. In an embodiment, the louver (20) may be defined with structure with cross-section resembling a rectangle profile, while the louver (20) may also be defined with other cross-sectional profiles including elliptical, airfoil, triangular, and among other polygonal profiles. The louvre (20) may be configured to prevent contaminants such as dust, rain and sludge from reaching the cooling unit (10) from the surroundings.
Referring again to Fig. 1, the louver (20) may be defined with a plurality of flaps (21) disposable between a first position (21-A) and a second position (21-B). The plurality of flaps (21) may be thin elongated elements of metallic or polymeric material extending between any two edges or sides of the louver (20). Further, the plurality of flaps (21) may be rotatably coupled to the louver (20). In an embodiment, in the closed state of the louver (20), the plurality of flaps (21) may be abut with the louver (20) profile in at least one plane. In an embodiment, the plurality of flaps (21) may be separated by a predefined distance. As an example, the gap between the flaps may be at least 0.5mm and may extend to about 20mm.The plurality of flaps (21) may be configured to guide and/or direct air flow from the cooling unit (10) to the surroundings. The first position (21-A) [Best seen in Fig. 4b] of the plurality of flaps (21) may correspond to a closed state of the louver (20) [Best seen on Fig. 3a]. The second position (21-B) [Best seen in Fig. 4a] of the plurality of flaps (21) may correspond to an open position of the louver (20) [Best seen on Fig. 3b]. In the closed position of the louver (20), minimal volume of air from the cooling unit (10) may be directed through the louver (20) to the surroundings. For instance, in the closed position of the louver (20), minimum volume of air may pass about a peripheral portion of the plurality of flaps (21), while substantial volume of air may be engageable with and/or restricted by the plurality of flaps (21). Meanwhile, in the open position of the louver (20), substantial volume of air may be directed through the louver (20). For instance, in the open position of the louver (20), gap between two or more flaps of the plurality of flaps may be increased in order to allow passage of substantial volume of air about the peripheral portion of said plurality of flaps (21). In an embodiment, the term “minimal volume” may refer to utmost 50% of volume of air from the cooling unit (10) that may be capable of passing about the plurality of flaps. Also, the term “substantial volume” may refer to at least 70% of volume of air that may be capable of passing about the plurality of flaps.

The system (100) further includes an actuation mechanism connectable to the louver (20) and adapted to regulate displacement of the plurality of flaps (21). The actuation mechanism may be configured to control at least some of the plurality of flaps (21). In an embodiment, the actuation mechanism may be any one of but not limited to rack and pinion mechanism, geneva wheel mechanism, slider crank mechanism etc. In an embodiment, the plurality of flaps (21) may be rotatable about an angle ranging from 0° to 90° relative to a surface of the louver (20) abut with the vehicle (70) chassis upon actuation of the actuating mechanism.
Now referring to Fig. 2 which depicts the actuation mechanism including a rack and pinion mechanism to displace the plurality of flaps (21) between the first position (21-A) and the second position (21-B). The rack and pinion mechanism may include a rack (60) defined along at least one length of the louver (20). At least one end of the rack (60) is connectable to a rotor (61) which in turn is connected to a driver element (62). The rack (60) may be defined with a plurality of corrugated ridges (seen but not numbered in Figures) along at least one surface of the rack (60). In an embodiment, the surface of the rack (60) that includes the corrugated ridges may be positioned parallel to at least one edge of the louver (20) and connectable to the rack (60). The rack (60) may be disposed along at least one edge of the louver (20). In an embodiment, the rack (60) may be defined along two parallel edges of the louver (20). Further, the system (100) may include a plurality of pinion (50) disposed along each of the plurality of flaps (21). The pinion (50) may be defined with a pinion shaft (52) and a pinion head (51). The pinion head (51) may be defined with corrugated ridges complementary to the corrugated ridges of the rack (60). In an embodiment, the corrugated ridges on the pinion head (51) may be configured to mesh with one surface of the corrugated ridges of the rack (60). Further, pinion shaft (52) may be rotatably coupled to a portion of the at least one of the edges of the louver (20). Furthermore, the rotor (61) may be connectable to the rack (60) and configured to linearly displace the rack (60) upon rotating in clockwise or anti-clockwise direction. For example, rotation of the driver element (62) in the clockwise direction may displace the plurality of flaps (21) to the second position (21-B) and thereby enable the louver (20) to operate in the open state. In an embodiment, rotation of the driver element (62) in an anticlockwise direction may displace the plurality of flaps (21) to the first position (21-A) and thereby enable the louver (20) to operate in a closed state. In an embodiment, rotation of the driver element (62) in the clockwise direction may displace the plurality of flaps (21) to a first position (21-A) and thereby enable the louver (20) to operate in the closed state. In an embodiment, rotation of the driver element (62) in the anticlockwise direction may displace the plurality of flaps (21) to the

second position (21-B) and thereby enable the louver (20) to operate in the open state. Additionally, the driver element (62) is communicatively coupled to the control unit (40) and configured to operate upon receiving inputs from the control unit (40). In an embodiment, the driver element (62) may be a motor configured to operate in both clockwise and anticlockwise direction.
Referring again to Fig. 2, upon actuation of the driver element (62) by the control unit (40), the rotor (61) starts to rotate in at least one of clockwise or anti-clockwise direction. Due to the rotation of the rotor (61), the rack (60) may be linearly displaced along a length of the louver (20). The linear displacement of the rack (60) may result in the rotational movement of the pinon shaft (52) and consequently, operate the flaps (21) between the first position (21-A) and the second position (21-B). Furthermore, the system (100) may include a plurality of sensors (30) positioned proximal to the cooling unit (10) and configured to detect physical parameters of the devices. The physical parameters detected by the plurality of sensors (30) may correspond to temperature of the devices and speed of rotation of a cooling fan (11). In an embodiment, a tachometer may be used to measure the speed of the rotation of the cooling fan (11). In an embodiment, a temperature sensor may be used to measure the temperature of the control unit (40).
Referring back to Fig. 1, the system (100) includes the control unit (40) communicatively coupled to the plurality of sensors (30), the actuation mechanism and the cooling fan (11). The control unit (40) may be configured to receive signals from the plurality of sensors (30) corresponding to physical parameters of the devices. The received signal may correspond to temperature of the devices or the speed of rotation of the cooling fan (11). Upon receiving the signals by the control unit (40), the control unit (40) may be configured to selectively operate at least one of the plurality of flaps (21) between the first position (21-A) and the second position (21-A). Such selective operation of the plurality of flaps (21) may be achieved by actuating the driver element (62) by the control unit (40). Further, the control unit (40) may be configured to regulate the speed of the cooling fan (11) to regulate the temperature of the devices. The regulation of the speed of the cooling fan (11) and the operation of the plurality of flaps (21) between the first position (21-A) and the second position (21-A) may be carried out in tandem to lower the noise emanating from the cooling unit (10), while maintaining the optimal performance of the devices. Fig. 4a is representative of the closed state of the louver (20) while Fig. 4b is representative of the open state of the louver (20).

In an embodiment, the control unit (40) may comprise at least one data processor for executing program components for executing user- or system-generated requests. The control unit (40) may be a specialized control unit such as integrated system (bus) controllers, memory management control unit, floating point units, graphics processing units, digital signal processing units, etc. The control unit (40) may include a microprocessor, such as AMD Athlon, Duron or Opteron, ARM’s application, embedded or secure processors, IBM PowerPC, Intel’s Core, Itanium, Xeon, Celeron or other line of processors, etc. The control unit (40) may be implemented using a mainframe, distributed processor, multi-core, parallel, grid, or other architectures. Some embodiments may utilize embedded technologies like application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), etc.
In an embodiment, at higher temperatures of the devices, the cooling fan (11) may be configured to operate at a maximum speed to expel maximum excess heat emanating from the devices. During such operation, the control unit (40) may be configured to operate all the plurality of flaps (21) to displace the plurality of flaps (21) to the second position (21-A) to allow for maximum hot air to be expelled from the louver (20). Further, during stationary condition of the vehicle (70), the plurality of flaps (21) may be operated to the first position (21-A). In an embodiment, the control unit (40) may be configured to operate during a stationary condition of the vehicle (70) to expel excess heat generated during vehicular movement.
High noise generated due to the rotation of the cooling fan (11) may be reduced by selectively displacing the plurality of fins and control the speed of the fans. Further, the cooling fan (11) may be configured to rotate at lower speeds when heat generated by the devices is low. In such conditions, the noise generated from the cooling unit (10) is reduces. By operating the flaps (21) between the first position (21-A) and the second position (21-A), the turbulent air from the cooling unit (10) does not break with the louver (20) and thereby further reducing noise from the cooling unit (10). Flexibility in operating both the plurality of flaps (21) and the cooling fan (11) by the control unit (40) enables multiple combinations of operations by the control unit (40) to reduce noise from the cooling unit (10).
Referring now to Fig. 5 which is an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure illustrating a flow chart of a method for optimizing performance of a cooling unit (10) of a

vehicle (70). In an embodiment, the method may be implemented in any vehicle (70) including, but not limited to, passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle, mobility vehicles, and the like.
The method may describe in the general context of processor executable instructions in the control unit (10). Generally, the executable instructions may include routines, programs, objects, components, data structures, procedures, modules, and functions, which perform particular functions or implement particular abstract data types.
The order in which the method is described is not intended to be construed as a limitation, and any number of the described method blocks may be combined in any order to implement the method. Additionally, individual blocks may be deleted from the methods without departing from the scope of the subject matter described herein. Furthermore, the method can be implemented in any suitable hardware, software, firmware, or combination thereof.
At block 501, the plurality of sensors (30) positioned proximal to the cooling unit (10) may be configured to detect physical parameters of the cooling unit (10). The physical parameters detected by the plurality of sensors (30) may include temperature of the devices and speed of rotation of a cooling fan (11). In an embodiment, a tachometer may be used to measure the speed of the rotation of the cooling fan (11). In an embodiment, a temperature sensor may be used to measure the temperature of the control unit (40).
At block 502, the control unit (40), may be configured to receive signals corresponding to the physical parameters detected by the plurality of sensors (30) from the plurality of sensors communicatively coupled to the control unit (40).
At block 503, the control unit (40), upon detecting the physical parameters may be selectively operated to vary the position of the plurality of flaps and relative to the louver position, Further, the control unit may be operably connected to the cooling fan (11) and configured to control the speed of rotation of the cooling fan (11). As an example, when the temperature of the devices is higher than a predetermined value, the control unit (40) may operative actuate the actuation mechanism to displace the plurality of flaps (21) to the second position (21-B) along with operating the cooling fan (11) at maximum speed. Such operation may enable maximum expulsion of hot air from the cooling unit (40), thereby cooling the devices at a faster rate. The operation of the cooling fan (11) and the louver may be performed simultaneously by the control unit (40) to effectively regulate the physical parameters and optimize performance of a

vehicle (70) and the cooling unit (10). Further, during stationary condition of the vehicle (70), the plurality of flaps (21) may be operated to the first position (21-A). In an embodiment, the control unit (40) may be configured to operate during a stationary condition of the vehicle (70) to expel excess heat generated during vehicular movement.
EQUIVALENTS
With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.
It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes but is not limited to,” etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and/or “an” should typically be interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of “two recitations,” without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, and C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C

alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, or C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, or C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase “A or B” will be understood to include the possibilities of “A” or “B” or “A and B.”
In addition, where features or aspects of the disclosure are described in terms of Markush groups, those skilled in the art will recognize that the disclosure is also thereby described in terms of any individual member or subgroup of members of the Markush group.
While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.

Referral numerals:

Referral Numeral Description
100 System
10 Cooling unit
11 Cooling fan
20 Louver
21 Flaps
21-A First position
21-B Second position
30 Sensors
40 Control unit
50 Pinion
51 Pinion head
52 Pinion shaft
60 Rack
61 Rotor
62 Driver element
70 Vehicle

We Claim:
1. A system (100) for optimizing performance of a cooling unit (10), the system (100)
comprising:
a louver (20) positioned proximal to a cooling fan (11) associated with the cooling unit (10), the louver (20) defined with a plurality of flaps (21) being displaceable between a first position (21-A) and a second position (21-B);
an actuation mechanism connectable to the louver (20) and adapted to regulate displacement of the plurality of flaps (21), wherein the actuation mechanism is configured to control at least some of the plurality of flaps (21);
a plurality of sensors (30) positioned proximal to the cooling unit (10) and configured to detect physical parameters of the cooling unit (10); and
a control unit (40) communicatively coupled to the plurality of sensors (30), the actuation mechanism and the cooling fan (11), wherein the control unit (40) is configured to:
receive signals from the plurality of sensors (30) corresponding to
physical parameters of the cooling unit (10);
operate selectively at least one of the plurality of flaps (21) between the
first position (21-A) and the second position (21-B) by the actuating mechanism
and the speed of the cooling fan (11) to regulate physical parameters and
optimize performance of the cooling unit (10).
2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the physical parameters detected by the plurality of sensors (30) correspond to temperature of the cooling unit (10) and speed of rotation of a cooling fan (11) disposed within the cooling unit (10).
3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first position (21-A) of the plurality of flaps (21) corresponds to a closed state of the louver (20).
4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second position (21-B) of the plurality of flaps (21) corresponds to an open state of the louver (20).
5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the actuating mechanism comprises a rack and pinion mechanism actuatable by a driver element (62).

6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the control unit (40) is communicatively coupled to the driver element and configured to selectively operate at least one of the plurality of flaps (21) between the first position (21-A) and the second position (21-B).
7. A method for optimizing performance of a cooling unit (10), the method comprising:
detecting, by a plurality of sensors (30), physical parameters of the cooling unit (10);
receiving, by a control unit (40) signals corresponding to the physical parameters of the cooling unit (10) from the plurality of sensors (30);
operating, by the control unit (40), an actuation mechanism to regulate displacement of at least some of a plurality of flaps (21) associated with a louver (20) between a first position (21-A) and a second position (21-B) and speed of a cooling fan (11) associated with the cooling unit (10) to regulate physical parameters and optimize performance of a cooling unit (10).
8. The method as claimed in claim 7, wherein the physical parameters detected by the plurality of sensors (30) correspond to temperature of the control unit (40) and speed of rotation of a cooling fan (11) disposed within the cooling unit (10).
9. The method as claimed in claim 7, wherein the first position (21-A) of the plurality of flaps (21) corresponds to a closed state of the louver (20).
10. The method as claimed in claim 7, wherein the second position (21-B) of the plurality of flaps (21) corresponds to an open state of the louver (20).
11. The method as claimed in claim 7, wherein the actuating mechanism comprises a rack and pinion mechanism actuatable by a driver element (62).
12. The method as claimed in claim 11, wherein the control unit (40) is communicatively coupled to the driver element and configured to selectively operate at least one of the plurality of flaps (21) between the first position (21-A) and the second position (21-B).
13. A vehicle (70) comprising:
a frame system;

a body configured to cover the frame; a powering unit;
an air conditioning unit electrically coupled to the powering unit; a traction system electrically coupled to the powering unit;
a cooling unit (10) configured to optimize performance of the powering unit; a system (100) for optimizing performance of the cooling unit (10), the system (100) comprising:
a louver (20) positioned proximal to a cooling fan (11) associated with the cooling unit (10), the louver (20) defined with a plurality of flaps (21) being displaceable between a first position (21-A) and a second position (21-B);
an actuation mechanism connectable to the louver (20) and adapted to regulate displacement of the plurality of flaps (21), wherein the actuation mechanism is configured to control at least some of the plurality of flaps (21);
a plurality of sensors (30) positioned proximal to the cooling unit (10) and configured to detect physical parameters of the cooling unit (10); and
a control unit (40) communicatively coupled to the plurality of sensors (30), the actuation mechanism and the cooling fan (11), wherein the control unit (40) is configured to:
receive signals from the plurality of sensors (30) corresponding
to physical parameters of the cooling unit (10);
operate selectively at least one of the plurality of flaps (21)
between the first position (21-A) and the second position (21-B) by the
actuating mechanism, and the speed of the cooling fan (11) to regulate
physical parameters and optimize performance of the cooling unit (10).