Freezer defrost method and apparatus
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0006674
(2001-12-10)
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발명자
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- Bair, III, Richard H.
- Weng, Chuan
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Kendro Laboratory Products, LP
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
5 인용 특허 :
4 |
초록
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Methods and apparatus for freezer defrost, which are particularly suited for an automated system, include the formulation of algorithms utilized for this purpose. The algorithms are included in the firmware of an embedded controller and operate the freezer defrost cycle at temperature lows for incre
Methods and apparatus for freezer defrost, which are particularly suited for an automated system, include the formulation of algorithms utilized for this purpose. The algorithms are included in the firmware of an embedded controller and operate the freezer defrost cycle at temperature lows for increased efficiency. An application of the freezer defrost method and apparatus is also disclosed.
대표청구항
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1. A method of automatic freezer defrost, comprising the steps of: determining when a defrost cycle should be initiated based on a predetermined elapsed time, setting a flag which indicates a time to initiate the defrost cycle, monitoring for a low point of the temperature cycle or timeout due
1. A method of automatic freezer defrost, comprising the steps of: determining when a defrost cycle should be initiated based on a predetermined elapsed time, setting a flag which indicates a time to initiate the defrost cycle, monitoring for a low point of the temperature cycle or timeout due to a bottom-out condition, and initiating said defrost cycle. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein said flag is set at least six hours after a previous defrost cycle. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the low point is the minimum temperature in the temperature cycle. 4. The method of claim 2, further comprising the step of delaying said defrost cycle initiation until the next low point occurs in the temperature cycle. 5. The method of claim 1, further comprising the steps of: deactivating a circulation fan upon initiation of said defrost cycle and reactivating said circulation fan upon the completion of said defrost cycle. 6. The method of claim 5, wherein a defrost probe determines when said circulation fan deactivates and reactivates. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein said defrost probe must attain at least -15° C. to reactivate said circulation fan after said defrost cycle. 8. The method of claim 5, further comprising the step of reactivating said circulation fan after a predetermined time delay. 9. A freezer unit, comprising: an automatic defrost controller, a temperature sensor connected to said controller, a defrost probe connected to said controller, and at least one circulation fan connected to said controller, wherein said controller initiates a defrost cycle at a low point of a temperature cycle as indicated and monitored by said temperature sensor. 10. The freezer unit of claim 9, wherein said defrost probe determines when said at least one circulation fan deactivates and reactivates. 11. The freezer unit of claim 10, wherein said defrost probe must attain at least -15° C. to reactivate said at least one circulation fan after said defrost cycle. 12. The freezer unit of claim 11, wherein said at least one circulation fan reactivates after a predetermined time delay independent of said defrost probe. 13. The freezer unit of claim 10, wherein the low point of the temperature cycle is the temperature cycle minimum point. 14. The freezer unit of claim 10, wherein said defrost probe is located in said evaporator. 15. A freezer unit including a cabinet, evaporator and a compressor, comprising: means for determining when a defrost cycle should initiate based on a predetermined elapsed time and for checking if a low point in a temperature cycle has been reached, means for setting a flag which indicates a time to initiate a defrost cycle and for monitoring for a low point in the temperature cycle, and means for initiating said defrost cycle once said low point of the temperature cycle has been reached or timeout for bottom-out condition. 16. The freezer unit of claim 15, wherein said means for determining when said defrost cycle should initiate and for monitoring for a low point in the temperature cycle is a temperature sensor. 17. The freezer unit of claim 16, wherein said means for setting a flag and for initiating said defrost cycle is an embedded microcontroller. 18. The freezer unit of claim 17, wherein said defrost probe is located in said evaporator. 19. The freezer unit of claim 18, wherein said flag is set at least six hours after a previous defrost cycle. 20. The freezer unit of claim 19, wherein the low point of the temperature cycle is the temperature cycle minimum point.
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