IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0317070
(2002-12-12)
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우선권정보 |
KR-0038748 (2002-07-04) |
발명자
/ 주소 |
- Shin, Kyu-Ho
- Cho, Sung-Ho
- Yoo, Woo-Yeol
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Samsung Electronics Co., LTD
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
4 인용 특허 :
6 |
초록
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A method of controlling a multi-compartment type kimchi refrigerator having a plurality of evaporators which are mounted in respective storage compartments to refrigerate the storage compartments, a compressor which supplies the evaporators with refrigerant, and valves which are mounted in inlet sid
A method of controlling a multi-compartment type kimchi refrigerator having a plurality of evaporators which are mounted in respective storage compartments to refrigerate the storage compartments, a compressor which supplies the evaporators with refrigerant, and valves which are mounted in inlet sides of the evaporators, respectively, to be selectively opened and closed on the basis of temperatures of the storage compartments. The method includes selectively opening or closing the valves in priority order of operations of the valves in response to a signal to supply the refrigerant to two or more of the evaporators.
대표청구항
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A method of controlling a multi-compartment type kimchi refrigerator having a plurality of evaporators which are mounted in respective storage compartments to refrigerate the storage compartments, a compressor which supplies the evaporators with refrigerant, and valves which are mounted in inlet sid
A method of controlling a multi-compartment type kimchi refrigerator having a plurality of evaporators which are mounted in respective storage compartments to refrigerate the storage compartments, a compressor which supplies the evaporators with refrigerant, and valves which are mounted in inlet sides of the evaporators, respectively, to be selectively opened and closed on the basis of temperatures of the storage compartments. The method includes selectively opening or closing the valves in priority order of operations of the valves in response to a signal to supply the refrigerant to two or more of the evaporators. which the condensed first fluid flows.14. An energy converting system as defined in claim 1, further comprising a compressor for cooling the imploding chamber, the compressor comprising: a casing having a surface in thermal contact with the imploding chamber; an intake and a diffuser through which a second fluid passes; and a compressor wheel for transferring the energy of the first fluid to a second fluid, the compressor wheel mechanically coupled to a drive shaft of the expander, wherein the compressor intakes and ejects the second fluid through the intake and the diffuser, respectively, thereby providing cooling for the imploding chamber. 15. An energy converting system as defined in claim 14, wherein the diffuser constitutes a diverging nozzle formed by an inner concentric cone positioned inside an outer cylindrical casing, the inner concentric cone connected to the outer cylindrical casing by a plurality of vanes.16. An energy converting system as defined in claim 15, wherein the outer cylindrical casing comprises an outer concentric cone having height and diameter different from the inner concentric cone.17. An energy converting system as defined in claim 15, wherein the plurality of vanes are curved such that the second fluid enters the compressor axially through the compressor wheel and exits the diverging nozzle axially.18. An energy converting system as defined in claim 15, wherein the expander is positioned inside the inner concentric cone and the inner concentric cone includes hydraulic paths for inlet and outlet of the expander, so that the inner cone forms a self-contained compressor-expander-imploder unit.19. An energy converting system as defined in claim 15, wherein at least one of the plurality of vanes extends out to a portion of the intake.20. An energy converting system as defined in claim 14, wherein the compressor wheel is symmetric with respect to the drive shaft such that the compressor wheel is configured to flip 180°.21. An energy converting system as defined in claim 14, comprising at least one by-pass valve positioned on a portion of the compressor and configured such that the by-pass valve opens when the pressure inside the compressor is less than the pressure outside the compressor.22. An energy converting system as defined in claim 14, wherein the expander comprises a single-stage expander wheel having the plurality of blades, the expander further comprising at least two nozzles for injecting the first fluid toward the plurality of blades, the at least two nozzles positioned such that the forces exerted by the injected first fluid from the at least two nozzles counter balance the forces exerted by the compressor wheel.23. An energy converting system as defined in claim 14, wherein the expander comprises a plurality of expander wheels each having the plurality of blades, the expander further comprising a plurality of nozzles for injecting the first fluid toward the plurality of blades, the nozzles spaced and positioned such that summation of all reaction forces exerted by the injected first fluid from the nozzles counter balance the forces exerted by the compressor wheel.24. An energy converting system as defined in claim 1, wherein the expander comprises a flywheel having a coupling mechanism for utilization of the useable energy in the form of mechanical energy.25. An energy converting system as defined in claim 24, wherein the coupling mechanism includes at least one clutch mechanism.26. An energy converting system as defined in claim 24, wherein the flywheel is configured to be encased inside a power unit which provides the useable energy via a clutch mechanically connected with speed adjusting means.27. An energy converting system as defined in claim 1, comprising a pressurized tank disposed between the outlet of the heating channel and the inlet of the expander for accumulating the first fluid prior to entering the expander to store the transferred energy of the first fluid.28. An energy converting system as defined in claim 1, comprising at least one sensor for measuring an operating parameter of the system, wherein the sensor provides an input to a system controller for controlling the operation of the system.29. An energy converting system as defined in claim 1, comprising a computer system for controlling and optimizing the operation of the system, the computer system comprising programmable microprocessor which customizes the operation of the system.30. A heat converting system as defined in claim 14, wherein the imploding chamber is hydraulically connected to a tank in which the condensed first fluid accumulates, wherein the outer surface of the tank is in thermal contact with the passage of the second fluid.31. A heat converting system as defined in claim 14, wherein the imploding chamber is hydraulically connected to a tank in which the condensed first fluid accumulates, wherein the outer surface of the tank is cooled by conducting heat to surrounding structures.32. A method of converting heat energy from a heat source into useable energy, the method comprising: providing the energy converting system of claim 1, injecting a first fluid into the inlet of the heating channel to transfer the heat energy of the heat source to the first fluid; converting the transferred energy of the first fluid exiting the heating channel into useable energy by placing an expander in the hydraulic path of the first fluid exiting the heating channel; and condensing the first fluid within the expander housing immediately after the first fluid passes through the expander. 33. A method as defined in claim 32, wherein condensing the first fluid is performed by placing an imploder having a cooling surface disposed substantially adjacent to the expander within the expander housing.34. A method of converting heat energy from a heat source into useable energy, the method comprising: providing a heating channel having an inlet and an outlet; contacting at least one surface of the heating channel in thermal contact with the heat source; insulating at least a portion of the heating channel; injecting a first fluid into the inlet of the heating channel to transfer the heat energy of the heat source to the first fluid, causing the first fluid to expand and accelerate within the heating channel; converting the transferred energy of the first fluid exiting the heating channel into useable energy by placing an expander in the hydraulic path of the first fluid exiting the heating channel, the expander disposed in an expander housing; and condensing the first fluid within the expander housing immediately after the first fluid passed through the expander, such that the energy of the first fluid is further extracted to enhance the overall efficiency. 35. A method as defined in claim 34, wherein condensing the first fluid is performed by placing an imploder having a cooling surface disposed substantially adjacent to the expander within the expander housing.36. A method as defined in claim 35, comprising: providing a second fluid in thermal contact with the other surface of the imploding wall; and compressing the second fluid to cool the imploding wall so as to condense the first fluid on the cooling surface. 37. A method as defined in claim 36, wherein the compression of the second fluid is driven by a portion of the energy extracted from the first fluid.38. An energy converting system configured to recuperate heat energy from a heat source, the system comprising: at least one heat converter configured to flash a first fluid in liquid substantially instantaneously to transfer the heat energy to the first fluid; at least one thermal insulation for insulating at least a portion of the heat converter from surrounding environment; and at least one expander disposed in an expander housing for converting the transferred energy of the first fluid into useable energy; and an imploding chamber disp
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