- 专利标题: Deterministic refrigerator defrost method and apparatus
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申请号: US09755296申请日: 2001-01-05
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公开(公告)号: US06606870B2公开(公告)日: 2003-08-19
- 发明人: John S. Holmes , Wolfgang Daum , Jerry J. Queen, II
- 申请人: John S. Holmes , Wolfgang Daum , Jerry J. Queen, II
- 主分类号: F25D2106
- IPC分类号: F25D2106
摘要:
A defrost control system for a self-defrosting refrigerator is configured to monitor a compressor load, determine whether at least a first defrost cycle is required based on the compressor load, execute at least one defrost cycle when required; and regulate the defrost cycle to conserve energy. A controller is operatively coupled to a compressor, a defrost heater, and a refrigeration compartment temperature sensor. The controller makes defrost decisions based on temperature conditions in the refrigeration compartment in light of other events, such as refrigerator door openings, completed defrost cycles, and power up events. Defrost cycles are automatically adjusted as operating conditions change, thereby avoiding unnecessary energy consumption that would otherwise occur in a fixed defrost cycle.
公开/授权文献
- US20020088238A1 Deterministic refrigerator defrost method and apparatus 公开/授权日:2002-07-11