17949588. REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO.,LTD.)
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REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
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REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17949588 titled 'REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a refrigerator that can detect excessive condensation in the condenser by measuring the temperature difference between evaporators in each storage compartment. It can control the operating time of a heat dissipation fan to cool the condenser based on whether excessive condensation occurs or not.
- The refrigerator has multiple storage compartments and evaporators corresponding to each compartment.
- A compressor is used to compress the refrigerant evaporated by the evaporators.
- The compressed refrigerant is then condensed in a condenser.
- A heat dissipation fan is employed to cool the condenser.
- Evaporator temperature sensors detect the temperature of each evaporator.
- A controller determines if excessive condensation is happening in the condenser based on the temperature difference between the evaporators.
- The controller adjusts the operating time of the heat dissipation fan depending on whether excessive condensation occurs or not.
Potential Applications
- This technology can be applied in various types of refrigerators, including household refrigerators and commercial refrigeration systems.
- It can be useful in environments where condensation control is crucial, such as food storage facilities, laboratories, and medical facilities.
Problems Solved
- Excessive condensation in the condenser can lead to reduced cooling efficiency and potential damage to the refrigerator.
- By detecting and controlling excessive condensation, this technology helps maintain optimal performance and prolongs the lifespan of the refrigerator.
Benefits
- Improved energy efficiency by optimizing the operating time of the heat dissipation fan.
- Enhanced cooling performance and temperature control in each storage compartment.
- Reduced maintenance and repair costs by preventing damage caused by excessive condensation.
Original Abstract Submitted
A refrigerator configured to detect excessive condensation in a condenser based on a temperature difference between evaporators provided in each storage compartment, and configured to control an operating time of a heat dissipation fan configured to cool the condenser, and a control method thereof are provided. The refrigerator includes a plurality of storage compartments, a plurality of evaporators arranged in series with each other and provided to correspond to each of the plurality of storage compartments, a compressor configured to compress a refrigerant evaporated by the plurality of evaporators, a condenser configured to condense the compressed refrigerant, a heat dissipation fan configured to cool the condenser, a plurality of evaporator temperature sensors configured to detect a temperature of each of the plurality of evaporators, and a controller configured to determine whether excessive condensation occurs in the condenser based on a temperature difference between the plurality of evaporators, and configured to control an operating time of the heat dissipation fan based on whether the excessive condensation occurs or not.
