US Patent Application 18020214. REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract

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REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Organization Name

LG ELECTRONICS INC.


Inventor(s)

Sangil Lee of Seoul (KR)

Jinseok Hu of Seoul (KR)

Buhwan Ahn of Seoul (KR)

Seonggu Shin of Seoul (KR)

REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18020214 titled 'REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of this patent application describes a method for controlling a refrigerator to reduce wear and power consumption. Here are the key points:

  • The refrigerator has a compressor with a piston that uses refrigerant as lubricant.
  • The method involves determining when to end a refrigerant recovery operation based on the driving input value of the compressor.
  • The goal is to reduce abrasion of the piston and minimize power consumption.
  • By optimizing the timing of the refrigerant recovery operation, the method aims to improve the efficiency and longevity of the refrigerator.


Original Abstract Submitted

A method controls a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a compressor using that includes a piston and uses refrigerant as lubricant for the piston, and the method includes determining an end time point of a refrigerant recovery operation based on a driving input value of the compressor to thereby reduce abrasion of the piston and power consumption.