REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS

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REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240240841 titled 'REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS

The safety valve described in the patent application includes a secondary-side refrigerant circuit with a secondary-side receiver that stores refrigerant, a flow path switching portion with three connecting portions, and a safety valve that releases refrigerant when a predetermined pressure condition is met.

The secondary-side refrigerant circuit has a secondary-side receiver to hold refrigerant.
The flow path switching portion includes three connecting portions that can switch between two states.
The safety valve is connected to one of the connecting portions and releases refrigerant when a specific pressure condition is reached.
The safety valve connecting portion is made of stainless steel for durability and reliability.
The flow path switching portion allows for controlled release of refrigerant in case of overpressure.

Potential Applications: - HVAC systems - Refrigeration units - Industrial cooling systems

Problems Solved: - Prevents overpressure in refrigerant systems - Ensures safe operation of cooling equipment

Benefits: - Enhanced safety in refrigerant systems - Prevents damage to equipment due to overpressure - Long-lasting and reliable design

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Safety Valve for Refrigerant Systems" This technology can be used in various commercial applications such as HVAC systems, refrigeration units, and industrial cooling systems to ensure safe operation and prevent damage from overpressure situations. The market implications include increased safety standards and reduced maintenance costs for businesses using refrigerant systems.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the safety valve prevent overpressure in refrigerant systems? 2. What are the advantages of using stainless steel in the safety valve connecting portion for durability and reliability?

Original Abstract Submitted

a safety valve includes a secondary-side refrigerant circuit that includes a secondary-side receiver that reserves a refrigerant, a flow path switching portion that includes a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, and a third connecting portion connected to the secondary-side receiver, the flow path switching portion () that switches between a first state in which the third connecting portion communicates with the first connecting portion and a second state in which the third connecting portion communicates with the second connecting portion, and a safety valve that includes a safety valve connecting portion connected to the first connecting portion or the second connecting portion, and releases the refrigerant to outside when a refrigerant pressure in the secondary-side receiver satisfies a predetermined condition, in which at least the safety valve connecting portion is made of stainless steel.