Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240240846). AIR CONDITIONER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract
AIR CONDITIONER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
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Inventor(s)
Seungcheon Yu of Suwon-si (KR)
Youngjun Choi of Suwon-si (KR)
AIR CONDITIONER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240240846 titled 'AIR CONDITIONER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
The abstract describes an air conditioner with a complex refrigerant flow path system, including a compressor, flow path switching valve, heat exchangers, expansion valves, refrigerant ports, and sub-coolers.
- The air conditioner includes a compressor to pressurize the refrigerant.
- A flow path switching valve directs the flow of refrigerant within the system.
- Heat exchangers are used to transfer heat between the refrigerant and the air.
- Expansion valves control the flow and pressure of the refrigerant.
- Refrigerant ports connect the indoor unit to the system.
- Sub-coolers help to further cool the refrigerant.
- The system includes multiple flow paths to optimize cooling efficiency.
Potential Applications: - Residential air conditioning systems - Commercial HVAC systems - Industrial cooling applications
Problems Solved: - Efficient cooling of indoor spaces - Temperature control in various environments
Benefits: - Energy efficiency - Improved cooling performance - Enhanced comfort in indoor spaces
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Air Conditioning System for Enhanced Cooling Efficiency" This technology can be used in various commercial applications such as office buildings, shopping malls, data centers, and manufacturing facilities to provide efficient and reliable cooling solutions.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the flow path switching valve improve the overall performance of the air conditioner? 2. What are the advantages of using multiple expansion valves in the refrigerant flow path system?
Original Abstract Submitted
an air conditioner may include: a compressor; a flow path switching valve; a first flow path connecting an outlet of the compressor to the flow path switching valve; a first heat exchanger; a second flow path connecting the first heat exchanger to the flow path switching valve; a first refrigerant port fluidly connected to an indoor unit; a third flow path extending from the first heat exchanger to the first refrigerant port; a sub-cooler provided on the third flow path; a first expansion valve provided between the first heat exchanger and the sub-cooler on the third flow path; a second expansion valve provided between the sub-cooler and the first refrigerant port on the third flow path; a fourth flow path branched from a branch point of the third flow path, passing through the sub-cooler, and extending to an inlet of the compressor; a third expansion valve provided between the sub-cooler and the branch point on the fourth flow path; a second refrigerant port fluidly connected to the indoor unit; a fifth flow path connecting the second refrigerant port to the flow path switching valve; and a sixth flow path connecting the flow path switching valve to an intake port of the compressor.