Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240271353). CLOTHES DRYER AND ANTI-FREEZING DRIVING METHOD simplified abstract
CLOTHES DRYER AND ANTI-FREEZING DRIVING METHOD
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Seungeun Chung of Suwon-si (KR)
CLOTHES DRYER AND ANTI-FREEZING DRIVING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240271353 titled 'CLOTHES DRYER AND ANTI-FREEZING DRIVING METHOD
The abstract describes a clothes dryer with a heat pump system that circulates refrigerant to heat the air inside the drum. The dryer can be controlled to perform a heating operation in an anti-freeze mode by driving the compressor for a period of time and then stopping it, repeating this cycle multiple times.
- The clothes dryer includes a drum, a flow passage to guide air inside and outside the drum, and a heat pump system with a compressor, condenser, expansion valve, and evaporator.
- The heat pump system heats the air inside the drum by circulating refrigerant through the components.
- In anti-freeze mode, the controller drives the compressor for a set period, stops it for another period, and repeats this cycle to prevent freezing.
- This innovative system efficiently heats the air inside the dryer drum, improving drying performance while also preventing freezing in cold conditions.
- The anti-freeze mode operation ensures that the dryer can function effectively even in low temperatures, providing convenience and reliability to users.
Potential Applications: - Household clothes dryers - Commercial laundry facilities - Industrial drying processes
Problems Solved: - Prevents freezing of the air inside the dryer drum - Improves drying efficiency and performance - Ensures consistent operation in cold environments
Benefits: - Energy-efficient heating system - Enhanced drying performance - Reliable operation in low temperatures
Commercial Applications: Title: Energy-Efficient Clothes Dryers with Anti-Freeze Mode This technology can be applied in household, commercial, and industrial settings where drying efficiency and reliability are essential. The anti-freeze mode ensures consistent performance even in cold conditions, making it a valuable feature for consumers and businesses.
Questions about Clothes Dryer with Heat Pump System: 1. How does the heat pump system in the clothes dryer work? The heat pump system in the clothes dryer circulates refrigerant through the compressor, condenser, expansion valve, and evaporator to heat the air inside the drum efficiently.
2. What are the benefits of using the anti-freeze mode in a clothes dryer? The anti-freeze mode in a clothes dryer prevents freezing of the air inside the drum, ensuring reliable operation in cold temperatures and improving drying performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
a clothes dryer including a drum; a flow passage to guide air inside of the drum to outside of the drum, and then back inside of the drum; a heat pump system to heat the air to flow back inside of the drum, the heat pump system including a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, and an evaporator through which refrigerant circulates; and a controller configured to, in response to receiving a command for an anti-freeze mode operation, control the clothes dryer to perform a heating operation in which the compressor is driven for a first period of time, after the compressor is driven for the first period of time, the compressor is stopped for a second period of time, and the driving of the compressor for the first period of time and the stopping of the compressor for the second period of time is repeated a plurality of times.
