Abstract: An integer transforming device for a moving-picture compression encoder, associated with the H.264 standard, comprising: a first adding/subtracting stage including pluralities of adders/subtracters to execute addition and subtraction for input data, generating data extended by a predetermined bit number; a second adding/subtracting stage including pluralities of adders/subtracters to execute addition and subtraction for a shifted result of output data of the first adding/subtracting stage, generating data extended by a predetermined bit number; a third adding/subtracting stage including pluralities of adders/subtracters to execute addition and subtraction for an operation result of the second adding/subtracting stage, generating data extended by a predetermined bit number; and a fourth adding/subtracting stage including pluralities of adders/subtracters to execute addition and subtraction for a shifted result of the third adding/subtracting stage, generating data extended by a predetermined bit number.

Abstract: Disclosed are an apparatus for controlling a driving of a reciprocating compressor capable of enhancing an efficiency by differently controlling a frequency and a stroke voltage according to a load size and capable of reducing consumption power, and a method thereof. The apparatus comprises a controlling unit for judging a load size by comparing a phase difference between a detected current and a stroke with a reference phase difference, and outputting a frequency control signal and a stroke control signal according to the judged load size.

Abstract: Disclosed are a reciprocating compressor and a refrigerator having the same. The reciprocating compressor comprises a casing, one reciprocating motor mounted at a frame unit provided in the casing for generating a linear-reciprocation driving force, a first compression unit for compressing a refrigerant directly sucked without passing through the inside of the casing by receiving the driving force of the reciprocating motor, and a second compression unit for mixing a refrigerant introduced into the casing and a refrigerant discharged from the first compression unit and then compressing the mixed refrigerant once more by receiving the driving force of the reciprocating motor. Accordingly, a refrigerant is consecutively compressed two times, components are simplified, and the compressor is easily controlled. Also, the refrigerator having the reciprocating compressor decreases a load of the reciprocating compressor thereby to enhance the efficiency of the refrigerator.

Abstract: A piston displacement device for a reciprocating compressor comprises a piston linearly reciprocated in a cylinder and having a stroke length varied by a reciprocating motor, a plurality of resonance springs for guiding a resonant motion of the piston, and a piston transfer unit for moving the piston forward or backward in a motion direction of the piston according to a capacitance variation of a compressor and thereby maintaining the same top dead center. The piston is moved according to a capacitance variation of the compressor thereby to minimize a dead volume thereof and to increase the efficiency of the compressor.

Abstract: A linear compressor and a method for controlling the same. The linear compressor automatically short-circuits part of a coil having no power-supply voltage in order to substantially prevent an excessive stroke from being generated when the linear compressor is initially operated. The linear compressor includes a piston contained in a cylinder, for executing reciprocating linear motion to suck or discharge a refrigerant, a linear motor for providing the piston with driving power to allow the piston to execute the reciprocating motion, and a power-supply unit for providing the linear motor with a power-supply voltage, and performing an automatic short-circuit function to prevent an excessive stroke from being generated during an initial operation stage of the linear motor. Therefore, the linear compressor can reduce noise caused by the excessive stroke generated during the initial operation stage of the linear compressor, resulting in increased efficiency and convenience of the linear compressor.

Abstract: A refrigerant suction guide structure of a reciprocating compressor is provided. The refrigerant suction guide structure includes a cylinder having an accommodating space inside, a piston having suction channels through which refrigerant is inhaled inside and inserted into the cylinder to be in a linear reciprocating motion, a suction valve included in the end of the piston to open and close the suction channels, and a valve fixing member for combining the suction valve with the piston. The suction channels of the piston include inclined surfaces for guiding refrigerant to the outside in which the suction valve is first opened. The suction channels are formed so as to be inclined to reduce flow resistance of inhaled refrigerant such that the amount of the inhaled refrigerant is increased. Therefore, it is possible to improve the efficiency of a compressor.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling an operation of a reciprocating compressor are disclosed. The apparatus for controlling an operation of a reciprocating compressor includes a microcomputer for outputting a control signal for controlling a stroke of a reciprocating compressor; and an electric circuit unit for selecting one of control paths of pre-set general mode and power-saving mode according to a control signal and controlling a stroke of the reciprocating compressor through the selected control path.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for controlling an operation of a compressor which can always apply a constant voltage to the compressor without noise and a method therefor. The apparatus for controlling the operation of the compressor includes: a triac electrically connected to the compressor; and a controller for controlling a turn-on duration of the triac on the basis of a voltage value of an alternating current power applied to the compressor and a predetermined reference voltage value.

Abstract: An outer stator of a motor is mounted in a linear compressor for compressing a coolant gas. The outer stator comprises a coil assembly having a coil wound on a bobbin with flange parts and a plurality of core blocks that surround the coil assembly. The flange parts of the bobbin are provided with bobbin pressers that include protrusions so that the core blocks and the bobbin are pressed by a cylinder block and a back cover mounted in the linear compressor when the outer stator is in the linear compressor. The core blocks and the coil assembly of the outer stator are assembled in the linear compressor while the core blocks and the coil assembly of the outer stator are integrally attached to each other. Consequently, relative movement between the coil assembly and the core blocks is effectively prevented when the linear compressor is operated. Furthermore, shifting of coil wound on the bobbin is effectively prevented.

Abstract: A linear motor having a reduced size, and capable of being manufactured at reduced cost and having improved efficiency is provided. The linear motor includes a bobbin, a plurality of coil groups wound on the bobbin, the coil groups have different coil thickness, and a magnet linearly movable due to a magnetic field generated by the coil groups.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling an operation of a reciprocating compressor includes a inductance increasing device connected to a motor of the reciprocating compressor, so that a surge current generated when power is applied to the reciprocating compressor at an initial stage is reduced and thus an initial stroke of the reciprocating compressor is reduced. Accordingly, operational efficiency of the reciprocating compressor is improved.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an outer stator of a motor mounted in a linear compressor for compressing a coolant gas. The outer stator comprises a coil assembly having a coil wound on a bobbin with flange parts formed at both sides thereof, and a plurality of core blocks disposed such that the coil assembly is surrounded by the core blocks. The flange parts of the bobbin are provided with bobbin pressing means, i.e., protrusions so that not only the core blocks but also the bobbin is pressed by means of a cylinder block and a back cover mounted in the linear compressor when the outer stator is assembled in the linear compressor, whereby the core blocks and the coil assembly of the outer stator are assembled in the linear compressor while the core blocks and the coil assembly of the outer stator are integrally attached to each other. Consequently, relative movement between the coil assembly and the core blocks is effectively prevented when the linear compressor is operated.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a linear motor, the size of which is reduced, whereby the production cost of the linear motor is reduced, and efficiency of the linear motor is improved. Also disclosed are a method for controlling the linear motor and a linear compressor equipped with the linear motor. The linear motor comprises a bobbin, a plurality of coil groups having different coil thicknesses and wound on the bobbin, and a magnet linearly movable due to a magnetic field generated by means of the coil groups.

Abstract: A stator fastening structure of a reciprocating motor is provided. In the stator fastening structure of a reciprocating motor, a frame which includes an outer core fixing member, to which an outer core is fixed, and an inner core fixing member, to which an inner core is fixed, wherein the outer core fixing member of the frame and the inner core fixing member of the frame are formed of different material from each other. It is possible to prevent leakage of flux to a frame, in which the reciprocating motor is loaded, to thus minimize the loss of the flux and to reduce material cost and production cost.

Abstract: Disclosed is a motor fixing structure of a reciprocating compressor comprising: a front frame having a predetermined shape; a middle frame positioned with a certain interval from the front frame; an outer stator positioned between the front frame and the middle frame so that an inner stator can be positioned with a certain interval therein; a coupling means for fixing the outer stator positioned between the front frame and the middle frame by coupling the front frame and the middle frame to each other; and a sliding preventing means installed between the outer stator and the front frame contacting each other and/or between the outer stator and the middle frame contacting each other for preventing sliding. According to this, a motor assembly is simplified, and abrasion and damage of components are prevented by preventing a motor assembly dimension variation during driving.

Abstract: In order to provide a reciprocating motor which is able to ensure and to be compacted since an outer stator or an inner stator are laminated as a ring type, and fabrication processes thereof are simple and fabrication cost can be reduced, there is provided a reciprocating motor comprising an outer stator in which winding coil is wound; an inner stator disposed on an inner circumferential surface of the outer stator with a predetermined air gap therebetween; and a magnet disposed between the outer stator and the inner stator to perform linear reciprocating movements and fixed on a magnet paddle, wherein the inner stator are formed by laminating a lamination having a predetermined thickness as a ring shape.

Abstract: In a cooling system for an integrated circuit chip, by including an evaporator contacted-combined with an integrated circuit chip installed onto a board and absorbing heat generated at the integrated circuit chip; a compressor connected to the evaporator by a first connection pipe; a condenser connected to the compressor by a second connection pipe; an expansion means connected to the condenser by a third connection pipe and simultaneously connected to the evaporator by a fourth connection pipe; and a mounting board installed onto the board by a board combining means and mounted with the compressor, the condenser and the expansion means, it is possible to perform the operation of the integrated circuit chip smoothly, and accordingly a reliability of a product can be improved. In addition, although an integrated circuit chip is getting even more integrated, cooling of the integrated circuit chip can be efficiently performed.

Abstract: A structure for a stator of a reciprocating motor is capable of heightening an efficiency and a reliability of a motor by maximizing the area of a magnetic path at which a flux flows without increasing the whole volume of a reciprocating motor so that the flux, which is to be increased as an overload works on the motor, flows smoothly to thereby restrain generation of a core saturation. The stator structure includes a stator having a hollow cylindrical outer core and an inner core inserted into the outer core and formed as a plurality of mutually coupled hollow cylindrical stacked bodies and a winding coil connected into the outer core and an armature having a permanent magnet attached at one side thereof and movably inserted between the outer core and the inner core.

Abstract: In a cooling system for an integrated circuit chip, by including an evaporator contacted-combined with an integrated circuit chip installed onto a board and absorbing heat generated at the integrated circuit chip; a compressor connected to the evaporator by a first connection pipe; a condenser connected to the compressor by a second connection pipe; an expansion means connected to the condenser by a third connection pipe and simultaneously connected to the evaporator by a fourth connection pipe; and a mounting board installed onto the board by a board combining means and mounted with the compressor, the condenser and the expansion means, it is possible to perform the operation of the integrated circuit chip smoothly, and accordingly a reliability of a product can be improved. In addition, although an integrated circuit chip is getting even more integrated, cooling of the integrated circuit chip can be efficiently performed.

Abstract: In order to provide a reciprocating motor which is able to ensure and to be compacted since an outer stator or an inner stator are laminated as a ring type, and fabrication processes thereof are simple and fabrication cost can be reduced, there is provided a reciprocating motor comprising an outer stator in which winding coil is wound; an inner stator disposed on an inner circumferential surface of the outer stator with a predetermined air gap therebetween; and a magnet disposed between the outer stator and the inner stator to perform linear reciprocating movements and fixed on a magnet paddle, wherein the inner stator are formed by laminating a lamination having a predetermined thickness as a ring shape.