Patents by Inventor Hans Erik Fogh

Hans Erik Fogh has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10782056
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a variable-speed refrigerant compressor (2) for cooling a cooling volume (4) of a refrigeration system (1) that does not have its own control unit, wherein the refrigeration system (1) comprises at least one thermostat (3) for directly or indirectly monitoring a temperature state of the cooling volume (4) and wherein the rotational speed behavior of the refrigerant compressor (2) during a cooling cycle is controlled by means of a preset closed-loop rotational speed control saved in an electronic control device (6) of the refrigerant compressor (2), based on at least one predefined parameter, in that the at least one predefined parameter is monitored with respect to an over- and/or undershooting by a current parameter of a current cooling cycle, and relates to an electronic control device (6) for controlling the cyclical operation of a variable-speed refrigerant compressor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: SECOP GMBH
    Inventors: Ulrich Gries, Juergen Ewald Glaeser, Allan Haue Slot, Hans-Erik Fogh
  • Publication number: 20190310004
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a rotational-speed-variable refrigerant compressor (2) for cooling a cooling volume (4) of a refrigeration system (1), which refrigeration system does not have its own control unit, wherein the refrigeration system (1) comprises at least one thermostat (3) for directly or indirectly monitoring a temperature state of the cooling volume (4) and wherein the rotational-speed behavior of the refrigerant compressor (2) during a cooling cycle is controlled by means of a specification rotational-speed control stored in an electronic control device (6) of the refrigerant compressor (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Ulrich Gries, Jürgen Ewald Gläser, Allan Haue Slot, Hans-Erik Fogh
  • Publication number: 20190162459
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a variable-speed refrigerant compressor (2) for cooling a cooling volume (4) of a refrigeration system (1) that does not have its own control unit, wherein the refrigeration system (1) comprises at least one thermostat (3) for directly or indirectly monitoring a temperature state of the cooling volume (4) and wherein the rotational speed behavior of the refrigerant compressor (2) during a cooling cycle is controlled by means of a preset closed-loop rotational speed control saved in an electronic control device (6) of the refrigerant compressor (2), based on at least one predefined parameter, in that the at least one predefined parameter is monitored with respect to an over- and/or undershooting by a current parameter of a current cooling cycle, and relates to an electronic control device (6) for controlling the cyclical operation of a variable-speed refrigerant compressor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Applicant: NIDEC GLOBAL APPLIANCE GERMANY GMBH
    Inventors: Ulrich GRIES, Juergen Ewald GLAESER, Allan Haue SLOT, Hans-Erik FOGH
  • Publication number: 20180164019
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling a refrigeration system by establishing a defrost period during an initial defrost period. One or more compressors of the refrigeration system are monitored to establish if the one or more compressors are running, and a parameter representative of the one or more compressors running is monitored. The monitoring establishes at least one parameter limit value representative of whether a defrost period or a non-defrost period is to be initiated. The invention also relates to a method for controlling a refrigeration system subsequent to an electrical power interruption. The invention also relates to control units for applying one or both of the methods according to the invention, and to a refrigeration system having one or more control units controlling the refrigeration system according to one or both of the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Gero C. Langenberg, Hans Erik Fogh
  • Patent number: 9920974
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling a refrigeration system by establishing a defrost period during an initial defrost period. One or more compressors of the refrigeration system are monitored to establish if the one or more compressors are running, and a parameter representative of the one or more compressors running is monitored. The monitoring establishes at least one parameter limit value representative of whether a defrost period or a non-defrost period is to be initiated. The invention also relates to a method for controlling a refrigeration system subsequent to an electrical power interruption. The invention also relates to control units for applying one or both of the methods according to the invention, and to a refrigeration system having one or more control units controlling the refrigeration system according to one or both of the methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Danfoss A/S
    Inventors: Gero C. Langenberg, Hans Erik Fogh
  • Patent number: 9857112
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling a refrigerator. The method comprises the steps of establishing a time interval of a certain duration, a first use of the refrigerator starting a first time interval, starting a subsequent time interval based on the start of the first time interval, and subtracted a time difference. The subsequent time interval subtracted a time difference is being used for starting a cool-down period of the subsequent time interval. The invention also relates to a control unit for the refrigerator and to a refrigerator with such control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Danfoss A/S
    Inventors: Gero C. Langenberg, Hans Erik Fogh
  • Patent number: 9829228
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling a refrigerator. The method comprises the steps of establishing a time interval of a certain duration, a first use of the refrigerator starting a first time interval, starting a subsequent time interval based on the start of the first time interval, and subtracted a time difference. The subsequent time interval subtracted a time difference is being used for starting a cool-down period of the subsequent time interval. The invention also relates to a control unit for the refrigerator and to a refrigerator with such control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Danfoss A/S
    Inventors: Gero C. Langenberg, Hans Erik Fogh
  • Publication number: 20140174109
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling a refrigerator. The method comprises the steps of establishing a time interval of a certain duration, a first use of the refrigerator starting a first time interval, starting a subsequent time interval based on the start of the first time interval, and subtracted a time difference. The subsequent time interval subtracted a time difference is being used for starting a cool-down period of the subsequent time interval. The invention also relates to a control unit for the refrigerator and to a refrigerator with such control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: DANFOSS A/S
    Inventors: Gero C. Langenberg, Hans Erik Fogh
  • Publication number: 20140165630
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling a refrigeration system by establishing a defrost period during an initial defrost period. One or more compressors of the refrigeration system are monitored to establish if the one or more compressors are running, and a parameter representative of the one or more compressors running is monitored. The monitoring establishes at least one parameter limit value representative of whether a defrost period or a non-defrost period is to be initiated. The invention also relates to a method for controlling a refrigeration system subsequent to an electrical power interruption. The invention also relates to control units for applying one or both of the methods according to the invention, and to a refrigeration system having one or more control units controlling the refrigeration system according to one or both of the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: DANFOSS A/S
    Inventors: Gero C. Langenberg, Hans Erik Fogh
  • Patent number: 8658913
    Abstract: The invention concerns a control box arrangement (1) with a control box (2) and a mounting plate (4) having a front side (18) and a rear side (11) and an opening (5) in which the control box (2) is inserted from the front side (18). It is endeavored to enable simple mounting and dismounting. For this purpose, the control box (2) includes at least one locking bar (7), which rests on the rear side (11) in a mounting position (9), a mounting element (10) being insertable in the control box (2) to displace the locking bar (7) to the mounting position (9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Danfoss A/S
    Inventors: Jerry Hultgreen, Hans Erik Fogh
  • Publication number: 20120061136
    Abstract: The invention concerns a control box arrangement (1) with a control box (2) and a mounting plate (4) comprising a front side (18) and a rear side (11) and an opening (5) in which the control box (2) is inserted from the front side (18). It is endeavoured to enable simple mounting and dismounting. For this purpose, the control box (2) comprises at least one locking bar (7), which rests on the rear side (11) in a mounting position (9), a mounting element (10) being insertable in the control box (2) to displace the locking bar (7) to the mounting position (9).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: Danfoss A/s
    Inventors: Jerry Hultgreen, Hans Erik Fogh
  • Patent number: 7544091
    Abstract: An insulated box, suitable as a refrigerator, having readily accessible conductor current tap capabilities for electrical/electronic components within the box. The box has a wall made with electrically separated layers and having an electrical conductor incorporated between the layers. The components are connected to the conductor via entry points through which a conductive member can penetrate one of the layers and thereby establish contact between the conductor and electronic components. Thereby it is achieved that electrical components can be fitted to the inner surface of the box by use of the conductor which is incorporated between the layers and without implying additional fastening of conductors to an outer surface of the box. In particular, the invention facilitates refitting of electrical components in a refrigerator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Danfoss A/S
    Inventors: Hans Joergen Klein, Gert B. Jakobsen, Hans Erik Fogh, Erik Raun Jensen
  • Publication number: 20090088903
    Abstract: The invention provides a system adapted to modify a temperature of a space based on a user selected set-point for the temperature of the space, e.g. a refrigerator, a sauna or a regular building with a HVAC system. The set-point is selected via a control structure which includes a handle being movable relative to a base. In order to simplify the installation and the structure of the space, and further to enable better thermal isolation of the space, the handle comprises a temperature sensing structure. Accordingly, no additional installation work, cabling, and penetration of the wall into the space are necessary for installing separate temperature sensing devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: Danfoss A/S
    Inventors: Hans Joergen Klein, Hans-Erik Fogh
  • Patent number: 6354508
    Abstract: The invention concerns an electronic temperature controller, particularly for refrigeration appliances, with mains connections (3, 4) and an electronic circuit (1) having a power supply (7), a control unit and measuring and setting elements (9, 10, 11). The mains connections (3, 4) are connected with the power supply (7) via protective impedances (5, 6) consisting of at least two single impedances connected in series, and the electronic circuit is dimensioned for an operating current of maximum 0.35 mA (peak value) when connected to an AC mains and maximum 1 mA when connected to a DC mains. These values are doubled, when the electronic circuit has an earthing connection. This gives safety for the operator through shock-proof protection, which can be achieved at low cost and with small dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: Danfoss A/S
    Inventors: Hans Erik Fogh, Axel Schønwandt
  • Patent number: 6138465
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method for controlling the temperature of a refrigeration unit (1) with a refrigerating compartment (3), a freezing compartment (2) and a common evaporator (4) of a cooling circuit, and a corresponding temperature control arrangement. In a first mode (normal operation) the compressor (5) of the cooling circuit is turned ON when cooling is required and turned OFF when cooling is not required, in dependence of the refrigerating compartment temperature (T.sub.2). In a second mode, in spite of no cooling requirement in the refrigerating compartment (3), the compressor (5) is forced ON for a predetermined operating time (t.sub.1), when the OFF-time of the compressor has exceeded a threshold value (t.sub.2). The forced turning ON is repeated as often as the OFF-time exceeds the threshold value. A return to the first mode occurs as soon as the refrigerating compartment (3) requires cooling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Danfoss A/S
    Inventors: Hans Erik Fogh, Hans Christiansen
  • Patent number: 6084757
    Abstract: A protective impedance for a mains voltage supplied electronic circuit has ohmic resistors which are applied to a substrate as film. At least two resistors form a series connection. At least two series connections are connected in parallel. This permits relatively large operating currents with relatively short series connections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Danfoss A/S
    Inventors: Hans Erik Fogh, Axel Sch.o slashed.nwandt