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: A reciprocating compressor, wherein a flange unit connected to the mover constituting the reciprocating motor is installed on the piston constituting the compressing unit, the distance between the piston flange unit and the front frame of the frame unit is shorter than that of the between the piston flange unit and the reciprocating motor. In the process of being transmitted the linear reciprocal movement driving force of the reciprocating motor and compressing the gas in the compressing unit, the stability of the compressor is raised by preventing the components moving together with the mover of reciprocating motor from impacting with other components by the displacement generated by compression force applying the piston constituting the compressing unit. Also, the size of compressor can be scaled down by compactly constituting the components.

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: In a reciprocating compressor including a first frame for supporting a cylinder of a compressing unit, a second frame for supporting a side of an outer stator of a motor unit and a third frame for supporting the other side of the outer stator and an inner stator of the motor unit, wherein the motor unit is arranged between the second and third frames, they are combined with each other, and the assembly is combined with the first frame. Accordingly, a reciprocating compressor is capable of reducing a fabrication cost by eliminating precise processing of construction parts and simplifying an assembly process by constructing a reciprocating motor as one assembly and combining it with a compressing unit.

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 (4A) supporting apparatus for a reciprocating compressor includes a cap member (10), in which one end of an inner resonance spring (7A) abuts to one end of the cap member (10) so that the vibration of the inner resonance spring (7A) is transferred to the stator, and the cap member (10) is isolated from the frame of the compressor so as to prevent the vibration of the inner resonance spring (7A) from transferring to the frame (1) directly. Therefore, the vibration of the compressor is reduced by fixing the inner stator (4A) strongly and transferring the vibration generated in the inner resonance spring (7A) to the frame through the inner stator (4A).

Abstract: A reciprocating compressor, wherein a flange unit connected to the mover constituting the reciprocating motor is installed on the piston constituting the compressing unit, the distance between the piston flange unit and the front frame of the frame unit is shorter than that of between the piston flange unit and the reciprocating motor. In the process of being transmitted the linear reciprocal movement driving force of the reciprocating motor and compressing the gas in the compressing unit, the stability of the compressor is raised by preventing the components moving together with the mover of reciprocating motor from impacting with other components by the displacement generated by compression force applying to the piston constituting the compressing unit. Also, the size of compressor can be scaled down by compactly constituting the components.

Abstract: In a reciprocating compressor including a first frame for supporting a cylinder of a compressing unit, a second frame for supporting a side of an outer stator of a motor unit and a third frame for supporting the other side of the outer stator and an inner stator of the motor unit, wherein the motor unit is arranged between the second and third frames, they are combined with each other by a first combining means, and the assembly is combined with the first frame by a second combining means. Accordingly, a reciprocating compressor is capable of reducing a fabrication cost by eliminating precise processing of construction parts and simplifying an assembly process by constructing a reciprocating motor as one assembly and combining it with a compressing unit.

Abstract: A stator (4A) supporting apparatus for a reciprocating compressor includes a cap member (10), in which one end of an inner resonance spring (7A) abuts to one end of the cap member (10) so that the vibration of the inner resonance spring (7A) is transferred to the stator and the cap member (10) is isolated from the frame of the compressor so as to prevent the vibration of the inner resonance spring (7A) from transferring to the frame (1) directly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oil supply apparatus for a linear compressor in which elastic members are excluded, wherein oil contained in an oil supply unit is exhausted by inertia and flowed into an oil pocket which communicates with a friction portion between a cylinder and a piston in the process of which the oil supply unit reciprocates in accordance with the vibration of a compressor unit. Thus, the oil supply apparatus for the linear compressor has advantages of reducing manufacturing costs and improving the productivity.