Abstract: A combined refrigerating/freezing and air conditioning system is provided. The system may include an air conditioning circuit, a refrigerating circuit, a freezing circuit, a first heat exchanger, and a second heat exchanger. The air conditioning circuit may include a compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger, and an indoor heat exchanger. The refrigerating circuit may include compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator. The freezing circuit may include a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator. The refrigerant of the air conditioning circuit may be heat-exchanged with the refrigerant of the refrigerating circuit in the first heat exchanger, and the refrigerant of the refrigerating circuit may be heat-exchanged with the refrigerant of the freezing circuit in the second heat exchanger to improve air conditioning efficiency and refrigerating/freezing efficiency of the system.

Abstract: A combined refrigerating/freezing and air conditioning system is provided. The system may include an air conditioning circuit, a refrigerating circuit, a freezing circuit, a first heat exchanger, and a second heat exchanger. The air conditioning circuit may include a compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger, and an indoor heat exchanger. The refrigerating circuit may include compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator. The freezing circuit may include a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator. The refrigerant of the air conditioning circuit may be heat-exchanged with the refrigerant of the refrigerating circuit in the first heat exchanger, and the refrigerant of the refrigerating circuit may be heat-exchanged with the refrigerant of the freezing circuit in the second heat exchanger to improve air conditioning efficiency and refrigerating/freezing efficiency of the system.

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: A dishwasher and a method for controlling the same are disclosed, the dishwasher including washing part comprising a sump for accommodating wash water for washing contaminated dishes, a washing pump for pumping wash water accommodated in the sump, and a filtering member for filtering contaminants contained in the wash water, a draining part for draining contaminants and wash water filtered by the washing part; and a contaminant disposal part for drying contaminants discharged from the draining part. The dishwasher in accordance with the present invention has a contaminant disposal part installed thereat for drying or fermenting contaminants, thereby minimizing environmental pollution. Since contaminants are prevented from being decayed, the dishwasher is sanitarily used.

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: 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 organic matter disposer is disclosed, including a tub, a drum rotatably provided in the tub so as to store organic matters therein, a stirrer provided in the drum so as to stir the organic matters, a driving device for rotating the drum and the stirrer, and a heating device for drying the organic matters.

Abstract: A reciprocating compressor includes a case having a gas suction pipe and a gas discharge pipe. A frame unit is installed in the case and a compression unit, including a cylinder is installed in the frame unit. The compression unit has a plurality of slots formed in a longitudinal direction on its outer circumferential surface. A piston is coupled with a reciprocating motor so as to linearly and reciprocally move into and out of the cylinder and has a plurality of through holes formed at its outer side, communicating with the slots. The compression unit has a gas muffler member installed at an outer circumferential surface of the cylinder.

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: In a reciprocating motor capable of securing a stability of a motor by improving a strength of a magnet frame, preventing breakage of the magnet frame in operation of the motor and preventing an inner stator from rotating and separating from a support frame, the reciprocating motor includes an inner stator locker installed between the inner stator and the support frame and preventing the inner stator from separating from the support frame and a magnet frame having plural support bars formed at regular intervals so as to form a space portion in which the magnet is installed in the circumference direction.

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 reciprocating compressor includes a case having a gas suction pipe and a gas discharge pipe. A frame unit is installed in the case and a compression unit, including a cylinder is installed in the frame unit. The compression unit has a plurality of slots formed in a longitudinal direction on its outer circumferential surface. A piston is coupled with a reciprocating motor so as to linearly and reciprocally move into and out of the cylinder and has a plurality of through holes formed at its outer side, communicating with the slots. The compression unit has a gas muffler member installed at an outer circumferential surface of the cylinder.

Abstract: In a reciprocating motor capable of securing a stability of a motor by improving a strength of a magnet frame, preventing breakage of the magnet frame in operation of the motor and preventing an inner stator from rotating and separating from a support frame, the reciprocating motor includes an inner stator locker installed between the inner stator and the support frame and preventing the inner stator from separating from the support frame and a magnet frame having plural support bars formed at regular intervals so as to form a space portion in which the magnet is installed in the circumference direction.