Abstract: The present invention relates to a control method of a refrigerator which operates a cooling cycle including two storage compartments, a compressor, a condenser, a valve, fans, and evaporators for cooling the respective storage compartments, with one of the fans (5) corresponding to the storage compartment for storing items at relatively low temperatures being activated for a set amount of time even after the compressor is deactivated at the completion of cooling of the storage compartment for storing items at relatively low temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention provides a technique for rapidly removing frost accumulated in air-refrigerant cooling apparatuses. An air-refrigerant cooling apparatus in accordance with the present invention includes a bypass line for directly supplying a defroster with refrigerant air having an increased temperature from a compressor, avoiding temperature drop by a heat exchanger and an expansion turbine. Moisture of the frost melted in the defroster is externally exhausted by a fan.

Abstract: A method for operating a closed circuit vapour compression refrigeration system is disclosed. The system may operate with supercritical pressure on a high pressure side, and includes at least one compressor, at least one heat rejector, at least two in parallel connected heat absorbers, at least one variable expansion means up flow of each heat absorber and at least one control unit for controlling the variable expansion means, connected to a set of sensors. The flow rate of the refrigerant through each of the variable expansion means, is controlled by the control unit, coordinating the flow of refrigerant through each of the variable expansion means to maintain a control parameter within a set range. Any surplus charge resulting from the control is buffered on a low pressure side of the system. Furthermore a refrigeration system based on a closed vapour compression circuit is described.

Abstract: A distributor (12) for an evaporator (22) in a vapor-compression circuit (10) comprises an elongate body (50A. 50B) defining an inlet portion (56A) and first and second distal ends (58A, 58B). The body (50A) being positionable along an interior sidewall (42) of the evaporator (22). The inlet portion (56A) positionable opposite an inlet port (38) of the evaporator (22) such that refrigerant entering the evaporator (22) engages the inlet portion (56A) of the distributor (12). The first and second distal ends (58A, 58B) extending outwardly towards opposing side ends (34A, 34B) of the evaporator (22).

Abstract: The present invention relates to solvent/cleaner and heat transfer fluid compositions comprising at least one hydrochlorofluoroolefin (HCFO), 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233zd), particularly the trans-isomer. The HCFO of the present invention can be used in combination with co-agents including, hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs), hydrocarbons, ethers including hydrofluoroethers (HFEs), esters, ketones, alcohols, 1,2-transdichloroethylene and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising at least one fluoroolefin and an effective amount of stabilizer that may be an amine or a mixture of an amine with other stabilizers. The stabilized compositions may be useful in cooling apparatus, such as refrigeration, air-conditioning, chillers, and heat pumps, as well as in applications as foam blowing agents, solvents, aerosol propellants, fire extinguishants, and sterilants.

Abstract: The invention relates to an evaporative cooler having two medium circuits which are thermally coupled to one another by a number of heat-conducting vertical walls. These walls and the heat-conducting fins arranged thereon are provided with a hydrophilic, water-buffering covering layer, for example made from Portland cement. A humidification unit for moistening the covering layer is added to the dew point cooler. According to the invention, the humidification unit comprises a releasable cover which forms part of the casing of the dew point cooler and bears at least one sprinkler or nozzle for distributing water over the covering layer.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a multi-PID controller system where a variable such as the temperature of a fluid in a reservoir is stabilized using two or more PID controllers to optimize the control of an actuator, such as a flow control valve of a refrigeration system, to control a flow rate. The system also allows for the optimization of the PID control of a fan speed based on the optimized regulation of the control valve and a comparison with other input variables. The setpoint temperature is further stabilized by setting up in proximity of the desired setpoint a deadband analysis to prevent overlap of the PID-driven heat regulation and the multi-PID-driven cold regulation.

Abstract: An embodiment of method used to control operation of a screw compressor of a refrigeration system may include receiving status signals regarding operation of the screw compressor of the refrigeration system. The method may further include determining an operating point of the screw compressor based upon the received status signals, and selecting a torque profile for the screw compressor based upon the operating point. The method may also include driving the screw compressor per the selected torque profile. Refrigeration systems and compressor systems suitable for implementing the method are also presented.

Abstract: In order to improve heat reclamation, a circulatory composite system having one heat exchanger each in a supply air volume flow and an exhaust air volume flow is provided in an air treatment system and connected to a buffer reservoir supplied by a heat pump with heat energy. In addition, a method for operating a heat reclamation system with the structure of a circulatory composite system with an integrated heat pump is designed such that the volume flow of the heat exchanger is divided in the line leading to the heat exchanger. The at least two volume flows serve to flow through the heat exchanger (compressor) of the heat pump with a larger or smaller volume flow than the heat exchanger in the supply air.

Abstract: A modular heat exchange system having a refrigerant system for cycling a refrigerant through a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, and an evaporator, a heat source circulation system which circulates a heat exchange fluid, and a heat sink circulation system which circulates a heat absorption fluid, wherein the refrigerant cycles through the evaporator in a direction parallel relative to a direction of circulation of the heat exchange fluid flowing concurrently through the evaporator, and wherein the refrigerant flows through the condenser in a direction opposite relative to the circulation direction of the heat absorption fluid flowing concurrently through the condenser. In another aspect, the heat source circulation system includes a heat source and a fluid flow conduit connecting the heat source to the evaporator. In another aspect, the heat sink circulation system includes a heat sink and a hot fluid flow conduit connecting the heat sink to the condenser.

Abstract: A modular heat exchange system having a refrigerant system for cycling a refrigerant through a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, and an evaporator, a heat source circulation system which circulates a heat exchange fluid between a heat source and the evaporator, a heat sink circulation system which circulates a heat absorption fluid between a heat sink and the condenser, a fluid management system having temperature gauges for respectively reading core temperatures of the heat source and the heat sink, and a thermal energy source from which thermal energy is transferred to the heat exchange fluid when the core temperature of the heat source falls below a threshold temperature while the core temperature of the heat sink is maintained at a constant temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and methods employing halogen lithium chloride for dehumidification in air conditioning. More particularly, the present invention is comprised of a dehumidifier with concentrated aqueous halogen lithium chloride as desiccant and regenerator (or concentrator) of diluted desiccant for reuse. The dehumidification portion of the apparatus utilizes woven fiberglass cloth in a construction that presents a very large surface area with required characteristics to support efficient and rapid interaction between desiccant and air. The construction also allows air to move between a large number of parallel arranged corridors of woven fiberglass cloth wetted with desiccant for interaction. Evaporation of water from diluted desiccant is aided by use of vacuum to lower water evaporation temperature, and electronically controlled microwave is employed to heat only the solution for desiccant regeneration to save energy.

Abstract: The present invention provides a refrigerator including an outer casing, an inner casing mounted inside the outer casing to define a refrigerating chamber and a freezing chamber, an evaporator installed between the outer casing and the inner casing to supply cool air, a separate room positioned in any one of the refrigerating chamber and the freezing chamber, and a passage for gliding the cool air generated by the evaporator directly to the separate room. In this configuration, the cooling efficiency of the separate room can be improved.

Abstract: A method for dehumidifying a refrigeration system especially to dehumidify a refrigerated transporting container is disclosed. The refrigeration system comprises a refrigeration circuit including an evaporator, a compressor, an expansion valve and a condenser. The refrigeration system also comprises a control unit and a cooling space, the evaporator is placed in the cooling space and air blows over the evaporator to be cooled down. The dehumidification method is stepwise, and the method comprises a dehumidification mode and a re-establish mode. During the dehumidifying process the system shifts between the dehumidification mode and a re-establish mode stepwise dehumidifying the air in the container in such a way that the measured parameters especially the compartment temperature stays within acceptable limits.

Abstract: An upgradeable A/C maintenance system and methodology is provided including one or more modular manifolds for mounting and fluidly connecting several components. Embodiments include first and second manifolds, each for removably mounting a plurality of components, and each comprising an internal passage for fluidly connecting at least two of the plurality of components to each other, and a port for fluidly connecting the internal passage to an external surface of the first manifold. The first and second manifolds are removably attachable to each other such that their respective ports fluidly communicate with each other. The first manifold provides a first functionality for the system when the second manifold is not attached to the first manifold, and the second manifold provides a second functionality different from the first functionality when the second manifold is attached to the first manifold.

Abstract: An air conditioner is provided. The air conditioner includes: an outdoor heat exchange unit in which a plurality of refrigerant tubes are disposed to be separated in a plurality of columns in a vertical direction to exchange heat of outdoor air and a refrigerant; a first refrigerant distribution device having branch pipes connected to a plurality of refrigerant tubes, respectively, of an upper part among the plurality of refrigerant tubes; a second refrigerant distribution device having branch pipes connected to a plurality of refrigerant tubes, respectively, of a lower part among the plurality of refrigerant tubes; and a communication pipe for communicating one of the branch pipes of the first refrigerant distribution device and one of the branch pipes of the second refrigerant distribution device.

Abstract: A low profile ice maker/dispenser and water dispenser having a high ice making capacity, for ice nugget manufacture is provided, wherein ice nuggets are metered out of a storage bin via a nugget dispenser outlet, and whereby water is dispensed via a water dispenser outlet. A refrigeration cycle is used, wherein an auger compresses ice on a wall of an evaporator and delivers the ice to the ice bin, breaking it into nuggets along the way. An outer wall of the evaporator is comprised of part of the water reservoir. A baffle in the ice bin facilitates metering of the amount of ice discharged. The system comprises a closed system that enables efficient cleaning of the system.

Abstract: To provide a beverage dispenser capable of appropriately and smoothly supplying a supercooled beverage. According to the present invention, there is disclosed a beverage dispenser including a beverage supply circuit 7 which supplies a carbonated beverage to the outside a primary cooling device 13, a secondary cooling device 30, and a heat exchanger 16 for supercooling which allows these components to cool the carbonated beverage flowing through the beverage supply circuit 7 into a supercooled state at a temperature of a solidifying point or less. The heat exchanger 16 supplies the carbonated beverage in the supercooled state to release the supercooled state in the outside, and the carbonated beverage on standby for serving in a portion of the beverage supply circuit 7 cooled by at least the heat exchanger 16 for supercooling is maintained in an unsaturated state.

Abstract: An insulating can cooler, which plays sounds. The cooler consists of a cylindrical enclosure, which is open on top and enclosed on the bottom. The cooler also consists of a sound device that will activate when a can or bottle is inserted in or extracted from the cooler. Have the ability to record a sound when a button is held in for a period of time; and the ability to download music from the Internet or other devices; and the ability to shut off and change the sound with a switch.

Abstract: The present invention provides a portable ice chest having an improved foot operated lid or lid arrangement. The foot operated linkages are spaced away from the food holding compartment of the ice chest, being provided at end portions or in side panels of a container body. In one embodiment, a single lid or cover is provided. In another embodiment, a pair of lids or covers are provided.

Abstract: Provided is an environmentally friendly refreezable barrel for chilling a plurality of items in an energy efficient manner that also conserves water. The refreezable barrel includes a cooler body defining an open end and a closed end portion. The cooler body defines a cavity extending from the open end towards the closed end portion. The cavity is configured to receive the plurality of items. A cooling element is disposed within the cooler body and is refreezable to mitigate temperature rise within the cooler body to prolong the melting of ice within the barrel, thereby reducing the overall amount of water used by the barrel. The refreezable barrel also includes a cooler stand defining a recess configured to engage with the closed end portion of the cooler body.

Abstract: Provided is a refrigeration circuit including a compressor such as a compressor having a built-in motor, a condenser, a pressure reduction and expansion means, and an evaporator. The refrigeration circuit uses R1234yf as a refrigerant and provides therein a radical-capturing agent or a polymerization inhibitor. When the R1234yf as a new refrigerant is used and there is a possibility that radicals are formed, it is possible to prevent or suppress generation of radicals and prevent polymerization of R1234yf so that a target performance can be realized even when the new refrigerant is used.

Abstract: A recycling apparatus for spent protective atmosphere gas contaminated with fouling organic decomposition byproduct materials. The recycling apparatus includes a compressor having an inlet connected to a spent protective atmosphere gas supply line, and a solvent supply configured to supply solvent to a gas passage at or upstream of the compressor. The recycling apparatus also includes a first chamber connected to an outlet of the compressor, where the first chamber is configured to receive compressed gas from the compressor and to collect a mixture including the solvent and any contaminants entrapped or dissolved in the solvent.

Abstract: Processes for the separation of a hydrocarbon-containing feed streams are described herein.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for the separation of a feed mixture into higher-boiling and lower boiling fractions in a continuously operated distillation apparatus uses at least one inlet pipe for feeding feed mixtures, an outlet for the lower-boiling fraction, an outlet for the higher-boiling fraction and a heating device. The distillation apparatus includes at least two condensation stages, each of a different temperature level, the condensation stages upstream in direction of the vapour flow having a higher temperature level than the downstream stages. Separation-effective internals are installed between the condensation stages, partial condensation taking place in the condensation stages, partial amounts that have not condensed in these stages being fed to downstream separation-effective internals or condensation stages of lower temperature level and partial amounts that have condensed are passed via separation-effective internals in direction of the outlet means for the higher-boiling fraction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for separating off C2+-hydrocarbons from a feed fraction containing essentially nitrogen and hydrocarbons, wherein a) the feed fraction (1, 20) is partially condensed (E1, E1?, E3) and separated by rectification (T) into a C2+-hydrocarbon-rich fraction (11) and a C2+-hydrocarbon-depleted fraction (2), b) the C2+-hydrocarbon-depleted fraction (2) is partially condensed (E2) and separated into a liquid fraction which forms at least in part the reflux (3) for the separation by rectification (T), and a C2+-hydrocarbon-depleted gas fraction (4), and c) the C2+-hydrocarbon-depleted gas fraction (4) is separated in a double-column process (N) into a nitrogen-rich fraction (8?) and a methane-rich fraction (7?). According to the invention, the liquid fraction obtained in process step b) is fed (10) at least in part likewise to the double-column process (N) and separated therein into a nitrogen-rich fraction (8?) and a methane-rich fraction (7?).

Abstract: An apparatus and to a method for producing krypton and xenon by separating air by cryogenic distillation and in particular to a method for separating gasses from air using internal compression (in which the gaseous oxygen is produced by vaporization under pressure in the exchange line) where a krypton/xenon mixture is extracted is provided.

Abstract: A method for inlaying a gold ornament is disclosed. A substrate is provided which has an outer surface. A groove is defined in the substrate through the outer surface. A gold ornament is manufactured. The gold ornament has substantially the same shape as the groove. The gold ornament is placed in the groove wherein is positioned with metallic solder. Then the substrate is heated, whereby the melting and subsequent cooling of the solder bonds the gold ornament to the substrate. A housing for electronic device inlaid with a gold ornament made by the present method is also provided.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the jewelry setting comprises a setting socket having at least one base plate and a plurality of prong members extending from said base plate. At least one first gemstone having a substantially non-existent pavilion is secured to the setting. At least one second gemstone having a substantially high reflective property is secured to the base plate, and located a distance predetermined from the first gemstone. The ambient light passing through and thereafter out of the first gemstone is reflected back from the second gemstone such that the brilliance and scintillation of the first gemstone is substantially enhanced giving optical depth to the first gemstone.

Abstract: The present invention includes gemstone settings and methods of manufacturing gemstone settings including a primary gem capable of displaying a plurality of images corresponding to one or more objects placed within in a focal region outside of the primary gem. The plurality of images is displayed by flattening the bottom of the primary gem and faceting the crown to specifications that allow light to pass through the gem and not substantially reflect against a faceted pavilion.

Abstract: Process for improving the chemical durability of glass by modifying at least one surface of a glass substrate. The modification process utilizes crystalline metal oxide particles with a mean aerodynamic particle diameter of less than 1000 nm, which are at least partially embedded on and into the glass surface. Apparatus for depositing crystalline metal oxide particles on glass surface.

Abstract: Glass is mass-produced with a glass melting furnace comprising a melting tank, at least a wall surface in contact with molten glass thereof being made of refractory material, at least one pair of electrodes placed so as to be in contact with the molten glass held in the melting tank for ohmically heating the molten glass held in the melting tank; and at least one metallic member, at least a surface of which is made of metal and placed so as to be substantially always in contact with the molten glass held in the melting tank. Every metallic member is, when the melting tank is filled with the molten glass, placed so as to be substantially always outside an electric current flowing region which is formed by the electrodes into the molten glass held in the melting tank.

Abstract: Provided is a heat treatment apparatus for tempering glass capable of stabilizing quality and increasing productivity by inducing a stability and smoothness between processes during automatically performing of a heat treatment operation for the tempered surface of thin plate type glass, and including a preheating furnace, a main body furnace, and a cooling furnace, the apparatus including: a traveling unit for moving a conveying bogie on a pair of rails installed in parallel on the preheating furnace, the main body furnace, and the cooling furnace; a rack elevating unit for stably performing an up and down motion of a rack in which the thin plate type glass included in the conveying bogie is accommodated; and a muffle disposed on the main body furnace and performing an indirect heating operation.

Abstract: A mold of a glassware molding machine has two half-molds movable between a closed molding position and an open extraction position by a mold opening/closing assembly, wherein two actuating arms, each fitted to a respective half-mold, are rotated about respective fixed hinge axes by an actuator assembly having a central linear actuator, and two lateral linear actuators located substantially on opposite sides of the central actuator; the actuators having respective movable members translating respectively along a central axis and two lateral axes parallel to one another and to the fixed hinge axes; and the central axis being located at a distance from a plane of the lateral axes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a washing machine having an upper washing unit and a lower washing unit. The upper washing unit is connected to the lower washing unit through connection parts protruded upwardly from the upper end of the lower washing unit.

Abstract: A washing machine with a single input hose for both hot and cold water. The solenoid-operated water mixing valve assembly has a direct attachment to the hot and cold water supply valves. A flexible hose connects the washing machine to the solenoid-operated water mixing valve assembly. When the washing machine fill cycle begins, the solenoid-operated water mixing valve assembly is turned on and the water is output to the flexible hose. When the washing machine fill cycle ends, the water supply is turned off. The hot and cold water are mixed prior to input to the flexible hose, and as a result, only one flexible hose is required to supply water to the washing machine. The flexible hose is attached to the output of the solenoid-operated water mixing valve assembly and therefore is not under water pressure unless the washing machine is in a fill cycle.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for actively dehumidifying the treating chamber of a laundry treating appliance to retard or eliminate the adverse effects of moisture-laden laundry remaining in the treating chamber or moisture remaining in the treating chamber or other areas of the appliance.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a washing machine which minimizes the number of dampers and effectively prevents vibration, and an outer tub supporting structure thereof. The washing machine includes a housing forming an external appearance of the washing machine, an outer tub provided in the housing to store water, an inner tub rotatably mounted within the outer tub, a driving device including a rotary shaft passing through the outer tub and connected to the inner tub to rotate the inner tub, a bearing surrounding the rotary shaft and fixed to the outer tub to prevent rotation of the outer tub during rotation of the rotary shaft, a bearing housing formed on the outer tub such that the bearing is mounted within the bearing housing, and a damping unit provided with a first end supporting the bearing housing and a second end fixed to the washing machine housing to reduce vibration of the outer tub.

Abstract: An appliance system that includes an appliance group containing at least two appliances, a first appliance designed to perform a first consumer function related to the first appliance and a second appliance that is separate from the first appliance and designed to perform a second consumer function related to the second appliance. The appliance system also includes a thermal energy generator, typically a heat pump, where the thermal energy heats at least one thermal energy bearing fluid and is operably connected to the first and second appliances to deliver thermal energy to the first and second appliances simultaneously or at different times via one or more of the thermal energy bearing fluids.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a washing machine in which a balancer is directly mounted on a body of an inner tub without a front surface part of the inner tub. The washing machine includes an outer tub to store water, a body formed in a cylindrical shape provided with an opening at one surface thereof and provided in the outer tub, and a balancer connected to an inner diameter part at the opening of the body to reduce unbalance of the body generated during rotation of the body and to reinforce the body.

Abstract: A drum-type washing machine is disclosed, in which bearings are received in the bearing housing assembly. The bearing housing assembly may include a support portion coupled to a motor, and a coupling portion connected to a damper bracket.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a washing machine including a pair of tubs disposed in a main body and a detergent supply device to supply any one of the pair of tubs. A first detergent storage part, into which a first detergent is put, and a second detergent storage part, into which a second detergent is put, disposed above the first detergent storage part are provided in the detergent supply device, thereby reducing a width of the detergent supply device.

Abstract: An apparatus (2) for removal of dried furs from pelting boards (8) upon which the fur during the drying process has been fixed. The apparatus removes furs from the pelting boards (8) in an upright position that are successively supplied in upright position, and which at a wide end of the pelting boards are fixed in fixing holes in a top plate of a drying cart (6) in such a way that the upright pelting boards (8) with furs are in transverse and longitudinal rows.

Abstract: A lock includes a housing, a cable, a restrictor, and a lock unit. One end of the cable is fixed to the housing while the other end is detachably connected to the housing so as to selectively form an adjustable loop with the housing. The restrictor is rotatably disposed on the housing to selectively wedge together with the cable. The lock unit is disposed on the housing and can be selectively moved among a first position, a second position, and a third position. When the lock unit is moved toward the first position, the restrictor moves together with the lock unit to detach from the cable so as to allow the other end of the cable to disassemble from the housing. When the lock unit is moved to the second position, the restrictor restricts the cable to move toward a specific direction so as to shrink the adjustable loop. When the lock unit is moved to the third position, the restrictor wedges together with the cable, so that the length of the adjustable loop is fixed and not adjustable.

Abstract: A two-way opened padlock is provided with three dials and a key hole in a housing. The padlock enables using the dials or inserting a key into the key hole, to open and close the lock. A tail end of a cable is obliquely fixed on the housing and by elasticity of the cable itself, the padlock can be configured more sophisticated and tinier in a slender space. In addition, when the housing is hit, the oblique cable is not likely to be damaged.

Abstract: A vehicle door locking system, in which a push lock function is added to the door lock release lever of an existing vehicle, integrates a lock release function and a safety lock function into a single integrated lever to thereby permit the number of parts and the cost of production to be reduced. To this end, the vehicle door locking system includes a door latch assembly installed on one side of a door, an integrated lever operating the door latch assembly, and a cable connecting the integrated lever with the door latch assembly. The door is put in an open state when the integrated lever is pulled, an unlocked state when the integrated lever is in a neutral state, and a safety locked state when the integrated lever is pushed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing locks for doors of a plurality of models of motor vehicles, each lock comprising a latch (1) which is rotatable about an axis (A) and which is associated with a pawl (2) rotatable about an axis (B), and also a mechanical and/or electrical transmission arrangement for carrying out an identical list of commands, the positioning of the fastening points (3, 4, 5) of these locks being identical, and the relative positioning of their “S point” (S1, S2) being different. According to the invention, said mechanical and/or electrical transmission arrangement of each of the locks is identical and only the assembly consisting of the latch and the associated pawl is different for each model of vehicles, in order to achieve said positioning of the “S point”.

Abstract: A delivery system uses secure containers each equipped with means such as a keypad (8) or barcode reader (10) to input a single use delivery key. The delivery key is generated by an external code generator that produces pseudo noise codes. A generator (20) that produces the same sequence is provided in the lock and synchronisation between the two generators is provided by the delivered items.

Abstract: A combination lock with dual key numbers includes a casing, a latch, a locking piece and a plurality of restricting assemblies. The latch is slidingly provided in the casing, and the locking piece is pivotally provided in the casing. The latch has an abutting portion and a plurality of protrusions. The locking piece has a plurality of locking grooves. The restricting assemblies are rotatably provided outside the latch. Each of the restricting assemblies comprises a restricting piece, a first braking piece and a second braking piece. The first braking piece and the second braking piece are restricted by the restricting piece. The second braking piece has a guiding slot corresponding to the protrusion. With the relative rotation among the restricting piece, the first and second braking pieces, a user can set two independent groups of key numbers, which can unlock the combination lock, thereby increasing the convenience in use.