Patents Issued in June 21, 2018
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Publication number: 20180172292Abstract: A device for providing clean air in a beverage filling plant is described. The device includes an inflow channel with at least one filter for pretreating the air sucked in via a supply-air feed. The inflow channel is adjoined by a first outflow channel with at least one filter for treating the air pretreated in the inflow channel for feeding into a filling cleanroom of the beverage filling plant. The inflow channel is adjoined by a second outflow channel for treating the air pretreated in the inflow channel for feeding into a blowing cleanroom for the blow-molding of plastic containers. A dehumidifying device for dehumidifying the pretreated air is arranged in the second outflow channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Franz BRAUN, Holger MUELLER, Juergen SOELLNER, Max BRIKMANN
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Publication number: 20180172293Abstract: A system for cooling motor vehicles, having a covering subsystem having a shelter and a plurality of side walls being configured to accommodate a motor vehicle is provided. The system also has a nebulization subsystem fastened to an internal side wall of the shelter and has a plurality of nozzles configured to spray inside the covering subsystem microscopic droplets of water, the microscopic droplets of water being suitable to evaporate and realize an adiabatic transformation arranged to lower the temperature inside the covering subsystem. The invention also relates a method to realize the system for cooling motor vehicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Ernesto BIROLI
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Publication number: 20180172294Abstract: The present embodiments disclose a system (100) for reducing inlet air temperature of a device, comprising: a fogging system that provides air cooling, wherein the fogging system comprises at least one low pressure atomiser (110).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Charles Melvin OWEN
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Publication number: 20180172295Abstract: The disclosure describes trench-confirmable geothermal reservoirs that can snugly abut trench walls (that may be of virgin, compacted earth) for facilitating heat exchange and flow liquid from one lower end to an opposing top end, and vice versa, depending on desired heat exchange. The direction can be reversed for summer and winter heat/cooling configurations. A series of the reservoirs may be used for appropriate heat transfer. The water volume of the reservoirs is relatively large and slow moving for good earth heat conduction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Gary Scott Peele
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Publication number: 20180172296Abstract: A device for air-conditioning a room may be provided comprising at least one heat sink having at least one boundary surface facing the room, which can be brought to a temperature that is reduced in relation to the heat load, wherein at least one surface element is arranged between the boundary surface and the room, said surface element being at least partially permeable to heat radiation. A method may be provided for air-conditioning a room comprising at least one heat sink having at least one boundary surface facing the room, which is brought to a temperature that is reduced in relation to the heat load, wherein at least one surface element is arranged between the boundary surface and the room, said surface element being at least partially permeable to heat radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Alexander Buff, Sophie Lierschof
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Publication number: 20180172297Abstract: A fan coil assembly comprises a humidification unit and a water recovery system. The water recovery system comprises a member or members that retain water droplets, which may be micro water droplets and optionally collects some or substantially all or all of the droplets that are not evaporated by air passing through the fan coil assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Wayne Ernest Conrad
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Publication number: 20180172298Abstract: A fan coil includes a humidification unit having a water mist distribution tube, a water impermeable container, and a drain conduit. The water mist distribution tube has a plurality of outlets. The water impermeable container is positioned below the water mist distribution tube, and has a drain outlet. The drain conduit is connected in fluid flow communication with the drain outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Wayne Ernest Conrad
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Publication number: 20180172299Abstract: A fan coil apparatus includes a humidification unit having a water mist production member, and an air flow path. The water mist production member includes a chamber. In operation, a water mist produced by the water mist production member is present in the chamber. The air flow path extends from an air inlet to an air outlet and passes through the chamber. Air passing through the air flow path draws water mist from the chamber and out the air outlet. The air inlet includes a scoop positioned in a first portion of an air flow path of the fan coil apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Wayne Ernest Conrad
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Publication number: 20180172300Abstract: A fan coil includes a humidification unit having an inner container, an outer container, a water supply conduit, and a shut off valve. The inner container includes a water supply for a water mist production member and an inner container water level detector. The outer container includes a reservoir and an outer container water level detector, and the outer container is positioned to receive water which leaks from the inner container. The water supply conduit is connectable to a source of water and is in fluid flow communication with the inner container. The shut off valve is provided in the water supply conduit. The shut off valve is in a closed position when the inner container water level detector senses a high water level in the inner container or when the outer container water level detector senses a high water level in the outer container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Wayne Ernest Conrad
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Publication number: 20180172301Abstract: A ventilated locker includes a pair of sidewalls and a back wall connecting the sidewalls. A plurality of compartments is defined between the sidewalls, including at least an upper compartment and a lower compartment. A plenum is disposed adjacent the back wall, the plenum configured for connection to an existing HVAC system. At least one ventilation grille is carried by the back wall in fluid communication with at least one one of the plurality of compartments and with the plenum. At least one circulation fan is disposed in one of the plurality of compartments to circulate air from the ventilation grilles through the plurality of compartments.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Sam Allen
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Publication number: 20180172302Abstract: An apparatus and a method are used for controlling an air conditioning system for automotive body painting to regulate temperature and humidity in a paint booth based on difference between enthalpy of outside air and enthalpy of supply air. The apparatus includes a first temperature sensor measuring temperature of outside air, a first humidity sensor measuring humidity of outside air, a second temperature sensor measuring temperature of supply air, a second humidity sensor measuring humidity of supply air, and a controller calculating first enthalpy based on the temperature and humidity of the outside air, calculating second enthalpy based on the temperature and humidity of the supply air, and controlling the air conditioning system to regulate the temperature and humidity of the supply air when difference between the first enthalpy and the second enthalpy is below or exceeds a reference enthalpy range.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Kyung Mo Jang
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Publication number: 20180172303Abstract: A fan coil includes a humidification unit having a water filter, a leak container, and a shut off valve. The water filter includes an inlet connectable to a source of water and a filtered water outlet in flow communication with a downstream portion of the humidification unit. The leak container includes a reservoir and a leak container water level detector. The leak container is positioned to receive water which leaks from the water filter or flow conduits leading to or from the water filter. The shut off valve is provided in the water supply conduit, and is operable between an open position and a closed position. The shut off valve is in the closed position when the leak container water level detector senses a high water level in the leak container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Wayne Ernest Conrad
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Publication number: 20180172304Abstract: A method of providing ventilation for an enclosed space includes detecting, by a controller including one or more processing devices, an operation of a door to the enclosed space in response to receiving a first signal indicative of an electrical characteristic of a motor that operates the door to the enclosed space. The method further includes generating, by the controller responsive to detecting the operation of the door, a control signal configured to operate a ventilation system to exhaust air from within the enclosed space to an environment outside of the enclosed space. The method also includes transmitting the control signal to cause an activation of the ventilation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Jason Wolfson
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Publication number: 20180172305Abstract: An air conditioner maintains a pleasant indoor temperature or humidity without making a user feel wind speed. The air conditioner includes a housing comprising a discharge plate having a plurality of discharge holes and an outlet, a heat exchanger configured to exchange heat with air introduced into the housing, a blower fan configured to allow the heat-exchanged air to flow through the discharge plate or the outlet, a discharge blade having a plurality of blade holes and configured to open and close the outlet; and a controller configured to control the heat-exchanged air to be discharged through the discharge holes and the blade holes when the outlet is closed and configured to reduce a frequency of a compressor to a predetermined value when an indoor relative humidity is within a predetermined range.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kil Soo SON, Seok Kyun KIM, Cheol Min Jo, Dong Suk KIM, Jong Gil PARK, Byoung-Ok AHN, Hong Seok JUN, Oh Kun CHUNG, Jung Rok HEO, Jun HWANG
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Publication number: 20180172306Abstract: An energy-reducing method and apparatus for retrofitting a single zone, constant volume HVAC system, with or without an economizer, that provides heating, cooling, and ventilation to occupants within a building space. The present invention includes the introduction of a programmable logic controller and variable frequency drive (VFD) that takes control of the existing fan, heating, cooling, and optional economizer operation. The reduction of the fan speed in the ventilation mode when the 100% operation is not needed saves significant energy of the existing constant volume HVAC system where the fan motor is designed to run 100% of the time.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Transformative Wave Technologies LLCInventors: Danny MILLER, Justin SIPE
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Publication number: 20180172307Abstract: Disclosed are a damper switch mounted on a damper having a blade opening/closing structure to open/close blades of the damper, and a damper including the same. The damper switch configured to open/close a plurality of blades of a damper according to the present invention includes a rotating part mounted on a damper shaft of the damper and rotated together with the damper shaft, a driving part configured to provide a power for rotating the rotating part, and a controller configured to measure a load applied to the driving part when the blades are closed, and interrupt an electric power supplied to the driving part when the measured load is not less than a predetermined value.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Byung Kyu YOO, Joo Hwan JANG, Byung Jun SHIN, Dong Bum KIM
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Publication number: 20180172308Abstract: The present invention provides a system for conservation and efficient use of energy through controlling and monitoring of devices, the system comprising at least one structure, wherein the structure comprises at least one zone, wherein the zone comprises at least one sensor configured to capture ambient data; at least one device; and at least one processing controller connected to the sensor and the device, the processing controller configured to receive the ambient data from the sensor and operating parameters from the device; a user module configured to receive input parameters from a plurality of users; an admin module configured to provide pre-defined parameters for operating the device adapted in the zone of the structure and manage and view the device adapted in the zone of the structure; a central processing module, connected to the structure, the user module, and the admin module through wired and/or wireless connection, the central processing module configured to process the data received from the pType: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Rajesh Ramnik Solanki
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Publication number: 20180172309Abstract: A management apparatus manages a plurality of air conditioning apparatuses based on a power consumption amount adjustment request. The management apparatus includes a distribution information generation unit and an information acquisition unit that acquires current state information for each air conditioning apparatus. The distribution information generation unit, when the power consumption amount adjustment is requested, generates distribution information used to distribute the power consumption amount adjustment request to the air conditioning apparatuses. The distribution information generation unit calculates a probability of each air conditioning apparatus canceling the power consumption amount adjustment request at a future time relative to a time point of the current state information, based on the current state information.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Nanae NIIKURA
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Publication number: 20180172310Abstract: Fan coil thermostats can provide energy savings by, for example, operating a fan coil system more efficiently. Fan coil systems employing such a fan coil thermostat may be more energy efficient. A fan coil system may include a fan coil that is configured for fluid communication with a source of heated fluid and/or a source of cooled fluid, a valve that controls fluid flow through the fan coil and a fan that blows air across the fan coil. The fan coil thermostat may include a controller that implements a control algorithm that calculates an error percentage value relating to a temperature difference between the current temperature and the temperature set point. The error percentage value may include a proportional term related to the temperature difference and an integral term related to the temperature difference. The controller may regulate the fan speed in accordance with the calculated error percentage.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Daniel J. Sullivan, Levi H. Geadelmann, Paul Wacker
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Publication number: 20180172311Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present disclosure a cooling and heating system includes a plurality of branch holes configured to provide different refrigerants to at least one indoor units. The device also includes a plurality of valves configured to respectively correspond to the plurality of branch holes wherein each valve is configured to select a refrigerant to be provided to at least one indoor unit. The different refrigerants are provided from an outdoor unit. The device further includes a plurality of ports configured to respectively correspond to the plurality of branch holes. The device also includes a processor configured to, in response to an input through the plurality of ports that include an indoor unit information including refrigerant information, control each of the plurality of valves to provide refrigerant corresponding to the refrigerant information through a branch hole corresponding to a port that the refrigerant information is input.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Dong-kue Lee, Jeong-mun YEOM
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Publication number: 20180172312Abstract: An air-conditioning apparatus indoor unit to be mounted on a wall includes: a front panel provided on a front side of an indoor unit main body; and a design cover formed of a transparent component and mounted so as to cover the front side of the front panel. The design cover includes a rectangular flat portion and peripheral wall portions provided at side portions of the flat portion and projecting on a back side of the flat portion. A plurality of projections each of which extends continuously from a left end portion of the flat portion to a right end portion of the flat portion in a front view, or a plurality of recesses each of which extends continuously from the left end portion of the flat portion to the right end portion of the flat portion, are provided on a back side of the flat portion, and the projections or the recesses are aligned in an up-down direction. A pearl coating is provided on a back side of the design cover, and a background color coating is further provided on the pearl coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2015Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Masato ISHIKAWA, Akimoto SUZUKI, Masahide KINAMI, Hisanori IKEDA, Youhei KOYANAGI
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Publication number: 20180172313Abstract: A profile of piping, particularly for making a heat exchanger for a condensation boiler. The cross-section of the profile has a trapezoidal portion with two bases and two sides, and a triangular portion with a base and two sides. A first side of the trapezoidal portion coincides with the base of the triangular portion. The second side and the bases of the trapezoidal portion and the sides of the triangular portion form the inner walls of the profile. A first angle between the first base of the trapezoidal portion and the first side of the triangular portion adjacent thereto is 45°-135°, preferably 90°. A second angle between the second base of the trapezoidal portion and the second side of the triangular portion adjacent thereto is 180°-270°, preferably 225°. A coiled heat exchanger for condensation boilers providing said profile and a condensation boiler providing said heat exchanger are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Marco DE NARDIS, Gianluca IACHINI
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Publication number: 20180172314Abstract: A fan includes: an impeller including a main plate having a first plane, a plurality of first blades each formed the first plane, and a shroud formed integrally with the plurality of first blades; a fan case; a drive source; and a rotation shaft. The first blades each include a linearly protruding region that is linearly increased in height from an outer circumferential side to an inner circumferential side, and a curvedly protruding region that is curvedly increased in height from the outer circumferential side to the inner circumferential side, the height extending in a direction in which each first blade protrudes. The linearly protruding region is welded to the main plate. Accordingly, a highly durable fan can be implemented that allows sufficient durability to be maintained even under a high temperature environment or an acid environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: NORITZ CORPORATIONInventors: Shuji KAMEYAMA, Keigo FUKUNISHI, Mitsuo NOMURA, Masaaki TAKATA, Yukio YOSHIDA, Tadashi TAKEWAKA
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Publication number: 20180172315Abstract: Disclosed is a thermostatic, electric storage, water heater for a water supply terminal, which mainly consists of a water storage tank (2), a heating pipe (3), a three-way water valve (16), an electrical control three-way water valve (11), a thermostatic water valve (9) for mixing hot and cold water, and a controller (13), wherein a horizontal end of the three-way water valve (16) is connected to a water inlet pipe of a hot water source, and a lower end thereof is connected to a second water inlet (17) of the electrical control three-way water valve (11). A fifth water inlet (4) on a lower end of the electrical control three-way water valve (11) is connected to a tap-water pipe, and a horizontal end thereof is connected to a third water inlet (12) of the thermostatic water valve (9) for mixing hot and cold water.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Zhaokeng Pan
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Publication number: 20180172316Abstract: A water heater including a tank configured to hold a fluid, a burner configured to manipulate a temperature of the fluid within the tank, one or more sensors configured to sense one or more characteristics of the burner, a fuel injector position upstream of the burner, and a controller. The controller includes an electronic processor and a memory. The controller is configured to receive one or more signal from the one or more sensors corresponding to the one or more characteristics, and control the fuel injector based on the one or more signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Jim C. Smelcer, Benjamin J. Bolton, Billy A. Batey
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Publication number: 20180172317Abstract: The invention relates to an integral solar collection cover designed for a carrier structure (2) which is anchored to the slab (3), a waterproofing layer for waterproofing channelled plates (4) and solar covering plates (5), and optionally, conventional plates (6), all of the solar covering plates (5) being hybrid, integrating the installation and photovoltaic solar collection devices for generating electrical energy, and thermal solar collection devices for generating domestic hot water and heat. Said solar plates (5) are “sandwich”-type panels made of polyester, transparent resins and polyurethane, comprising an upper layer (5a) which is flat or undulating with different finishes, below which there are installed photovoltaic cells (12) with wiring (13), electrical connectors and components, and a thermal water pipe circuit (14), which is inserted in cavities (15) that have been filled with a non-evaporable, low-boiling liquid, and provided with inflow connections (14a) and outflow connections (14b).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Enrique MIRASOL GIEB
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Publication number: 20180172318Abstract: An induced groundwater flow closed loop geothermal system provides safety associated with closed loop geothermal systems (e.g., no mixing of surface water, closed system fluid, and groundwater) and efficiency associated with open loop geothermal systems (e.g., increased heat transfer provided by groundwater flow). A heat exchanger connected to an external system is located in a hole in a geological formation. The hole has a depth below where groundwater is located. A fluid from the external system is routed through the heat exchanger. A pump is utilized to induce groundwater flow from the geological formation, across the heat exchanger and back to the geological formation to enable thermal transfer between the fluid and the groundwater and the groundwater and the geological formation. A casing may be located in the hole to provide structural support and grouting materials may be used to fill space around the casing enabling a groundwater flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Woods Technologies, LLCInventor: Kevin Woods
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Publication number: 20180172319Abstract: A cryogenic cooling system (CCS) includes a cylindrical housing having a first end and a second end. Also, the CCS includes a displacer disposed within the cylindrical housing and reciprocatingly driven between the first end and the second end of the cylindrical housing to compress or expand a refrigerant gas in a gas chamber. Further, the CCS includes a tubing unit coupled to the second end of the cylindrical housing and disposed adjacent to the at least one superconducting unit, wherein the tubing unit is configured to circulate the refrigerant gas received from the cylindrical housing through the tubing unit to absorb the at least one heat load imposed on the at least one superconducting unit to generate heated refrigerant gas, and convey the heated refrigerant gas to the gas chamber of the cylindrical housing to reduce or maintain a temperature of the at least one superconducting unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Ernst Wolfgang Stautner
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Publication number: 20180172320Abstract: Provided is a multi-stage plate-type evaporation absorption refrigerating device, including components such as a refrigerant water evaporator, a condensed water level gauge, a four-path solution heat exchanger, a vapor mixing tank, a first plate-type inner-coupling phase-changing heat exchanger, a second plate-type inner-coupling phase-changing heat exchanger, a third plate-type inner-coupling phase-changing heat exchanger, a first flash separation tank, a second flash separation tank, a third flash separation tank, a mechanical vapor compression pump and a condensed water level gauge.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Yisong ZHOU, Ding ZHOU
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Publication number: 20180172321Abstract: A molecular sieve chamber comprises a plurality of containers generally parallel to another and arranged in a matrix having adjacent rows that may be offset from one another. The plurality of containers may be spaced from one another forming a plurality of tortuous air passages from a first side of the molecular sieve chamber to a second side of the molecular sieve chamber opposite the first side. Each of the plurality of containers may include a venting passage having a plurality of apertures, and at least one molecular sieve positioned between the venting passage and a solid sidewall. A fan may be configured to blow air between the plurality of containers in a direction generally perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the plurality of containers. The venting passages of each of the plurality of containers may be fluidly coupled to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2015Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Ravikant T. BAROT, Brandon K. WILCOX
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METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A RECYCLE GAS STREAM UTILIZING AN EJECTOR FOR THE COOLING OF A UNIT OPERATION
Publication number: 20180172322Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a gas coolant for the direct cooling of a unit operation under a fixed heat load from its normal operating temperature (e.g., 300° F. and above) to a lower temperature (e.g., below 100° F.) in order to allow for maintenance or other non-routine work to be carried out in said unit operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: William J. Scharmach, Richard M. Kelly, Mohammad Abdul-Aziz Rashad, Yi Ma Lenhert, Matthew Thomas -
Publication number: 20180172323Abstract: A caloric heat pump system includes a pump is operable to circulate a working fluid through a stage. The pump includes a motor. A cam is coupled to the motor such that the cam is rotatable by the motor. The cam has a non-circular outer profile surface. Each piston of a pair of pistons has a cam follower positioned on the non-circular outer profile surface of the cam.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Michael Goodman Schroeder, David G. Beers, Michael Alexander Benedict
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Publication number: 20180172324Abstract: A thermoelectric module includes a plurality of thermoelectric components, a first electrode and a second electrode. The thermoelectric components have the same type of semiconductor material. The first electrode includes a first parallel connection part and a first serial connection part. The plurality of thermoelectric components is electrically connected to the first parallel connection part and each of the plurality of thermoelectric components is separated from one another. The first serial connection part is configured for being electrically connected to other electrical components. The plurality of thermoelectric components is electrically connected to the second electrode and located between the first parallel connection part and the second electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Yu-Li LIN, Yi-Ray CHEN, Bo-Yi SUNG
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Publication number: 20180172325Abstract: A thermoelectric system which comprises two substrates spaced apart from each other to form a gap and a plurality of electrically-connected semiconductor elements disposed between the substrates in the gap. The thermoelectric system further comprises at least one sensor and a seal which extends between the substrates and encloses the sensor and at least one of the plurality of semiconductor elements. The sensor is disposed between the substrates at an interior location spaced from the peripheral edge of at least one of the substrates. Additionally, at least one of the semiconductor elements is disposed between the sensor and the peripheral edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Masahiko Inaba, Jay Christopher Clark, Brian Comiskey
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Publication number: 20180172326Abstract: An evaporator includes a housing having a liquid inlet interface, a liquid outlet interface, and a vapor outlet interface. The evaporator also includes, according to various embodiments, a porous media disposed in the housing and having a porous wall that defines a conduit. The conduit defined in the porous media may be in fluidic communication between the liquid inlet interface and the liquid outlet interface of the housing. Also, fluidic communication between the conduit defined in the porous media and the vapor outlet interface of the housing may be through the porous wall of the porous media.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventor: Wei-Lin Cho
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Publication number: 20180172327Abstract: A falling film evaporator includes a housing and a plurality of evaporator tubes located in the housing. A liquid refrigerant distribution system is positioned in the housing and includes a manifold having a plurality of manifold outlet openings and a baffle positioned between the manifold and a distribution vessel and comprising a plurality of baffle openings. The distribution vessel has a plurality of distribution vessel openings for conveying the liquid refrigerant onto evaporator tubes when in use. A method of operating an evaporator includes conveying a two-phase vapor and liquid refrigerant mixture to a manifold and spraying the mixture out of the manifold through a plurality of manifold openings toward a distribution vessel. The mixture in impinged on a baffle located between the manifold and the distribution vessel and the liquid refrigerant is separated from the mixture via the impingement. The liquid refrigerant is collected at the distribution vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Marcel Christians, Bryce Kirk Moore
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Publication number: 20180172328Abstract: A heat exchanger or chiller may include a heat exchanger block having a first fluid channel for a coolant and a second fluid channel for a refrigerant, an expansion valve for controlling a mass flow rate of the refrigerant, and a connection flange having an inlet channel and an outlet channel for the refrigerant. The expansion valve may be designed as an electronic expansion valve. The inlet channel may be connected to the second fluid channel in a transition region of the inlet channel. The connection flange may have an insertion opening, which may communicate with the transition region of the inlet channel, and into which the expansion valve may be inserted such that the expansion valve may control the mass flow rate of the refrigerant in the transition region and evaporation of the refrigerant may first occur in the second fluid channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Timo Feldkeller, Markus Wesner
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Publication number: 20180172329Abstract: A refrigerating device includes a refrigerant circuit through which a refrigerant flows. A refrigerant collection container through which the refrigerant flows in a refrigeration cycle operation is detachably provided in the refrigerant circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventor: Shigeharu TAIRA
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Publication number: 20180172330Abstract: The efficiency of a household appliance device, in particular of a household refrigerator device, is improved. An inner container has at least one inner panel that delimits an interior at least partially. An air exchange unit is formed with at least two flow channels that run substantially parallel and that are in fluidic communication with the interior.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: ANDREAS LINDEL, ELMAR FAEHNLE, FELIX WIEDENMANN, THOMAS SCHAEFER
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Publication number: 20180172331Abstract: A first storage compartment's influence on a second storage compartment, when the first storage compartment and the second storage compartment have different temperature ranges and are cooled by a single cooler, is reduced. A refrigerator includes a compressor for compressing and circulating a refrigerant, a cooler provided to generate cold air through circulation of the refrigerant, a first storage compartment having an temperature maintained within a first range, a second storage compartment having an temperature maintained within a second range different from the first range, a first air passage for guiding cold air generated in the cooler to the first storage compartment, a second air passage for guiding cold air generated in the cooler to the second storage compartment, and a switching unit for guiding the cold air generated in the cooler to selectively flow into any one of the first air passage and the second air passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Matsuno Tomohiko, Iwamoto Tomoharu, Shimizu Kazuo
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Publication number: 20180172332Abstract: A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator includes a freezing compartment, a refrigerating compartment, a quick-chilling chamber, and a compressor that supplies cold air to at least one of the freezing compartment, the refrigerating compartment, or the quick-chilling chamber. The quick-chilling chamber is cooled by first cold air introduced through the compressor or second cold air introduced through the freezing compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Jin Wook KIM, Jae Hyung KIM, Gi Ha WOO
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Publication number: 20180172333Abstract: Described herein is an evaporator and evaporator system. The system comprises a refrigerant tube formed from an electrically conductive material, the refrigerant tube being shaped to comprise a plurality of parallel tube portions; an upstream refrigerant conduit for supplying a refrigerant to the refrigerant tube; a downstream refrigerant conduit for receiving the refrigerant from the refrigerant tube; and a plurality of separators for securing the plurality of parallel tube portions in a plurality of relative positions to provide a plurality of airflow gaps separating adjacent parallel tube portions, and to impede electrical contact between different tube portions in the plurality of parallel tube portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Victor F. Petrenko, Sameh M.I. Saad, Kazi Kased L. Ahmed
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Publication number: 20180172334Abstract: Disclosed are a dew condensation removal structure that removes dew condensation generated in equipment using cold such as refrigerating/freezing equipment and air conditioning equipment and that suppresses power consumption necessary to remove the dew condensation, and cooling/heating equipment including the dew condensation removal structure. The cooling/heating equipment uses the dew condensation removal structure, including: a cooling structure having a cooling surface that is directly or indirectly cooled by cold, the cooling surface facing outside air; and a dew condensation conveyance section provided on the cooling surface, in which the dew condensation conveyance section has a conveyance path that conveys dew condensation by capillary phenomenon, the dew condensation being generated on a surface of the dew condensation conveyance section.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Toru OKAZAKI, Masanori MINAMIO
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Publication number: 20180172335Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a refrigerated compartment and a machine compartment. A compressor is disposed within the machine compartment and is adapted to compress a refrigerant within a refrigerant line. A micro-channel condenser is positioned in communication with the compressor and adapted to selectively reject heat from the refrigerant into the machine compartment. A condenser fan is positioned within the machine compartment between the condenser and compressor. The fan is adapted to draw heated air through the condenser and also draw fresh air from an area adjacent the machine compartment and beneath the refrigerated compartment. The heated air and fresh air combine to define mixed air that is directed toward the compressor for cooling the compressor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Amit A. Avhale, Bruno Boehringer, Darci Cavali, E. C. Pickles, Vijaykumar Sathyamurthi, Lihan Xu, Yan Zhang
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Publication number: 20180172336Abstract: Disclosed herein is a refrigerator which includes a rear duct including a first guide passage configured to guide cold air generated in an evaporator and a cooling discharge port through which the cold air is discharged from the first guide passage to the inside of a storage compartment to cool the storage compartment, an upper duct including a second guide passage coupled with the first guide passage and an air curtain discharge port through which the cold air is discharged from the second guide passage to a front opening of the storage compartment to form an air curtain at the front opening of the storage compartment, and a blade to close or open the air curtain discharge port and which may form an effective air curtain with a simple structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Il Sung BAE, Joo Hee SONG, Joo Yong LEE
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Publication number: 20180172337Abstract: Disclosed herein is a refrigerator may include a cabinet, a door which opens a front of the cabinet, a panel disposed in front of the door, and a coupling unit which couples the panel with the door. And the coupling unit may include a first adjustor provided to adjust a position of the panel in a left and right direction, a second adjustor provided to adjust a position of the panel in an up and down direction, and a third adjustor provided to adjust a position of the panel in a front and rear direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Sung Pil CHOI, Cheon Seok KO, Sang Yong LEE, Hyun Gil JEON
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Publication number: 20180172338Abstract: An appliance having an appliance cabinet has at least one food storage compartment and an accessory removably mounted within the food storage compartment. An integrated accessory interface having a horizontally extending channel defining an upwardly extending curvilinear cavity is disposed within the food storage compartment, and an upwardly extending curvilinear integral tab is disposed proximate an upper portion of the accessory. The curvilinear integral tab extending outwardly and upwardly from the accessory and adapted to engage the channel to removably mount and retain the accessory within the appliance cabinet, wherein the curvilinear integral tab of the accessory is rotationally received within the horizontally extending channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventor: Michael S. Seeley
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Publication number: 20180172339Abstract: A domestic appliance apparatus, in particular a domestic refrigeration appliance apparatus, includes at least one inner container which defines at least one interior with a height direction and at least one rail element constructed differently than the inner container. The rail element is provided for supporting at least one storage element. At least one fixing unit is provided for fixing the rail element to the inner container. The fixing unit is provided for assembling the rail element from the direction of the interior. A domestic appliance or domestic refrigeration appliance having a domestic appliance apparatus and a method for assembling a domestic appliance apparatus or domestic refrigeration appliance apparatus, are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: ANDREAS LINDEL, ELMAR FAEHNLE, ANDREAS KEMPTE, ALEXANDER GOERZ
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Publication number: 20180172340Abstract: An assembly for a domestic refrigeration appliance includes a wire basket and at least one pull-out rail apparatus connected to the wire basket. The pull-out rail apparatus has a coupling unit which engages at least partially around at least one wire of the wire basket oriented in a first direction and engages at least partially around one wire of the wire basket oriented in a second direction that is different than the first direction. A domestic refrigeration appliance is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: HERBERT CIZIK, JESSICA DITTMANN, DANIEL BASSLER
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Publication number: 20180172341Abstract: A refrigerator includes a refrigerated compartment and a door configured to selectively seal the refrigerated compartment. A drawer assembly is mounted in the refrigerated compartment. The drawer assembly includes a glide and a drawer. The glide has a glide rail movable relative to the refrigerated compartment and a glide endcap directly coupled to the glide rail. The drawer has a front wall, a rear wall, a bottom wall, opposing side walls and a retaining clip. The retaining clip is directly coupled to the glide endcap. The retaining clip and the glide endcap prevent the drawer from moving vertically relative to the glide rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Chad ROTTER, Sanket V. PHALAK, Jeevan S. YADAV