Air-conditioning apparatus and air-conditioning system
US10077930B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B2600/2519
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air-conditioning apparatus and an air-conditioning system including a first unit including a compressor and a first heat exchanger, and a plurality of second units that each include a second heat exchanger. Each of the plurality of second units connect to the first unit via a plurality of branched pipes and a plurality of valves. The air-conditioning apparatus and air-conditioning system also include a storage unit that stores connection information indicating a relationship of connection between the plurality of second units and the plurality of branched pipes, and a control unit that detects whether the connection information includes a closed path pipe.
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