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Air conditioner and method for controlling the same

US10088177B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2015
Grant dateOct 2, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF24F2221/52
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An air conditioner may have a structure in which a snowfall detection device is attached to a grill and a case, and an amount of snow accumulated on the grill is detected in a non-contact manner to control an operation of the air conditioner. The snowfall may be more stably and reliably detected, and also the air conditioner may more stably and reliably operated.

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