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Preheater for compressor

US10514025B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 2015
Grant dateDec 24, 2019
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25B2700/2105
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A preheater for a compressor that is capable of heating a lubricant oil efficiently with smaller power is provided. A preheater for a compressor includes: a capacitive oil surface sensor that is provided at a compressor used in a refrigerating cycle, and detects an oil surface of a lubricant oil A in the compressor; and a power supply unit that applies high-frequency voltage to the oil surface sensor.

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