Transport refrigeration systems
US12065018B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/88
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of controlling a transport refrigeration system including a refrigeration unit including a compressor, and a refrigerated compartment operably coupled to the refrigeration unit, and the transport refrigeration system is operable in a standby mode in which the transport refrigeration system is connected to and powered by a mains power source, the method including providing a first compressor speed, wherein the first compressor speed is less than a maximum speed of the compressor of the refrigeration unit; determining when the transport refrigeration system is being operated in the standby mode; determining whether a current time is within a first time period; and when it is determined that the transport refrigeration system is being operated in the standby mode, and when it is determined that the current time is within the first time period: operating the compressor of the refrigeration unit in accordance with the first compressor speed.
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