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Apparatus for controlling automotive air conditioner

US5018362A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 28, 1989
Grant dateMay 28, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60H2001/3273
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An automotive air conditioner controller for controlling the operation of an automotive air conditioner employing a variable displacement compressor capable of gradually or continuously varying its displacement. While the engine of the automobile is idling, the automotive air conditioner controller adjusts the displacement of the compressor to or near to the maximum, varies desired idling speed of the engine according to required cooling ability, and adjusts the actual idling speed of the engine to the desired idling speed. Thus, the engine operates at an improved fuel consumption rate without reducing the cooling ability of the automotive air conditioner.

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