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Method of controlling a rotary compressor

US5108269A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 5, 1989
Grant dateApr 28, 1992
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04C28/16
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Lift valves are used for controlling the capacity of a rotary compressor and to vary the built-in volume in the rotary compressor. When controlling the capacity of the rotary compressor, the built-in volume is adjusted by controlling the opening and closing of the lift valves in relation to one another.

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