Condensate liquid management system for air conditioner
US5682757A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2321/1412
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An air conditioning system includes a compressor, a motor adapted for driving the compressor, a condenser in communication with the compressor, an expansion device, an evaporator which precipitates a condensate, and an electronic system controller. A liquid management system for the air conditioning system includes a reservoir for accumulating condensate precipitated from the evaporator and means for distributing the condensate for cooling at least one selected system component. A method of cooling an air conditioning system is also provided. The method includes capturing the condensate precipitated from the evaporator; distributing the condensate to various system components for cooling.
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