Refrigerator and control method therefor
US5931004A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2700/14
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A refrigerator having freezing and refrigerating compartments and a refrigerating H.M. cycle and a control method therefor, comprises a compressor for compressing refrigerant, a condenser for condensing refrigerant, a capillary tube for expanding refrigerant, a first evaporator mounted in the refrigerating compartment and a second evaporator mounted in series to the first evaporator in the freezing compartment; the freezing and refrigerating compartments divided from each other to be cooled, separately, a first fan mounted in the refrigerating compartment to circulate air passing through the first evaporator, a second fan mounted in the freezing compartment to circulate air passing through the second evaporator, and a control portion for controlling the operation of the compressor and the freezing and refrigerating fans, thereby performing both compartments to be maintained at the constant temperature.
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