Freezer defrost method and apparatus
US6601396B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D21/008
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for freezer defrost, which are particularly suited for an automated system, include the formulation of algorithms utilized for this purpose. The algorithms are included in the firmware of an embedded controller and operate the freezer defrost cycle at temperature lows for increased efficiency. An application of the freezer defrost method and apparatus is also disclosed.
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