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Driving apparatus of a linear compressor

US6832898B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 2002
Grant dateDec 21, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04B2203/0404
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a driving apparatus of a linear compressor 1 having a power source capable of controlling output current and measuring output electric power, frequency of the linear compressor 1 is controlled such that the amplitude of current which is supplied to the linear compressor 1 is made constant and electric power which is supplied to the linear compressor 1 becomes maximum. With this, it is possible to drive the linear compressor 1 efficiently while following the resonance frequency which keeps varying with variation of a load. Further, a current detecting means 8 capable of detecting output current and electric power from inverter input current is provided, and it is unnecessary to newly add a current sensor.

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