Refrigerated compartment with controller to place refrigeration system in sleep-mode
US7152415B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 18, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B30/70
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A refrigeration system is employed to cool a refrigerated compartment in a kitchen or restaurant. An electronic refrigeration controller controls various aspects of the refrigerated compartment, including temperature. When a push button is pressed, a “sleep-mode” is activated to safely shut the refrigeration system down and turn the evaporator fan off. An employee can then stock or remove inventory from the refrigerated compartment without cool air blowing on the employee. After a predetermined amount of time, the sleep-mode ends and cool air blows into the refrigerated compartment.
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