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Apparatus and method for controlling operation of compressor

US7402976B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 2005
Grant dateJul 22, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04B2203/0402
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for controlling an operation of a compressor includes a controller for generating a control signal for selecting an operation mode of a compressor according to an operation load of the compressor; a first switching unit connected to a motor consisting of a main coil and a sub-coil and selecting the main coil or both the main coil and the sub-coil according to the control signal; first and second capacitors electrically connected with the first switching unit; and a second switching unit connected to the first capacitor and selectively connecting the first capacitor in parallel to the second capacitor according to the control signal.

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