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Method and apparatus for affecting defrost operations for a refrigeration system

US7716936B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 2006
Grant dateMay 18, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25B2600/0251
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method for affecting a scheduled defrost operation for a refrigeration system includes the steps of: (a) after an extant the scheduled defrost operation commences, evaluating at least one predetermined parameter relating to operation of the refrigeration system; (b) if the at least one predetermined parameter manifests a behavior of at least one first predetermined nature over at least one first time interval, continuing the extant scheduled defrost operation; and (c) if the at least one predetermined parameter manifests a behavior of at least one second predetermined nature over at least one second time interval, discontinuing the extant scheduled defrost operation.

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