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Method of controlling compressor for refrigerator and apparatus thereof

US7984617B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2003
Grant dateJul 26, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B30/70
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of controlling compressor for refrigerator and apparatus thereof are disclosed to control an operation of the compressor by optimum efficiency by changing freezing capacity of the compressor. The apparatus controls a rotation direction of the compressor installed in the refrigerator and changes the freezing capacity of the compressor in accordance with the rotation direction of the compressor, thereby effectively controlling the operation of the compressor.

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