Air conditioner and method of controlling the same
US8215122B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B2700/2104
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air conditioner and a method of controlling the same are provided. The air conditioner may include an outdoor unit, one or more indoor units operably coupled to the outdoor unit, a temperature sensor, a valve driver, and a controller. By monitoring an actual temperature and comparing the actual temperature to a desired temperature, a flow path, of flow direction, and flow capacity flowing to the one or more indoor units to adjust a heating/cooling capacity thereof as appropriate.
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