Heat pump
US9316402B2 · kind B2 · utility
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17Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B30/12
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A heat pump including a boiler is disclosed. The heat pump may include a quick-hot-water-supply tank and the boiler, which may be operated selectively based on a temperature of external air or an electric power rate per unit heat quantity.
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