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Oil level detecting device for a compressor and an air conditioning system having the same

USRE46091E1 · kind E1 · reissue

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Filing dateMay 13, 2015
Grant dateAug 2, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC —)General

Abstract

An oil level detecting device for a compressor and an air conditioning system having the same are provided. The oil level detecting device may be provided in a compressor including a compression device that introduces and compresses a working fluid, a driving device mechanically connected to the compression device that operates the compression device, and a case that accommodates the compression device and the driving device thereinside and having an oil storage space that stores oil at a lower portion thereof. The oil level detecting device may include a detector including a supporting portion configured to be attached to the case and a detecting portion that protrudes inside the case. At least one property of the detecting portion may vary according to an oil level inside the case. The oil level detecting device may also include a signal processor including an electronic element having at least one reference property. The signal processor may compare the at least one property of the detecting portion with the at least one reference property of the electronic element and outputs a control signal according to the result.

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