US4128854A
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Compressor minimum off-time system
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1977-10-25
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Granted: 1978-12-05
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Expires: 1997-10-25
Abstract
Abstract A minimum off-time protection arrangement is disclosed for compressors, particularly refrigeration type compressors. A current transformer is placed in the circuit which controls the switching of the compressor and that current transformer provides a control signal to a minimum off-time circuit. The minimum off-time circuit prevents the compressor from being restarted for some minimum period of time after once being operated.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert T. Ruminsky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 04:39
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02H; H02H7/00; H02H7/08; H02H7/0816
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A compressor protection arrangement utilizing a minimum off-time system to insure that a compressor is kept deenergized for a minimum period of time in the event that it becomes deenergized for any reason, including: compressor control switch means including current conducting means adapted to control said compressor in response to condition responsive means; said current conducting means including current transformer means having a first transformer winding connected to sense the flow of current which is controlling said compressor switch means; a second winding of said current transformer means having a voltage output when said first winding has a current flow indicating that said compressor is energized; and minimum off-time delay circuit means connected to said second winding and controlled thereby to initially energize said compressor control switch means upon said condition responsive means requiring the operation of said compressor; said minimum off-time circuit means responsive to a loss of said current in said second transformer winding to keep said compressor deenergized for a minimum period of time regardless of the state of said condition responsive means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A compressor protection arrangement utilizing a minimum off-time system to insure that a compressor is kept deenergized for a minimum period of time in the event that it becomes deenergized for any reason, including: compressor control switch means including current conducting means adapted to control said compressor in response to condition responsive means; said current conducting means including current transformer means having a first transformer winding connected to sense the flow of current which is controlling said compressor switch means; a second winding of said current transformer means having a voltage output when said first winding has a current flow indicating that said compressor is energized; and minimum off-time delay circuit means connected to said second winding and controlled thereby to initially energize said compressor control switch means upon said condition responsive means requiring the operation of said compressor; said minimum off-time circuit means responsive to a loss of said current in said second transformer winding to keep said compressor deenergized for a minimum period of time regardless of the state of said condition responsive means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A compressor protection arrangement as described in claim 1 wherein said condition response means is temperature control means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A compressor protection arrangement as described in claim 2 wherein said temperature control means includes a temperature response resistance element to vary the output of said temperature control means in response to the temperature at said resistance element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A compressor protection arrangement as described in claim 3 wherein said compressor control means is an electromagnetically operated contactor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A compressor protection arrangement as described in claim 4 wherein said current conducting means includes a relay contact with said relay contact controlled by a relay coil operated by said minimum off-time delay circuit means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A compressor protection arrangement as described in claim 5 wherein said current conducting means further includes compressor safety switch means capable of being operated to protect the compressor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A compressor protection arrangement as described in claim 2 wherein said temperature control means, said current transformer means, and said minimum off-time delay circuit means are mounted in an enclosure to form a thermostat.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A compressor protection arrangement as described in claim 7 wherein said temperature control means includes a temperature response resistance element to vary the output of said temperature control means in response to the temperature at said resistance element.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
A compressor protection arrangement as described in claim 8 wherein said current conducting means includes a relay contact with said relay contact controlled by a relay coil operated by said minimum off-time delay circuit means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-12-04 | 1982-06-05 | 1982-12-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-12-04 | 1986-06-05 | 1986-12-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-12-04 | 1990-06-05 | 1990-12-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |