US4236380A
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Control system for automatic delayed operation of a gas operated absorption refrigerator
Assignee: Electrolux AB
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Filing: 1979-06-14
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Granted: 1980-12-02
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Expires: 1999-06-14
Abstract
Abstract An automatic control system for an absorption refrigerator in a vehicle, such as a recreational vehicle, which is connected to a motor-driven generator. The refrigerator is operated alternatively by either 110 A.C. voltage, 12 volt D.C. voltage, or by gas. If gas is only available, the refrigerator is automatically operated by that means, however, the ignition of the gas burner is prevented when the vehicle is stopped in a filling station and the generator ceases to operate. The arrangement has means which delays the closing of a circuit through a control system after another circuit, including a heating cartridge, has been interrupted.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter E. Blomberg
- 👤 Magnus C. W. Lindmark
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:57
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25B; F25B49/00; F25B49/04; F23; F23N; F23N5/00; F23N5/24; F23N5/245; F23N5/02; F23N5/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A control system for a gas-operated absorption refrigerator provided in a vehicle, such as a trailer, motor home or the like, said refrigerator being connected to a motor-driven generator and having a heating cartridge and means for alternate operation by electricity or gas comprising: a first electric circuit having said heating cartridge therein and including a thermostatically controlled switch and a magnetic coil, a second electric circuit having a safety device for said gas supply and being provided with a contact wherein when said magnetic coil is energized said coil holds said contact in said second electric circuit in an open condition, and an electric control circuit having a control system therein, said safety device for the gas supply in said second electric circuit maintaining said gas burner operative when in a closed condition, said control system functioning in such a manner that the gas burner is automatically operated if the first circuit with the heating cartridge is opened, and means for delayed closing of said electric control circuit through said control system when said first circuit through said heating cartridge has been opened.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A control system for a gas-operated absorption refrigerator provided in a vehicle, such as a trailer, motor home or the like, said refrigerator being connected to a motor-driven generator and having a heating cartridge and means for alternate operation by electricity or gas comprising: a first electric circuit having said heating cartridge therein and including a thermostatically controlled switch and a magnetic coil, a second electric circuit having a safety device for said gas supply and being provided with a contact wherein when said magnetic coil is energized said coil holds said contact in said second electric circuit in an open condition, and an electric control circuit having a control system therein, said safety device for the gas supply in said second electric circuit maintaining said gas burner operative when in a closed condition, said control system functioning in such a manner that the gas burner is automatically operated if the first circuit with the heating cartridge is opened, and means for delayed closing of said electric control circuit through said control system when said first circuit through said heating cartridge has been opened.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A control system for a gas-operated absorption refrigerator as claimed in claim 1 wherein said electric control circuit further comprises a thermoswitch provided with a resistor for heating said switch and dispoed in said first electric circuit parallel to said heating cartridge and said thermostatically controlled switch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A control system for a gas-operated absorption refrigerator as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a thermoswitch in said electric control circuit mounted adjacent to a part that is heated when said vehicle motor is operative and cooled when said motor is inoperative.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
A control system for a gas-operated absorption refrigerator as claimed in claim 1 wherein said electric control circuit includes a switch and a component which is charged with energy when said vehicle motor is operative, and is slowly discharged, and after discharging acts on said switch to close said second electric circuit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
A control system for a gas-operated absorption refrigerator as claimed in claim 1 wherein said electric control system has a switch, and a member whose energy is discharged while said vehicle engine is operating, and when operation ceases is slowly charged to act on said switch.
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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) | 1983-12-02 | 1984-06-02 | 1984-12-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-02 | 1988-06-02 | 1988-12-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-02 | 1992-06-02 | 1992-12-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |