US4295344A
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Refrigeration unit with water
Assignee: Carrier Corp
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Filing: 1979-11-08
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Granted: 1981-10-20
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Expires: 1999-11-08
Abstract
Abstract An engine-driven refrigeration unit includes a first heat exchanger functioning alternatively as a refrigerant condenser or as a refrigerant evaporator. When the heat exchanger is functioning as a refrigerant evaporator the heat transfer medium furnished thereto for providing a source of heat to vaporize the refrigerant is preheated by absorbing heat from a relatively warm fluid employed as the cooling medium for the engine driving the refrigeration unit.
Inventors
- 👤 William J. Hannett
- 👤 Thomas E. Brendel
- 👤 David S. Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:29
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25B; F25B13/00; F25B30/00; F25B30/02; F25B47/00; F25B47/02; F25B47/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
An engine-driven refrigeration unit including a first heat exchanger functioning as a condenser in a first operating mode and as an evaporator in a second operating mode of said refrigeration unit comprising: means for delivering water from a source thereof to said first heat exchanger for condensing refrigerant vapor delivered thereto when said heat exchanger is functioning as a condenser, and for vaporizing refrigerant when the heat exchanger is functioning as an evaporator; a second heat exchanger connected to a source of relatively warm fluid; a conduit connected to said first heat exchanger for delivering said water to said second heat exchanger to pass in heat transfer relation with said relatively warm fluid to increase the temperature of said water; discharge means connected to said second heat exchanger including valve means having a first position for directing the water from said second heat exchanger to the source thereof and a second position for directing the water to the inlet of said first heat exchanger; and means for placing said valve means in said second position when said first heat exchanger is functioning as a refrigerant evaporator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
An engine-driven refrigeration unit including a first heat exchanger functioning as a condenser in a first operating mode and as an evaporator in a second operating mode of said refrigeration unit comprising: means for delivering water from a source thereof to said first heat exchanger for condensing refrigerant vapor delivered thereto when said heat exchanger is functioning as a condenser, and for vaporizing refrigerant when the heat exchanger is functioning as an evaporator; a second heat exchanger connected to a source of relatively warm fluid; a conduit connected to said first heat exchanger for delivering said water to said second heat exchanger to pass in heat transfer relation with said relatively warm fluid to increase the temperature of said water; discharge means connected to said second heat exchanger including valve means having a first position for directing the water from said second heat exchanger to the source thereof and a second position for directing the water to the inlet of said first heat exchanger; and means for placing said valve means in said second position when said first heat exchanger is functioning as a refrigerant evaporator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
An engine-driven refrigeration unit in accordance with claim 1 further including sensing means for maintaining the refrigeration unit in its first operating mode until the temperature of the water increases to a predetermined level, with said sensing means thereafter placing said unit in its second operating mode.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
96 words
An engine-driven refrigeration unit in accordance with claim 2 wherein said sensing means includes a temperature sensitive device for sensing the temperature of the water discharged from said second heat exchanger and said refrigeration unit includes a valve having a first position for placing the unit in its first operating mode and a second position for placing the unit in its second operating mode, said temperature sensitive device maintaining said valve in its first position until the temperature of the water reaches a predetermined level, said sensitive device thereafter placing said valve in its second position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
An engine-driven refrigeration unit in accordance with claims 1, 2 or 3 wherein said relatively warm fluid is the engine coolant.
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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) | 1984-10-19 | 1985-04-20 | 1985-10-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-10-19 | 1989-04-20 | 1989-10-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-10-19 | 1993-04-20 | 1993-10-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |