Goods & Services

Air-conditioning apparatus; air-conditioning installations; boilers, other than parts of non-electric prime movers or engines; chiller units being parts of water and air cooling installations; chilling apparatus; freezing machines and apparatus; cooling installations and machines; refrigerating apparatus and machines; gas water heaters; heating apparatus; heating boilers; hot water heating installations; household electrothermic appliances, other than for beauty or sanitary purposes; water heaters

Abstract

[Problem] To provide an air-conditioning device and method which inhibit odor emission. [Solution] An air-conditioning device 1 includes an indoor heat exchanger 11 having a heat transfer pipe and fins 101b and a control unit 102 that controls operations, wherein the heat transfer pipe is made of aluminum and the control unit 102 performs a cleaning operation in which the temperature of the heat transfer pipe is regulated to 0°C or lower to thereby deposit frost or ice on the heat transfer pipe or the fins.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/48 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring prior to normal operation, e.g. pre-heating or pre-cooling
• F24F 1/0059 - Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units characterised by heat exchangers

Abstract

The present invention provides a controller. The controller comprises: a housing, a display screen, a mainboard, and an NFC module. The housing comprises an accommodating cavity; the accommodating cavity comprises a light-transmitting region; the display screen and the mainboard are both located in the accommodating cavity; the display screen is electrically connected to the mainboard, and the display screen is provided toward the light-transmitting region. The NFC module is electrically connected to the mainboard, the NFC module is fixedly connected to an inner wall of the accommodating cavity, and a vertical projection of the display screen on the mainboard is located in a vertical projection of the NFC module on the mainboard.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 12/47 - Security arrangements using identity modules using near field communication [NFC] or radio frequency identification [RFID] modules

Goods & Services

Air-conditioning apparatus; air-conditioning installations; boilers, other than parts of non-electric prime movers or engines; chiller units being parts of water and air cooling installations; chilling apparatus; freezing machines and apparatus; cooling installations and machines; refrigerating apparatus and machines; gas water heaters; heating apparatus; heating boilers; hot water heating installations; household electrothermic appliances, other than for beauty or sanitary purposes; water heaters [apparatus]; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods in this class.

Abstract

In a scroll compressor, at an end plate surface of a fixed scroll, an annular back pressure groove connected to a back pressure chamber is provided, and an arc-shaped first groove and an arc-shaped second groove are provided inside the back pressure groove in a radial direction. A distance between the second groove and the back pressure groove is shorter than a distance between the first groove and the back pressure groove. A revolving scroll is provided with a first hole and a second hole for guiding lubricant oil from an oil supply path to the end plate surface side of the fixed scroll. At least part of a movement locus of an opening of the first hole is included in the first groove. At least part of a movement locus of an opening of the second hole is included in the second groove. The first groove and the second groove at least partially overlap with each other in the radial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
• F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups
• F04C 29/02 - Lubrication; Lubricant separation 

Abstract

[Problem] To keep an indoor unit hygienic. [Solution] Provided is an indoor unit that has copper or copper alloy disposed in at least a portion of a ventilation path downstream from a heat exchanger.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 13/20 - Casings or covers
• F24F 1/0071 - Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units with means for purifying supplied air

Abstract

Disclosed is an air conditioner 100 comprising an indoor unit 10. The indoor unit 10 includes an indoor heat exchanger 12 and a vertical wind-directing plate 19. In the indoor unit 10, copper or a copper alloy is provided to a ventilation passage on the upstream-side of the indoor heat exchanger 12, a ventilation passage on the downstream-side of the indoor heat exchanger 12, or the vertical wind-directing plate 19. The indoor unit 10 comprises a control unit that carries out control for heating the provided copper or copper alloy.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 13/20 - Casings or covers
• F24F 1/0071 - Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units with means for purifying supplied air
• F24F 1/009 - Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units characterised by heating arrangements

Abstract

A controller includes a first storage storing setting information used for operation control of a heat exchange system that exchanges heat between fluid and a heat medium. The controller executes operation control using the setting information. A communicator includes a second storage medium storing setting information used for the operation control, the communicator communicates with external equipment, the controller and the communicator are mounted on an identical outdoor unit, an identical indoor unit, or an identical central control panel. The controller and the communicator execute synchronization processing between the setting information stored in the first storage and the setting information stored in the second storage, and in a case where the setting information stored in the second storage has been changed in response to a request from the external equipment, the communicator transmits the changed setting information to the controller in the synchronization processing.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/63 - Electronic processing

Abstract

The present invention provides an air-conditioning and ventilation system which provides a high level of comfort and performs appropriate ventilation. An air-conditioning and ventilation system (100) is provided with an air conditioning unit (40) which has at least a compressor and carries out air conditioning of a room (R1), and a ventilation unit (10) which has an intake fan and an outlet fan and ventilates the room (R1), wherein if a detection value from a carbon dioxide concentration sensor (20) or a free particle measurement sensor provided to the room (R1) is at or above a first prescribed value, the ventilation unit (10) increases the amount of ventilation, and the air conditioning unit (40) increases the rotational speed of the compressor.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/77 - Control systems characterised by their outputs; Constructional details thereof for controlling the supply of treated air, e.g. its pressure for controlling air flow rate or air velocity by controlling the speed of ventilators
• F24F 7/007 - Ventilation with forced flow

Abstract

In order to provide a highly reliable scroll compressor, etc. This scroll compressor (100) comprises: a sealed container (1); an electric motor (4); a crankshaft (3); a fixed scroll (22); an orbiting scroll (23); an orbiting bearing (13) that pivotally supports the crankshaft (3) so that the crankshaft (3) is able to rotate with respect to the orbiting scroll (23); and a frame (21) that has a through-hole (H1) for the crankshaft (3) and supports the fixed scroll (22), the scroll compressor (100) further comprising an orbiting balance weight (14) provided between the frame (21) and a mirror plate (23a) and rotating with the crankshaft (3), wherein the crankshaft (3) and the orbiting balance weight (14) are fitted together, and a gap is provided between a protruding part (31b) on the crankshaft (3) side and a fitting hole on the orbiting balance weight (14) side.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents

Abstract

Provided is a ventilation system for appropriately ventilating a given space. A ventilation system (100) is provided with carbon dioxide concentration sensors (21-23) for detecting the carbon dioxide concentration in a room, an air supply fan (13) for supplying air to the room, an exhaust fan (14) for exhausting air from the room, and a control device (18) for controlling the air supply fan (13) and/or the exhaust fan (14) on the basis of variations in detection values of the carbon dioxide concentration sensors (21-23).

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 7/007 - Ventilation with forced flow
• F24F 11/77 - Control systems characterised by their outputs; Constructional details thereof for controlling the supply of treated air, e.g. its pressure for controlling air flow rate or air velocity by controlling the speed of ventilators

Goods & Services

Computer programs; computer software applications, downloadable; downloadable image files; electronic control apparatus, electronic navigating apparatus, electronic testing apparatus, electronic monitoring apparatus, other than for medical purposes [not including geiger counters, high frequency apparatus for welding, cyclotrons not for medical purposes, industrial X-ray machines and apparatus not for medical use, industrial betatrons not for medical use, magnetic prospecting machines, magnetic object detectors, seismic exploration machines and apparatus, hydrophone machines and apparatus, echo sounders, ultrasonic flaw detectors, ultrasonic sensors, electronic door closing control systems and electron microscopes]; personal digital assistants in the shape of a watch; smartphones; telecommunication machines and apparatus; electronic publications; downloadable music files; measuring or testing machines and instruments; monitoring apparatus, other than for medical purposes; transmitters [telecommunication]; power distribution or control machines and apparatus; remote controls for air-conditioning apparatus; measuring and control devices for air-conditioning technology. Air conditioners for industrial purposes; air-conditioning apparatus; heating installations; air-conditioning installations; household electrothermic appliances, other than for beauty or sanitary purposes; stoves for household purposes, non-electric; boilers, other than parts of non-electric prime movers or engines; gas water heaters for household purposes; freezing machines and apparatus for industrial purposes; evaporators for air conditioners. Computer programming; technological advice relating to computers, automobiles and industrial machines; providing computer programs designed to the specifications of others; providing computer programs on data networks; providing computer programs on data networks (software as a service [SaaS]); monitoring of computer systems by remote access; cloud computing; electronic data storage; cloud storage services for electronic data.

Abstract

Provided is a propeller fan that can be made thinner, produces little noise, and is highly efficient. A propeller fan U1 comprises: a propeller (3) having a boss section (33) and a plurality of blades (32); and a bell mouth (8) provided on the outer circumferential side of the propeller (3). A first position (α), located closest to the suction side at the front edge portion (32a) of each blade (32), is provided in between a blade tip front edge (321) and a blade root front edge (323), such that in between the blade tip front edge (321) and the first position (α), the front edge portion (32a) forms a concave shape curving toward a blowout side, while a rear edge portion (32b) of the blade (32) forms a convex shape curving toward the blowout side.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 29/38 - Blades

Goods & Services

Computer programs; computer software applications, downloadable; downloadable image files; personal digital assistants in the shape of a watch; smartphones; telecommunication machines and apparatus; electronic publications; downloadable music files; measuring or testing machines and instruments; monitoring apparatus, other than for medical purposes; transmitters [telecommunication]; software for monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment using the internet; wireless monitor and data transmitter for monitoring and reporting climate conditions; wireless controllers to control heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. Air conditioners for industrial purposes; air-conditioning apparatus; heating installations; air-conditioning installations; household electrothermic appliances, other than for beauty or sanitary purposes; stoves for household purposes, non-electric; boilers, other than parts of non-electric prime movers or engines; gas water heaters for household purposes. Computer programming; technological advice relating to computers, automobiles and industrial machines; rental of computers; providing computer programs on data networks; software as a service [SaaS]; monitoring of computer systems by remote access; all the afore said relating to software for monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment using the internet, wireless monitor and data transmitter for monitoring and reporting climate conditions, and electrical controller for wirelessly controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.

Goods & Services

Computer programs; computer software applications, downloadable; downloadable image files; personal digital assistants in the shape of a watch; smartphones; telecommunication machines and apparatus; electronic publications; downloadable music files; measuring or testing machines and instruments; monitoring apparatus, other than for medical purposes; transmitters [telecommunication]; software for monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment using the internet; wireless monitor and data transmitter for monitoring and reporting climate conditions; electrical controller for wirelessly controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment. Air conditioners for industrial purposes; air-conditioning apparatus; heating installations; air-conditioning installations; household electrothermic appliances for heating, steam generating, cooking, drying or ventilating purposes, other than for beauty or sanitary purposes; stoves for household purposes, non-electric; boilers, other than parts of non-electric prime movers or engines; gas water heaters for household purposes. Computer programming; technological advice relating to computers, automobiles and industrial machines; rental of computers; providing computer programs on data networks; software as a service [SaaS]; monitoring of computer systems by remote access; all the aforesaid relating to software for monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment using the internet, wireless monitor and data transmitter for monitoring and reporting climate conditions, and electrical controller for wirelessly controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.

Goods & Services

Computer programs; computer software applications, downloadable; downloadable image files; personal digital assistants in the shape of a watch; smartphones; telecommunication machines and apparatus; electronic publications; downloadable music files; measuring or testing machines and instruments; monitoring apparatus, other than for medical purposes; transmitters [telecommunication]; software for monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment using the internet; wireless monitor and data transmitter for monitoring and reporting climate conditions; electrical controller for wirelessly controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment. Air conditioners for industrial purposes; air-conditioning apparatus; heating installations; air-conditioning installations; household electrothermic appliances, for heating, steam generating, cooking, drying or ventilating purposes, other than for beauty or sanitary purposes; stoves for household purposes, non-electric; boilers, other than parts of non-electric prime movers or engines; gas water heaters for household purposes. Computer programming; technological advice relating to computers, automobiles and industrial machines; rental of computers; providing computer programs on data networks; software as a service [SaaS]; monitoring of computer systems by remote access; all the aforesaid relating to software for monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment using the internet, wireless monitor and data transmitter for monitoring and reporting climate conditions, and electrical controller for wirelessly controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.

Goods & Services

Computer programs; computer software applications, downloadable; downloadable image files; personal digital assistants in the shape of a watch; smartphones; telecommunication machines and apparatus; electronic publications; downloadable music files; measuring or testing machines and instruments; monitoring apparatus, other than for medical purposes; transmitters [telecommunication]; software for monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment using the internet; wireless monitor and data transmitter for monitoring and reporting climate conditions; wireless controllers to control heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment Air conditioners for industrial purposes; air-conditioning apparatus; heating installations; air-conditioning installations; household electrothermic appliances, other than for beauty or sanitary purposes; stoves for household purposes, non-electric; boilers, other than parts of non-electric prime movers or engines; gas water heaters for household purposes Computer programming; technological advice relating to computers, automobiles and industrial machines; rental of computers; providing computer programs on data networks; software as a service [SaaS]; monitoring of computer systems by remote access; all the afore said relating to software for monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment using the internet, wireless monitor and data transmitter for monitoring and reporting climate conditions, and electrical controller for wirelessly controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment

Abstract

Provided is an air conditioner that keeps an indoor heat exchanger in a clean state and further carries out air-purification. An air conditioner (100) comprises: a compressor (11); an outdoor heat exchanger (12); an expansion valve (14); an indoor heat exchanger (15); an indoor fan (16); and a control unit that causes the indoor heat exchanger (15) to function as an evaporator and that carries out a process to freeze the indoor heat exchanger (15). The control unit carries out control such that the indoor fan (16) is driven during at least part of the period of the process and the temperature of the indoor heat exchanger (15) exceeds a predetermined value when the temperature is below the freezing point. The predetermined value is a temperature below the freezing point at which gaps between fins of the indoor heat exchanger (15) are not completely blocked with frost.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/48 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring prior to normal operation, e.g. pre-heating or pre-cooling
• F24F 110/10 - Temperature

Abstract

Provided is an air conditioner which puts a heat exchanger into a clean state. This air conditioner (100) comprises a compressor (11), an outdoor heat exchanger (12), an expansion valve (14), and an indoor heat exchanger (15), and also comprises a control unit which performs a process to cause the heat exchanger, i.e., the indoor heat exchanger (15) or the outdoor heat exchanger (12), to function as an evaporator, and to freeze or condense the heat exchanger, wherein the control unit performs control to raise the temperature of the heat exchanger prior to the aforementioned process.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/48 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring prior to normal operation, e.g. pre-heating or pre-cooling
• F24F 110/10 - Temperature
• F24F 110/12 - Temperature of the outside air
• F24F 13/22 - Means for preventing condensation or evacuating condensate
• F24F 1/0071 - Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units with means for purifying supplied air

Abstract

[Problem] To provide an air-conditioning device that achieves both increased reliability of a compressor and improved heating performance at the startup of heating operation. [Solution] A refrigeration cycle comprising an indoor unit 200 and an outdoor unit 100, wherein the outdoor unit 100 has: a refrigeration cycle that includes an expansion valve 110, a heat exchanger 114 and a compressor 108; and a control device 102 that controls the operation of the refrigeration cycle. The outdoor unit 100 is equipped with a pressure sensor 104 that measures the pressure of refrigerant flowing between the heat exchanger 114 and the compressor 108, and a temperature sensor 106 that measures the temperature of the refrigerant. When the refrigeration cycle starts heating operation, the control device 102 controls the opening of the expansion valve 110 on the basis of the degree of superheat of the refrigerant sucked into the compressor 108.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25B 1/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems with non-reversible cycle

Goods & Services

Computer programs; computer software applications, downloadable; downloadable image files; personal digital assistants in the shape of a watch; smartphones; telecommunication machines and apparatus; electronic publications; downloadable music files; measuring or testing machines and instruments; monitoring apparatus, other than for medical purposes; transmitters [telecommunication]; software for monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment using the internet; wireless monitor and data transmitter for monitoring and reporting climate conditions; electrical controller for wirelessly controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment. Air conditioners for industrial purposes; air-conditioning apparatus; heating installations; air-conditioning installations; household electrothermic appliances, other than for beauty or sanitary purposes; stoves for household purposes, non-electric; boilers, other than parts of non-electric prime movers or engines; gas water heaters for household purposes. Computer programming; technological advice relating to computers, automobiles and industrial machines; rental of computers; providing computer programs on data networks; software as a service [SaaS]; monitoring of computer systems by remote access; all the aforesaid relating to software for monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment using the internet, wireless monitor and data transmitter for monitoring and reporting climate conditions, and electrical controller for wirelessly controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.

Abstract

Provided is, e.g., a management apparatus configured to manage multiple types of instruments at low cost. A management apparatus includes a first communication unit connected to an air-conditioner via a first instrument network (ka), a second communication unit connected to instruments including a monitoring camera, a door lock mechanism, and an illuminating apparatus via a second instrument network, a third communication unit connectable to an upper apparatus, and a control unit configured to control the air-conditioner or the instruments based on a combination of the state of the air-conditioner received via the first communication unit and the states of the instruments received via the second communication unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
• H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks

Goods & Services

Air conditioners for household use; air conditioners for industrial purposes.

Abstract

Provided is a highly reliable scroll compressor, etc., having a simple configuration. This scroll compressor (100) comprises: a sealed container (1); an electric motor (4); a crankshaft (3); a fixed scroll (21); a turning scroll (22); an upper frame (23); and a lower frame (7). The lower frame (7) has a flange (73) in at least a part of the circumferential edge thereof. A part in the vicinity of the lower end of a cylindrical chamber (11) and a part in the vicinity of the edge of a bottom chamber (13) are fixed in a state of sandwiching the flange (73) therebetween. A lateral surface groove (73a) recessed radially inward is provided to the lateral surface of the flange (73) in the circumferential direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
• F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups

Goods & Services

Remote controls for air conditioners; remote controls; remote control apparatus. Air conditioners for household use; air conditioners for industrial purposes.

Goods & Services

Air conditioners for household use.

Goods & Services

Air conditioners for household use

Abstract

In some examples, a co-rotating scroll compressor includes a driver scroll having an axis aligned with the main axis and having a spiral involute, an idler scroll having an axis offset from the main axis and having a spiral involute intermeshed with the spiral involute of the driver scroll, and an Oldham coupling disposed between the driver scroll and idler scroll. The driver scroll may offset key slots so to engage with corresponding Oldham coupling keys. In another example, the Oldham coupling may offset driver scroll keys so to engage with corresponding key slots of the driver scroll.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01C 1/02 - Rotary-piston machines or engines of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
• F03C 2/00 - Rotary-piston engines
• F03C 4/00 - Oscillating-piston engines
• F04C 18/00 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
• F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
• G11C 7/10 - Input/output [I/O] data interface arrangements, e.g. I/O data control circuits, I/O data buffers
• H01L 27/108 - Dynamic random access memory structures
• G11C 11/409 - Read-write [R-W] circuits
• G11C 7/22 - Read-write [R-W] timing or clocking circuits; Read-write [R-W] control signal generators or management
• F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups
• F01C 17/06 - Arrangements for drive of co-operating members, e.g. for rotary piston and casing using cranks, universal joints, or similar elements
• F04C 23/00 - Combinations of two or more pumps, each being of rotary-piston or oscillating-piston type, specially adapted for elastic fluids; Pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids; Multi-stage pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids

Abstract

Provided is, e.g., a compressor with a high reliability. A compressor (100) includes a hermetic container (1) sealed with lubricant oil, an electric motor (6) placed inside the hermetic container (1) and having a stator (6a) and a rotor (6b), a crankshaft (3) configured to rotate integrally with the rotor (6b), a compression mechanism (2) configured to compress refrigerant in association with rotation of the crankshaft (3), a discharge pipe (Pb) configured to guide the refrigerant compressed in the compression mechanism (2) to the outside of the hermetic container (1), and a tubular oil ring (15) provided between the compression mechanism (2) and the electric motor (6). A cutout (s1) is, at a lower portion of the oil ring (15), provided as a first insertion portion into which the discharge pipe (Pb) is inserted.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04B 39/02 - Lubrication
• F04B 39/04 - Measures to avoid lubricant contaminating the pumped fluid
• F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
• F04C 29/02 - Lubrication; Lubricant separation 

Goods & Services

Air conditioners; Air conditioners for household use; air conditioners for industrial purposes; parts and fittings for all the aforementioned goods

Goods & Services

Air conditioners; Air conditioners for household use; air conditioners for industrial purposes

Goods & Services

Remote controls for air conditioners; remote controls; remote control apparatus Air conditioners for household use; air conditioners for industrial purposes

Goods & Services

Air conditioners for household use; air conditioners for industrial purposes

Abstract

[Problem] To provide an air conditioner that efficiently cleans a drain pan inside a casing. [Solution] The air conditioner is characterized by comprising an indoor heat exchanger 10 which exchanges heat with air, and a drain pan 30 which is provided below the indoor heat exchanger 10 and which receives drain water generated from the indoor heat exchanger 10, wherein the drain pan 30 has a heat insulating material 31 on a surface on the heat exchanger 10 side, and a metal member 32 is disposed in at least a part of the surface of the heat insulating material 31.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 13/22 - Means for preventing condensation or evacuating condensate

Goods & Services

Air conditioners; air conditioners for household use; air conditioners for industrial purposes.

Goods & Services

Air conditioners; air conditioners for household use; air conditioners for industrial purposes; parts and fittings for all the aforementioned goods.

Abstract

Provided is an outdoor unit for an air conditioning device, with which: pressure loss during use with an evaporator can be reduced; and high heating capability and improvements in cooling performance can be realized at low cost even under the influence of a liquid head caused by the wind speed distribution of a heat exchanger and the height of the heat exchanger.　The heat exchanger has a height of at least 1 meter and is constituted by three columns of heat exchange units that are arranged along the direction in which air flows. A first column heat exchange unit, which is on the upwind side among the heat exchange units, is disposed such that a U-shaped heat transfer pipe overlaps in a stage direction. Two columns on the downwind side are disposed such that the U-shaped heat transfer pipe straddles a second column heat exchange unit and a third column heat exchange unit. The third column heat exchange unit of an upper-side heat exchanger is connected to a gas header. The number of cooling paths connected to the gas header is greater than half the total number of stages of the heat exchanger, and is the same number of stages as the number of cooling paths connected to the gas header. The first column heat exchange unit of a lower-side heat exchanger is connected to a liquid coolant distributor. The U-shaped heat transfer pipe of the third column heat exchange unit of the lower-side heat exchanger and the U-shaped heat transfer pipe of the first column heat exchange unit of the upper-side heat exchanger are connected via a path connection pipe.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 1/14 - Heat exchangers specially adapted for separate outdoor units

Abstract

Provided is an air conditioner capable of outside air defrosting operation with outside air and maintenance of heating capacity even if the temperature of the outside air is lower than the freezing point.　In the defrosting operation mode in the heating operation, outdoor blower fans (22, 23) blow air to both of divided heat exchangers (20, 21). Furthermore, if the temperature of outdoor air is lower than the freezing point, an expansion valve (15, 16) connected to one of the divided heat exchangers (20, 21) is fully closed, and only in the heat exchanger with the expansion valve fully closed, defrosting is performed by sublimation action by outdoor air. This enables defrosting using outdoor air while continuing the heating operation even if the temperature of the outdoor air is lower than the freezing point.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25B 47/02 - Defrosting cycles

Abstract

Provided is a scroll compressor, etc., having high performance and reliability. The scroll compressor comprises a closed container, a fixed scroll (22), an orbiting scroll (23), a frame (21), an electric motor, and a shaft (3). Furthermore, the scroll compressor comprises a main bearing (11) installed in a shaft insertion hole (hf), an orbiting bearing (12) installed on an orbiting shaft (23c), a slide bush (13) installed in an eccentric hole (he) on the radially outer side of the orbiting bearing (12), and a ring (14) that closes an annular gap (g1) between an upper-end part (3b) of the shaft (3) and the slide bush (13) from above. Axial-direction installation areas (Q1, Q2) of the main bearing (11) and the orbiting bearing (12) overlap at least partially.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents

Abstract

A scroll compressor includes a hermetic container, a fixed scroll, a swing scroll, a frame, an electric motor, and a shaft. A first groove and a second groove are provided outside a fixed wrap in a radial direction at an end plate surface of the fixed scroll. An oil supply hole for guiding lubricant oil from a through-hole opens at an end plate surface of the swing scroll. A single opening of the oil supply hole alternately communicates with the first groove and the second groove along with swing of the swing scroll.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
• F04C 29/02 - Lubrication; Lubricant separation 
• F04C 23/00 - Combinations of two or more pumps, each being of rotary-piston or oscillating-piston type, specially adapted for elastic fluids; Pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids; Multi-stage pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids

Goods & Services

Air conditioning apparatus

Goods & Services

(1) Air conditioners

Goods & Services

Air conditioning apparatus, and parts and fittings thereof; Air conditioners for industrial purposes; air-conditioning apparatus; air-conditioning installations; Air conditioners.

Abstract

[Problem] To restrict not only an upper limit value but also a lower limit value of the power consumption of an air conditioner. [Solution] This air conditioner comprises a compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger, an expansion mechanism, an indoor heat exchanger, and an operation control unit for controlling the operation frequency of the compressor so that the power consumption of the air conditioner or the compressor reaches a value higher than a lower limit setting value.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25B 1/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems with non-reversible cycle
• F24F 11/47 - Responding to energy costs

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a system and method with which it is possible to minimize a temperature decrease during a dehumidification operation by each indoor unit, and in which the dehumidification capability does not decrease during low load. In an air-conditioning system: an indoor unit includes an indoor heat exchanger, a temperature detection means for detecting the indoor temperature, and a humidity detection means for detecting the indoor humidity; and an outdoor unit includes an outdoor heat exchanger and a compressor for circulating a refrigerant between the outdoor unit and the indoor unit. The air-conditioning system is provided with: a valve provided between the outdoor heat exchanger and the indoor heat exchanger; a rotation speed control means 32 for controlling the rotation speed of the compressor according to the temperature detected by the temperature detection means; and an opening degree control means 33 for controlling the opening degree of the valve according to the humidity detected by the humidity detection means.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25B 1/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems with non-reversible cycle
• F24F 11/84 - Control systems characterised by their outputs; Constructional details thereof for controlling the temperature of the supplied air by controlling the supply of heat-exchange fluids to heat-exchangers using valves
• F24F 11/86 - Control systems characterised by their outputs; Constructional details thereof for controlling the temperature of the supplied air by controlling compressors within refrigeration or heat pump circuits

Abstract

Provided are a system and a method which can prevent or reduce an intermittent operation and maintain comfort. This air conditioning system includes an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. The indoor unit includes: a heat exchanger; an indoor temperature detection means for detecting an indoor temperature; and a valve for adjusting the flow rate of a refrigerant flowing in a refrigeration cycle. The outdoor unit includes: a heat exchanger; a compressor; a frequency detection means for detecting the operation frequency of the compressor; and a valve for adjusting the flow rate of the refrigerant flowing in the refrigeration cycle. The air conditioning system further includes a control means for controlling the opening degree of the valve of the indoor unit depending on the indoor temperature detected by the indoor temperature detection means, the amount of change in the indoor temperature over a predetermined period of time, and the operation frequency detected by the frequency detection means.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25B 1/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems with non-reversible cycle

Abstract

[Problem] An objective of the present invention is to distribute a refrigerant at an appropriate liquid refrigerant flow ratio. [Solution] The present invention is provided with a heat exchanger having a plurality of flow paths for a refrigerant, and a distributor which distributes the refrigerant to the flow paths of the heat exchanger, wherein: the distributor has an inflow pipe through which the refrigerant flows into a housing of the distributor, and a plurality of outflow pipes through which the refrigerant in the housing flows out; and each of the plurality of outflow pipes has a first pipe, which has a first opening in which the proportions of a gas refrigerant and a liquid refrigerant flowing out therefrom changes in accordance with the height of a gas-liquid interface in the housing, a second pipe which extends from inside the housing to outside the housing, and a connection section which connects the first pipe and the second pipe.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25B 41/00 - Fluid-circulation arrangements

Abstract

Provided is a highly reliable air conditioner that produces a sanitary state in an indoor heat exchanger. An air conditioner (100) is equipped with a refrigerant circuit (Q), and is equipped with a bypass pipe (W) for guiding a portion of the refrigerant condensed in an outdoor heat exchanger (2) to the suction side of a compressor (1), a bypass expansion valve (7) provided in the bypass pipe (W), and a control unit. When an indoor heat exchanger (10) is in the process of freezing or condensing, the control unit controls an indoor expansion valve (12) on the basis of the temperature of the indoor heat exchanger (10), and controls the bypass expansion valve (7) on the basis of the discharge temperature of the compressor (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• F25B 41/06 - Flow restrictors, e.g. capillary tubes; Disposition thereof
• F25B 1/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems with non-reversible cycle
• F24F 11/48 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring prior to normal operation, e.g. pre-heating or pre-cooling
• F24F 11/84 - Control systems characterised by their outputs; Constructional details thereof for controlling the temperature of the supplied air by controlling the supply of heat-exchange fluids to heat-exchangers using valves

Abstract

Provided is a highly reliable air conditioner that keeps an outdoor heat exchanger clean. A control unit (30) for an air conditioner (100) performs, as first control after processing to cause an outdoor heat exchanger (13) to function as an evaporator to freeze or condense the outdoor heat exchanger (13), control to increase the rotational speed of an outdoor fan (14) relative to that during the above processing while driving a compressor (11) or while bringing the compressor (11) into a stopped state, control to reduce the rotational speed of the compressor (11) relative to that during the above processing while driving the compressor (11), or control to increase the opening degree of an expansion valve (15) relative to that during the above processing while driving the compressor (11).

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/86 - Control systems characterised by their outputs; Constructional details thereof for controlling the temperature of the supplied air by controlling compressors within refrigeration or heat pump circuits
• F24F 11/41 - Defrosting; Preventing freezing
• F24F 11/871 - Control systems characterised by their outputs; Constructional details thereof for controlling the temperature of the supplied air by controlling absorption or discharge of heat in outdoor units by controlling outdoor fans

Abstract

An air conditioner (A) comprises a room-temperature-sensing means (51) that senses the temperature of a room, a person-sensing sensor (110) that senses a person within the room, and a control unit (60) having an automatic turn-off function for stopping operation when no persons can be detected within a prescribed period of time by the person-sensing sensor (110). The control unit (60) disables the automatic turn-off function when the room temperature is outside of a prescribed automatic turn-off permission range (is within an automatic turn-off prohibition region) while the automatic turn-off function is enabled.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/49 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring ensuring correct operation, e.g. by trial operation or configuration checks
• F24F 11/65 - Electronic processing for selecting an operating mode
• F24F 110/10 - Temperature
• F24F 120/10 - Occupancy

Abstract

This air conditioner (400) comprises: a wireless LAN module (300) which pairs with a router (21) via a wireless communication path and communicates with the paired router (21); a storage unit (440) which stores connection information for connecting to the paired router (21); and a control unit (410) which transitions to a pairing mode for connecting to a desired router, when connection information (441) is not stored in the storage unit (440) after the power is turned on, and does not transition to the pairing mode, when connection information (441) is stored in the storage unit (440).

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/58 - Remote control using Internet communication

Abstract

Provided is an air conditioner in which a plurality of indoor heat exchangers are properly cleaned. An air conditioner (100) comprises: a refrigerant circuit (Q) that is formed by connecting via piping an outdoor unit (Uo) having a compressor (1) and an outdoor heat exchanger (2), and a plurality of indoor units (U1, U2, U3, U4) each having an indoor expansion valve (12) and an indoor heat exchanger (10); and a control unit that controls at least the compressor (1) and the plurality of indoor expansion valves (12). If there is an indoor unit that satisfies predetermined conditions among the plurality of indoor units (U1, U2, U3, U4), the control unit performs the processing for freezing or condensing the indoor heat exchanger (10) of the indoor unit, and in the other indoor units that do not satisfy the predetermined conditions, the processing is not performed, the predetermined conditions being related to the availability of the processing.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/43 - Defrosting; Preventing freezing of indoor units
• F24F 11/48 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring prior to normal operation, e.g. pre-heating or pre-cooling
• F24F 11/54 - Control or safety arrangements characterised by user interfaces or communication using one central controller connected to several sub-controllers
• F24F 11/61 - Control or safety arrangements characterised by user interfaces or communication using timers
• F24F 11/89 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
• F24F 13/22 - Means for preventing condensation or evacuating condensate
• F24F 1/0059 - Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units characterised by heat exchangers

Abstract

This air conditioner has a plurality of indoor units requiring different amounts of time for a freezing step. In order to execute a cleaning operation for cleaning the surface of each indoor heat exchanger, a control device has a function of controlling a freezing cycle through a compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger, an expansion valve, and the indoor heat exchanger in sequence. The control device executes, as the cleaning operation, freezing of the indoor heat exchanger, defrosting of the indoor heat exchanger, and drying of the indoor heat exchanger in this order. During the freezing of indoor heat exchangers, the freezing step is executed on the indoor units in descending order of the amount of time required therefor. For an indoor unit which requires the shortest amount of time for the freezing step, start of the freezing step is delayed such that the freezing step ends simultaneously with the freezing step for an indoor unit which requires a longer amount of time.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/43 - Defrosting; Preventing freezing of indoor units
• F24F 11/48 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring prior to normal operation, e.g. pre-heating or pre-cooling
• F24F 11/54 - Control or safety arrangements characterised by user interfaces or communication using one central controller connected to several sub-controllers
• F24F 11/61 - Control or safety arrangements characterised by user interfaces or communication using timers
• F24F 13/22 - Means for preventing condensation or evacuating condensate
• F24F 1/0059 - Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units characterised by heat exchangers

Abstract

Provided is an air conditioner in which energy consumption during cleaning of a plurality of indoor heat exchangers is reduced. An air conditioner (100) comprises: a refrigerant circuit (Q) in which an outdoor unit (Uo) having a compressor (1) and an outdoor heat exchanger (2), and a plurality of indoor units (U1, U2, U3, U4) having an indoor expansion valve (12) and an indoor heat exchanger (10), are connected via piping; and a control unit for controlling at least the compressor (1) and the plurality of indoor expansion valves (12). Until a prescribed indoor unit (U1) included in the plurality of indoor units (U1, U2, U3, U4) starts a process for causing the indoor heat exchanger (10) to carry out freezing or condensing, the control unit does not start the process in the other indoor units (U2, U3, U4).

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/43 - Defrosting; Preventing freezing of indoor units
• F24F 11/48 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring prior to normal operation, e.g. pre-heating or pre-cooling
• F24F 11/59 - Remote control for presetting
• F24F 11/61 - Control or safety arrangements characterised by user interfaces or communication using timers
• F24F 11/62 - Control or safety arrangements characterised by the type of control or by internal processing, e.g. using fuzzy logic, adaptive control or estimation of values
• F24F 13/22 - Means for preventing condensation or evacuating condensate
• F24F 1/0059 - Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units characterised by heat exchangers

Abstract

Provided is an air-cooling/heating switching type air-conditioning system which includes multiple indoor units, and includes: a receiving section configured to receive information regarding an operation state of air-cooling or air-heating from one indoor unit of the multiple indoor units; a switching section configured to switch the operation state of the air-cooling or the air-heating according to the received information; a control section configured to make such control that operation is performed in cooperation with the one indoor unit in a case where the operation state is switched; and a transmission section configured not to transmit, in the case where the operation state is switched, information on the operation state to other operating indoor units of the multiple indoor units and to transmit an operation instruction to equipment placed in spaces identical to those of the other indoor units to adjust temperatures.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/49 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring ensuring correct operation, e.g. by trial operation or configuration checks
• F24F 1/0007 - Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units
• F24F 1/06 - Separate outdoor units, e.g. outdoor unit to be linked to a separate room unit comprising a compressor and a heat exchanger
• F24F 1/32 - Refrigerant piping for connecting the separate outdoor unit to indoor units
• F24F 1/009 - Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units characterised by heating arrangements
• F24F 1/0373 - Self-contained room units for air-conditioning, i.e. with all apparatus for treatment installed in a common casing characterised by heating arrangements
• F24F 3/08 - Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatment; Apparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the arrangements for the supply of heat-exchange fluid for the subsequent treatment of primary air in the room units with separate supply and return lines for hot and cold heat-exchange fluids
• F24F 11/58 - Remote control using Internet communication
• F24F 11/80 - Control systems characterised by their outputs; Constructional details thereof for controlling the temperature of the supplied air
• G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric

Abstract

[Problem] To store a suction grill that is raised and lowered, regardless of the installation direction of the suction grill. [Solution] An indoor unit 100 of this ceiling-embedded air conditioner comprises: a fan 105 for circulating indoor air; a fan motor 106; a heat exchanger 103 through which a heat exchange medium is passed to exchange heat with indoor air; and a raising/lowering motor 113 for driving a suspension wire that allows a suction grill to be raised and lowered. The indoor unit 100 has: a decorative panel 107 that is disposed on the indoor side of the indoor unit 200 and provided with wire guide fixing portions which are formed so as to protrude toward an inner opening that is defined by a continuously extended edge for allowing indoor air to flow; and the suction grill that is attached to the decorative panel 107 and formed adjacent to the blowout port of the decorative panel 107. The plurality of wire guide fixing portions 107a are arranged so that a corner of the inner opening is located therebetween.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 13/20 - Casings or covers
• F24F 1/0047 - Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units characterised by mounting arrangements mounted in the ceiling or at the ceiling

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a ceiling-mounted embedded-type air conditioner. [Solution] The present ceiling-mounted embedded-type air conditioner includes: an indoor unit 100 provided with a fan 105, a fan motor 106, and a heat exchanger 103; a decorative panel 107 attached to the indoor unit 100 so as to face the air-conditioned space; and a grille 109 attached to the decorative panel 107. The grille 109 extends to a position neighboring an outlet 108 formed in the decorative panel 107, and at least one end of the grille 109 is provided with a dummy grille 109a that is a separate body from the grille 109 and that neighbors the outlet 108.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 13/20 - Casings or covers
• F24F 1/0047 - Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units characterised by mounting arrangements mounted in the ceiling or at the ceiling

Abstract

This air-conditioning system is equipped with a compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger, an expansion valve, and an indoor heat exchanger, and comprises: an acquisition unit that acquires the current value or power value, refrigerant suction pressure, refrigerant discharge pressure, refrigerant discharge temperature, and rotational speed of the compressor; an estimation unit that estimates the current value or power value of the compressor from the time variations in the refrigerant suction pressure, refrigerant discharge pressure, refrigerant discharge temperature, and rotational speed; and an output unit that outputs information relating to the deterioration of the compressor on the basis of the relationship between the estimated current value estimated by the estimation unit and the time variations in the actual current values acquired by the acquisition unit or the relationship between the estimated power value estimated by the estimation unit and the time variations in the actual power values acquired by the acquisition unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/38 - Failure diagnosis
• F24F 11/88 - Electrical aspects, e.g. circuits
• F24F 140/00 - Control inputs relating to system states

Abstract

Provided are: an air conditioning device capable of increasing the air intake surface area of heat exchangers used in a top flow-type outdoor unit; and an outdoor unit used in the air conditioning device.　The heat exchangers that constitute a top flow-type outdoor unit are disposed side by side to be divided into a plurality of unit heat exchangers 30U, the unit heat exchangers 30U are disposed so as to extend vertically from a bottom mounting plate 31 of the housing of the outdoor unit in a direction from the bottom mounting plate 31 toward an outdoor fan, the cross-section of each of the unit heat exchangers 30U orthogonal to the vertical direction with respect to the bottom mounting plate 31 is formed by a linear first side 32 and a pair of linear second sides 33 which are connected in a bent manner to both sides of the first side and have lengths greater than the length of the first side, gaps are formed between the mutually facing second sides 33 of the unit heat exchangers 30U neighboring each other, and the first sides 32 are aligned along the long side of the bottom mounting plate 31.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 1/16 - Arrangement or mounting thereof
• F24F 1/18 - Heat exchangers specially adapted for separate outdoor units characterised by their shape
• F24F 1/46 - Component arrangements in separate outdoor units
• F24F 1/50 - Component arrangements in separate outdoor units characterised by airflow, e.g. inlet or outlet airflow with outlet air in upward direction

Abstract

A leakage sensing apparatus for sensing refrigerant leakage from an air-conditioner in an air-conditioned space air-conditioned by the air-conditioner includes a leakage sensing unit configured to sense the refrigerant leakage, a communication unit configured to transmit notification information indicating that the leakage has been sensed to an external apparatus via a communication network in a case where the leakage sensing unit has sensed the refrigerant leakage, and a power source unit configured to supply power to the leakage sensing apparatus independently of ON/OFF of a power supply to the air-conditioner.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/36 - Responding to malfunctions or emergencies to leakage of heat-exchange fluid
• F24F 11/58 - Remote control using Internet communication
• F24F 7/007 - Ventilation with forced flow
• F25B 49/02 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices for compression type machines, plants or systems

Abstract

A scroll compressor (1) is provided with a fixed scroll (5) having a spiral lap (5c), an orbiting scroll (6) having a spiral lap (6a) engaging with the lap of the fixed scroll, a frame (9) supporting the fixed scroll, and a sealed container (2) accommodating the fixed scroll, the orbiting scroll, and the frame. The sealed container includes a cylindrical case (2a) and a lid chamber (2b) disposed on the case. Each of the fixed scroll and the frame has a flange portion (a fixed scroll flange portion (5b) and a frame flange portion (9b)) which is held between the lid chamber and the case and is fixed with respect to the sealed container. The flange portion of the fixed scroll or the flange portion of the frame is formed with a side surface groove (5i) or (9c), or a step portion (5j) or (9e) on the end plate side contacting each at the outer-most peripheral portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents

Abstract

This scroll compressor is provided with a sealed container, a frame, a fixed scroll, a turning scroll, and a crank shaft. Further provided are: a turning shaft disposed on the anti-wrap side of the turning scroll; a main shaft section disposed on the crank shaft; an eccentric hole into which the turning shaft is inserted; a turning shaft bearing disposed between the turning shaft and the eccentric hole; a main shaft bearing disposed between the main shaft section of the crank shaft and the frame, at roughly the same axial position as the turning shaft bearing; a main shaft section upper-end oil supply path formed between an upper-end surface of the main shaft section and a back surface of the turning scroll; a seal member disposed between the frame and an end-plate back surface of the turning scroll, more toward the outer periphery side than the main shaft bearing; a crank shaft oil supply path, formed in the crank shaft and communicating with a base section of the eccentric hole; and an oil reservoir section. Lubricating oil in the oil reservoir section is supplied to the eccentric hole via the crank shaft oil supply path, and after nearly all oil that has lubricated the turning shaft bearing has passed through the main shaft section upper-end oil supply path, the oil flows in one direction downward from an upper-end section of the main shaft bearing.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
• F04C 29/02 - Lubrication; Lubricant separation 

Abstract

This scroll compressor comprises a hermetic container, a frame, a fixed scroll, an orbiting scroll, and a crank shaft. The scroll compressor also comprises: a main shaft part provided to an orbiting scroll side end section of the crank shaft; an orbiting shaft provided to protrude toward a counter lap side of the orbiting scroll; an eccentric hole which is provided in a main shaft part end section of the crank shaft and into which the orbiting shaft is inserted; an orbiting shaft bearing provided between the orbiting shaft and the eccentric hole; a main shaft bearing which is provided between the crank shaft and the frame and provided at substantially the same position in the axial direction as the orbiting shaft bearing, and which supports the main shaft part of the crank shaft; and an orbiting support part which is provided to an orbiting scroll side end section of the crank shaft and which supports the back surface of the orbiting scroll. The crank shaft is configured to be movable in the axial direction as far as the position where the orbiting support part supports the orbiting scroll, and is configured to press the back surface of the orbiting scroll via the orbiting support part by using a pressure differential in the axial direction acting on the crank shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents

Goods & Services

Air conditioners; air conditioners for industrial purposes; air-conditioning apparatus; air-conditioning installations

Abstract

This scroll compressor is provided with a closed container, a frame, a stationary scroll, an orbiting scroll, and a crankshaft. The invention is also provided with: a rotating shaft provided so as to protrude out to an anti-lap side of the orbiting scroll; an eccentric hole which is provided to an end section of the crankshaft and into which the rotating shaft is inserted; a slewing bearing provided between the rotating shaft and the eccentric hole; a main bearing that is provided between the crankshaft and the frame and substantially at the same position in the axial direction as the slewing bearing; a shaft thrust plate provided to the end part of the crankshaft; a thrust bearing that is provided to the frame and slides with the shaft thrust plate to support a thrust force acting on the crankshaft; and an oil groove provided to a surface that slides with the thrust bearing in the shaft thrust plate. The oil groove is formed in the radial direction at a location within 180° forward in the rotating direction of the crankshaft from a 0° location, where 0° is the direction of the eccentric hole in the crankshaft.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents

Abstract

Provided is a distribution device with which it is possible to distribute a refrigerant to heat transfer tubes at a smaller size than that of the distribution device (main header and sub-header) of Patent Document 1, and to equalize the distribution of the refrigerant. The distribution device comprises: a distribution unit for distributing a refrigerant towards each of a plurality of vertically positioned heat transfer tubes; and a refrigerant channel part in which there are formed a plurality of channels connected to individual first ends of each of the plurality of heat transfer tubes, the plurality of channels channeling the refrigerant distributed by the distribution unit to each of the plurality of heat transfer tubes. The distribution unit is provided with: a first plate having at least one refrigerant inflow port; a second plate having at least one opening, which has an opening area greater than the opening area of the refrigerant inflow port of the first plate; and a third plate having a collision region provided at a position facing the refrigerant inflow port, and a plurality of holes provided at positions corresponding to each of the plurality of channels.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25B 39/00 - Evaporators; Condensers
• F28F 9/02 - Header boxes; End plates

Abstract

Provided are a compressor and the like in which outflow of lubricating oil is suppressed. A compressor (100) is provided with: an electric motor (7) including a stator (7a) and a rotor (7b); a crankshaft (4) which rotates integrally with the rotor (7b); a compression mechanism unit (2) which compresses a refrigerant concomitant with the rotation of the crankshaft (4); an arc-shaped or cylindrical balance weight (12) situated on the rotor (7b); and a hermetically sealed container (1) in which the lubricating oil is sealed. The balance weight (12) has a plurality of notched portions which are recessed radially inward from an outer circumferential surface, wherein the plurality of notched portions are each provided in the circumferential direction of the balance weight (12), and open in a space (G1) inside the hermetically sealed container (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• F04C 29/02 - Lubrication; Lubricant separation 
• F04B 39/04 - Measures to avoid lubricant contaminating the pumped fluid
• F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents

Abstract

[Problem] To remove foreign matter dissolved in refrigeration oil without lowering the operating efficiency of an air conditioner. [Solution] The present invention comprises: a recessed reservoir that is connected to the gas flow path of a refrigeration cycle, which is provided with a compressor, an expansion mechanism, an evaporator, and a condenser and circulates a refrigerant containing at least refrigeration oil, and stores a mixture of the liquid-state refrigerant and refrigeration oil, or the liquid-state refrigeration oil; and a capture material that is housed in the reservoir and captures foreign matter contained in the mixture of the liquid-state refrigerant and the refrigeration oil or in the liquid-state refrigeration oil.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25B 49/02 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices for compression type machines, plants or systems
• F25B 1/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems with non-reversible cycle
• F25B 43/00 - Arrangements for separating or purifying gases or liquids; Arrangements for vaporising the residuum of liquid refrigerant, e.g. by heat
• F25B 43/02 - Arrangements for separating or purifying gases or liquids; Arrangements for vaporising the residuum of liquid refrigerant, e.g. by heat for separating lubricants from the refrigerant

Abstract

Provided is a novel rotary compressor having increased strength of an upper end plate and thus achieving increased mechanical reliability. An upper end plate 22A has an outer shape formed by: a first arc forming a plurality of fixed regions 32A to 32C welded to a tubular body 14, the first arc being concentric with the center C of the tubular body 14 and having a radius substantially the same as the radius of an inner wall of the tubular body 14; and a sectoral second arc forming connecting sides 33A to 33C connecting fixed region end portions 35A to 35C of adjacent fixed regions 34A to 34C, the second arc being formed by connecting to the center C of the tubular body 14. The radius of the second arc is greater than the radius of the first arc, and the second arc is an arc protruding toward the inner wall of the tubular body 14 and forming a passing hole 37A with respect to the inner wall of the tubular body 14. Because the connecting sides forming the outer peripheral edge of a compression mechanism holding unit are arc-shaped, formation of a shape-varying portion having a stress concentration is prevented. Accordingly, the strength of the upper end plate is increased and higher mechanical reliability is achieved. Further, because the connecting sides forming the outer peripheral edge of the compression mechanism holding unit are arc-shaped, it is possible to enlarge the compression mechanism portion without changing the inner diameter of a sealing container, and to increase the ejected flow volume.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups

Abstract

The present invention enables suitable control for an outdoor unit on the basis of the positional relationship between the outdoor unit of an air conditioner and a surrounding obstacle. To this end, a control unit (10) of this air conditioner (900) comprises: an ambient environment estimating unit (14) that, on the basis of physical amounts (IF, VF), calculates an evaluation value that changes in accordance with the distance between an outdoor unit housing and the obstacle; a fan motor rotation detecting unit (12) that detects the rotation speed of a fan motor (966); and operation control units (16, 18, 20) that control the operation of a motor driving unit (122) or a compressor (950) on the basis of the evaluation value.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/86 - Control systems characterised by their outputs; Constructional details thereof for controlling the temperature of the supplied air by controlling compressors within refrigeration or heat pump circuits
• F24F 11/871 - Control systems characterised by their outputs; Constructional details thereof for controlling the temperature of the supplied air by controlling absorption or discharge of heat in outdoor units by controlling outdoor fans
• F24F 140/00 - Control inputs relating to system states

Abstract

Provided is a compressor, for example, having high performance and reliability. A compressor (100) comprises an upper bearing (5c) and a lower bearing (5d) of which at least one is provided with an oil pocket (h10) in a surface facing a cylinder chamber. When the rotational angle of a roller (5b) positioned at the top dead center in a cylinder (5a) is 0°, in a state in which the rotational angle of the roller (5b) is 0°, the oil pocket (h10) is positioned on the radially inner side of the roller (5b). In a state in which the rotational angle of the roller (5b) is 180°, the oil pocket (h10) is positioned between the roller (5b) and the cylinder (5a).

IPC Classes  ?

• F04C 18/356 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids having the characteristics covered by two or more of groups , , , , , or having the characteristics covered by one of these groups together with some other type of movement between co-operating members having the movement defined in group or and relative reciprocation between the co-operating members with vanes reciprocating with respect to the outer member
• F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a system that restricts the remote control of air conditioners via a network, and also provide an information processing device, an air conditioner, a method, and a program. The present invention is a system which remotely controls an air conditioner and is characterized in that: the system includes a restriction means for restricting the remote control of the air conditioner according to the state of the air conditioner; and the restriction means restricts the remote control of the air conditioner when the maintenance/management of the air conditioner is being performed. Furthermore, the air conditioner is characterized by switching to a mode in which remote control is not accepted when the maintenance/management is being performed.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/58 - Remote control using Internet communication
• F24F 11/52 - Indication arrangements, e.g. displays

Abstract

[Problem] To provide an air conditioner, a program, and a method for displaying the power supply status of a communication module with improved user-friendliness. [Solution] This air conditioner, which is equipped with a wireless communication module 240 and can be remotely controlled via a network, includes: a power supply control unit 360 that controls the supply of power to the wireless communication module 240; and an indicator control unit 340 that indicates whether remote control via the network is on or off.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/52 - Indication arrangements, e.g. displays
• F24F 11/49 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring ensuring correct operation, e.g. by trial operation or configuration checks
• F24F 11/56 - Remote control

Abstract

In some examples, a co-rotating scroll compressor includes a driver scroll having an axis aligned with the main axis and having a spiral involute; an idler scroll having an axis offset from the main axis and having a spiral involute intermeshed with the spiral involute of the driver scroll; an Oldham coupling disposed between the driver scroll and idler scroll; an idler scroll shaft hub fixed to the lower cap and having an axis aligned with the idler scroll axis and having a drive flat, a hub of the idler scroll is disposed on the idler scroll shaft hub fixed to the lower cap.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
• F04C 18/08 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of intermeshing-engagement type, i.e. with engagement of co-operating members similar to that of toothed gearing
• F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups

Abstract

Provided are an indoor unit, an air conditioning device, an air conditioning system, and a program that make it possible to execute operation on the basis of respective reservations that have been received from devices of different types. The indoor unit comprises: a receiving means for receiving reservations for operation from two or more devices; a setting means for setting the reservations for operation for respective types of devices; and a control means for controlling the indoor unit in accordance with reservation content of the reservations for operation that have been set for each of the types.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/52 - Indication arrangements, e.g. displays
• F24F 11/526 - Indication arrangements, e.g. displays giving audible indications
• F24F 11/58 - Remote control using Internet communication
• F24F 11/59 - Remote control for presetting

Goods & Services

Downloadable computer programs in the field of indoor climate and temperature control for monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment; downloadable computer software applications in the field of indoor climate and temperature control for monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment; telecommunication machines and apparatus in the nature of wireless receivers in the form of jewelry, smartphones, telephones, facsimile machines measuring or testing machines for measuring heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, namely, climate control systems consisting of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning control devices; measuring and control devices for air-conditioning technology; indoor climate and temperature condition transmitters; downloadable computer software for wireless monitoring and controlling of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment using the internet; wireless monitor and data transmitter for monitoring and reporting indoor climate and temperature conditions; electrical controllers for wirelessly controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment; apparatus for detecting, measuring and analysing the temperature, ventilation, and conditioning of air; automatic controller and remote controlling apparatus for measuring, monitoring and controlling air conditioning Air conditioning apparatus, namely, indoor climate and temperature monitoring apparatus, other than for medical purposes; air conditioners for industrial purposes; air-conditioning apparatus; heating installations; air-conditioning installations Computer programming in the field of indoor climate and temperature control; technological advice provided to Internet users by means of a support hotline relating to monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment for computers, automobiles and industrial machines by remote access; providing computer programs, namely, creating of computer programs in the field of indoor climate and temperature control on data networks; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for database management and monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment; monitoring of computer systems by remote access to ensure proper functioning; cloud computing featuring software for database management and monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment; remote monitoring of the functioning and use of electrical equipment, namely, air conditioning installations in buildings via computer system

Goods & Services

Computer programs; computer software applications, downloadable; downloadable image files; personal digital assistants in the shape of a watch; smartphones; telecommunication machines and apparatus; measuring or testing machines and instruments; monitoring apparatus, other than for medical purposes; transmitters [telecommunication]; power distribution or control machines and apparatus; remote controls for air-conditioning apparatus; measuring and control devices for air-conditioning technology; remote control apparatus; apparatus for detecting, measuring and analysing the temperature, ventilation, and conditioning of air; automatic controller and remote controlling apparatus for measuring, monitoring and controlling air conditioning. Air conditioners for industrial purposes; air-conditioning apparatus; air-conditioning installations. Computer programming; technological advice relating to computers, automobiles and industrial machines; providing computer programs on data networks (software as a service [SaaS]); monitoring of computer systems by remote access; cloud computing; electronic data storage; cloud storage services for electronic data; monitoring of air-conditioning installations by remote access; remote monitoring of the functioning and use of electrical equipment, namely, air conditioning installations in buildings via computer system.

Goods & Services

Chiller units being parts of water cooling installations; chilling apparatus; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods in this class.

Goods & Services

Air-conditioning apparatus; Air-conditioning installations; Boilers, other than parts of non-electric prime movers or engines; Gas water heaters; Heating apparatus; Heating boilers; Hot water heating installations; Household electrothermic appliances, other than for beauty or sanitary purposes; Water heaters [apparatus]; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods in this class.

Abstract

Provided are an outdoor unit, a system, and a program that do not limit the opportunity to simultaneously perform cooling and heating operations. The outdoor unit comprises: a receiving means which is connected to a plurality of indoor units, and receives information on an operating state from one of the plurality of indoor units; a switching means which switches the operating state of the outdoor unit in accordance with the received information; a control means which controls the outdoor unit to operate in cooperation with one indoor unit, when the operating state of the outdoor unit is switched; and a transmission means which is installed in the same space as one indoor unit and transmits an operation instruction to an apparatus that adjusts the temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/80 - Control systems characterised by their outputs; Constructional details thereof for controlling the temperature of the supplied air
• F24F 11/54 - Control or safety arrangements characterised by user interfaces or communication using one central controller connected to several sub-controllers
• F24F 11/67 - Switching between heating and cooling modes

Goods & Services

Computer programs; computer software applications, downloadable; downloadable image files; electronic machines, apparatus and their parts [not including geiger counters, high frequency apparatus for welding, cyclotrons not for medical purposes, industrial X-ray machines and apparatus not for medical use, industrial betatrons not for medical use, magnetic prospecting machines, magnetic object detectors]; electronic machines, apparatus and their parts [not including seismic exploration machines and apparatus, hydrophone machines and apparatus, echo sounders, ultrasonic flaw detectors, ultrasonic sensors, electronic door closing control systems and electron microscopes]; personal digital assistants in the shape of a watch; smartphones; telecommunication machines and apparatus; electronic publications; downloadable music files; measuring or testing machines and instruments; monitoring apparatus, other than for medical purposes; transmitters [telecommunication]; power distribution or control machines and apparatus; remote controls for air-conditioning apparatus; measuring and control devices for air-conditioning technology; all the aforementioned goods relating to hardware and software for monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment using the internet, wireless monitor and data transmitter for monitoring and reporting climate conditions and electrical controller for wirelessly controlling heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. Air conditioners for industrial purposes; air-conditioning apparatus; heating installations; air-conditioning installations; household electrothermic appliances, other than for beauty or sanitary purposes; stoves for household purposes, non-electric; boilers, other than parts of non-electric prime movers or engines; gas water heaters for household purposes; freezing machines and apparatus for industrial purposes; evaporators for air conditioners. Computer programming; technological advice relating to computers, automobiles and industrial machines; rental of computers; providing computer programs on data networks (software as a service [SaaS]); monitoring of computer systems by remote access; cloud computing; electronic data storage; cloud storage services for electronic data; all the aforementioned services relating to hardware and software for monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment using the internet, wireless monitor and data transmitter for monitoring and reporting climate conditions and electrical controller for wirelessly controlling heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment.

Abstract

Provided are an electric circuit body and the like for properly suppressing noise. The electric circuit body (100) is provided with: a noise filter board (10) mounted with a noise filter circuit (11) and connected to an AC power supply (E); an inverter board (20) mounted with a power conversion circuit such as, for example, an inverter circuit (24) and having the input side connected to the noise filter board (10) via first wires (fa, fb, fc) and the output side connected to a motor (M) via second wires (gu, gv, gw); and a first ring core (30) around which the first wires (fa, fb, fc) are wound.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from ac input or output
• H02M 7/48 - Conversion of dc power input into ac power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode

Goods & Services

Downloadable computer programs in the field of indoor climate and temperature control for monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment; downloadable computer software applications in the field of indoor climate and temperature control for monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment; downloadable image files containing the images of houses, apartments, and commercial buildings for the purpose of monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment; personal digital assistants in the shape of a watch; smartphones; telecommunication machines and apparatus in the nature of wireless receivers in the form of jewelry, smartphones, telephones, facsimile machines; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of magazine, newsletter, booklet, and leaflet in the field of indoor climate and temperature control; downloadable music files; measuring or testing machines for measuring heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, namely, climate control systems consisting of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning control devices; indoor climate and temperature condition transmitters; downloadable computer software for wireless monitoring and controlling of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment using the internet; wireless monitor and data transmitter for monitoring and reporting indoor climate and temperature conditions; electrical controllers for wirelessly controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment; electrical power distribution and control machines and apparatus; remote controls for air-conditioning apparatus; measuring and control devices for air-conditioning technology; all the aforementioned goods relating to hardware and software for monitoring and controlling of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment using the internet, wireless monitor and data transmitter for monitoring and reporting climate conditions and electrical controller for wirelessly controlling heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment Air conditioning apparatus, namely, indoor climate and temperature monitoring apparatus, other than for medical purposes; Air conditioners for industrial purposes; air-conditioning apparatus; heating installations; air-conditioning installations; household electrothermic appliances, other than for beauty or sanitary purposes in the nature of space heating apparatus and ventilation and air-conditioning apparatus and instruments; gas, coal, and ceramic stoves for household purposes, non-electric; boilers, other than parts of non-electric prime movers or engines, namely, boilers for heating installations and electrical boilers; gas water heaters for household purposes; industrial freezing machines and apparatus; evaporators for air conditioners Computer programming in the field of indoor climate and temperature control; technological advice provided to Internet users by means of a support hotline relating to monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment for computers, automobiles and industrial machines by remote access; rental of computers; Providing computer programs, namely, creating of computer programs in the field of indoor climate and temperature control on data networks; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for database management and monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment; monitoring of computer systems by remote access to ensure proper functioning; cloud computing featuring software for database management and monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment; electronic data storage; cloud storage services for electronic data; all the afore said services relating to hardware and software for monitoring and controlling of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment using the internet, wireless monitor and data transmitter for monitoring and reporting climate conditions, and electrical controller for wirelessly controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment by remote access

Abstract

[Problem] To provide an outdoor unit that can efficiently remove dust. [Solution] This outdoor unit is characterized by comprising a blower fan 13 that is provided with a plurality of blades 13a and blows air to the front by rotating in a first rotational direction and to the rear by rotating in a second rotational direction different from the first rotational direction, and a bell mouth 14 that has a first opening provided in the front, a second opening provided in the rear, and a side part connecting the first opening and the second opening, is disposed radially outside of the blower fan 13, and adjusts the flow of air generated by the blower fan 13, the bell mouth 14 being disposed such that the ratio of the portion of the bell mouth 14 overlapping the blades 13a in the front-rear direction is at least one-third relative to the dimension of the blades 13a in the front-rear direction and the rear end part of the bell mouth 14 does not to extend further than the rear end parts of the blades 13a.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 1/48 - Component arrangements in separate outdoor units characterised by airflow, e.g. inlet or outlet airflow

Goods & Services

Downloadable computer programs in the field of indoor climate and temperature control for monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment; downloadable computer software applications in the field of indoor climate and temperature control for monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment; downloadable computer programs in the field of designing of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; downloadable computer software applications in the field of designing of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; downloadable image files containing the images of houses, apartments, and commercial buildings for the purpose of monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment; personal digital assistants in the shape of a watch; smartphones; telecommunication machines and apparatus in the nature of wireless receivers in the form of jewelry, smartphones, telephones, facsimile machines; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of magazine, newsletter, booklet, and leaflet in the field of indoor climate and temperature control; downloadable music files; measuring or testing machines for measuring heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, namely, climate control systems consisting of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning control devices; indoor climate and temperature condition transmitters; downloadable computer software for wireless monitoring and controlling of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment using the internet; wireless monitor and data transmitter for monitoring and reporting indoor climate and temperature conditions; electrical controllers for wirelessly controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment; all the aforementioned goods relating to hardware and software for monitoring and controlling of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment using the internet, wireless monitor and data transmitter for monitoring and reporting climate conditions and electrical controller for wirelessly controlling heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment Air conditioning apparatus, namely, indoor climate and temperature monitoring apparatus, other than for medical purposes; Air conditioners for industrial purposes; air-conditioning apparatus; heating installations; air-conditioning installations; household electrothermic appliances, other than for beauty or sanitary purposes in the nature of space heating apparatus and ventilation and air-conditioning apparatus and instruments; gas, coal, and ceramic stoves for household purposes, non-electric; boilers, other than parts of non-electric prime movers or engines, namely, boilers for heating installations and electrical boilers; gas water heaters for household purposes Computer programming in the field of indoor climate and temperature control; computer programming in the field of designing of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; technological advice provided to Internet users by means of a support hotline relating to monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment for computers, automobiles and industrial machines by remote access; rental of computers; Providing computer programs, namely, creating of computer programs in the field of indoor climate and temperature control on data networks; providing computer programs, namely, creating of computer programs in the field of designing of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for database management and monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for designing heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; monitoring of computer systems by remote access to ensure proper functioning; all the afore said services relating to hardware and software for monitoring and controlling of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment using the internet, wireless monitor and data transmitter for monitoring and reporting climate conditions, and electrical controller for wirelessly controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment by remote access

Abstract

A refrigerant cycle of the present invention includes including an outdoor unit, a plurality of indoor units, and a controller for controlling the refrigeration cycle using at least one EEV. The controller comprises a velocity PID component executing a velocity PID control using pulse number for driving an EEV, three-state controller determining a driving state of the EEV and generating pulse commands designating the driving state, and a state machine driving the EEV depending on the pulse commands generated by the three-state controller.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/84 - Control systems characterised by their outputs; Constructional details thereof for controlling the temperature of the supplied air by controlling the supply of heat-exchange fluids to heat-exchangers using valves
• F24F 3/06 - Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatment; Apparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the arrangements for the supply of heat-exchange fluid for the subsequent treatment of primary air in the room units
• F25B 41/31 - Expansion valves
• G05B 11/42 - Automatic controllers electric with provision for obtaining particular characteristics, e.g. proportional, integral, differential for obtaining a characteristic which is both proportional and time-dependent, e.g. P. I., P. I. D.
• F25B 41/345 - Expansion valves with the valve member being actuated by electric means, e.g. by piezoelectric actuators by solenoids

Abstract

The present invention addresses the problem of providing an air conditioner that achieves both reduction of discomfort experienced by a user and suppression of microbial growth. To address this problem, provided is an air conditioner 1 equipped with an indoor unit 3, which is installed in a room and includes an indoor heat exchanger 31, the air conditioner 1 comprising an operation control device 50 that performs heating operation for maintaining the interior of the indoor unit 3 at a predetermined temperature or higher and a predetermined humidity or lower for a predetermined time. The air conditioner 1 is equipped with a sensor 34 that measures the temperature, or the temperature and humidity, in the room where the indoor unit 3 is installed, and the operation control device 50 is configured to perform heating operation on the basis of the temperature and humidity in the room.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/48 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring prior to normal operation, e.g. pre-heating or pre-cooling
• F24F 110/10 - Temperature
• F24F 110/20 - Humidity

Abstract

Provided is an air conditioner that keeps an outdoor heat exchanger clean. The air conditioner (100) comprises: a refrigerant circuit (Q) having a compressor (11), an indoor heat exchanger 16, an expansion valve (15), and an outdoor heat exchanger 12; and a control unit that controls at least the compressor (11) and the expansion valve (15). The control unit performs first processing for freezing or condensing the lower part of the outdoor heat exchanger (12). This ensures that the outdoor heat exchanger (12) of the air conditioner (100) is in a clean state.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/42 - Defrosting; Preventing freezing of outdoor units
• F24F 1/14 - Heat exchangers specially adapted for separate outdoor units
• F24F 11/49 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring ensuring correct operation, e.g. by trial operation or configuration checks

Abstract

In some examples, a scroll compressor including an orbiting scroll and a fixed scroll includes a main frame that houses an axial cylinder to provide axial compliance between the fixed and orbiting scrolls. Intermediate pressure gas may be passed to a back chamber below the axial cylinder to provide an upward thrust force against the orbiting scroll plate. The axial cylinder may have a separate piston thrust plate. A counterweight and counterweight guide plate may be disposed within the axial cylinder to provide additional radial compliance.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents

Goods & Services

Computer programs; computer software applications, downloadable; downloadable image files; personal digital assistants in the shape of a watch; smartphones; telecommunication machines and apparatus; electronic publications; downloadable music files; measuring or testing machines and instruments; monitoring apparatus, other than for medical purposes; transmitters [telecommunication]; software for monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment using the internet; wireless monitor and data transmitter for monitoring and reporting climate conditions; electrical controller for wirelessly controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment; software to design heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; all the aforementioned goods relating to hardware and software for monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment using the internet, wireless monitor and data transmitter for monitoring and reporting climate conditions and electrical controller for wirelessly controlling heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. Air conditioners for industrial purposes; air-conditioning apparatus; heating installations; air-conditioning installations; household electrothermic appliances, other than for beauty or sanitary purposes; stoves for household purposes, non-electric; boilers, other than parts of non-electric prime movers or engines; gas water heaters for household purposes. Computer programming; technological advice relating to computers, automobiles and industrial machines; rental of computers; providing computer programs on data networks; software as a service [SaaS]; monitoring of computer systems by remote access; all the aforementioned services relating to hardware and software for monitoring and controlling heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment using the internet, wireless monitor and data transmitter for monitoring and reporting climate conditions and electrical controller for wirelessly controlling heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment.

Abstract

This hermetic compressor comprises a main bearing that supports a main shaft part of a rotating shaft that drives a compression mechanism part, a main frame that accommodates the main bearing, an electric motor that drives the rotating shaft, an auxiliary bearing that is disposed on a counter-main-frame side of the electric motor and that supports an auxiliary shaft part of the rotating shaft, a sub frame that accommodates the auxiliary bearing, and a hermetic container that accommodates the main frame and the sub frame. The sub frame has an auxiliary bearing accommodation part that is formed on an inner peripheral side of the sub frame and that accommodates the auxiliary bearing, a plurality of press-in parts formed on an outer peripheral side of the sub frame and pressed into the hermetic container, and a plurality of auxiliary-bearing-holding beams connecting the auxiliary bearing accommodation part and the press-in parts, and the sub frame is further provided with a press-in-part-connecting beam that connects the plurality of provided press-in parts to each other in a circumferential direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups

Abstract

This air conditioning device estimates the time of arrival of a user to a space air-conditioned by the air conditioning device. An operation schedule for the air conditioning device before the estimated arrival time is determined on the basis of the temperature and/or humidity of the air-conditioned space, the estimated arrival time, and the target value for the degree of comfort at the estimated arrival time. The operation of the air conditioning device is controlled on the basis of the operation schedule.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/48 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring prior to normal operation, e.g. pre-heating or pre-cooling
• F24F 11/47 - Responding to energy costs
• F24F 11/56 - Remote control
• F24F 11/61 - Control or safety arrangements characterised by user interfaces or communication using timers
• F24F 11/64 - Electronic processing using pre-stored data

Abstract

Disclosed is an air conditioner provided with an indoor heat exchanger in the interior thereof. The air conditioner comprises a humidity sensing unit for sensing the humidity of air, and a control unit for executing a drying operation for drying an indoor unit interior in response at least to when a cumulative duration, during which the humidity has satisfied a predetermined condition during a halt of air conditioning operation, has surpassed a predetermined amount of time. The invention is characterized in that the predetermined duration is a value greater than 24 hours and up to 192 hours.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/48 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring prior to normal operation, e.g. pre-heating or pre-cooling
• F24F 11/64 - Electronic processing using pre-stored data
• F24F 11/65 - Electronic processing for selecting an operating mode
• F24F 11/79 - Control systems characterised by their outputs; Constructional details thereof for controlling the supply of treated air, e.g. its pressure for controlling the direction of the supplied air
• F24F 110/10 - Temperature
• F24F 110/20 - Humidity

Abstract

This scroll compressor comprises a fixed scroll, a revolving scroll that meshes with the fixed scroll to form an intake chamber or a compression chamber, a first space that is provided to a back-surface center side of the revolving scroll and that has a pressure close to a discharge pressure, and a second space that is provided to an outer peripheral side of the first space and that has an intermediate pressure. The scroll compressor also comprises a circumferential groove extending in a circumferential direction and formed in either an end plate surface in the fixed scroll or an end plate surface serving as a sliding surface in the revolving scroll, and a passage that is provided to the end plate of the revolving scroll and that is for supplying lubricating oil in the first space to the circumferential groove, the circumferential groove being provided to a position where the end plate of the revolving scroll most strongly contacts the end plate surface of the fixed scroll in proximity to a crank angle where a load acting on the revolving scroll reaches a maximum, and the circumferential length of the circumferential groove being within a range of approximately ±90 degrees including the position of strongest contact.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents

Abstract

[Problem] To prevent reduction of the air conditioning performance due to the erosion of an outdoor heat exchanger. [Solution] An air conditioner including an outdoor unit and an indoor unit, the air conditioner including: an outdoor heat exchanger including a heat sink; and a control unit that controls to perform an operation of attaching frost or ice to the surface of the heat sink included in the outdoor heat exchanger, and after the operation is started, perform the next operation of attaching frost or ice to the surface of the heat sink, when a first period has elapsed, the first period being a period to be accumulated over time regardless of whether the air conditioning is in operation or not.

IPC Classes  ?

• F28F 19/00 - Preventing the formation of deposits or corrosion, e.g. by using filters
• F24F 11/42 - Defrosting; Preventing freezing of outdoor units
• F24F 11/70 - Control systems characterised by their outputs; Constructional details thereof