JPH04203866A - Refrigerant shortage detector for cooling device - Google Patents
Refrigerant shortage detector for cooling deviceInfo
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- JPH04203866A JPH04203866A JP33706490A JP33706490A JPH04203866A JP H04203866 A JPH04203866 A JP H04203866A JP 33706490 A JP33706490 A JP 33706490A JP 33706490 A JP33706490 A JP 33706490A JP H04203866 A JPH04203866 A JP H04203866A
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Classifications
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
- F25B49/00—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
- F25B49/005—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices of safety devices
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
- F25B41/00—Fluid-circulation arrangements
- F25B41/006—Fluid-circulation arrangements optical fluid control arrangements
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
- F25B2500/00—Problems to be solved
- F25B2500/22—Preventing, detecting or repairing leaks of refrigeration fluids
- F25B2500/222—Detecting refrigerant leaks
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Abstract
Description
【発明の詳細な説明】
(産業上の利用分野)
本発明は、冷却装置内の冷媒が不足した際に、冷媒圧縮
用のコンプレッサの稼働を停止させるための冷媒不足検
出装置に関するものである。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a refrigerant shortage detection device for stopping the operation of a compressor for compressing refrigerant when there is a shortage of refrigerant in a cooling device.
(従来の技術)
従来の冷却装置の冷媒不足検出装置を第3図に示す。同
図において、冷却装置の冷媒の循環回路1は、コンプレ
ッサ2、コンデンサ3、レシーバドライヤ4、膨張弁5
及びエバポレート6が冷媒流通管7により順次ループ状
に接続されている。(Prior Art) A conventional refrigerant shortage detection device for a cooling device is shown in FIG. In the figure, a refrigerant circulation circuit 1 of a cooling device includes a compressor 2, a condenser 3, a receiver dryer 4, and an expansion valve 5.
and evaporator 6 are sequentially connected in a loop through a refrigerant flow pipe 7.
そして、この循環回路1の高子側では冷媒か液化状態で
、また低圧側では気化状態で循環している。。The refrigerant circulates in a liquefied state on the high-pressure side of the circulation circuit 1, and in a vaporized state on the low-pressure side. .
ここで、従来の冷媒不足検出装置においては、循環回路
1の高圧側の流通管7に低圧スイッチ8が設けられ、こ
の低圧スイッチ8がコンプレ・・Iす2の駆動電源回路
に電気的に接続されている。この低圧スイッチ8は、流
通管7内の冷媒の圧力が所定の値以下になった場合にO
FFするようになっている。Here, in the conventional refrigerant shortage detection device, a low pressure switch 8 is provided in the flow pipe 7 on the high pressure side of the circulation circuit 1, and this low pressure switch 8 is electrically connected to the drive power circuit of the compressor I2. has been done. This low pressure switch 8 is activated when the pressure of the refrigerant in the flow pipe 7 falls below a predetermined value.
It is designed to be FF.
(発明が解決しようとする課題)
上記従来の冷媒不足検出装置においては、低圧スイッチ
8が動作する圧力が約2 kg/ cm2と低く、循環
回路1中の液化状態の冷媒が存在しなくなって初めて動
作するようになっている。従って、冷媒は残っているが
、不足しているような状態では、低圧スイッチ8が動作
せず、依然としてコンプレッサ2が稼働し続けていると
いう事態が生ずる。(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) In the conventional refrigerant shortage detection device described above, the pressure at which the low pressure switch 8 operates is as low as approximately 2 kg/cm2, and the pressure at which the low pressure switch 8 operates is as low as approximately 2 kg/cm2, and the pressure is not detected until the liquefied refrigerant in the circulation circuit 1 is no longer present. It's supposed to work. Therefore, in a situation where refrigerant remains but is insufficient, a situation occurs in which the low pressure switch 8 does not operate and the compressor 2 continues to operate.
このような場合、冷却装置の冷却効果か得られないばか
りでなく、コンプレッサ2に機械的ダメージを与えると
いう問題がある。In such a case, there is a problem that not only the cooling effect of the cooling device cannot be obtained, but also mechanical damage is caused to the compressor 2.
そこで、本発明は、循環回路1内の冷媒か不足したら、
コンプレッサの稼働を停止させる冷媒不足検出装置を提
供することを課題としている。Therefore, in the present invention, if there is a shortage of refrigerant in the circulation circuit 1,
An object of the present invention is to provide a refrigerant shortage detection device that stops the operation of a compressor.
(課題を解決するための手段)
上記課題を解決するために、本発明においては、冷媒が
循環する循環回路1における高圧側の冷媒流通管7に、
冷媒の気液混合状態を感知して、電気信号を出力する冷
媒不足検出センサ9を設け、この冷媒不足検出センサ9
の信号によりコンプレッサ2の駆動用電源回路を開放す
るようにして冷却装置の冷媒不足検出装置を構成した。(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to solve the above problems, in the present invention, in the refrigerant flow pipe 7 on the high pressure side in the circulation circuit 1 in which refrigerant circulates,
A refrigerant shortage detection sensor 9 is provided which senses the gas-liquid mixing state of the refrigerant and outputs an electrical signal.
The refrigerant shortage detection device for the cooling device was constructed in such a way that the driving power supply circuit for the compressor 2 was opened in response to the signal.
(作用)
本発明の冷媒不足検出装置は、循環回路1内の冷媒が不
足して圧力が低下すると、高圧側の冷媒流通管7内で気
液混合状態が生ずる。冷媒の気液混合状態か生ずると、
冷媒不足検出センサ9かこれを感知して電気信号を出力
する。この信号により電磁コイル12が励磁されて電磁
開閉スイッチ10か動作し、コンプレッサ2の駆動電源
回路を開く。従って、コンプレッサ2の空運転を防I卜
することができ、また冷媒の不足状態を知ることができ
る。(Function) In the refrigerant shortage detection device of the present invention, when there is a shortage of refrigerant in the circulation circuit 1 and the pressure decreases, a gas-liquid mixed state occurs in the refrigerant flow pipe 7 on the high pressure side. When a gas-liquid mixture of refrigerant occurs,
A refrigerant shortage detection sensor 9 senses this and outputs an electrical signal. This signal excites the electromagnetic coil 12, operates the electromagnetic switch 10, and opens the drive power circuit of the compressor 2. Therefore, dry running of the compressor 2 can be prevented, and the state of refrigerant shortage can be known.
(実施例)
本発明の実施例を図面について説明する。なお、図中第
2図の従来のものと同一の構成部分には同一の符号を付
して説明を省略する。(Example) An example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Components in the figure that are the same as those of the conventional one shown in FIG.
第1図において、循環回路1のレシーバドライヤ4と膨
張弁5との間の流通管7には、低圧スイッチ8及び冷媒
不足検出センサ9が設けられている。低圧スイッチ8は
、流通管7内の冷媒の圧力が所定の値以下になったら、
スイッチOFFするようになっている。この低圧スイッ
チ8は、コンプレッサ2の駆動用電源回路中に挿入され
ている。In FIG. 1, a low pressure switch 8 and a refrigerant shortage detection sensor 9 are provided in a flow pipe 7 between a receiver dryer 4 and an expansion valve 5 in a circulation circuit 1. The low pressure switch 8 is activated when the pressure of the refrigerant in the flow pipe 7 becomes below a predetermined value.
The switch is turned off. This low pressure switch 8 is inserted into the power supply circuit for driving the compressor 2.
また、この電源回路には電磁開閉スイッチ10か挿入さ
れている。Further, an electromagnetic switch 10 is inserted into this power supply circuit.
冷媒不足検出センサ9の一方の端子は電源に接続され、
他方の端子はアンプ11及び電磁開閉スイッチ10の電
磁コイル12を介して接地されている。冷媒不足検出セ
ンサ9には、光学式センサを用いる。光学式センサは、
発光素子と受光素子とを間隔をおいて突き合わせたもの
である。そして、発光素子が冷媒中に発した光のうち透
過光を受光素子が受けることにより光の通過量を検出す
るようになっている。一方、流通管7内の冷媒は、気液
の混合比に対応する。従って、光学式センサは、冷媒の
気液の混合比の相違による光に透過量の変化を感知し、
冷媒の温度を利用することによりこの混合比に応じて電
気出力を発することができる。One terminal of the refrigerant shortage detection sensor 9 is connected to a power source,
The other terminal is grounded via the amplifier 11 and the electromagnetic coil 12 of the electromagnetic switch 10. An optical sensor is used as the refrigerant shortage detection sensor 9. The optical sensor is
A light-emitting element and a light-receiving element are butted against each other with a space between them. The light receiving element receives transmitted light of the light emitted by the light emitting element into the refrigerant, thereby detecting the amount of light passing through the refrigerant. On the other hand, the refrigerant in the flow pipe 7 corresponds to the gas-liquid mixture ratio. Therefore, the optical sensor detects the change in the amount of light transmitted due to the difference in the gas-liquid mixing ratio of the refrigerant.
By utilizing the temperature of the refrigerant, it is possible to generate electrical output according to this mixing ratio.
上記実施例の冷媒不足検出装置においては、冷媒不足検
出センサ9か流通管7内の冷媒の気液の混合比を光の透
過量に基づいて検知する。もし、冷媒が不足すると気液
の混合比が増すので、これを冷媒不足検出センサ9か感
知して電気信号を出力する。この電気信号をアンプ11
で増幅する。In the refrigerant shortage detection device of the above embodiment, the refrigerant shortage detection sensor 9 detects the gas-liquid mixture ratio of the refrigerant in the flow pipe 7 based on the amount of light transmitted. If there is a shortage of refrigerant, the gas-liquid mixture ratio will increase, and the refrigerant shortage detection sensor 9 senses this and outputs an electrical signal. Amplify this electrical signal 11
Amplify with.
この電流の通電により電磁コイル12が励磁されて自動
開閉スィッチ10がOFFする。従って、コンプレッサ
2の駆動電源回路が開き、コンプレッサ2が稼働を停止
する。The electromagnetic coil 12 is excited by this current, and the automatic opening/closing switch 10 is turned off. Therefore, the drive power circuit of the compressor 2 is opened, and the compressor 2 stops operating.
また、他の実施例として、上記実施例における光学式セ
ンサに代え、自己発熱タイプのサーミスタを用いてもよ
い。このサーミスタは、発熱抵抗体を主体として構成さ
れる。発熱抵抗体は、周期の温度増加に応じて電気抵抗
が小さくなるようになっている。一方、冷媒の温度は、
熱伝導率0.061kcal/”Cの液化状態の冷媒と
、同じ< 0.061kcal/℃の気化状態の冷媒と
の混合比に応じて異なる。Further, as another embodiment, a self-heating type thermistor may be used instead of the optical sensor in the above embodiment. This thermistor is mainly composed of a heating resistor. The electrical resistance of the heating resistor decreases as the temperature increases over time. On the other hand, the temperature of the refrigerant is
It varies depending on the mixing ratio of a liquefied refrigerant with a thermal conductivity of 0.061 kcal/"C and a vaporized refrigerant with the same <0.061 kcal/"C.
従って、サーミスタは、発熱抵抗体の電気抵抗を利用す
ることにより冷媒の気液の混合比を感知して電気的出力
を発することかできる。Therefore, the thermistor can sense the gas-liquid mixture ratio of the refrigerant by utilizing the electrical resistance of the heating resistor, and can generate an electrical output.
(発明の効果)
以上のように、本発明は、冷媒か循環する循環回路1に
おける高圧側の冷媒流通管7に、冷媒の気液混合状態を
感知して、電気信号を出力する冷媒不足検出センサ9を
設け、この冷媒不足検出センサ9の信号によりコンプレ
ッサ2の駆動用電源回路を開放するようにして冷却装置
の冷媒不足検出装置を構成したため、循環回路1内の冷
媒が不足したら、これを冷媒不足検出センサ9が感知し
てコンプレッサの稼働を停止させることができるから、
冷媒の不足を知って、速やかに対処することができるし
、コンプレッサを損傷させることもない効果を奏する。(Effects of the Invention) As described above, the present invention detects refrigerant shortage by sensing the gas-liquid mixing state of refrigerant and outputting an electric signal to the refrigerant flow pipe 7 on the high pressure side in the circulation circuit 1 in which refrigerant circulates. The refrigerant shortage detection device for the cooling system is constructed by providing a sensor 9 and opening the power supply circuit for driving the compressor 2 in response to a signal from the refrigerant shortage detection sensor 9. Therefore, when there is a shortage of refrigerant in the circulation circuit 1, it is possible to Since the refrigerant shortage detection sensor 9 can sense this and stop the operation of the compressor,
When the refrigerant shortage is known, it can be dealt with promptly, and the compressor is not damaged.
第1図は本発明の冷媒不足検出装置を設けた冷媒循環回
路の回路図、第2図は従来の冷媒不足検出装置を設けた
冷媒循環回路の回路図、第3図は冷媒残量に対する冷媒
圧力の変化を示すグラフである。
1・・循環回路、2・・・コンプレッサ、7・・冷媒流
通管、9・・・冷媒不足検出センサ、〕0・・・電磁開
閉スイッチ、12・・・電磁コイル。
第1図
第2図
B A
冷媒残量
手続補正書(方式)
平成3年3月19日Figure 1 is a circuit diagram of a refrigerant circulation circuit equipped with the refrigerant shortage detection device of the present invention, Figure 2 is a circuit diagram of a refrigerant circulation circuit equipped with a conventional refrigerant shortage detection device, and Figure 3 is a diagram of refrigerant relative to the remaining amount of refrigerant. It is a graph showing changes in pressure. 1... Circulation circuit, 2... Compressor, 7... Refrigerant distribution pipe, 9... Refrigerant shortage detection sensor, 0... Electromagnetic opening/closing switch, 12... Electromagnetic coil. Figure 1 Figure 2 B A Remaining refrigerant procedure amendment form (method) March 19, 1991
Claims (3)
通管に、冷媒の気液混合状態を感知して、コンプレッサ
駆動用の電源回路を開くための電気信号を出力する冷媒
不足検出センサを設けたことを特徴とする冷却装置の冷
媒不足検出装置。(1) A refrigerant shortage detection sensor is installed in the refrigerant flow pipe on the high-pressure side of the refrigerant circulation circuit of the cooling device, which detects the gas-liquid mixing state of the refrigerant and outputs an electric signal to open the power supply circuit for driving the compressor. A refrigerant shortage detection device for a cooling device, characterized in that:
を光の透過量で検出する光学式センサであることを特徴
とする請求項(1)に記載の冷却装置の冷媒不足検出装
置。(2) The refrigerant shortage detection device for a cooling device according to claim 1, wherein the refrigerant shortage detection sensor is an optical sensor that detects the gas-liquid mixing state of the refrigerant based on the amount of light transmitted.
る自己発熱タイプのサーミスタであることを特徴とする
請求項(1)に記載の冷却装置の冷媒不足検出装置。(3) The refrigerant shortage detection device for a cooling device according to claim 1, wherein the refrigerant shortage detection sensor is a self-heating type thermistor that senses the temperature of the refrigerant.
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EP19910311098 EP0488775A3 (en) | 1990-11-30 | 1991-11-29 | Detecting system for detecting an insufficient amount of refrigerant in a cooling apparatus and compressor control system incorporating same |
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