US20080236180A1 - Systems and methods for flexible reversal of condenser fans in vending machines, appliances, and other store or dispense equipment - Google Patents
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- the invention relates generally to condenser fans, and more particularly, to the reverse mode of operation of condenser fans in vending machines, appliances, coolers, dispensers, and other electrical equipment for storing or dispensing food and/or beverages.
- Vending machines, appliances, and other store or dispense equipment may have a refrigeration system to maintain or serve the beverages or other products at a dispensing temperature different from the ambient temperature.
- the refrigeration system typically includes a condenser to compress a refrigerant and an evaporator to evaporate the refrigerant, as is well-known to those of ordinary skill in art.
- the condenser may be made of metal tubing with condenser fins that increase the surface area for air to contact in order to improve the refrigerant efficiency of the condenser.
- a condenser fan may be provided to move a larger volume of air across the condenser.
- the air being forced across the condenser fins by the condenser fan contains lint, dust, and dirt.
- the lint, dust and dirt builds up on the condenser fins, especially in condensers with tight fins arrangements, thereby resulting in poor airflow across the condenser.
- Poor airflow across the condenser fins reduces the energy efficiency and performance of the entire refrigeration system, and may cause premature failures in refrigeration system components. Accordingly, there is a need in the industry for systems and methods for flexibly reversing the condenser fan in order to dislodge the lint, dust, and dirt buildup on the condenser.
- a system for operating a condenser fan includes a compressor and a condenser fan, where the condenser fan is operable in a forward mode and a reverse mode.
- the system further includes a programmable timer/microcontroller in communication with the compressor and the condenser fan, where the programmable timer/microcontroller operates the condenser fan between the forward mode and the reverse mode independently of a running cycle of the compressor.
- the method includes providing a compressor, providing a condenser fan, where the condenser fan is operable in a forward mode and a reverse mode, and operating the condenser fan between the forward mode and reverse mode independently of a running cycle of the compressor.
- a system for operating a condenser fan includes a compressor and a condenser fan, where the condenser fan is operable in a forward mode and a reverse mode.
- the system further includes means for operating the condenser fan between the forward mode and reverse mode independently of a running cycle of the compressor.
- FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate exemplary components of a vending machine, according to an embodiment of the invention.
- FIGS. 2-4 illustrate exemplary configurations of programmable timers/microcontrollers that enable reverse modes of operation for condenser fans, according to embodiments of the invention.
- embodiments of the invention may provide systems and methods for reversing the condenser fan in vending machines, appliances, coolers, dispensers, and other like store or dispense equipment. Indeed, embodiments of the invention may provide flexibility to reverse the condenser fan at opportunistic times, perhaps independently of a compressor cycle. According to an embodiment of the invention, the condenser fan may be selectively reversed for only a portion of the time that the compressor is running, perhaps in accordance with a preset delay time. According to another embodiment of the invention, the condenser fan may be reversed during a portion of the time when the lights of the store or dispense equipment are turned off.
- the condenser fan may be reversed for an amount of time based upon the occurrence of a particular triggering event.
- the condenser fan may run in reverse before or after every compressor cycle, before or after every other compressor cycle, and the like.
- FIG. 1A illustrates a system overview of components of an exemplary vending machine 100 , according to an embodiment of the invention.
- the vending machine 100 may be illustrative of a wide range of store or dispense equipment that is encompassed within various embodiments of the invention.
- the vending machine 100 of FIG. 1A may include a vending machine controller (VMC) 102 , where the vending machine controller 102 includes a VMC processor 104 in communication with a communications module 106 and a memory 108 .
- the communications module 106 may include one or more modules for providing internal and/or external communications using wired and/or wireless technologies. According to an exemplary embodiment, the communications module 106 may provide a DEX/UCS link or other bus link, including a multi-drop bus (MDB) link, a parallel bus link, a universal serial bus (USB) link, and the like.
- MDB multi-drop bus
- USB universal serial bus
- the communications module 106 may also support communications according to a variety of protocols and a variety of public (e.g., Internet) and private networks, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, WiMAX, TCP/IP, and commercial carrier networks of any type or speed (e.g., dial-up, DSL, cable modem, fiber optic carrier, etc.).
- public e.g., Internet
- private networks including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, WiMAX, TCP/IP, and commercial carrier networks of any type or speed (e.g., dial-up, DSL, cable modem, fiber optic carrier, etc.).
- the memory 108 may store computer-executable instructions, which when executed by the VMC processor 104 , performs one or more of the steps or functions described herein, including providing instructions to the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 described below.
- the memory 108 may also store historical data, scheduling or configuration data, and/or energy management data for one or more components of the vending machine 100 .
- These vending machine 100 components may include the light output 110 the compressor 112 , and the condenser fan 114 .
- Yet other vending machine 100 components may include a condenser, an evaporator, an evaporator fan, patron sensors, vending sensors, payment sensors, energy management agents, event schedulers, and the like. It will be appreciated that variations in the vending machine 100 components described above may be available without departing from embodiments of the invention.
- the memory 108 may be illustrated as a separate module in FIG. 1A , the memory 108 may also be integrated with the VMC processor 104 and/or programmable timer/microcontroller 116 without departing from embodiments of the invention. Indeed, according to another embodiment of the invention, the memory 108 or a portion thereof may be external to the vending machine controller 102 , the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 , or the entire machine 100 , and may include a database, network storage, flash memory drive, removable hard drive or other removable storage media, and other external memory means.
- the vending machine controller 102 may control the operation of the light output 110 , the compressor 112 , and/or the condenser fan 114 , either directly or by providing instructions to a programmable timer/microcontroller 116 that operates in accordance with the instructions.
- the vending machine controller 102 may retrieve scheduling or configuration data from memory 108 and transmit instructions to the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 in accordance with the scheduling or configuration data.
- the scheduling or configuration data may instruct the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 to configure or reset time delays for its component relays or other switches that directly control one or more components of the vending machine 100 .
- This scheduling or configuration data may be determined by a learning algorithm executed by the vending machine controller 102 or preprogrammed, perhaps by a back office.
- the scheduling or configuration data may also be determined and preprogrammed by a merchant-owner, a route supervisor, or a bottler associated with the vending machine 100 .
- the vending machine controller 102 may also transmit updates or new instructions to the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 if the operating specifications of the light output 110 , compressor 112 , condenser fan 114 , or other vending machine 100 components have changed. Although not illustrated in FIG. 1A , the vending machine controller 102 and/or programmable timer/microcontroller 116 may also operate other components of the vending machine 100 as well, including an evaporator, an evaporator fan, and a condenser.
- FIG. 1B illustrates a variation of FIG. 1A where both of the VMC processor 104 and the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 may be in direct communication with the light output 110 , the compressor 112 , and the condenser fan 114 .
- the VMC processor 104 may communicate with the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 via the communications module 106 .
- the VMC processor 104 may communicate with the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 directly without using the communications module 106 .
- the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 may generally operate the light output 110 , the compressor 112 , and/or the condenser fan 114 .
- the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 may also operate other components of the vending machine 100 as well.
- the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 may also include a memory for storing scheduling or configuration data for operation of the light output 110 , the compressor 112 , and/or the condenser fan 114 . Like the scheduling or configuration data described above, this data may be determined by a learning algorithm executed by the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 or preprogrammed, perhaps by a back office.
- the scheduling or configuration data may also be preprogrammed by a merchant-owner, a route supervisor, or a bottler associated with the vending machine 100 .
- the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 may configure or reset time delays for its component relays or other switches that control the light output 110 , the compressor 112 , and/or the condenser fan 114 .
- the VMC processor 104 may override the operations of the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 , and instead directly control the light output 110 , the compressor 112 , and/or the condenser fan 114 .
- programmable timers/microcontrollers 116 for reversing the condenser fan 114 will now be discussed with reference to FIGS. 2-5 . It will be appreciated that these programmable timers/microcontrollers may alternatively include programmable logic arrays (PLAs) and integrated circuits in accordance with other embodiments of the invention. It will be appreciated that according to another embodiment of the invention, the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 may operate independently of the vending machine controller 102 .
- PLAs programmable logic arrays
- the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 may operate independently of the vending machine controller 102 .
- FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a programmable timer/microcontroller 202 that enables a reverse inode of operation for the condenser fan 114 .
- the condenser fan 114 is engaged in either a forward or reverse mode of operation when the compressor 112 is running.
- the condenser fan 114 may be selectively reversed for only a portion of the time that the condenser fan is running, perhaps according to a preset delay time that is preprogrammed as described above.
- the condenser fan 114 may be utilized for an electronically commutated blower (ECM), a PSC (permanent split capacitor) motor, or a scroll motor that is provided for the condenser fan 114 , according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
- ECM electronically commutated blower
- PSC permanent split capacitor
- the condenser fan 114 may be able to change rotational direction (e.g., forward, reverse) without first waiting for the condenser fan 114 to come to a complete stop or to a near zero speed.
- the programmable timer/microcontroller 202 may include three relays 204 , 206 , 208 .
- Relay 204 may be an electrical switch with an OFF position 204 a (e.g., open, disengaged, deactivated, etc.) and an ON position 204 b (e.g., closed, engaged, activated, etc.).
- relay 204 may also be a time delay relay in which the OFF position 204 a or ON position 204 b is toggled according to a preset time delay.
- Relay 206 may be an electrical switch with a forward position 206 a or a reverse position 206 b .
- relay 206 relay be a time delay relay in which the forward position 206 a or the reverse position 206 b is toggled according to a preset time.
- relay 208 may be an electrical switch with an OFF position 208 a (open, disengaged, etc.) and an ON position 208 b (closed, engaged, etc.).
- relay 208 may be a time delay relay in which the OFF position 208 a or the ON position 208 b is toggled according to a preset time delay.
- switches or timers besides time-delay relays may be utilized without departing from embodiments of the invention.
- both the compressor 112 and the condenser fan 114 are always connected to the first power source (e.g., L 1 ) 212 a .
- the first power source e.g., L 1
- the second power source e.g., L 2
- the relay 204 may include a preset time delay for switching the compressor 112 between the OFF position 204 a and the ON position 204 b.
- condenser fan 114 there is a forward connection 210 a and a reverse connection 210 b for operating the condenser fan 114 in a forward mode or a reverse mode, respectively.
- relay 204 is in the ON position 204 b (i.e., compressor 112 is running) and relay 206 is in the OFF position 206 a
- the second power source 212 b is provided to the forward connection 210 a of the condenser fan 114 .
- the condenser fan 114 is connected to the first power source 212 a and the second power source 212 b according to a forward mode of operation, and thus, the condenser fan 114 runs forward.
- the second power source 212 b is provided to the reverse connection 210 h of the condenser fan 114 .
- the condenser fan 1114 is connected to the first power source 212 a and the second power source 212 b according to a reverse mode of operation, and thus, the condenser fan 114 runs in reverse.
- the preset delay time on the relay 206 may be configured such that the condenser fan runs forward for a first portion of time (e.g. 90%) that the compressor 112 is running while the condenser fan 114 runs in reverse for a second portion of the time that the compressor 112 is running (e.g., 10%).
- the programmable timer/microcontroller 202 may also control the operation of the light output 110 .
- the OFF position 206 a e.g., open, disengaged, etc.
- the ON position 206 a e.g., closed, engaged, etc.
- light output 110 is connected to the second power source 212 b , thereby operating the light output 110 .
- relay 208 may be operated by the programmable timer/microcontroller 202 to enable or disable the light output 10 , perhaps using a preset time delay.
- the programmable timer/microcontroller may disable the light output 110 by placing relay 208 in the OFF position 206 a .
- the programmable timer/microcontroller 202 may enable the light output 110 by placing relay 208 in the ON position 206 a .
- FIG. 3 illustrates another exemplary embodiment of a programmable timer/microcontroller 302 that enables a reverse mode of operation for the condenser fan 114 , generally when the light output 110 is disabled.
- the forward operation of the condenser fan 114 may be operable when the light output 110 is enabled.
- the reverse operation of the condenser fan 114 may be selectively operable when the light output 110 is disabled (e.g., off or in standby mode).
- the programmable timer/microcontroller 302 may include two relays 304 , 308 .
- Relay 304 may be an electrical switch with an OFF position 304 a (e.g., open, disengaged, etc.) and an ON position 304 b (e.g. closed, engaged, etc.).
- relay 304 may also be a time delay relay in which the OFF position 304 a or ON position 304 b is toggled according to a preset time delay.
- relay 308 may be an electrical switch with an OFF position 308 a (open, disengaged, etc.) and an ON position 308 b (closed, engaged, etc.).
- relay 308 may be a time delay relay in which the OFF position 308 a or the ON position 308 b is toggled according to a preset time delay.
- the AC relay 306 is in the reverse position 306 a when the light output 110 is not enabled (e.g., relay 308 is in the OFF position 308 a ); likewise, the AC relay 306 is in the forward position 306 b with the light output 110 is enabled (e.g., relay 308 is in the ON position 308 b ).
- switches besides the relays described above may be utilized without departing from embodiments of the invention.
- both compressor 112 and condenser fan 114 are always connected to the first power source (e.g. L 1 ) 312 a .
- the first power source e.g. L 1
- the second power source e.g., L 2
- relay 304 when relay 304 is in the ON position 304 b , compressor 112 is connected to the second power source 312 b , thereby completing an electrical circuit and allowing the compressor 112 to run.
- relay 304 may include a preset time delay for switching the compressor 112 between the OFF position 304 a and the ON position 304 b.
- condenser fan 114 there is a forward connection 310 a and a reverse connection 310 b for operating the condenser fan 114 in a forward mode or a reverse mode, respectively.
- relay 304 is in the ON position 304 b (i.e., compressor 112 is running) and AC relay 306 is in the reverse position 306 a
- the second power source 312 b is provided to the reverse connection 310 a of the condenser fan 114 .
- the condenser fan 114 is connected to the first power source 312 a and the second power source 312 b according to a reverse mode of operation, and thus, the condenser fan 114 runs in reverse.
- the condenser fan 114 is connected to the first power source 212 a and the second power source 212 b according to a forward mode of operation, and thus, the condenser fan 114 runs forward.
- relay 308 may include a preset time delay for determining whether the light output 110 is in the OFF position 308 a or the ON position 308 b . Therefore, when the preset time delay results in the relay 308 switching to the OFF position 308 h , then the AC relay 306 is automatically switched to the reverse position 306 b . On the other hand, when, the preset time delay of the relay 308 results in the relay 308 switching to the ON position 308 a , then the AC relay is automatically switched to the forward position 306 a .
- Other variations of preset time delays for relays 304 , 308 are available according to other embodiments of the invention.
- FIG. 4 illustrates yet another exemplary embodiment of a programmable timer/microcontroller 402 main board and daughter board 403 combination that enables a reverse mode of operation for the condenser fan 114 , perhaps in accordance with the occurrence of a particular triggering event.
- the triggering event may be the beginning of a compressor 112 cycle, the end of a compressor cycle, before and after every other compressor cycle, and the like.
- the daughter board 403 typically couples electrically to the programmable timer/microcontroller 402 .
- the programmable timer/microcontroller 402 and the daughter board 403 may be integrated into a single package or board.
- the programmable timer/microcontroller 402 may include three relays 404 , 406 , 408 .
- Relay 404 may be an electrical switch with an OFF position 404 a (e.g., open, disengaged, etc.) and an ON position 404 b (e.g., closed, engaged, etc.).
- relay 404 may also be a time delay relay in which the OFF position 404 a or ON position 404 b is toggled according to a preset time delay.
- Relay 406 may also be an electrical switch with an OFF position 406 a (e.g., open, disengaged, etc.) and an OFF position 406 b (e.g.
- relay 406 may be a time delay relay in which the OFF position 406 a or the ON position 406 b is toggled according to a preset time, perhaps associated with one of the particular triggering events described above (e.g., before a compressor 112 cycle, after a compressor 112 cycle, etc.).
- relay 408 may be an electrical switch with an OFF position 408 a (open, disengaged, etc.) and an ON position 408 b (closed, engaged, etc.).
- relay 408 may be a time delay relay in which the OFF position 408 a or the ON position 408 b is toggled according to a preset time delay.
- Relay 410 may be an electrical switch with a forward position 410 a and a reverse position 410 b .
- relay 410 may be a time delay relay in which the forward position 410 a or the reverse position 410 b is toggled according to a preset time, perhaps also associated with one of the particular triggering events described above (e.g., before a compressor 112 cycle, after a compressor 112 cycle, etc.).
- switches besides the relays described above may be utilized without departing from embodiments of the invention.
- both the compressor 112 and the condenser fan 114 are connected to the first power source 412 a (e.g., L 1 ).
- the compressor 112 is also connected to the second power source 412 b (e.g., L 2 ), and therefore operable, when the relay 404 is in the ON position 404 b .
- the relay 404 may include a preset time delay for switching the compressor 112 between the OFF position 404 a and the ON position 404 b.
- the condenser fan 114 is also connected to the second power source 412 b , and therefore operable, when the relay 406 is in the ON position 406 b . More specifically, when relay 406 in the ON position 406 b , the condenser fan 114 is operable in the forward mode when relay 410 of the daughter board 403 is in the forward position 410 a . On the other hand, the condenser fan 114 would be operable in the reverse mode if relay 410 were in the reverse position 410 h . According to an embodiment of the invention, either or both of the relay 406 and the relay 410 may also include a preset time delay that is operative based upon the occurrence of a predetermined event.
- this predetermined event may be the beginning or end of a compressor 112 cycle, the beginning or end of every other compressor 112 cycle, and the like. Therefore, upon the occurrence of a particular triggering event, relay 406 may be placed in the ON position 406 b for a preset amount of time and similarly, relay 410 may be placed in the forward position 410 b for a predetermined amount of time. Accordingly, the condenser fan 114 may operate in a reverse mode of operation for a predetermined amount of time that is independent of the compressor 112 cycle. Other variations of the reversal of the condenser fan 114 may be provided without departing from embodiments of the invention.
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for operating a condenser fan. The systems and methods may include a compressor and a condenser fan, where the condenser fan is operable in a forward mode and a reverse mode. The systems and methods may further include a programmable timer/microcontroller in communication with the compressor and the condenser fan, where the programmable timer/microcontroller operates the condenser fan between the forward mode and the reverse mode independently of a running cycle of the compressor.
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- I. Field of the Invention
- The invention relates generally to condenser fans, and more particularly, to the reverse mode of operation of condenser fans in vending machines, appliances, coolers, dispensers, and other electrical equipment for storing or dispensing food and/or beverages.
- II. Description of Related Art
- Vending machines, appliances, and other store or dispense equipment may have a refrigeration system to maintain or serve the beverages or other products at a dispensing temperature different from the ambient temperature. The refrigeration system typically includes a condenser to compress a refrigerant and an evaporator to evaporate the refrigerant, as is well-known to those of ordinary skill in art. The condenser may be made of metal tubing with condenser fins that increase the surface area for air to contact in order to improve the refrigerant efficiency of the condenser. Furthermore, a condenser fan may be provided to move a larger volume of air across the condenser.
- However, because the refrigeration systems in the vending machines, appliances, and other store or dispense equipment are oftentimes mounted near the floor, the air being forced across the condenser fins by the condenser fan contains lint, dust, and dirt. Over time, the lint, dust and dirt builds up on the condenser fins, especially in condensers with tight fins arrangements, thereby resulting in poor airflow across the condenser. Poor airflow across the condenser fins reduces the energy efficiency and performance of the entire refrigeration system, and may cause premature failures in refrigeration system components. Accordingly, there is a need in the industry for systems and methods for flexibly reversing the condenser fan in order to dislodge the lint, dust, and dirt buildup on the condenser.
- According to an embodiment of the invention, there is a system for operating a condenser fan. The system includes a compressor and a condenser fan, where the condenser fan is operable in a forward mode and a reverse mode. The system further includes a programmable timer/microcontroller in communication with the compressor and the condenser fan, where the programmable timer/microcontroller operates the condenser fan between the forward mode and the reverse mode independently of a running cycle of the compressor.
- According to another embodiment of the invention, there is a method for operating a condenser fan. The method includes providing a compressor, providing a condenser fan, where the condenser fan is operable in a forward mode and a reverse mode, and operating the condenser fan between the forward mode and reverse mode independently of a running cycle of the compressor.
- According to yet another embodiment of the invention, there is a system for operating a condenser fan. The system includes a compressor and a condenser fan, where the condenser fan is operable in a forward mode and a reverse mode. The system further includes means for operating the condenser fan between the forward mode and reverse mode independently of a running cycle of the compressor.
- Having thus described the invention in general terms, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, and wherein:
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FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate exemplary components of a vending machine, according to an embodiment of the invention. -
FIGS. 2-4 illustrate exemplary configurations of programmable timers/microcontrollers that enable reverse modes of operation for condenser fans, according to embodiments of the invention. - Embodiments of the invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some, but not all embodiments of the invention are shown. Indeed, these inventions may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will satisfy applicable legal requirements. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout.
- As will be described in further detail below, embodiments of the invention may provide systems and methods for reversing the condenser fan in vending machines, appliances, coolers, dispensers, and other like store or dispense equipment. Indeed, embodiments of the invention may provide flexibility to reverse the condenser fan at opportunistic times, perhaps independently of a compressor cycle. According to an embodiment of the invention, the condenser fan may be selectively reversed for only a portion of the time that the compressor is running, perhaps in accordance with a preset delay time. According to another embodiment of the invention, the condenser fan may be reversed during a portion of the time when the lights of the store or dispense equipment are turned off. According to still another embodiment of the invention, the condenser fan may be reversed for an amount of time based upon the occurrence of a particular triggering event. For example, the condenser fan may run in reverse before or after every compressor cycle, before or after every other compressor cycle, and the like.
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FIG. 1A illustrates a system overview of components of anexemplary vending machine 100, according to an embodiment of the invention. Thevending machine 100 may be illustrative of a wide range of store or dispense equipment that is encompassed within various embodiments of the invention. - The
vending machine 100 ofFIG. 1A may include a vending machine controller (VMC) 102, where thevending machine controller 102 includes a VMCprocessor 104 in communication with acommunications module 106 and amemory 108. Thecommunications module 106 may include one or more modules for providing internal and/or external communications using wired and/or wireless technologies. According to an exemplary embodiment, thecommunications module 106 may provide a DEX/UCS link or other bus link, including a multi-drop bus (MDB) link, a parallel bus link, a universal serial bus (USB) link, and the like. According to another exemplary embodiment, thecommunications module 106 may also support communications according to a variety of protocols and a variety of public (e.g., Internet) and private networks, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, WiMAX, TCP/IP, and commercial carrier networks of any type or speed (e.g., dial-up, DSL, cable modem, fiber optic carrier, etc.). - Now referring to the
memory 108 of thevending machine 100, thememory 108 may store computer-executable instructions, which when executed by the VMCprocessor 104, performs one or more of the steps or functions described herein, including providing instructions to the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 described below. Thememory 108 may also store historical data, scheduling or configuration data, and/or energy management data for one or more components of thevending machine 100. Thesevending machine 100 components may include thelight output 110 thecompressor 112, and thecondenser fan 114. Yetother vending machine 100 components may include a condenser, an evaporator, an evaporator fan, patron sensors, vending sensors, payment sensors, energy management agents, event schedulers, and the like. It will be appreciated that variations in thevending machine 100 components described above may be available without departing from embodiments of the invention. - While the
memory 108 may be illustrated as a separate module inFIG. 1A , thememory 108 may also be integrated with the VMCprocessor 104 and/or programmable timer/microcontroller 116 without departing from embodiments of the invention. Indeed, according to another embodiment of the invention, thememory 108 or a portion thereof may be external to thevending machine controller 102, the programmable timer/microcontroller 116, or theentire machine 100, and may include a database, network storage, flash memory drive, removable hard drive or other removable storage media, and other external memory means. - Still referring to
FIG. 1A , thevending machine controller 102 may control the operation of thelight output 110, thecompressor 112, and/or thecondenser fan 114, either directly or by providing instructions to a programmable timer/microcontroller 116 that operates in accordance with the instructions. According to an embodiment of the invention, thevending machine controller 102 may retrieve scheduling or configuration data frommemory 108 and transmit instructions to the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 in accordance with the scheduling or configuration data. The scheduling or configuration data may instruct the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 to configure or reset time delays for its component relays or other switches that directly control one or more components of thevending machine 100. This scheduling or configuration data may be determined by a learning algorithm executed by thevending machine controller 102 or preprogrammed, perhaps by a back office. The scheduling or configuration data may also be determined and preprogrammed by a merchant-owner, a route supervisor, or a bottler associated with thevending machine 100. - The
vending machine controller 102 may also transmit updates or new instructions to the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 if the operating specifications of thelight output 110,compressor 112,condenser fan 114, orother vending machine 100 components have changed. Although not illustrated inFIG. 1A , thevending machine controller 102 and/or programmable timer/microcontroller 116 may also operate other components of thevending machine 100 as well, including an evaporator, an evaporator fan, and a condenser. - Many other variations of
FIG. 1A are possible without departing from embodiments of the invention. For example, in accordance with another embodiment of the invention,FIG. 1B illustrates a variation ofFIG. 1A where both of theVMC processor 104 and the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 may be in direct communication with thelight output 110, thecompressor 112, and thecondenser fan 114. In addition, theVMC processor 104 may communicate with the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 via thecommunications module 106. However, according to another embodiment of the invention, theVMC processor 104 may communicate with the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 directly without using thecommunications module 106. - Still referring to
FIG. 1B , the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 may generally operate thelight output 110, thecompressor 112, and/or thecondenser fan 114. The programmable timer/microcontroller 116 may also operate other components of thevending machine 100 as well. According to an embodiment of the invention, the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 may also include a memory for storing scheduling or configuration data for operation of thelight output 110, thecompressor 112, and/or thecondenser fan 114. Like the scheduling or configuration data described above, this data may be determined by a learning algorithm executed by the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 or preprogrammed, perhaps by a back office. The scheduling or configuration data may also be preprogrammed by a merchant-owner, a route supervisor, or a bottler associated with thevending machine 100. Thus, in accordance with the scheduling data, the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 may configure or reset time delays for its component relays or other switches that control thelight output 110, thecompressor 112, and/or thecondenser fan 114. However, according to an embodiment of the invention, theVMC processor 104 may override the operations of the programmable timer/microcontroller 116, and instead directly control thelight output 110, thecompressor 112, and/or thecondenser fan 114. - Having discussed a system overview for the
vending machine 100, several embodiments of programmable timers/microcontrollers 116 for reversing thecondenser fan 114 will now be discussed with reference toFIGS. 2-5 . It will be appreciated that these programmable timers/microcontrollers may alternatively include programmable logic arrays (PLAs) and integrated circuits in accordance with other embodiments of the invention. It will be appreciated that according to another embodiment of the invention, the programmable timer/microcontroller 116 may operate independently of thevending machine controller 102. - Programmable Timers/Microcontrollers
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Embodiment # 1.FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a programmable timer/microcontroller 202 that enables a reverse inode of operation for thecondenser fan 114. InFIG. 2 , thecondenser fan 114 is engaged in either a forward or reverse mode of operation when thecompressor 112 is running. As will be described below, thecondenser fan 114 may be selectively reversed for only a portion of the time that the condenser fan is running, perhaps according to a preset delay time that is preprogrammed as described above. The configuration ofFIG. 2 may be utilized for an electronically commutated blower (ECM), a PSC (permanent split capacitor) motor, or a scroll motor that is provided for thecondenser fan 114, according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention. With an ECM, PSC, or a scroll motor, thecondenser fan 114 may be able to change rotational direction (e.g., forward, reverse) without first waiting for thecondenser fan 114 to come to a complete stop or to a near zero speed. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , the programmable timer/microcontroller 202 may include threerelays Relay 204 may be an electrical switch with anOFF position 204 a (e.g., open, disengaged, deactivated, etc.) and anON position 204 b (e.g., closed, engaged, activated, etc.). According to an embodiment of the invention,relay 204 may also be a time delay relay in which theOFF position 204 a or ONposition 204 b is toggled according to a preset time delay.Relay 206 may be an electrical switch with aforward position 206 a or areverse position 206 b. According to an embodiment of the invention,relay 206 relay be a time delay relay in which theforward position 206 a or thereverse position 206 b is toggled according to a preset time. Likewise,relay 208 may be an electrical switch with anOFF position 208 a (open, disengaged, etc.) and anON position 208 b (closed, engaged, etc.). According to an embodiment of the invention,relay 208 may be a time delay relay in which theOFF position 208 a or theON position 208 b is toggled according to a preset time delay. One of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that other switches or timers besides time-delay relays may be utilized without departing from embodiments of the invention. - As illustrated in
FIG. 2 , both thecompressor 112 and thecondenser fan 114 are always connected to the first power source (e.g., L1) 212 a. With reference to thecompressor 112 whenrelay 204 is in theOFF position 204 a, there is an open circuit atrelay 204, and the second power source (e.g., L2) 212 b is not provided to thecompressor 112. On the other hand, whenrelay 204 is in theON position 204 b,compressor 112 is connected to thesecond power source 212 b, thereby completing an electrical circuit and allowing thecompressor 112 to run. According to an embodiment of the invention, therelay 204 may include a preset time delay for switching thecompressor 112 between theOFF position 204 a and theON position 204 b. - Referring now to
condenser fan 114, there is aforward connection 210 a and areverse connection 210 b for operating thecondenser fan 114 in a forward mode or a reverse mode, respectively. Whenrelay 204 is in theON position 204 b (i.e.,compressor 112 is running) andrelay 206 is in theOFF position 206 a, then thesecond power source 212 b is provided to theforward connection 210 a of thecondenser fan 114. In this configuration, thecondenser fan 114 is connected to thefirst power source 212 a and thesecond power source 212 b according to a forward mode of operation, and thus, thecondenser fan 114 runs forward. On the other hand, whenrelay 204 is in theON position 204 b, then thesecond power source 212 b is provided to the reverse connection 210 h of thecondenser fan 114. In this configuration, the condenser fan 1114 is connected to thefirst power source 212 a and thesecond power source 212 b according to a reverse mode of operation, and thus, thecondenser fan 114 runs in reverse. According to an embodiment of the invention, the preset delay time on therelay 206 may be configured such that the condenser fan runs forward for a first portion of time (e.g. 90%) that thecompressor 112 is running while thecondenser fan 114 runs in reverse for a second portion of the time that thecompressor 112 is running (e.g., 10%). - In addition to controlling the operations of the
compressor 112 and thecondenser fan 114, the programmable timer/microcontroller 202 may also control the operation of thelight output 110. In particular, whenrelay 208 is in theOFF position 206 a (e.g., open, disengaged, etc.), there is an open circuit atrelay 208, and thelight output 110 is not operative. On the other hand, whenrelay 208 is in theON position 206 a (e.g., closed, engaged, etc.),light output 110 is connected to thesecond power source 212 b, thereby operating thelight output 110. Accordingly,relay 208 may be operated by the programmable timer/microcontroller 202 to enable or disable the light output 10, perhaps using a preset time delay. For example, during a power saving or standby mode, the programmable timer/microcontroller may disable thelight output 110 by placingrelay 208 in theOFF position 206 a. However, during a normal mode, the programmable timer/microcontroller 202 may enable thelight output 110 by placingrelay 208 in theON position 206 a. These different energy management modes (e.g., standby, normal etc.) may be associated with certain preset time delays for the relay, according to an embodiment of the invention. - Embodiment #2.
FIG. 3 illustrates another exemplary embodiment of a programmable timer/microcontroller 302 that enables a reverse mode of operation for thecondenser fan 114, generally when thelight output 110 is disabled. In particular, the forward operation of thecondenser fan 114 may be operable when thelight output 110 is enabled. On the other hand, the reverse operation of thecondenser fan 114 may be selectively operable when thelight output 110 is disabled (e.g., off or in standby mode). - As shown in
FIG. 3 , the programmable timer/microcontroller 302 may include tworelays Relay 304 may be an electrical switch with anOFF position 304 a (e.g., open, disengaged, etc.) and anON position 304 b (e.g. closed, engaged, etc.). According to an embodiment of the invention,relay 304 may also be a time delay relay in which theOFF position 304 a or ONposition 304 b is toggled according to a preset time delay. Likewise,relay 308 may be an electrical switch with anOFF position 308 a (open, disengaged, etc.) and anON position 308 b (closed, engaged, etc.). According to an embodiment of the invention,relay 308 may be a time delay relay in which theOFF position 308 a or theON position 308 b is toggled according to a preset time delay. In addition to the relays provided by the programmable timer/microcontroller 302, there is also anAC relay 306. TheAC relay 306 is in thereverse position 306 a when thelight output 110 is not enabled (e.g.,relay 308 is in theOFF position 308 a); likewise, theAC relay 306 is in theforward position 306 b with thelight output 110 is enabled (e.g.,relay 308 is in theON position 308 b). One of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that other switches besides the relays described above may be utilized without departing from embodiments of the invention. - Still referring to
FIG. 3 , bothcompressor 112 andcondenser fan 114 are always connected to the first power source (e.g. L1) 312 a. With reference to thecompressor 112 whenrelay 304 is in theOFF position 304 a, there is an open circuit atrelay 304, and the second power source (e.g., L2) 312 b is not provided to thecompressor 112. On the other hand, whenrelay 304 is in theON position 304 b,compressor 112 is connected to thesecond power source 312 b, thereby completing an electrical circuit and allowing thecompressor 112 to run. According to an embodiment of the invention,relay 304 may include a preset time delay for switching thecompressor 112 between theOFF position 304 a and theON position 304 b. - Referring now to
condenser fan 114, there is aforward connection 310 a and a reverse connection 310 b for operating thecondenser fan 114 in a forward mode or a reverse mode, respectively. Whenrelay 304 is in theON position 304 b (i.e.,compressor 112 is running) andAC relay 306 is in thereverse position 306 a, then thesecond power source 312 b is provided to thereverse connection 310 a of thecondenser fan 114. Recall that theAC relay 306 is in thereverse position 306 a when thelight output 110 is not enabled. In this configuration, thecondenser fan 114 is connected to thefirst power source 312 a and thesecond power source 312 b according to a reverse mode of operation, and thus, thecondenser fan 114 runs in reverse. - On the other hand, when
relay 304 is in theON position 304 b, then thesecond power source 312 b is provided to the reverse connection 310 b of thecondenser fan 114. Recall that theAC relay 306 is in theforward position 306 b when thelight output 110 is enabled. In this configuration, thecondenser fan 114 is connected to thefirst power source 212 a and thesecond power source 212 b according to a forward mode of operation, and thus, thecondenser fan 114 runs forward. - According to an embodiment of the invention,
relay 308 may include a preset time delay for determining whether thelight output 110 is in theOFF position 308 a or theON position 308 b. Therefore, when the preset time delay results in therelay 308 switching to the OFF position 308 h, then theAC relay 306 is automatically switched to thereverse position 306 b. On the other hand, when, the preset time delay of therelay 308 results in therelay 308 switching to theON position 308 a, then the AC relay is automatically switched to theforward position 306 a. Other variations of preset time delays forrelays - Embodiment #3.
FIG. 4 illustrates yet another exemplary embodiment of a programmable timer/microcontroller 402 main board anddaughter board 403 combination that enables a reverse mode of operation for thecondenser fan 114, perhaps in accordance with the occurrence of a particular triggering event. For example, the triggering event may be the beginning of acompressor 112 cycle, the end of a compressor cycle, before and after every other compressor cycle, and the like. - Referring to
FIG. 4 , thedaughter board 403 typically couples electrically to the programmable timer/microcontroller 402. According to one embodiment, there may be a wired connection between the programmable timer/microcontroller 402 main board and thedaughter board 403. According to another embodiment of the invention, the programmable timer/microcontroller 402 and thedaughter board 403 may be integrated into a single package or board. - As shown in
FIG. 4 , the programmable timer/microcontroller 402 may include threerelays Relay 404 may be an electrical switch with anOFF position 404 a (e.g., open, disengaged, etc.) and an ON position 404 b (e.g., closed, engaged, etc.). According to an embodiment of the invention,relay 404 may also be a time delay relay in which theOFF position 404 a or ON position 404 b is toggled according to a preset time delay.Relay 406 may also be an electrical switch with anOFF position 406 a (e.g., open, disengaged, etc.) and anOFF position 406 b (e.g. closed, engaged, etc.). According to an embodiment of the invention,relay 406 may be a time delay relay in which theOFF position 406 a or theON position 406 b is toggled according to a preset time, perhaps associated with one of the particular triggering events described above (e.g., before acompressor 112 cycle, after acompressor 112 cycle, etc.). Likewise,relay 408 may be an electrical switch with anOFF position 408 a (open, disengaged, etc.) and anON position 408 b (closed, engaged, etc.). According to an embodiment of the invention,relay 408 may be a time delay relay in which theOFF position 408 a or theON position 408 b is toggled according to a preset time delay. In addition to the relays provided by the programmable timer/microcontroller 402, there is also arelay 410 included with thedaughter board 403.Relay 410 may be an electrical switch with aforward position 410 a and areverse position 410 b. According to an embodiment of the invention. According to an embodiment of the invention,relay 410 may be a time delay relay in which theforward position 410 a or thereverse position 410 b is toggled according to a preset time, perhaps also associated with one of the particular triggering events described above (e.g., before acompressor 112 cycle, after acompressor 112 cycle, etc.). One of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that other switches besides the relays described above may be utilized without departing from embodiments of the invention. - In
FIG. 4 , both thecompressor 112 and thecondenser fan 114 are connected to thefirst power source 412 a (e.g., L1). Thecompressor 112 is also connected to thesecond power source 412 b (e.g., L2), and therefore operable, when therelay 404 is in the ON position 404 b. According to an embodiment of the invention, therelay 404 may include a preset time delay for switching thecompressor 112 between theOFF position 404 a and the ON position 404 b. - Likewise, the
condenser fan 114 is also connected to thesecond power source 412 b, and therefore operable, when therelay 406 is in theON position 406 b. More specifically, whenrelay 406 in theON position 406 b, thecondenser fan 114 is operable in the forward mode whenrelay 410 of thedaughter board 403 is in theforward position 410 a. On the other hand, thecondenser fan 114 would be operable in the reverse mode ifrelay 410 were in the reverse position 410 h. According to an embodiment of the invention, either or both of therelay 406 and therelay 410 may also include a preset time delay that is operative based upon the occurrence of a predetermined event. As described above, this predetermined event may be the beginning or end of acompressor 112 cycle, the beginning or end of everyother compressor 112 cycle, and the like. Therefore, upon the occurrence of a particular triggering event,relay 406 may be placed in theON position 406 b for a preset amount of time and similarly,relay 410 may be placed in theforward position 410 b for a predetermined amount of time. Accordingly, thecondenser fan 114 may operate in a reverse mode of operation for a predetermined amount of time that is independent of thecompressor 112 cycle. Other variations of the reversal of thecondenser fan 114 may be provided without departing from embodiments of the invention. - Many modifications and other embodiments of the inventions set forth herein will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which these inventions pertain having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Therefore, it is to be understood that the inventions are not to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and that modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims. Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation.
Claims (35)
1. A system for operating a condenser fan, comprising:
a compressor;
a condenser fan, wherein the condenser fan is operable in a forward mode and a reverse mode; and
a programmable timer/microcontroller in communication with the compressor and the condenser fan, wherein the programmable timer/microcontroller operates the condenser fan between the forward mode and the reverse mode independently of a running cycle of the compressor.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the condenser fan includes one of a scroll motor, a permanent split capacitor (PSC) motor and an electronically commutated blower (ECM) motor.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the programmable timer/microcontroller operates the condenser fan according to at least one first preset time delay, and wherein the programmable timer/microcontroller operates the compressor between the forward mode and the reverse mode according to at least one second preset time delay.
4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the at least one first present time delay and the at least one second preset time delay is determined at least in part by one of (i) a back office, and (ii) a merchant-owner, a route supervisor, or a bottler.
5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the programmable timer/microcontroller operates the condenser fan and the compressor according to one or more schedules.
6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a first relay and a second relay, wherein the programmable timer/microcontroller includes at least the first relay, wherein the first relay operates to provide power from a power source to the condenser fan, and wherein the second relay selects between the forward mode and the reverse mode for the condenser fan.
7. The system of claim 6 , wherein at least one of the first relay and the second relay operate according to a preset time delay.
8. The system of claim 6 , wherein the second relay is coupled to a light output, wherein an operation of the light output determines whether the second relay selects the forward mode or the reverse mode for the condenser fan.
9. The system of claim 8 , wherein second relay automatically selects the reverse mode when the light output is one of (i) off and (ii) in standby.
10. The system of claim 6 , wherein the second relay is an AC relay.
11. The system of claim 6 , wherein the programmable timer/microcontroller includes a third relay, wherein the third relay operates to provide power from the power source to the light output.
12. The system of claim 6 , wherein the programmable timer/microcontroller includes a third relay, wherein the third relay operates to provide power from the power source to the compressor.
13. The system of claim 6 , wherein the first relay further operates to provide power from the power source to the compressor, wherein both the compressor and the condenser fan are inoperable when the first relay disconnects power to the compressor and condenser fan.
14. The system of claim 6 , wherein the programmable timer/microcontroller comprises a main board and a daughter board, wherein the first relay is included on the main board and the second relay is included on the daughter board.
15. The system of claim 6 , wherein prior to operating the condenser fan in the reverse mode, the first relay is disengaged to disconnect the condenser fan from the power source to allow the condenser fan to decelerate from a forward speed to the substantially zero speed.
16. The system of claim 6 , wherein the second relay selects the reverse mode for the condenser fan for a preset amount of time upon the occurrence of a triggering event associated with the compressor.
17. The system of claim 16 wherein the triggering event is a beginning or end of the running cycle for the compressor.
18. A method for operating a condenser fan, comprising:
providing a compressor;
providing a condenser fan, wherein the condenser fan is operable in a forward mode and a reverse mode; and
operating the condenser fan between the forward mode and reverse mode independently of a running cycle of the compressor.
19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the condenser fan includes one of a scroll motor, a permanent split capacitor (PSC) motor, and an electronically commutated blower (ECM) motor.
20. The method of claim 18 , further comprising providing a programmable timer/microcontroller, wherein operating the condenser fan includes the programmable timer/microcontroller operating (i) the condenser fan between the forward mode and the reverse mode according to at least one first preset time delay, and (ii) the compressor according to at least one second preset time delay.
21. The method of claim 20 , wherein the at least one first present time delay and the at least one second preset time delay is determined at least in part by one of (i) a back office, and (ii) a merchant-owner, a route supervisor, or a bottler.
22. The method of claim 18 , further comprising providing a programmable timer/microcontroller, wherein operating the condenser fan includes the programmable timer/microcontroller operating the condenser fan and the compressor according to one or more schedules.
23. The method of claim 18 , further comprising providing a first relay and a second relay, wherein at least the first relay is included with a programmable timer/microcontroller, wherein the first relay operates to provide power from a power source to the condenser fan, and wherein the second relay selects between the forward mode and the reverse mode for the condenser fan.
24. The method of claim 23 , wherein at least one of the first relay and the second relay operate according to a preset time delay.
25. The method of claim 23 , wherein the second relay is coupled to a light output, wherein an operation of the light output determines whether the second relay selects the forward mode or the reverse mode for the condenser fan.
26. The method of claim 25 , wherein second relay automatically selects the reverse mode when the light output is one of (i) off and (ii) in standby.
27. The method of claim 23 , wherein the second relay is an AC relay.
28. The method of claim 23 , further comprising providing a third relay with the programmable timer/microcontroller, wherein the third relay operates to provide power from the power source to the light output.
29. The method of claim 23 , wherein the programmable timer/microcontroller includes a third relay, wherein the third relay operates to provide power from the power source to the compressor.
30. The method of claim 23 , wherein the first relay further operates to provide power from the power source to the compressor, wherein both the compressor and the condenser fan are inoperable when the first relay disconnects power to the compressor and condenser fan.
31. The method of claim 23 , wherein the programmable timer/microcontroller comprises a main board and a daughter board, wherein the first relay is included on the main board and the second relay is included on the daughter board.
32. The method of claim 23 , wherein prior to operating the condenser fan in the reverse mode, disengaging the first relay to disconnect the condenser fan from the power source to allow the condenser fan to decelerate from a forward speed to the substantially zero speed.
33. The method of claim 23 , wherein the second relay selects the reverse mode for the condenser fan for a preset amount of time upon the occurrence of a triggering event associated with the compressor.
34. The method of claim 33 , wherein the triggering event is a beginning or end of the running cycle for the compressor.
35. A system for operating a condenser fan, comprising:
a compressor;
a condenser fan, wherein the condenser fan is operable in a forward mode and a reverse mode; and
means for operating the condenser fan between the forward mode and reverse mode independently of a running cycle of the compressor.
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