WO2004113805A1 - 冷蔵庫 - Google Patents
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- WO2004113805A1 WO2004113805A1 PCT/JP2004/008778 JP2004008778W WO2004113805A1 WO 2004113805 A1 WO2004113805 A1 WO 2004113805A1 JP 2004008778 W JP2004008778 W JP 2004008778W WO 2004113805 A1 WO2004113805 A1 WO 2004113805A1
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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
- F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F25D29/00—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
- F25D29/006—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
- F25B2400/00—Component parts or details not otherwise provided for in this subclass
- F25B2400/12—Inflammable refrigerants
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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
- F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F25D2400/00—General features of, or devices for refrigerators, cold rooms, ice-boxes, or for cooling or freezing apparatus not covered by any other subclass
- F25D2400/24—Protection against refrigerant explosions
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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
- F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F25D2700/00—Means for sensing or measuring; Sensors therefor
- F25D2700/02—Sensors detecting door opening
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- the present invention relates to a refrigerator for cooling using, for example, a hydrocarbon-based or similar combustible refrigerant having an explosion risk.
- hydrocarbon refrigerants have been used as refrigerants for refrigerators in place of CFC-based refrigerants in order not to degrade the global environment due to destruction of the ozone layer.
- this hydrocarbon-based refrigerant is flammable, and when this refrigerant leaks into the refrigerator for some reason and sparks are generated from electrical contacts inside the refrigerator, the refrigerant power S ignites. May explode.
- the conventional refrigerator has installed the electrical contact portion outside the refrigerator or provided the electrical contact portion with explosion proof (Japanese Unexamined Patent Application, First Publication No. H11-163873). 2 0 0—2 7 4 928 publication). Specifically, the contact portion between the electric component and the electric wiring and the electric wiring connecting portion connecting the two electric wirings were arranged outside the refrigerator or shielded by a cover member.
- an object of the present invention is to eliminate the danger of ignition and explosion even if a flammable refrigerant leaks, and furthermore, it is possible to use existing electric components such as door switches as they are, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost. It is to provide a refrigerator.
- the refrigerator of the present invention The refrigerator body,
- a refrigerant circuit provided in the refrigerator body and using a flammable refrigerant; and an electrical contact portion disposed inside the refrigerator body,
- An electric power control unit that controls electric power flowing through the electric contact unit to such an extent that the refrigerant does not ignite even if the refrigerant leaks from the refrigerant circuit and the refrigerant exists near the electric contact unit;
- the above-mentioned electric contact portion refers to an object that may generate a spark when the energization is switched, such as one that switches ON-OFF of energization, one that switches energization position, and the like.
- the electrical contact portion is included in, for example, a door switch. Lights) and turns them off.
- the electric contact portion switches the energized position
- the electric contact portion is included in, for example, a temperature adjustment knob, and the temperature adjustment knob finely adjusts the temperature inside the refrigerator main body. It is.
- the flammable refrigerant has a hydrocarbon-based or similar explosive danger.
- the power control unit is, for example, a variable resistor and is connected in series to the electrical contact unit.
- the refrigerator of the present invention since the power control unit that controls the power flowing to the electrical contact portion to the extent that the flammable refrigerant is not ignited is provided, the flammable refrigerant leaks into the refrigerator main body. When the energization of the electrical contact portion is switched, it is possible to prevent the flammable refrigerant from igniting and exploding.
- the above-mentioned electric contact portion does not need to be disposed outside the refrigerator as in the conventional case, and the electric component including the above-mentioned electric contact portion can be used with the existing configuration and arrangement, so that the manufacturing cost is reduced. Can be reduced.
- the electrical contact portion is a first electrical contact portion
- An electrical contact portion of a door switch which is turned on when the door of the refrigerator body is open and turned off when the door is closed is included.
- the door switch is, for example, a mechanical door switch for lighting the interior light, and turns on and off the interior light (illumination light) inside the refrigerator main body in accordance with opening and closing of the refrigerator door.
- the above-mentioned electrical contact switches the energization ON-OFF.
- the power control unit may be separately provided in series with the door switch, or may be incorporated in the door switch in advance.
- the door switch does not need to be disposed outside the refrigerator as in the conventional case, and the door switch can be used with the existing configuration and arrangement, so that the manufacturing cost can be reduced. .
- the door switch is turned on when the door is open and turned off when the door is closed, so that the electric circuit of the door switch can be simplified.
- the flammable refrigerant is ethylene
- the power control unit controls the power input to the electrical contact unit to be equal to or less than 20 W.
- ignition of the flammable refrigerant can be reliably prevented even under the worst condition in which the electric contact portion is directly opened under the flammable refrigerant (ethylene). That is, if the power exceeds 20 W, there is a risk that the flammable refrigerant will ignite and explode.
- the combustible refrigerant is isobutane
- the power control unit is configured such that a voltage applied to the electrical contact unit is in a range of 100 V to 240 V, and an electric power input to the electrical contact unit is 30 W or less. To control.
- the flammable refrigerant can be reliably prevented even under the worst condition in which the electric contact portion is directly opened under the flammable refrigerant (isobutane). That is, if the applied voltage is in the range of 100 V to 240 V and the power exceeds 30 W, the flammable refrigerant may ignite and explode.
- FIG. 1 is a simplified perspective view showing a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear side.
- Figure 2 is a wiring diagram.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an ignition test device.
- FIG. 4 is a wiring diagram showing an electric circuit in an ignition test.
- 5A and 5B are configuration diagrams showing door switches.
- FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a seal test. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
- FIG. 1 is a simplified perspective view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear side.
- This refrigerator cools using a flammable refrigerant, and includes a refrigerator body 21 having an openable door 21a, a door switch 4 and an interior light disposed inside the refrigerator body 21. (Illumination light) 5, thermostat 3, compressor 2, and 10 OV power supply 1.
- the compressor 2 includes a refrigerant circuit 22 (refrigeration cycle) together with an evaporator, a condenser, and a throttle structure (expansion section) (not shown) provided in the refrigerator body 21. Then, the inside of the refrigerator main body 21 is cooled with the combustible refrigerant.
- the compressor 2 is connected to a start relay 6 that assists the start of the compressor 2 and a protector 7 that cuts off a contact portion of the compressor 2 when an overcurrent flows.
- the thermostat 3 senses the internal temperature of the refrigerator body 21, and when the internal temperature is high, connects the contact points of the thermostat 3, drives the compressor 2, and operates the refrigerator body 21. Cool the inside.
- the door switch 4 is a mechanical door switch for lighting the interior light
- the interior light 5 is turned on and off in accordance with the opening and closing of 21a.
- the door switch 4 has an electric contact portion 4a, and turns on the electric contact portion 4a when the door 21a is open to turn on the interior lamp 5. With the door 21a closed, the electrical contacts 4a are turned off and the interior light 5 is turned on. Turn off the light.
- the power control unit 20 has a variable resistance, is connected in series to the electrical contact point 4 a of the door switch 4 , leaks the refrigerant from the refrigerant circuit 22, and transfers the refrigerant to the electrical contact point 4 a.
- the power flowing through the electrical contact portion 4a is controlled to such an extent that the refrigerant does not ignite even if it is present near the portion 4a.
- the power control unit 20 controls so that the power input to the electrical contact unit 4a is 2 OW or less.
- the power control unit 20 may be a resistor integrated in advance into the door switch 4 in advance.
- the door 21 a is opened, Even if the electrical contact portion 4a is switched from the OFF state to the ON state, the flammable refrigerant does not ignite and explode, thus providing excellent safety.
- an ignition test of the flammable refrigerant by the door switch will be described.
- Fig. 3 shows the ignition test device 11 which consists of an acrylic cylinder 8 with an inner diameter of 2966 mm and a thickness of 7 mm and an iron cylinder that covers the lower opening of the cylinder 8. It comprises a disc 9 and a thin wrap 10 covering the upper opening of the cylinder 8.
- the wrap 10 has a structure in which the flammable refrigerant sealed in the cylinder 8 is broken when ignited.
- the flammable refrigerant is sealed in the ignition test apparatus 11, and the door switch 4 is inserted.
- the electric contact 4a of the door switch 4 forms a closed loop electric circuit together with the 100V power supply 1, the resistive load 12 and the ammeter 13.
- the resistive load 12 allows a current of a set value to flow through the electrical contact portion 4a.
- the ammeter 13 detects a value of a current flowing through the electrical contact portion 4a.
- the door switch 4 was moved to generate a spark at the electrical contact portion 4a, and an ignition test of the flammable refrigerant was performed.
- the current value at the time of the test was confirmed with the ammeter 13 while changing the current value with the resistive load 12.
- the test results are shown in Table 1 below.
- the test conditions are based on the international standard IEC6007-15. Specifically, the test was performed at an ethylene gas concentration of 6.5% ⁇ 0.5%. The gas was replaced three times.
- the flammable refrigerant when the flammable refrigerant is ethylene, the flammable refrigerant ignites when the electric power input to the electrical contact portion 4a is 20 W or less. If the power input to the electrical contact portion 4a exceeds 20 W, the flammable refrigerant will ignite and be dangerous.
- FIG. 5A an example of the door switch 4 is shown in a front view of FIG. 5A and a right side view of FIG. 5B.
- the door switch 4 is provided with a rib 14 and a terminal 15 connected to an interior light (not shown).
- the electric contact portion (not shown) is cut and the interior light is cut off.
- the electrical contacts are connected, and the interior light is turned on.
- the electrical contact portion is covered with a resin main body case of the door switch 4, and has a structure in which the ethylene gas does not easily enter.
- the main body case was removed and the electrical contacts were exposed to the atmosphere under the ethylene gas.
- a test was conducted with a power of 2 A of 20 W flowing through the above electrical contacts, but the above ethylene gas was not ignited and safety was confirmed.
- the door switch 4 used in the above-mentioned ignition test has a structure in which the above-mentioned ethylene gas penetrates into the above-mentioned electrical contacts, and is a seal test of the international standard IEC60979-15 standard. At the level of rejection, door switch 4 shown in Figure 5 is rejected.
- Fig. 6 shows the outline of this seal test. That is, leave at room temperature 25 ° C Electric parts (door switch) 17, 50. Submerge for 1 minute in a beaker 16 containing hot water 18 at a depth of 25 mm below the water surface. At this time, if bubbles are generated, it will be rejected.
- Table 2 shows the results of an ignition test using the door switch when isobutane was used as the flammable refrigerant.
- test conditions are based on J EMA's voluntary standards based on the international standard IEC60079-15. Specifically, 3.2% ⁇ 0.5% isobutane (R600a) gas The test gas was replaced three times at different concentrations. The other conditions are the same as in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will not be repeated.
- the voltage applied to the electrical contact 4a is in the range of 100V to 240V, and the electrical contact
- the power input to 4a is 30W or less
- the flammable refrigerant power S is safe without ignition
- the voltage applied to the electrical contact 4a is in the range of 100V to 240V. If the electric power input to the electrical contact portion 4a exceeds 30 W, the flammable refrigerant is ignited and is dangerous.
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| JP2003-174753 | 2003-06-19 | ||
| JP2003174753 | 2003-06-19 | ||
| JP2003423500A JP3723811B2 (ja) | 2003-06-19 | 2003-12-19 | 冷蔵庫 |
| JP2003-423500 | 2003-12-19 |
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| JP2000230775A (ja) * | 1999-02-09 | 2000-08-22 | Matsushita Refrig Co Ltd | 冷蔵庫 |
| JP2001165552A (ja) * | 1999-12-08 | 2001-06-22 | Mitsubishi Electric Corp | 冷蔵庫 |
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| JP2000230775A (ja) * | 1999-02-09 | 2000-08-22 | Matsushita Refrig Co Ltd | 冷蔵庫 |
| JP2001165552A (ja) * | 1999-12-08 | 2001-06-22 | Mitsubishi Electric Corp | 冷蔵庫 |
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