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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 26, 2026
Filed:
Nov. 21, 2023
Copeland Lp, Sidney, OH (US);
Andrew M. Welch, Franklin, OH (US);
James Scott Fraser, Springboro, OH (US);
Damiel Faxon, Dayton, OH (US);
Winfield S. Morter, Dayton, OH (US);
Copeland LP, Sidney, OH (US);
Abstract
A vapor compression system includes a primary loop, an auxiliary loop, and first and second valves. The primary loop includes an indoor heat exchanger, an outdoor heat exchanger, and a compressor. The first valve is positionable in first and second positions, such that the first valve fluidly connects the indoor heat exchanger to the compressor in the first position. The second valve is positionable in third and fourth positions, such that the second valve fluidly connects the indoor and outdoor heat exchangers in the third position. The auxiliary loop includes a thermal storage unit, a supply duct, and a return duct. The supply duct fluidly connects a thermal storage unit exit to the indoor heat exchanger when the first valve is in the second position. The return duct fluidly connects a thermal storage unit inlet to the indoor heat exchanger when the second valve is in the fourth position.