公开(公告)号：US20160314919A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-27

申请号：US14693067

申请日：2015-04-22

Applicant: Emerson Electric Co.

Inventor： John F. Broker ,  Xiaobing Zhu ,  Cuikun Chu

IPC: H01H47/32

CPC classification number: H01H47/32 ,  H01H47/226

Abstract: A driving circuit includes a relay driver for selectively connecting a relay coil with (a) a first current path between the relay driver and a relay voltage input or (b) a second current path between the relay driver and a ground connection. Another relay driver selectively connects the coil with (a) a third current path between the other relay driver and the relay voltage input or (b) a fourth current path between the other relay driver and the ground connection. The relay drivers may connect the coil between the second and third current paths for latching the relay, and between the first and fourth current paths for unlatching the relay. The driving circuit applies signals of opposite polarity and different magnitudes through the coil to latch and unlatch the relay. The signal for unlatching can be of lower voltage than the signal for latching the relay.

Abstract translation: 驱动电路包括用于选择性地将继电器线圈与（a）继电器驱动器和继电器电压输入之间的第一电流路径连接的继电器驱动器，或（b）继电器驱动器和接地连接之间的第二电流通路。 另一个继电器驱动器选择性地将线圈与（a）另一个继电器驱动器和继电器电压输入之间的第三电流路径连接，或（b）另一个继电器驱动器和接地连接之间的第四电流通路。 继电器驱动器可以在第二和第三电流路径之间连接线圈，用于锁定继电器，以及在第一和第四电流路径之间用于解锁继电器。 驱动电路通过线圈施加相反极性和不同幅度的信号来锁存和解锁继电器。 用于解锁的信号可以具有比用于锁存继电器的信号更低的电压。

公开(公告)号：US09404667B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-02

申请号：US14066765

申请日：2013-10-30

Applicant: Emerson Electric Co.

Inventor： Lihui Tu ,  Cuikun Chu

IPC: H02J1/10 ,  H02J3/38 ,  F24F11/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/0086 ,  F24F11/30

Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of systems and methods for determining a power stealing capability of a climate control system controller. In an exemplary embodiment, a controller for use in a climate control system generally includes a capacitor chargeable by current flowing through an off-mode load of the climate control system. A voltage detect circuit detects a voltage across the capacitor. The controller includes a timer for determining a charge time of the capacitor from a first specific voltage to a second specific voltage based on input from the voltage detect circuit. The controller determines a resistance of the off-mode load based on the charge time and, based on the determined resistance, determines a level of current for power stealing through the off-mode load.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于确定气候控制系统控制器的电力窃取能力的系统和方法的示例性实施例。 在示例性实施例中，用于气候控制系统的控制器通常包括可通过流过气候控制系统的模式负载的电流来充电的电容器。 电压检测电路检测电容器两端的电压。 控制器包括一个定时器，用于根据来自电压检测电路的输入，确定电容器从第一特定电压到第二特定电压的充电时间。 控制器基于充电时间确定断开模式负载的电阻，并且基于所确定的电阻，确定通过偏移负载的电力窃取的电流电平。

公开(公告)号：US09261540B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-16

申请号：US14153334

申请日：2014-01-13

Applicant: Emerson Electric Co.

Inventor： Lihui Tu ,  Liang Cao ,  Cuikun Chu

IPC: G01R27/26 ,  G01R19/32 ,  G01R19/25

CPC classification number: G01R31/362 ,  G01K13/00 ,  G01R17/00 ,  G01R19/2503

Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of devices for measuring voltage of a power supply. Also disclosed are exemplary embodiments of detection devices and temperature controllers comprising such devices for measuring voltage of a power supply. In exemplary embodiments, a device for measuring the voltage of a power supply generally includes a resistor, a capacitor, and a control unit. One end of the capacitor is connected with the resistor, while the other end of the capacitor is connected to ground. The control unit is connected with the power supply. The control unit includes a comparator connected with the capacitor, a reference power supply connected with the comparator, a timer, and a computing unit.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于测量电源的电压的装置的示例性实施例。 还公开了包括用于测量电源的电压的这种装置的检测装置和温度控制器的示例性实施例。 在示例性实施例中，用于测量电源电压的装置通常包括电阻器，电容器和控制单元。 电容器的一端与电阻器连接，而电容器的另一端连接到地。 控制单元与电源连接。 控制单元包括与电容器连接的比较器，与比较器连接的参考电源，定时器和计算单元。

公开(公告)号：US20140285222A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：US14153334

申请日：2014-01-13

Applicant: Emerson Electric Co.

Inventor： Lihui Tu ,  Liang Cao ,  Cuikun Chu

IPC: G01R19/32

CPC classification number: G01R31/362 ,  G01K13/00 ,  G01R17/00 ,  G01R19/2503

Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of devices for measuring voltage of a power supply. Also disclosed are exemplary embodiments of detection devices and temperature controllers comprising such devices for measuring voltage of a power supply. In exemplary embodiments, a device for measuring the voltage of a power supply generally includes a resistor, a capacitor, and a control unit. One end of the capacitor is connected with the resistor, while the other end of the capacitor is connected to ground. The control unit is connected with the power supply. The control unit includes a comparator connected with the capacitor, a reference power supply connected with the comparator, a timer, and a computing unit.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于测量电源的电压的装置的示例性实施例。 还公开了包括用于测量电源的电压的这种装置的检测装置和温度控制器的示例性实施例。 在示例性实施例中，用于测量电源电压的装置通常包括电阻器，电容器和控制单元。 电容器的一端与电阻器连接，而电容器的另一端连接到地。 控制单元与电源连接。 控制单元包括与电容器连接的比较器，与比较器连接的参考电源，定时器和计算单元。

公开(公告)号：US09223324B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US14271689

申请日：2014-05-07

Applicant: Emerson Electric Co.

Inventor： Zhongliang Xu ,  Liang Cao ,  Cuikun Chu ,  Bradley C. Zikes

IPC: H03K5/08 ,  G05D23/19 ,  H02J1/00

CPC classification number: G05D23/19 ,  H02H9/04 ,  H02J1/00

Abstract: A DC voltage-limiting circuit generally includes first, second, and third transistors. The first transistor is connected between a voltage input terminal and a voltage output terminal. The first transistor has a collector connected to the voltage input terminal, an emitter connected to the voltage output terminal, and a base connected to the voltage input terminal via a first resistor. The second transistor has a base connected to the voltage input terminal via a first voltage regulator and a second resistor, a collector connected to the base of the first transistor, and an emitter connected to the voltage output terminal. The third transistor has a collector connected to the base of the first transistor via a third resistor, an emitter grounded, and a base connected to the voltage output terminal via a second voltage regulator and a fourth resistor.

Abstract translation: 直流限制电路一般包括第一，第二和第三晶体管。 第一晶体管连接在电压输入端和电压输出端之间。 第一晶体管具有连接到电压输入端子的集电极，连接到电压输出端子的发射极和经由第一电阻器连接到电压输入端子的基极。 第二晶体管具有经由第一电压调节器和第二电阻器连接到电压输入端子的基极，连接到第一晶体管的基极的集电极和连接到电压输出端子的发射极。 第三晶体管具有经由第三电阻器连接到第一晶体管的基极的集电极，发射极接地，以及经由第二电压调节器和第四电阻器连接到电压输出端子的基极。

公开(公告)号：US20150122900A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-07

申请号：US14271689

申请日：2014-05-07

Applicant: Emerson Electric Co.

Inventor： Zhongliang Xu ,  Liang Cao ,  Cuikun Chu ,  Bradley C. Zikes

IPC: H02M1/08 ,  H02M3/158 ,  G05D23/19 ,  H02M7/217

CPC classification number: G05D23/19 ,  H02H9/04 ,  H02J1/00

Abstract: A DC voltage-limiting circuit generally includes first, second, and third transistors. The first transistor is connected between a voltage input terminal and a voltage output terminal. The first transistor has a collector connected to the voltage input terminal, an emitter connected to the voltage output terminal, and a base connected to the voltage input terminal via a first resistor. The second transistor has a base connected to the voltage input terminal via a first voltage regulator and a second resistor, a collector connected to the base of the first transistor, and an emitter connected to the voltage output terminal. The third transistor has a collector connected to the base of the first transistor via a third resistor, an emitter grounded, and a base connected to the voltage output terminal via a second voltage regulator and a fourth resistor.

Abstract translation: 直流限制电路一般包括第一，第二和第三晶体管。 第一晶体管连接在电压输入端和电压输出端之间。 第一晶体管具有连接到电压输入端子的集电极，连接到电压输出端子的发射极和经由第一电阻器连接到电压输入端子的基极。 第二晶体管具有经由第一电压调节器和第二电阻器连接到电压输入端子的基极，连接到第一晶体管的基极的集电极和连接到电压输出端子的发射极。 第三晶体管具有经由第三电阻器连接到第一晶体管的基极的集电极，发射极接地，以及经由第二电压调节器和第四电阻器连接到电压输出端子的基极。

公开(公告)号：US20150115045A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-30

申请号：US14066765

申请日：2013-10-30

Applicant: Emerson Electric Co.

Inventor： Lihui Tu ,  Cuikun Chu

IPC: G05D23/19

CPC classification number: F24F11/0086 ,  F24F11/30

Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of systems and methods for determining a power stealing capability of a climate control system controller. In an exemplary embodiment, a controller for use in a climate control system generally includes a capacitor chargeable by current flowing through an off-mode load of the climate control system. A voltage detect circuit detects a voltage across the capacitor. The controller includes a timer for determining a charge time of the capacitor from a first specific voltage to a second specific voltage based on input from the voltage detect circuit. The controller determines a resistance of the off-mode load based on the charge time and, based on the determined resistance, determines a level of current for power stealing through the off-mode load.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于确定气候控制系统控制器的电力窃取能力的系统和方法的示例性实施例。 在示例性实施例中，用于气候控制系统的控制器通常包括可通过流过气候控制系统的模式负载的电流来充电的电容器。 电压检测电路检测电容器两端的电压。 控制器包括一个定时器，用于根据来自电压检测电路的输入，确定电容器从第一特定电压到第二特定电压的充电时间。 控制器基于充电时间确定断开模式负载的电阻，并且基于所确定的电阻，确定通过偏移模式负载的电力窃取的电流电平。

公开(公告)号：US09754746B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-05

申请号：US14693067

申请日：2015-04-22

Applicant: Emerson Electric Co.

Inventor： John F. Broker ,  Xiaobing Zhu ,  Cuikun Chu

IPC: H01H47/00 ,  H01H47/32 ,  H01H47/22

CPC classification number: H01H47/32 ,  H01H47/226

Abstract: A driving circuit includes a relay driver for selectively connecting a relay coil with (a) a first current path between the relay driver and a relay voltage input or (b) a second current path between the relay driver and a ground connection. Another relay driver selectively connects the coil with (a) a third current path between the other relay driver and the relay voltage input or (b) a fourth current path between the other relay driver and the ground connection. The relay drivers may connect the coil between the second and third current paths for latching the relay, and between the first and fourth current paths for unlatching the relay. The driving circuit applies signals of opposite polarity and different magnitudes through the coil to latch and unlatch the relay. The signal for unlatching can be of lower voltage than the signal for latching the relay.

公开(公告)号：US09739499B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-22

申请号：US14222847

申请日：2014-03-24

Applicant: Emerson Electric Co.

Inventor： Lihui Tu ,  Cuikun Chu ,  Zhongliang Xu ,  Long Huang

IPC: H02J1/00 ,  F24F11/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/62 ,  Y10T307/469

Abstract: A controller for use in a climate control system. The controller, which may be a wireless-enabled thermostat, includes a power stealing circuit configured to steal power from a first load that is in an “on” mode and from a second load that is in an “off” mode. The stealing is performed from the first and second loads at the same time. Sufficient power can be stolen to support substantially constant operation of a transceiver of the controller.

公开(公告)号：US20160161563A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-09

申请号：US15043709

申请日：2016-02-15

Applicant: Emerson Electric Co.

Inventor： Lihui Tu ,  Liang Cao ,  Cuikun Chu

IPC: G01R31/36 ,  G01R19/25 ,  G01K13/00 ,  G01R17/00

CPC classification number: G01R31/3835 ,  G01K13/00 ,  G01R17/00 ,  G01R19/2503

Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of devices for measuring voltage of a power supply. Also disclosed are exemplary embodiments of detection devices and temperature controllers comprising such devices for measuring voltage of a power supply. In exemplary embodiments, a device for measuring the voltage of a power supply generally includes a resistor, a capacitor, and a control unit. One end of the capacitor is connected with the resistor, while the other end of the capacitor is connected to ground. The control unit is connected with the power supply. The control unit includes a comparator connected with the capacitor, a reference power supply connected with the comparator, a timer, and a computing unit.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于测量电源的电压的装置的示例性实施例。 还公开了包括用于测量电源的电压的这种装置的检测装置和温度控制器的示例性实施例。 在示例性实施例中，用于测量电源电压的装置通常包括电阻器，电容器和控制单元。 电容器的一端与电阻器连接，而电容器的另一端连接到地。 控制单元与电源连接。 控制单元包括与电容器连接的比较器，与比较器连接的参考电源，定时器和计算单元。