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公开(公告)号：US20170193794A1
公开(公告)日：2017-07-06
申请号：US14988810
申请日：2016-01-06
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor： Brett Alan Farris , Michelle Diana Gross
CPC classification number: G08B21/182 , F24H9/0047 , F24H9/2021
Abstract: Water heaters and methods for monitoring anode rod depletion in water heaters are provided. A water heater includes a tank for holding a volume of water, and an anode rod extending into the water and electrically connected to an electrical ground such that a galvanic current flows from the anode rod to the electrical ground. The water heater further includes at least one heating element configured to heat the water when energized, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a galvanic current level, compare the galvanic current level to a threshold current level, and transmit an alert signal when the galvanic current level is less than the threshold current level.
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公开(公告)号：US09612037B2
公开(公告)日：2017-04-04
申请号：US14503509
申请日：2014-10-01
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor： Brett Alan Farris
IPC: F24H9/20
CPC classification number: F24H9/2035
Abstract: Systems, circuits, and methods for providing operating power to a gas control circuit board are disclosed. A first power source for a gas control circuit board is derived from a utility supplied AC source while a backup supply is provided based on current flowing through an anode rod associated with the water heater as defined by Faraday's Law of Electrolysis. The backup supply based on anode current flow provided operating power for the gas control circuit in case of loss of power from the utility supplied AC source.
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公开(公告)号：US20140218005A1
公开(公告)日：2014-08-07
申请号：US13760321
申请日：2013-02-06
Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Inventor： Brett Alan Farris
IPC: G01N17/02
CPC classification number: G01N17/02
Abstract: The present subject matter relates to systems and methodologies for providing anode rod depletion detection and warnings thereof to consumers. Consumers generally are not concerned with monitoring consumption of protective anode rods incorporated within water heaters. The present subject matter provides automatic monitoring of anode rod depletion and provides the consumer with notification of rod depletion beyond a predetermined amount by one or more of optical, audible, or electronic devices.
Abstract translation: 本主题涉及向消费者提供阳极棒耗尽检测和警告的系统和方法。 消费者通常不关心监测热水器内装有保护阳极棒的消耗情况。 本主题提供了阳极棒耗尽的自动监测，并且通过光学，听觉或电子设备中的一个或多个向消费者提供超出预定量的棒消耗的通知。
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公开(公告)号：US20140216945A1
公开(公告)日：2014-08-07
申请号：US13760353
申请日：2013-02-06
Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Inventor： Brett Alan Farris , Michelle Diana Gross , Jonathan D. Nelson
IPC: C23F13/00
CPC classification number: C23F13/005 , C23F13/22 , F24D19/0092 , F24D2220/08 , F24H9/0047 , F28D20/0034 , F28F19/004 , G01N17/02 , Y02E60/142
Abstract: The present subject matter relates to methodologies and algorithms for providing anode rod depletion detection and warnings thereof to consumers. Consumers general are not concerned with monitoring consumption of protective anode rods incorporated within water heaters, The present subject matter provides automatic monitoring of anode rod depletion and provides the consumer with notification of rod depletion beyond a predetermined amount by one or more of optical, audible, or electronic devices. Aspects of the algorithm include handling of start-up conditions, service board replacement conditions, and properly defining the anode rod depletion threshold. Additional algorithm aspects include considerations for taking into consideration power outage conditions and accurately estimating galvanic current.
Abstract translation: 本主题涉及用于向消费者提供阳极棒耗尽检测和警告的方法和算法。 消费者一般不关心监测热水器内的保护性阳极棒的消耗情况。本主题提供了阳极棒耗尽的自动监测，并通过光学，听觉， 或电子设备。 该算法的方面包括处理启动条件，维修板更换条件以及正确定义阳极棒耗尽阈值。 附加的算法方面包括考虑停电条件和精确估计电流的考虑。
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公开(公告)号：US10274104B2
公开(公告)日：2019-04-30
申请号：US14926578
申请日：2015-10-29
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor： Brett Alan Farris , Shaun Michael Ward
Abstract: Hot water heater systems and methods for monitoring electronic mixing valves of hot water heater systems are provided. An electronic mixing valve provides a flow of water in a mixed output line. A method includes determining whether an output flow event is occurring, determining a first temperature value for water in the mixed output line when the output flow event is occurring, comparing the first temperature value to a setpoint temperature value to obtain a first temperature error value when the output flow event is occurring, and generating a failure signal when the first temperature error value is outside of a predetermined error range and the output flow event is occurring.
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Patent Agency Ranking
16.发明申请WATER HEATER APPLIANCE WITH TANK CAPACITY CONTROL INTERFACE AND RELATED CONTROL METHODS 审中-公开水加热器具有油罐容量控制界面和相关控制方法公开(公告)号：US20160377323A1
公开(公告)日：2016-12-29
申请号：US14748868
申请日：2015-06-24
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor： Shaun Michael Ward , Timothy Scott Shaffer , Brett Alan Farris
IPC: F24H9/20
CPC classification number: F24H9/2007
Abstract: In one aspect, a method for controlling the operation of a water heater appliance may generally include receiving a user input associated with a selection of a tank capacity setpoint for the water heater appliance, determining a tank temperature setpoint for water contained within a tank of the water heater appliance based on the user-selected tank capacity setpoint and controlling the operation of the water heater appliance based on the tank temperature setpoint.
Abstract translation: 一方面，用于控制热水器具的操作的方法通常可以包括接收与热水器具的罐容量设定值的选择相关联的用户输入，确定容纳在水箱中的水的容器温度设定值 基于用户选择的罐容量设定点的热水器具，并基于罐温度设定值控制热水器具的操作。
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公开(公告)号：US20160201929A1
公开(公告)日：2016-07-14
申请号：US14594374
申请日：2015-01-12
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor： Brett Alan Farris , Michael Lee Alsip
CPC classification number: F24D19/1054 , F24D15/04 , F24D19/088 , F25D21/14 , Y02B30/12
Abstract: A heat pump water heater appliance includes a tank that defines an interior volume. A drain pan is positioned below an evaporator of a sealed system. A liquid monitoring sensor has a voltage divider with a pair of probes. The probes of the pair of probes extend into the drain pan. A related method for operating a heat pump water heater appliance is also provided.
Abstract translation: 热泵热水器具包括限定内部容积的罐。 排水盘位于密封系统的蒸发器下方。 液体监测传感器具有带有一对探针的分压器。 一对探针的探针延伸到排水盘中。 还提供了一种用于操作热泵热水器具的相关方法。
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18.发明授权公开(公告)号：US09372012B2
公开(公告)日：2016-06-21
申请号：US13891250
申请日：2013-05-10
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor： Brett Alan Farris
CPC classification number: F24H9/2021 , F24H1/185 , F24H9/0047 , H05B1/0269 , H05B3/78
Abstract: Systems and methods for determining heating element and water heater status based on galvanic current are provided. An exemplary water heater includes a tank for holding a volume of water and an anode rod extending into the water. The anode rod has a core made of a conductive material. The water heater also includes at least one heating element configured to heat the water when energized. The water heater includes a current measurement circuit configured to generate a feedback signal describing a galvanic current flowing from the core of the anode rod to an electrical ground. The water heater also includes a controller configured to receive the feedback signal from the current measurement circuit and to control one or more operations of the water heater based on the feedback signal.
Abstract translation: 提供了基于电流确定加热元件和热水器状态的系统和方法。 示例性的热水器包括用于保持大量水的罐和延伸到水中的阳极杆。 阳极棒具有由导电材料制成的芯。 热水器还包括至少一个加热元件，该加热元件构造成在通电时加热水。 热水器包括电流测量电路，其被配置为产生描述从阳极棒的芯流到电接地的电流的反馈信号。 热水器还包括配置成从电流测量电路接收反馈信号并基于反馈信号控制热水器的一个或多个操作的控制器。
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公开(公告)号：US09335065B2
公开(公告)日：2016-05-10
申请号：US13870236
申请日：2013-04-25
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor： Brett Alan Farris , Michelle Diana Gross
CPC classification number: F24H9/0047 , C23F13/04 , C23F13/06 , C23F2213/10 , F24H1/185 , F24H9/2021
Abstract: Systems and methods for adjusting anode rod galvanic corrosion are provided. An exemplary water heater includes a tank for holding a volume of water. The water heater also includes an anode rod extending into the water and electrically connected to an electrical ground such that a galvanic current flows from the anode rod to the electrical ground. The water heater includes at least one heating element configured to heat the water when energized. The water heater also includes a resistor configuration connected between the anode rod and the electrical ground such that the galvanic current flows through the resistor configuration. The resistor configuration provides a variable resistance.
Abstract translation: 提供了用于调节阳极棒电偶腐蚀的系统和方法。 示例性的热水器包括用于保持大量水的罐。 热水器还包括延伸到水中并电连接到电接地的阳极杆，使得电流从阳极杆流到电气接地。 热水器包括至少一个加热元件，该加热元件构造成在通电时加热水。 热水器还包括连接在阳极棒和电接地之间的电阻器配置，使得电流流过电阻器配置。 电阻器配置提供可变电阻。
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公开(公告)号：US09310813B2
公开(公告)日：2016-04-12
申请号：US13938325
申请日：2013-07-10
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor： Brett Alan Farris , Craig Iung-Pei Tsai , Eric Jeffrey Klingeman
CPC classification number: G05D23/1366 , F24H1/202 , F24H9/124 , F24H9/2021 , Y10T137/6416
Abstract: A water heater appliance and a method for operating the same are provided. The method includes receiving a first temperature measurement from a temperature sensor of the water heater appliance, receiving a second temperature measurement from the temperature sensor of the water heater appliance, and establishing if water is flowing through a conduit of the water heater appliance based at least in part on the first and second temperature measurements.
Abstract translation: 提供一种热水器具及其操作方法。 所述方法包括从所述热水器具的温度传感器接收第一温度测量值，从所述热水器具的温度传感器接收第二温度测量值，以及确定水是否至少流经所述热水器具的导管 部分在第一和第二温度测量。
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