公开(公告)号：US20130091883A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-18

申请号：US13627438

申请日：2012-09-26

Applicant: LENNOX INDUSTRIES, INC.

Inventor： Eric Perez ,  Steve Schneider

IPC: F25B49/02 ,  F25B30/02

CPC classification number: F16L55/055 ,  F04B49/065 ,  F04B49/20 ,  F24D17/02 ,  F24D19/1039 ,  F24F1/36 ,  F24F11/54 ,  F24F2140/30 ,  F25B30/02 ,  F25B49/02 ,  F25B49/027 ,  F25B2339/047 ,  F25B2400/06

Abstract: A controller, a water source heat pump and a computer useable medium are disclosed herein. In one embodiment the controller includes: (1) an interface configured to receive operating data and monitoring data from the water source heat pump and transmit control signals to components of thereof and (2) a processor configured to respond to the operating data or the monitoring data by operating at least one motor-operated valve of the water source heat pump via a control signal.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种控制器，水源热泵和计算机可用介质。 在一个实施例中，控制器包括：（1）接口，被配置为从水源热泵接收操作数据和监测数据，并将控制信号发送到其组件，以及（2）被配置为响应于操作数据或监视 数据通过控制信号操作水源热泵的至少一个电动阀。

公开(公告)号：US12000632B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-04

申请号：US18047626

申请日：2022-10-18

Applicant: LENNOX INDUSTRIES INC.

Inventor： Eric Perez ,  Shawn Niemann ,  Colin Clara ,  Der-Kai Hung

IPC: F25B41/34

CPC classification number: F25B41/34 ,  F25B2341/0681 ,  F25B2600/2513

Abstract: A metering device may automatically control fluid flow through a valve. A control system may alter the automatic control of a metering device. In some implementations, a predetermined event may occur to alter the automatic control of the metering device.

公开(公告)号：US11808449B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-07

申请号：US16925446

申请日：2020-07-10

Applicant: Lennox Industries Inc.

Inventor： Eric Perez ,  Randal Poirier ,  Eric Chanthalangsy ,  Steven Schneider

IPC: F23D14/68 ,  F23M11/04 ,  F23C9/08 ,  F23D14/02 ,  F23D14/70 ,  F23D14/36 ,  F23L5/02 ,  F23L1/00 ,  F23D14/10 ,  F23D14/12

CPC classification number: F23D14/68 ,  F23C9/08 ,  F23D14/02 ,  F23D14/10 ,  F23D14/126 ,  F23D14/36 ,  F23D14/70 ,  F23L1/00 ,  F23L5/02 ,  F23M11/042 ,  F23D2207/00 ,  F23D2900/00011

Abstract: A fresh-air intake according to aspects of the disclosure includes an outer cover having a pair of side panels disposed in a generally parallel spaced relationship, a top panel coupled to, and disposed generally perpendicular to, each panel of the pair of side panels, a bottom panel disposed generally parallel to the top panel, and a front panel coupled to, and disposed generally perpendicular to, each panel of the pair of side panels and the top panel, the front panel having a window formed therein, a supply line coupled to the bottom panel, a weir extending above the bottom panel and surrounding a junction with the supply line, a baffle disposed inside the outer cover, the baffle being disposed inwardly of the window so as to prevent infiltration of moisture into the supply line, and a weep hole formed in the bottom panel.

公开(公告)号：US11112050B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-07

申请号：US16504635

申请日：2019-07-08

Applicant: Lennox Industries Inc.

Inventor： Steve Schneider ,  Eric Perez ,  Aylan Him ,  Miguel Montemayor

IPC: F16L55/055 ,  F25B49/02 ,  F24F1/36 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24D3/18 ,  F25B39/04 ,  F25B30/02 ,  F24D17/02 ,  F04B49/06 ,  F04B49/20 ,  F24F140/30 ,  F24F11/54

Abstract: One aspect, as provided herein, is directed to a multi-stage fluid control system for a fluid source heat pump system. This embodiment comprises compressors configured to operate as separate, heat exchange stages, condensers each being fluidly coupled to at least one of the compressors by refrigerant tubing and having intake ends coupled together by a fluid intake manifold. This embodiment further includes output conduits coupled to each of the condensers and that are couplable to a distal location. Further included is a modulating valve control system interposed the output conduits. The modulating valve control system is configured to stage a flow of fluid through the condensers based on a number of operating compressors.

公开(公告)号：US11022331B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-01

申请号：US15362316

申请日：2016-11-28

Applicant: Lennox Industries Inc.

Inventor： Colin Clara ,  Eric Perez ,  Walter E. Davis, II

IPC: F24F3/153 ,  F25B41/20 ,  F24F3/14

Abstract: An HVAC system with a reheat coil is described, the system includes a compressor, a micro-channel condenser and an evaporator. A reversing valve is connected to the compressor, the micro-channel condenser and the reheat coil. The reversing valve is used to direct the refrigerant from the compressor to the micro-channel condenser in a normal mode, and to direct the refrigerant from the compressor to the reheat coil in a reheat mode. The reversing valve can be switched from normal mode to reheat mode when a high pressure condition is detected at an input to the micro-channel condenser, and switched back from reheat mode to normal mode when the high pressure condition has resolved or an amount of time has passed. In the normal mode the refrigerant is returned from the reheat coil into a refrigerant line between the evaporator and the compressor through a restrictor.

公开(公告)号：US10823447B2

公开(公告)日：2020-11-03

申请号：US15465229

申请日：2017-03-21

Applicant: Lennox Industries Inc.

Inventor： Justin McKie ,  Eric Perez ,  Steve Schneider

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  F24F12/00 ,  F24F11/77 ,  B23P19/00 ,  F24F110/40

Abstract: An energy recovery ventilator includes first and second blowers, a pressure transducer and a controller. The first blower is configured to direct a first air stream into a first zone of an enclosure. A second blower configured to direct a second air stream into a second zone of the enclosure. A pressure transducer is configured to determine internal air pressure within the enclosure. A controller is configured to control the first blower and/or the second blower in response to the internal air pressure.A method includes fabricating a rooftop unit and an ERV housing, the rooftop unit comprising an economizer, the ERV housing comprising first and second blowers and a pressure transducer. The method further includes coupling the ERV housing to the economizer and coupling a controller to the pressure transducer, the controller configured to control the first and/or second blowers in response to the internal air pressure.

公开(公告)号：US20200173683A1

公开(公告)日：2020-06-04

申请号：US16208880

申请日：2018-12-04

Applicant: Lennox Industries Inc.

Inventor： Rakesh Goel ,  Eric Perez

IPC: F24F12/00 ,  F24F11/30

Abstract: An HVAC system includes an evaporator coil disposed between a supply air duct and a return air duct. A re-circulation duct fluidly couples the supply air duct and the return air duct. A damper is disposed in the re-circulation duct and is moveable between an open position and a closed position. A controller is operatively coupled to a variable-speed compressor, a variable-speed circulation fan, and the damper. Responsive to a determination that the variable-speed circulation fan is operating at the minimum speed and the suction pressure is above the pre-determined threshold, the controller signals the damper to move to the open position. Responsive to a determination that the variable-speed circulation fan is not operating at the minimum speed or the suction pressure is below the pre-determined threshold, the controller signals the damper to move to the closed position.

公开(公告)号：US10563883B2

公开(公告)日：2020-02-18

申请号：US15879140

申请日：2018-01-24

Applicant: Lennox Industries Inc.

Inventor： Walter Davis, II ,  Roger Hundt ,  Colin Clara ,  Eric Perez

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  F24F11/49 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/65 ,  F25B49/02 ,  F24F140/50 ,  F24F110/10 ,  F24F140/12

Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is configured to receive a signal from a thermostat. The signal instructs the HVAC system to operate a component in a partial load mode. The HVAC system is further configured to determine that the component has exceeded its operating envelope. In response to determining that the component has exceeded its operating envelope, the HVAC system is configured to operate the component according to an override configuration. The override configuration overrides the signal to operate the component in the partial load mode.

公开(公告)号：US10386087B2

公开(公告)日：2019-08-20

申请号：US15708530

申请日：2017-09-19

Applicant: Lennox Industries Inc.

Inventor： Justin McKie ,  Eric Perez ,  Herman Marcus Thomas ,  Steve Schneider

IPC: F24F11/30 ,  F24F12/00 ,  F24F140/30 ,  F24F11/41

Abstract: A method of defrosting an energy recovery ventilator unit. The method comprises defrosting an energy recovery ventilator unit. The method comprises activating a defrost process of an enthalpy-exchange zone of the energy recovery ventilator unit when an air-flow blockage in the enthalpy-exchange zone coincides with a frost threshold in the ambient environment surrounding the energy recovery ventilator unit. The method also comprises terminating the defrost process when a heat transfer efficiency across the enthalpy-exchange zone returns to within 10 percent of a pre-frosting heat transfer efficiency wherein, the heat transfer efficiency is proportional to a temperature difference between an intake air zone of the energy recovery ventilator and a supply air zone of the energy recovery ventilator divided by a temperature difference between an return air zone of the energy recovery ventilator and the intake air zone.

公开(公告)号：US10254003B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-09

申请号：US15187073

申请日：2016-06-20

Applicant: Lennox Industries Inc.

Inventor： Justin McKie ,  Eric Perez ,  Bryan Smith ,  Steve Schneider

IPC: F24F12/00 ,  B23P15/26 ,  F24F13/20 ,  F24F13/30

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an energy recovery ventilator unit includes providing a cabinet having exterior walls and interior floors and walls that define an intake zone, a supply zone, a return zone, an exhaust zone and an enthalpy-exchange zone. The intake zone and the exhaust zone are both on one side of the enthalpy exchange zone. The supply zone and the return zone are both on an opposite side of the enthalpy exchange zone. The method further includes installing a first blower in the intake zone. The first blower pushes outside air into the intake zone and straight through the enthalpy exchange zone into the supply zone. The method also includes installing a second blower in the return zone. The second blower pushes return air into the return zone and straight through the enthalpy exchange zone into the exhaust zone.