Controllers and Related Methods
    1.
    发明申请
    Controllers and Related Methods 有权
    控制器及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120226388A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-06

    申请号:US13471180

    申请日:2012-05-14

    IPC分类号: G05D23/19

    摘要: Controllers and methods for controlling operation of a climate control appliance for heating and/or cooling a space are provided. One example controller includes a memory for storing at least one temperature offset and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to receive the reduced operation request from at least one of a utility provider and a user of the controller, to receive a sensed temperature from at least one sensor disposed within the space, and to determine an artificial temperature based on the sensed temperature and the at least one temperature offset associated with the reduced operation request. The processor is configured to, in response to the reduced operation request, operate the climate control appliance based on a comparison of the set-point temperature and artificial temperature during a reduced operation interval, to thereby reduce operation of the climate control appliance in response to the reduced operation request.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于控制用于加热和/或冷却空间的气候控制设备的操作的控制器和方法。 一个示例性控制器包括用于存储至少一个温度偏移的存储器和耦合到存储器的处理器。 所述处理器被配置为从所述控制器的公用事业提供者和用户的至少一个接收所述减少的操作请求,以从设置在所述空间内的至少一个传感器接收感测到的温度,并且基于所感测到的人造温度 温度和与减少的操作请求相关联的至少一个温度偏移。 处理器被配置为响应于减少的操作请求,在减少的操作间隔期间基于设定点温度和人造温度的比较来操作气候控制设备,从而减少气候控制设备的响应中的操作 减少操作请求。

    Load management thermostat
    2.
    发明授权
    Load management thermostat 有权
    负载管理恒温器

    公开(公告)号:US08177139B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-15

    申请号:US12857680

    申请日:2010-08-17

    IPC分类号: G05D23/00

    摘要: A thermostat is provided that is capable of reliably reducing the operation of an air conditioner and other systems to provide energy cost savings to the consumer and load reduction to a utility provider. The thermostat includes at least one sensor configured to communicate information indicative of the temperature within the space, and a memory for storing at least one temperature offset value associated with a request for reduced heating or reduced cooling operation. The thermostat further includes a controller in communication with the at least one sensor, which is configured to periodically determine a temperature value for the space and to control heating or cooling of the space until the determined temperature value has substantially reached the set-point temperature. The periodically determined temperature value is in part based on information received from the at least one sensor, and may include at least one temperature offset value when a request for reduced operation has been received by the thermostat.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种能够可靠地减少空调和其他系统的操作的恒温器,以向消费者节省能源成本并将其降低到公用事业提供商。 恒温器包括至少一个传感器,其被配置为传送指示空间内的温度的信息,以及存储器,用于存储与减少加热或降低冷却操作的请求相关联的至少一个温度偏移值。 所述恒温器还包括与所述至少一个传感器通信的控制器,所述控制器被配置为周期性地确定所述空间的温度值,并且控制所述空间的加热或冷却,直到所确定的温度值已经达到设定点温度。 定期确定的温度值部分地基于从至少一个传感器接收的信息,并且当温度调节器已经接收到减少操作的请求时,可以包括至少一个温度偏移值。

    LOAD MANAGEMENT THERMOSTAT
    3.
    发明申请
    LOAD MANAGEMENT THERMOSTAT 有权
    负载管理温度计

    公开(公告)号:US20110000659A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-01-06

    申请号:US12857680

    申请日:2010-08-17

    IPC分类号: G05D23/19 G05D23/00

    摘要: A thermostat is provided that is capable of reliably reducing the operation of an air conditioner and other systems to provide energy cost savings to the consumer and load reduction to a utility provider. The thermostat includes at least one sensor configured to communicate information indicative of the temperature within the space, and a memory for storing at least one temperature offset value associated with a request for reduced heating or reduced cooling operation. The thermostat further includes a controller in communication with the at least one sensor, which is configured to periodically determine a temperature value for the space and to control heating or cooling of the space until the determined temperature value has substantially reached the set-point temperature. The periodically determined temperature value is in part based on information received from the at least one sensor, and may include at least one temperature offset value when a request for reduced operation has been received by the thermostat.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种能够可靠地减少空调和其他系统的操作的恒温器,以向消费者节省能源成本并将其降低到公用事业提供商。 恒温器包括至少一个传感器,其被配置为传送指示空间内的温度的信息,以及存储器,用于存储与减少加热或降低冷却操作的请求相关联的至少一个温度偏移值。 所述恒温器还包括与所述至少一个传感器通信的控制器,所述控制器被配置为周期性地确定所述空间的温度值,并且控制所述空间的加热或冷却,直到所确定的温度值已经达到设定点温度。 定期确定的温度值部分地基于从至少一个传感器接收的信息,并且当温度调节器已经接收到减少操作的请求时,可以包括至少一个温度偏移值。

    System and method for controlling a multi-zone heating or cooling system
    4.
    发明授权
    System and method for controlling a multi-zone heating or cooling system 有权
    用于控制多区域加热或​​冷却系统的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07775449B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-17

    申请号:US12268887

    申请日:2008-11-11

    申请人: James P. Garozzo

    发明人: James P. Garozzo

    CPC分类号: F24F11/30 F24F11/56 F24F11/65

    摘要: A control system is provided for automatically setting up and controlling a climate control system for a building having one or more zones and one or more thermostats in communication with the associated heating or cooling components of the climate control system. In some embodiments, the climate control system comprises one or more heating or cooling systems which may be controlled by one or more thermostats. In other embodiments, the climate control system comprises a thermostat, a heating and cooling system, one or more remote temperature sensors corresponding to at least some of the one or more zones within the building, and one or more dampers corresponding to at least some of the one or more zones within the building.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种控制系统,用于自动建立和控制具有一个或多个区域和与气候控制系统的相关联的加热或冷却部件通信的一个或多个恒温器的建筑物的气候控制系统。 在一些实施例中,气候控制系统包括可由一个或多个恒温器控制的一个或多个加热或冷却系统。 在其他实施例中,气候控制系统包括恒温器,加热和冷却系统,对应于建筑物内的一个或多个区域中的至少一些的一个或多个远程温度传感器,以及对应于至少一些 建筑物内的一个或多个区域。

    System and method for controlling a multi-zone heating or cooling system
    6.
    发明授权
    System and method for controlling a multi-zone heating or cooling system 有权
    用于控制多区域加热或​​冷却系统的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07448435B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-11

    申请号:US11063819

    申请日:2005-02-23

    申请人: James P. Garozzo

    发明人: James P. Garozzo

    IPC分类号: F25B29/00 F25B49/00

    CPC分类号: F24F11/30 F24F11/56 F24F11/65

    摘要: A control system is provided for automatically setting up and controlling a climate control system for a building having one or more zones and one or more thermostats in communication with the associated heating or cooling components of the climate control system. In some embodiments, the climate control system comprises one or more heating or cooling systems which may be controlled by one or more thermostats. In other embodiments, the climate control system comprises a thermostat, a heating and cooling system, one or more remote temperature sensors corresponding to at least some of the one or more zones within the building, and one or more dampers corresponding to at least some of the one or more zones within the building.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种控制系统,用于自动建立和控制具有一个或多个区域和与气候控制系统的相关联的加热或冷却部件通信的一个或多个恒温器的建筑物的气候控制系统。 在一些实施例中,气候控制系统包括可由一个或多个恒温器控制的一个或多个加热或冷却系统。 在其他实施例中,气候控制系统包括恒温器,加热和冷却系统,对应于建筑物内的一个或多个区域中的至少一些的一个或多个远程温度传感器,以及对应于至少一些 建筑物内的一个或多个区域。

    CONTROLLER FOR A CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
    7.
    发明申请
    CONTROLLER FOR A CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM 有权
    气候控制系统的控制器

    公开(公告)号:US20120253520A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-04

    申请号:US13073628

    申请日:2011-03-28

    IPC分类号: F24F11/00 G05D23/19

    摘要: A system is provided for controlling at least one climate control apparatus for conditioning a space. The system includes a controller mountable to a climate control apparatus that is segregated from the space to be conditioned. The controller has a plurality of selectable setting parameters for configuring the controller to operate at least one of a plurality of climate control apparatus, and a plurality of visual indicators for visually indicating the selection of at least one selectable setting parameter. A user interface is adapted for installation in the space, and has a display for displaying selectable setting parameters for configuring the controller. The user interface includes user input controls for enabling selection of at least one displayed selectable setting parameter, where the controller responsively activates at least one visual indicator for indicating the selection of at least one selectable setting parameter by the user-interface.

    摘要翻译: 提供一种用于控制至少一个用于调节空间的气候控制装置的系统。 该系统包括可安装到气室控制装置的控制器,其与要调节的空间隔离。 控制器具有多个可选择的设置参数,用于配置控制器以操作多个气候控制装置和多个可视指示器中的至少一个,用于可视地指示选择至少一个可选设置参数。 用户界面适于安装在该空间中,并且具有用于显示用于配置控制器的可选设置参数的显示器。 所述用户界面包括用户输入控制,用于使得能够选择至少一个所显示的可选设置参数,其中所述控制器响应地激活至少一个视觉指示符,以指示所述用户界面选择至少一个可选设置参数。

    LOW VOLTAGE POWER LINE COMMUNICATION FOR CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
    9.
    发明申请
    LOW VOLTAGE POWER LINE COMMUNICATION FOR CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM 有权
    低压电力线通信用于气候控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US20090065597A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-12

    申请号:US12250209

    申请日:2008-10-13

    IPC分类号: G05D23/00 F24F7/007 F25B1/00

    摘要: A system for controlling one or more components of a climate control system is provided that includes one or more controllers in connection with low voltage power lines for powering the one or more controllers. The controllers are further capable of transmitting one or more communication signals via the low voltage waveform. The system includes a thermostat controller, at least one system controller for a heating or cooling system, and a controller for a circulating air blower. The thermostat controller, system controller and circulating air blower controller are connected to each other only through each controller's individual connection to the hot and common low voltage power transmission lines. Each controller is capable of transmitting one or more signals that are superimposed onto the low-frequency low-voltage waveform and include information identifying a destination controller that the signals are intended for.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于控制气候控制系统的一个或多个部件的系统,其包括与用于给一个或多个控制器供电的低压电力线连接的一个或多个控制器。 控制器还能够经由低电压波形发送一个或多个通信信号。 该系统包括恒温控制器,用于加热或冷却系统的至少一个系统控制器和用于循环鼓风机的控制器。 恒温控制器,系统控制器和循环鼓风机控制器仅通过每个控制器与热和普通低压输电线路的单独连接相互连接。 每个控制器能够发送叠加在低频低压波形上的一个或多个信号,并且包括识别信号用于的目的地控制器的信息。