公开(公告)号：US06282370B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-28

申请号：US09335309

申请日：1999-06-16

申请人： David J. Cline ,  Cindy Otto ,  Stefan Daystrom

发明人： David J. Cline ,  Cindy Otto ,  Stefan Daystrom

IPC分类号： F29H110

CPC分类号： H02H5/105 ,  A61H33/005 ,  A61H2201/0176 ,  F24H9/2028 ,  H02H3/335

摘要： A control system for bathers includes an electronic controller which controls operation of an electric heater assembly connected in a water flow path for heating water. The heater assembly includes a heater housing and electric heater element. A solid state water temperature sensor apparatus provides electrical temperature signals to the controller indicative of water temperature at separated first and second locations on or within the heater housing. The presence of water in the heater housing is detected electronically, by turning on the heater, and monitoring the temperature sensors for unusual temperature rises or other faults for a period of time thereafter. A solid state water presence sensor apparatus can also be used to determine the presence of water within the heater housing, providing electrical water presence signals to the controller indicative of the presence or absence of a body of water within the heater housing. An independent circuit apparatus is connected to the water temperature sensor apparatus and to a power relay, automatically causing high voltage power to be disconnected from the heater assembly when the water temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature. The independent circuit apparatus requiring a manual reset once the water temperature has dropped below a predetermined level to allow the high voltage power to be reconnected to the heater assembly. The system includes ground continuity detection, ground current detection and ground fault detection circuits.

摘要翻译： 用于沐浴者的控制系统包括电子控制器，其控制连接在用于加热水的水流通道中的电加热器组件的操作。 加热器组件包括加热器壳体和电加热器元件。 固态水温传感器装置向控制器提供电温度信号，其指示加热器壳体上或加热器壳体内分离的第一和第二位置处的水温。 通过打开加热器，并在此后的一段时间内监测温度传感器的异常温度上升或其他故障，可以电子地检测加热器壳体中的水。 固态水存在传感器装置还可用于确定加热器壳体内的水的存在，向控制器提供指示加热器壳体内水体存在或不存在的电水存在信号。 独立的电路装置连接到水温传感器装置和电力继电器，当水温超过预定温度时，自动使高压电力从加热器组件断开。 一旦水温下降到预定水平以下，独立电路装置需要手动复位，以允许将高压电力重新连接到加热器组件。 该系统包括接地连续性检测，接地电流检测和接地故障检测电路。

公开(公告)号：US06590188B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-08

申请号：US09894963

申请日：2001-06-22

申请人： David J. Cline ,  Cindy Otto ,  Stefan Daystrom

发明人： David J. Cline ,  Cindy Otto ,  Stefan Daystrom

IPC分类号： H05B102

CPC分类号： H02H5/105 ,  A61H33/005 ,  A61H2201/0176 ,  F24H9/2028 ,  H02H3/335

摘要： A control system for bathers includes an electronic controller which controls operation of an electric heater assembly connected in a water flow path for heating water. The heater assembly includes a heater housing and electric heater element. A solid state water temperature sensor apparatus provides electrical temperature signals to the controller indicative of water temperature at separated first and second locations on or within the heater housing. The presence of water in the heater housing is detected electronically, by turning on the heater, and monitoring the temperature sensors for unusual temperature rises or other faults for a period of time thereafter. A solid state water presence sensor apparatus can also be used to determine the presence of water within the heater housing, providing electrical water presence signals to the controller indicative of the presence or absence of a body of water within the heater housing. An independent circuit apparatus is connected to the water temperature sensor apparatus and to a power relay, automatically causing high voltage power to be disconnected from the heater assembly when the water temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature. The independent circuit apparatus requiring a manual reset once the water temperature has dropped below a predetermined level to allow the high voltage power to be reconnected to the heater assembly. The system includes ground continuity detection, ground current detection and ground fault detection circuits.

公开(公告)号：US06643108B2

公开(公告)日：2003-11-04

申请号：US10066963

申请日：2002-02-04

申请人： David J. Cline ,  Cindy Otto

发明人： David J. Cline ,  Cindy Otto

IPC分类号： H02H300

CPC分类号： A61H33/60 ,  A61H33/00 ,  A61H33/005 ,  A61H33/0087 ,  A61H2201/0173 ,  A61H2201/0176 ,  A61H2201/50 ,  A61H2201/5082 ,  H05K1/0263 ,  Y10T307/25 ,  Y10T307/492

摘要： A control system for a pool and spa. Main line voltage is provided through a single line voltage service and a single ground fault circuit interrupter circuit, facilitating a ground fault test and simplifying installation. The control system acts as a power distribution system for controlling the pool and spa equipment, with a circuit board assembly including individual fuse protection devices and switching circuits. A test algorithm is included, wherein the control system is disabled from normal operation if the GFCI test fails. The pool operator manually enters a water fill command, and the controller system automatically opens the fill valve for a predetermined time interval, and then automatically closes the valve. An emergency disconnect switch is mounted near the bathing area, connected by low voltage wiring to the controller system cabinet. The controller system senses the emergency switch closure and disconnects line voltage to the line voltage loads. The emergency switch closure also remotely induces a ground fault, tripping the GFCI. A sensing circuit allows the controller system to sense the presence of the emergency switch system, and issues a warning and prevents normal operation of the pool and spa system if not connected. A gas pressure sensor monitors the natural gas line, and the heater is disabled and a warning given under low pressure conditions. Abnormal filter backpressure triggers a warning when the filter needs service. A temperature sensor has parallel sensing elements in a common housing to provide separate sensing circuits.

公开(公告)号：US06747367B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-08

申请号：US10066869

申请日：2002-02-04

申请人： David J. Cline ,  Cindy Otto

发明人： David J. Cline ,  Cindy Otto

IPC分类号： H02J100

CPC分类号： A61H33/60 ,  A61H33/00 ,  A61H33/005 ,  A61H33/0087 ,  A61H2201/0173 ,  A61H2201/0176 ,  A61H2201/50 ,  A61H2201/5082 ,  H05K1/0263 ,  Y10T307/25 ,  Y10T307/492

摘要： A control system for a pool and spa. Main line voltage is provided through a single line voltage service and a single ground fault circuit interrupter circuit, facilitating a ground fault test and simplifying installation. The control system acts as a power distribution system for controlling the pool and spa equipment, with a circuit board assembly including individual fuse protection devices and switching circuits. A test algorithm is included, wherein the control system is disabled from normal operation if the GFCI test fails. The pool operator manually enters a water fill command, and the controller system automatically opens the fill valve for a predetermined time interval, and then automatically closes the valve. An emergency disconnect switch is mounted near the bathing area, connected by low voltage wiring to the controller system cabinet. The controller system senses the emergency switch closure and disconnects line voltage to the line voltage loads. The emergency switch closure also remotely induces a ground fault, tripping the GFCI. A sensing circuit allows the controller system to sense the presence of the emergency switch system, and issues a warning and prevents normal operation of the pool and spa system if not connected. A gas pressure sensor monitors the natural gas line, and the heater is disabled and a warning given under low pressure conditions. Abnormal filter backpressure triggers a warning when the filter needs service. A temperature sensor has parallel sensing elements in a common housing to provide separate sensing circuits.

摘要翻译： 一个游泳池和水疗中心的控制系统。 主线电压通过单线电压服务和单个接地故障电路断路器电路提供，便于接地故障测试和简化安装。 控制系统用作控制水池和水疗设备的配电系统，电路板组件包括单独的保险丝保护装置和开关电路。 包括测试算法，其中如果GFCI测试失败，则控制系统禁止正常操作。 水池操作员手动进入充水指令，控制器系统以预定的时间间隔自动打开填充阀，然后自动关闭阀门。 安装在洗浴区附近的紧急断开开关，通过低压接线连接到控制器系统柜。 控制器系统感应紧急开关闭合，并将线路电压与线路电压负载断开。 紧急开关闭合也远程引起接地故障，使GFCI跳闸。 感测电路允许控制器系统感测紧急开关系统的存在，并发出警告，并且如果没有连接，则可以防止游泳池和水疗系统正常运行。 气体压力传感器监测天然气管线，加热器被禁用，并在低压条件下给出警告。 过滤器需要维修时，过滤背压异常会触发警告。 温度传感器在公共壳体中具有平行的感测元件，以提供单独的感测电路。

公开(公告)号：US06407469B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-18

申请号：US09451561

申请日：1999-11-30

申请人： David J. Cline ,  Cindy Otto ,  Paul Rosenau

发明人： David J. Cline ,  Cindy Otto ,  Paul Rosenau

IPC分类号： H02J100

CPC分类号： A61H33/60 ,  A61H33/00 ,  A61H33/005 ,  A61H33/0087 ,  A61H2201/0173 ,  A61H2201/0176 ,  A61H2201/50 ,  A61H2201/5082 ,  H05K1/0263 ,  Y10T307/25 ,  Y10T307/492

摘要： A control system for a pool and spa. Main line voltage is provided through a single line voltage service and a single ground fault circuit interrupter circuit, facilitating a ground fault test and simplifying installation. The control system controls the pool and spa equipment, with a circuit board assembly including individual fuse protection devices and switching circuits. A test algorithm is included, wherein the control system is disabled from normal operation if the GFCI test fails. The pool operator manually enters a water fill command, and the controller system automatically opens the fill valve for a predetermined time interval, and then automatically closes the valve. An emergency disconnect switch is mounted near the bathing area, connected by low voltage wiring to the controller system cabinet. The controller system senses the emergency switch closure and disconnects line voltage to the line voltage loads. The emergency switch closure also remotely induces a ground fault, tripping the GFCI. A sensing circuit allows the controller system to sense the presence of the emergency switch system, and issues a warning and prevents normal operation of the pool and spa system if not connected. A gas pressure sensor monitors the natural gas line, and the heater is disabled and a warning given under low pressure conditions. Abnormal filter backpressure triggers a warning when the filter needs service. A temperature sensor has parallel sensing elements in a common housing to provide separate sensing circuits.

摘要翻译： 一个游泳池和水疗中心的控制系统。 主线电压通过单线电压服务和单个接地故障电路断路器电路提供，便于接地故障测试和简化安装。 控制系统控制游泳池和水疗设备，电路板组件包括单独的保险丝保护装置和开关电路。 包括测试算法，其中如果GFCI测试失败，则控制系统禁止正常操作。 水池操作员手动进入充水指令，控制器系统以预定的时间间隔自动打开填充阀，然后自动关闭阀门。 安装在洗浴区附近的紧急断路开关，通过低压接线连接到控制器系统柜。 控制器系统感应紧急开关闭合，并将线路电压与线路电压负载断开。 紧急开关闭合也远程引起接地故障，使GFCI跳闸。 感测电路允许控制器系统感测紧急开关系统的存在，并发出警告，并且如果没有连接，则可以防止游泳池和水疗系统正常运行。 气体压力传感器监测天然气管线，加热器被禁用，并在低压条件下给出警告。 过滤器需要维修时，过滤背压异常会触发警告。 温度传感器在公共壳体中具有平行的感测元件，以提供单独的感测电路。

公开(公告)号：US20080144238A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-19

申请号：US11932815

申请日：2007-10-31

申请人： David J. Cline ,  Cindy Otto

发明人： David J. Cline ,  Cindy Otto

IPC分类号： H02H3/16

CPC分类号： A61H33/60 ,  A61H33/00 ,  A61H33/005 ,  A61H33/0087 ,  A61H2201/0173 ,  A61H2201/0176 ,  A61H2201/50 ,  A61H2201/5082 ,  H05K1/0263 ,  Y10T307/25 ,  Y10T307/492

摘要： A control system for a pool and spa. Main line voltage is provided through a single line voltage service and a single ground fault circuit interrupter circuit, facilitating a ground fault test and simplifying installation. The control system acts as a power distribution system for controlling the pool and spa equipment, with a circuit board assembly including individual fuse protection devices and switching circuits. A test algorithm is included, wherein the control system is disabled from normal operation if the GFCI test fails. The pool operator manually enters a water fill command, and the controller system automatically opens the fill valve for a predetermined time interval, and then automatically closes the valve. An emergency disconnect switch is mounted near the bathing area, connected by low voltage wiring to the controller system cabinet. The controller system senses the emergency switch closure and disconnects line voltage to the line voltage loads. The emergency switch closure also remotely induces a ground fault, tripping the GFCI. A sensing circuit allows the controller system to sense the presence of the emergency switch system, and issues a warning and prevents normal operation of the pool and spa system if not connected. A gas pressure sensor monitors the natural gas line, and the heater is disabled and a warning given under low pressure conditions. Abnormal filter backpressure triggers a warning when the filter needs service. A temperature sensor has parallel sensing elements in a common housing to provide separate sensing circuits.

摘要翻译： 一个游泳池和水疗中心的控制系统。 主线电压通过单线电压服务和单个接地故障电路断路器电路提供，便于接地故障测试和简化安装。 控制系统用作控制水池和水疗设备的配电系统，电路板组件包括单独的保险丝保护装置和开关电路。 包括测试算法，其中如果GFCI测试失败，则控制系统禁止正常操作。 水池操作员手动进入充水指令，控制器系统以预定的时间间隔自动打开填充阀，然后自动关闭阀门。 安装在洗浴区附近的紧急断开开关，通过低压接线连接到控制器系统柜。 控制器系统感应紧急开关闭合，并将线路电压与线路电压负载断开。 紧急开关闭合也远程引起接地故障，使GFCI跳闸。 感测电路允许控制器系统感测紧急开关系统的存在，并发出警告，并且如果没有连接，则可以防止游泳池和水疗系统正常运行。 气体压力传感器监测天然气管线，加热器被禁用，并在低压条件下给出警告。 过滤器需要维修时，过滤背压异常会触发警告。 温度传感器在公共壳体中具有平行的感测元件，以提供单独的感测电路。

公开(公告)号：US06629021B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-30

申请号：US09888331

申请日：2001-06-22

申请人： David J. Cline ,  Cindy Otto ,  Allan Pinkul

发明人： David J. Cline ,  Cindy Otto ,  Allan Pinkul

IPC分类号： G05D2300

CPC分类号： F24H9/2028 ,  A61H33/005 ,  A61H2201/0176 ,  H02H3/335 ,  H02H5/105

摘要： A control system for bathers with ground continuity and ground fault detection includes an electronic controller which controls operation of electrically powered devices such as an electric heater assembly connected in a water flow path for heating water. A solid state water temperature sensor apparatus provides electrical temperature signals to the controller indicative of water temperature at separated first and second locations on or within the heater housing. A solid state water presence sensor apparatus determines the presence of water within the heater housing, providing electrical water presence signals to the controller indicative of the presence or absence of a body of water within the heater housing. The system includes ground continuity detection, ground current detection and ground fault detection circuits. The ground continuity detector detects continuity of the electrical ground and provides an electrical detector signal to the controller indicative of a ground continuity status. The ground current detector detects a current flow in the electrical ground line and provides a detector signal to the controller indicative of the current flow detection. The ground fault detection circuitry detects a current imbalance in high power conductors, and disconnects high power outputs from the respective spa devices when a current imbalance is detected, without disconnecting power from the controller.

摘要翻译： 用于具有接地连续性和接地故障检测的沐浴者的控制系统包括控制诸如连接在用于加热水的水流路中的电加热器组件的电力设备的操作的电子控制器。 固态水温传感器装置向控制器提供电温度信号，其指示加热器壳体上或加热器壳体内分离的第一和第二位置处的水温。 固态水存在传感器装置确定加热器壳体内的水的存在，向控制器提供指示加热器壳体内水体存在或不存在的电水存在信号。 该系统包括接地连续性检测，接地电流检测和接地故障检测电路。 接地连续性检测器检测电接地的连续性，并向控制器提供指示地面连续性状态的电检测器信号。 接地电流检测器检测电接地线中的电流，并向控制器提供指示电流检测的检测器信号。 接地故障检测电路检测到高功率导体中的电流不平衡，并且在检测到电流不平衡时断开来自相应水疗设备的高功率输出，而不断开来自控制器的电力。

公开(公告)号：US06253121B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-26

申请号：US09335308

申请日：1999-06-16

申请人： David J. Cline ,  Cindy Otto ,  Allan Pinkul

发明人： David J. Cline ,  Cindy Otto ,  Allan Pinkul

IPC分类号： G05D2300

CPC分类号： F24H9/2028 ,  A61H33/005 ,  A61H2201/0176 ,  H02H3/335 ,  H02H5/105

摘要： A control system for bathers with ground continuity and ground fault detection includes an electronic controller which controls operation of electrically powered devices such as an electric heater assembly connected in a water flow path for heating water. A solid state water temperature sensor apparatus provides electrical temperature signals to the controller indicative of water temperature at separated first and second locations on or within the heater housing. A solid state water presence sensor apparatus determines the presence of water within the heater housing, providing electrical water presence signals to the controller indicative of the presence or absence of a body of water within the heater housing. The system includes ground continuity detection, ground current detection and ground fault detection circuits. The ground continuity detector detects continuity of the electrical ground and provides an electrical detector signal to the controller indicative of a ground continuity status. The ground current detector detects a current flow in the electrical ground line and provides a detector signal to the controller indicative of the current flow detection. The ground fault detection circuitry detects a current imbalance in high power conductors, and disconnects high power outputs from the respective spa devices when a current imbalance is detected, without disconnecting power from the controller.

摘要翻译： 用于具有接地连续性和接地故障检测的沐浴者的控制系统包括控制诸如连接在用于加热水的水流路中的电加热器组件的电力设备的操作的电子控制器。 固态水温传感器装置向控制器提供电温度信号，其指示加热器壳体上或加热器壳体内分离的第一和第二位置处的水温。 固态水存在传感器装置确定加热器壳体内的水的存在，向控制器提供指示加热器壳体内水体存在或不存在的电水存在信号。 该系统包括接地连续性检测，接地电流检测和接地故障检测电路。 接地连续性检测器检测电接地的连续性，并向控制器提供指示地面连续性状态的电检测器信号。 接地电流检测器检测电接地线中的电流，并向控制器提供指示电流检测的检测器信号。 接地故障检测电路检测到高功率导体中的电流不平衡，并且在检测到电流不平衡时断开来自相应水疗设备的高功率输出，而不断开来自控制器的电力。

公开(公告)号：US07440864B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-21

申请号：US10860392

申请日：2004-06-01

申请人： Cindy Otto

发明人： Cindy Otto

IPC分类号： G01R31/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC分类号： A61H33/60 ,  A61H33/00 ,  A61H33/005 ,  A61H33/0087 ,  A61H2201/0173 ,  A61H2201/0176 ,  A61H2201/50 ,  A61H2201/5082 ,  H05K1/0263 ,  Y10T307/25 ,  Y10T307/492

摘要： A method of programming a microcomputer based controller system for a bathing installation. The microcomputer is configured to receive input command and sensor information from a plurality of input devices including a control panel and a bathing installation sensor, and acts on the input information operating according to a program running on the microcomputer which performs control functions for a plurality of bathing installation functions, including operating a water heater and a water pump of the bathing installation.

摘要翻译： 一种编程用于洗浴设备的基于微机的控制器系统的方法。 微型计算机被配置为从包括控制面板和洗浴安装传感器的多个输入装置接收输入命令和传感器信息，并且对根据在微型计算机上运行的程序进行操作的输入信息起作用，所述程序执行多个 洗浴安装功能，包括操作热水器和洗浴设备的水泵。

公开(公告)号：US20050063123A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-24

申请号：US10860392

申请日：2004-06-01

申请人： David Cline ,  Cindy Otto ,  Paul Rosenau

发明人： David Cline ,  Cindy Otto ,  Paul Rosenau

IPC分类号： A61H33/00 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H02H5/04

CPC分类号： A61H33/60 ,  A61H33/00 ,  A61H33/005 ,  A61H33/0087 ,  A61H2201/0173 ,  A61H2201/0176 ,  A61H2201/50 ,  A61H2201/5082 ,  H05K1/0263 ,  Y10T307/25 ,  Y10T307/492

摘要： A control system for a pool and spa. Main line voltage is provided through a single line voltage service and a single ground fault circuit interrupter circuit, facilitating a ground fault test and simplifying installation. The control system acts as a power distribution system for controlling the pool and spa equipment, with a circuit board assembly including individual fuse protection devices and switching circuits. A test algorithm is included, wherein the control system is disabled from normal operation if the GFCI test fails. The pool operator manually enters a water fill command, and the controller system automatically opens the fill valve for a predetermined time interval, and then automatically closes the valve. An emergency disconnect switch is mounted near the bathing area, connected by low voltage wiring to the controller system cabinet. The controller system senses the emergency switch closure and disconnects line voltage to the line voltage loads. The emergency switch closure also remotely induces a ground fault, tripping the GFCI. A sensing circuit allows the controller system to sense the presence of the emergency switch system, and issues a warning and prevents normal operation of the pool and spa system if not connected. A gas pressure sensor monitors the natural gas line, and the heater is disabled and a warning given under low pressure conditions. Abnormal filter backpressure triggers a warning when the filter needs service. A temperature sensor has parallel sensing elements in a common housing to provide separate sensing circuits.

摘要翻译： 一个游泳池和水疗中心的控制系统。 主线电压通过单线电压服务和单个接地故障电路断路器电路提供，便于接地故障测试和简化安装。 控制系统用作控制水池和水疗设备的配电系统，电路板组件包括单独的保险丝保护装置和开关电路。 包括测试算法，其中如果GFCI测试失败，则控制系统禁止正常操作。 水池操作员手动进入充水指令，控制器系统以预定的时间间隔自动打开填充阀，然后自动关闭阀门。 安装在洗浴区附近的紧急断开开关，通过低压接线连接到控制器系统柜。 控制器系统感应紧急开关闭合，并将线路电压与线路电压负载断开。 紧急开关闭合也远程引起接地故障，使GFCI跳闸。 感测电路允许控制器系统感测紧急开关系统的存在，并发出警告，并且如果没有连接，则可以防止游泳池和水疗系统正常运行。 气体压力传感器监测天然气管线，加热器被禁用，并在低压条件下给出警告。 过滤器需要维修时，过滤背压异常会触发警告。 温度传感器在公共壳体中具有平行的感测元件，以提供单独的感测电路。