MODULATING GAS VALVES AND SYSTEMS
    1.
    发明申请
    MODULATING GAS VALVES AND SYSTEMS 有权
    调节气阀和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20070221276A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-27

    申请号:US11277202

    申请日:2006-03-22

    IPC分类号: G05D16/06

    摘要: Modulating gas valves and systems for modulating gas flow to gas-fired appliances are disclosed. An illustrative modulating gas valve can include at least one main valve adapted to regulate the flow of gas through a main gas conduit, at least one regulator for regulating the gas pressure outputted by each main valve between a first gas pressure and a second gas pressure, and a modulator adapted to variably modulate the gas outputted by the gas valve at a pressure between the first and second gas pressures. The modulator can be used to modulate the main gas valve or valves between an infinite or discrete number of positions.

    摘要翻译: 公开了调节用于调节燃气器具气体流量的气体阀和系统。 示例性调节气阀可以包括至少一个适于调节通过主气体管道的气体流动的主阀,至少一个调节器,用于调节由第一气体压力和第二气体压力之间的每个主阀输出的气体压力, 以及调制器,其适于在第一和第二气体压力之间的压力下可变地调制由气体阀输出的气体。 调制器可用于在无限或离散的位置之间调制主气阀或阀。

    Automated operation check for standing valve
    2.
    发明申请
    Automated operation check for standing valve 有权
    自动运行检查立式阀

    公开(公告)号:US20060141409A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-29

    申请号:US11023243

    申请日:2004-12-23

    IPC分类号: F23N1/00

    摘要: A method of verifying proper operation of an electromagnetic valve. The method includes providing a mechanism to effect opening of the valve, verifying that the valve opened as a result of employing the mechanism to effect opening of the valve and after verifying the valve opened, signaling the valve to close after a first period of time has elapsed. The method further includes, after signaling the valve to close, signaling the valve to re-open after a second period of time has elapsed and detecting the occurrence or non-occurrence of an event associated with the closing or re-opening of the valve.

    摘要翻译: 验证电磁阀的正确操作的方法。 该方法包括提供一种机构来实现阀的打开,由于采用该机构来实现阀的打开并且在验证阀打开之后验证阀打开的结果,在第一时间段之后使阀关闭 过去。 该方法还包括在信号通知阀关闭之后,在经过第二时间段之后发出指示阀再次打开,并且检测与阀的关闭或再次打开有关的事件的发生或不发生。

    Method and system for pilot light safety
    3.
    发明申请
    Method and system for pilot light safety 有权
    驾驶员灯光安全的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20050161518A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-07-28

    申请号:US10983778

    申请日:2004-11-08

    摘要: A gas valve includes a gas inlet in fluid communication with a first chamber, a second chamber in selective fluid communication with the first chamber, a gas outlet in selective fluid communication with the second chamber, a pilot light outlet in fluid communication with the second chamber, and a bypass channel in fluid communication with the second chamber and in fluid communication with the first chamber. The bypass channel limits bypass gas flow to an amount that is insufficient to ignite a pilot flame at the pilot light outlet when the second channel is in fluid communication with the gas outlet.

    摘要翻译: 气阀包括与第一腔室流体连通的气体入口,与第一腔室选择性流体连通的第二腔室,与第二腔室选择性流体连通的气体出口,与第二腔室流体连通的导向灯出口 以及与第二室流体连通并与第一室流体连通的旁通通道。 旁路通道将旁路气流限制在不足以在第二通道与气体出口流体连通时在引燃灯出口点燃引燃火焰的量。

    Water heater energy savings algorithm for reducing cold water complaints
    5.
    发明申请
    Water heater energy savings algorithm for reducing cold water complaints 有权
    用于减少冷水投诉的热水器节能算法

    公开(公告)号:US20070179678A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-08-02

    申请号:US11342752

    申请日:2006-01-30

    IPC分类号: G05D23/00

    CPC分类号: G05D23/1917 F24H9/2035

    摘要: An energy savings water heater is described. The water heater is controlled by an energy savings algorithm that uses one or more of a variable setpoint differential, a variable setback threshold, additional setback thresholds, and an adjustable minimal setpoint to improve the operation of an energy efficient water heater. Additionally or alternatively, a different setback control algorithm may be used that obtains additional data to adjust the setpoint. As a result, the operating cost of the water heater is reduced, while minimizing user complaints of cold water.

    摘要翻译: 描述了节能热水器。 热水器由节能算法控制,该算法使用一个或多个可变设定值微分,可变遏制阈值,附加挫折阈值和可调节的最小设定点来改善节能热水器的运行。 另外或替代地,可以使用不同的遏制控制算法,其获得附加数据以调整设定点。 结果,降低了热水器的运行成本,同时最大限度地减少了用户对冷水的投诉。

    LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM FOR A WATER HEATER
    7.
    发明申请
    LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM FOR A WATER HEATER 有权
    水加热器泄漏检测系统

    公开(公告)号:US20060161357A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-20

    申请号:US11036261

    申请日:2005-01-14

    IPC分类号: G01F23/00 G01F17/00 G01L7/00

    CPC分类号: G01M3/002 F24H9/2007

    摘要: A method for determining the presence of a leak in a water heater unit comprising a storage tank is presented. The present invention involves mounting one heating sensor on the lower half of the tank and another heating sensor on the upper half of the tank. Readings from both sensors are taken and compared to determine if the water heater tank has reached a steady state; if so, the cooling rate of the tank is determined. This cooling rate is compared to the historical natural cooling rate of the system, and based on the comparison a determination is made on the presence of a leak.

    摘要翻译: 提出了一种用于确定在包括储罐的热水器单元中存在泄漏的方法。 本发明涉及将一个加热传感器安装在储罐的下半部,另一个加热传感器位于储罐的上半部分。 取两个传感器的读数并进行比较,以确定热水箱是否达到稳定状态; 如果是这样,则确定罐的冷却速率。 将该冷却速度与系统的历史自然冷却速率进行比较,并且基于比较确定泄漏的存在。

    Method and system for combined standing pilot safety and temperature setting
    9.
    发明申请
    Method and system for combined standing pilot safety and temperature setting 有权
    组合式先导安全和温度设置方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20050161516A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-07-28

    申请号:US10766107

    申请日:2004-01-27

    摘要: The method and apparatus provides a controller (which might comprise a microprocessor) that can control gas flow to a pilot burner in fluid communication with a manual pilot valve and an automatic pilot valve. The exemplary embodiments can comprise a selectable input device that can open the manual pilot valve to allow gas flow to the pilot burner. A pilot flame can then heat one or more thermal detection devices in thermal communication with the pilot burner, wherein the one or more thermal detection devices can output a variable voltage potential to the controller. The controller can then open the automatic pilot valve to maintain gas flow to the pilot burner after the manual pilot valve has been closed. In an exemplary embodiment, the only voltage potential used to power the controller is supplied by the one or more thermal detection devices.

    摘要翻译: 该方法和装置提供了一种控制器(其可以包括微处理器),其可控制到与手动先导阀和自动先导阀流体连通的引燃燃烧器的气体流。 示例性实施例可以包括可选择的输入装置,其可以打开手动导阀以允许气体流向导向燃烧器。 然后,先导火焰可以加热与导向燃烧器热连通的一个或多个热检测装置,其中一个或多个热检测装置可以向控制器输出可变电压电位。 然后,控制器可以在手动导阀关闭后打开自动先导阀,以保持气体流向引燃燃烧器。 在示例性实施例中,用于为控制器供电的唯一电压电位由一个或多个热检测装置提供。