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公开(公告)号：US20050077368A1
公开(公告)日：2005-04-14
申请号：US10997258
申请日：2004-11-24
申请人： Robert Zak , Douglas Bird , Brent Chian
发明人： Robert Zak , Douglas Bird , Brent Chian
CPC分类号： F24H9/2035 , F23M2900/13003 , F24H1/205 , F24H2240/08 , H01L35/00 , H02J7/34 , H02M3/158 , H02M2001/007
摘要： A method and apparatus for determining a health status of a water heating device is disclosed. The water heating device may have a controller that incorporates logic to regulate the heater responsive to water temperatures detected at different areas within the water heating device by first and second sensors. Unfortunately, the first and second sensors may fail. To detect fault conditions or otherwise determine the heath status of the water heating device, a logic unit in the controller may perform a test on the first and/or second sensors so as to provide a test output. The logic unit may also determine whether the test output satisfies one or more predetermined thresholds. These predetermined thresholds may be indicative of a properly-functioning sensor. When the test output does not satisfy the at least one predetermined threshold, the logic unit may then set a fault condition indicative of improperly functioning sensors.
摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于确定水加热装置的健康状况的方法和装置。 水加热装置可以具有控制器，该控制器包括响应于通过第一和第二传感器在水加热装置内的不同区域检测的水温来调节加热器的逻辑。 不幸的是，第一和第二传感器可能会失败。 为了检测故障状况或以其他方式确定水加热装置的健康状态，控制器中的逻辑单元可对第一和/或第二传感器执行测试，以便提供测试输出。 逻辑单元还可以确定测试输出是否满足一个或多个预定阈值。 这些预定阈值可以指示正常功能的传感器。 当测试输出不满足至少一个预定阈值时，逻辑单元然后可以设置指示传感器运行不正常的故障状态。
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公开(公告)号：US20050041437A1
公开(公告)日：2005-02-24
申请号：US10643531
申请日：2003-08-18
申请人： Brent Chian , Douglas Bird , Jonathan McDonald
发明人： Brent Chian , Douglas Bird , Jonathan McDonald
CPC分类号： H02M3/3381
摘要： A direct current to direct current voltage converter (DC-DC converter) in accordance with the invention comprises a transformer coupled with a voltage source and a self-starting oscillator that includes a secondary winding of the transformer, a capacitor; and a first switch coupled to conduct current from the DC source via a primary winding of the transformer. The first switch is a normally closed switch. The DC-DC converter also comprises a second switch coupled to conduct current in a parallel path with the first switch, the second switch being a normally open switch having a lower saturation resistance than the first switch.
摘要翻译： 根据本发明的直流电流转换器（DC-DC转换器）包括与电压源耦合的变压器和包括变压器次级绕组的自启动振荡器，电容器; 以及第一开关，其耦合以经由变压器的初级绕组从DC源传导电流。 第一个开关是常闭开关。 DC-DC转换器还包括第二开关，其耦合以与第一开关并联路径导通电流，第二开关是具有比第一开关低的饱和电阻的常开开关。
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公开(公告)号：US20060141409A1
公开(公告)日：2006-06-29
申请号：US11023243
申请日：2004-12-23
申请人： Brent Chian , Donald Kasprzyk , Sybrandus Munsterhuis , Timothy Nordberg , Willem Werf , Robert Zak , Andres Waszczenko
发明人： Brent Chian , Donald Kasprzyk , Sybrandus Munsterhuis , Timothy Nordberg , Willem Werf , Robert Zak , Andres Waszczenko
IPC分类号： F23N1/00
CPC分类号： F23N5/242 , F23N1/005 , F23N2027/16 , F23N2035/14
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。
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公开(公告)号：US08085521B2
公开(公告)日：2011-12-27
申请号：US11773198
申请日：2007-07-03
申请人： Brent Chian
发明人： Brent Chian
IPC分类号： F23Q3/00
CPC分类号： F23N5/123
摘要： A flame rod drive signal generator and system for producing a flame rod drive signal for a flame rod of a combustion system. In one illustrative embodiment, the flame rod drive signal generator may include a voltage source, an input signal having a frequency, an LC oscillator and a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism may be powered by the voltage source, and may have an output coupled to the LC oscillator. The drive mechanism may receive the input signal, and produces a current in the LC oscillator that has a frequency that is related to the frequency of the input signal. The LC oscillator may then provide a flame rod drive signal to a flame rod that has an amplitude that is larger than the amplitude of the voltage source. In some cases, a controller may monitor the amplitude of the flame rod drive signal and adjust the frequency, duty cycle, or both, of the input signal to achieve a desired amplitude of the flame rod drive signal. Alternatively, or in addition, the controller may monitor an ionization current produced by the flame rod when the flame rod is subject to a flame.
摘要翻译： 用于产生用于燃烧系统的火焰棒的火焰棒驱动信号的火焰棒驱动信号发生器和系统。 在一个说明性实施例中，火焰棒驱动信号发生器可以包括电压源，具有频率的输入信号，LC振荡器和驱动机构。 驱动机构可以由电压源供电，并且可以具有耦合到LC振荡器的输出。 驱动机构可以接收输入信号，并且在LC振荡器中产生具有与输入信号的频率相关的频率的电流。 然后，LC振荡器可以向具有大于电压源幅度的幅度的火焰棒提供火焰棒驱动信号。 在某些情况下，控制器可以监视火焰杆驱动信号的振幅并调节输入信号的频率，占空比或两者，以获得所需的火焰杆驱动信号的幅度。 或者或另外，当火焰棒经受火焰时，控制器可以监测火焰棒产生的电离电流。
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公开(公告)号：US08074892B2
公开(公告)日：2011-12-13
申请号：US12729778
申请日：2010-03-23
IPC分类号： F23N5/00
CPC分类号： F24H9/20
摘要： Methods and systems for operating a fuel fired appliance that may include an optional hardware component such as a damper are disclosed. In some cases, the presence of the optional hardware component is detected, and it is determined whether the optional hardware component is required for future operation of the fuel fired appliance. The fuel fired appliance may be operated normally if the optional hardware component is present and required, or, in some cases, if the optional hardware component is determined to be not required. If the optional hardware component is absent but required, normal operation of the fuel fired appliance may be stopped.
摘要翻译： 公开了用于操作燃料燃烧器具的方法和系统，其可以包括诸如阻尼器的可选硬件部件。 在一些情况下，检测到可选硬件组件的存在，并且确定是否需要可选硬件组件以用于燃料燃烧器具的将来操作。 如果存在并且需要可选的硬件组件，或者在某些情况下，如果确定不需要可选的硬件组件，燃料燃烧器具可以正常地操作。 如果可选的硬件组件不存在但需要，则可以停止燃料燃烧器具的正常操作。
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6.发明授权公开(公告)号：US07804047B2
公开(公告)日：2010-09-28
申请号：US10997258
申请日：2004-11-24
申请人： Robert L. Zak , Douglas D. Bird , Brent Chian
发明人： Robert L. Zak , Douglas D. Bird , Brent Chian
CPC分类号： F24H9/2035 , F23M2900/13003 , F24H1/205 , F24H2240/08 , H01L35/00 , H02J7/34 , H02M3/158 , H02M2001/007
摘要： A method and apparatus for determining a health status of a water heating device is disclosed. The water heating device may have a controller that incorporates logic to regulate the heater responsive to water temperatures detected at different areas within the water heating device by first and second sensors. Unfortunately, the first and second sensors may fail. To detect fault conditions or otherwise determine the heath status of the water heating device, a logic unit in the controller may perform a test on the first and/or second sensors so as to provide a test output. The logic unit may also determine whether the test output satisfies one or more predetermined thresholds. These predetermined thresholds may be indicative of a properly-functioning sensor. When the test output does not satisfy the at least one predetermined threshold, the logic unit may then set a fault condition indicative of improperly functioning sensors.
摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于确定水加热装置的健康状况的方法和装置。 水加热装置可以具有控制器，该控制器包括响应于通过第一和第二传感器在水加热装置内的不同区域检测的水温来调节加热器的逻辑。 不幸的是，第一和第二传感器可能会失败。 为了检测故障状况或以其他方式确定加热装置的健康状态，控制器中的逻辑单元可对第一和/或第二传感器执行测试，以提供测试输出。 逻辑单元还可以确定测试输出是否满足一个或多个预定阈值。 这些预定阈值可以指示正常功能的传感器。 当测试输出不满足至少一个预定阈值时，逻辑单元然后可以设置指示传感器运行不正常的故障状态。
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公开(公告)号：US20100013644A1
公开(公告)日：2010-01-21
申请号：US12565676
申请日：2009-09-23
申请人： Jonathan McDonald , Brent Chian
发明人： Jonathan McDonald , Brent Chian
IPC分类号： G08B17/12
CPC分类号： F23N5/123 , F23N5/203 , F23N2027/36 , F23N2029/00
摘要： A system for operating a flame sensing device to obtain readings of increased accuracy without degrading the life of the sensor. There may be levels of a flame requiring a precise measurement. One improvement of accuracy uses higher voltage on the sensor, but this degrades the sensor and thus shortens it life. Further improvement may be achieved by limiting the time that the sensor is operated at a higher voltage. Readings, as if the sensor were operated at a higher voltage, may be inferred from actual readings of the sensor operated at a lower voltage.
摘要翻译： 一种用于操作火焰感测装置的系统，以获得增加精度的读数，而不降低传感器的寿命。 可能存在需要精确测量的火焰水平。 精度的一个改进使用传感器上的较高电压，但这会降低传感器，从而缩短传感器的使用寿命。 通过限制传感器在较高电压下工作的时间可以进一步改善。 传感器在较高电压下运行的读数可以从在较低电压下运行的传感器的实际读数推断。
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公开(公告)号：US20090293867A1
公开(公告)日：2009-12-03
申请号：US12136598
申请日：2008-06-10
申请人： Brent Chian , Timothy J. Nordberg
发明人： Brent Chian , Timothy J. Nordberg
CPC分类号： F24H9/2085 , F04D27/001 , F23N3/08 , F23N3/082 , F23N2027/20 , F23N2033/04 , F23N2033/08
摘要： A furnace includes a combustion blower and one or more pressure switches. In some cases, the one or more pressure switches may be used to calculate one or more operating points for the combustion blower. Additional operating points may be calculated by interpolation and/or extrapolation, as appropriate. The furnace may temporarily alter these operating points as necessary to keep the furnace safely operating in response to minor and/or transient changes in the operating conditions of the furnace.
摘要翻译： 炉包括燃烧鼓风机和一个或多个压力开关。 在一些情况下，可以使用一个或多个压力开关来计算用于燃烧鼓风机的一个或多个工作点。 额外的工作点可以通过内插和/或外推来适当地计算。 炉子可以根据需要暂时改变这些工作点，以保持炉子响应于炉的操作条件的微小和/或瞬时变化而安全地操作。
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公开(公告)号：US07317265B2
公开(公告)日：2008-01-08
申请号：US10382303
申请日：2003-03-05
CPC分类号： H02J7/34 , H02M3/158 , H02M2001/007
摘要： A system in accordance with the invention includes a power converter for converting a thermally generated voltage where the power converter includes a low-voltage direct current to direct current voltage converter (DC-DC converter) and a high-efficiency DC-DC converter coupled with the low-voltage DC-DC converter. The system also includes a charge storage circuit coupled with the low-voltage DC-DC converter and the high-efficiency DC-DC converter for storing converted electrical energy and a programmable controller circuit. The programmable controller circuit is coupled with the high-efficiency DC-DC converter, the low-voltage DC-DC converter, and the charge storage circuit such that the controller circuit substantially controls operation of the system when the voltage potential of the converted electrical energy stored by the charge storage circuit is greater than a brown out voltage of the controller.
摘要翻译： 根据本发明的系统包括：功率转换器，用于将功率转换器包括低压直流电的热发电电压转换为直流电压转换器（DC-DC转换器）;以及高效率DC-DC转换器 低压DC-DC转换器。 该系统还包括与低压DC-DC转换器和用于存储转换的电能的高效DC-DC转换器和可编程控制器电路耦合的电荷存储电路。 可编程控制器电路与高效DC-DC转换器，低压DC-DC转换器和电荷存储电路耦合，使得当转换的电能的电压为电压时，控制器电路基本上控制系统的操作 由电荷存储电路存储的电流大于控制器的欠压电压。
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公开(公告)号：US07314370B2
公开(公告)日：2008-01-01
申请号：US11023243
申请日：2004-12-23
申请人： Brent Chian , Donald J. Kasprzyk , Sybrandus B. V. Munsterhuis , Timothy J. Nordberg , Willem Vander Werf , Robert L. Zak , Andres Waszczenko
发明人： Brent Chian , Donald J. Kasprzyk , Sybrandus B. V. Munsterhuis , Timothy J. Nordberg , Willem Vander Werf , Robert L. Zak , Andres Waszczenko
IPC分类号： F23N1/00
CPC分类号： F23N5/242 , F23N1/005 , F23N2027/16 , F23N2035/14
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。
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