公开(公告)号：WO2010031030A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-18

申请号：PCT/US2009/056919

申请日：2009-09-15

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ,  FINCH, Michael, F. ,  BESORE, John, K. ,  DRAKE, Jeff, Donald ,  FRANKS, Darin ,  HELMS, Chad, Michael ,  KAPPLER, Jerrod, Aaron ,  ROOT, Steven, Keith ,  VENKATAKRISHNAN, Natarajan ,  WATSON, Eric, K. ,  WISEMAN, Joshua, S.

Inventor： FINCH, Michael, F. ,  BESORE, John, K. ,  DRAKE, Jeff, Donald ,  FRANKS, Darin ,  HELMS, Chad, Michael ,  KAPPLER, Jerrod, Aaron ,  ROOT, Steven, Keith ,  VENKATAKRISHNAN, Natarajan ,  WATSON, Eric, K. ,  WISEMAN, Joshua, S.

IPC: D06F39/00

CPC classification number: G05B13/02 ,  F25D21/04 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J13/0075 ,  H02J2003/146 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y02B70/3266 ,  Y02B70/3275 ,  Y02B90/2653 ,  Y04S20/222 ,  Y04S20/224 ,  Y04S20/242 ,  Y04S20/244 ,  Y04S40/126 ,  Y10T307/406 ,  Y10T307/438 ,  Y10T307/469

Abstract: [0066] A clothes washer is provided comprising one or more power consuming functions and a controller in signal communication with an associated utility. The controller can receive and process a signal from the associated utility indicative of current state of an associated utility. The controller operates the clothes washer in one of a plurality of operating modes, including at least a normal operating mode and an energy savings mode in response to the received signal. The controller is configured to change the power consuming functions by adjusting one or more of an operation schedule, an operation delay, an operation adjustment, and a selective deactivation of at least one of the one or more power consuming functions to reduce power consumption of the clothes washer in the energy savings mode.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种洗衣机，其包括一个或多个功率消耗功能和与相关联的实用程序进行信号通信的控制器。 控制器可以接收并处理来自指示相关实用程序的当前状态的相关实用程序的信号。 所述控制器响应于接收到的信号，以多种操作模式中的一种操作洗衣机，其包括至少正常操作模式和节能模式。 控制器被配置为通过调整一个或多个功耗功能中的至少一个的操作调度，操作延迟，操作调整和选择性停用中的一个或多个来改变功耗功能，以减少功耗消耗 洗衣机在节能模式下。

公开(公告)号：WO2010031024A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-18

申请号：PCT/US2009/056901

申请日：2009-09-15

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ,  WATSON, Eric, K. ,  BESORE, John, K. ,  BEYERLE, Michael, Thomas ,  BINGHAM, David, C. ,  FRANKS, Darin ,  GUERNSEY, Byron ,  ILICKOVIC, Darko ,  PATEL, Mallika, Ravindra ,  SCHORK, Brian, Michael

Inventor： WATSON, Eric, K. ,  BESORE, John, K. ,  BEYERLE, Michael, Thomas ,  BINGHAM, David, C. ,  FRANKS, Darin ,  GUERNSEY, Byron ,  ILICKOVIC, Darko ,  PATEL, Mallika, Ravindra ,  SCHORK, Brian, Michael

IPC: G05D5/00

CPC classification number: G05B13/02 ,  F25D21/04 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J13/0075 ,  H02J2003/146 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y02B70/3266 ,  Y02B70/3275 ,  Y02B90/2653 ,  Y04S20/222 ,  Y04S20/224 ,  Y04S20/242 ,  Y04S20/244 ,  Y04S40/126 ,  Y10T307/406 ,  Y10T307/438 ,  Y10T307/469

Abstract: A household appliance system and method include an appliance control system having a common appliance interface provided on an appliance and a demand side management module connected to the common appliance interface. The module corresponds to one select utility of a plurality of utilities and is adapted to communicate with the one select utility of the plurality of utilities. The appliance control system operates the appliance based on communications with the one select utility through the module.

Abstract translation: 家用电器系统和方法包括具有设备上提供的通用设备接口的设备控制系统和连接到通用设备接口的需求侧管理模块。 该模块对应于多个实用程序的一个选择实用程序，并且适于与多个实用程序的一个选择实用程序进行通信。 设备控制系统基于通过模块与一个选择实用程序的通信来操作设备。

公开(公告)号：WO2010031015A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-18

申请号：PCT/US2009/056886

申请日：2009-09-15

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ,  BESORE, John, K. ,  DEVOS, Richard ,  DRAKE, Jeff, Donald ,  FINCH, Michael, F. ,  FOSTER, Ronald, Gary ,  FRANKS, Darin ,  NEWTON, William ,  ROOT, Steven, Keith ,  VENKATAKRISHNAN, Natarajan ,  WATSON, Eric, K. ,  WORTHINGTON, Timothy, Dale

Inventor： BESORE, John, K. ,  DEVOS, Richard ,  DRAKE, Jeff, Donald ,  FINCH, Michael, F. ,  FOSTER, Ronald, Gary ,  FRANKS, Darin ,  NEWTON, William ,  ROOT, Steven, Keith ,  VENKATAKRISHNAN, Natarajan ,  WATSON, Eric, K. ,  WORTHINGTON, Timothy, Dale

IPC: G05D3/12

CPC classification number: G05B13/02 ,  F25D21/04 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J13/0075 ,  H02J2003/146 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y02B70/3266 ,  Y02B70/3275 ,  Y02B90/2653 ,  Y04S20/222 ,  Y04S20/224 ,  Y04S20/242 ,  Y04S20/244 ,  Y04S40/126 ,  Y10T307/406 ,  Y10T307/438 ,  Y10T307/469

Abstract: A refrigerator comprises a fresh food compartment and a freezer compartment and one or more power consuming features/functions including a refrigeration system for cooling the fresh food compartment and the freezer compartment. A controller is operatively connected to the one or more power consuming features/functions. The controller is configured to receive and process a signal indicative of current state of an associated energy supplying utility. The controller operates the refrigerator in one of plurality of operating modes, including at least a normal operating mode and an energy savings mode, in response to the received signal. The controller is configured to at least one of selectively schedule, delay, adjust and deactivate at least one of the one or more power consuming features/functions to reduce power consumption of the refrigerator in the energy savings mode.

Abstract translation: 冰箱包括新鲜的食物隔间和冷冻室，以及一个或多个功率消耗特征/功能，包括用于冷却食物隔间和冷冻室的制冷系统。 控制器可操作地连接到一个或多个功耗特征/功能。 控制器被配置为接收和处理指示相关能量供应实用程序的当前状态的信号。 响应于所接收的信号，控制器以多种操作模式之一操作冰箱，包括至少正常操作模式和节能模式。 控制器被配置为至少一个选择性地调度，延迟，调整和停用一个或多个功耗特征/功能中的至少一个，以减少节能模式中的冰箱的功耗。

公开(公告)号：WO2010031013A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-18

申请号：PCT/US2009/056882

申请日：2009-09-15

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ,  WATSON, Eric, K. ,  BESORE, John, K. ,  BOWLEY, Brice, Alan ,  DRAKE, Jeff, Donald ,  FINCH, Michael, F. ,  ROETKER, John, Joseph ,  ROOT, Steven, Keith ,  THOMAS, Gregory, M. ,  VENKATAKRISHNAN, Natarajan

Inventor： WATSON, Eric, K. ,  BESORE, John, K. ,  BOWLEY, Brice, Alan ,  DRAKE, Jeff, Donald ,  FINCH, Michael, F. ,  ROETKER, John, Joseph ,  ROOT, Steven, Keith ,  THOMAS, Gregory, M. ,  VENKATAKRISHNAN, Natarajan

IPC: F24F11/00

CPC classification number: G05B13/02 ,  F25D21/04 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J13/0075 ,  H02J2003/146 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y02B70/3266 ,  Y02B70/3275 ,  Y02B90/2653 ,  Y04S20/222 ,  Y04S20/224 ,  Y04S20/242 ,  Y04S20/244 ,  Y04S40/126 ,  Y10T307/406 ,  Y10T307/438 ,  Y10T307/469

Abstract: An appliance for conditioning air of a room comprises one or more power consuming features/functions including a temperature controlling element for one of heating and cooling air. A controller is operatively connected to the one or more power consuming features/functions. The controller is configured to receive and process a signal indicative of a utility state. The controller operates the appliance in one of a plurality of operating modes, including at least a normal operating mode and an energy savings mode in response to the received signal. The controller is configured to at least one of selectively adjust and deactivate at least one of the one or more power consuming features/functions to reduce power consumption of the appliance in the energy savings mode.

Abstract translation: 用于调节房间空气的设备包括一个或多个功率消耗特征/功能，包括用于加热和冷却空气之一的温度控制元件。 控制器可操作地连接到一个或多个功耗特征/功能。 控制器被配置为接收和处理指示公用状态的信号。 所述控制器响应于所接收的信号，以多种操作模式中的一种操作所述设备，包括至少正常操作模式和节能模式。 控制器被配置为至少一个选择性地调节和去激活一个或多个功耗特征/功能中的至少一个，以在节能模式中降低器具的功耗。

公开(公告)号：WO2010093509A3

公开(公告)日：2011-12-29

申请号：PCT/US2010021819

申请日：2010-01-22

Applicant: GEN ELECTRIC ,  NELSON JONATHAN D ,  HOOKER JOHN KENNETH ,  SHAH ARTI ARVINDBHAI ,  REDER ANDREW L ,  WATSON ERIC K ,  MCDOWELL IRENA JOZIC ,  BEGOVICH ALMIR ,  FLOYD JENNIFER AMY ,  TSAI CRAIG LUNG-PEI ,  KERN JEFFREY ALAN

Inventor： NELSON JONATHAN D ,  HOOKER JOHN KENNETH ,  SHAH ARTI ARVINDBHAI ,  REDER ANDREW L ,  WATSON ERIC K ,  MCDOWELL IRENA JOZIC ,  BEGOVICH ALMIR ,  FLOYD JENNIFER AMY ,  TSAI CRAIG LUNG-PEI ,  KERN JEFFREY ALAN

IPC: F24D11/02 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24H4/04 ,  F24H9/20 ,  G05B23/02

CPC classification number: G05B23/021 ,  F24D11/02 ,  F24D19/1039 ,  F24H4/04 ,  F24H9/2007 ,  Y02B30/126

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a heat pump water heater (HPWH) are disclosed. The systems include an interface for accepting a user input and configured to indicate a mode of operation, and indicate at least one error condition when an error condition exists. The systems are operative to diagnose various failure conditions and as advise a user that maintenance may be needed and to adjust operation for varying environmental or other external conditions.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于控制热泵热水器（HPWH）的系统和方法。 这些系统包括用于接受用户输入并被配置为指示操作模式的接口，并且当存在错误条件时指示至少一个错误状况。 这些系统可用于诊断各种故障状况，并建议使用者可能需要进行维护，并调整操作以改变环境或其他外界条件。

公开(公告)号：WO2010031019A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-18

申请号：PCT/US2009/056895

申请日：2009-09-15

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ,  FINCH, Michael, F. ,  BESORE, John, K. ,  WORTHINGTON, Timothy, Dale ,  STEURER, Brian, M. ,  LITTLE, Derrick, Douglas ,  BURT, Ashley, Wayne ,  COX, Patrick, Ryan ,  NOLD, Craig ,  DRAKE, Jeff, Donald ,  RYAN, Jeremy, Joseph ,  FRANKS, Darin ,  ROOT, Steven, Keith ,  VENKATAKRISHNAN, Natarajan ,  WATSON, Eric, K. ,  WEBER, Jeffrey

Inventor： FINCH, Michael, F. ,  BESORE, John, K. ,  WORTHINGTON, Timothy, Dale ,  STEURER, Brian, M. ,  LITTLE, Derrick, Douglas ,  BURT, Ashley, Wayne ,  COX, Patrick, Ryan ,  NOLD, Craig ,  DRAKE, Jeff, Donald ,  RYAN, Jeremy, Joseph ,  FRANKS, Darin ,  ROOT, Steven, Keith ,  VENKATAKRISHNAN, Natarajan ,  WATSON, Eric, K. ,  WEBER, Jeffrey

IPC: F24C7/00

CPC classification number: G05B13/02 ,  F25D21/04 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J13/0075 ,  H02J2003/146 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y02B70/3266 ,  Y02B70/3275 ,  Y02B90/2653 ,  Y04S20/222 ,  Y04S20/224 ,  Y04S20/242 ,  Y04S20/244 ,  Y04S40/126 ,  Y10T307/406 ,  Y10T307/438 ,  Y10T307/469

Abstract: A cooking appliance comprises one or more power consuming features/functions including at least one of a cooking cavity having a heating element and a cooking surface having a surface heating element. A controller is configured to receive and process a signal indicative of current state of an associated energy supplying utility. The controller operates the cooking appliance in one of a plurality of operating modes, including at least a normal operating mode and an energy savings mode, in response to the received signal. The controller is configured to at least one of selectively delay, adjust and disable at least one of the one or more power consuming features/functions to reduce power consumption of the cooking appliance in the energy savings mode.

Abstract translation: 烹饪器具包括一个或多个功率消耗特征/功能，包括具有加热元件的烹饪腔和具有表面加热元件的烹饪表面中的至少一个。 控制器被配置为接收和处理指示相关能量供应实用程序的当前状态的信号。 响应于所接收的信号，控制器以多种操作模式中的一种操作烹饪器具，其中至少包括正常操作模式和节能模式。 控制器被配置为至少一个选择性地延迟，调整和禁用一个或多个功耗特征/功能中的至少一个，以减少节能模式中烹饪器具的功耗。

公开(公告)号：WO2010031018A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-18

申请号：PCT/US2009/056894

申请日：2009-09-15

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ,  FINCH, Michael, F. ,  BESORE, John, K. ,  DRAKE, Jeff, Donald ,  FRANKS, Darin ,  GRAVEN, Erick, Paul ,  HARI, Om ,  ROOT, Steven, Keith ,  VALLURI, Nagaraju ,  VENKATAKRISHNAN, Natarajan ,  WATSON, Eric, K. ,  WETZEL, Timothy, Martin

Inventor： FINCH, Michael, F. ,  BESORE, John, K. ,  DRAKE, Jeff, Donald ,  FRANKS, Darin ,  GRAVEN, Erick, Paul ,  HARI, Om ,  ROOT, Steven, Keith ,  VALLURI, Nagaraju ,  VENKATAKRISHNAN, Natarajan ,  WATSON, Eric, K. ,  WETZEL, Timothy, Martin

IPC: A47L15/42

CPC classification number: G05B13/02 ,  F25D21/04 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J13/0075 ,  H02J2003/146 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y02B70/3266 ,  Y02B70/3275 ,  Y02B90/2653 ,  Y04S20/222 ,  Y04S20/224 ,  Y04S20/242 ,  Y04S20/244 ,  Y04S40/126 ,  Y10T307/406 ,  Y10T307/438 ,  Y10T307/469

Abstract: A dishwasher is provided comprising one or more power consuming functions and a controller in signal communication with an associated utility. The controller can receive and process a signal from the associated utility indicative of current cost of supplied energy. The controller operates the dishwasher in one of a normal operating mode and an energy savings mode based on the received signal. The controller is configured to change the power consuming functions by adjusting one or more of an operation schedule, an operation delay, an operation adjustment, and a selective deactivation of at least one of the one or more power consuming functions to reduce power consumption of the dishwasher in the energy savings mode.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括一个或多个功耗功能的洗碗机和与相关联的实用程序进行信号通信的控制器。 控制器可以接收并处理来自相关联的实用程序的信号，该信号指示供应能量的当前成本。 控制器基于接收到的信号以正常操作模式和节能模式之一操作洗碗机。 控制器被配置为通过调整一个或多个功耗功能中的至少一个的操作调度，操作延迟，操作调整和选择性停用中的一个或多个来改变功耗功能，以减少功耗消耗 洗碗机在节能模式下。

公开(公告)号：WO2010093509A2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-19

申请号：PCT/US2010/021819

申请日：2010-01-22

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ,  NELSON, Jonathan, D. ,  HOOKER, John, Kenneth ,  SHAH, Arti, Arvindbhai ,  REDER, Andrew, L. ,  WATSON, Eric, K. ,  MCDOWELL, Irena, Jozic ,  BEGOVICH, Almir ,  FLOYD, Jennifer, Amy ,  TSAI, Craig, Lung-Pei ,  KERN, Jeffrey, Alan

Inventor： NELSON, Jonathan, D. ,  HOOKER, John, Kenneth ,  SHAH, Arti, Arvindbhai ,  REDER, Andrew, L. ,  WATSON, Eric, K. ,  MCDOWELL, Irena, Jozic ,  BEGOVICH, Almir ,  FLOYD, Jennifer, Amy ,  TSAI, Craig, Lung-Pei ,  KERN, Jeffrey, Alan

CPC classification number: G05B23/021 ,  F24D11/02 ,  F24D19/1039 ,  F24H4/04 ,  F24H9/2007 ,  Y02B30/125

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a heat pump water heater (HPWH) are disclosed. The systems include an interface for accepting a user input and configured to indicate a mode of operation, and indicate at least one error condition when an error condition exists. The systems are operative to diagnose various failure conditions and as advise a user that maintenance may be needed and to adjust operation for varying environmental or other external conditions.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于控制热泵热水器（HPWH）的系统和方法。 这些系统包括用于接受用户输入并被配置为指示操作模式的接口，并且当存在错误条件时指示至少一个错误状况。 这些系统可用于诊断各种故障状况，并向使用者通知可能需要维护并调整操作以改变环境或其他外界条件。

公开(公告)号：WO2010031029A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-18

申请号：PCT/US2009/056914

申请日：2009-09-15

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ,  FINCH, Michael, F. ,  BESORE, John, K. ,  DRAKE, Jeff, Donald ,  FRANKS, Darin ,  HELMS, Chad, Michael ,  KAPPLER, Jerrod, Aaron ,  ROOT, Steven, Keith ,  VENKATAKRISHNAN, Natarajan ,  WATSON, Eric, K. ,  WISEMAN, Joshua, S.

Inventor： FINCH, Michael, F. ,  BESORE, John, K. ,  DRAKE, Jeff, Donald ,  FRANKS, Darin ,  HELMS, Chad, Michael ,  KAPPLER, Jerrod, Aaron ,  ROOT, Steven, Keith ,  VENKATAKRISHNAN, Natarajan ,  WATSON, Eric, K. ,  WISEMAN, Joshua, S.

IPC: H02J3/14

CPC classification number: G05B13/02 ,  F25D21/04 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J13/0075 ,  H02J2003/146 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y02B70/3266 ,  Y02B70/3275 ,  Y02B90/2653 ,  Y04S20/222 ,  Y04S20/224 ,  Y04S20/242 ,  Y04S20/244 ,  Y04S40/126 ,  Y10T307/406 ,  Y10T307/438 ,  Y10T307/469

Abstract: A clothes dryer is provided comprising one or more power consuming functions and a controller in signal communication with an associated utility. The controller can receive and process a signal from the associated utility indicative of current cost of supplied energy. The controller operates the clothes dryer in one of a normal operating mode and an energy savings mode based on the received signal. The controller is configured to change the power consuming functions by adjusting one or more of an operation schedule, an operation delay, an operation adjustment, and a selective deactivation of at least one of the one or more power consuming functions to reduce power consumption of the clothes dryer in the energy savings mode.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种干衣机，其包括一个或多个功率消耗功能和与相关联的实用程序进行信号通信的控制器。 控制器可以接收并处理来自相关联的实用程序的信号，该信号指示供应能量的当前成本。 控制器基于接收到的信号，以正常操作模式和节能模式之一操作干衣机。 控制器被配置为通过调整一个或多个功耗功能中的至少一个的操作调度，操作延迟，操作调整和选择性停用中的一个或多个来改变功耗功能，以减少功耗消耗 干衣机在节能模式下。

公开(公告)号：WO2010031025A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-18

申请号：PCT/US2009/056906

申请日：2009-09-15

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ,  BESORE, John, K. ,  DRAKE, Jeff, Donald ,  FINCH, Michael, F. ,  FRANKS, Darin ,  ROETKER, John, Joseph ,  ROOT, Steven, Keith ,  VENKATAKRISHNAN, Natarajan ,  WATSON, Eric, K.

Inventor： BESORE, John, K. ,  DRAKE, Jeff, Donald ,  FINCH, Michael, F. ,  FRANKS, Darin ,  ROETKER, John, Joseph ,  ROOT, Steven, Keith ,  VENKATAKRISHNAN, Natarajan ,  WATSON, Eric, K.

IPC: H02J3/14

CPC classification number: G05B13/02 ,  F25D21/04 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J13/0075 ,  H02J2003/146 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y02B70/3266 ,  Y02B70/3275 ,  Y02B90/2653 ,  Y04S20/222 ,  Y04S20/224 ,  Y04S20/242 ,  Y04S20/244 ,  Y04S40/126 ,  Y10T307/406 ,  Y10T307/438 ,  Y10T307/469

Abstract: A water heater comprises a body defining a chamber for holding water to be heated, an inlet opening and an outlet opening in communication with the chamber for flowing water therethrough and one or more power consuming features/functions including a heater for heating the water within the chamber. A controller is operatively connected to the one or more power consuming features/functions. The controller is configured to receive and process a signal indicative of a utility state. The controller operates the water heater in one of a plurality of operating modes, including at least a normal operating mode and an energy savings mode, in response to the received signal. The controller is configured to at least one of selectively adjust and deactivate at least one of the one or more power consuming features/functions to reduce power consumption of the water heater in the energy savings mode.

Abstract translation: 热水器包括：本体，其限定用于容纳待加热水的室，与室连通的入口开口和出口，用于使水流过其中;以及一个或多个功耗特征/功能，包括用于加热水中的水的加热器 室。 控制器可操作地连接到一个或多个功耗特征/功能。 控制器被配置为接收和处理指示公用状态的信号。 控制器响应于所接收的信号，以多种操作模式中的一种操作热水器，其中至少包括正常操作模式和节能模式。 控制器被配置为至少一个选择性地调节和去激活一个或多个功耗特征/功能中的至少一个，以减少节能模式中热水器的功耗。