公开(公告)号：US20090032235A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-05

申请号：US11833703

申请日：2007-08-03

Applicant: Daniel J. Sullivan ,  Levi H. Geadelmann ,  Paul Wacker

Inventor： Daniel J. Sullivan ,  Levi H. Geadelmann ,  Paul Wacker

IPC: F24F11/053

CPC classification number: F24F11/62 ,  F24F1/0007 ,  F24F1/0018 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/65 ,  F24F11/77 ,  F24F11/83 ,  F24F11/84 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G05B19/048 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  Y02B30/746

Abstract: Fan coil thermostats can provide energy savings by, for example, operating a fan coil system more efficiently. Fan coil systems employing such a fan coil thermostat may be more energy efficient. A fan coil system may include a fan coil that is configured for fluid communication with a source of heated fluid and/or a source of cooled fluid, a valve that controls fluid flow through the fan coil and a fan that blows air across the fan coil. The fan coil thermostat may include a controller that implements a control algorithm that calculates an error percentage value relating to a temperature difference between the current temperature and the temperature set point. The error percentage value may include a proportional term related to the temperature difference and an integral term related to the temperature difference. The controller may regulate the fan speed in accordance with the calculated error percentage.

Abstract translation: 风扇盘管恒温器可以通过例如更有效地操作风机盘管系统来节省能源。 采用这种风扇盘管恒温器的风扇盘管系统可能更节能。 风扇盘管系统可以包括风扇盘管，其构造成用于与加热流体源和/或冷却流体源流体连通，控制流过风扇盘管的流体的阀和将空气吹过风扇盘管的风扇 。 风扇盘管恒温器可以包括实现控制算法的控制器，该控制算法计算与当前温度和温度设定点之间的温度差相关的误差百分比值。 误差百分比值可以包括与温度差有关的比例项和与温度差相关的积分项。 控制器可以根据计算的误差百分比来调节风扇转速。

公开(公告)号：US20070200004A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-30

申请号：US11276391

申请日：2006-02-27

Applicant: Gary Kasper ,  Gary Smith ,  Paul Wacker

Inventor： Gary Kasper ,  Gary Smith ,  Paul Wacker

IPC: F24F3/14 ,  F25D17/04 ,  F25D23/12

CPC classification number: F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/20

Abstract: An electronic device such as an HVAC controller that accounts for internal heating in determining an environmental condition such as temperature or humidity in the space surrounding the HVAC controller. The HVAC controller may calculate a transient heat rise value that is based upon a powered time period and a first order time lag, especially during a time period before which the HVAC controller reaches a steady state temperature condition.

Abstract translation: 一种诸如HVAC控制器的电子设备，其在确定HVAC控制器周围的空间中的环境条件（例如温度或湿度）时考虑内部加热。 HVAC控制器可以计算基于动力时间段和一阶时间滞后的瞬时热升值，特别是在HVAC控制器达到稳态温度条件之前的时间段内。

公开(公告)号：US09981529B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-29

申请号：US13278694

申请日：2011-10-21

Applicant: Daniel Waseen ,  Bruce S. Johnson ,  Larry Weber ,  Paul Wacker

Inventor： Daniel Waseen ,  Bruce S. Johnson ,  Larry Weber ,  Paul Wacker

IPC: H02K7/14 ,  B60H1/00

CPC classification number: B60H1/00857 ,  B60H1/00964 ,  B60Y2304/09

Abstract: An actuator system which may incorporate a motor, a motor controller connected to the motor, a processor connected to the motor controller, and a switch connected to the processor for engaging the motor to open and close an actuator shaft. The switch may have a position which is a test mode. Selecting the position of test mode may cause the motor to move the actuator shaft to a certain position to verify operation of the actuator shaft. The actuator shaft may stay in the certain position while the switch is in a position of test mode. The system may also incorporate a spring attached to the actuator shaft. If power fails to the motor, then the actuator spring or another mechanism may return the actuator shaft to a fail safe position. The test mode may alternatively be selected at a controller via the communications bus to the processor.

公开(公告)号：US08640120B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-28

申请号：US12650485

申请日：2009-12-30

Applicant: Stalin Gutha ,  Paul Wacker ,  Kevin B. Moore

Inventor： Stalin Gutha ,  Paul Wacker ,  Kevin B. Moore

IPC: G06F9/44 ,  G05B15/00

CPC classification number: G06F8/20

Abstract: An approach to automatically encode application enumeration values to enable reuse of applications across controller of different protocols. Protocols may use different sets of enumerations to denote various application values and states. The present approach may permit defining a common set of enumerations which can be encoded automatically by a tool that enables reuse. Application designers may define enumerations to be used by the control application and the tool will automatically encode them into communication protocol specific enumeration values.

Abstract translation: 自动编码应用程序枚举值的方法，以便跨不同协议的控制器重复使用应用程序。 协议可以使用不同的枚举集来表示各种应用程序的值和状态。 本方法可以允许定义可由可实现重用的工具自动编码的一组共同的枚举。 应用程序设计人员可以定义要由控制应用程序使用的枚举，并且该工具将自动将它们编码成通信协议特定的枚举值。

公开(公告)号：US20130103324A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-25

申请号：US13278694

申请日：2011-10-21

Applicant: Daniel Waseen ,  Bruce S. Johnson ,  Larry Weber ,  Paul Wacker

Inventor： Daniel Waseen ,  Bruce S. Johnson ,  Larry Weber ,  Paul Wacker

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B60H1/00857 ,  B60H1/00964 ,  B60Y2304/09

Abstract: An actuator system which may incorporate a motor, a motor controller connected to the motor, a processor connected to the motor controller, and a switch connected to the processor for engaging the motor to open and close an actuator shaft. The switch may have a position which is a test mode. Selecting the position of test mode may cause the motor to move the actuator shaft to a certain position to verify operation of the actuator shaft. The actuator shaft may stay in the certain position while the switch is in a position of test mode. The system may also incorporate a spring attached to the actuator shaft. If power fails to the motor, then the actuator spring or another mechanism may return the actuator shaft to a fail safe position. The test mode may alternatively be selected at a controller via the communications bus to the processor.

Abstract translation: 可以包括电动机的致动器系统，连接到电动机的电动机控制器，连接到电动机控制器的处理器和连接到处理器的开关，用于接合电动机以打开和关闭致动器轴。 开关可以具有作为测试模式的位置。 选择测试模式的位置可能导致电机将执行器轴移动到一定位置，以验证执行器轴的运行。 当开关处于测试模式的位置时，致动器轴可能停留在特定位置。 该系统还可以包括附接到致动器轴的弹簧。 如果电机电源失效，则执行机构弹簧或其他机构可能会将执行器轴返回到故障安全位置。 可以在控制器处通过通信总线选择测试模式到处理器。

公开(公告)号：US20120253482A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-04

申请号：US13074627

申请日：2011-03-29

Applicant: Paul Wacker ,  Ralph Collins Brindle ,  Shilpa Anand

Inventor： Paul Wacker ,  Ralph Collins Brindle ,  Shilpa Anand

IPC: G05B19/02

CPC classification number: G05B19/042 ,  G06F1/329 ,  G06F9/4881 ,  Y02D10/24

Abstract: A system having a function block execution framework. Function blocks may be for use in a control system design. These blocks may be selected from a library of a function block engine. Selected function blocks may be executed for operational purposes. They may be continuously executed by a processor to maintain operational status. However, since a function block engine and a resulting system of function blocks may be operated with battery power, executions of function blocks may be reduced by scheduling the executions of function blocks to times only when they are needed. That means that the processor would not necessarily have to operate continuously to maintain continual execution of the function blocks and thus could significantly reduce consumption of battery power.

Abstract translation: 具有功能块执行框架的系统。 功能块可用于控制系统设计。 可以从功能块引擎的库中选择这些块。 可以为操作目的执行所选择的功能块。 它们可以由处理器连续执行以维持操作状态。 然而，由于功能块引擎和结果的功能块系统可以用电池电力来操作，所以功能块的执行可以通过仅在需要时将功能块的执行调度到时间来减少功能块的执行。 这意味着处理器不一定必须连续工作来维持功能块的连续执行，从而可以显着降低电池电量的消耗。

公开(公告)号：US20080016493A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-17

申请号：US11670911

申请日：2007-02-02

Applicant: Michael A. Pouchak ,  Paul Wacker

Inventor： Michael A. Pouchak ,  Paul Wacker

IPC: G06F9/44

CPC classification number: G05B19/0426 ,  G05B2219/23258 ,  G05B2219/23266 ,  G05B2219/23306 ,  G05B2219/23452 ,  G05B2219/2614

Abstract: A function block engine, a block execution list and a parameter and/or variable storage space being resident in a memory supporting the engine. The function block engine may execute a program according to a list of function blocks identified in the block execution list to design and construct and circuit or system. Also, the engine may provide simulation of the resultant circuit or system. The circuit or system may be transferred to a memory of another device for implementation and use as, for example, a controller. In some cases, the program may be executed from the memory. The engine may permit field programmability, configuration and simulation of the function blocks and resulting circuit or system.

Abstract translation: 功能块引擎，块执行列表和驻留在支持引擎的存储器中的参数和/或可变存储空间。 功能块引擎可以根据块执行列表中标识的功能块列表来执行程序以设计和构造和电路或系统。 此外，发动机可以提供所得到的电路或系统的模拟。 电路或系统可以被传送到另一设备的存储器，以用于实现和用作例如控制器。 在某些情况下，程序可以从存储器执行。 发动机可以允许现场可编程性，功能块和所得到的电路或系统的配置和仿真。

公开(公告)号：US20050016189A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-27

申请号：US10626929

申请日：2003-07-25

Applicant: Paul Wacker

Inventor： Paul Wacker

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05D22/02 ,  F25D17/06 ,  F25D17/04

CPC classification number: F24F11/0008 ,  G05D22/02

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for more effectively managing humidity of an inside space using an air conditioner are provided. In one illustrative embodiment, the system determines whether the humidity level in an inside space is above a predetermined humidity threshold, and if so, changes a control parameter such as a minimum “on” time for the air conditioner. If the humidity level in the inside space is not above the predetermined humidity threshold, the control parameter is not changed, or changed less than when the humidity level is above the predetermined humidity threshold. Rather than changing (i.e. increasing) the minimum “on” time, it is contemplated that any control parameter that increases the “on” time of the air conditioner may be used including, for example, changing (i.e. decreasing) the maximum cycle rate allowed for the air conditioner.

Abstract translation: 提供了使用空调更有效地管理内部空间的湿度的方法和装置。 在一个说明性实施例中，系统确定内部空间中的湿度水平是否高于预定湿度阈值，如果是，则改变空调器的最小“接通”时间的控制参数。 如果内部空间中的湿度水平不高于预定湿度阈值，则控制参数不变化，或者比湿度水平高于预定湿度阈值时变化小。 可以设想，可以使用增加空调的“接通”时间的任何控制参数，而不是改变（即增加）最小“开”时间，包括例如改变（即减小）允许的最大循环速率 为空调。

公开(公告)号：US09500382B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-22

申请号：US12764415

申请日：2010-04-21

Applicant: Cory Grabinger ,  Paul Wacker ,  Todd Kreft ,  Scott McMillan ,  Adrienne Thomle

Inventor： Cory Grabinger ,  Paul Wacker ,  Todd Kreft ,  Scott McMillan ,  Adrienne Thomle

IPC: G05D23/19 ,  G05D7/06 ,  F24F7/00 ,  F24F11/00 ,  F24F3/044

CPC classification number: F24F11/0001 ,  F24F3/044 ,  F24F7/00 ,  F24F11/0008 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F2011/0006 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  Y02B30/767

Abstract: Methods and systems for automatically calibrating one or more damper positions of a demand control ventilation system are disclosed. In one illustrative embodiment, a demand control ventilation system includes a damper for controlling a flow of outside air into a building. A controller may be programmed to automatically execute a calibration algorithm from time to time to calibrate one or more calibration damper positions such that a predetermined flow of outside air is drawn through the damper and into the building at each of the one or more calibration damper positions. This calibration can, in some instances, help increase the efficiency and/or utility of the demand control ventilation system.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于自动校准需求控制换气系统的一个或多个阻尼器位置的方法和系统。 在一个说明性实施例中，需求控制换气系统包括用于控制外部空气流入建筑物的阻尼器。 可以对控制器进行编程，以自动地执行校准算法，以校准一个或多个校准阻尼器位置，使得在一个或多个校准阻尼器位置的每一个处，预定流动的外部空气被吸入阻尼器并进入建筑物 。 在某些情况下，该校准有助于提高需求控制换气系统的效率和/或效用。

公开(公告)号：US09097432B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-04

申请号：US12686189

申请日：2010-01-12

Applicant: Todd Kreft ,  Adrienne Thomle ,  Cory Grabinger ,  Paul Wacker

Inventor： Todd Kreft ,  Adrienne Thomle ,  Cory Grabinger ,  Paul Wacker

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  F24F3/14

CPC classification number: F24F11/0001 ,  F24F3/14 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F2011/0002 ,  F24F2011/0006 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/12 ,  F24F2110/20 ,  F24F2110/22

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for operating an HVAC system for conditioning air of an inside space. The HVAC system has an economizer configured to control the intake of outside air into an HVAC air stream of the HVAC system. The method includes determining at least two parameters of the air of the inside space, where the at least two parameters are selected from a set of parameters from which an inside air dry bulb temperature, an inside air dew point, an inside air relative humidity, and an inside air enthalpy can be determined, either directly or indirectly. The method also includes determining at least two parameters of the outside air, where the at least two parameters being selected from a set of parameters from which an outside air dry bulb temperature, an outside air dew point, and an outside air enthalpy can be determined, either directly or indirectly. Based on one or more of the inside air dry bulb temperature, the inside air dew point, the inside air relative humidity, and the inside air enthalpy, a determination is made of whether dehumidification of the inside space is needed, and if dehumidification is not needed, the economizer is commanded to increase the intake of outside air into the HVAC air stream if the outside air dry bulb temperature is less than a dry bulb temperature reference, and if the outside air enthalpy is less than an enthalpy reference. If, alternatively, dehumidification is needed, the economizer is commanded to increase the intake of outside air into the HVAC air stream if the outside air enthalpy is less than the enthalpy reference, and if the outside air dew point is less than a dew point reference.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了一种用于操作用于调节内部空间的空气的HVAC系统的方法。 HVAC系统具有节能器，其被配置为控制外部空气进入HVAC系统的HVAC空气流中。 该方法包括确定内部空间的空气的至少两个参数，其中至少两个参数选自内部空气干球温度，内部空气露点，内部空气相对湿度， 可以直接或间接确定内部空气焓。 该方法还包括确定外部空气的至少两个参数，其中至少两个参数选自可以确定外部空气干球温度，外部空气露点和外部空气焓的一组参数 ，直接或间接。 基于内部空气干球温度，内部空气露点，内部空气相对湿度和内部空气焓中的一个或多个，确定是否需要内部空间的除湿，并且如果除湿不是 如果外部空气干球温度小于干球温度参考值，并且如果外部空气焓小于焓参考，则节能器被命令增加外部空气进入HVAC气流的进气。 如果需要除湿，则如果外部空气焓小于焓基准，则节能器被命令增加外部空气进入HVAC气流的进气，并且如果外部空气露点小于露点参考值 。