公开(公告)号：US5892449A

公开(公告)日：1999-04-06

申请号：US884568

申请日：1997-06-27

Applicant: Drew A. Reid ,  Kon Wong ,  Robert C. Ditmore ,  Fredric I. Graham

Inventor： Drew A. Reid ,  Kon Wong ,  Robert C. Ditmore ,  Fredric I. Graham

IPC: H02J13/00 ,  G08B21/00

CPC classification number: H02J13/001 ,  H01H2300/03 ,  Y02B70/3241 ,  Y02B90/224 ,  Y04S10/40 ,  Y04S20/14 ,  Y04S20/227

Abstract: An electrical distribution system having a load center for programmably and remotely controlling a plurality of circuit breakers, an expander unit coupled to the load center and a plurality of external switches for providing signals to the load center representative of the status of the switches. The load center contains a control module that continually receives inputs from the expander unit via an interface module. It also contains a keyboard and display for programming instructions for closing and opening the individual circuit breakers and for displaying the status of the circuit breakers. The interface module, coupled to the control module, causes the circuit breakers to open and close according to programmed instructions received from the control module or another external device. The expander unit contains a plurality of input circuits coupled to external switches. An expander circuit having a microprocessor receives signals from the input circuits, which are representative of the status of the external switches, and continually provides signals representative of the status of the switches to the load center for the load center to cause the circuit breakers to open and close as a function of the status of the external switches. The expander circuit also continually receives information from the load center about the status of the individual circuit breakers and provides, to a plurality of output terminals, signals representative of the status of the circuit breakers. The output terminals are coupled to a display device for displaying the status of individual circuit breakers. The output terminal also may be used to activate other devices.

Abstract translation: 一种配电系统，具有用于可编程和远程控制多个断路器的负载中心，耦合到负载中心的扩展器单元和用于向负载中心提供代表开关状态的信号的多个外部开关。 负载中心包含一个控制模块，通过接口模块不断接收来自扩展器单元的输入。 它还包含键盘和显示屏，用于关闭和打开各个断路器以及显示断路器状态的编程指令。 耦合到控制模块的接口模块根据从控制模块或另一外部设备接收的编程指令使断路器断开和闭合。 扩展器单元包含耦合到外部开关的多个输入电路。 具有微处理器的扩展器电路接收来自输入电路的信号，这些信号代表外部开关的状态，并且连续向负载中心提供代表负载中心的开关状态的信号，以使断路器断开 并根据外部开关的状态关闭。 扩展器电路还连续地从负载中心接收关于各个断路器的状态的信息，并向多个输出端子提供表示断路器的状态的信号。 输出端子耦合到显示装置，用于显示各个断路器的状态。 输出端也可用于激活其他设备。

公开(公告)号：US5253159A

公开(公告)日：1993-10-12

申请号：US723352

申请日：1991-06-28

Applicant: Ronald J. Bilas ,  Drew A. Reid

Inventor： Ronald J. Bilas ,  Drew A. Reid

IPC: H02B1/24 ,  H02B1/42 ,  H02J13/00 ,  G06F15/46

CPC classification number: H02J13/0055 ,  H01H2300/03 ,  Y02B70/3241 ,  Y02B90/224 ,  Y04S20/14 ,  Y04S20/227

Abstract: For use within an electrical distribution system, a circuit arrangement is provided which includes a multitude of circuit breakers, each of which is operable by remote control in at least open and closed circuit positions. A circuit breaker control circuit is included and has a termination circuit which interprets circuit breaker control signals from an external switch device, a circuit breaker driver board which controls and monitors the multitude of circuit breakers, input means and a data path for receiving manual input instructions, a data port and a data path for receiving programming data from an external device, and a switch input data path, coupled to the termination circuit, for carrying circuit breaker switch instructions from the termination circuit. The control circuit responds to the manual input instructions, programming data and circuit breaker switch instructions according to a prioritization scheme.

Abstract translation: 为了在配电系统中使用，提供了包括多个断路器的电路装置，每个断路器可以通过至少开放和闭合电路位置的遥控器来操作。 包括一个断路器控制电路，并具有解释来自外部开关装置的断路器控制信号的终端电路，控制和监视多个断路器的断路器驱动器板，输入装置和用于接收手动输入指令的数据通路 ，用于从外部设备接收编程数据的数据端口和数据路径，以及耦合到终端电路的开关输入数据路径，用于承载来自终端电路的断路器开关指令。 控制电路根据优先级方案响应手动输入指令，编程数据和断路器开关指令。

公开(公告)号：US5249115A

公开(公告)日：1993-09-28

申请号：US814737

申请日：1991-12-26

Applicant: Drew A. Reid

Inventor： Drew A. Reid

IPC: H02B1/24 ,  G05B19/042 ,  H02J13/00 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H05K7/14

CPC classification number: G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/0421 ,  G05B19/0423 ,  G05B19/0426 ,  H02J13/0055 ,  H05K7/1481 ,  H05K7/1484 ,  G05B2219/23039 ,  G05B2219/23215 ,  G05B2219/23254 ,  G05B2219/25154 ,  G05B2219/25301 ,  G05B2219/25432 ,  G05B2219/25458 ,  Y02B70/3241 ,  Y04S20/227

Abstract: In an electrical distribution system for controlling current paths through a plurality of associated circuit breakers, a programmable circuit arrangement operates the circuit breakers by remote control in at least the open and closed circuit positions. The circuit arrangement includes an array of termination points which are used in sets, such that each set includes a plurality of termination points, wherein each set receives a remotely generated control signal for commanding the circuit breakers to open or close. A control circuit includes a microcomputer, which is coupled to the array of termination points and responsive to the remotely generated control signal, for controlling the circuit breakers between the open and closed circuit positions. The microcomputer reads the termination points, via an X-Y grid, by polling the X axis and reading the Y axis.

Abstract translation: 在用于控制通过多个相关断路器的电流路径的配电系统中，可编程电路装置在至少开路和闭合电路位置通过遥控来操作断路器。 该电路装置包括一组终端点阵列，这些终端点集合使用，使得每一组包括多个终端点，其中每个集合接收远程产生的控制信号以指示断路器打开或关闭。 控制电路包括微型计算机，其连接到终端点阵列并响应于远程产生的控制信号，用于控制开路和闭路位置之间的断路器。 微型计算机通过X-Y网格轮询X轴并读取Y轴读取端接点。

公开(公告)号：US5233511A

公开(公告)日：1993-08-03

申请号：US722814

申请日：1991-06-28

Applicant: Ronald J. Bilas ,  Ronald L. Farrington ,  Drew A. Reid

Inventor： Ronald J. Bilas ,  Ronald L. Farrington ,  Drew A. Reid

IPC: H02B1/04 ,  G05B19/042 ,  H01H71/02 ,  H02B1/24 ,  H02B1/42 ,  H02B15/00 ,  H02J13/00 ,  H05K7/14

CPC classification number: H05K7/1481 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/0421 ,  G05B19/0423 ,  G05B19/0426 ,  H05K7/1467 ,  H05K7/1479 ,  H05K7/1484 ,  G05B2219/23039 ,  G05B2219/23215 ,  G05B2219/23254 ,  G05B2219/25154 ,  G05B2219/25301 ,  G05B2219/25432 ,  G05B2219/25458 ,  H01H2300/03 ,  H01H71/0271 ,  Y02B90/224 ,  Y04S20/14

Abstract: In a panelboard for controlling current paths through a plurality of associated circuit breakers, a panelboard enclosure includes circuit breakers which each have a side facing a front side of the enclosure and including a multi-sectioned user interface circuit, that is configured to communicate with at least one of the circuit breakers. The interface circuit includes a first circuit section and a second circuit section. The first circuit section is located adjacent the back wall of the enclosure and behind the second circuit section, and the second circuit section includes communication means for allowing an operator at the front of the enclosure to communicate with the circuit breakers. This arrangement minimizes heat in the back of the enclosure, provides control and monitoring functions at the front of the enclosure and allows room for additional circuitry in the back of the enclosure. An automatic interpreter may be included in the enclosure for interpreting a coded message which provides the operator access to control the circuit breakers. Preferably, the coded message is received on a coded key card.

Abstract translation: 在用于控制通过多个相关联的断路器的电流路径的面板中，面板板壳体包括断路器，每个断路器具有面向外壳的前侧的一侧，并且包括多段用户接口电路，其被配置为与 至少有一个断路器。 接口电路包括第一电路部分和第二电路部分。 第一电路部分位于壳体的后壁附近并且位于第二电路部分的后面，并且第二电路部分包括用于允许外壳前部的操作者与断路器通信的通信装置。 这种布置使外壳背面的热量最小化，在机柜前部提供控制和监控功能，并允许在机箱后部附加额外的电路。 自动解释器可以包括在机箱中，用于解释提供操作者访问以控制断路器的编码消息。 优选地，编码消息在编码密钥卡上被接收。

公开(公告)号：US20130293998A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-07

申请号：US13465412

申请日：2012-05-07

Applicant: Drew A. REID ,  Richard M. ELCHIK ,  Sandy Omar JIMENEZ

Inventor： Drew A. REID ,  Richard M. ELCHIK ,  Sandy Omar JIMENEZ

IPC: H01H77/00

CPC classification number: H01H71/1018 ,  H01H71/0271 ,  H01H83/20 ,  H01H89/06 ,  H01H2083/203

Abstract: Apparatus and systems and methods are described herein that provide a controlled circuit breaker that selectively interrupts a flow current associated with a first electrical phase and an uncontrolled circuit breaker that selectively interrupts current associated with a second electrical phase. The controlled circuit breaker and uncontrolled circuit breaker are coupled to one another and configured to be installed in adjacent slots in a circuit breaker panel.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的装置和系统和方法提供了一种受控断路器，其选择性地中断与第一电相关的流动电流和选择性地中断与第二电相关联的电流的不受控制的断路器。 受控断路器和不受控制的断路器彼此耦合并且被配置为安装在断路器面板中的相邻插槽中。

公开(公告)号：US06329810B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-11

申请号：US09044042

申请日：1998-03-18

Applicant: Drew A. Reid

Inventor： Drew A. Reid

IPC: G01R1132

CPC classification number: G01R22/065

Abstract: A modular sensor array has a housing at least one current sensor in the housing responsive to a current in an electrical conductor for developing a corresponding current signal and at least one voltage signal producing circuit in the housing for developing a voltage signal corresponding to a voltage present on an electrical conductor. A connector mounted on housing is configured for engagement with a mating connector of an external measurement device. A circuit delivers the current and voltage signals to the connector. A metering module has a housing, a metering circuit in the housing for receiving and processing at least one signal corresponding to an electrical quantity, and developing an output signal. A connector mounted to the said housing is coupled to the metering circuit, and configured for engagement with a mating connector at least one of a sensor array module and a mounting and connection base. Mounting structure is provided on the housing for removably mounting the housing to at least one of a sensor array module and a mounting and connection base. A mounting and connection base for a measurement device has a housing, first connectors on the housing for receiving a signal from a current sensor corresponding to a current in an electrical conductor and second connectors means on the housing for receiving a signal from a voltage sensor corresponding to a voltage in an electrical conductor. A circuit in the housing delivers voltage and current signals received at the first and second connectors to a further connector mounted on the housing. First and second mounting structures are provided for mounting the housing to a surface and for mounting a removable metering module.

Abstract translation: 模块化传感器阵列具有外壳中的壳体中的至少一个电流传感器，其响应于电导体中的电流，用于显影相应的电流信号，以及壳体中的至少一个电压信号产生电路，用于形成对应于存在电压的电压信号 在电导体上。 安装在壳体上的连接器构造成与外部测量装置的配合连接器接合。 电路将电流和电压信号传送到连接器。 计量模块具有壳体，壳体中的计量电路，用于接收和处理对应于电量的至少一个信号，以及开发输出信号。 安装到所述壳体的连接器联接到计量电路，并且被配置为与传感器阵列模块和安装和连接基座中的至少一个配合连接器接合。 安装结构设置在壳体上，用于可拆卸地将壳体安装到传感器阵列模块和安装和连接基座中的至少一个上。 用于测量装置的安装和连接底座具有壳体，壳体上的第一连接器，用于接收来自对应于电导体中的电流的电流传感器的信号，以及用于从壳体接收来自电压传感器的信号的第二连接器装置 到电导体中的电压。 外壳中的电路将在第一和第二连接器处接收的电压和电流信号传递到安装在壳体上的另一连接器。 提供第一和第二安装结构，用于将壳体安装到表面上并用于安装可拆卸的计量模块。

公开(公告)号：US5455760A

公开(公告)日：1995-10-03

申请号：US901453

申请日：1992-06-19

Applicant: Ron J. Bilas ,  Drew A. Reid

Inventor： Ron J. Bilas ,  Drew A. Reid

IPC: H02B1/24 ,  H01H73/00 ,  H02H3/00 ,  H02J3/00 ,  H02J3/06 ,  H02J13/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: H02J3/06 ,  H02H3/00 ,  H02J13/0055 ,  H01H2300/03 ,  Y02B70/3241 ,  Y02B90/224 ,  Y04S20/14 ,  Y04S20/227

Abstract: An energy management loadpanel arrangement includes a loadpanel enclosure having a plurality of circuit breakers, each of which opens and closes in response to a control signal so as to interrupt an associated current path. A microcomputer generates the control signals to control the position of the circuit breakers and their associated current paths. The circuit breakers include a digital code circuit which is manually set to indicate the type of circuit breaker, for example, a one, two or three pole circuit breaker.

Abstract translation: 能量管理装载板装置包括具有多个断路器的装载机壳体，每个断路器响应于控制信号而打开和关闭，以便中断相关联的电流路径。 微型计算机产生控制信号以控制断路器及其相关电流路径的位置。 断路器包括数字代码电路，其被手动设置以指示断路器的类型，例如一个，两个或三极断路器。

公开(公告)号：US5231565A

公开(公告)日：1993-07-27

申请号：US723370

申请日：1991-06-28

Applicant: Ronald J. Bilas ,  Drew A. Reid

Inventor： Ronald J. Bilas ,  Drew A. Reid

IPC: H02B1/24 ,  H02H3/00 ,  H02J3/06 ,  H02J13/00

CPC classification number: H02H3/00 ,  H02J13/0055 ,  H02J3/06 ,  H01H2300/03 ,  Y02B70/3241 ,  Y02B90/224 ,  Y04S20/14 ,  Y04S20/227 ,  Y10T307/878

Abstract: In an electrical distribution system for controlling current paths through a plurality of associated circuit breakers, a programmable circuit arrangement operates the circuit breakers by remote control in at least the open and closed circuit positions. The circuit arrangement includes a termination circuit for receiving different kinds of remote control signals, each of which is associated with one of the circuit breakers for commanding that each of the circuit breakers open or close its associated current path. The arrangement also includes a programmable controller, which responds to each of the different kinds of remote control signals and to a user-defined program indicating the kind of remote control signal which commands the associated circuit breaker, for generating control signals. An interface circuit then responds to the generated control signals by controlling the circuit breakers between the open and closed positions. The programmable controller may also include a display for indicating the status of the circuit breakers locally and/or remotely.

Abstract translation: 在用于控制通过多个相关断路器的电流路径的配电系统中，可编程电路装置在至少开路和闭合电路位置通过遥控来操作断路器。 电路装置包括用于接收不同种类的遥控信号的终端电路，每个遥控信号与断路器之一相关联，用于指示每个断路器打开或关闭其相关联的电流路径。 该装置还包括可编程控制器，其响应于各种不同种类的遥控信号，以及用于指示用于产生控制信号的指示相关联的断路器的遥控信号的类型的用户定义的程序。 接口电路然后通过控制打开和关闭位置之间的断路器来响应所产生的控制信号。 可编程控制器还可以包括用于在本地和/或远程指示断路器的状态的显示器。

公开(公告)号：US20100102760A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-29

申请号：US12259373

申请日：2008-10-28

Applicant: Drew A. Reid ,  William Stottlemyer ,  James Murley, JR. ,  Charles Reneau ,  Robert Moore

Inventor： Drew A. Reid ,  William Stottlemyer ,  James Murley, JR. ,  Charles Reneau ,  Robert Moore

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B37/0227 ,  Y02B20/44

Abstract: A lighting control system for a space equipped with lamps for illuminating the space comprises a power circuit for supplying power to the lamps, a controllable switch in the power circuit for turning the lamps on and off, an occupancy sensor for detecting motion within the space and generating a motion-detected control signal in response to the detection of such motion, and a timer for measuring a time-out interval following the generation of the motion-detected control signal by the occupancy sensor and producing a time-out control signal in response to completion of the measurement of the time-out interval. A processor receives the control signals from the occupancy sensor and the timer and produces a switch-off control signal for the controllable switch to turn the lamps off in response to the time-out control signal, modifies the time-out interval by a time-out offset value in response to preselected events, counts the number of times the switch-off control signal is produced, without the receipt of the motion-detected control signal, within a predetermined time following the end of the time-out interval, and decrements the time-out interval by the offset value in response to the count reaching a predetermined value.

Abstract translation: 一种用于照明空间的灯的照明控制系统，包括用于向灯供电的电源电路，用于打开和关闭灯的电源电路中的可控开关，用于检测空间内的运动的占用传感器， 响应于这种运动的检测而产生运动检测控制信号;以及定时器，用于测量由占用传感器生成运动检测控制信号之后的超时间隔，并产生响应中的超时控制信号 完成超时间隔的测量。 处理器接收来自占用传感器和定时器的控制信号，并产生用于可控开关的断开控制信号，以响应于超时控制信号而关闭灯，并将时间间隔修改， 响应于预先选择的事件输出偏移值，在超时间间隔结束之后的预定时间内计数切断控制信号的次数，而不接收运动检测控制信号，并且减少 响应于计数达到预定值的偏移值的超时间隔。

公开(公告)号：US07688005B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-30

申请号：US11881194

申请日：2007-07-25

Applicant: Drew A. Reid

Inventor： Drew A. Reid

IPC: H05B41/36

CPC classification number: H05B37/04 ,  H05B37/02

Abstract: A lighting control system is provided for a space that is equipped with multiple lamps for illuminating the space and multiple power circuits for supplying power to different groups of the lamps. The control system stores information relating to the past illumination of the lamps in each of the different groups. The system detects conditions or events that indicate that increased illumination of the space by the lamps is needed, and produces a control signal in response to the detection of a condition or event that indicates that increased illumination of the space by the lamps is needed. In response to the control signal, the system supplies power to at least one of the power circuits, which is selected on the basis of the stored information, to turn ON the group of lamps receiving electrical power from that power circuit.

Abstract translation: 为配备有用于照明空间的多个灯的空间和用于向不同组的灯供电的多个电力电路的空间设置照明控制系统。 控制系统存储与各个不同组中的灯的过去照明有关的信息。 该系统检测指示需要增加照明的空间的条件或事件，并且响应于指示需要灯的空间增加的条件或事件的检测而产生控制信号。 响应于控制信号，系统向基于存储的信息选择的功率电路中的至少一个供电，以接通从该电源电路接收电力的一组灯。