公开(公告)号：US09405303B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-02

申请号：US13886797

申请日：2013-05-03

Applicant: Emerson Electric Co.

Inventor： Bradley C. Zikes ,  William P. Butler ,  David L. Perry

IPC: G05D23/19 ,  H02M7/06 ,  H02M1/00

CPC classification number: G05D23/1905 ,  H02M7/06 ,  H02M2001/0006

Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of apparatus, systems and methods for power stealing for a wireless-enabled thermostat. In an exemplary embodiment, a wireless-enabled thermostat generally includes a control having a wireless network interface that intermittently connects the thermostat in a wireless network in accordance with a duty cycle, the duty cycle having a connect time in which the thermostat is connected in the wireless network and a sleep time in which the thermostat is not connected in the wireless network. A power stealing circuit of the thermostat steals power through an “on-mode” load of a climate control system to charge a capacitor or other energy storage device to provide the power for the wireless network interface. The control adjusts at least the sleep time in accordance with a time for charging the capacitor or other energy storage device to a threshold voltage.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于无线使能的恒温器的电力窃取的装置，系统和方法的示例性实施例。 在示例性实施例中，无线使能的恒温器通常包括具有无线网络接口的控制器，该无线网络接口根据占空比间歇地连接无线网络中的恒温器，占空比具有连接恒温器的连接时间 无线网络和恒温器未连接到无线网络中的休眠时间。 恒温器的电力窃取电路通过气候控制系统的“在模式”负载窃取电力，以对电容器或其他能量存储装置充电以为无线网络接口提供电力。 根据用于将电容器或其他能量存储装置充电到阈值电压的时间，该控制至少调节睡眠时间。

公开(公告)号：US10025328B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-17

申请号：US15219634

申请日：2016-07-26

Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.

Inventor： Bradley C. Zikes ,  William P. Butler ,  David L. Perry

IPC: G05D23/19 ,  H02M7/06 ,  H02M1/00 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/46

Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of apparatus, systems and methods for power stealing for a wireless-enabled thermostat. In an exemplary embodiment, a wireless-enabled thermostat generally includes a control having a wireless network interface that intermittently connects the thermostat in a wireless network in accordance with a duty cycle, the duty cycle having a connect time in which the thermostat is connected in the wireless network and a sleep time in which the thermostat is not connected in the wireless network. A power stealing circuit of the thermostat steals power through an “on-mode” load of a climate control system to charge a capacitor or other energy storage device to provide the power for the wireless network interface. The control adjusts at least the sleep time in accordance with a time for charging the capacitor or other energy storage device to a threshold voltage.

公开(公告)号：US20140312129A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-23

申请号：US13886797

申请日：2013-05-03

Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.

Inventor： Bradley C. Zikes ,  William P. Butler ,  David L. Perry

IPC: G05D23/19

CPC classification number: G05D23/1905 ,  H02M7/06 ,  H02M2001/0006

Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of apparatus, systems and methods for power stealing for a wireless-enabled thermostat. In an exemplary embodiment, a wireless-enabled thermostat generally includes a control having a wireless network interface that intermittently connects the thermostat in a wireless network in accordance with a duty cycle, the duty cycle having a connect time in which the thermostat is connected in the wireless network and a sleep time in which the thermostat is not connected in the wireless network. A power stealing circuit of the thermostat steals power through an “on-mode” load of a climate control system to charge a capacitor or other energy storage device to provide the power for the wireless network interface. The control adjusts at least the sleep time in accordance with a time for charging the capacitor or other energy storage device to a threshold voltage.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于无线使能的恒温器的电力窃取的装置，系统和方法的示例性实施例。 在示例性实施例中，无线使能的恒温器通常包括具有无线网络接口的控制器，该无线网络接口根据占空比间歇地连接无线网络中的恒温器，占空比具有连接恒温器的连接时间 无线网络和恒温器未连接到无线网络中的休眠时间。 恒温器的电力窃取电路通过气候控制系统的“在模式”负载窃取电力，以对电容器或其他能量存储装置充电以为无线网络接口提供电力。 根据用于将电容器或其他能量存储装置充电到阈值电压的时间，该控制至少调节睡眠时间。

公开(公告)号：US20200018492A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-16

申请号：US16031704

申请日：2018-07-10

Applicant: Emerson Electric Co.

Inventor： David L. Perry ,  Randy T. Ruiz ,  Chris J. Alexander

IPC: F24D19/10 ,  F24B1/187 ,  F24D5/02 ,  G05D23/19

Abstract: A temperature control system and a method of controlling air conditioning in a multi-zone structure are disclosed. The temperature control system includes a forced-air primary conditioning unit including an air return duct, an air supply duct, and a circulator. The temperature control system also includes a secondary combustion heat source that operates independently of the forced-air primary conditioning unit, a smart circulator thermostat, and a remote temperature sensor. The at least one memory device includes executable instructions that when executed by the at least one processor cause the processor to receive a temperature value representative of a temperature of the structure, receive an indication of an operation of the secondary combustion heat source, generate a circulator operation signal based on a comparison of the received temperature value to a selectable temperature setpoint, and the received indication of an operation of an independent secondary combustion heat source.

公开(公告)号：US10001291B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-19

申请号：US14518309

申请日：2014-10-20

Applicant: Emerson Electric Co.

Inventor： David L. Perry ,  John M. Sartain

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05D22/02 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D27/02 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: F24F11/30 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/20 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D22/02 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D27/02

Abstract: Various thermostat embodiment are provided that includes at least a first sensor configured to communicate information indicative of the temperature within the space, and at least a second sensor configured to communicate information indicative of the humidity within the space. The thermostat further includes a controller in communication with the at least first and second sensors, for controlling the thermostat's operation. The controller is configured to operate in a first mode in which the controller operates the air conditioner when the sensed temperature of the space is above a temperature set-point or when the sensed humidity level is above the humidity set-point. The controller is further configured to operate in a second mode in which the controller operates the air conditioner when the sensed temperature is below a set-back temperature set-point, or when the sensed humidity is above a set-back humidity set-point.

公开(公告)号：US20160334812A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：US15219634

申请日：2016-07-26

Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.

Inventor： Bradley C. Zikes ,  William P. Butler ,  David L. Perry

IPC: G05D23/19

CPC classification number: G05D23/1905 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/56 ,  H02M7/06 ,  H02M2001/0006

Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of apparatus, systems and methods for power stealing for a wireless-enabled thermostat. In an exemplary embodiment, a wireless-enabled thermostat generally includes a control having a wireless network interface that intermittently connects the thermostat in a wireless network in accordance with a duty cycle, the duty cycle having a connect time in which the thermostat is connected in the wireless network and a sleep time in which the thermostat is not connected in the wireless network. A power stealing circuit of the thermostat steals power through an “on-mode” load of a climate control system to charge a capacitor or other energy storage device to provide the power for the wireless network interface. The control adjusts at least the sleep time in accordance with a time for charging the capacitor or other energy storage device to a threshold voltage.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于无线使能的恒温器的电力窃取的装置，系统和方法的示例性实施例。 在示例性实施例中，无线使能的恒温器通常包括具有无线网络接口的控制器，该无线网络接口根据占空比间歇地连接无线网络中的恒温器，占空比具有连接恒温器的连接时间 无线网络和恒温器未连接到无线网络中的休眠时间。 恒温器的电力窃取电路通过气候控制系统的“在模式”负载窃取电力，以对电容器或其他能量存储装置充电以为无线网络接口提供电力。 根据用于将电容器或其他能量存储装置充电到阈值电压的时间，该控制至少调节睡眠时间。

公开(公告)号：US20150039137A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-05

申请号：US14518309

申请日：2014-10-20

Applicant: Emerson Electric Co.

Inventor： David L. Perry ,  John M. Sartain

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: F24F11/30 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/20 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D22/02 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D27/02

Abstract: Various thermostat embodiment are provided that includes at least a first sensor configured to communicate information indicative of the temperature within the space, and at least a second sensor configured to communicate information indicative of the humidity within the space. The thermostat further includes a controller in communication with the at least first and second sensors, for controlling the thermostat's operation. The controller is configured to operate in a first mode in which the controller operates the air conditioner when the sensed temperature of the space is above a temperature set-point or when the sensed humidity level is above the humidity set-point. The controller is further configured to operate in a second mode in which the controller operates the air conditioner when the sensed temperature is below a set-back temperature set-point, or when the sensed humidity is above a set-back humidity set-point.

Abstract translation: 提供了各种恒温器实施例，其包括至少第一传感器，其被配置为传送指示空间内的温度的信息，以及至少第二传感器，被配置为传送指示空间内的湿度的信息。 恒温器还包括与至少第一和第二传感器通信的控制器，用于控制恒温器的操作。 控制器被配置为在第一模式下操作，其中当感测到的空间温度高于温度设定点时或者当感测到的湿度水平高于湿度设定点时，控制器操作空调。 控制器还被配置为在第二模式下操作，其中当感测到的温度低于回退温度设定点时，或者当感测到的湿度高于回退湿度设定点时，控制器操作空调。