公开(公告)号：US09804610B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-31

申请号：US14534147

申请日：2014-11-05

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Michael James Matas ,  Fred Bould

IPC: G05D23/19 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  F24F11/00

CPC classification number: G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F2221/32 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04847

Abstract: A user-friendly programmable thermostat is described that includes a body having a central electronic display surrounded by a ring that can be rotated and pressed inwardly to provide user input in a simple and elegant fashion. The current temperature and setpoint temperature are graphically displayed as prominent tick marks over a range of background tick marks on the electronic display. Different colors can be displayed to indicate currently active HVAC functions, and different intensities of colors can be displayed to indicate an amount of heating or cooling required to reach a target temperature. The setpoint temperature for the device can be altered by user rotation of the rotatable ring, and the programmed schedule can be displayed to the user and altered by the user by virtue of rotations and inward pressings of the ring. Initial device set up and installation, the viewing of device operation, the editing of various settings, and the viewing of historical energy usage information are made simple and elegant by virtue of the described form factor, display modalities, and user input modalities of the device.

公开(公告)号：US09777938B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US14071940

申请日：2013-11-05

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Jungyul Park ,  Sangeun Cho ,  Shinae Kang ,  Junmo Kim ,  Mingyu Park

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G06F17/50 ,  F24F1/26

CPC classification number: F24F11/0086 ,  F24F1/26 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F2221/32 ,  G06F17/5004 ,  G06F2217/34

Abstract: Provided is an installation guide system for an air conditioner. The installation guide system may include a display that displays a user interface for designing an installation for an air conditioner, a memory that stores at least one image for a building in which the air conditioner is installed, and a controller to control a display of the stored images on the user interface. The user interface may include a first region that displays the stored image including a plurality of tubes that connect an indoor unit to an outdoor unit of the air conditioner, and a second region that displays information regarding an interference between at least two of the plurality of tubes.

公开(公告)号：US09683753B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-20

申请号：US14280103

申请日：2014-05-16

Applicant: Emerson Electric Co.

Inventor： Thomas B. Lorenz ,  Erik O. Rylski ,  Dennis Snow

IPC: G05D9/00 ,  F24F11/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/0009 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F2221/32

Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of apparatus and methods for facilitating installation and/or connection of controllers such as thermostats. In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus for facilitating installation and/or connection of a controller in a climate control system generally includes a communication device configured to execute software instructions to receive user input describing a wire arrangement where the controller is to be installed for use in the climate control system. Based on the user input, the communication device identifies a configuration of the climate control system and specifies wiring connections between the wire arrangement and controller.

公开(公告)号：US09541300B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US14685477

申请日：2015-04-13

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Mark D. Stefanski ,  David Sloo ,  Yoky Matsuoka

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/02 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0484

CPC classification number: F24F11/0086 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F2221/32 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1904 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04847

Abstract: A thermostat may include a processing system, a plurality of HVAC connectors configured to receive a corresponding plurality of HVAC control wires, and a connection sensing circuit coupled to the plurality of HVAC connectors and configured to provide an indication to the processing system of whether a wire is inserted for each of the plurality of HVAC connectors. The processing system may be configured to receive an indication from the connection sensing circuit when an HVAC connector in the plurality of HVAC connectors has a wire inserted therein, the HVAC connector being associated with a plurality of possible HVAC functions. The processing system may also be configured to display the plurality of possible HVAC functions on a user interface, to receive input selecting one of the possible HVAC functions for the HVAC connector, and to operate the selected HVAC function through the HVAC connector.

Abstract translation: 恒温器可以包括处理系统，被配置为接收相应的多个HVAC控制线的多个HVAC连接器，以及耦合到多个HVAC连接器的连接感测电路，并且被配置为向处理系统提供线 为多个HVAC连接器中的每一个插入。 处理系统可以被配置为当多个HVAC连接器中的HVAC连接器具有插入其中的导线时，从连接感测电路接收指示，HVAC连接器与多个可能的HVAC功能相关联。 处理系统还可以被配置为在用户界面上显示多个可能的HVAC功能，以接收选择HVAC连接器的可能HVAC功能之一的输入，以及通过HVAC连接器操作所选择的HVAC功能。

公开(公告)号：US09459018B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-04

申请号：US13834586

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Nest Labs, Inc.

Inventor： Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  David Sloo ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Michael James Matas ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Evan J. Fisher ,  Eric A. Lee ,  Steven A. Hales, IV ,  Mark D. Stefanski ,  Rangoli Sharan

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F2221/32 ,  G05D23/1904 ,  G08B29/02

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for efficiently controlling energy-consuming systems, such as heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) systems. For example, an electronic device used to control an HVAC system may encourage a user to select energy-efficient temperature setpoints. Based on the selected temperature setpoints, the electronic device may generate or modify a schedule of temperature setpoints to control the HVAC system.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于有效控制诸如加热，通风或空调（HVAC）系统的能耗系统的系统和方法。 例如，用于控制HVAC系统的电子设备可以鼓励用户选择节能温度设定点。 基于所选择的温度设定值，电子设备可以生成或修改温度设定点的调度以控制HVAC系统。

公开(公告)号：US09003816B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-14

申请号：US14036701

申请日：2013-09-25

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Mark D. Stefanski ,  David Sloo ,  Yoky Matsuoka

IPC: F25B1/00 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/0086 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F2221/32 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1904 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04847

Abstract: A thermostat includes a processing system configured to control an HVAC system. The thermostat may also include a plurality of HVAC connectors configured to receive corresponding HVAC control wires, and a connection sensing module configured to determine the identities of HVAC connectors into which corresponding wires have been inserted. The processing system may be further configured to identify, based on the subset of HVAC connectors, whether (i) only a single possible HVAC system configuration is indicated thereby, or (ii) multiple possible HVAC system configurations are indicated thereby, resolve a particular one of the multiple possible HVAC system configurations that is applicable, and operate the HVAC system according to the HVAC system configuration.

Abstract translation: 恒温器包括配置成控制HVAC系统的处理系统。 恒温器还可以包括被配置为接收对应的HVAC控制线的多个HVAC连接器，以及被配置为确定相应导线插入其中的HVAC连接器的身份的连接感测模块。 处理系统可以被进一步配置为基于HVAC连接器的子集来识别（i）是否仅指示单个可能的HVAC系统配置，或者（ii）由此指示多个可能的HVAC系统配置，从而解决特定的 可应用的多种可能的HVAC系统配置，并根据HVAC系统配置操作HVAC系统。

公开(公告)号：US08990718B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-24

申请号：US12884954

申请日：2010-09-17

Applicant: Timothy H. Thorson ,  Timothy E. Wallaert

Inventor： Timothy H. Thorson ,  Timothy E. Wallaert

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  B60H1/00 ,  F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G05D23/00

CPC classification number: B60H1/00985 ,  B60H1/00642 ,  B60H1/0065 ,  B60H1/00657 ,  F24F11/00 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/20 ,  F24F2221/32 ,  G05D23/00 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1951 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/04847

Abstract: A display apparatus for a control unit in an environmental control system; the display apparatus including: a display area presenting a plurality of first loci, a plurality of second loci and at least one third locus; each respective first locus of the plurality of first loci being responsive to pressure for effecting a respective response; each respective second locus of the plurality of second loci presenting information using a fixed segment data format; at least one third locus of the at least one third locus presenting information using a dot matrix data format; the display apparatus configured to allow textual system status messages to be displayed.

Abstract translation: 一种环境控制系统中的控制单元的显示装置， 所述显示装置包括：呈现多个第一轨迹，多个第二轨迹和至少一个第三轨迹的显示区域; 所述多个第一基因座中的每个相应的第一基因座响应于压力以产生相应的响应; 使用固定分段数据格式的多个第二基因座呈现信息中的每个相应的第二轨迹; 所述至少一个第三轨迹中的至少一个第三轨迹使用点阵数据格式呈现信息; 所述显示装置被配置为允许显示文本系统状态消息。

公开(公告)号：US08925176B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-06

申请号：US13370800

申请日：2012-02-10

Applicant: Sun Muk Choi ,  Ji Ho Kwak ,  Sang Yong Lee ,  Jae Soo Jeong ,  Seong Ho Kil ,  Seok Kyun Kim ,  Eun Soo Jeon

Inventor： Sun Muk Choi ,  Ji Ho Kwak ,  Sang Yong Lee ,  Jae Soo Jeong ,  Seong Ho Kil ,  Seok Kyun Kim ,  Eun Soo Jeon

IPC: B23Q3/00 ,  B23P19/04 ,  F16L55/115 ,  F16L55/11 ,  F25B41/00 ,  F16L19/08 ,  F24F1/32

CPC classification number: F24F1/32 ,  F16L19/086 ,  F16L55/1108 ,  F16L55/1152 ,  F24F2221/32 ,  F25B41/003 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49872 ,  Y10T29/49895 ,  Y10T29/49901 ,  Y10T29/49902 ,  Y10T29/49904 ,  Y10T29/49998 ,  Y10T29/53657 ,  Y10T29/5367 ,  Y10T29/53978

Abstract: A structure to connect a refrigerant pipe and an air conditioner having the same, the connecting structure enabling a refrigerant pipe to be easily connected to an indoor unit or an outdoor unit of an air conditioner and including a refrigerant pipe through which refrigerant flows, a socket part connected to one end of the refrigerant pipe, and a coupling nut coupled to an outer circumferential surface of the socket part, wherein, a socket part is provided with a grip-ring allowing the refrigerant pipe to move in a first direction in which the refrigerant pipe is coupled to the socket part and preventing the refrigerant pipe from moving in a second direction in which the refrigerant pipe is separated from the socket part, and at least one O-ring configured to prevent refrigerant from leaking at the socket part.

Abstract translation: 连接制冷剂管和具有该制冷剂配管的空调的结构，能够使制冷剂管容易地连接到空调的室内机或室外机的连接结构，并且包括制冷剂流过的制冷剂管， 连接到制冷剂管的一端的部分，以及联接到所述插座部的外周面的联接螺母，其中，所述插座部设置有夹紧环，所述夹紧环允许所述制冷剂管沿第一方向移动，其中， 制冷剂管联接到插座部分，并且防止制冷剂管沿制冷剂管与插座部分分离的第二方向移动，并且至少一个O形环被构造成防止制冷剂在插座部分泄漏。

公开(公告)号：US20140318173A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-30

申请号：US14361349

申请日：2012-10-12

Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Inventor： Fumiaki Koike ,  Mikio Kagawa ,  Shigeki Kamitani

IPC: F25D23/00

CPC classification number: F25D23/003 ,  F24F1/50 ,  F24F1/56 ,  F24F13/20 ,  F24F2013/202 ,  F24F2221/32

Abstract: An outdoor unit of an air conditioning device in which a compressor, a heat exchanger, and a fan are accommodated in a casing including a top plate, side plates, and a bottom plate is provided. The top plate is formed in a rectangular shape, and a flat mount surface is formed in each of corner portions of the top plate. Regarding each of sides of the top plate, an intermediate part excluding the corner portions serves as a retreat portion set back to the side of the device, and an end of the retreat portion and the mount surface are connected by a standing surface.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种空调装置的室外单元，其中压缩机，热交换器和风扇容纳在包括顶板，侧板和底板的壳体中。 顶板形成为矩形形状，在顶板的每个角部形成有平坦的安装面。 关于顶板的每一侧，除了角部以外的中间部分用作设置在装置侧面的后退部分，并且后退部分和安装表面的端部通过站立面连接。

公开(公告)号：US20130345883A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-26

申请号：US13834704

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Nest Labs, Inc.

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Michael James Matas ,  Steven A. Hales, IV

IPC: G05D23/19

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F2221/32 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1904 ,  H04L12/00 ,  H04L12/6418

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for generating and/or displaying a graphical user interface used to control an energy-consuming system, such as a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) system. Such an electronic device may include, for example, a processor that generates the graphical user interface and an electronic display that displays the graphical user interface. The graphical user interface may include a menu formed from discrete display elements that, owing to the way in which the discrete display elements are shifted into and out of view on the screen, appear to be spatially related to one another.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于生成和/或显示用于控制诸如加热，通风或空调（HVAC）系统的能耗系统的图形用户界面的设备和方法。 这样的电子设备可以包括例如生成图形用户界面的处理器和显示图形用户界面的电子显示器。 图形用户界面可以包括由离散显示元件形成的菜单，由于离散显示元件在屏幕上移入和离开视图的方式，其显示为在空间上彼此相关。