Low maintenance spa control system
    3.
    发明授权
    Low maintenance spa control system 有权
    低维护水疗控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US08112164B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-07

    申请号:US12316350

    申请日:2008-12-12

    Abstract: A spa control system designed to reduce maintenance cost by providing modular construction for major control functions, with built-in diagnostic capabilities for isolating defective spa components. Multi-colored LEDs on the spaside panel constantly report the status of each component of the spa as well as the status of the functional modules themselves. Each time a component is activated, measurements of operational parameters, such as load currents, are instantly made and evaluated so that the proper LED color can be presented at the spaside. Since major functions such as audio, LED control, wireless, and spa logic are separated into removable modules, repair of the control system requires less time and less skilled personnel. Other design improvements, such as direct monitoring of heater element temperature and the purging of pumps on an as-required-basis, enhance the spa's overall reliability and thus reduce the need for maintenance.

    Abstract translation: 水疗控制系统旨在通过为主要控制功能提供模块化结构来降低维护成本,并具有内置诊断功能,用于隔离有缺陷的温泉组件。 Spaside面板上的多色LED不断报告SPA的每个组件的状态以及功能模块本身的状态。 每次启动组件时,都会立即进行和评估操作参数(如负载电流)的测量,以便可以在spaside显示正确的LED颜色。 由于诸如音频,LED控制,无线和水疗逻辑之类的主要功能被分为可拆卸模块,所以控制系统的维修需要更少的时间和更少的技术人员。 其他设计改进,例如直接监控加热器元件温度和按要求清洗泵,可提高水疗中心的整体可靠性,从而减少对维护的需求。

    Snap ring fit spa heater element
    4.
    发明授权
    Snap ring fit spa heater element 有权
    卡环式温泉加热器元件

    公开(公告)号:US07702224B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-20

    申请号:US11936283

    申请日:2007-11-07

    Inventor: Joseph G. Elnar

    CPC classification number: H05B3/82 F24H1/0081 F24H9/1818 H05B3/48 Y10T29/49826

    Abstract: A spa heater includes a heater element having a single outer wall with indentations near each end for receiving clips for positioning the heater element. The indentations are preferably stamped or formed by some other method which does not weaken the outer wall and the heater element is retained by use of the clips in the indentations. Incorporation of the indentations and the clips allows use of a single thin outer wall thereby reducing cost. The heater element is held and sealed by a combination of O-rings, stepped washers, snap rings clips, and caps. An electrical connection may be made using ring type wire ends residing under the caps or by connecting to posts extending from the ends of the heater element. The heater element is preferably a spiral heater element and a titanium outer wall may be used to resist corrosion and increases heater element life.

    Abstract translation: 温泉加热器包括具有单个外壁的加热器元件,每个端部附近具有凹口,用于接收用于定位加热器元件的夹子。 凹陷优选地通过不削弱外壁的一些其他方法冲压或形成,并且通过使用凹陷中的夹子来保持加热器元件。 凹陷和夹子的结合允许使用单个薄的外壁,从而降低成本。 加热器元件通过O形圈,阶梯式垫圈,卡环夹和盖的组合来保持和密封。 可以使用驻留在盖子下面的环形线端部或通过连接到从加热器元件的端部延伸的柱来进行电连接。 加热器元件优选地是螺旋加热器元件,并且可以使用钛外壁来抵抗腐蚀并增加加热器元件寿命。

    Low maintenance spa control system
    5.
    发明申请
    Low maintenance spa control system 有权
    低维护水疗控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US20090132066A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-05-21

    申请号:US12316350

    申请日:2008-12-12

    Abstract: A spa control system designed to reduce maintenance cost by providing modular construction for major control functions, with built-in diagnostic capabilities for isolating defective spa components. Multi-colored LEDs on the spaside panel constantly report the status of each component of the spa as well as the status of the functional modules themselves. Each time a component is activated, measurements of operational parameters, such as load currents, are instantly made and evaluated so that the proper LED color can be presented at the spaside. Since major functions such as audio, LED control, wireless, and spa logic are separated into removable modules, repair of the control system requires less time and less skilled personnel. Other design improvements, such as direct monitoring of heater element temperature and the purging of pumps on an as required-basis, enhance the spa's overall reliability and thus reduce the need for maintenance.

    Abstract translation: 水疗控制系统旨在通过为主要控制功能提供模块化结构来降低维护成本,并具有内置诊断功能,用于隔离有缺陷的温泉组件。 Spaside面板上的多色LED不断报告SPA的每个组件的状态以及功能模块本身的状态。 每次启动组件时,都会立即进行和评估操作参数(如负载电流)的测量,以便可以在spaside显示正确的LED颜色。 由于诸如音频,LED控制,无线和水疗逻辑之类的主要功能被分为可拆卸模块,所以控制系统的维修需要更少的时间和更少的技术人员。 其他设计改进,例如直接监控加热器元件温度和根据需要清洗泵,可提高水疗中心的整体可靠性,从而减少对维护的需求。

    Bathtub heater control apparatus and method
    6.
    发明申请
    Bathtub heater control apparatus and method 审中-公开
    浴缸加热器控制装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060027565A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-02-09

    申请号:US10915798

    申请日:2004-08-09

    CPC classification number: G05D23/1951 F24H1/0081 F24H9/2014

    Abstract: An apparatus for bathtub heater control configured for two distinct functional operations; i.e., nominal control and safety oversight. The nominal control portion of the apparatus responds to normal operating parameters to heat the bathtub water to the desired temperature and to maintain it there within defined limits of precision. One aspect of this portion of the apparatus is proportionate temperature control. This feature employs heater power at less than full to achieve a fine degree of control at or near the desired temperature. Moreover, once the desired temperature is achieved, proportionate power of the heating element permits the maintenance of the water temperature at a more precise level. The safety oversight portion has the feature of operating only when power is applied to the heating element. This feature avoids unnecessary deactivation of the heater or heating element due to false sensing of an unsafe condition. The safety circuit preferably utilizes an internal fuse or circuit breaker requiring access to the heater itself before power can be restored to the heater. Separate temperature sensors are employed for nominal control and safety. The safety circuit requires that the temperatures sensed by these separate sensors be in agreement within a limited range.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于浴缸加热器控制的装置,其配置用于两个不同的功能操作; 即名义控制和安全监督。 设备的标称控制部分响应于正常操作参数,以将浴缸水加热到所需温度并将其保持在限定的精确限度内。 设备的这一部分的一个方面是比例温度控制。 该特征采用小于满的加热器功率,以达到或接近所需温度的精细控制度。 此外,一旦达到所需的温度,加热元件的比例功率允许水温维持在更精确的水平。 安全监控部分具有仅在对加热元件施加电力时操作的特征。 该特征避免了由于不安全状态的错误检测而导致的加热器或加热元件的不必要的停用。 安全电路优选地利用内部保险丝或断路器,其需要在加热器恢复供电之前访问加热器本身。 单独的温度传感器用于标称控制和安全。 安全电路要求由这些单独的传感器感测到的温度在有限的范围内是一致的。

    Heating system for bathing vessels and related structures
    7.
    发明申请
    Heating system for bathing vessels and related structures 审中-公开
    洗浴船和相关结构的加热系统

    公开(公告)号:US20060015998A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-01-26

    申请号:US11183934

    申请日:2005-07-19

    CPC classification number: A61H33/0095 F24H1/0081

    Abstract: A bathing structure, such as a tub, spa, shower base, and/or seated shower base, includes an electrical heater element adhered into or embedded within the wall structure of the bathing structure. The electrical heater is preferably formed as a sheet or sheet-like assembly of a heater wire circuit and a support sheet, such as an open-weave fiberglass mesh. The flow of electricity through the wires generates heat that is conducted through the wall of the tub structure to the interior surface of the tub to provide a warm sensation or feeling to the bather upon entry into the bathing structure.

    Abstract translation: 诸如浴缸,水疗中心,淋浴底座和/或座便淋浴座的洗浴结构包括粘附到或嵌入洗浴结构的壁结构内的电加热器元件。 电加热器优选地形成为加热器线路电路和支撑片材的诸如开口编织玻璃纤维网的片状或片状组件。 通过电线的电流产生通过桶结构的壁传导到浴缸的内表面的热量,以在进入洗浴结构时向浴室提供温暖的感觉或感觉。

    Bath temperature maintenance heater
    8.
    发明授权
    Bath temperature maintenance heater 有权
    浴温维护加热器

    公开(公告)号:US06643454B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-11-04

    申请号:US10262565

    申请日:2002-10-01

    Inventor: Gary P. Rochelle

    CPC classification number: F24H1/0081 A61H33/005

    Abstract: A temperature maintenance heater assembly for maintaining the temperature of a heated fluid circulating through piping of a bath, including a pipe section, a base plate, a control assembly, a heater assembly cover, and a heating element. The heater element is mounted within the pipe section. The control device assembly is electrically connected to the heater element and to a source of power. The control assembly includes a flow switch operable to interrupt the supply of power to the heater element under certain operating conditions, such as when the fluid flow through the pipe section is less than a pre-selected threshold value. By interrupting the supply of power to the heating element under certain operating conditions, the temperature maintenance heater assembly provides operational safety measures to the user.

    Abstract translation: 一种温度维持加热器组件,用于保持通过浴的管道循环的加热流体的温度,包括管段,基板,控制组件,加热器组件盖和加热元件。 加热器元件安装在管道部分内。 控制装置组件电连接到加热元件和电源。 控制组件包括流动开关,其可操作以在某些操作条件下,例如当流经管段的流体流小于预先选择的阈值时,中断向加热器元件的供电。 通过在某些操作条件下中断对加热元件的供电,温度维持加热器组件向用户提供操作安全措施。

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