Energy saving controller
US10808961B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P90/82
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for controlling an air handler including a fan, a heater and/or a compressor, by installing an energy saving controller between a thermostat and the air handler, shutting down the compressor or heater for a first predetermined duration if the compressor or heater has run continuously for a second predetermined duration during the current cycle, while allowing the fan to run for a fan's first run time extension amount equal with the first predetermined duration.
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