User interface for thermostat and related devices, systems, and methods
US10837654B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24D2220/003
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A user interface for a thermostat that controls a radiator valve can include a user input member that is movable from a home position to a set point increase or decrease position to increase or decrease a set point temperature of the thermostat. In some embodiments, a return mechanism returns the user input member to the home position after being released from one of the set point increase and decrease positions. The user interface can include an indicator panel and controller that controls the indicator panel to provide an indication of when the set point temperature of the thermostat is being adjusted. The user interface can also include a lockout controller that prevents further set point temperature adjustments using the user interface when the set point temperature differs from the environmental temperature by a specified amount.
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