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Intermittent ignition device for a furnace

US11187410B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 2019
Grant dateNov 30, 2021
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF23N2229/02
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An intermittent ignition device for use with a furnace includes a pilot assembly configured for installation in the furnace and a gas valve configured for installation in the furnace to selectively supply gas to the pilot assembly and a burner assembly of the furnace. The intermittent ignition device further includes an ignition control module that transmits signals to the pilot assembly and the gas valve. The intermittent ignition device further includes a power source positioned outside of the furnace that supplies power to the ignition control module and the gas valve.

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