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Multiple speed pump electronic control system

US4686439A · kind A · utility

100Cited by
18References
5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 10, 1985
Grant dateAug 11, 1987
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S388/934
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electronic control system for a multiple speed fluid pump and motor. A parameter of the motor, the pump, or the fluid which is expelled from the pump is measured by a sensor. When a predetermined value of the parameter is reached, the sensor provides a trip signal to a timer circuit. The timer circuit provides a drive signal to a switch while the trip signal is present and for a specified period of time after the trip signal is removed. The switch, while it is receiving the drive signal, connects the motor driving the pump into a high speed configuration. After the specified period of time, the switch will cause the motor to change to low speed operation.

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