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Infrared receiver system for a remote control ceiling fan

US5033113A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 31, 1989
Grant dateJul 16, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 31, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B10/114
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An infrared receiver system for a remote control ceiling fan including a connector disposed in a switch housing of a ceiling fan, an infrared detective sensor disposed in a casing which is connected to a plug by an extension cable. The plug is insertable into the connector of the switch housing for making an electrical connection between the plug and the connector. The detective sensor is located at a lower end of the casing such that the detective sensor is wide open for receiving signals in the undisturbed atmosphere below the ceiling fan.

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