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Fan control and diode interlock for electric heaters

US5173843A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 1990
Grant dateDec 22, 1992
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2203/176
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A fan control board and circuit having a central low voltage wiring center as well as a safety interlock for electric heater in which the interlock uses diodes to ensure proper fan operation in the event of miswiring of the heater sequencers. Another feature of the invention is a quick connect for a time delay of the circuit which permits easy insertion and removal thereof for replacement and/or cleaning.

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