Unitary control for air conditioner and/or heat pump
US7100382B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F11/84
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A unitary control for operating at least the fan and compressor of a climate control apparatus in response to signals received from a thermostat, the unitary air conditioning control includes a circuit board, a microprocessor on the circuit board; a first relay on the circuit board operable by the microprocessor, to connect a fan connected thereto to line voltage, and having first and second contacts at least one of which is connected to the microprocessor; and a second relay on the circuit board operable by the microprocessor, to connect a fan connected thereto to line voltage, and having first and second contacts connected to the microprocessor.
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