Power-saving control module for an electrical appliance
US7250694B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S20/20
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a power-saving control module for an electrical appliance that includes a DC power supply and a remote control receiver, a switch component serves to make or break electrical connection between an AC power source and the DC power supply, a diode provides a path for supply of a DC power output from the DC power supply to the remote control receiver when connection between the DC power supply and the AC power source is made, and a rechargeable power source provides DC power to the remote control receiver when connection between the DC power supply and the AC power source is broken. A driver is controlled by the remote control receiver so as to cause the switch component to make or break the electrical connection between the AC power source and the DC power supply.
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