Outdoor enclosure cooling system operating at off-peak hours
US8108082B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/202
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cooling system and method for an outdoor electronics enclosure includes an air conditioner controlled to operate during off-peak hours, so as to pre-cool batteries. The cooled batteries keep the enclosure cool during peak hours so that it is not necessary to run the air conditioner when electricity prices are at their peak. A clock or light sensor determines the time of day. A controller has stored data indicating the peak hours when electricity costs more.
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