Pump and pump control circuit apparatus and method
US8337166B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04B2205/04
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for a pump and a pump control system. The apparatus includes a pressure sensor and a temperature sensor coupled to a pump control system. For the method of the invention, the microcontroller provides a pulse-width modulation control signal to an output power stage in order to selectively control the power provided to the pump.
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