Systems and methods for detecting and resolving sump pump failures
US9002528B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D9/12
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system detects and resolves impending failures in a sump pump. The method and system may measure the current water level in a sump basin, which houses the sump pump. The current water level may be determined by a water level sensor placed slightly above the high water level mark in the sump basin. If the current water level is above the high water level mark, the method and system may activate a mechanical shaker that produces vibrations to physically shake the sump pump. If the current water level is below the high water level mark, the method and system may analyze a motor of the sump pump to determine if the run time of the motor exceeds a certain length of time. When the run time is determined to exceed the certain length of time, the method and system may send an alarm to notify a user.
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