Video flame detection system and method for controlling a range
US9466195B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/24152
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A video flame detection system and method for controlling a range. The system includes a video flame detector assembly coupled to an electric range and having a camera. A relay control board is coupled to the video flame detector assembly and includes a smoke contact, a flame contact, a relay module, a processor, and a memory coupled to the processor. A range control system is coupled to the relay control board and includes a control relay. When the video flame detector assembly detects smoke, the video flame detector assembly activates the smoke contact of the relay module, causing the range control system to modulate the electric current of a heating element of the range according to at least one of a first pattern or a second pattern.
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