Horology: time measuring systems or devices – Combined with disparate device
Patent
1995-05-12
1997-11-11
Miska, Vit W.
Horology: time measuring systems or devices
Combined with disparate device
368108, 307 35, 307 39, 3071414, G04B 4700, H01H 700, H01H 4300
Patent
active
056871392
ABSTRACT:
A demand control apparatus includes a switch in the control signal line of an electrically powered piece of equipment. The switch is controlled by a digital recycle counter so as to periodically cycle off and on during times when an equipment generated control signal is present in the control signal line. The control signal line could be a thermostat control line on a standard air conditioning unit and the equipment generated control signal would normally correspond to the thermostat calling for cooling. When the switch is opened the equipment reacts as though the thermostat has been satisfied. When the equipment generated AC control signal is sensed in the control signal line, a digital counter is activated to hold the switch open until a preset number of AC pulses have occurred. The switch is then closed until a second preset number of AC pulses have occurred. The open-closed cycle is repeated as long as the equipment control signal is present. The cycle periods can be adjusted in response to external conditions such as ambient temperature or line frequency. In multiple applications, load diversity is improved and aggregate demand is reduced after power outages. Sequential start of diverse and multiple loads is assured.
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