CA2356516A1 - Programmable hot water thermostat control - Google Patents
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- CA2356516A1 CA2356516A1 CA002356516A CA2356516A CA2356516A1 CA 2356516 A1 CA2356516 A1 CA 2356516A1 CA 002356516 A CA002356516 A CA 002356516A CA 2356516 A CA2356516 A CA 2356516A CA 2356516 A1 CA2356516 A1 CA 2356516A1
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24H—FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24H—FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
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- F24H15/14—Cleaning; Sterilising; Preventing contamination by bacteria or microorganisms, e.g. by replacing fluid in tanks or conduits
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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- F24H—FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
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- F24H15/156—Reducing the quantity of energy consumed; Increasing efficiency
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24H—FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
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- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24H—FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
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- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24H—FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
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- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
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Abstract
This invention is a Programmable Hot Water Thermostat Control Unit. It is used for regulating the temperature of the water in the hot water tank at any given time by a programmable unit. This allows residential, commercial or industrial consumers to save energy and/or save energy costs and/or reduce the negative impact on the environment by lowering the water temperature at times when higher temperatures are not needed or when energy costs are higher. The main components are a thermometer (single, dual or other) in or on the hot water tank and a programmable unit which will allow the consumer to regulate the temperature in the hot water tank.
Description
-PROGRAMMABLE HOT WATER THERMOST AT CONTROL
The purpose of the Programmable Hot Water Thermostat Control is to programme the water temperature at any given time in the hot water tank (like a programmable thermostat on a furnace) therefore saving energy on periods of time when high temperatures in the water tank are not needed.
For example, overnight the water temperature could be lower, then increased in time for morning use.
It could then be lowered again if the home is empty through the day while the residents are out to work. It could be increased again in tithe for the residents to return home.
At this time hot water tanks are constantly maintaining a preset temperature whether or not these high temperatures are needed. A cover plate has to be removed and a screwdriver is usually necessary to adjust the thermostats on these hot water heaters. The danger in this is that high voltage is usually present. These types of controls are not practical for frequent adjustments to the temperature. This innovation will solve the problem of lack of safe, convenient control. This allows the consumer to more conveniently and accurately regulate the temperature in and the enemy used by the hot water system resulting in energy and cost savings and reducing the negative impact on the environment.
Programmable units would be available in any day/time/temperature combination of programmes suitable for residential, commercial and industrial consumers. These units would work for all types of fuel: electric, oil, gas, propane etc. Low voltage and a battery back-up will supply the power for the programmable unit. The progranunable display unit will also have a manual disconnect and could be wall-mounted, tank-mounted or mounted in any other convenient remote location.
A well-city manual switch can also be included on the progrurunable display. The well option would be used for consumers with a need to control bacteria in the water. By selecting this option, the unit would heat the water to a sufficient temperature on a regular basis, programmed by the consumer, to protect against bacteria build-up. Appropriate safety limitations for maximum temperatures will be used to prevent accidental overheating. Due to the chemicals in city water this option would not be selected.
This well option will protect the water if it has been programmed to maintain a low temperature over a long period of time.
This unit can also be easily set to maintain a constant tcmperature as desired.
The purpose of the Programmable Hot Water Thermostat Control is to programme the water temperature at any given time in the hot water tank (like a programmable thermostat on a furnace) therefore saving energy on periods of time when high temperatures in the water tank are not needed.
For example, overnight the water temperature could be lower, then increased in time for morning use.
It could then be lowered again if the home is empty through the day while the residents are out to work. It could be increased again in tithe for the residents to return home.
At this time hot water tanks are constantly maintaining a preset temperature whether or not these high temperatures are needed. A cover plate has to be removed and a screwdriver is usually necessary to adjust the thermostats on these hot water heaters. The danger in this is that high voltage is usually present. These types of controls are not practical for frequent adjustments to the temperature. This innovation will solve the problem of lack of safe, convenient control. This allows the consumer to more conveniently and accurately regulate the temperature in and the enemy used by the hot water system resulting in energy and cost savings and reducing the negative impact on the environment.
Programmable units would be available in any day/time/temperature combination of programmes suitable for residential, commercial and industrial consumers. These units would work for all types of fuel: electric, oil, gas, propane etc. Low voltage and a battery back-up will supply the power for the programmable unit. The progranunable display unit will also have a manual disconnect and could be wall-mounted, tank-mounted or mounted in any other convenient remote location.
A well-city manual switch can also be included on the progrurunable display. The well option would be used for consumers with a need to control bacteria in the water. By selecting this option, the unit would heat the water to a sufficient temperature on a regular basis, programmed by the consumer, to protect against bacteria build-up. Appropriate safety limitations for maximum temperatures will be used to prevent accidental overheating. Due to the chemicals in city water this option would not be selected.
This well option will protect the water if it has been programmed to maintain a low temperature over a long period of time.
This unit can also be easily set to maintain a constant tcmperature as desired.
The Programmable Hot Water Thermostat Control wdl give the consumer the ability to reduce fuel consumption and energy costs by reducing the temperature of the water in the tank during times when the higher temperature is not needed or during peak periods when energy costs are higher.
The Programmable Hot Water Thermostat Control will also come in an analog format for those would prefer to merely set the temperature at a constant level or want a convenient way of adjusting the temperature occasionally. This analog unit would also have a manual disconnect and a well-city switch if necessary.
The Programmable Hot Water Thermostat Control will also come in an analog format for those would prefer to merely set the temperature at a constant level or want a convenient way of adjusting the temperature occasionally. This analog unit would also have a manual disconnect and a well-city switch if necessary.
Claims (17)
1. A programmable hot water thermostat control unit comprising a single, dual or plural thermometer located in or on the hot water tank and a programmable unit which will allow the consumer to regulate the temperature of the hot water in the hot water tank.
2. A programmable hot water thermostat control unit as defined in Claim 1, in which there is a manual disconnect switch located on the programmable unit.
3. A programmable hot water thermostat control unit as defined in Claim 1 or 2, in which there is a city-well switch located on the programmable unit.
4. A programmable hot water thermostat control unit as defined in Claim 1, 2 or 3, in which the programmable unit is mounted on the hot water tank or on a wall or some other remote location.
5. A programmable hot water thermostat control unit as defined in Claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, in which the water is heated by electricity, propane, natural gas, oil, solar or by some other means.
6. A programmable hot water thermostat control unit as defined in Claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, in which the unit can be adapted for residential, commercial or industrial uses.
7. A programmable hot water thermostat control unit as defined in Claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, in which the power is supplied by low voltage with battery back-up or high voltage with battery back-up.
8. A programmable hot water thermostat control unit as defined in Claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7, in which the programmable unit would have a plurality of programmes for DAY/TIME/TEMPERATURE combinations.
9. A programmable hot water thermostat control unit as defined in Claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or, 8, in which the programmable unit can regulate the temperature of the water by either wireless control or wired control.
10. A programmable hot water thermostat control unit as defined in Claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9, in which the programmable unit is equipped with an LED or light indicator to indicate that the hot water heater is in heating mode.
11. A programmable hot water thermostat control unit as defined in Claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 in which the programmable unit may be analog with a digital, slide, rotary or some other means of control instead of the programmable option.
12. A programmable hot water thermostat control unit as defined in Claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 11, in which the programmable unit may operate with a plurality of temperature sensing devices such as thermisters, RTD's, thermocouples, and solid state sensors.
13. A programmable hot water thermostat control unit as defined in Claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12, in which the temperature sensing device (thermometer) may be styled and designed to retrofit to existing hot water heaters of all makes and fuel types.
14. A programmable hot water thermostat control unit as defined in Claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13, in which the control unit may be capable of being integrated into a computerized home energy management system.
15. A programmable hot water thermostat control unit as defined in Claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 or 14, in which the control unit displays the current temperature of the water in the tank.
16. A programmable hot water thermostat control unit as defined in Claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 or 15, in which the control unit display may indicate the programmed temperature.
17. A programmable hot water thermostat control unit as defined in Claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 or 16, in which the control unit display may be equipped with LED's or other types of visual or audio indicators to indicate various functions.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA002356516A CA2356516A1 (en) | 2001-08-15 | 2001-08-15 | Programmable hot water thermostat control |
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| CA002356516A CA2356516A1 (en) | 2001-08-15 | 2001-08-15 | Programmable hot water thermostat control |
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| CA2356516A1 true CA2356516A1 (en) | 2001-12-16 |
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| CA002356516A Abandoned CA2356516A1 (en) | 2001-08-15 | 2001-08-15 | Programmable hot water thermostat control |
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Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2006096075A1 (en) * | 2005-03-10 | 2006-09-14 | Hot Water Innovations Investments Limited | Electronic controller |
| CN113551427A (en) * | 2021-07-20 | 2021-10-26 | 珠海格力电器股份有限公司 | Control method and device of water heater, water heater and storage medium |
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Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2006096075A1 (en) * | 2005-03-10 | 2006-09-14 | Hot Water Innovations Investments Limited | Electronic controller |
| GB2441063A (en) * | 2005-03-10 | 2008-02-20 | Hot Water Innovations Invest L | Electronic controller |
| CN113551427A (en) * | 2021-07-20 | 2021-10-26 | 珠海格力电器股份有限公司 | Control method and device of water heater, water heater and storage medium |
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| EEER | Examination request | ||
| FZDE | Discontinued |