US Patent:
20170370366, Dec 28, 2017
Inventors:
- Lexington KY, US
Alex Christopher REED - Lexington KY, US
Marcus Landon BORDERS - Lexington KY, US
Thomas James Lesser - Lexington KY, US
Jason Hunt Fizer - Lexington KY, US
Adam Glenn Tucker - Georgetown KY, US
Stephen Alexander Harper - Lexington KY, US
Ernest John Noble - Selangor, MY
Ken Siong Tan - Puchong, Selangor, MY
Jon Jet Ling - Klang, Selangor, MY
Seng Rui Chan - Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MY
Assignee:
Delta T Corporation - Lexington KY
International Classification:
F04D 25/08
F04D 27/00
F24F 11/00
F24F 7/10
F24F 13/32
Abstract:
A system for controlling thermal comfort in a space is provided with a variable mode of operation. The system may include a conditioner for conditioning air in the space, and a sensor for measuring a temperature in the space. A controller is provided for controlling the conditioner based on the temperature sensed by the sensor, and a fan for circulating air within the space is regulated based on the temperature sensed by the sensor. A related system for controlling a fan based on height is also provided, as is a system and method for easily and efficiently determining the height of a fan using a simple camera, such as one on a “smart” phone. A further aspect pertains to a controller, such as for example a portable handheld device, having a user interface adapted for suggesting an increase in a set point temperature of a thermostat based on the selected speed of the fan.