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Flood control system for a dam
Assignee: Hitachi Ltd
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Filing: 1976-07-26
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Granted: 1977-07-19
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Expires: 1996-07-26
Abstract
Abstract A flood control system for a dam provides for measuring the actual water level of the dam and for calculating the deviation value between a set reference water level and the actual water level. Proportional-position control over the gate angle is then performed in response to the calculated water deviation level and means is provided for determining the outflow of water to be discharged from the dam in response to the value obtained by this control.
Inventors
- 👤 Kuniaki Matsumoto
- 👤 Junichi Hatakeyama
- 👤 Masaharu Okamoto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:38
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B7/00; E02B7/20; E02B7/40; E02B7/42; E02B7/205; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/7287
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A flood control system for a dam having a gate for controlling the water outflow therefrom comprising: first means for setting a reference water level; second means for measuring the actual water level; third means responsive to said first and second means for generating a deviation signal corresponding to the water level deviation between the set reference water level and the measured actual water level; proportional-position control means for generating a first control signal proportional to said deviation signal generated by said third means; integration control means for generating a second control signal corresponding to the integration result of said deviation signal generated by said third means; differentiation control means for generating a third control signal corresponding to the differentiation result of said deviation signal generated by said third means; and fourth means for determining the outflow to be discharged from said dam in response to the sum of said first, second, and third control signals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A flood control system for a dam having a gate for controlling the water outflow therefrom comprising: first means for setting a reference water level; second means for measuring the actual water level; third means responsive to said first and second means for generating a deviation signal corresponding to the water level deviation between the set reference water level and the measured actual water level; proportional-position control means for generating a first control signal proportional to said deviation signal generated by said third means; integration control means for generating a second control signal corresponding to the integration result of said deviation signal generated by said third means; differentiation control means for generating a third control signal corresponding to the differentiation result of said deviation signal generated by said third means; and fourth means for determining the outflow to be discharged from said dam in response to the sum of said first, second, and third control signals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A flood control system for a dam according to claim 1, which further includes fifth means for controlling the angle of opening of said gate in response to the value of the outflow determined by said fourth means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
88 words
A flood control system for a dam according to claim 1, which further includes fifth means for providing a signal corresponding to the maximum permitted outflow of water from said dam, and in which said fourth means includes adding means for generating a signal corresponding to the sum of the first, second, and third control signals and determining means for determining the outflow to be discharged from said dam in response to the output signal from said adding means and the maximum outflow signal from said fifth means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A flood control system for a dam according to claim 3, which further includes sixth means for controlling the angle of opening of said gate in response to the value of the outflow determined by said fourth means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A flood control system for a dam according to claim 1, wherein said integration control means includes a plurality of individual integration channels each responsive to a different range of values of said deviation signal for integrating said deviation signal over different time periods.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
76 words
A flood control system for a dam according to claim 5, wherein each integration channel includes comparing means for comparing said deviation signal to a predetermined reference signal, timing means for generating an output representative of elapsed time, switch means responsive to said comparing means for enabling said timing means when said deviation signal exceeds said reference signal, and output means for generating said second control signal when said timer output exceeds a preset time period.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
A flood control system for a dam according to claim 6, wherein said integration control means further includes means responsive to an output from one integration channel for resetting the timer means in each of the other integration channels.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
87 words
A flood control system for a dam according to claim 7, which further includes fifth means for providing a signal corresponding to the maximum permitted outflow of water from said dam, and in which fourth means includes adding means for generating a signal corresponding to the sum of the first, second, and third control signals and determining means for determining the outflow to be discharged from said dam in response to the output signal from said adding means and the maximum outflow signal from said fifth means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-07-18 | 1981-01-17 | 1981-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-18 | 1985-01-17 | 1985-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-18 | 1989-01-17 | 1989-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |