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Operative temperature sensing system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-08-03
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Granted: 1984-02-28
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Expires: 2001-08-03
Abstract
Abstract An operative temperature sensing system including an air temperature sensor, a globe-type temperature sensor and a circuit for modifying the air temperature signal and the globe temperature signal by predetermined factors whereby the modified signals are combined to generate a signal that is a function of operative temperature.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard J. Rascati
- 👤 Larry G. Berglund
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:21
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01K; G01K3/00; G01K3/08; G01W; G01W1/00; G01W1/17
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
An operative temperature sensing system wherein operative temperature is the uniform temperature of a radiantly black enclosure in which an occupant would exchange the same amount of heat by radiation plus convection as in the actual nonuniform environment, the system comprising: first temperature sensing means for generating a first signal having a value that is a function of the air temperature within an enclosed space; a chamber; second temperature sensing means including said chamber located within said enclosed space, for generating a second signal having a value that is a function of mean radiant temperature; first signal modifying circuit means for changing the value of said first signal by a first fixed and predetermined amount; second signal modifying circuit means for changing the value of said second signal by a second fixed and predetermined amount; said first and second fixed and predetermined amounts representing values that are functions of the size and shape of said second temperature sensing means and are so related to each other that their sum is equal to unity; and circuit means for combining the modified first and second signals to develop an output signal having a value that is a function of operative temperature within the enclosed space.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
An operative temperature sensing system wherein operative temperature is the uniform temperature of a radiantly black enclosure in which an occupant would exchange the same amount of heat by radiation plus convection as in the actual nonuniform environment, the system comprising: first temperature sensing means for generating a first signal having a value that is a function of the air temperature within an enclosed space; a chamber; second temperature sensing means including said chamber located within said enclosed space, for generating a second signal having a value that is a function of mean radiant temperature; first signal modifying circuit means for changing the value of said first signal by a first fixed and predetermined amount; second signal modifying circuit means for changing the value of said second signal by a second fixed and predetermined amount; said first and second fixed and predetermined amounts representing values that are functions of the size and shape of said second temperature sensing means and are so related to each other that their sum is equal to unity; and circuit means for combining the modified first and second signals to develop an output signal having a value that is a function of operative temperature within the enclosed space.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system according to claim 1, wherein: said first temperature sensing means is located adjacent to said second temperature sensing means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system according to claim 1, wherein: said means for combining comprises an amplifier for summing said modified signals.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The system according to claim 1, further comprising: set point reference signal generating means for developing an output signal that is a function of a desired set point temperature; and means responsive to said last mentioned output signal and said first mentioned output signal for developing an error signal that is a function of the difference therebetween.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system according to claim 1, wherein: each of said signal modifying circuit means includes an amplifier having feedback resistors which provide said first and second fixed and predetermined values.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The system according to claim 5, wherein: said feedback resistors have resistance values such that said first signal is modified by a factor substantially equal to 0.28 and said second signal is modified by a factor substantially equal to 1.28.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
57 words
The system according to claim 6, further comprising: set point reference signal generating means for developing an output signal that is a function of a desired set point temperature; and means responsive to said last mentioned output signal and said first mentioned output signal for developing an error signal that is a function of the difference therebetween.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system according to claim 1, wherein: said mean radiant temperature sensing means and said chamber comprises a globe thermometer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system according to claim 8, wherein: each of said signal modifying circuit means includes an amplifier having feedback resistors which provide said first and second fixed and predetermined values.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
The system according to claim 9, wherein: said feedback resistors have resistance values such that said first signal is modified by a factor substantially equal to 0.28 and said second signal is modified by a factor substantially equal to 1.28.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system according to claim 10, wherein: said globe thermometer includes a spherical chamber having a diameter of substantially 1.5 inches.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
57 words
The system according to claim 10, further comprising: set point reference signal generating means for developing an output signal that is a function of a desired set point temperature; and means responsive to said last mentioned output signal and said first mentioned output signal for developing an error signal that is a function of the difference therebetween.
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