US4513233A
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Pulse monitor circuit for use as a fan speed monitor
Assignee: AG Communication Systems Corp
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Filing: 1983-12-22
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Granted: 1985-04-23
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Expires: 2003-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A circuit which monitors air flow by comparing the speed of a fan to a predetermined frequency. A Hall effect device detects magnetic pulses representative of the fan speed and provides a corresponding electrical signal. This signal is compared with a predetermined threshold frequency by a retriggerable monostable multivibrator. A digital delay circuit isolates pace conditions and a relay circuit provides an indication of the fan speed status.
Inventors
- 👤 David P. Giammarrusco
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:45
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02H; H02H7/00; H02H7/08; H02H7/093; G; G01; G01P; G01P13/00; G01P13/0006; G01P13/004; G01P13/0046; G01P13/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
235 words
A magnetic pulse monitor circuit for use in a system which includes a source of periodic magnetic flux signals, said magnetic pulse monitor circuit comprising: magnetic flux sensing means which is connected in magnetic flux proximity to said source of periodic magnetic flux signals and its operative in response to said periodic magnetic flux signals to provide corresponding periodic magnetic flux detection signals; detection means which is connected to said magnetic flux sensing means and is operative in response to periodic magnetic flux detection signals having a frequency greater than or equal to a predetermined frequency to provide a first frequency detection signal, and which is operative in response to periodic magnetic flux detection signals having a frequency less than said predetermined frequency to provide a second frequency detection signal; storage means which is connected to said detection means and said magnetic flux sensing means and is operative in response to said first frequency detection signal and a magnetic flux detection signal to provide a first storage signal, and which is operative in response to said second frequency detection signal to provide a second storage signal; and signalling means which is connected to said storage means and is operative in response to said first storage signal to provide a status signal of a first characteristic, and which is operative in response to said second storage signal to provide a status signal of a second characteristic.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
235 words
A magnetic pulse monitor circuit for use in a system which includes a source of periodic magnetic flux signals, said magnetic pulse monitor circuit comprising: magnetic flux sensing means which is connected in magnetic flux proximity to said source of periodic magnetic flux signals and its operative in response to said periodic magnetic flux signals to provide corresponding periodic magnetic flux detection signals; detection means which is connected to said magnetic flux sensing means and is operative in response to periodic magnetic flux detection signals having a frequency greater than or equal to a predetermined frequency to provide a first frequency detection signal, and which is operative in response to periodic magnetic flux detection signals having a frequency less than said predetermined frequency to provide a second frequency detection signal; storage means which is connected to said detection means and said magnetic flux sensing means and is operative in response to said first frequency detection signal and a magnetic flux detection signal to provide a first storage signal, and which is operative in response to said second frequency detection signal to provide a second storage signal; and signalling means which is connected to said storage means and is operative in response to said first storage signal to provide a status signal of a first characteristic, and which is operative in response to said second storage signal to provide a status signal of a second characteristic.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A magnetic pulse monitor circuit as claimed in claim 1, wherein said magnetic flux sensing means comprises a Hall effect device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A magnetic pulse monitor circuit as claimed in claim 1, wherein said detection means comprises a retriggerable monostable multivibrator having first and second outputs which provide said first and second frequency detection signals, respectively.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
68 words
A magnetic pulse monitor circuit as claimed in claim 3, wherein said storage means comprises a D-type flip-flop having a data input connected to said first output of said retriggerable monostable multivibrator, a clock input connected to said magnetic flux sensing means, a clear input connected to said second output of said retriggerable monostable multivibrator, and further having an output which provides said first and second storage signals.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
101 words
A magnetic pulse monitor circuit as claimed in claim 3, wherein said storage means comprises: first and second D-type flip-flops each having a clear input connected to said second output of said retriggerable monostable multivibrator, and a clock input connected to said magnetic flux sensing means, said first D-type flip-flop also having a data input connected to said first output of said retriggerable monostable multivibrator and further having an output, said second D-type flip-flop also having a data input connected to said output of said first D-type flip-flop and further having an output which provides said first and second storage signals.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
102 words
A magnetic pulse monitor circuit as claimed in claim 4, wherein said signalling means comprises a relay connected to the output of said D-type flip-flop, and a pair of relay contacts, said relay being operative in response to said first storage signal to cause said relay contacts to come into a first position relative to each other thereby providing said status signal of a first characteristic, and said relay being operative in response to said second storage signal to cause said relay contacts to come into a second position relative to each other, thereby providing said status signal of a second characteristic.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
103 words
A magnetic pulse monitor circuit as claimed in claim 5, wherein said signalling means comprises a relay connected to the output of said second D-type flip-flop, and a pair of relay contacts, said relay being operative in response to said first storage signal to cause said relay contacts to come into a first position relative to each other, thereby providing said status signal of a first characteristic, and said relay being operative in response to said second storage signal to cause said relay contacts to come into a second position relative to each other, thereby providing said status signal of a second characteristic.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
192 words
A pulse monitor circuit for use in a system which includes a source of periodic pulse signals, said pulse monitor circuit comprising: detection means which is connected to said source of periodic pulse signals and is operative in response to said periodic pulse signals having a frequency greater than or equal to a predetermined frequency to provide a first frequency detection signal, and which is operative in response to said periodic pulse signals having a frequency below said predetermined frequency to provide a second frequency detection signal; storage means which is connected to said detection means and said magnetic flux sensing means and is operative in response to said first frequency detection signal and a magnetic flux detection signal to provide a first storage signal, and which is operative in response to said second frequency detection signal to provide a second storage signal; and signalling means which is connected to said storage means and is operative in response to said first storage signal to provide a status signal of a first characteristic, and which is operative in response to said second storage signal to provide a status signal of a second characteristic.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
192 words
A pulse monitor circuit for use in a system which includes a source of periodic pulse signals, said pulse monitor circuit comprising: detection means which is connected to said source of periodic pulse signals and is operative in response to said periodic pulse signals having a frequency greater than or equal to a predetermined frequency to provide a first frequency detection signal, and which is operative in response to said periodic pulse signals having a frequency below said predetermined frequency to provide a second frequency detection signal; storage means which is connected to said detection means and said magnetic flux sensing means and is operative in response to said first frequency detection signal and a magnetic flux detection signal to provide a first storage signal, and which is operative in response to said second frequency detection signal to provide a second storage signal; and signalling means which is connected to said storage means and is operative in response to said first storage signal to provide a status signal of a first characteristic, and which is operative in response to said second storage signal to provide a status signal of a second characteristic.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
A pulse monitor circuit as claimed in claim 8, wherein said detection means comprises a retriggerable monostable multivibrator having first and second outputs which provide said first and second frequency detection signals, respectively.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
68 words
A pulse monitor circuit as claimed in claim 9, wherein said storage means comprises a D-type flip-flop having a data input connected to said first output of said retriggerable monostable multivibrator, a clock input connected to said source of periodic pulse signals, a clear input connected to said second output of said retriggerable monostable multivibrator, and further having an output which provides said first and second storage signals.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
101 words
A pulse monitor circuit as claimed in claim 9, wherein said storage means comprises: first and second D-type flip-flops each having a clear input connected to said second output of said retriggerable monostable multivibrator, and a clock input connected to said source of periodic pulse signals, said first D-type flip-flop also having a data input connected to said first output of said retriggerable monostable multivibrator and further having an output, said second D-type flip-flop also having a data input connected to said output of said first D-type flip-flop and further having an output which provides said first and second storage signals.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
101 words
A pulse monitor circuit as claimed in claim 10, wherein said signalling means comprises a relay connected to the output of said D-type flip-flop, and a pair of relay contacts, said relay being operative in response to said first storage signal to cause said relay contacts to come into a first position relative to each other thereby providing said status signal of a first characteristic, and said relay being operative in response to said second storage signal to cause said relay contacts to come into a second position relative to each other, thereby providing said status signal of a second characteristic.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
102 words
A pulse monitor circuit as claimed in claim 11, wherein said signalling means comprises a relay connected to the output of said second D-type flip-flop, and a pair of relay contacts, said relay being operative in response to said first storage signal to cause said relay contacts to come into a first position relative to each other, thereby providing said status signal of a first characteristic, and said relay being operative in response to said second storage signal to cause said relay contacts to come into a second position relative to each other, thereby providing said status signal of a second characteristic.
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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) | 1988-04-22 | 1988-10-22 | 1989-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-04-22 | 1992-10-22 | 1993-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-04-22 | 1996-10-22 | 1997-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |