초록

A temperature control system for a gas-fired appliance which uses a thermoelectric device to develop power for recharging a primary energy source, such as a rechargeable battery. The present invention provides a reliable and efficient system for controlling and powering a temperature control system.

대표청구항 ▼

[ Having thus described the invention, it is now claimed:] [1.] A temperature control system for burner means including a pilot burner and a main burner having an associated gas valve means for controlling gas thereto, said system comprising:thermoelectric generator means responsive to a flame from

[ Having thus described the invention, it is now claimed:] [1.] A temperature control system for burner means including a pilot burner and a main burner having an associated gas valve means for controlling gas thereto, said system comprising:thermoelectric generator means responsive to a flame from said pilot burner to generate a direct current potential;switch means for controlling the opening and closing of said gas valve means;converter means for converting the direct current potential to an oscillating current output voltage;direct current power supply means for receiving the oscillating output voltage and outputting a direct current (DC) output voltage, wherein said DC output voltage is at a higher potential than said direct current potential;control means for controlling operation of said switch means in response to an actual sensed temperature and a setpoint temperature, and for activating said converter means; andrechargeable energy source means for supplying power to said control means, said DC output voltage recharging said rechargeable energy source means.