초록 ▼

An air conditioner or heat pump system is equipped with a thermostat control which includes a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor and an algorithm to control the low voltage signals to the indoor blower section and the compressor to control operation of each in response to the indoor temperatur

An air conditioner or heat pump system is equipped with a thermostat control which includes a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor and an algorithm to control the low voltage signals to the indoor blower section and the compressor to control operation of each in response to the indoor temperature and humidity conditions and the desired temperature and humidity setpoints.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A control device for controlling a climate control system of an enclosed space, the climate control system having a fan and a compressor, the control device comprising:a humidity sensor capable of perceiving the humidity in the enclosed space and providing a signal corres

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A control device for controlling a climate control system of an enclosed space, the climate control system having a fan and a compressor, the control device comprising:a humidity sensor capable of perceiving the humidity in the enclosed space and providing a signal corresponding to the perceived humidity;a temperature sensor capable of perceiving the temperature in the enclosed space and providing a signal corresponding to the perceived temperature;a microprocessor operatively connected to receive the signals from the humidity sensor and the temperature sensor for comparing the perceived temperature and humidity to a predetermined temperature and a predetermined humidity setting, and for sending separate enabling signals to the fan and the compressor;the microprocessor operative in a first operational mode to send a separate signal to the fan and to the compressor enabling the fan and compressor to operate at full capacity, andthe microprocessor operative in a second operational mode to send a signal enabling the compressor to operate at full capacity and to send a separate signal enabling the fan to operate at less than full capacity.