17956210. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FAILURE DETECTION OF A PRESSURE SENSOR IN WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCES simplified abstract (Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.)
Contents
- 1 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FAILURE DETECTION OF A PRESSURE SENSOR IN WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCES
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FAILURE DETECTION OF A PRESSURE SENSOR IN WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 How does the controller communicate with the sensors in real-time?
- 1.11 What is the expected lifespan of the sensors used in this technology?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FAILURE DETECTION OF A PRESSURE SENSOR IN WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCES
Organization Name
Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
Inventor(s)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FAILURE DETECTION OF A PRESSURE SENSOR IN WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17956210 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FAILURE DETECTION OF A PRESSURE SENSOR IN WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCES
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a controller that communicates with various sensors to monitor and record measurements related to pressure, turbidity, conductivity, and temperature in a wash tub. The controller then compares these measurements to reference values to determine the presence or absence of fluid in the wash tub.
- The controller monitors pressure, turbidity, conductivity, and temperature measurements in a wash tub.
- It records ambient temperature when pressure stabilizes and other measurements when pressure increments.
- The controller compares turbidity, conductivity, and temperature measurements to reference values to determine fluid presence.
- The technology helps in monitoring and controlling the fluid levels in a wash tub efficiently.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in industries where precise monitoring of fluid levels is crucial, such as in industrial washing machines, chemical processing plants, and water treatment facilities.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of accurately determining the presence or absence of fluid in a wash tub without the need for manual intervention or visual inspection.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved efficiency in monitoring fluid levels, early detection of leaks or blockages, and overall cost savings in maintenance and operation.
Potential Commercial Applications
- "Fluid Presence Detection Technology for Industrial Wash Tubs" can be used in industrial washing machines to prevent overflows and optimize water usage.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of individual sensors for monitoring pressure, turbidity, conductivity, and temperature in industrial settings. However, the integration of these sensors with a controller to determine fluid presence in a wash tub may be a novel aspect of this technology.
Unanswered Questions
How does the controller communicate with the sensors in real-time?
The patent application does not provide specific details on the communication protocol or technology used for real-time data transmission between the controller and sensors.
What is the expected lifespan of the sensors used in this technology?
The patent application does not mention the durability or expected lifespan of the pressure, turbidity, conductivity, and temperature sensors integrated into the system.
Original Abstract Submitted
A controller is in signal communication with a pressure sensor, a turbidity sensor, a conductivity sensor and a temperature sensor. The controller is configured to monitor the pressure measurement of the pressure sensor and record an ambient temperature measurement in response to the pressure measurement stabilizing. The controller is also configured to record a turbidity measurement from the turbidity sensor, a conductivity measurement from the conductivity sensor, and a temperature measurement from the temperature sensor in response to the pressure measurement incrementing. Additionally, the controller is configured to compare the turbidity measurement to a reference turbidity value, the conductivity measurement to a reference conductivity value, and the temperature measurement to the ambient temperature measurement, and determine either a presence or an absence of fluid in the wash tub based at least in part on the turbidity measurement, the conductivity measurement, and the temperature measurement.
