20240019174. ELECTRONIC SWITCH SYSTEM FOR A WATER HEATER simplified abstract (Bradford White Corporation)
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ELECTRONIC SWITCH SYSTEM FOR A WATER HEATER
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Bruce Hill of Middleville MI (US)
John T. Adams of Clayton MO (US)
Mehran Seyed Ahmadi of Holt MI (US)
ELECTRONIC SWITCH SYSTEM FOR A WATER HEATER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240019174 titled 'ELECTRONIC SWITCH SYSTEM FOR A WATER HEATER
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a water heater with a tank that has an internal and external surface. A circuit board is mounted to the external surface of the tank and includes a thermal path for conducting heat. An electronic switch is mounted to the circuit board and is thermally coupled to the thermal path. A temperature sensor is also thermally coupled to the circuit board to sense the temperature of the thermal path, the electronic switch, and the water stored in the tank.
- The water heater has a tank with a circuit board mounted on its external surface.
- The circuit board has a thermal path for conducting heat.
- An electronic switch is mounted on the circuit board and is thermally coupled to the thermal path.
- A temperature sensor is also thermally coupled to the circuit board to sense the temperature of the thermal path, the electronic switch, and the water in the tank.
Potential Applications:
- Residential and commercial water heaters
- Industrial water heating systems
Problems Solved:
- Efficient heat transfer from the electronic switch to the water in the tank
- Accurate temperature sensing of the water and electronic switch
Benefits:
- Improved energy efficiency of the water heater
- Enhanced temperature control and safety features
- Longer lifespan of the electronic switch and other components
Original Abstract Submitted
a water heater including a tank having a wall with an external surface and an internal surface defining an interior, and a circuit board mounted to the external surface of the tank. the circuit board including a thermal path for conducting heat through the circuit board, where the thermal path of the circuit board is thermally coupled to the external surface of the tank. an electronic switch is mounted to the circuit board and electronically coupled to a heating element, where the electronic switch is thermally coupled to the thermal path of the circuit board so that heat generated by the electronic switch is transferred along the thermal path. a temperature sensor is thermally coupled to the circuit board to sense a temperature of the thermal path relating to a temperature of the electronic switch and relating to a temperature of water stored in the tank.
