ADAPTIVE CAPACITOR SECTION FOR CONTROLLING THE FAN SPEED

DE602021053778T2Active Publication Date: 2026-05-06HUBBELL INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
HUBBELL INC
Filing Date
2021-01-29
Publication Date
2026-05-06

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing fan controllers for ceiling fans often fail to efficiently control the speed of larger fan motors at the lowest setting, causing them to rotate slower than designed, leading to inefficiency.

Method used

A fan controller that includes a power meter circuit to determine the size of the fan motor and selectively couples it to either a first or second capacitor based on the motor's size, ensuring optimal operation at the lowest speed setting.

Benefits of technology

The controller ensures that larger fan motors operate efficiently at the lowest speed by selecting the appropriate capacitor, improving energy usage and performance.

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