Connector terminal system and wiring method for thermostat
First Claim
1. A thermostat providing ease of installation of wires connected to heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system components, comprising:
- a plurality of terminals; and
control logic operatively coupled to the terminals to monitor characteristics thereof, the control logic determining an identity of the HVAC system components by comparing the characteristic monitored on each of the plurality of terminals to a known characteristic of different types of HVAC system components.
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Abstract
A thermostat having a terminal connection mechanism and method that provides ease of installation of the thermostat and the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) wiring is provided. One embodiment allows any wire to be attached to any terminal. This thermostat includes logic for determining an identity of the wire connected to an HVAC system component. The control logic determines a characteristic of the HVAC system component and compares the characteristic to a known characteristic of the HVAC system component. Environmental responses may also be monitored to identify the HVAC component. The terminal of the thermostat may be color coded to further ease installation. Tool-less terminal connectors may also be used to still further ease installation.
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20 Claims
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1. A thermostat providing ease of installation of wires connected to heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system components, comprising:
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a plurality of terminals; and
control logic operatively coupled to the terminals to monitor characteristics thereof, the control logic determining an identity of the HVAC system components by comparing the characteristic monitored on each of the plurality of terminals to a known characteristic of different types of HVAC system components. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A thermostat, comprising:
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a plurality of electrical terminals for providing electrical connection to heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system components; and
means for aiding installation of wires connected to the HVAC system components to the plurality of electrical terminals. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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