Energy consumption indicating system
First Claim
1. A system for indicating relative amounts of energy consumed for comfort temperature control by individual occupancy units of a multi-unit structure wherein the actual total energy use is metered for the entire structure, said system comprising:
- a. a plurality of temperature control units, each associated with one of the individual occupancy units to alter the temperature of room air therein, and all operated from a common energy source;
b. a control switch associated with each of said temperature control units, the latter being operable by energy from the common source to alter room air temperature in accordance with the selective setting of said control switch;
c. an electrically operated elapsed time meter associated with each of said temperature control units; and
d. means for actuating said meter to indicate the elapsed time of operation of its associated temperature control unit to alter room air temperature.
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Abstract
A system for use in multiple occupancy buildings wherein energy consumption for comfort heating or cooling is centrally metered to provide an indication of relative amounts of energy used by the individual occupancy units. An electrically operated elapsed time meter is associated with each occupancy unit having its own individual temperature control unit. The meter is actuated to record the time for which the temperature control unit is operating to consume energy for room heating or cooling purposes.
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10 Claims
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1. A system for indicating relative amounts of energy consumed for comfort temperature control by individual occupancy units of a multi-unit structure wherein the actual total energy use is metered for the entire structure, said system comprising:
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a. a plurality of temperature control units, each associated with one of the individual occupancy units to alter the temperature of room air therein, and all operated from a common energy source; b. a control switch associated with each of said temperature control units, the latter being operable by energy from the common source to alter room air temperature in accordance with the selective setting of said control switch; c. an electrically operated elapsed time meter associated with each of said temperature control units; and d. means for actuating said meter to indicate the elapsed time of operation of its associated temperature control unit to alter room air temperature. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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