Method and system of calibrating air flow in a respirator system
First Claim
1. A method of calibrating the air flow in a respirator system having a blower with a motor and a controller having a microprocessor, the method comprising:
- providing a first triggering signal to the microprocessor to begin a calibration cycle;
using the first triggering signal to set the motor to a first speed by the controller;
varying the motor speed by the controller;
providing a second triggering signal to the microprocessor to end the calibration cycle and to establish a control set point; and
monitoring air flow from the blower while varying the motor speed.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for calibrating the air flow in a respirator system is provided. The method provides for the establishment of control set points in a true calibration protocol through the simple triggering of the microprocessor of a controller. When the trigger is initiated, the microprocessor engages and provides the logic for the calibration cycle. The calibration cycle proceeds until a second trigger terminates the process and establishes the control set points. The calibration sequence of the method relies only on an initiation and termination trigger that is facilitated by components integral to the apparatus.
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1. A method of calibrating the air flow in a respirator system having a blower with a motor and a controller having a microprocessor, the method comprising:
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providing a first triggering signal to the microprocessor to begin a calibration cycle;
using the first triggering signal to set the motor to a first speed by the controller;
varying the motor speed by the controller;
providing a second triggering signal to the microprocessor to end the calibration cycle and to establish a control set point; and
monitoring air flow from the blower while varying the motor speed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for capturing a control set point in the calibration of a feedback control system of a respiratory system, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a respirator system having a blower with a motor and a controller having a microprocessor;
triggering the microprocessor to begin a calibration cycle;
establishing a first motor speed by the controller;
accelerating the motor speed by the controller;
triggering the microprocessor to capture the control set point and end the calibration cycle; and
monitoring air flow from the blower while accelerating the motor speed.
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12. A respirator system for supplying air to a user, the respirator system comprising a blower with a motor and a controller having a microprocessor, wherein the flow of air to the user is calibrated by providing a first triggering signal to the microprocessor to begin a calibration cycle, using the first triggering signal to set the motor to a first speed by the controller, varying the motor speed by the controller, providing a second triggering signal to the microprocessor to end the calibration cycle and to establish a control set point, and monitoring air flow from the blower while varying the motor speed.
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13. A method of calibrating air flow in a powered air purifying respirator system, the method comprising:
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initiating a calibration cycle by providing a first triggering signal to a microprocessor in a controller of a blower motor driving a blower in the powered air purifying respirator system;
changing speed of the blower motor using the controller after initialing the calibration cycle;
monitoring air flow in the powered air purifying system while changing the speed of the blower motor;
terminating the calibration cycle by providing a second triggering signal to the microprocessor; and
monitoring and storing at least one motor parameter for the blower motor to establish a control set point. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A powered air purifying respirator system for supplying air to a user, the system comprising a blower, a blower motor driving the blower, and a controller comprising a microprocessor controlling the blower motor, wherein air flow to the user is calibrated by initiating a calibration cycle by providing a first triggering signal to the microprocessor;
- changing speed of the blower motor using the controller after initiating the calibration cycle;
monitoring air flow in the powered air purifying system while changing the speed of the blower motor;
terminating the calibration cycle by providing a second triggering signal to the microprocessor; and
monitoring and storing at least one motor parameter for the blower motor to establish a control set point.
- changing speed of the blower motor using the controller after initiating the calibration cycle;
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