| 摘要 |
An apparatus that provides backup electrical power for a forced air furnace system is herein disclosed, comprising a set of thermal chips which produce electric power directly from the burner area. This electric power is then used to charge a deep cell battery which is then used to power the control circuitry of the furnace as well as the fan motor in the event of a power failure. A relay to switch between battery operation and conventional AC power is provided on the incoming AC power line. Such changeover between AC operation and battery operation is fully automatic and requires no user action. When commercial AC power returns the apparatus switches back to conventional power distribution. Due to the electric producing power capability of the thermal chips it is envisioned that the apparatus could operate continuously for days on end without the use of AC power. It is envisioned that the present apparatus would be made available as standard or optional equipment on new furnaces or could be provided as an add-on kit for aftermarket installation on existing furnaces. |
