| 摘要 |
<p>An auto shutoff mechanism that automatically turns off power to a compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) in the presence of an improper use, or an excessive temperature condition, is disclosed. The auto shutoff includes a temperature transducer, a microprocessor with a memory and supporting control circuitry. A predetermined algorithm stored in the memory may monitor the ambient temperature for an excessive temperature condition. Upon detection of an excessive temperature condition the algorithm instructs the microprocessor to turn off power to the CFL. Once the detected temperature falls below a predetermined level, the algorithm instructs the mircroprocessor to restore power to the CFL.</p> |
