Solar-energy conserving
OwnerHarry E. Thomasoninventor
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Abstract
Simplicity is the height of invention. In order to conserve energy when the thermostat turns air conditioning apparatus on, in the present invention apparatus is employed to automatically reduce energy input to, and also heat output from, illuminating apparatus in the area being air conditioned. This is feasible because, in many instances, increased illumination from the sun, during daylight hours, renders the need much less for illumination from lamps or artificial luminares. In other instances, turning off a few lamps in each office can avoid blackouts, brownouts, overloading of generators, and burning out of air conditioning apparatus and other electrical appliances.
Claims7
Energy-conserving apparatus comprising first means for air-conditioning an area, second means for illuminating said area, and third means interconnecting said first means and said second means to conserve energy by automatically reducing the level of illumination and energy consumption of said second means when said first means is energized and to reduce the heat energy output of said second means to thereby reduce the heat load on said first means.
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