Integrated heating ventilating and air conditioning generator
A temperature regulation system with an integrated electrical generator is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the temperature regulation system includes a combustion unit for producing heat energy. Further, a blower is in fluid communication with the combustion unit for dispersing air. Additionally, the integrated electrical generator is communicatively coupled to the combustion unit and the blower for providing electrical energy to the blower and the combustion unit. A flue is coupled to the combustion unit for drawing combustion waste products to an exterior environment. Furthermore, an exhaust system is coupled to at least one of the integrated electrical generator and the flue for drawing combustion waste products from the integrated electrical generator to an exterior environment. The integrated electrical generator is configured to provide electricity to the blower and the combustion unit upon interruption of the utility electrical energy supply to the temperature regulation system.
1 . An integrated electrical generator for providing electrical power energy to a temperature regulation system upon interruption of a utility electrical energy supply to the system, comprising:
an alternator to supply energy at multiple voltages;
an engine coupled to the alternator for providing rotational force to the alternator;
a plurality of detection devices operationally coupled to the engine for detection of an interruption in a utility electrical energy supply to the temperature regulation system; and
at least one switch operationally coupled to at least one of the alternator and the engine to operationally control the flow of electricity from the alternator,
wherein the integrated electrical generator is configured to provide electricity to a temperature regulation system upon interruption of a utility electrical energy supply to the temperature regulation system.
2 . The integrated electrical generator as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the temperature regulation system is a furnace.
3 . The integrated electrical generator as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the integrated electrical generator and the temperature regulation system operate from a common fuel supply.
4 . The integrated electrical generator as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the integrated electrical generator is configured to exhaust fumes that are of the same temperature range as the exhaust fumes produced by the temperature regulation system.
5 . The integrated electrical generator as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of detection devices for detection of an interruption to a utility electrical energy supply to the temperature regulation system includes a voltmeter and an integrated circuit.
6 . The integrated electrical generator as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one switch includes a transfer switch for isolating the integrated electrical generator.
7 . The integrated electrical generator as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one switch includes a relay switch for preventing electricity from being produced by the alternator when electricity is being provided by another source.
8 . The integrated electrical generator as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a right angle drive coupled to alternator and the engine for allowing the integrated electrical generator to be placed in a confined space.
9 . A temperature regulation system, comprising:
a combustion unit for producing heat energy;
a blower in fluid communication with the combustion unit for dispersing air;
an integrated electrical generator communicatively coupled to the combustion unit and the blower for providing electrical energy to the blower and the combustion unit, a flue coupled to the combustion unit for drawing combustion waste products to an exterior environment; and
an exhaust system coupled to at least one of the integrated electrical generator and the flue for drawing combustion waste products from the integrated electrical generator to an exterior environment,
wherein the integrated electrical generator is configured to provide electricity to the blower and the combustion unit upon interruption of a utility electrical energy supply to the temperature regulation system.
10 . The temperature regulation system as claimed in claim 9 , wherein the temperature regulation system is a furnace.
11 . The temperature regulation system as claimed in claim 9 , wherein the integrated electrical generator and combustion unit operate from a common fuel supply.
12 . The temperature regulation system as claimed in claim 9 , wherein the integrated electrical generator is configured to exhaust fumes that are of the same temperature range as the exhaust fumes produced by the combustion unit.
13 . The temperature regulation system as claimed in claim 9 , further comprising an integrated circuit for routinely exercising the integrated electrical generator.
14 . The temperature regulation system as claimed in claim 9 , further comprising a master switch that is manually activated for halting operation of the integrated electrical generator.
15 . The temperature regulation system as claimed in claim 9 , further comprising a central processing unit for monitoring operability of the integrated electrical generator.
16 . The temperature regulation system as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the central processing unit is configured for trickle charging.
17 . The temperature regulation system as claimed in claim 9 , further comprising a right angle drive disposed within the integrated electrical generator for allowing the integrated electrical generator to fit into a confined space.
18 . The temperature regulation system as claimed in claim 8 , further comprising a transfer switch for isolating the temperature regulation system.
19 . The temperature regulation system as claimed in claim 8 , further comprising a relay switch for preventing electricity from being produced when electricity is flowing to the combustion unit and the blower from another source.
20 . A temperature regulation system, comprising:
a combustion unit for producing heat energy;
a blower in fluid communication with the combustion unit for dispersing air;
an integrated electrical generator communicatively coupled to the combustion unit and the blower for providing electrical energy to the blower and the combustion unit, a flue coupled to the combustion unit for drawing combustion waste products to an exterior environment; and
an exhaust system coupled to at least one of the integrated electrical generator and the flue for drawing combustion waste products from the integrated electrical generator to an exterior environment,
wherein the integrated electrical generator and combustion unit operate from a common fuel supply and exhaust fumes at generally similar temperature ranges.