BRADLEY CLYDE ERRINGTON
Pilots at State Rte 47, Bellefontaine, OH
License number
Ohio A2580851
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
4305 State Route 47 E, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Professional information
Hvac Reset Logic Improvement For Rear Control Usability
US Patent:
7886815, Feb 15, 2011
Filed:
Feb 21, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/677381
Inventors:
Bradley C. Errington - Bellefontaine OH, US
Junichi Kanemaru - Upper Arlington OH, US
Trevor Burns - Milford Center OH, US
Junichi Kanemaru - Upper Arlington OH, US
Trevor Burns - Milford Center OH, US
Assignee:
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Tokyo
International Classification:
B60H 1/00
US Classification:
165203, 165 43, 165202, 62244, 62115, 236 51, 237 123 A, 237 123 B
Abstract:
A vehicle heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system includes front and rear HVAC systems. A controller receives data from front and rear control panels and controls the front and rear HVAC systems. Actuating a rear manual button on the front control panel allows control of the rear HVAC system via the rear control. Engine coolant temperature is used to judge if the vehicle has been inoperative for a long time. If the vehicle has not been inoperative for long, and the rear manual button was actuated prior to the vehicle shut down, rear manual control over the rear HVAC system is enabled. If the vehicle has been inoperative for a long time, or if the rear manual button was not actuated immediately prior to vehicle shut down, rear manual control is not enabled, thereby preventing operation of the rear HVAC system by the rear control panel.
System And Method For Vehicle Defogging Condition Calculation And Control
US Patent:
7866169, Jan 11, 2011
Filed:
May 12, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/119115
Inventors:
Bradley C. Errington - Bellefontaine OH, US
Junichi Kanemaru - Upper Arlington OH, US
Junichi Kanemaru - Upper Arlington OH, US
Assignee:
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Tokyo
International Classification:
F25D 17/06
US Classification:
62 89, 621761
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for controlling a vehicle HVAC system to automatically defog a windshield glass and to prevent fogging or condensation of the windshield glass. The ambient air temperature and vehicle speed are measured and used to determine a windshield glass temperature. The in-cabin air temperature and relative humidity are measured and used to determine a dewpoint. An dewpoint margin is calculated to compensate for sensor accuracy and fog predictability. A fog margin, which is based upon calculated windshield glass temperature and dewpoint, is calculated and used, in conjunction with the dewpoint margin, to control the HVAC system to anticipate potential fogging conditions and to scale the intensity of the HVAC system response based upon the severity of fogging conditions.
System And Method For Vehicle Defogging Condition Calculation And Control
US Patent:
7392838, Jul 1, 2008
Filed:
Jun 30, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/881406
Inventors:
Bradley C. Errington - Bellefontaine OH, US
Junichi Kanemaru - Upper Arlington OH, US
Junichi Kanemaru - Upper Arlington OH, US
Assignee:
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Tokyo
International Classification:
B60H 1/00, B60H 3/00
US Classification:
165204, 165202, 165223, 165225, 165228, 165230, 165271, 621766, 621763, 62133, 454 75
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for controlling a vehicle HVAC system to automatically defog a windshield glass and to prevent fogging or condensation of the windshield glass. The ambient air temperature and vehicle speed are measured and used to determine a windshield glass temperature. The in-cabin air temperature and relative humidity are measured and used to determine a dewpoint. An dewpoint margin is calculated to compensate for sensor accuracy and fog predictability. A fog margin, which is based upon calculated windshield glass temperature and dewpoint, is calculated and used, in conjunction with the dewpoint margin, to control the HVAC system to anticipate potential fogging conditions and to scale the intensity of the HVAC system response based upon the severity of fogging conditions.
Fitness Factor For Automatically Adjusting A Vehicle Hvac System
US Patent:
2008025, Oct 23, 2008
Filed:
Apr 20, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/738031
Inventors:
Bradley C. Errington - Bellefontaine OH, US
Assignee:
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. - Tokyo
International Classification:
B60H 1/32
US Classification:
62244
Abstract:
A vehicle climate control system with a seat position sensor and an occupant weight sensor. The seat position sensor and the occupant weight sensor communicate a seat position and a weight of a vehicle occupant to a controller. By determining the seat position, an occupant's relative size can be estimated. Thus, when the controller receives the occupant weight data and the seat position data, a fitness factor is determined. The fitness factor is a metric that combines the occupant weight and size into a single measurement to judge the occupant's fitness level. The fitness factor, either directly or indirectly is used to determine a temperature at outlet (TAO), which is then used to adjust an HVAC system so that comfortable cabin air conditions can be provided to occupants who have different fitness factors and thus different fitness levels without the occupants making manual changes to the HVAC system.
System And Method For Vehicle Defogging Condition Calculation And Control
US Patent:
2006000, Jan 5, 2006
Filed:
Jun 30, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/881347
Inventors:
Bradley Errington - Bellefontaine OH, US
Assignee:
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Tokyo
International Classification:
G06F 19/00
US Classification:
701001000, 701029000
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for controlling a vehicle HVAC system to automatically defog a windshield glass and to prevent fogging or condensation of the windshield glass. The ambient air temperature and vehicle speed are measured and used to determine a windshield glass temperature. The in-cabin air temperature and relative humidity are measured and used to determine a dewpoint. An dewpoint margin is calculated to compensate for sensor accuracy and fog predictability. A fog margin, which is based upon calculated windshield glass temperature and dewpoint, is calculated and used, in conjunction with the dewpoint margin, to control the HVAC system to anticipate potential fogging conditions and to scale the intensity of the HVAC system response based upon the severity of fogging conditions.
Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning System And Method
US Patent:
2004024, Dec 9, 2004
Filed:
May 13, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/436957
Inventors:
Bradley Errington - Bellefontaine OH, US
Junichi Kanemaru - Upper Arlington OH, US
Junichi Kanemaru - Upper Arlington OH, US
Assignee:
Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha - Tokyo
International Classification:
F28F001/00
US Classification:
165/201000
Abstract:
A vehicle HVAC control system including front and rear HVAC control systems for controlling a front HVAC system and a rear HVAC system, and a method for controlling the front and rear HVAC systems. A front set point temperature is used by the front HVAC control system to control operation of the front HVAC system. The front set point temperature is communicated to the rear HVAC control system. The rear HVAC control system derives a rear set point temperature, which is based upon the front set point temperature and a temperature adjustment value, to control operation of the rear HVAC system. The temperature adjustment value is one of a plurality of predetermined temperature adjustment values that may be selected by a rear seat passenger to adjust the rear set point temperature relative to the front set point temperature and thereby permit the rear set passengers to control the temperature of air delivered to the rear seat.
Speed And System Pressure Control For Cooling Fan
US Patent:
7275378, Oct 2, 2007
Filed:
Oct 21, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/970503
Inventors:
Bradley C. Errington - Bellefontaine OH, US
Daniel Yelles - Marysville OH, US
Daniel Yelles - Marysville OH, US
Assignee:
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Tokyo
International Classification:
B60H 1/32, F25D 17/00, F25B 39/04
US Classification:
62133, 62181, 62183
Abstract:
A method and system for controlling a cooling fan that cooperates with an air conditioning condenser in a vehicle. The present embodiments include steps and corresponding implementations for determining a speed of the vehicle, determining a discharge pressure of the air conditioning condenser, determining an ambient temperature of air surrounding the vehicle and determining an outlet temperature of a vehicle air conditioning system. The cooling fan is operated in one or more desired fan speed modes corresponding to one or more respective discharge pressure ranges. The fan speed modes are a function of vehicle speed and one or more of ambient temperature, outlet temperature, and discharge pressure.
Method Of Controlling A Compressor In An Air-Conditioning System
US Patent:
2011027, Nov 10, 2011
Filed:
May 4, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/773258
Inventors:
Bradley C. Errington - Bellefontaine OH, US
Trevor Burns - Milford Center OH, US
Trevor Burns - Milford Center OH, US
Assignee:
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Tokyo
International Classification:
F25B 49/02, B60H 1/32
US Classification:
62227, 62226, 165202
Abstract:
A method of controlling an air-conditioning system for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The method includes provisions for controlling a compressor to achieve a desired evaporator temperature. The method includes a step of selecting a gain parameter and a reset parameter according to the ambient temperature for use in a set of proportional-integral calculations.