Abstract: A canopy light including a frame and a central lighting subassembly. The frame assembly has a central cavity. The central lighting subassembly has a plurality of LED's and a lens over the LED's. The central lighting subassembly is positionable in a plurality of different orientations relative to the central cavity of the frame body assembly.

Abstract: An emergency lighting device includes a rechargeable battery module, a charging control module, a processing module and an indicator module. The charging control module is connected to the rechargeable battery module, and has a first monitoring point and a second monitoring point. A first monitoring resistor is disposed between the first monitoring point and the positive electrode of the rechargeable battery module. The second monitoring resistor is disposed between the first and second monitoring points. The processing module is connected to the charging control module, and has a first monitoring pin and a second monitoring pin used to detect the first voltage of the first monitoring point and the second voltage of the second monitoring point respectively to perform a battery level calculating mode and obtain the estimated battery level. The processing module controls the indicator module to perform a light-emitting mode according to the estimated battery level.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of use of flexible light-emitting filaments in outdoor solar lamps, and in particular to, a solar magnetic suction linear lamp, including a locating structure, wherein the locating structure includes a lamp frame; a transparent lampshade is arranged in an inner cavity of the lamp frame; and a lighting structure is arranged in the inner cavity of the lamp frame. After a light bar is turned on, a lamp base is plugged into the lamp frame; a steel locating head extends into the transparent lampshade; the steel locating head is sucked through a strong magnet and is located through the magnetism of the strong magnet; the light bar is pulled through the steel locating head; a mounting plate and the lamp base are located through the light bar.

Abstract: The present application discloses a tentacle animal bionic lamp, which comprises a shell component and a plurality of curved tentacles; a driving device for driving the tentacles to rotate is arranged in the shell; a PCB board, an induction module and a light source are arranged in the shell. According to the solution, the driving device is arranged in the shell to drive the tentacles to rotate, so as to achieve a good visual effect without the need of a complicated transmission structure, thereby simplifying the structure of the product; at the same time, the inductive control is realized through the induction module, which can assist in operations and improve the user experience.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of allowing external air to access a chamber of a flame lamp device, including positioning upstanding transparent panels in slots of a top member of a base, the transparent panels in part forming a chamber, the base having at least one side vent, the panels positioned to form elongated gaps between adjacent transparent panels, orienting the panels in the slots in a spaced relationship with the base which allows external air to enter the at least one vent into the base and upward through at least one opening in the top member and into the chamber to fuel a flame.

Abstract: According to the invention, a vehicle component is provided that is formed as a trim part or body part or bumper as well. The vehicle component forms at least one housing part for a light emitter.

Abstract: A vehicle light optical element, a vehicle light module, and a vehicle light. The vehicle light optical element comprises light-incident portions, a light-emergent face and a reflecting face, wherein the light-incident portions are arranged on a side of the light-emergent face; and the reflecting face is configured to be able to reflect light rays, which are emitted from the light-incident portions into the reflecting face, to the light-emergent face, so as to be emitted out of the light-emergent face. The vehicle light optical element has the characteristics of a smaller front-rear size, a smaller up-down size, and larger left-right size, and can better adapt to the current vehicle light shape trend.

Abstract: An illumination device for a motor vehicle having a printed circuit board with a plurality of light emitting diodes disposed thereon. An optical pane and a reflector element are provided, whereby the reflector element is disposed between the printed circuit board and the optical pane. The reflector element has a plurality of segments into which the reflector element is divided. Each light emitting diode is assigned a segment so that light emitted from the light emitting diodes is reflected by the segments of the reflector element and passes through the optical pane.

Abstract: The lighting device disclosed in the embodiment of the invention includes a substrate; a plurality of light emitting devices disposed on the substrate and emitting light in at least a first direction; a resin layer sealing the plurality of light emitting devices; and an optical member disposed on the resin layer, wherein the resin layer may include a first light blocking portion integrally formed with the resin layer and having a transmittance lower than that of the resin layer on an emission-side region of each of the plurality of light emitting devices.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus for a motor vehicle, the illumination apparatus having a printed circuit board having a plurality of light-emitting diodes arranged thereon. An optical lens plate and a reflector element are provided with the reflector element being arranged between the printed circuit board and the optical lens plate. The reflector element has a plurality of segments into which the reflector element is divided, and each light-emitting diode is associated with a segment so that light emitted from the light-emitting diodes is reflected at the reflector element and passes through the optical lens plate.

Abstract: A high-definition lamp unit has a plurality of individually controllable pixels, and illuminates a road face with beam with a light distribution pattern corresponding to states of the pixels. The sensor is provided to enable detection of a pitch angle of a vehicle body. A controller controls on/off of the pixels according to the pattern to be drawn on the road face, and corrects the states of the pixels PIX according to the pitch angle.

Abstract: A light-guide element for a lighting device for a motor vehicle, wherein the light-guide element has a defined position for a light-emitting diode, a first reflection surface, a second reflection surface, and an outcoupling surface. The defined position, the first reflection surface, the second reflection surface, and the output coupling surface are arranged relative to one another such that light from the light-emitting diode is emitted from the defined position in a first light direction to the first reflection surface, is reflected at the first reflection surface to the second reflection surface in a second light direction substantially opposite to the first light direction and can be deflected from the second reflection surface onto the outcoupling surface in a third light direction.

Abstract: A lighting device for a vehicle configured to create a segmented light function. The device includes a holding frame, a light source holder having first and second light source groups mounted thereto; and at least two optical elements. The light source holder, the first optical element (FOE), and the second optical element (SOE) are configured to be mounted to the holding frame. The FOE has a first protrusion, and the SOE has a second protrusion, and the holding frame includes first and second receiving elements configured to receive the first and second protrusions, respectively. The holding frame includes a first stopping element configured to engage a first contact surface of the FOE and a second stopping element configured to engage a second contact surface of the SOE. The lighting device further includes a cover element configured to secure the FOE and SOE against movement opposite to a main beam direction.

Abstract: A method for operating a lighting apparatus of a vehicle. A temperature of the light source is recorded while the first light distribution is generated, a temperature change of the light source which is expected to emerge during the transition from the first to the second light distribution is calculated. Should the calculation predict that the transition from the first to the second light distribution would rise to an excessive temperature leading to a temperature above a threshold value in at least one critical region, then the power of at least one of the semiconductor elements is reduced during the control of the semiconductor elements implemented for generating the second light distribution, such that the temperature in the at least one critical region of the light source is not expected to exceed the specified threshold value as a result of the transition from the first to the second light distribution.

Abstract: A lamp or lens assembly for a motor vehicle that includes electrically conductive traces for defogging or deicing the lens. Aspects include a light transmissive lens coupled to a lamp housing. The light transmissive lens may define a curved cross-section with a curvature extending across the length and/or the width of the lens. The lens may include one or more electrically conductive traces positioned on a surface of the lens, the electrically conductive traces optionally extending across and curving with the curvature of the light transmissive lens. One or more coatings may optionally cover the conductive traces and a portion of the lens surface leaving portions uncovered. The electrically conductive traces may extend outwardly away from the surface of the lens with height that is greater than their width.

Abstract: A mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a lighting module that is configured to illuminate through a section of the mirror assembly. An electro-optic assembly includes a front substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. A second substrate has a third surface and a fourth surface opposite the third surface. The second and third surfaces face each other to define a gap. A first electrode is coupled to the second surface, and a second electrode is coupled to the third surface. An electro-optic medium is located between the first electrode and the second electrode. A power hub is in electrical communication with and provides power to both the lighting module and the electro-optic assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical component (140) for a luminaire (100). The optical component (140) comprises a carrier plate (141) having an upper surface (141a) and a lower surface (141b), and a plurality of lens elements (142) provided on the upper surface (141a). Each two neighboring lens elements (142) has an intermediate region (143). In each intermediate region (143), the carrier plate (141) comprises a slit (144) having an elongated shape with an axis of elongation parallel to a plane of the carrier plate (141). The optical component (140) can be used in a luminaire (100) to meet the office requirements regarding glare, in particular the L65 requirement.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein include adaptive light source modules that can provide adaptive illumination to a scene. The adaptive light source modules may comprise a housing, an emitter array, and a lens. The emitter array comprises a plurality of emitters. The lens may redirect light emitted from the emitter array through a transparent window of the housing. The housing may further include a prismatic surface that distorts light emitted from the emitter array and/or one or more non-transparent portions that limits light travelling therethrough. The adaptive light source module may optionally comprise a light sensor, and a portion of the lens may be configured to direct light toward the light sensor.

Abstract: A light fixture includes side wall sections having first surfaces facing towards each other, a light source on the first surface of at least one of the side wall sections and positioned so that a maximum intensity direction of a light distribution pattern of the light source is towards the other side wall section, and a lens section that constitutes an optical diverter that directs a first part of light emitted by the light source obliquely via a gap between first edges of the side wall sections and a second part of the light obliquely via a gap between second edges of the side wall sections. Thus, the light fixture can illuminate both a floor and a ceiling so that light emitted to unwanted directions and potentially causing unwanted bright spots and/or glare can be kept at a low level.

Abstract: A light emitting device includes a plurality of light emitting elements and a light controller. The light emitting elements emit lights. The light controller is disposed on the light emitting elements for the lights passing through to form output lights. The light controller includes a first optical element, a second optical element and a transparent element disposed between the first optical element and the second optical element, and a thickness of the transparent element is not greater than 0.35 mm.

Abstract: A vandal resistant light may include a housing having a first end and a second end, the first end opposite the second end, a lighting assembly disposed at the first end of the housing, a cover disposed at the second end of the housing, the cover includes a continuous uninterrupted groove, and a flange including an extension configured to be at least partially received within the continuous uninterrupted groove.

Abstract: A light emitting apparatus includes a light source, a unitary formed heat sink with a plurality of heat dissipating fins, a lensed enclosure that retains a light source and at least one power consuming device other than the light source. The lensed enclosure includes a recessed opening having at least a first wall that terminates at a substantially perpendicular second wall. The plurality of heat dissipating fins are disposed on at least one adjacent exterior side of the walled enclosure, the fins extending outwardly. At least one fin coupled to the heat sink extends beyond the light source, and the heat generated by the light source travels by conduction laterally through the heat sink to the at least one coupled fin.

Abstract: A sorting system is presented. The system may comprise multiple sorter light boxes, multiple shipper light boxes, and a controller. The sorter light boxes may be arranged so that each of the sorter light boxes may be that may be coupled with an adjacent one of the sorter light boxes. The shipper light boxes may be coupled to the sorter light boxes to define a chain of light box pairs. The controller may generate control signals.

Abstract: A lighting system includes a power supply configured to receive an AC input signal and to generate a rectified signal; a light driver configured to generate a drive signal to drive a light source based on the rectified signal; and a housing configured to encapsulate the power supply and the light driver, the housing including a heatsink base configured to be attached to a heatsink mount.

Abstract: A solid-state lighting fixture assembly having a lighting fixture with a socket configured to receive a plug associated with one or more accessories to allow for easy in-field mounting of accessories, e.g., controls, onto installed lighting fixtures. The socket may be internally electrically connected to an auxiliary power output of a driver and/or to a battery power pack within the lighting fixture assembly, thereby providing direct-current voltage power for the accessory and, also, allowing for signal transmission to and from the accessory. Each accessory includes one or more sensors and communication components to provide the connected lighting fixture assembly with specific capabilities including, but not limited to, motion detection, ambient light level detection, ambient temperature measurement and wireless communications.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high-power light-emitting diode (LED) light source module with optimized heat dissipation. The high-power LED light source module comprises a base, a rear plate, an LED chip board and a glass window. The base is a carrier of the whole light source module. A water channel for introducing cooling water is formed in the back surface of the base. The water channel and the rear plate are pressed and sealed through a sealing ring. A plurality of LED chips connected in series form the LED chip board to be installed on the front surface of the base. Finally, the front surface of the whole base is sealed with the glass window.

Abstract: A waterproof light bulb and a light string are provided. The light bulb includes an inner bulb socket; an outer bulb socket partially enclosing the inner bulb socket; and at least one globe, wherein one of the at least one globe is connected to the inner bulb socket; wherein the inner bulb socket includes a plug, a first pointed strip, a second pointed strip, and a base, wherein the first pointed strip and the second pointed strip are attached to the base. During installation, the plug is pressed against the base, so that the first pointed strip, and the second pointed strip pierce plastic coating of wires clamped between the plug and the base, and get in contact with cores of the wires. Each of the first pointed strip and the second pointed strip may comprise a piercing section and each piercing section has a pointed tip extending upwards.

Abstract: A housing for an electronic element comprises a wall separating an exterior space and an inner space, an opening between the exterior and inner spaces, and an elastically deformable sealing valve configured to be removably inserted in the opening. The sealing valve comprises an insert part for insertion into the opening and a support part for arrangement against the outer surface of the wall. The sealing valve forms a path in a longitudinal direction from an inlet opening in the support part to an outlet opening in the insert part. The support part comprises a first surface part for arrangement against the outer surface of the wall, and the insert part comprises a second surface part for arrangement against the inner surface of the wall. The first and second surfaces parts form a groove extending circumferentially along an outer surface of the sealing valve transverse to the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A separator (1) of a boiler drum for separating steam and water, which separator (1) has a separating chamber (5) having a fluid inlet (2) at the bottom of the separating chamber (5) and a steam outlet (3) at the top of the separating chamber (5) and spiral vanes (9) are attached to the wall (6) of the separating chamber (5) between the fluid inlet (2) and the steam outlet (3) for accomplishing circular motion of the incoming fluids and wherein a circular water outlet (4) surrounds the steam outlet (3). Top end (8) of the wall (6) of the separating chamber (5) within the water outlet (4) has a rounded top contour for ensuring smooth flow and keeping a water trap (13) filled up at the top art of the water outlet (4) and is inclined inwards. The inclination at the top end (8) of the wall (6) is concave.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and a system for denitrogenation combustion and CO2 capture and utilization in a gas boiler.

Abstract: A premixed gas heating system comprises: a fan assembly (2) configured to supply a premixed air-gas flow required for combustion, wherein a combustible gas of the premixed air-gas flow contains at least 20% by volume of hydrogen; a burner (5) comprising a plurality of holes, wherein the plurality of holes provides a free passage area defined as an area that allows the outflow of the premixed air-gas flow from an area upstream of the burner (5) to an area where flames of combustion are generated; a load controller, configured to regulate an output load of the burner (5) such that the heating system modulates between a minimum load and a maximum load, wherein a ratio between the minimum load and the maximum load is at least 4, wherein the minimum load of the heating system is set such that a combustion index, defined as the ratio between the minimum load and the free passage area of the burner, is between 4 E06 and 6 E07.

Abstract: A new Emission-Cleaning-System (ECS) for reducing air pollution coming via a chimney is disclosed. The new ECS may comprise a cyclone-separator-with-liquid-injectors (CSWLI) that is associated with a chimney, wherein the path via the chimney remains undisturbed, a blower that is configured to pull smoke coming via the chimney toward the CSWLI. In addition the new ECS is controlled by an ECS Controlling Circuitry (ECC). The ECC is associated with one or more sensors and one or more accessories.

Abstract: A sensor device for detecting a flame comprises a carbon dioxide sensor for detecting a CO2 concentration, a fuel sensor for detecting the combustion of a fuel, an electrostatic charge variation sensor for detecting electrostatic charge variations generated by the flame, and a control unit. The control unit is configured to acquire a carbon dioxide signal indicative of the concentration of carbon dioxide, a fuel signal indicative of the fuel combustion, and an electrostatic charge variation signal indicative of a difference between the electrostatic charge variations detected by a first and a second electrode of the electrostatic charge variation sensor, determine a quantized signal based on the electrostatic charge variation signal, determine an aggregate datum based on the carbon dioxide signal, the fuel signal and the electrostatic charge variation signal, and generate, based on the aggregate datum, a flame signal indicative of the presence or absence of the flame.

Abstract: A system for preventing backflash in a pre-mixed hydrogen burner includes a hydrogen burner including a mixture pipe connected to a hydrogen supply flow-path tube along which hydrogen is guided and a combustion air supply flow-path tube along which combustion air is guided, wherein a mixture of the hydrogen and the combustion air is combusted at a combustion nozzle end portion of a pipe connected to the mixture pipe, and a control unit configured to perform a first control to purge the pipe and to interrupt supply of the hydrogen, in a case where backflash propagates or is likely to propagate from the combustion nozzle end portion to the mixture pipe during the combustion.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for a turbine engine. This turbine engine apparatus includes a combustor wall, and the combustor wall includes a panel, a deflector and a quench aperture that extends along an aperture centerline through the combustor wall to an aperture outlet into a combustion chamber. The panel extends axially along and circumferentially about an axis. The panel extends radially between a first panel side and a second panel side. The first panel side forms a peripheral boundary of the combustion chamber. The panel forms a downstream side of the aperture outlet at the first panel side. The deflector projects out from the panel at the first panel side into the combustion chamber. The deflector forms an upstream side of the aperture outlet.

Abstract: A combustion section of a gas turbine includes an annular combustion chamber, a burner arrangement upstream of the combustion chamber, an annular compressor diffusor, and an annular combustion casing. The combustion casing has an outer section wall, an upstream section wall, and an inner section wall. The inner section wall extends along the rotor axis and is arranged between the burner arrangement and the compressor diffusor. A shielding is attached to the inner section wall at the side facing the rotor axis with a free space in-between at least. An outer diffusor wall of the compressor diffusor extends in axial direction up to the upstream half of the shielding.

Abstract: An assembly is provided for a gas turbine engine. This turbine engine assembly includes a combustor and a fuel injector assembly. The combustor includes a combustion chamber that extends axially along and circumferentially about an axial centerline. The fuel injector assembly is configured to direct fuel and air into the combustion chamber. The fuel injector assembly includes a fuel injector nozzle and an air swirler structure. The fuel injector nozzle projects into and is coupled with the air swirler structure. The centerline axis of at least one of the fuel injector nozzle or the air swirler structure is angularly offset from the axial centerline by an offset angle in a circumferential direction about the axial centerline.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel wood pellet furnace firebox. The firebox comprises a firebox wall and a firebox bottom plate, wherein the firebox wall is provided with a hollow interlayer air duct, the outer wall of the firebox is provided with an air outlet which communicates with the interlayer air duct, and the bottom and top parts of the inner wall of the firebox are respectively provided with a bottom air intake hole and a top air intake hole which communicate with the interlayer air duct. By means of the arrangement of the firebox wall as a hollow interlayer structure, the present application allows a portion of air entering the interlayer air duct to enter from the bottom air intake hole and mix with ignited wood pellets for primary combustion, and another portion of air to be preheated by means of the interlayer air duct, then blow out from the top air intake hole and mix with red-hot flue gas and dust from the primary combustion for secondary combustion.

Abstract: The invention describes a fire pit which includes at least three legs, a welded pipe cap base, a lower rail, a lower frame flange, a lower spark screen keeper, a reflector/spark screen, and upper spark screen keeper, an upper frame flange, an upper rail, a coil spring upper rail bumper, and a damper lid. The invention comprises an all-metal, wood-burning, reduced smoke, increased efficiency, essentially flame-contained, spark-suppressed, enhanced safety fire pit/fireplace with a metal screen enclosed vertical combustion column, dual safety rail barriers, manually moveable with incorporated two-wheel design, with grill surface, ash containment and ash removal apparatus, with various cooking implement attachment points, optionally configurable and fitted for either indoor or outdoor use, instantly extinguishable (by covering with the provided balanced handled steel safety barrel), and available with optional umbrella-picnic-table.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for, in particular low-emission, burning of (solid) fuels, in particular with visible fire, preferably a fireplace and/or stove and/or stove fireplace, comprising a section for receiving a bulk material, preferably an air turbulence chamber, which is designed for the purpose of guiding an air mass flow in at least one direction through the bulk material; and receiving the bulk material in such a way that the air mass flow experiences turbulence through the bulk material, the turbulence slowing down the air mass flow along the at least one direction, and making the air mass flow slowed down in this way available for burning of the (solid) fuel, in particular such that the burning is carried out with little particulate matter.

Abstract: A stove including spiraling walls to create multiple vertical inlets, spiraling layers of spaces that can self-draw and self-heat the air from outside of the stove into the burn zone, and a rim that covers the top area of the spiraling walls and leaves an opening above the fire. From burning, a convection draft draws air from the side-environment of the stove through the vertical inlets to circulate in the spiraling layered space, and to supply to the fire horizontally. The circling of air will be heated by the fire through conduction and irradiation. This design enables extra heated air directly for an enhanced primary burn. The stove can include side walls of different profiles, e.g., straight, tilted and curved walls and different spiraling profiles of spiraling layered spaces, e.g., linear, exponential, and exponential-polynomial.

Abstract: A supply system includes a hydrogen module and a fuel cell module. The hydrogen module includes a portable first housing, which includes at least one wheel, and at least one hydrogen cartridge housed in the first housing. The fuel cell module includes a portable second housing, which includes least one wheel, and a fuel cell housed in the second housing. The fuel cell module and the hydrogen module are mechanically and electrically connected. The fuel cell is capable of generating electric power from hydrogen gas supplied by the hydrogen module.

Abstract: A cooking appliance includes at least one heating element; a temperature sensor configured to selectively monitor a temperature of a cookware item; and a controller operably connected with the at least one heating element and the temperature sensor, the controller configured to perform a feedback controlled heating operation. The feedback controlled heating operation includes determining a temperature setpoint; retrieving a default set of controller gain values of the feedback controlled heating operation, the set of controller gain values including a proportional gain value, an integral gain value, and a derivative gain value; directing the at least one heating element over a thermal classification length of time; determining a thermal behavior of the cookware item after an expiration of the thermal classification length of time; and adjusting one or more parameters of the feedback controlled heating operation in response to determining the thermal behavior of the cookware item.

Abstract: A cooking appliance includes a cabinet forming a cooking chamber, the cooking chamber defining a plurality of cooking zones therein; a plurality of heating elements provided within the cooking chamber; a user interface; and a controller operably connected with the plurality of heating elements and the user interface, the controller configured to perform a cooking operation. The cooking operation includes receiving a first temperature request for a first cooking zone; receiving a second temperature request for a second cooking zone, the second cooking zone being different from the first cooking zone and the second temperature request being different from the first temperature request; determining a heating pattern of the plurality of heating elements based on the first temperature request, the second temperature request, the first cooking zone, and the second cooking zone; and directing each of the plurality of heating elements according to the determined heating pattern.

Abstract: A cooktop for an appliance includes a cooktop base surface that defines an edge. A cooktop burner is mounted on the cooktop base surface. A support base is rigidly fixed with the cooktop base surface adjacent the edge. A grate is rotatably supported to the support base and is rotatable between a raised position and a lowered position to alternately cover and uncover the cooking burner. A biasing member is coupled to the support base and exerts an upward biasing force on the grate.

Abstract: A method for securing an induction cooking device (5) under a worktop (2) having an upper surface, a lower surface and at least one opening extending through the worktop. The method comprises: providing a support frame comprising two mutually parallel rails connected via a transverse element; providing the induction cooking device, which induction cooking device comprises a tower-shaped element projecting from the upper surface; placing a temporary securing means in the opening in the worktop; securing the transverse element to the temporary securing means; fixing the parallel rails relative to the worktop; removing the transverse element and the temporary securing means; placing the induction cooking device under the worktop with the tower-shaped element in the opening; and fixing the induction cooking device to the parallel rails. This method can be performed by one person and results in accurate positioning of the induction cooker relative to the worktop.

Abstract: An outdoor cooking oven comprises a reconfigurable heat deflector system and independently-controllable air vents that enable the cooking oven to be configured for various cooking methods, such as low and slow cooking or grilling. At least first and second shelves are mounted within a cooking chamber with the second shelf positioned beneath the first shelf. A heat deflector system disposed on the second shelf comprises at least first and second heat deflector elements that are removable from the cooking chamber to enable a user to reconfigure the heat deflector system to vary indirect heating of food items disposed on the first shelf. At least first and second air vents disposed in a bottom side of the exterior encasement beneath the cooking chamber are independently controllable to allow at least first and second airflows from the vents to be independent varied.

Abstract: An oven or kiln includes a fan or blower system that provides air to a plenum between the oven core and an outer housing. Vents in the housing aid in directing airflow around the plenum to maintain an outer surface of the oven close to ambient temperature.

Abstract: A heating installation for premises includes a controller coupled to an air source heat pump; a premises heating arrangement; and a local weather sensing arrangement. The controller is configured to receive weather forecast data from an external source, and local weather status information from the local weather sensing arrangement. The controller is also configured to set a control algorithm based on both the weather forecast data and the local weather status information, and control a supply of energy from the air source heat pump to the heating arrangement based on the set control algorithm; and increasing energy input into the heating arrangement in anticipation of a forecast fall in the temperature of the air from which the air source heat pump extracts energy. A method of controlling a premises heating installation is also disclosed.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a side felt structure applied to reduce noise emitted from a compressor in an air conditioner. To this end, a device for reducing noise of an air conditioner may comprise: a terminal block disposed to protrude from the outer peripheral surface of a compressor; a side felt disposed to encompass the compressor, and including an opening allowing the terminal block to be seen from the outside; and a terminal block cover felt extending from one side of the opening formed in the side felt, so as to open/close at least a portion of the opening.