US20080014859A1 - Damper assembly for air handling system - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to a damper assembly for an air handling system. More particularly, the present invention is a damper assembly configured to be readily installed within an air duct of an existing air handling system and operable for regulating air flow through the air duct.
- HVAC heating, ventilating and air conditioning
- Conventional air handling systems such as heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, include a central air plenum and a plurality of air ducts extending outwardly from the central air plenum to distribute air flow into a large open area, or into different rooms in a home or building.
- a damper assembly may be provided in each air duct to adjust the air flow through the air duct.
- the damper assembly is positioned in the air duct adjacent the central air plenum and manually adjusted by an external handle or lever.
- access to the various damper assemblies to change the air flow distribution throughout the system is often restricted.
- each air duct may terminate away from the central air plenum in a grate having movable shutters, commonly referred to as an “air diffuser.”
- An air diffuser cannot effectively handle a high flow rate without making a whistling noise when moved to a closed position.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,207,615 issued to Edmisten discloses an air handling system having a central air plenum and a plurality of air ducts. Each air duct is provided with a damper assembly positioned in the air duct away from the central air plenum and adjacent the outlet end of the air duct.
- the damper assembly includes a damper plate pivotally mounted within the air duct about a pivot axis such that the damper plate can be adjusted between a closed position substantially transverse to the air duct and an opened position substantially parallel to the air duct.
- the damper assembly is positioned within the air duct at a location accessible from the outlet end so that a person may manually pivot the damper plate to regulate the air flow through the air duct.
- the damper assembly is configured to be positioned within an air duct at the time the air handling system is installed and is operable for regulating air flow through the air duct.
- the damper assembly of the '615 patent cannot be installed within an air duct of an existing air handling system without dismantling and subsequently reconstructing the air duct and surrounding infrastructure.
- no means is provided for readily installing the damper assembly in an existing air handling system.
- a damper assembly configured to be readily installed within an air duct of an existing air handling system and operable for regulating air flow through the air duct. More particularly, a damper assembly is needed for an air handling system having at least one air duct where air flow adjustments are necessary and there is no means of readily installing a conventional damper assembly for regulating air flow through the air duct.
- a damper assembly according to the present invention satisfies this need, among others, while providing a method of readily retrofitting an existing air handling system having at least one air duct to include a damper assembly positioned within the air duct and operable for regulating air flow through the air duct.
- the invention provides a damper assembly for regulating air flow through an air duct.
- the damper assembly includes a mounting plate for mounting the damper assembly to the air duct and a damper plate movably attached to the mounting plate.
- the mounting plate is inserted into the air duct and mounted adjacent an outlet end of the air duct.
- the mounting plate may be provided with a hook at one end for engaging the air duct, and more particularly, a boot collar disposed between the air duct and a boot.
- the mounting plate may also be provided with at least one through hole for receiving a fastener to secure the mounting plate to the air duct.
- the mounting plate has a plurality of spaced apart through holes, at least one of the through holes receiving a fastener to secure the mounting plate to the air duct.
- the damper assembly further includes means for movably attaching the damper plate to the mounting plate and means for adjusting the position of the damper plate within the air duct.
- the mounting plate is relatively thin and has an elongate, generally rectangular shape and the damper plate is relatively thin and has a generally circular shape.
- the present invention provides a damper assembly including a mounting plate adapted for mounting adjacent an outlet end of the air duct, a damper plate movably attached to the mounting plate, means for movably attaching the damper plate to the mounting plate and means for adjusting the position of the damper plate within the air duct.
- the mounting plate is inserted into the outlet end of the air duct to install the damper assembly into an air duct of an existing air handling system.
- the means for movably attaching the damper plate to the mounting plate preferably includes a first mounting bracket attached to the damper plate and a second mounting bracket attached to the mounting plate by a pair of fasteners.
- Each fastener preferably consists of an externally threaded bolt, and internally threaded nut and a wave washer such that the first mounting bracket of the damper plate is attached to the second mounting bracket of the mounting plate with sufficient resistance to maintain the damper plate in a desired position within the air duct against forces generated by air flow through the air duct, while at the same time permitting the position of the damper plate to be adjusted without requiring the damper assembly to be disassembled.
- the means for adjusting the position of the damper plate preferably includes a bracket attached to the damper plate and having a flange portion extending outwardly from the damper plate.
- the present invention provides a method of installing a damper assembly into an air duct of an existing air handling system.
- the method includes providing a damper assembly having a mounting plate and a damper plate movably attached to the mounting plate.
- the damper assembly is inserted into an outlet end of the air duct and the mounting plate is mounted to the air duct adjacent the outlet end.
- the method may further include providing means for movably attaching the damper plate to the mounting plate.
- the means for movably mounting the damper plate to the mounting plate preferably includes a first mounting bracket attached to the damper plate and a second mounting bracket attached to the mounting plate by a pair of fasteners.
- the fasteners preferably consist of an externally threaded bolt, and internally threaded nut and a wave washer such that the first mounting bracket of the damper plate is attached to the second mounting bracket of the mounting plate with sufficient resistance to maintain the damper plate in a desired position within the air duct against forces generated by air flow through the air duct, while at the same time permitting the position of the damper plate to be adjusted without requiring the damper assembly to be disassembled.
- the method may further include providing means for adjusting the position of the damper plate within the air duct.
- the means for adjusting the damper plate preferably includes a bracket attached to the damper plate and having a flange portion extending outwardly from the damper plate.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of a damper assembly according to the present invention prior to being installed into an air duct of an existing air handling system.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the damper assembly of FIG. 1 installed within the air duct with the damper plate in a fully opened position.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the damper assembly of FIG. 1 installed within the air duct with the damper plate in a fully closed position.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a means for adjusting the position of the damper plate within the air duct.
- FIG. 5 is an exploded view showing a preferred embodiment of a damper assembly according to the present invention in greater detail.
- FIG. 1 An exemplary and preferred embodiment of a damper assembly 20 according to the invention is shown in FIG. 1 with the damper assembly outside an air duct 10 of an existing air handling system prior to installing the damper assembly into the air duct.
- existing air handling system refers to an air handling system such as a commonly used heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system, that is already (i.e., previously) installed and in which air flow adjustments are needed, but for which there is no means of readily installing a conventional damper assembly for regulating air flow through an air duct.
- HVAC heating, ventilating and air conditioning
- the present invention provides a method for readily retrofitting an existing air handling system having at least one air duct to include a damper assembly positioned within the air duct and operable for regulating air flow through the air duct.
- the air duct 10 extends outwardly from a central air plenum (not shown) of the previously installed air handling system into a large open area, or into a room of a home or building.
- the air duct 10 terminates in an outlet end typically comprising a boot 12 and a boot collar 14 for joining the boot to the outlet end of the air duct.
- the air duct 10 transitions from a generally circular cross-section at the outlet end of the air duct to a generally rectangular cross-section at the outlet end of the boot 12 .
- the outlet end of the boot 12 typically extends through an opening formed in a floor or wall 15 of the room such that air flow through the air duct 10 is delivered to the room.
- the outlet end of the boot 12 is rectangular shaped in order to receive a conventional grate have movable shutters, as will be described in greater detail below.
- the outlet end of the air duct 10 and/or boot 12 may have any desired cross-sectional shape, for example circular, square, rectangular, elliptical, etc.
- the present invention is not limited by the specific size, shape and location of the outlet end of the air duct 10 .
- the only requirement is that the outlet end of the air duct 10 is accessible from the interior of the room and that the damper assembly 20 is suitably sized and shaped to be inserted into the outlet end of the air duct from the room and conforms to the interior geometry of the air duct.
- the damper assembly 20 comprises a damper plate 22 and a mounting plate 24 .
- the damper plate 22 is movably attached to the mounting plate 24 .
- the damper plate 22 is relatively thin and generally circular in shape, while the mounting plate 24 is relatively thin, elongate and generally rectangular in shape.
- the damper plate 22 and the mounting plate 24 may be made of any suitable material, such as plastic, composite or metal.
- the damper plate 22 and the mounting plate 24 are made of the same lightweight and formable metal, such as aluminum.
- the mounting plate 24 should be substantially rigid, but at the same time capable of being formed to match the contour of the boot 12 , as will be described.
- the damper plate 22 must be rigid enough to withstand forces generated by air flow through the air duct 10 without buckling or deforming appreciably. In practice, the geometric properties of the damper plate 22 and the mounting plate 24 contribute to their desired degree of stiffness.
- the damper plate 22 may be movably attached to the mounting plate 24 at any location such that the damper plate engages the outlet end of air duct 10 to regulate air flow through the air dust, as will be described in greater detail below. As shown, the damper plate 22 is movably attached to the mounting plate 24 at one end. However, the damper plate 22 may be movably attached to the mounting plate 24 at a medial location between the opposite ends of the mounting plate.
- the mounting plate 24 may also be provided with one or more through holes 26 adjacent the end opposite the damper plate 22 , for a purpose to be described.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the damper assembly 20 installed within the air duct 10 with the damper plate 22 in a fully opened position.
- the damper assembly 20 is inserted into the outlet end of the boot 12 from the interior of the room and positioned with the damper plate 22 adjacent the outlet end of the air duct 10 .
- the damper assembly 20 is inserted into the boot 12 until the end of the mounting plate 24 having the movably attached damper plate 22 is positioned adjacent a lip 13 of the boot collar 14 that meets the outlet end of the air duct 10 .
- the end of the mounting plate 24 is provided with a hook 25 or other suitable means for engaging the lip 13 of the boot collar 14 .
- the hook 25 is particularly useful to secure the end of the mounting plate 24 adjacent the damper plate 22 to the air duct 10 without special tools or equipment at a location within the air duct that is not accessible for a conventional fastener, such as a sheet metal screw.
- the mounting plate 24 is configured with sufficient length such that the end of the mounting plate opposite the damper plate 22 will typically extend outwardly from the outlet end of the boot 12 .
- the mounting plate 24 may be provided with a series of spaced through holes 26 so that an appropriate one (or more) of the through holes may be utilized to secure the mounting plate to the interior of the boot 12 adjacent the outlet end with a common fastener 27 , such as a sheet metal screw.
- the mounting plate 24 may be secured to the boot 12 by any other suitable means, such as adhesive, or by one or more rivets in the event sufficient access to the exterior of the boot 12 is available. Any excess length of the mounting plate 24 , indicated by broken lines in FIG. 2 , is removed (e.g. cut off) and discarded.
- the structural arrangement of the damper assembly 20 and the method of installing the damper assembly into the air duct 10 of an existing air handling system described herein represent the best mode of practicing the invention presently known to the inventor. However, many other structural arrangements and installations are possible and would be known or readily ascertained by one of ordinary skill in the art. Accordingly, any such structural arrangements and/or installation methods are considered to fall within the intended scope of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the damper assembly 20 installed within the air duct 10 with the damper plate 22 in a fully closed position.
- the damper plate 22 is movably attached to the mounting plate 24 .
- Any suitable means 30 for movably mounting the damper plate 22 to the mounting plate 24 may be employed.
- the means 30 for movably mounting the damper plate 22 provides sufficient resistance to maintain the damper plate in a desired position within the air duct 10 against forces generated by air flow through the air duct, while at the same time permitting the position of the damper plate 22 to be adjusted without requiring the damper assembly 20 to be disassembled.
- the means 30 permits the damper plate 22 to be repositioned from the room without loosening or detaching the damper plate from the mounting plate 24 .
- a person may adjust the damper plate 22 from the substantially opened position shown in FIG. 2 to the substantially closed position shown in FIG. 3 to restrict air flow into the room by reaching into the boot 12 and manipulating the damper plate 22 by hand.
- the damper plate 22 is provided with a bracket 28 or other suitable structure that serves as a means for grasping and manipulating the damper plate.
- a generally L-shaped bracket 28 is fixed to the damper plate 22 by a fastener, rivet or adhesive, and has an opening 29 through the flange portion extending outwardly from the damper plate in the direction of the boot 12 .
- any alternative means for example a handle, rod or chain, suitable for adjusting the position of the damper plate 22 within the air duct may be utilized.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a preferred means for adjusting the position of the damper plate 22 within the air duct 10 utilizing the bracket 28 .
- the means illustrated in FIG. 4 is particularly useful when the outlet end of the boot 12 is covered by a grate 16 having at least one, and preferably, a plurality of movable shutters 17 for restricting air flow into the room.
- the grate 16 and shutters 17 are commonly referred to as an “air diffuser,” indicated by phantom lines in FIG. 4 .
- a conventional air diffuser tends to make an annoying whistling noise when the shutters 17 are moved to a closed position due to the air flow being forced through the air duct.
- an elongate rod 18 may be provided with a generally L-shaped end for engaging the opening 29 through the flange portion of the bracket 28 .
- the shutters 17 of the air diffuser are opened and the rod 18 , indicated by broken lines in FIG. 4 , is inserted into the boot 12 between adjacent shutters and hooked onto the bracket 28 by threading the end of the rod through the opening 29 .
- the rod 18 is then manipulated to position the damper plate 22 within the air duct 10 to regulate the air flow through the air duct.
- the rod 18 may be removed once the damper plate 22 is positioned, or may remain engaged with the bracket 28 until the shutters 17 need to be closed.
- FIG. 5 is an exploded view showing a preferred embodiment of a damper assembly according to the present invention in greater detail.
- the damper plate 22 (including bracket 28 ) and the mounting plate 24 are as previously described, and accordingly, will not be described further with reference to FIG. 5 .
- an exemplary means 30 for movably mounting the damper plate 22 to the mounting plate 24 is shown and will be described in greater detail.
- the particular means 30 shown in FIG. 5 comprises a first mounting bracket 32 and a second mounting bracket 34 .
- the first mounting bracket 32 is attached to the damper plate 22 and the second mounting bracket 34 is attached to the mounting plate 34 in a suitable manner, such as a fastener, rivet or adhesive.
- each mounting bracket 32 , 34 has a pair of outwardly extending flanges having openings 35 for receiving fasteners to movably attach the damper plate 22 to the mounting plate 34 .
- Each fastener preferably comprises an externally threaded bolt 36 , an internally threaded nut 37 and a non-flat washer 38 between the bolt and nut commercially known as a “wave washer.” Such wave washers are known and available from most commercial hardware suppliers.
- the wave washer 38 provides a sufficient resistance force to maintain the damper plate 22 in a desired position within the air duct 10 against forces generated by air flow through the air duct, while permitting the position of the damper plate 22 to be adjusted as previously described. Without utilizing the wave washer 38 , the damper plate 22 would necessarily be attached to the mounting plate 24 either too loosely to maintain the position of the damper plate within the air duct 10 , or to securely to permit the position of the damper plate to be adjusted without disassembling the damper assembly 20 . Utilizing the wave washer 38 provides a desirable degree of frictional resistance that is somewhat variable by adjusting the tightness of the nut 37 on the bolt 36 .
- a damper assembly according to the present invention may be readily installed in an air duct of an existing air handling system when no means of installing a conventional balancing damper is available.
- the position of the damper plate of the damper assembly can be easily adjusted to regulate air flow through the air duct from a room without the use of tools.
- the damper plate is movably mounted to a mounting plate utilizing a wave washer that provides a desired degree of resistance. As a result, the position of the damper plate can be easily adjusted through an air diffuser utilizing an elongate rod without detaching the air diffuser from the boot of the air duct.
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A damper assembly and method is provided for readily installing the damper assembly into an air duct of an existing air handling system to regulate air flow through the air duct. The damper assembly includes a mounting plate and a damper plate movably attached to the mounting plate. The mounting plate may include plurality of spaced apart through holes adjacent one end for securing the mounting plate to the air duct with a fastener. The damper assembly further includes means for movably attaching the damper plate to the mounting plate and means for adjusting the position of the damper plate within the air duct. The damper assembly is inserted into the outlet end of the air duct and the mounting plate is mounted with the damper plate positioned within the air duct. The position of the damper plate is adjusted to provide the desired air flow through the air duct.
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- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates generally to a damper assembly for an air handling system. More particularly, the present invention is a damper assembly configured to be readily installed within an air duct of an existing air handling system and operable for regulating air flow through the air duct.
- 2. Technical Background
- Conventional air handling systems, such as heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, include a central air plenum and a plurality of air ducts extending outwardly from the central air plenum to distribute air flow into a large open area, or into different rooms in a home or building. At the time of installation, a damper assembly may be provided in each air duct to adjust the air flow through the air duct. In a typical installation, the damper assembly is positioned in the air duct adjacent the central air plenum and manually adjusted by an external handle or lever. However, access to the various damper assemblies to change the air flow distribution throughout the system is often restricted. Alternatively, each air duct may terminate away from the central air plenum in a grate having movable shutters, commonly referred to as an “air diffuser.” An air diffuser, however, cannot effectively handle a high flow rate without making a whistling noise when moved to a closed position.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,207,615 issued to Edmisten discloses an air handling system having a central air plenum and a plurality of air ducts. Each air duct is provided with a damper assembly positioned in the air duct away from the central air plenum and adjacent the outlet end of the air duct. The damper assembly includes a damper plate pivotally mounted within the air duct about a pivot axis such that the damper plate can be adjusted between a closed position substantially transverse to the air duct and an opened position substantially parallel to the air duct. The damper assembly is positioned within the air duct at a location accessible from the outlet end so that a person may manually pivot the damper plate to regulate the air flow through the air duct. The damper assembly is configured to be positioned within an air duct at the time the air handling system is installed and is operable for regulating air flow through the air duct. However, the damper assembly of the '615 patent cannot be installed within an air duct of an existing air handling system without dismantling and subsequently reconstructing the air duct and surrounding infrastructure. In particular, no means is provided for readily installing the damper assembly in an existing air handling system.
- Accordingly, what is needed is a damper assembly configured to be readily installed within an air duct of an existing air handling system and operable for regulating air flow through the air duct. More particularly, a damper assembly is needed for an air handling system having at least one air duct where air flow adjustments are necessary and there is no means of readily installing a conventional damper assembly for regulating air flow through the air duct. A damper assembly according to the present invention satisfies this need, among others, while providing a method of readily retrofitting an existing air handling system having at least one air duct to include a damper assembly positioned within the air duct and operable for regulating air flow through the air duct.
- In one aspect, the invention provides a damper assembly for regulating air flow through an air duct. The damper assembly includes a mounting plate for mounting the damper assembly to the air duct and a damper plate movably attached to the mounting plate. The mounting plate is inserted into the air duct and mounted adjacent an outlet end of the air duct. The mounting plate may be provided with a hook at one end for engaging the air duct, and more particularly, a boot collar disposed between the air duct and a boot. The mounting plate may also be provided with at least one through hole for receiving a fastener to secure the mounting plate to the air duct. More preferably, the mounting plate has a plurality of spaced apart through holes, at least one of the through holes receiving a fastener to secure the mounting plate to the air duct. The damper assembly further includes means for movably attaching the damper plate to the mounting plate and means for adjusting the position of the damper plate within the air duct. In a preferred embodiment, the mounting plate is relatively thin and has an elongate, generally rectangular shape and the damper plate is relatively thin and has a generally circular shape.
- In another aspect, the present invention provides a damper assembly including a mounting plate adapted for mounting adjacent an outlet end of the air duct, a damper plate movably attached to the mounting plate, means for movably attaching the damper plate to the mounting plate and means for adjusting the position of the damper plate within the air duct. The mounting plate is inserted into the outlet end of the air duct to install the damper assembly into an air duct of an existing air handling system. The means for movably attaching the damper plate to the mounting plate preferably includes a first mounting bracket attached to the damper plate and a second mounting bracket attached to the mounting plate by a pair of fasteners. Each fastener preferably consists of an externally threaded bolt, and internally threaded nut and a wave washer such that the first mounting bracket of the damper plate is attached to the second mounting bracket of the mounting plate with sufficient resistance to maintain the damper plate in a desired position within the air duct against forces generated by air flow through the air duct, while at the same time permitting the position of the damper plate to be adjusted without requiring the damper assembly to be disassembled. The means for adjusting the position of the damper plate preferably includes a bracket attached to the damper plate and having a flange portion extending outwardly from the damper plate.
- In yet another aspect, the present invention provides a method of installing a damper assembly into an air duct of an existing air handling system. The method includes providing a damper assembly having a mounting plate and a damper plate movably attached to the mounting plate. The damper assembly is inserted into an outlet end of the air duct and the mounting plate is mounted to the air duct adjacent the outlet end. The method may further include providing means for movably attaching the damper plate to the mounting plate. The means for movably mounting the damper plate to the mounting plate preferably includes a first mounting bracket attached to the damper plate and a second mounting bracket attached to the mounting plate by a pair of fasteners. The fasteners preferably consist of an externally threaded bolt, and internally threaded nut and a wave washer such that the first mounting bracket of the damper plate is attached to the second mounting bracket of the mounting plate with sufficient resistance to maintain the damper plate in a desired position within the air duct against forces generated by air flow through the air duct, while at the same time permitting the position of the damper plate to be adjusted without requiring the damper assembly to be disassembled. The method may further include providing means for adjusting the position of the damper plate within the air duct. The means for adjusting the damper plate preferably includes a bracket attached to the damper plate and having a flange portion extending outwardly from the damper plate.
- Additional features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the following detailed description, and in part will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art from that description or recognized by practicing the invention as described herein, including the accompanying drawings and the appended claims.
- It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description present exemplary embodiments of the invention, and are intended to provide an overview or framework for understanding the nature and character of the invention as it is claimed. The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the invention, and are incorporated into and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate various embodiments of the invention, and together with the detailed description, serve to explain the principles and operations thereof
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of a damper assembly according to the present invention prior to being installed into an air duct of an existing air handling system. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the damper assembly ofFIG. 1 installed within the air duct with the damper plate in a fully opened position. -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the damper assembly ofFIG. 1 installed within the air duct with the damper plate in a fully closed position. -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a means for adjusting the position of the damper plate within the air duct. -
FIG. 5 is an exploded view showing a preferred embodiment of a damper assembly according to the present invention in greater detail. - Reference will now be made in greater detail to presently preferred embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Whenever possible, the same reference numerals will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. An exemplary and preferred embodiment of a
damper assembly 20 according to the invention is shown inFIG. 1 with the damper assembly outside anair duct 10 of an existing air handling system prior to installing the damper assembly into the air duct. As used herein, “existing air handling system” refers to an air handling system such as a commonly used heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system, that is already (i.e., previously) installed and in which air flow adjustments are needed, but for which there is no means of readily installing a conventional damper assembly for regulating air flow through an air duct. Accordingly, the present invention provides a method for readily retrofitting an existing air handling system having at least one air duct to include a damper assembly positioned within the air duct and operable for regulating air flow through the air duct. - Referring now specifically to
FIGS. 1-3 , theair duct 10 extends outwardly from a central air plenum (not shown) of the previously installed air handling system into a large open area, or into a room of a home or building. Theair duct 10 terminates in an outlet end typically comprising aboot 12 and aboot collar 14 for joining the boot to the outlet end of the air duct. As shown herein, theair duct 10 transitions from a generally circular cross-section at the outlet end of the air duct to a generally rectangular cross-section at the outlet end of theboot 12. The outlet end of theboot 12 typically extends through an opening formed in a floor or wall 15 of the room such that air flow through theair duct 10 is delivered to the room. The outlet end of theboot 12 is rectangular shaped in order to receive a conventional grate have movable shutters, as will be described in greater detail below. However, the outlet end of theair duct 10 and/orboot 12 may have any desired cross-sectional shape, for example circular, square, rectangular, elliptical, etc. The present invention is not limited by the specific size, shape and location of the outlet end of theair duct 10. The only requirement is that the outlet end of theair duct 10 is accessible from the interior of the room and that thedamper assembly 20 is suitably sized and shaped to be inserted into the outlet end of the air duct from the room and conforms to the interior geometry of the air duct. - Referring now specifically to
FIG. 1 , thedamper assembly 20 comprises adamper plate 22 and a mountingplate 24. Thedamper plate 22 is movably attached to the mountingplate 24. As shown and described herein, thedamper plate 22 is relatively thin and generally circular in shape, while the mountingplate 24 is relatively thin, elongate and generally rectangular in shape. Thedamper plate 22 and the mountingplate 24 may be made of any suitable material, such as plastic, composite or metal. Preferably, however, thedamper plate 22 and the mountingplate 24 are made of the same lightweight and formable metal, such as aluminum. In particular, the mountingplate 24 should be substantially rigid, but at the same time capable of being formed to match the contour of theboot 12, as will be described. Thedamper plate 22, on the other hand, must be rigid enough to withstand forces generated by air flow through theair duct 10 without buckling or deforming appreciably. In practice, the geometric properties of thedamper plate 22 and the mountingplate 24 contribute to their desired degree of stiffness. Thedamper plate 22 may be movably attached to the mountingplate 24 at any location such that the damper plate engages the outlet end ofair duct 10 to regulate air flow through the air dust, as will be described in greater detail below. As shown, thedamper plate 22 is movably attached to the mountingplate 24 at one end. However, thedamper plate 22 may be movably attached to the mountingplate 24 at a medial location between the opposite ends of the mounting plate. The mountingplate 24 may also be provided with one or more throughholes 26 adjacent the end opposite thedamper plate 22, for a purpose to be described. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing thedamper assembly 20 installed within theair duct 10 with thedamper plate 22 in a fully opened position. Thedamper assembly 20 is inserted into the outlet end of theboot 12 from the interior of the room and positioned with thedamper plate 22 adjacent the outlet end of theair duct 10. Typically, thedamper assembly 20 is inserted into theboot 12 until the end of the mountingplate 24 having the movably attacheddamper plate 22 is positioned adjacent alip 13 of theboot collar 14 that meets the outlet end of theair duct 10. As shown, the end of the mountingplate 24 is provided with ahook 25 or other suitable means for engaging thelip 13 of theboot collar 14. Thehook 25 is particularly useful to secure the end of the mountingplate 24 adjacent thedamper plate 22 to theair duct 10 without special tools or equipment at a location within the air duct that is not accessible for a conventional fastener, such as a sheet metal screw. The mountingplate 24 is configured with sufficient length such that the end of the mounting plate opposite thedamper plate 22 will typically extend outwardly from the outlet end of theboot 12. The mountingplate 24 may be provided with a series of spaced throughholes 26 so that an appropriate one (or more) of the through holes may be utilized to secure the mounting plate to the interior of theboot 12 adjacent the outlet end with acommon fastener 27, such as a sheet metal screw. Alternatively, the mountingplate 24 may be secured to theboot 12 by any other suitable means, such as adhesive, or by one or more rivets in the event sufficient access to the exterior of theboot 12 is available. Any excess length of the mountingplate 24, indicated by broken lines inFIG. 2 , is removed (e.g. cut off) and discarded. The structural arrangement of thedamper assembly 20 and the method of installing the damper assembly into theair duct 10 of an existing air handling system described herein represent the best mode of practicing the invention presently known to the inventor. However, many other structural arrangements and installations are possible and would be known or readily ascertained by one of ordinary skill in the art. Accordingly, any such structural arrangements and/or installation methods are considered to fall within the intended scope of the present invention. -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing thedamper assembly 20 installed within theair duct 10 with thedamper plate 22 in a fully closed position. As previously mentioned, thedamper plate 22 is movably attached to the mountingplate 24. Any suitable means 30 for movably mounting thedamper plate 22 to the mountingplate 24 may be employed. The means 30 for movably mounting thedamper plate 22 provides sufficient resistance to maintain the damper plate in a desired position within theair duct 10 against forces generated by air flow through the air duct, while at the same time permitting the position of thedamper plate 22 to be adjusted without requiring thedamper assembly 20 to be disassembled. In particular, themeans 30 permits thedamper plate 22 to be repositioned from the room without loosening or detaching the damper plate from the mountingplate 24. For example, a person may adjust thedamper plate 22 from the substantially opened position shown inFIG. 2 to the substantially closed position shown inFIG. 3 to restrict air flow into the room by reaching into theboot 12 and manipulating thedamper plate 22 by hand. Preferably, thedamper plate 22 is provided with abracket 28 or other suitable structure that serves as a means for grasping and manipulating the damper plate. As shown, a generally L-shapedbracket 28 is fixed to thedamper plate 22 by a fastener, rivet or adhesive, and has anopening 29 through the flange portion extending outwardly from the damper plate in the direction of theboot 12. However, any alternative means, for example a handle, rod or chain, suitable for adjusting the position of thedamper plate 22 within the air duct may be utilized. -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a preferred means for adjusting the position of thedamper plate 22 within theair duct 10 utilizing thebracket 28. The means illustrated inFIG. 4 is particularly useful when the outlet end of theboot 12 is covered by a grate 16 having at least one, and preferably, a plurality ofmovable shutters 17 for restricting air flow into the room. The grate 16 andshutters 17 are commonly referred to as an “air diffuser,” indicated by phantom lines inFIG. 4 . Without adamper assembly 20 according to the present invention installed within theair duct 10, a conventional air diffuser tends to make an annoying whistling noise when theshutters 17 are moved to a closed position due to the air flow being forced through the air duct. With thedamper assembly 20 installed, the force of the air flow can be substantially reduced by thedamper plate 22 before reaching the air diffuser. Since the air diffuser is typically secured to theboot 12 by a plurality of fasteners, such as sheet metal screws, it is desirable to be able to adjust the position of thedamper plate 22 without removing the air diffuser to provide sufficient access to manually manipulate the damper plate. Accordingly, anelongate rod 18 may be provided with a generally L-shaped end for engaging theopening 29 through the flange portion of thebracket 28. Theshutters 17 of the air diffuser are opened and therod 18, indicated by broken lines inFIG. 4 , is inserted into theboot 12 between adjacent shutters and hooked onto thebracket 28 by threading the end of the rod through theopening 29. Therod 18 is then manipulated to position thedamper plate 22 within theair duct 10 to regulate the air flow through the air duct. Therod 18 may be removed once thedamper plate 22 is positioned, or may remain engaged with thebracket 28 until theshutters 17 need to be closed. -
FIG. 5 is an exploded view showing a preferred embodiment of a damper assembly according to the present invention in greater detail. The damper plate 22 (including bracket 28) and the mountingplate 24 are as previously described, and accordingly, will not be described further with reference toFIG. 5 . However, anexemplary means 30 for movably mounting thedamper plate 22 to the mountingplate 24 is shown and will be described in greater detail. The particular means 30 shown inFIG. 5 comprises a first mountingbracket 32 and asecond mounting bracket 34. Thefirst mounting bracket 32 is attached to thedamper plate 22 and the second mountingbracket 34 is attached to the mountingplate 34 in a suitable manner, such as a fastener, rivet or adhesive. As shown, the first mountingbracket 32 is secured to thedamper plate 22 by a pair of fasteners, while the second mountingbracket 34 is secured to the mountingplate 34 by a pair of rivets. Regardless, each mountingbracket flanges having openings 35 for receiving fasteners to movably attach thedamper plate 22 to the mountingplate 34. Each fastener preferably comprises an externally threadedbolt 36, an internally threadednut 37 and anon-flat washer 38 between the bolt and nut commercially known as a “wave washer.” Such wave washers are known and available from most commercial hardware suppliers. Thewave washer 38 provides a sufficient resistance force to maintain thedamper plate 22 in a desired position within theair duct 10 against forces generated by air flow through the air duct, while permitting the position of thedamper plate 22 to be adjusted as previously described. Without utilizing thewave washer 38, thedamper plate 22 would necessarily be attached to the mountingplate 24 either too loosely to maintain the position of the damper plate within theair duct 10, or to securely to permit the position of the damper plate to be adjusted without disassembling thedamper assembly 20. Utilizing thewave washer 38 provides a desirable degree of frictional resistance that is somewhat variable by adjusting the tightness of thenut 37 on thebolt 36. - The embodiments described above provide numerous advantages over any known damper assembly for regulating air flow through an air duct of an air handling system. In particular, a damper assembly according to the present invention may be readily installed in an air duct of an existing air handling system when no means of installing a conventional balancing damper is available. Furthermore, the position of the damper plate of the damper assembly can be easily adjusted to regulate air flow through the air duct from a room without the use of tools. In an exemplary and preferred embodiment, the damper plate is movably mounted to a mounting plate utilizing a wave washer that provides a desired degree of resistance. As a result, the position of the damper plate can be easily adjusted through an air diffuser utilizing an elongate rod without detaching the air diffuser from the boot of the air duct.
- Particular examples and preferred embodiments have been shown and described herein for the purpose of explaining certain features and advantages of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Thus, it is intended that the claims appended hereto cover any and all modifications and variations of the invention that may be made by one of ordinary skill in the art, provided they come within the scope of the claims and their equivalents.
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1. A damper assembly for regulating air flow through an air duct, the damper assembly comprising:
a mounting plate for mounting the damper assembly to the air duct; and
a damper plate movably attached to the mounting plate;
wherein the mounting plate is inserted into the air duct and mounted adjacent an outlet end of the air duct.
2. The damper assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the mounting plate comprises a hook at one end for engaging the air duct.
3. The damper assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the mounting plate has at least one through hole for receiving a fastener to secure the mounting plate to the air duct.
4. The damper assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the mounting plate has a plurality of spaced apart through holes, at least one of the through holes receiving a fastener to secure the mounting plate to the air duct.
5. The damper assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising means for adjusting the position of the damper plate within the air duct.
6. The damper assembly according to claim 5 , wherein the means for adjusting the position of the damper plate comprises a bracket attached to the damper plate and wherein the bracket comprises a flange portion extending outwardly from the damper plate.
7. The damper assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the mounting plate is relatively thin and has an elongate, generally rectangular shape and wherein the damper plate is relatively thin and has a generally circular shape.
8. The damper assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising means for movably attaching the damper plate to the mounting plate.
9. The damper assembly according to claim 7 , wherein the means for movably attaching the damper plate to the mounting plate comprises a first mounting bracket attached to the damper plate and a second mounting bracket attached to the mounting plate and wherein each of the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket has a pair of openings for receiving fasteners.
10. The damper assembly according to claim 9 , wherein the fasteners comprise an externally threaded bolt, and internally threaded nut and a wave washer.
11. A damper assembly comprising:
a mounting plate adapted for mounting adjacent an outlet end of the air duct;
a damper plate movably attached to the mounting plate;
means for movably attaching the damper plate to the mounting plate; and
means for adjusting the position of the damper plate within the air duct.
12. The damper assembly according to claim 11 , wherein the mounting plate is inserted into the outlet end of the air duct to install the damper assembly into an air duct of an existing air handling system.
13. The damper assembly according to claim 11 , wherein the means for movably attaching the damper plate to the mounting plate comprises a first mounting bracket attached to the damper plate and a second mounting bracket attached to the mounting plate and wherein each of the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket has a pair of openings for receiving fasteners.
14. The damper assembly according to claim 13 , wherein the fasteners comprise an externally threaded bolt, and internally threaded nut and a wave washer.
15. The damper assembly according to claim 11 , wherein the means for adjusting the position of the damper plate comprises a bracket attached to the damper plate and wherein the bracket comprises a flange portion extending outwardly from the damper plate.
16. A method of installing a damper assembly into an air duct of an existing air handling system, the method comprising:
providing a damper assembly comprising a mounting plate and a damper plate movably attached to the mounting plate;
inserting the damper assembly into an outlet end of the air duct; and
mounting the mounting plate to the air duct adjacent the outlet end.
17. The method according to claim 16 , further comprising providing means for movably attaching the damper plate to the mounting plate.
18. The method according to claim 17 , wherein the means for movably mounting the damper plate to the mounting plate comprises a first mounting bracket attached to the damper plate and a second mounting bracket attached to the mounting plate, and wherein each of the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket has a pair of openings for receiving fasteners.
19. The method according to claim 18 , wherein the fasteners comprise an externally threaded bolt, and internally threaded nut and a wave washer.
20. The method according to claim 16 , further comprising providing means for adjusting the position of the damper plate within the air duct, the means for adjusting the damper plate comprising a bracket attached to the damper plate, the bracket comprising a flange portion extending outwardly from the damper plate.
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