EP0607066B1 - Static humidifier for an electric convector - Google Patents
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- F24D—DOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR
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- the present invention relates to a static humidifier for an electric convector, see for example document NL-A-40 605.
- the heating of the premises is commonly done by electric convectors including resistors which heat the air and consequently cause a reduction in the hygrometry, this one is proportional to the quantity of heat produced by the convector.
- the humidity rate can quickly reach a very low percentage, 10 to 20%, and the ambient air becomes very uncomfortable with very unpleasant phenomena of electrostatic charges caused by the movement of objects in dry air, these phenomena cause serious interference with devices containing electronic components.
- the present invention relates to a static humidifier specially designed to be fixed on an electric convector and uses the heat produced by this one to evaporate the water which it contains, moreover the design of the humidifier guarantees the necessary safety this type of humidifier in direct contact with an electrical appliance.
- the humidifier according to a preferred embodiment is composed of a container made of thermoformed plastic material resistant to high temperatures, the container is open in the upper part by a slot over its entire length, this slot allows the passage of a strip of felt , held in the upper part by a plastic strip and on the lateral parts by two plastic strips sliding in the body of the tank.
- This arrangement makes it possible to mount the felt more or less above the tank and consequently to increase or decrease the evaporation of the water.
- the lower part of the felt always remains immersed in the bottom of the tank, and allows the water to rise by capillarity, to the upper part.
- the rear part of the humidifier is provided at the periphery with a magnetic metal strip, molded in plastic, and allows easy attachment of the humidifier to the metal front face of the convector.
- the humidifier is filled with water up to the maximum level indicated by a float, and properly capped, it is then applied to the front face of the convector so that the upper plastic strip which holds the felt, is at the same level as the convector hot air outlet fins, the humidifier is kept in position by the magnetic strips.
- the humidifier is approximately the same length as the convector on which it is fixed and therefore the larger and more powerful the convector the more the humidifier has a large water capacity and a felt surface for significant evaporation.
- the humidifier is fitted with a plastic handle on each side.
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Description
La présente invention concerne un humidificateur statique pour convecteur électrique, voir par exemple le document NL-A-40 605.The present invention relates to a static humidifier for an electric convector, see for example document NL-A-40 605.
Le chauffage des locaux ( habitations, bureaux ect..) se fait couramment par des convecteurs électriques comprenant des résistances qui chauffent l'air et provoquent conséquemment une diminution de l'hygrométrie,celle-ci est proportionnelle à la quantité de chaleur produite par le convecteur.The heating of the premises (dwellings, offices ect ..) is commonly done by electric convectors including resistors which heat the air and consequently cause a reduction in the hygrometry, this one is proportional to the quantity of heat produced by the convector.
Le taux d'hygrométrie peut atteindre rapidement un pourcentage tres bas, 10 à 20 %, et l'air ambiant devient trés inconfortable avec des phénomènes trés désagréable de charges éléctrostatiques provoquées par le mouvement d'objets dans l'air sec , ces phénomènes peuvent entraîner de graves perturbations sur les appareils contenant des composants électroniques.The humidity rate can quickly reach a very low percentage, 10 to 20%, and the ambient air becomes very uncomfortable with very unpleasant phenomena of electrostatic charges caused by the movement of objects in dry air, these phenomena cause serious interference with devices containing electronic components.
Pour redonner à l'air ambiant un taux d'hygrométrie normal ,entre 40% et 60%, il est necessaire d'humidifier l'air , il existe de nombreux types d'humidificateur ,sous forme d'appareil indépendant ( humidificateur à évaporation ,à pulvérisation, à ultrasons )qui necessite un raccordement électrique et un raccordement en eau et entraine une consommation électrique ils sont encombrants et quelquefois bruyants.To restore the ambient air to a normal humidity level, between 40% and 60%, it is necessary to humidify the air, there are many types of humidifier, in the form of an independent device (evaporative humidifier , spraying, ultrasonic) which requires an electrical connection and a water connection and causes an electrical consumption they are bulky and sometimes noisy.
La présente invention a pour objet un humidificateur statique spécialement conçu pour se fixer sur un convecteur électrique et utilise la chaleur produite par celui-ci pour évaporer l'eau qu'il contient, par ailleurs la conception de l'humidificateur garantie la sécurité nécessaire pour ce type d'humidificateur en contact direct avec un appareil électrique .The present invention relates to a static humidifier specially designed to be fixed on an electric convector and uses the heat produced by this one to evaporate the water which it contains, moreover the design of the humidifier guarantees the necessary safety this type of humidifier in direct contact with an electrical appliance.
L'humidificateur selon une forme de réalisation préférée est composé d'un bac en matiére plastique thermoformé résistant aux hautes températures, le bac est ouvert en partie supérieure par une fente sur toute sa longueur, cette fente permet le passage d'une bande de feutrine, maintenue en partie supérieure par une réglette plastique et sur les parties latérales par deux réglettes plastiques coulissant dans le corps du bac. Cette disposition permet de monter plus ou moins la feutrine au dessus du bac et par conséquence d'augmenter ou de diminuer l'évaporation de l'eau. La partie inférieure de la feutrine reste toujours immergée dans le fond du bac , et permet à l'eau de remonter par capillarité , à la partie supérieure.The humidifier according to a preferred embodiment is composed of a container made of thermoformed plastic material resistant to high temperatures, the container is open in the upper part by a slot over its entire length, this slot allows the passage of a strip of felt , held in the upper part by a plastic strip and on the lateral parts by two plastic strips sliding in the body of the tank. This arrangement makes it possible to mount the felt more or less above the tank and consequently to increase or decrease the evaporation of the water. The lower part of the felt always remains immersed in the bottom of the tank, and allows the water to rise by capillarity, to the upper part.
La partie arriére de l'humidificateur est munie en périphérie d'une bande métallique aimantée , moulée dans le plastique, et permet la fixation aisée de l'humidificateur sur la face avant métallique du convecteur.The rear part of the humidifier is provided at the periphery with a magnetic metal strip, molded in plastic, and allows easy attachment of the humidifier to the metal front face of the convector.
Sur la face arriére de l'humidificateur, au centre , se trouve une ouverture avec bouchon fileté ,cette orifice permet le remplissage du bac en toute sécurité , en effet par sa position arriére ,le remplissage ne peut se faire que lorsque l'humidificateur est désolidarisé du convecteur, ainsi aucun risque de contact direct entre l'eau et le convecteur.On the rear face of the humidifier, in the center, is an opening with threaded plug, this orifice allows the tank to be filled safely, in fact by its rear position, filling can only be done when the humidifier is separated from the convector, thus no risk of direct contact between the water and the convector.
L'humidificateur est rempli d'eau jusqu'au niveau maxi indiqué par un flotteur, et correctement bouchonné , il est ensuite appliqué sur la face avant du convecteur de telle sorte que la réglette plastique supérieure qui maintient la feutrine , soit au même niveau que les ailettes de sortie d'air chaud du convecteur, l'humidificateur reste maintenu en position par les bandes aimantées.The humidifier is filled with water up to the maximum level indicated by a float, and properly capped, it is then applied to the front face of the convector so that the upper plastic strip which holds the felt, is at the same level as the convector hot air outlet fins, the humidifier is kept in position by the magnetic strips.
Lorsque le convecteur chauffe une partie de la chaleur se transmet au bac et à l'eau, ce qui facilite son évaporation , par ailleurs l'air chauffé et donc sec qui s'échappe du convecteur , traverse totalement ou partiellement ( selon la hauteur de feutrine sortie du bac )la bande de feutrine chargée d'eau et provoque l'évaporation de cette eau dans l'air ambiant qui gardera une hygrométrie correcte.When the convector heats part of the heat is transmitted to the tank and to the water, which facilitates its evaporation, moreover the heated and therefore dry air which escapes from the convector, crosses totally or partially (depending on the height of felt out of the bin) the felt strip loaded with water and causes this water to evaporate in the ambient air which will keep the humidity correct.
L'humidificateur a sensiblement la même longueur que le convecteur sur lequel il est fixé et parconséquent plus le convecteur est grand et puissant plus l'humidificateur a une capacité d'eau importante et une surface de feutrine pour l'évaporation importante.The humidifier is approximately the same length as the convector on which it is fixed and therefore the larger and more powerful the convector the more the humidifier has a large water capacity and a felt surface for significant evaporation.
Pour faciliter les manipulations, l'humidificateur est muni de chaque coté d'une poignée en plastique.To facilitate handling, the humidifier is fitted with a plastic handle on each side.
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- Static humidifier for electric convector characterized by a tight tank in thermoresistant plastic,with a slot on all the lenght,on the upper part,this slot is crossed by a felt band for which the height, over the tank,is adjustable by two laterales sliding strips.
- Humidifier according claim 1 characterized by the tighteness of the tank due to plastic strip,on the upper part,when the felt band is completly plunged into the tank.
- Humidifier according claims 1 or 2 characterized by a peripheral magnetized steel band,moulded in the plastic,used for easily fitting of the humidifier on the metallic front face of the convector.
- Humidifier according claims 1 to 3 characterized by the tank filling made,for security reasons,on the back side,through a threated gap, this position make the filling impossible when the humidifier is fitted on the convector.
- Humidifier according claims 1 to 4 characterized by 2 plastic handles on each side,to have easy moving.
- Humidifier according claims 1 to 5 characterized by a floater indicating the water level in the tank to informe the user of the need to fill up the tank.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| FR9300284A FR2700381B1 (en) | 1993-01-14 | 1993-01-14 | STATIC HUMIDIFIER FOR ELECTRIC CONVECTOR. |
| FR9300284 | 1993-01-14 |
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| EP0607066A1 EP0607066A1 (en) | 1994-07-20 |
| EP0607066B1 true EP0607066B1 (en) | 1997-04-02 |
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| EP19940400032 Expired - Lifetime EP0607066B1 (en) | 1993-01-14 | 1994-01-06 | Static humidifier for an electric convector |
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| FR (1) | FR2700381B1 (en) |
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| KR20020023833A (en) * | 2001-12-21 | 2002-03-29 | 장우기 | Fan-type heater capable of moisturizing air |
| ITPV20100005A1 (en) * | 2010-04-01 | 2010-07-01 | Brev Moroni | HEATER WHICH, IN SYNERGY WITH HUMIDIFIER WITH ENERGY SAVING INCORPORATED, PROVIDES FOR THE LACK OF RELATIVE HUMIDITY AS A RESULT OF THE TEMPERATURE INCREASED BY THE SAME HEATHER AND / OR OTHER HEAT SOURCES PRESENT N |
| GB2506943A (en) * | 2012-10-13 | 2014-04-16 | Stephen Alexander Renfrew | Radiator humidifier attachable to a radiator by at least one magnet |
| GB2526568A (en) * | 2014-05-28 | 2015-12-02 | Sarco Designs Ltd | Radiator humidifier |
| WO2023096483A1 (en) * | 2021-11-26 | 2023-06-01 | Duux Holding B.V. | Combined electrical heater and humidifier |
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| FR1578141A (en) * | 1968-06-21 | 1969-08-14 | ||
| DE8530190U1 (en) * | 1985-10-25 | 1986-01-09 | Förster, Martin, 7410 Reutlingen | Arrangement for keeping the contents of a tobacco box moist |
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- 1993-01-14 FR FR9300284A patent/FR2700381B1/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
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- 1994-01-06 EP EP19940400032 patent/EP0607066B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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| EP0607066A1 (en) | 1994-07-20 |
| FR2700381A1 (en) | 1994-07-13 |
| FR2700381B1 (en) | 1996-09-13 |
| DE69402338D1 (en) | 1997-05-07 |
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