EP4311983A1 - Electric radiator with electrical lateral connector - Google Patents

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EP4311983A1
EP4311983A1 EP23183725.3A EP23183725A EP4311983A1 EP 4311983 A1 EP4311983 A1 EP 4311983A1 EP 23183725 A EP23183725 A EP 23183725A EP 4311983 A1 EP4311983 A1 EP 4311983A1
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radiator
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Taner SIMSIRLER
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Groupe Atlantic Izmir Radyatoer Sistemleri Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24D—DOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR
    • F24D19/00—Details
    • F24D19/0002—Means for connecting central heating radiators to circulation pipes
    • F24D19/0026—Places of the inlet on the radiator
    • F24D19/0034—Places of the inlet on the radiator on a bottom corner
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24D—DOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR
    • F24D19/00—Details
    • F24D19/0002—Means for connecting central heating radiators to circulation pipes
    • F24D19/0039—Places of the outlet on the radiator
    • F24D19/0051—Places of the outlet on the radiator on the bottom on the opposite corner
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K10/00—Body-drying implements; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
    • A47K10/04—Towel racks; Towel rails; Towel rods; Towel rolls, e.g. rotatable
    • A47K10/06—Towel racks; Towel rails; Towel rods; Towel rolls, e.g. rotatable combined with means for drying towels
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24D—DOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR
    • F24D2220/00—Components of central heating installations excluding heat sources
    • F24D2220/20—Heat consumers
    • F24D2220/2009—Radiators
    • F24D2220/2036—Electric radiators
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24D—DOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR
    • F24D2220/00—Components of central heating installations excluding heat sources
    • F24D2220/20—Heat consumers
    • F24D2220/2009—Radiators
    • F24D2220/2045—Radiators having horizontally extending tubes
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24H—FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
    • F24H3/00—Air heaters
    • F24H3/002—Air heaters using electric energy supply
    • F24H3/004—Air heaters using electric energy supply with a closed circuit for a heat transfer liquid
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28D—HEAT-EXCHANGE APPARATUS, NOT PROVIDED FOR IN ANOTHER SUBCLASS, IN WHICH THE HEAT-EXCHANGE MEDIA DO NOT COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT
    • F28D21/00—Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups F28D1/00 - F28D20/00
    • F28D2021/0019—Other heat exchangers for particular applications; Heat exchange systems not otherwise provided for
    • F28D2021/0035—Other heat exchangers for particular applications; Heat exchange systems not otherwise provided for for domestic or space heating, e.g. heating radiators
    • F28D2021/0036—Radiators for drying, e.g. towel radiators

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  • the present invention relates to a radiator with a collector and radiant elements connected to the collector.
  • the present invention relates to such a radiator further comprising a heating member disposed inside said radiator.
  • a radiator can be of the towel dryer type.
  • radiators which include two collectors and elongated radiant elements which are each mechanically and fluidically connected to the collectors.
  • radiators comprising a single collector connected mechanically and fluidically to the radiant elements.
  • These elongated radiant elements generally extend transversely to the collector(s).
  • the collector(s) and the radiant elements form a heating circuit receiving a heating liquid.
  • the radiator also includes a heater disposed in a collector for heating the heating liquid within the heating circuit.
  • This heating element is electrically powered. It is generally placed at the lower end of a collector. The heating member thus extends along the collector.
  • the radiator also includes an electrical connection so as to be able to electrically power the heating member by connecting it to a source of electrical energy.
  • This electrical connection opens at the end of the collector in the extension of the heating member.
  • a first type of radiator corresponds to the simple electric radiator, i.e. without possible connection to a heating water circuit. In this case, the heating liquid remains confined inside the radiator.
  • a radiator 10 comprises two collectors 12 and a plurality of radiant elements 14.
  • a heating member 16 is arranged at a lower end 13 of a collector 12 with an electrical connection 18 connected to this heating member 16.
  • heating element 16 and electrical connection 18 extend along a main direction A of extension of the collector 12.
  • a control box 20 is arranged at this lower end 13. The control box 20 is replaced by a member for protecting the electrical connection when the radiator does not have a control box 20 or that it is remote.
  • This type of electric radiator arrangement thus necessarily has a control box 20 or a protective member projecting from the lower end 13 of the collector. Placed in this position, the risk of damage to the control box 20, the protection device and/or the electrical connection is significant.
  • the control box 20, the protection member and/or the electrical connection thus form a protrusion in the lower part of the radiator 10 which is unsightly and breaks the rectangular exterior profile of the radiator. This overgrowth can also pose handling and packaging difficulties.
  • a second type of radiator corresponds to a dual heating energy radiator.
  • the heating liquid can be heated by means of the electric heating element and a heating water circuit external to the radiator.
  • the radiator also includes a heating member for heating the heating liquid inside the collector(s) and the radiant elements.
  • the radiator further includes an inlet fitting and an outlet fitting allowing a heating liquid to flow through the radiator. These inlet and outlet connections allow the radiator to be connected to a heating water circuit.
  • the two heating energies are therefore the electrical energy supplied by the heating member and the thermal energy supplied by the heating water entering the radiator.
  • the radiator 10 comprises two collectors 12 and radiant elements 14. Similarly to the example of figures 1 and 2 , the heating member 16 and the electrical connection 18 are arranged at the lower end 13 of a collector 12.
  • the radiator 10 also comprises a first inlet or outlet connection 22 arranged at one end lower 13 of the other collector 12 opposite the collector 12 receiving the heating member 16.
  • a second inlet or outlet connection 24 is also connected to one of the radiant elements 14 via a circulation conduit 26.
  • This second type of radiator has the major disadvantage of requiring the addition of a circulation conduit to connect the second inlet or outlet connection 24 to the heating circuit of the radiator 10. This addition is expensive and increases the number of manufacturing operations to make the radiator.
  • the invention proposes a radiator comprising at least one collector extending along a main direction and a plurality of elongated radiant elements which are each connected mechanically and fluidically to said at least one collector, said at least a collector and the plurality of elongated radiant elements forming a heating circuit configured to receive a heating liquid, said radiator further comprising a member for heating the heating liquid disposed inside said at least one collector and/or one of the radiant elements, and an electrical connection disposed through a wall of said at least one collector, said electrical connection being electrically connected to the heating member to provide an electrical supply to said heating member, said at least one collector comprising at least two end walls and at least one side wall extending along the main direction between the end walls, characterized in that the electrical connection opens at said at least one side wall.
  • each collector comprises at its lower end a hydraulic connection.
  • the lateral position of the electrical connection reduces its visibility for a user and thus improves the aesthetics of the radiator. It is also possible to position the electrical connection behind the radiant elements. The risks associated with the electrical connection are also reduced because it is made less accessible for a user.
  • the electrical connection extends along a connection direction transverse to the main direction.
  • the heating member is carried by the electrical connection.
  • the electrical connection opens at said at least one side wall, outside the collector.
  • the electrical connection opens at an exterior wall of the collector.
  • the heating member can extend along the main direction A, along a collector, or transversely to the main direction A, along a radiant element.
  • the heating member extends along a radiant element and at least partially across a collector.
  • the heating member therefore extends here along a direction perpendicular to the main direction A.
  • the electrical connection is arranged opposite said radiant element.
  • An opening is formed opposite this radiant element so as to be able to insert the heating member in a direction perpendicular to the main direction A of the collector.
  • the heating member has no contact with the end walls of said at least one collector.
  • said at least one side wall of said at least one collector comprises a front portion and a rear portion, the radiant elements being connected to said collector at the level of the front portion, said electrical connection opening between the front portion and the rear portion so as to open behind the radiant elements.
  • the heating member extends along the main direction.
  • said electrical connection comprises a fixing ring fixed to said at least one side wall and a member for supporting the heating member disposed between the heating member and the ring fixing, said support member and the fixing ring forming an internal channel for the passage of at least one electric cable from the heating member to the outside of said at least one collector.
  • the radiator further comprises a first and a second hydraulic connections allowing connection of the radiator to a heating water circuit.
  • one of the first and second hydraulic connections is arranged at an end wall of said at least collector to allow circulation of the heating liquid through one of the first and second hydraulic fittings along the main direction.
  • one of the first and second hydraulic connections is fixed to said at least one collector at a lower end wall.
  • the radiator comprising a first and a second collector, the first collector extending along the main direction, the plurality of elongated radiant elements each being connected mechanically and fluidically to said first and second collectors, the first and second collector and the plurality of elongated radiant elements forming the heating circuit, the heating member being arranged inside said first collector, the electrical connection opening at a side wall of the first collector, each first and second manifolds carrying one of the first and second hydraulic connections.
  • the heating member forms a heating cartridge or a tubular heating element.
  • the heating member therefore generally forms a cylinder inserted in a collector or along a radiant element.
  • the heating member is therefore not a heating cable running through the collector and/or the radiant elements.
  • a radiator 30 comprises a collector 32 extending along a main direction A.
  • the radiator 30 also comprises a plurality of elongated radiant elements 34 each connected mechanically and fluidically to said at least one collector 32.
  • the radiant elements 34 can extend transversely to the collector 32 or even perpendicular to the collector 32.
  • the collector 32 and the plurality of radiant elements 34 form a heating circuit configured to receive a heating liquid.
  • This heating liquid can be water or even an oil. Additives can be added to the heating liquid.
  • the manifold 32 includes a lower end wall 40, an upper end wall (not shown), and a side wall 42 extending between the lower 40 and upper end walls.
  • the lower and upper end walls 40 correspond to a plug or a connector disposed through the end of the collector 32.
  • the collector 32 is a tube comprising an orifice at each end.
  • the term “lower or upper end wall” is therefore understood to mean the wall or part obstructing one of these orifices.
  • the side wall 42 can be cylindrical as shown in Figure 4 or flat.
  • the collector 32 can be of circular, square or even rectangular section.
  • the collector can be of any shape extending along the main direction A allowing the mechanical and fluidic connection of the radiant elements 34.
  • the side wall 42 defines a front portion 44, a rear portion 46 and at least two side portions 48 arranged between the front portions 44 and rear 46.
  • the front portions 44 , rear 46 and side 48 are cylinder portions adjacent together forming a cylinder.
  • the front 44, rear 46 and side 48 portions are faces of this square or rectangle.
  • the radiant elements 34 can be mechanically and fluidly connected to the collector 32 at the front portion 44 or a side portion 48 of the side wall 42. When the radiant elements 34 are connected to the front portion 44, they can extend in front of said collector 32, as shown in Figure 4 .
  • the radiator 30 also includes a heating element 36 for the heating liquid.
  • the heating member 36 is arranged inside the collector 32.
  • the heating member 36 is an electrical member.
  • the heating member 36 extends along the main direction A.
  • the radiator 30 further comprises an electrical connection 38 electrically connected to the heating member 36.
  • the electrical connection 38 is intended to be connected to a source of electrical energy to supply the heating member 36 with electrical energy.
  • the electrical connection 38 is arranged so as to open out at the side wall 42 of the collector.
  • the lower end 33 is free of electrical connection 38.
  • this makes it possible to free the lower end wall 40.
  • this makes it possible to have a hydraulic connection at this lower end wall 40, as shown in the Figure 6 .
  • the electrical connection 38 is fixed to the collector 32 at an opening 50 formed in the collector 32.
  • connection 38 thus extends transversely to the collector 32, i.e. in the main direction A.
  • the electrical connection 38 extends along a connection direction B.
  • This connection direction B corresponds to the direction perpendicular to the opening 50 made in the collector 32 and through which the electrical connection 38 extends.
  • the connection direction B is transverse to the main direction A, preferably perpendicular to this main direction A.
  • the electrical connection 38 preferably extends at the level of a side portion 48 of the side wall 42.
  • the electrical connection can be arranged behind the radiant elements 34, in particular between a support wall on which the radiator 30 and the radiant elements 34 are mounted. It is thus possible to hide the electrical connection 38 to improve aesthetics.
  • the electrical connection 38 preferably opens between the two collectors.
  • the electrical connection 38 preferably opens onto this same side of the collector 32.
  • the heating member 36 is carried by the electrical connection 38.
  • the weight of the heating member 36 as well as the potential forces applied to the heating member 36 are supported by the electrical connection 38 These forces are transmitted by the electrical connection 38 to the collector 32 at the level of the opening 50 at which the electrical connection 38 is fixed to the collector 32.
  • the heating member 36 is thus devoid of contact with the walls of lower 40 and upper end of said at least one collector 32.
  • the heating member is mounted on the side wall 42 by means of the electrical connection 38.
  • the electrical connection 38 comprises a fixing ring 52 fixed to the side wall 42 and a support member 54 of the heating member 36.
  • the support member 54 is disposed between the heating member 36 and the fixing ring 52.
  • the fixing ring 52 and the support member 54 form an elbow allowing a connection along the connection direction B and the heating member 36 to extend along the main direction A.
  • the ring fixing member 52 extends along the connection direction B, said support member 54 extends along the main direction A.
  • the fixing ring 52 and the support member 54 form an internal channel 56 for the passage of at least one electrical cable 58 from the heating member 36 to the outside of said at least one collector 32.
  • the support member 54 is for example screwed to the fixing ring 52.
  • This configuration of the electrical connection 38 in two parts allows easy assembly by inserting the heating member 36 connected to the support member 54 along the main direction A through the open end 33 of the collector 32.
  • support member 54 is arranged opposite the opening 50.
  • the fixing ring 52 is then inserted along the connection direction B through the opening 50 to be fixed to the support member 54.
  • the radiator 30 here is a dual energy radiator.
  • the radiator 30 of the Figure 6 includes all the characteristics and advantages described in connection with the radiator 30 of the figures 4 And 5 .
  • the radiator 30 of the Figure 6 includes an additional collector and two hydraulic connections allowing the radiator to be connected to a heating water circuit.
  • the radiator 30 thus comprises a first collector 32 and a second collector 62.
  • the elongated radiant elements 34 are each connected mechanically and fluidically to the first 32 and second 62 collectors.
  • the first 32 and second 62 collectors and the plurality of elongated radiant elements 34 form the heating circuit.
  • the heating member 36 is arranged inside the first collector 32.
  • the electrical connection 38 opens at the side wall 42 of the first collector 32.
  • the radiator 30 of the Figure 6 further comprises a first 64 and a second 66 hydraulic connections to allow the connection of the radiator 30 to a heating water circuit.
  • Each of the first 32 and second 62 manifolds carries one of the first 64 and second 66 hydraulic connections.
  • the first hydraulic connector 64 is arranged at the level of the lower end wall 40 of the first collector 32 and the second hydraulic connection 66 is arranged at the level of a lower end wall 63 of the second collector 62.
  • the arrangement of the electrical connection 38 opening out at the side wall 42 of the first collector 32 thus makes it possible to release the lower end wall 40 so as to be able to position the first hydraulic connection 64 there. It is no longer necessary here to 'add a circulation conduit as in the example of the Figure 3 for the assembly and connection of the first hydraulic connection 64.

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L'invention concerne radiateur (30) comprenant au moins un collecteur (32) s'étendant le long d'une direction principale (A) et une pluralité d'éléments radiants allongés (34) qui sont connectés chacun de manière mécanique et fluidique audit au moins un collecteur (32), ledit au moins un collecteur (32) et la pluralité d'éléments radiants (34) allongés formant un circuit de chauffage configuré pour recevoir un liquide de chauffage, ledit radiateur (30) comprenant en outre un organe de chauffage (36) du liquide de chauffage disposé à l'intérieur dudit au moins un collecteur (32) et un raccord électrique (38) disposé au travers d'une paroi dudit au moins un collecteur (32), ledit raccord électrique (38) étant connecté électriquement à l'organe de chauffage (36) pour fournir une alimentation électrique audit organe de chauffage (36), caractérisé en ce que le raccord électrique (38) débouche au niveau d'au moins une paroi latérale (42) dudit au moins un collecteur (32).

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The invention relates to a radiator (30) comprising at least one manifold (32) extending along a principal direction (A) and a plurality of elongated radiant elements (34) which are each mechanically and fluidically connected to said at least one collector (32), said at least one collector (32) and the plurality of elongated radiant elements (34) forming a heating circuit configured to receive a heating liquid, said radiator (30) further comprising a member heating (36) of the heating liquid disposed inside said at least one collector (32) and an electrical connection (38) disposed through a wall of said at least one collector (32), said electrical connection (38) ) being electrically connected to the heating member (36) to provide an electrical supply to said heating member (36), characterized in that the electrical connection (38) opens out at at least one side wall (42) of said at least one collector (32).
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La présente invention concerne un radiateur à collecteur et éléments radiants raccordés au collecteur.The present invention relates to a radiator with a collector and radiant elements connected to the collector.

En particulier, la présente invention concerne un tel radiateur comprenant en outre un organe de chauffage disposé à l'intérieur dudit radiateur. Un tel radiateur peut être du type sèche-serviette.In particular, the present invention relates to such a radiator further comprising a heating member disposed inside said radiator. Such a radiator can be of the towel dryer type.

On connaît différentes configurations de radiateurs qui comprennent deux collecteurs et des éléments radiants allongés qui sont connectés chacun de manière mécanique et fluidique aux collecteurs. Il existe également des radiateurs comprenant un seul collecteur raccordé de manière mécanique et fluidique aux éléments radiants. Ces éléments radiants allongés s'étendent généralement transversalement au(x) collecteur(s).Different configurations of radiators are known which include two collectors and elongated radiant elements which are each mechanically and fluidically connected to the collectors. There are also radiators comprising a single collector connected mechanically and fluidically to the radiant elements. These elongated radiant elements generally extend transversely to the collector(s).

Le(s) collecteur(s) et les éléments radiants forment un circuit de chauffage recevant un liquide de chauffage. Le radiateur comprend également un organe de chauffage disposé dans un collecteur pour chauffer le liquide de chauffage à l'intérieur du circuit de chauffage. Cet organe de chauffage est alimenté électriquement. Il est généralement disposé au niveau d'une d'extrémité inférieure d'un collecteur. L'organe de chauffage s'étend ainsi le long du collecteur.The collector(s) and the radiant elements form a heating circuit receiving a heating liquid. The radiator also includes a heater disposed in a collector for heating the heating liquid within the heating circuit. This heating element is electrically powered. It is generally placed at the lower end of a collector. The heating member thus extends along the collector.

Le radiateur comprend également un raccord électrique de manière à pouvoir alimenter électriquement l'organe de chauffage en le reliant à une source d'énergie électrique. Ce raccord électrique débouche au niveau de l'extrémité du collecteur dans le prolongement de l'organe de chauffage.The radiator also includes an electrical connection so as to be able to electrically power the heating member by connecting it to a source of electrical energy. This electrical connection opens at the end of the collector in the extension of the heating member.

Un premier type de radiateur correspond au radiateur électrique simple, i.e. sans raccordement possible à un circuit d'eau de chauffage. Dans ce cas, le liquide de chauffage reste circonscrit à l'intérieur du radiateur.A first type of radiator corresponds to the simple electric radiator, i.e. without possible connection to a heating water circuit. In this case, the heating liquid remains confined inside the radiator.

Un exemple d'un tel radiateur électrique simple est visible en figures 1 et 2. Un radiateur 10 comprend deux collecteurs 12 et une pluralité d'éléments radiants 14. Un organe de chauffage 16 est disposé au niveau d'une extrémité inférieure 13 d'un collecteur 12 avec un raccord électrique 18 connecté à cet organe de chauffage 16. L'organe de chauffage 16 et le raccord électrique 18 s'étendent le long d'une direction principale A d'extension du collecteur 12. Un boîtier de commande 20 est disposé au niveau de cette extrémité inférieure 13. Le boîtier de commande 20 est remplacé par un organe de protection du raccord électrique lorsque le radiateur ne comporte pas de boîtier de commande 20 ou que celui-ci est déporté.An example of such a simple electric heater can be seen in figures 1 and 2 . A radiator 10 comprises two collectors 12 and a plurality of radiant elements 14. A heating member 16 is arranged at a lower end 13 of a collector 12 with an electrical connection 18 connected to this heating member 16. heating element 16 and electrical connection 18 extend along a main direction A of extension of the collector 12. A control box 20 is arranged at this lower end 13. The control box 20 is replaced by a member for protecting the electrical connection when the radiator does not have a control box 20 or that it is remote.

Ce type d'agencement de radiateur électrique présente ainsi obligatoirement un boîtier de commande 20 ou un organe de protection dépassant de l'extrémité inférieure 13 du collecteur. Placés dans cette position, le risque d'endommagement du boîtier de commande 20, de l'organe de protection et/ou du raccord électrique est important. Le boîtier de commande 20, l'organe de protection et/ou le raccord électrique forment ainsi une excroissance dans la partie inférieure du radiateur 10 qui est inesthétique et casse le profil extérieur rectangulaire du radiateur. Cette excroissance peut également poser des difficultés de manipulation et d'emballage.This type of electric radiator arrangement thus necessarily has a control box 20 or a protective member projecting from the lower end 13 of the collector. Placed in this position, the risk of damage to the control box 20, the protection device and/or the electrical connection is significant. The control box 20, the protection member and/or the electrical connection thus form a protrusion in the lower part of the radiator 10 which is unsightly and breaks the rectangular exterior profile of the radiator. This overgrowth can also pose handling and packaging difficulties.

Un deuxième type de radiateur correspond à un radiateur à double énergie de chauffage. Le liquide de chauffage peut être chauffé au moyen de l'organe de chauffage électrique et d'un circuit d'eau de chauffage extérieur au radiateur. Dans ce cas, le radiateur comprend également un organe de chauffage pour chauffer le liquide de chauffage à l'intérieur du ou des collecteur(s) et des éléments radiants. Le radiateur comprend en outre un raccord d'entrée et un raccord de sortie permettant à un liquide de chauffage de circuler au travers du radiateur. Ces raccords d'entrée et de sortie permettant de raccorder le radiateur à un circuit d'eau de chauffage. Les deux énergies de chauffage sont donc l'énergie électrique fournie par l'organe de chauffage et l'énergie thermique fournie par l'eau de chauffage entrant dans le radiateur.A second type of radiator corresponds to a dual heating energy radiator. The heating liquid can be heated by means of the electric heating element and a heating water circuit external to the radiator. In this case, the radiator also includes a heating member for heating the heating liquid inside the collector(s) and the radiant elements. The radiator further includes an inlet fitting and an outlet fitting allowing a heating liquid to flow through the radiator. These inlet and outlet connections allow the radiator to be connected to a heating water circuit. The two heating energies are therefore the electrical energy supplied by the heating member and the thermal energy supplied by the heating water entering the radiator.

Un exemple d'un tel radiateur à double énergie de chauffage est visible en figure 3. Le radiateur 10 comprend deux collecteurs 12 et des éléments radiants 14. De manière similaire à l'exemple des figures 1 et 2, l'organe de chauffage 16 et le raccord électrique 18 sont disposés au niveau de l'extrémité inférieure 13 d'un collecteur 12. Le radiateur 10 comprend également un premier raccord d'entrée ou de sortie 22 disposé au niveau d'une extrémité inférieure 13 de l'autre collecteur 12 opposé au collecteur 12 recevant l'organe de chauffage 16. Un deuxième raccord d'entrée ou de sortie 24 est également connecté à l'un des éléments radiants 14 via un conduit de circulation 26.An example of such a dual heating energy radiator can be seen in Figure 3 . The radiator 10 comprises two collectors 12 and radiant elements 14. Similarly to the example of figures 1 and 2 , the heating member 16 and the electrical connection 18 are arranged at the lower end 13 of a collector 12. The radiator 10 also comprises a first inlet or outlet connection 22 arranged at one end lower 13 of the other collector 12 opposite the collector 12 receiving the heating member 16. A second inlet or outlet connection 24 is also connected to one of the radiant elements 14 via a circulation conduit 26.

Ce deuxième type de radiateur a pour inconvénient majeur de nécessiter l'adjonction d'un conduit de circulation pour raccorder le deuxième raccord d'entrée ou de sortie 24 au circuit de chauffage du radiateur 10. Cette adjonction est couteuse et augmente le nombre d'opérations de fabrication pour réaliser le radiateur.This second type of radiator has the major disadvantage of requiring the addition of a circulation conduit to connect the second inlet or outlet connection 24 to the heating circuit of the radiator 10. This addition is expensive and increases the number of manufacturing operations to make the radiator.

Il existe donc un besoin pour un radiateur à collecteur et éléments radiants ayant un agencement plus robuste, plus esthétique et moins coûteux dans une configuration de radiateur à double énergie.There is therefore a need for a radiator with collector and radiant elements having a more robust, more aesthetic and less expensive arrangement in a dual energy radiator configuration.

Pour cela, l'invention propose un radiateur comprenant au moins un collecteur s'étendant le long d'une direction principale et une pluralité d'éléments radiants allongés qui sont connectés chacun de manière mécanique et fluidique audit au moins un collecteur, ledit au moins un collecteur et la pluralité d'éléments radiants allongés formant un circuit de chauffage configuré pour recevoir un liquide de chauffage, ledit radiateur comprenant en outre un organe de chauffage du liquide de chauffage disposé à l'intérieur dudit au moins un collecteur et/ou de l'un des éléments radiants, et un raccord électrique disposé au travers d'une paroi dudit au moins un collecteur, ledit raccord électrique étant connecté électriquement à l'organe de chauffage pour fournir une alimentation électrique audit organe de chauffage, ledit au moins un collecteur comprenant au moins deux parois d'extrémité et au moins une paroi latérale s'étendant le long de la direction principale entre les parois d'extrémité, caractérisé en ce que le raccord électrique débouche au niveau de ladite au moins une paroi latérale.For this, the invention proposes a radiator comprising at least one collector extending along a main direction and a plurality of elongated radiant elements which are each connected mechanically and fluidically to said at least one collector, said at least a collector and the plurality of elongated radiant elements forming a heating circuit configured to receive a heating liquid, said radiator further comprising a member for heating the heating liquid disposed inside said at least one collector and/or one of the radiant elements, and an electrical connection disposed through a wall of said at least one collector, said electrical connection being electrically connected to the heating member to provide an electrical supply to said heating member, said at least one collector comprising at least two end walls and at least one side wall extending along the main direction between the end walls, characterized in that the electrical connection opens at said at least one side wall.

Agencer le raccord électrique et l'organe de chauffage de sorte que le raccord électrique débouche au niveau d'une paroi latérale du collecteur permet de libérer l'extrémité du collecteur. Ainsi, dans un configuration de radiateur électrique simple, les risques d'endommagement du raccord électrique, de l'organe de chauffage, du boîtier de commande et/ou de l'organe de protection sont limités et le profil rectangulaire du radiateur est retrouvée.Arranging the electrical connection and the heating member so that the electrical connection opens at a side wall of the collector allows the end of the collector to be freed. Thus, in a simple electric radiator configuration, the risks of damage to the electrical connection, the heating member, the control box and/or the protection member are limited and the rectangular profile of the radiator is found.

Dans une configuration de radiateur à double énergie, l'absence de raccord électrique au niveau de l'extrémité du collecteur permet de disposer un raccord hydraulique au niveau de l'extrémité de ce collecteur. Ainsi, il est possible d'obtenir un agencement dans lequel chaque collecteur comprend au niveau de son extrémité inférieure un raccord hydraulique.In a dual energy radiator configuration, the absence of an electrical connection at the end of the collector makes it possible to have a hydraulic connection at the end of this collector. Thus, it is possible to obtain an arrangement in which each collector comprises at its lower end a hydraulic connection.

De plus, la position latérale du raccord électrique permet d'en réduire sa visibilité pour un utilisateur et ainsi améliorer l'esthétique du radiateur. Il est également possible de positionner le raccord électrique derrière les éléments radiants. Les risques associés au raccord électrique sont également réduits car celui-ci est rendu moins accessible pour un utilisateur.In addition, the lateral position of the electrical connection reduces its visibility for a user and thus improves the aesthetics of the radiator. It is also possible to position the electrical connection behind the radiant elements. The risks associated with the electrical connection are also reduced because it is made less accessible for a user.

Selon un mode de réalisation du radiateur, le raccord électrique s'étend le long d'une direction de raccordement transversale la direction principale.According to one embodiment of the radiator, the electrical connection extends along a connection direction transverse to the main direction.

Selon un mode de réalisation du radiateur, l'organe de chauffage est porté par le raccord électrique.According to one embodiment of the radiator, the heating member is carried by the electrical connection.

Selon un mode de réalisation du radiateur, le raccord électrique débouche au niveau de ladite au moins une paroi latérale, à l'extérieur du collecteur. Ainsi, le raccord électrique débouche au niveau d'une paroi extérieure du collecteur.According to one embodiment of the radiator, the electrical connection opens at said at least one side wall, outside the collector. Thus, the electrical connection opens at an exterior wall of the collector.

Selon un mode de réalisation du radiateur, l'organe de chauffage peut s'étendre le long de la direction principale A, le long d'un collecteur, ou bien transversalement à la direction principale A, le long d'un élément radiant.According to one embodiment of the radiator, the heating member can extend along the main direction A, along a collector, or transversely to the main direction A, along a radiant element.

Selon un mode de réalisation, l'organe de chauffage s'étend le long d'un élément radiant et au moins partiellement en travers d'un collecteur. L'organe de chauffage s'étend donc ici le long d'une direction perpendiculaire à la direction principale A. Dans ce mode de réalisation, le raccord électrique est disposé en regard dudit élément radiant. Une ouverture est formée en regard de cet élément radiant de manière à pouvoir insérer l'organe de chauffage selon une direction perpendiculaire à la direction principale A du collecteur.According to one embodiment, the heating member extends along a radiant element and at least partially across a collector. The heating member therefore extends here along a direction perpendicular to the main direction A. In this embodiment, the electrical connection is arranged opposite said radiant element. An opening is formed opposite this radiant element so as to be able to insert the heating member in a direction perpendicular to the main direction A of the collector.

Selon un mode de réalisation du radiateur, l'organe de chauffage est dépourvu de contact avec les parois d'extrémité dudit au moins un collecteur.According to one embodiment of the radiator, the heating member has no contact with the end walls of said at least one collector.

Selon un mode de réalisation du radiateur, ladite au moins une paroi latérale dudit au moins un collecteur comprend une portion de face et une portion arrière, les éléments radiants étant connectés audit collecteur au niveau de la portion de face, ledit raccord électrique débouchant entre la portion de face et la portion arrière de manière à déboucher derrière les éléments radiants.According to one embodiment of the radiator, said at least one side wall of said at least one collector comprises a front portion and a rear portion, the radiant elements being connected to said collector at the level of the front portion, said electrical connection opening between the front portion and the rear portion so as to open behind the radiant elements.

Selon un mode de réalisation du radiateur, l'organe de chauffage s'étend le long de la direction principale.According to one embodiment of the radiator, the heating member extends along the main direction.

Selon un mode de réalisation du radiateur, ledit raccord électrique comprend une bague de fixation fixée à ladite au moins une paroi latérale et un organe de support de l'organe de chauffage disposé entre l'organe de chauffage et la bague de fixation, ledit organe de support et la bague de fixation formant un canal interne de passage d'au moins un câble électrique depuis l'organe de chauffage vers l'extérieur dudit au moins un collecteur.According to one embodiment of the radiator, said electrical connection comprises a fixing ring fixed to said at least one side wall and a member for supporting the heating member disposed between the heating member and the ring fixing, said support member and the fixing ring forming an internal channel for the passage of at least one electric cable from the heating member to the outside of said at least one collector.

Selon un mode de réalisation du radiateur, celui-ci comprend en outre un premier et un deuxième raccords hydraulique permettant un raccordement du radiateur à un circuit d'eau de chauffage.According to one embodiment of the radiator, it further comprises a first and a second hydraulic connections allowing connection of the radiator to a heating water circuit.

Selon un mode de réalisation du radiateur, l'un parmi les premier et deuxième raccords hydraulique est disposé au niveau d'une paroi d'extrémité dudit au moins collecteur pour permettre une circulation du liquide de chauffage au travers de l'un parmi les premier et deuxième raccords hydrauliques le long de la direction principale.According to one embodiment of the radiator, one of the first and second hydraulic connections is arranged at an end wall of said at least collector to allow circulation of the heating liquid through one of the first and second hydraulic fittings along the main direction.

Selon un mode de réalisation du radiateur, l'un parmi les premier et deuxième raccords hydraulique est fixé audit au moins un collecteur au niveau d'une paroi d'extrémité inférieure.According to one embodiment of the radiator, one of the first and second hydraulic connections is fixed to said at least one collector at a lower end wall.

Selon un mode de réalisation du radiateur, comprenant un premier et un deuxième collecteurs, le premier collecteur s'étendant le long de la direction principale, la pluralité d'éléments radiants allongés étant connectés chacun de manière mécanique et fluidique auxdits premier et deuxième collecteurs, les premier et deuxième collecteur et la pluralité d'éléments radiants allongés formant le circuit de chauffage, l'organe de chauffage étant disposé à l'intérieur dudit premier collecteur, le raccord électrique débouchant au niveau d'une paroi latérale du premier collecteur, chacun des premier et deuxième collecteurs portant l'un parmi les premier et deuxième raccords hydrauliques.According to one embodiment of the radiator, comprising a first and a second collector, the first collector extending along the main direction, the plurality of elongated radiant elements each being connected mechanically and fluidically to said first and second collectors, the first and second collector and the plurality of elongated radiant elements forming the heating circuit, the heating member being arranged inside said first collector, the electrical connection opening at a side wall of the first collector, each first and second manifolds carrying one of the first and second hydraulic connections.

Selon un mode de réalisation du radiateur, l'organe de chauffage forme une cartouche chauffante ou un élément de chauffage tubulaire. L'organe de chauffage forme donc globalement un cylindre inséré dans un collecteur ou bien le long d'un élément radiant. Dans ce cas, l'organe de chauffage n'est donc pas un câble chauffant parcourant le collecteur et/ou les éléments radiants.According to one embodiment of the radiator, the heating member forms a heating cartridge or a tubular heating element. The heating member therefore generally forms a cylinder inserted in a collector or along a radiant element. In this case, the heating member is therefore not a heating cable running through the collector and/or the radiant elements.

Brève description des figuresBrief description of the figures

La description qui va suivre en regard des dessins annexés, donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, fera bien comprendre en quoi consiste l'invention et comment elle peut être réalisée. Sur les figures annexées :

  • [fig. 1] La figure 1 représente une vue de face d'un radiateur électrique simple connu de l'art antérieur comprenant un boîtier de commande.
  • [fig. 2] La figure 2 représente une vue partielle en transparence et en perspective d'un radiateur électrique simple connu de l'art antérieur détaillant l'agencement d'un organe de chauffage et d'un raccord électrique disposés au niveau de l'extrémité inférieure d'un collecteur.
  • [fig. 3] La figure 3 représente une vue de face d'un radiateur à double énergie connu de l'art antérieur comprenant des raccords hydrauliques et un raccord électrique disposé au niveau de l'extrémité d'un collecteur du radiateur.
  • [fig. 4] La figure 4 représente une vue détaillée en transparence et en perspective d'un radiateur électrique simple selon l'invention comprenant un raccord électrique débouchant au niveau d'une paroi latérale d'un collecteur.
  • [fig. 5] La figure 5 représente une vue détaillée en coupe du raccord électrique et de l'organe de chauffage de la figure 4.
  • [fig. 6] La figure 6 représente une vue de face d'un radiateur à double énergie selon l'invention comprenant un raccord électrique débouchant au niveau d'une paroi latérale d'un collecteur et un raccord hydraulique disposé au niveau de chacune des extrémités inférieures d'un collecteur.
The description which follows with reference to the appended drawings, given as non-limiting examples, will make it clear what the invention consists of and how it can be carried out. In the attached figures:
  • [ fig. 1 ] There figure 1 represents a front view of a simple electric radiator known from the prior art comprising a control box.
  • [ fig. 2 ] There figure 2 represents a partial transparent and perspective view of a simple electric radiator known from the prior art detailing the arrangement of a heating member and an electrical connection arranged at the lower end of a collector.
  • [ fig. 3 ] There Figure 3 represents a front view of a dual energy radiator known from the prior art comprising hydraulic connections and an electrical connection arranged at the end of a collector of the radiator.
  • [ fig. 4 ] There Figure 4 represents a detailed view in transparency and perspective of a simple electric radiator according to the invention comprising an electrical connection opening out at a side wall of a collector.
  • [ fig. 5 ] There Figure 5 represents a detailed sectional view of the electrical connection and the heating member of the Figure 4 .
  • [ fig. 6 ] There Figure 6 represents a front view of a dual energy radiator according to the invention comprising an electrical connection opening at a side wall of a collector and a hydraulic connection arranged at each of the lower ends of a collector.

Description de mode(s) de réalisationDescription of embodiment(s)

Le concept de l'invention est décrit plus complètement ci-après avec référence aux dessins joints, sur lesquels des modes de réalisation du concept de l'invention sont montrés. Sur les dessins, la taille et les tailles relatives des éléments peuvent être exagérées à des fins de clarté. Des numéros similaires font référence à des éléments similaires sur tous les dessins. Cependant, ce concept de l'invention peut être mis en oeuvre sous de nombreuses formes différentes et ne devrait pas être interprété comme étant limité aux modes de réalisation exposés ici. Au lieu de cela, ces modes de réalisation sont proposés de sorte que cette description soit complète, et communiquent l'étendue du concept de l'invention aux hommes du métier.The concept of the invention is described more fully below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which embodiments of the concept of the invention are shown. In the drawings, the size and relative sizes of elements may be exaggerated for clarity. Like numbers refer to like items on all drawings. However, this concept of the invention can be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Instead, these embodiments are provided so that this description is complete, and communicates the scope of the concept of the invention to those skilled in the art.

Une référence dans toute la spécification à « un mode de réalisation » signifie qu'une fonctionnalité, une structure, ou une caractéristique particulière décrite en relation avec un mode de réalisation est incluse dans au moins un mode de réalisation de la présente invention. Ainsi, l'apparition de l'expression « dans un mode de réalisation » à divers emplacements dans toute la spécification ne fait pas nécessairement référence au même mode de réalisation. En outre, les fonctionnalités, les structures, ou les caractéristiques particulières peuvent être combinées de n'importe quelle manière appropriée dans un ou plusieurs modes de réalisation. De plus, le terme « comprenant » n'exclut pas d'autres éléments ou étapes.Reference throughout the specification to “an embodiment” means that a particular functionality, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the appearance of the expression “ in an embodiment” at various locations throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular functionalities, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Furthermore, the term “comprising” does not exclude other elements or steps.

En référence à la figure 4, un radiateur 30 comprend un collecteur 32 s'étendant le long d'une direction principale A. Le radiateur 30 comprend également une pluralité d'éléments radiants 34 allongés connectés chacun de manière mécanique et fluidique audit au moins un collecteur 32. Les éléments radiants 34 peuvent s'étendre de manière transversale au collecteur 32 ou bien encore perpendiculairement au collecteur 32.In reference to the Figure 4 , a radiator 30 comprises a collector 32 extending along a main direction A. The radiator 30 also comprises a plurality of elongated radiant elements 34 each connected mechanically and fluidically to said at least one collector 32. The radiant elements 34 can extend transversely to the collector 32 or even perpendicular to the collector 32.

Le collecteur 32 et la pluralité d'éléments radiants 34 forment un circuit de chauffage configuré pour recevoir un liquide de chauffage. Ce liquide de chauffage peut être de l'eau ou bien encore une huile. Des additifs peuvent être adjoints au liquide de chauffage.The collector 32 and the plurality of radiant elements 34 form a heating circuit configured to receive a heating liquid. This heating liquid can be water or even an oil. Additives can be added to the heating liquid.

Le collecteur 32 comprend une paroi d'extrémité inférieure 40, une paroi d'extrémité supérieure (non représentée) et une paroi latérale 42 s'étendant entre les parois d'extrémité inférieure 40 et supérieure. Les parois d'extrémité inférieure 40 et supérieur correspondent à un bouchon ou un raccord disposé au travers de l'extrémité du collecteur 32. En effet, le collecteur 32 est un tube comprenant un orifice à chaque extrémité. On entend donc par « paroi d'extrémité inférieure ou supérieure » la paroi ou la pièce obstruant l'un de ces orifices.The manifold 32 includes a lower end wall 40, an upper end wall (not shown), and a side wall 42 extending between the lower 40 and upper end walls. The lower and upper end walls 40 correspond to a plug or a connector disposed through the end of the collector 32. In fact, the collector 32 is a tube comprising an orifice at each end. The term “lower or upper end wall” is therefore understood to mean the wall or part obstructing one of these orifices.

La paroi latérale 42 peut être cylindrique comme représentée en figure 4 ou bien plane. Ainsi, le collecteur 32 peut être de section circulaire, carrée ou bien encore rectangulaire. De manière générale, le collecteur peut être de toute forme s'étendant le long de la direction principale A permettant le raccordement mécanique et fluidique des éléments radiants 34.The side wall 42 can be cylindrical as shown in Figure 4 or flat. Thus, the collector 32 can be of circular, square or even rectangular section. In general, the collector can be of any shape extending along the main direction A allowing the mechanical and fluidic connection of the radiant elements 34.

La paroi latérale 42 définit une portion de face 44, une portion arrière 46 et au moins deux portions de côté 48 disposées entre les portions de face 44 et arrière 46. Lorsque le collecteur 32 est un cylindre de section circulaire, les portions de face 44, arrière 46 et de côté 48 sont des portions de cylindre adjacentes formant ensemble un cylindre. Lorsque le collecteur 32 présente une section carrée ou rectangulaire, les portions de face 44, arrière 46 et de côté 48 sont des faces de ce carré ou de ce rectangle.The side wall 42 defines a front portion 44, a rear portion 46 and at least two side portions 48 arranged between the front portions 44 and rear 46. When the collector 32 is a cylinder of circular section, the front portions 44 , rear 46 and side 48 are cylinder portions adjacent together forming a cylinder. When the collector 32 has a square or rectangular section, the front 44, rear 46 and side 48 portions are faces of this square or rectangle.

Les éléments radiants 34 peuvent être connectés mécaniquement et fluidiquement au collecteur 32 au niveau de la portion de face 44 ou d'une portion de côté 48 de la paroi latérale 42. Lorsque les éléments radiants 34 sont connectés à la portion de face 44, ils peuvent s'étendre devant ledit collecteur 32, comme représenté en figure 4.The radiant elements 34 can be mechanically and fluidly connected to the collector 32 at the front portion 44 or a side portion 48 of the side wall 42. When the radiant elements 34 are connected to the front portion 44, they can extend in front of said collector 32, as shown in Figure 4 .

Le radiateur 30 comprend également un organe de chauffage 36 du liquide de chauffage. L'organe de chauffage 36 est disposé à l'intérieur du collecteur 32. L'organe de chauffage 36 est un organe électrique. L'organe de chauffage 36 s'étend le long de la direction principale A.The radiator 30 also includes a heating element 36 for the heating liquid. The heating member 36 is arranged inside the collector 32. The heating member 36 is an electrical member. The heating member 36 extends along the main direction A.

Le radiateur 30 comprend en outre un raccord électrique 38 connecté électriquement à l'organe de chauffage 36. Le raccord électrique 38 est destiné à être raccordé à une source d'énergie électrique pour alimenter l'organe de chauffage 36 en énergie électrique.The radiator 30 further comprises an electrical connection 38 electrically connected to the heating member 36. The electrical connection 38 is intended to be connected to a source of electrical energy to supply the heating member 36 with electrical energy.

Le raccord électrique 38 est agencé de manière à déboucher au niveau de la paroi latérale 42 du collecteur. Ainsi, l'extrémité inférieure 33 est libre de raccord électrique 38. Dans une configuration de radiateur électrique simple cela permet de libérer la paroi d'extrémité inférieure 40. Dans une configuration de radiateur à double énergie, cela permet de pouvoir disposer un raccord hydraulique au niveau de cette paroi d'extrémité inférieure 40, comme représenté sur la figure 6.The electrical connection 38 is arranged so as to open out at the side wall 42 of the collector. Thus, the lower end 33 is free of electrical connection 38. In a simple electric radiator configuration this makes it possible to free the lower end wall 40. In a dual energy radiator configuration, this makes it possible to have a hydraulic connection at this lower end wall 40, as shown in the Figure 6 .

Le raccord électrique 38 est fixé au collecteur 32 au niveau d'une ouverture 50 formée dans le collecteur 32.The electrical connection 38 is fixed to the collector 32 at an opening 50 formed in the collector 32.

Le raccord électrique 38 s'étend ainsi transversalement au collecteur 32, i.e. à la direction principale A. Le raccord électrique 38 s'étend le long d'une direction de raccordement B. Cette direction de raccordement B correspond à la direction perpendiculaire à l'ouverture 50 réalisée dans le collecteur 32 et au travers de laquelle le raccord électrique 38 s'étend. La direction de raccordement B est transversale à la direction principale A, de préférence perpendiculaire à cette direction principale A.The electrical connection 38 thus extends transversely to the collector 32, i.e. in the main direction A. The electrical connection 38 extends along a connection direction B. This connection direction B corresponds to the direction perpendicular to the opening 50 made in the collector 32 and through which the electrical connection 38 extends. The connection direction B is transverse to the main direction A, preferably perpendicular to this main direction A.

Le raccord électrique 38 s'étend de préférence au niveau d'une portion de côté 48 de la paroi latérale 42. Ainsi, lorsque les éléments radiants 34 sont connectés à la portion de face 44 de la paroi latérale 42, le raccord électrique peut être disposé derrière les éléments radiants 34, notamment entre un mur de support sur lequel est monté le radiateur 30 et les éléments radiants 34. Il est ainsi possible de cacher le raccord électrique 38 pour gagner en esthétisme. Lorsque le radiateur 30 comprend deux collecteurs, le raccord électrique 38 débouche de préférence entre les deux collecteurs. Lorsque le radiateur 30 comprend un seul collecteur 32 avec des éléments radiants 34 s'étendant principalement d'un seul côté de ce collecteur 32, le raccord électrique 38 débouche de préférence de ce même côté du collecteur 32.The electrical connection 38 preferably extends at the level of a side portion 48 of the side wall 42. Thus, when the radiant elements 34 are connected to the front portion 44 of the side wall 42, the electrical connection can be arranged behind the radiant elements 34, in particular between a support wall on which the radiator 30 and the radiant elements 34 are mounted. It is thus possible to hide the electrical connection 38 to improve aesthetics. When the radiator 30 comprises two collectors, the electrical connection 38 preferably opens between the two collectors. When the radiator 30 comprises a single collector 32 with radiant elements 34 extending mainly on one side of this collector 32, the electrical connection 38 preferably opens onto this same side of the collector 32.

En référence à la figure 5, l'organe de chauffage 36 est porté par le raccord électrique 38. En d'autres termes, le poids de l'organe de chauffage 36 ainsi que les efforts potentiels appliqués sur l'organe de chauffage 36 sont supportés par le raccord électrique 38. Ces efforts sont transmis par le raccord électrique 38 au collecteur 32 au niveau de l'ouverture 50 au niveau de laquelle le raccord électrique 38 est fixé au collecteur 32. L'organe de chauffage 36 est ainsi dépourvu de contact avec les parois d'extrémité inférieure 40 et supérieure dudit au moins un collecteur 32. En d'autres termes, l'organe de chauffage est monté sur la paroi latérale 42 au moyen du raccord électrique 38.In reference to the Figure 5 , the heating member 36 is carried by the electrical connection 38. In other words, the weight of the heating member 36 as well as the potential forces applied to the heating member 36 are supported by the electrical connection 38 These forces are transmitted by the electrical connection 38 to the collector 32 at the level of the opening 50 at which the electrical connection 38 is fixed to the collector 32. The heating member 36 is thus devoid of contact with the walls of lower 40 and upper end of said at least one collector 32. In other words, the heating member is mounted on the side wall 42 by means of the electrical connection 38.

Le raccord électrique 38 comprend une bague de fixation 52 fixée à la paroi latérale 42 et un organe de support 54 de l'organe de chauffage 36. L'organe de support 54 est disposé entre l'organe de chauffage 36 et la bague de fixation 52. La bague de fixation 52 et l'organe de support 54 forme un coude permettant un raccordement le long de la direction de raccordement B et à l'organe de chauffage 36 de s'étendre le long de la direction principale A. La bague de fixation 52 s'étend le long de la direction de raccordement B ledit organe de support 54 s'étend le long de la direction principale A.The electrical connection 38 comprises a fixing ring 52 fixed to the side wall 42 and a support member 54 of the heating member 36. The support member 54 is disposed between the heating member 36 and the fixing ring 52. The fixing ring 52 and the support member 54 form an elbow allowing a connection along the connection direction B and the heating member 36 to extend along the main direction A. The ring fixing member 52 extends along the connection direction B, said support member 54 extends along the main direction A.

La bague de fixation 52 et l'organe de support 54 forment un canal interne 56 de passage d'au moins un câble électrique 58 depuis l'organe de chauffage 36 vers l'extérieur dudit au moins un collecteur 32.The fixing ring 52 and the support member 54 form an internal channel 56 for the passage of at least one electrical cable 58 from the heating member 36 to the outside of said at least one collector 32.

L'organe de support 54 est par exemple vissé à la bague de fixation 52.The support member 54 is for example screwed to the fixing ring 52.

Cette configuration du raccord électrique 38 en deux parties permet un montage facilité en insérant l'organe de chauffage 36 connecté à l'organe de support 54 le long de la direction principale A au travers de l'extrémité 33 ouverte du collecteur 32. L'organe de support 54 est disposé en regard de l'ouverture 50. La bague de fixation 52 est ensuite insérée le long de la direction de raccordement B au travers de l'ouverture 50 pour être fixée à l'organe de support 54.This configuration of the electrical connection 38 in two parts allows easy assembly by inserting the heating member 36 connected to the support member 54 along the main direction A through the open end 33 of the collector 32. support member 54 is arranged opposite the opening 50. The fixing ring 52 is then inserted along the connection direction B through the opening 50 to be fixed to the support member 54.

En référence à la figure 6, un autre mode de réalisation est présenté. Le radiateur 30 est ici un radiateur à double énergie.In reference to the Figure 6 , another embodiment is presented. The radiator 30 here is a dual energy radiator.

Le radiateur 30 de la figure 6 reprend l'ensemble des caractéristiques et avantages décrits en lien avec le radiateur 30 de la figures 4 et 5. Le radiateur 30 de la figure 6 comprend un collecteur additionnel et deux raccords hydrauliques permettant de raccorder le radiateur à un circuit d'eau de chauffage.The radiator 30 of the Figure 6 includes all the characteristics and advantages described in connection with the radiator 30 of the figures 4 And 5 . The radiator 30 of the Figure 6 includes an additional collector and two hydraulic connections allowing the radiator to be connected to a heating water circuit.

Le radiateur 30 comprend ainsi un premier collecteur 32 et un deuxième collecteur 62. Les éléments radiants allongés 34 sont connectés chacun de manière mécanique et fluidique aux premier 32 et deuxième 62 collecteurs. Les premier 32 et deuxième 62 collecteurs et la pluralité d'éléments radiants 34 allongés forment le circuit de chauffage. L'organe de chauffage 36 est disposé à l'intérieur du premier collecteur 32. Le raccord électrique 38 débouche au niveau de la paroi latérale 42 du premier collecteur 32.The radiator 30 thus comprises a first collector 32 and a second collector 62. The elongated radiant elements 34 are each connected mechanically and fluidically to the first 32 and second 62 collectors. The first 32 and second 62 collectors and the plurality of elongated radiant elements 34 form the heating circuit. The heating member 36 is arranged inside the first collector 32. The electrical connection 38 opens at the side wall 42 of the first collector 32.

Le radiateur 30 de la figure 6 comprend en outre un premier 64 et un deuxième 66 raccords hydrauliques pour permettre le raccordement du radiateur 30 à un circuit d'eau de chauffage. Chacun des premier 32 et deuxième 62 collecteurs portent l'un parmi les premier 64 et deuxième 66 raccords hydrauliques. En particulier, le premier raccord hydraulique 64 est disposé au niveau de la paroi d'extrémité inférieure 40 du premier collecteur 32 et le deuxième raccord hydraulique 66 est disposé au niveau d'une paroi d'extrémité inférieure 63 du deuxième collecteur 62.The radiator 30 of the Figure 6 further comprises a first 64 and a second 66 hydraulic connections to allow the connection of the radiator 30 to a heating water circuit. Each of the first 32 and second 62 manifolds carries one of the first 64 and second 66 hydraulic connections. In particular, the first hydraulic connector 64 is arranged at the level of the lower end wall 40 of the first collector 32 and the second hydraulic connection 66 is arranged at the level of a lower end wall 63 of the second collector 62.

L'agencement du raccord électrique 38 débouchant au niveau de la paroi latérale 42 du premier collecteur 32 permet ainsi de libérer la paroi d'extrémité inférieure 40 de manière à pouvoir y positionner le premier raccord hydraulique 64. Il n'est ici plus nécessaire d'adjoindre un conduit de circulation comme dans l'exemple de la figure 3 pour le montage et le raccordement du premier raccord hydraulique 64.The arrangement of the electrical connection 38 opening out at the side wall 42 of the first collector 32 thus makes it possible to release the lower end wall 40 so as to be able to position the first hydraulic connection 64 there. It is no longer necessary here to 'add a circulation conduit as in the example of the Figure 3 for the assembly and connection of the first hydraulic connection 64.

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Radiateur (30) comprenant au moins un collecteur (32) s'étendant le long d'une direction principale (A) et une pluralité d'éléments radiants allongés (34) qui sont connectés chacun de manière mécanique et fluidique audit au moins un collecteur (32), ledit au moins un collecteur (32) et la pluralité d'éléments radiants (34) allongés formant un circuit de chauffage configuré pour recevoir un liquide de chauffage, ledit radiateur (30) comprenant en outre un organe de chauffage (36) du liquide de chauffage disposé à l'intérieur dudit au moins un collecteur (32) et/ou de l'un des éléments radiants (34), et un raccord électrique (38) disposé au travers d'une paroi dudit au moins un collecteur (32), ledit raccord électrique (38) étant connecté électriquement à l'organe de chauffage (36) pour fournir une alimentation électrique audit organe de chauffage (36), ledit au moins un collecteur (32) comprenant au moins deux parois d'extrémité (40) et au moins une paroi latérale (42) s'étendant le long de la direction principale (A) entre les parois d'extrémité (40), caractérisé en ce que le raccord électrique (38) débouche au niveau de ladite au moins une paroi latérale (42).Radiator (30) comprising at least one collector (32) extending along a principal direction (A) and a plurality of elongated radiant elements (34) which are each mechanically and fluidically connected to said at least one collector (32), said at least one collector (32) and the plurality of elongated radiant elements (34) forming a heating circuit configured to receive a heating liquid, said radiator (30) further comprising a heating member (36 ) of the heating liquid disposed inside said at least one collector (32) and/or one of the radiant elements (34), and an electrical connection (38) disposed through a wall of said at least one collector (32), said electrical connection (38) being electrically connected to the heating member (36) to provide an electrical supply to said heating member (36), said at least one collector (32) comprising at least two walls of end (40) and at least one side wall (42) extending along the main direction (A) between the end walls (40), characterized in that the electrical connection (38) opens at the level of said at least one side wall (42). Radiateur (30) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le raccord électrique (38) s'étend le long d'une direction de raccordement (B) transversale la direction principale (A).Radiator (30) according to claim 1, in which the electrical connection (38) extends along a connection direction (B) transverse to the main direction (A). Radiateur (30) selon la revendication 1 ou 2, dans lequel l'organe de chauffage (36) est porté par le raccord électrique (38).Radiator (30) according to claim 1 or 2, in which the heating member (36) is carried by the electrical connection (38). Radiateur (30) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, dans lequel l'organe de chauffage (36) est dépourvu de contact avec les parois d'extrémité dudit au moins un collecteur (32).Radiator (30) according to one of claims 1 to 3, in which the heating member (36) is devoid of contact with the end walls of said at least one collector (32). Radiateur (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel ladite au moins une paroi latérale (42) dudit au moins un collecteur (32) comprend une portion de face (44) et une portion arrière (46), les éléments radiants (34) étant connectés audit collecteur (32) au niveau de la portion de face (44), ledit raccord électrique (38) débouchant entre la portion de face (44) et la portion arrière (46) de manière à déboucher derrière les éléments radiants (34).Radiator (30) according to any one of the preceding claims, in which said at least one side wall (42) of said at least one collector (32) comprises a front portion (44) and a rear portion (46), the elements radiant radiators (34) being connected to said collector (32) at the level of the front portion (44), said electrical connection (38) opening between the front portion (44) and the rear portion (46) so as to open behind the radiant elements (34). Radiateur (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'organe de chauffage (36) s'étend le long de la direction principale (A).Radiator (30) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating member (36) extends along the main direction (A). Radiateur (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel ledit raccord électrique (38) comprend une bague de fixation (52) fixée à ladite au moins une paroi latérale (42) et un organe de support (54) de l'organe de chauffage (36) disposé entre l'organe de chauffage (36) et la bague de fixation (52), ledit organe de support (54) et la bague de fixation (52) formant un canal interne (56) de passage d'au moins un câble électrique (58) depuis l'organe de chauffage (36) vers l'extérieur dudit au moins un collecteur (30).Radiator (30) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said electrical connection (38) comprises a fixing ring (52) fixed to said at least one side wall (42) and a support member (54) of the heating member (36) disposed between the heating member (36) and the fixing ring (52), said support member (54) and the fixing ring (52) forming an internal passage channel (56) at least one electric cable (58) from the heating member (36) to the outside of said at least one collector (30). Radiateur (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendication précédentes, comprenant un premier (64) et un deuxième (66) raccords hydrauliques permettant un raccordement du radiateur (30) à un circuit d'eau de chauffage.Radiator (30) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a first (64) and a second (66) hydraulic connections allowing connection of the radiator (30) to a heating water circuit. Radiateur (30) selon la revendication 8, dans lequel l'un parmi les premier (64) et deuxième (66) raccords hydrauliques est disposé au niveau d'une paroi d'extrémité (40) dudit au moins collecteur (32) pour permettre une circulation du liquide de chauffage au travers de l'un parmi les premier (64) et deuxième (66) raccords hydrauliques le long de la direction principale (A).Radiator (30) according to claim 8, wherein one of the first (64) and second (66) hydraulic connections is disposed at an end wall (40) of said at least manifold (32) to allow circulating the heating liquid through one of the first (64) and second (66) hydraulic connections along the main direction (A). Radiateur (30) selon la revendication 9, dans lequel l'un parmi les premier (64) et deuxième (66) raccords hydraulique est fixé audit au moins un collecteur (32) au niveau d'une paroi d'extrémité inférieure (40).A radiator (30) according to claim 9, wherein one of the first (64) and second (66) hydraulic connections is attached to said at least one manifold (32) at a lower end wall (40) . Radiateur (30) selon l'une des revendications 8 à 10, dans lequel comprenant un premier (32) et un deuxième (62) collecteurs, le premier collecteur (32) s'étendant le long de la direction principale (A), la pluralité d'éléments radiants (34) allongés étant connectés chacun de manière mécanique et fluidique auxdits premier (32) et deuxième (62) collecteurs, les premier (32) et deuxième (62) collecteurs et la pluralité d'éléments radiants (34) allongés formant le circuit de chauffage, l'organe de chauffage (36) étant disposé à l'intérieur dudit premier collecteur (32), le raccord électrique débouchant au niveau d'une paroi latérale (42) du premier collecteur (32), chacun des premier (32) et deuxième (62) collecteurs portant l'un parmi les premier (64) et deuxième (66) raccords hydrauliques.Radiator (30) according to one of claims 8 to 10, in which comprising a first (32) and a second (62) collectors, the first collector (32) extending along the main direction (A), the a plurality of elongated radiant elements (34) each being mechanically and fluidically connected to said first (32) and second (62) collectors, the first (32) and second (62) collectors and the plurality of radiant elements (34) elongated forming the heating circuit, the heating member (36) being arranged inside said first collector (32), the electrical connection opening at a side wall (42) of the first collector (32), each first (32) and second (62) manifolds carrying one of the first (64) and second (66) hydraulic connections.
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