ES2326058B1 - MASTIL WITH HEATING AND AIR COOLING. - Google Patents

Abstract

Mast with heating and cooling by air.

The system consists of a structure that works as a base for the mast of a deck. Inside the structure we found two fans that guide their propulsion in the senses opposites The ascending superior and the descending inferior, existing between them a space connected with the outside by hole means as an intake air intake. Each one of they are tightly connected with a driving way specific, composed of insulating and refractory material that It contains an electrical resistance inside that heats the air (if activated) that circulates inside, until air outlets, covered, to avoid accidents, with parts in which grilles are enshrined. It also has the possibility of introducing refrigerated air into the system through from an external connection socket.

Description

Mast with heating and cooling by air.

The present invention relates to a system which allows to create a warm atmosphere in outdoor terraces of hospitality and others, regardless of the temperature in the street, or lower the temperature in the environment in the days That this is advisable.

Background of the invention

The following devices are known: Heating stoves ("mushroom" type) and heat lamps. Also various types of fans.

Technical problem raised

It would be desirable to be able to heat or cool a outer covered space in the most homogeneous way possible, without noise and with reduced energy consumption, in addition to saving Useful site in these areas. Also try to eliminate the risks of injury or burns that involve devices currently in use. And above all creating a pleasant environment for people found in these enclosures.

For this, the present invention has a air currents generation system that extend throughout the desired surface, creating an atmosphere of heated air or cooled throughout the space bounded by a cover.

It is equipped with an air generation system protected and insulated hot that allows to touch the mast without any risk of burn as well as being very quiet.

It also has a connection socket for a external air cooling equipment.

The device becomes an integral part of the cover support, which implies that it no longer occupies space.

Description of the invention

The Mast with Heating and Cooling by Air is a device designed to artificially air condition a outdoor space (terrace, awning, tent etc.). It has one or several heat emitting bulbs (powered by electrical energy). The purpose of these is to heat the column of air that is  inside the mast This, once it reaches the right temperature, it will ascend through the tube to the deck or the air vents of the system, from which it moves according to the behavior of the air hot, creating convective currents that managed in a way adequate, generate an atmosphere of air at a temperature higher than environment under cover. It can also be pushed, this column of air by a fan that accelerates it and increases the flow of exit.

Another way to spread the heated air is push it out through an area below the heat source, a fan (as quiet as possible) pushes the hot air to exit through holes located at the bottom of the mast. The hot air that flows through them tends to rise. Part of this air can be held under the pincer tables, maintaining a pleasant temperature for legs and feet of the users

For this circuit to work properly, an outdoor air intake is necessary in the middle zone of the mast, where to renew the heating that leaves the system. All holes, whether cold or warm air inlet, or hot air outlets, are covered by a rack protective that prevents access to the interior of the system where air temperatures are high and can be dangerous Introduce body parts. The number and form of the outputs It will depend on the area to be heated.

Once the convection circuit of air, less and less energy is needed to heat the column, since the air entering is at a temperature higher than outside environment (initial air or air off deck). In this way there will come a time when the air entering the mast will always be at the same temperature, and it will be necessary to apply little energy to heat it to the optimal outlet temperature.

To save energy in the system, the Mast walls should be coated on its inner face, of a heat insulating material, which will prevent the heating of the same. This way when you touch it you will feel that it is cold, like corresponds to the touch of the metal, or something hot (if the insulation is not complete or internal system temperatures they make it inevitable), but in no case will there be a risk of suffer a burn In addition, the areas around the source of heat are covered (on their inner faces) of a material refractory, which allows to accumulate heat and generate temperatures suitable for the system with lower energy consumption.

Above the central air intake, you can locate a connection socket that allows the mast to be implemented, a external refrigerated air device. The objective of this device will cool the air that comes out of the sockets upper (pushed by a fan) so that when leaving the outside, cool the air mass under the cover. Like the air cold descends, it is useless such application in the shots lower.

These devices can be assembled together or separately generating only hot air or cold air.

Brief description of the drawings

For the best understanding of all that remains described herein, some drawings are attached in the that a practical case of Mast construction with Heating and Cooling by Air.

Figure 1 represents a front view of the mast where the outer cover of the mast is distinguished (1), with their thickening to house the fans (1a) the sockets of outside air inlet (1b), upper and lower outlets of air (1c) and foot (1d). The structure is located on the adapter for deck masts (2) and the mast of a cover (3).

Figure 2 represents a front view of the device, like figure 1, but it also shows us the internal system components: The fans that drive the air (4) connected to the internal conduit and outlet duct of air (5) (of insulating and refractory ceramic material or similar) where electrical resistors are located (6). In the upper part, the mast of a cover (3) is fixed by a bolt (7) on the adapter (2) to provide stability and stiffness structural. Above the upper fan (4) the external connection socket (8) intended to introduce air refrigerated in the system.

Figure 3 represents the same view as 2 but on the mast a sunshade cover (9) is added. At side air cooling equipment (10) with its central unit (10a) and a hose or conduit (10b) that joins to the system by the external socket (8).

Figure 4 represents a top view of a cut at the height of the deck mast (3) where distinguish: the adapter (2), the top of the cover mast outside (1) with thickening for the fan upper (1a), upper air outlets (1c) and protections of these to prevent access to dangerous areas (1e).

Description of a preferred embodiment

The system in question consists of a structure (1) that functions as the base on which the mast is implemented (from different diameters) (3) of a cover (9) with the help of a adapter (2) and fixing it by means of a bolt (7). Inside of structure we find two fans (4) that orient their propulsion in opposite directions. The ascending superior and the lower descending. Each one of them is communicated hermetically with a specific driving (5), composed of insulating and refractory material that contains inside an electric heater (6) that heats the air (if active) that circulates inside to the four outputs of air (1c) at ninety degrees, covered to prevent accidents with pieces (1e) in which grilles are enshrined.

The fans (4) determine, by their size to obtain an adequate air flow, that the structure (1) present two thickening (1a). These are found approximately in the center of the structure cover (1) and one over the other, forming a kind of eight. The central part of this eight, it presents some perforations (1b) that work as of air intake jacks for fans (4).

In the upper air duct (5) a external connection socket (8), which allows direct input to the air duct cooled by an external device (10).

The air inside the device it is pushed by the action of the fans (4) and replaced by the one who enters through the intake sockets (1b). Going to duct (5) this can be heated by resistance electric (6), can circulate at room temperature, or it can be cooled by a stream of chilled air from the outside through the external connection socket (8) (the latter case only in the upper duct).

The heated air, after passing the exits (1c) comes into contact with outside air and travels in currents convection, mainly upwards, since its temperature is higher. The air coming from the upper outlets (1c) ascends to the deck (9) and after cooling on contact with it tends to descend. The air coming from the exits lower (1c) ascends and part of it can be trapped under furniture (chairs, tables, tablecloths). Together they create a "bubble" of hot air under the cover.

Claims (4)

1. Mast with Heating and Air Cooling, characterized by being a base for supporting a roof that has a system that allows to create an atmosphere of heated or cooled air under the covered space. This consists of heat generating elements that are placed inside the mast and that allow heating the existing air column in it. This air that reaches the outside through at least one specific outlet at each end of the system, generates convection currents that allow to create an "atmosphere" of hot air, or of cooled air that only comes out from the top and from an external device coupled to a socket in the mast, or simply displacing air at room temperature. 2. Mast with Heating and Air Cooling, according to claim 1, characterized by using at least one fan to push the air out through the holes or outlets. 3. Mast with Heating and Air Cooling, according to claim 1, characterized by having the inner walls formed or covered with thermal and refractory insulating material. 4. Mast with Heating and Air Cooling, according to claim 1, characterized by having grilles or similar protective elements that cover all the air inlet and outlet holes to avoid accidents.