GB2162056A

GB2162056A - Personal heating and communication system

Info

Publication number: GB2162056A
Application number: GB08418882A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Reginald Warneford Evans
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1984-07-24
Filing date: 1984-07-24
Publication date: 1986-01-29
Also published as: GB8418882D0

Abstract

A chassis can be fitted to a chair, work bench, machine or other apparatus to supply a person with heat over their whole body and also to supply a full communication system and other services. The chassis 4 may comprise a heating lamp 15, reading lamp 13, an emergency warning light (23), and a heating panel 17. Control panel 21 houses switches 22 for control of e.g., a cooker or television, switches 24 for control of an intercom, telephone or radio and switches 19 which are control or dimmer switches to regulate the heat from panel 17 and lamp 15. Standard 7 is mounted by bracket 5, which may be turned in any direction. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Personel heating and communication system This invention relates to a fitting that provides heat and communication for one person. The fitting is attached to or built into a chair or other furniture, work benches or machinery, and provides heat for the comfort of a person without the need to use any other source of heat.

There are many systems of heating domestically and industrially which provide heat to large areas but only partial and uneven heat to a person. This invention provides adequate heat for a person sitting in a chair working at a bench or using machinery. This system envelopes a person from head to foot, providing where required a full communication system and other services that could be needed.

According to the present invention there is provided a frame and a standard which is fitted to the chair, bench, machine or any other apparatus where a person needs to be provided with warmth.

To the frame and standard are fitted heating elements and a floor level a heating panel provides heat upwards with the other elements flooding the upper part of the body with heat and light to the requirements of the person. In addition intercom, telephone, and entertainment controls and facilities are provided where necessary from a single control panel fitted in conjunction with this system.

A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described byway of an example using a standard club chair.

Figure 1 shows the basic lighting system fitted to a chair frame indicating the method of positioning the upper heating element; Figure 2 shows the detail of the lower section of the frame.

Figure 3 shows the upper section or the standard.

Figure 4 shows the complete assembly with heating lamp, reading lamp, floor heating panel and control box.

Atube of suitable strength and size is cut offtofit vertically up the back of the chair long enough to extend from the bottom rail to clear the back of the top of the chair shown in figure 1. This tube is shown as 1 and is fixed by two saddle brackets, 2 this tube is mitred at an angle that will allow another suitably mitred tube to be fitted so that the other tube becomes in a plumb position 3. This fitting can be made by a collar, welding or bending in which case this would be allowed for and added to the length of the original tube, 1. This upright tube 4 is fitted with a spigit 6 and a collar and Y bracket 5 which will allow the Y bracket to turn into any position i.e.

backwards and forwards and side to side. The Y bracket is shown in its position on 1 drawing in a forward position. It is located as shown in 8 using a drop nosed pin 9 which allows the heating element to be pushed away when it is not needed, but positively re-positioned instantly.

Figure 3 shows the mast or standard 7 which sits into the Y bracket 5 and 10 shows the U bracket fitted at the head and 11 the element supporting arm 14 being the locating pin which also holds the reading lamp 13. The arm 11 is raised and lowered by the screw 12. The upper heating element is 15. 23 shows a hazard warning light which is for use in any emergency and can be operated from the control panel.

Figure 4 shows the complete assembly with the wiring from the elements to the control panel. 16 is the position of the tray which houses the floor heating element when not in use. 17 is the heating element in a position for use. 18 is the chair frame.

By referring to the drawings this invention can be constructed and it will be seen that it can be adapted into the fields that have been described. By the use of the controls the amount of heat needed can be metered over a wide range and controlled so that either a greater or lesser heat can be supplied, either at ground level or from above. Not only does this give individual heating it allows in the case of a chair for the heating system to go with the chair to any point of advantage and no longer is a person confined to sitting in front of a fire but can move to any part of the room and sit in the most draughty of places and watch the world go by with full enjoyment. In industry it allows for each operative to have the warmth best suited to them as opposed to the present systems of having the heat predetermined which in most cases leave a lot to be desired.

The provision of warmth at floor level in this invention will now be described there is a metal tray fitted inside the bottom frame this is shown as 16 it has a top and a bottom and is open at the front, it is fitted with guide rails which will allow 17 which is a heating pad or industrially be known as a duck board to be stowed when not needed underneath the chair. In the case of the example figure 14 this will be made of a size to fit under the chair and will be large enough to take the feet of a person. It is a metal container which has built into it a heating element which is wired to the control panel and through a dimmer switch 16 allowing for the control of the temperature. The control panel shown in figure 420 is the panel that will fit on the arm to hold all the communications and controls.

The control panel is shown in a typical position and shows 21 a bank of light and communication point switches. 22 are heavier switches that would control such things as cookers, television, and other ancilliary plant. 24 would deal with intercom, telephone, etc. 19 are two switches which are control or dimmer switches which allow the user to regulate the heat required for the comfort of their feet or the heat from above 15.

The control panel can house many other switches to control fully a persons leasure, hospitalisation or confined life.

1. A personel heating and communication system comprising of a chassis which fits to a chair or other furniture or appliances that houses heating elements to provide a person with adequate heat over the whole of their body from heat to feet. This heat is controlled. The system provides for means of communication and controls for radio, television,

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Claims

**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Personel heating and communication system This invention relates to a fitting that provides heat and communication for one person. The fitting is attached to or built into a chair or other furniture, work benches or machinery, and provides heat for the comfort of a person without the need to use any other source of heat. There are many systems of heating domestically and industrially which provide heat to large areas but only partial and uneven heat to a person. This invention provides adequate heat for a person sitting in a chair working at a bench or using machinery. This system envelopes a person from head to foot, providing where required a full communication system and other services that could be needed. According to the present invention there is provided a frame and a standard which is fitted to the chair, bench, machine or any other apparatus where a person needs to be provided with warmth. To the frame and standard are fitted heating elements and a floor level a heating panel provides heat upwards with the other elements flooding the upper part of the body with heat and light to the requirements of the person. In addition intercom, telephone, and entertainment controls and facilities are provided where necessary from a single control panel fitted in conjunction with this system. A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described byway of an example using a standard club chair. Figure 1 shows the basic lighting system fitted to a chair frame indicating the method of positioning the upper heating element; Figure 2 shows the detail of the lower section of the frame. Figure 3 shows the upper section or the standard. Figure 4 shows the complete assembly with heating lamp, reading lamp, floor heating panel and control box. Atube of suitable strength and size is cut offtofit vertically up the back of the chair long enough to extend from the bottom rail to clear the back of the top of the chair shown in figure 1. This tube is shown as 1 and is fixed by two saddle brackets, 2 this tube is mitred at an angle that will allow another suitably mitred tube to be fitted so that the other tube becomes in a plumb position 3. This fitting can be made by a collar, welding or bending in which case this would be allowed for and added to the length of the original tube, 1. This upright tube 4 is fitted with a spigit 6 and a collar and Y bracket 5 which will allow the Y bracket to turn into any position i.e. backwards and forwards and side to side. The Y bracket is shown in its position on 1 drawing in a forward position. It is located as shown in 8 using a drop nosed pin 9 which allows the heating element to be pushed away when it is not needed, but positively re-positioned instantly. Figure 3 shows the mast or standard 7 which sits into the Y bracket 5 and 10 shows the U bracket fitted at the head and 11 the element supporting arm 14 being the locating pin which also holds the reading lamp 13. The arm 11 is raised and lowered by the screw 12. The upper heating element is 15. 23 shows a hazard warning light which is for use in any emergency and can be operated from the control panel. Figure 4 shows the complete assembly with the wiring from the elements to the control panel. 16 is the position of the tray which houses the floor heating element when not in use. 17 is the heating element in a position for use. 18 is the chair frame. By referring to the drawings this invention can be constructed and it will be seen that it can be adapted into the fields that have been described. By the use of the controls the amount of heat needed can be metered over a wide range and controlled so that either a greater or lesser heat can be supplied, either at ground level or from above. Not only does this give individual heating it allows in the case of a chair for the heating system to go with the chair to any point of advantage and no longer is a person confined to sitting in front of a fire but can move to any part of the room and sit in the most draughty of places and watch the world go by with full enjoyment. In industry it allows for each operative to have the warmth best suited to them as opposed to the present systems of having the heat predetermined which in most cases leave a lot to be desired. The provision of warmth at floor level in this invention will now be described there is a metal tray fitted inside the bottom frame this is shown as 16 it has a top and a bottom and is open at the front, it is fitted with guide rails which will allow 17 which is a heating pad or industrially be known as a duck board to be stowed when not needed underneath the chair. In the case of the example figure 14 this will be made of a size to fit under the chair and will be large enough to take the feet of a person. It is a metal container which has built into it a heating element which is wired to the control panel and through a dimmer switch 16 allowing for the control of the temperature. The control panel shown in figure 420 is the panel that will fit on the arm to hold all the communications and controls. The control panel is shown in a typical position and shows 21 a bank of light and communication point switches. 22 are heavier switches that would control such things as cookers, television, and other ancilliary plant. 24 would deal with intercom, telephone, etc. 19 are two switches which are control or dimmer switches which allow the user to regulate the heat required for the comfort of their feet or the heat from above 15. The control panel can house many other switches to control fully a persons leasure, hospitalisation or confined life. CLAIMS

1. A personel heating and communication system comprising of a chassis which fits to a chair or other furniture or appliances that houses heating elements to provide a person with adequate heat over the whole of their body from heat to feet. This heat is controlled. The system provides for means of communication and controls for radio, television, emergency systems and functions such as controls for cookers, washers etc.

2. A personel heating and communication system as claimed in 1 wherein, the heating element is a heat lamp positioned above the person and is raised and lowered and moved backwards and forwards and to either side to the requirements of the person.

3. A personel heating and communication system as claimed in 1 or claim 2 wherein, the heating lamp is assisted with an ordinary electric light and is controlled so that they can be used independantly.

4. A personel heating and communication system as claimed in 1 or claim 2 or claim 3 wherein, the heating and lighting lamp are controlled by hand regulated thermostat or dimmer switch.

5. A personel heating and communication system as claimed in 1 or claim 2 or claim 3 or claim 4 wherein, an emergency warning light is fitted and controlled by the occupant.

6. A personel heating and communication system as claimed in 1 or claim 2 or claim 3 or claim 4 or claim 5 wherein, the mast of the chassis is made to revolve in a circle enabling it to function at any angle its radius will cover.

7. A personel heating and communication system as claimed in 1 or claim 2 or claim 3 or claim 4 or claim 5 or claim 6 wherein, the heated foot pad or duck board is provided which is stowed beneath the chair and can be drawn forward for use in front of the chair or removed and used in any corresponding position to coincide with the area that the heat lamp is occupying or used independantly in any other position, this heat pad is controlled by hand and can be used independantly or in conjunction with the heat lamp.

8. A personel heating and communication system as claimed in 1 or claim 2 or claim 3 or claim 4 or claim 5 or claim 6 or claim 7 wherein, the systems are controlled from a control panel fitted to the chair which will control any or all of the functions in the previous claims, and in addition hold controls and apparatus for intercom, telephone, radio, T.V. or any other mechanical or computerised function.

9. A personel heating and communication system as claimed in 1 or claim 2 or claim 3 or claim 4 or claim 5 or claim 6 or claim 7 or claim 8 wherein, the heating system and communication is used by personel in commercial and industrial factory plants and offices as single unit person system.

10. A personal heating and communication system as claimed in any of the preceeding claims from 1 to 9 inclusive substantially as described herein wherein the heater and liught unit is a fitting to a bed which supplies warmth to the occupant whether they be in a prostrate or sitting position and by its radiant and reflective warmth gives the person extreme comfort and well being as opposed to the stuffiness of a heated bed.

10. A personel heating and communication system as claimed in any of the preceeding claims from 1 to 9 inclusive substantially as described herein and in the specifications with reference to drawings figures 1 to 4.

Amendments to the claims have been filed, and have the following effect: *(a) Claims 1,2,7 and 8 above have been deleted or textually amended.

*(b) New or textually amended claims have been filed as follows:- *(c) Claim 10 above has been re-numbered as Claim 11 and its appendancy corrected.

1. A personal heating and communication system comprising of a chassis which fits to a chair or other furniture appliances ie, beds, tables, office desks and equipment, all woodworking and engineering machinery for use internally or externally and for medical application, whereby heating elements supported by the chassis and in conjunction with the chassis provide a person with adequate heat overthe whole of their body from head to feet. The fitting provides heat personally to the occupier or user and is personally controlled to their desire and requirements. The system provides for communication and controls for radio, television, emergency systems and warnings, including controls for domestic machinery, and office and factory supervision.

2. A personal heating and communication system as claimed in 1 wherein the heating element is a heat lamp positioned above the person and can be raised backwards and forwards, to either side, and in a complete circle to the requirements of the person allowing ie, a chair userto move their heatto a table for meals etc or the other operators to be able to position their heat to the different positions of their work.

7. A personal heating and communication system as claimed in 1 or claim 2 or claim 3 or claim 4 or claim 5 or claim 6 wherein the heated foot pad or duck board is provided which is stowed beneath the chair and can be drawn forward for use in front of the chair or removed and used in any corresponding position to coincide with the area that the heat lamp is occupying or used independantly in any other position. This heat pad is controlled by hand and can be used independantly or in conjunction with the heat lamp, allowing also for its use in any other position.

8. A personal heating and communication system as claimed in 1 or claim 2 or claim 3 or claim 4 or claim 5 or claim 6 or claim 7 wherein the systems are controlled from a control panel fitted to the chair which will control any or all of the functions in the previous claims, and in addition hold controls and apparatus for intercom, telephone, radio, T.V. or any other mechanical or computerised function allowing for individual control between user and communication with management.