GB2162632A - Ventilator for providing ventilation through an aperture in a panel - Google Patents

Ventilator for providing ventilation through an aperture in a panel Download PDF

Info

Publication number
GB2162632A
GB2162632A GB08519102A GB8519102A GB2162632A GB 2162632 A GB2162632 A GB 2162632A GB 08519102 A GB08519102 A GB 08519102A GB 8519102 A GB8519102 A GB 8519102A GB 2162632 A GB2162632 A GB 2162632A
Authority
GB
United Kingdom
Prior art keywords
panel
ventilation
aperture
ventilator
ventilator according
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Granted
Application number
GB08519102A
Other versions
GB8519102D0 (en
GB2162632B (en
Inventor
Colin Frederick Gibson
David Bottomore
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Glidevale Building and Products Ltd
Original Assignee
Glidevale Building and Products Ltd
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Priority claimed from GB848419885A external-priority patent/GB8419885D0/en
Priority claimed from GB848419860A external-priority patent/GB8419860D0/en
Application filed by Glidevale Building and Products Ltd filed Critical Glidevale Building and Products Ltd
Priority to GB08519102A priority Critical patent/GB2162632B/en
Publication of GB8519102D0 publication Critical patent/GB8519102D0/en
Publication of GB2162632A publication Critical patent/GB2162632A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of GB2162632B publication Critical patent/GB2162632B/en
Expired legal-status Critical Current

Links

Classifications

    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F13/00—Details common to, or for air-conditioning, air-humidification, ventilation or use of air currents for screening
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F13/00—Details common to, or for air-conditioning, air-humidification, ventilation or use of air currents for screening
    • F24F13/08—Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Building Environments (AREA)

Abstract

The ventilator 1 comprises a ventilation member 6 adapted to permit the passage of air therethrough, and securing means 10, 10a adapted to secure the ventilation member 6 to the panel. The member comprises an apertured sheet and to the upper surface of the sheet is secured a locating member 8 having a grid structure 8a defining apertures 7. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Ventilator for providing ventilation through an aperture in a panel This invention relates to a ventilator for providing ventilation through an aperture in a panel.
According to the present invention there is provided a ventilator for providing ventilation through an aperture in a panel, comprising a ventilation member adapted to permit the passage of air therethrough, and securing means adapted to secure the ventilation member to the panel.
Preferably the ventilation member is adapted to engage a face of the panel in the region surrounding the aperture of the panel. To this end the ventilation member can be provided with a greater area than the aperture.
Advantageously the securing means comprises at least one securing member adapted to extend through the aperture to engage a face of the panel opposite to the face engaged by the ventilation member. Preferably the or each securing member is constructed so that in use it is biassed towards the face of the panel which it engages. To this end the or each securing member is desirably resiliently deformable.
The force exerted by the or each securing member against the panel, is balanced by an equal and opposite force exerted by the ventilation member against the opposite face of the panel thereby holding the ventilator in place on the panel. The securing members act as a clip to clip the ventilator to the panel.
Preferably two securing members are provided one at each end of the ventilation member.
Preferably the or each securing member is of generally U-shaped configuration and comprises two side portions extending from the ventilation member, and a panel engaging portion extending between the ends of the side portions remote from the ventilation member. Desirably each side portion includes a first part extending substantially parallel to the ventilation member, and a second part extending towards the ventilation member.
Preferably the ventilation member comprises an apertured sheet.
Desirably a locating member is provided on the ventilation member, said locating member being configured and dimensioned such that in use it is a close fit with the aperture of the panel. The locating member preferably extends substantially transverse to the ventilation member so that a recess is formed between the locating member and that part of the ventilation member which engages the first face of the panel in which recess the panel can be received.
The locating member is preferably integral with the or each securing member.
In a preferred embodiment a slot is provided between the securing means and the ventilation means which can receive the panel during the insertion of the ventilator in the aperture of the panel. This facilitates quick and easy insertion of the ventilator. Desirably the or each slot is defined between the side portions of the or each securing member and the locating member.
The resiliently deformable nature of the or each securing member enables the width of the slot to be varied in order to accommodate different thicknesses of panel.
The ventilator may conveniently be made of a thermoplastics material, and may be formed by injection moulding.
The panel may, for example, be a soffite board, a fascia board or other forms of panels and boards in building and roof structures.
Reference is now made to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a perspective view of a ventilator according to the invention shown in position in a panel; and Figures 2 to 6 are cross-sectional side elevations of a ventilator according to the invention showing how the ventilator is inserted into an aperture of a panel.
Referring to Figure 1 a ventilator generally designated 1 is shown in position in a panel 2. In Figure 1 the panel 2 comprises a soffite board which is secured to a fascia board 20 in a roof structure (not shown). A batten 21 is provided for securing the panel 2 to the fascia board 20 and a batten 22 is provided for securing the panel 2 to a brick structure (not shown).
The panel 2 is provided with a first face 3, a second face 4 opposite to the first face 3, and an aperture 5 (see Figures 2 to 6). The aperture 5 of the panel 2 is defined by a plurality of walls 5a, Sb, 5c, 5d and each of the walls extends transverse to the first and second faces 3, 4.
The ventilator 1 includes a ventilation member which comprises a rectangular apertured sheet 6.
In Figure 1 the apertured sheet 6 is provided with a plurality of apertures (not shown). A mesh or flyscreen (not shown) may be affixed to the apertured sheet 6 so that it covers the or each aperture of the sheet 6. The or each aperture of the sheet 6 provides a ventilation path through the ventilation member.
The apertured sheet 6 extends over an area which is larger than the aperture 5 of the panel 2.
In this way part of an upper surface 6a of the sheet 6 can engage the first surface 3 of the panel 2.
A locating member 8 is secured to the upper surface 6a of the apertured sheet 6 and extends substantially transverse thereto. The locating member 8 is provided with a grid structure 8a which defines a plurality of square shaped apertures 7. The square shaped apertures 7 communicate with the apertures of the sheet 6. The locating member 8 and the grid structure 8a are integral with the apertured sheet 6.
The locating member 8 is of the same configuration as the aperture 5 of the panel (i.e. of rectangular configuration in the embodiment shown in the drawings). The locating member 8 is dimensioned so that it is a close fit with the walls 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d of the panel 2.
The locating member 8 and the part of the upper surface 6a of the sheet 6 which engages the first face 3 of the panel 2 define a recess 9 into which the panel 2 can be received. As shown in Figures 1 and 6 the locating member 8 extends through the aperture 5.
Securing means in the form of two securing members 10 and 10a is integrally formed with the locating member 8. The securing means is rigid with the ventilation member. The securing members 10 and 10a are provided with two side portions 11 and 12, and 11a and 12a respectively. The side portions 11, 11a, 12, 12a are integrally formed with the locating member 8.
A panel engaging portion 13 extends between the end of each side portion 11 and 12 remote from the locating member 8, and substantially transverse to the side portions. In addition a panel engaging portion 13a extends between the end of each side portion Ila and 12a remote from the locating member 8, and substantially transverse to the side portions.
The securing members 10 and 10a are resiliently deformable and are constructed so that when the ventilator is in position in the panel 2 the panel engaging portions 13 and i3a are biassed towards, and exert a force upon, the second face 4 of the panel. The part of the surface 6a of the apertured sheet 6 engaging the first face 3 of the panel 2 exerts an equal and opposite force on the first face of the panel. These forces hold the ventilator 1 in position.
A longitudinal slot 14 is provided between each of the side portions 11 and 12 and the locating member 8, and a longitudinal slot 14a is provided between each of the side portions 11a and 12a and the locating member 8. The purpose of the longitudinal slots 14, 14a will become apparent later in the description.
The method of insertion of the ventilator 1 into the panel 2 will now be described with reference to Figures 2 to 6.
In Figure 2 the ventilator 1 has been disposed adjacent the first face 3 of the panel 2 and the panel engaging member 13 of the securing member 10 is brought into engagement with the second surface 4 of the panel 2.
The ventilator 1 is then moved in the direction indicated by the arrow A in Figures 2 to 6 (i.e. towards the wall 5d) in order to place the panel 2 into the longitudinal slot 14 defined by the securing member 10 and the locating member 8. This movement is continued until the clip 10a is clear of the wall 5b of the aperture 5 (see Figure 3) so that the ventilator 1 can be moved through the aperture 5 (see Figure 4) without having to deform the apertured sheet 6.
The securing members 10 and 10a are flexible so that the vvidth of the slots 14 and 14a can be varied in order to accommodate panels of different thicknesses.
The panel engaging member 13a of the clip 10a is then brought into engagement with the second surface 4 of the panel 3 and the ventilator is moved in the direction indicated by arrow B in the drawings (i.e. towards the wall 5b). This is illustrated in Figure 5, and the movement is continued until the wall Sb enters the recess 9.
The movement in direction B is further continued until the panel 2 is moved out of the longitudinal slot 14 and is urged into the recess 9. At this point the panel 2 is completely received in the recess 9 as illustrated in Figure 6.
It is clear from the foregoing that the provision of the longitudinal slots 14 and 14a enable the panel 2 to be inserted into the aperture 6 of the panel 3 without any deformation of the ventilating member. This makes the insertion of the ventilator quick and easy and also permits the ventilating member to be made from rigid materials of high strength.

Claims (12)

1. A ventilator for providing ventilation through an aperture in a panel, comprising a ventilation member adapted to permit the passage of air therethrough, and securing means adapted to secure the ventilation member to the panel.
2. A ventilator according to Claim 1 in which the ventilation member is adapted to engage a face of the panel in the region surrounding the aperture of the panel.
3. A ventilator according to Claim 2 in which the securing means comprises at least one securing member adapted to extend through the aperture to engage a face of the panel opposite to the face engaged by the panel member.
4. A ventilator according to Claim 3 in which the or each securing member is constructed so that in use it is biassed towards the face of the panel which it engages.
5. A ventilator according to Claim 3 or 4 in which the securing member is of generally Ushaped configuration and comprises two side portions extending from the ventilation member, and a panel engaging portion extending between the ends of the side portions remote from the ventilation member.
6. A ventilator according to Claim 5 in which each side portion includes a first part extending substantially parallel to the ventilation member, and a second part extending towards the ventilation member.
7. A ventilator according to any preceding claim in which the ventilation member comprises an apertured sheet.
8. A ventilator according to any preceding claim in which a locating member is provided on the ventilation member, said locating member being configured and dimensioned such that in use it is a close fit with the aperture of the panel.
9. A ventilator according to Claim 8 in which the locating member extends substantially transverse to the ventilation member so that a recess is formed between the locating member and the part of the ventilation member which is adapted to engage the face of the panel.
10. A ventilator according to any preceding claim in which a slot is provided between the securing means and the ventilation member which can receive the panel during insertion of the venti lator in the aperture of the panel.
11. A ventilator according to Claim 10 when dependant upon Claim 5, in which the or each slot is defined between the side portions of the or each securing member and the locating member.
12. A ventilator for providing ventilation through an aperture in a panel substantially as herein described with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawings.
GB08519102A 1984-08-03 1985-07-29 Ventilator for providing ventilation through an aperture in a panel Expired GB2162632B (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB08519102A GB2162632B (en) 1984-08-03 1985-07-29 Ventilator for providing ventilation through an aperture in a panel

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB848419885A GB8419885D0 (en) 1984-08-03 1984-08-03 Ventilator
GB848419860A GB8419860D0 (en) 1983-11-08 1984-08-03 Controlled descent device
GB08519102A GB2162632B (en) 1984-08-03 1985-07-29 Ventilator for providing ventilation through an aperture in a panel

Publications (3)

Publication Number Publication Date
GB8519102D0 GB8519102D0 (en) 1985-09-04
GB2162632A true GB2162632A (en) 1986-02-05
GB2162632B GB2162632B (en) 1988-11-09

Family

ID=27262433

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
GB08519102A Expired GB2162632B (en) 1984-08-03 1985-07-29 Ventilator for providing ventilation through an aperture in a panel

Country Status (1)

Country Link
GB (1) GB2162632B (en)

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2204122A (en) * 1987-03-20 1988-11-02 Titon Hardware Ventilator
US5718086A (en) * 1996-06-10 1998-02-17 Dunn; George A. Method and apparatus for continuous soffit venting

Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB232827A (en) *
GB374313A (en) * 1931-07-18 1932-06-09 En Tout Cas Company Syston Ltd Improvements in or relating to ventilating means for poultry houses, loose boxes, buildings, horse boxes and other vehicles and structures
GB499691A (en) * 1937-02-25 1939-01-27 Chatsworth Invest Proprietary Improvements in and connected with ventilating devices
GB1112613A (en) * 1964-09-30 1968-05-08 Svenska Flaektfabriken Ab Air distributor
GB1454511A (en) * 1973-02-03 1976-11-03 Micro Precision Mouldings Chel Ventilator assemblies
GB2116309A (en) * 1982-02-26 1983-09-21 Glidevale Building Prod Roof space ventilator

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB232827A (en) *
GB374313A (en) * 1931-07-18 1932-06-09 En Tout Cas Company Syston Ltd Improvements in or relating to ventilating means for poultry houses, loose boxes, buildings, horse boxes and other vehicles and structures
GB499691A (en) * 1937-02-25 1939-01-27 Chatsworth Invest Proprietary Improvements in and connected with ventilating devices
GB1112613A (en) * 1964-09-30 1968-05-08 Svenska Flaektfabriken Ab Air distributor
GB1454511A (en) * 1973-02-03 1976-11-03 Micro Precision Mouldings Chel Ventilator assemblies
GB2116309A (en) * 1982-02-26 1983-09-21 Glidevale Building Prod Roof space ventilator

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2204122A (en) * 1987-03-20 1988-11-02 Titon Hardware Ventilator
GB2204122B (en) * 1987-03-20 1990-12-05 Titon Hardware Ventilator
US5718086A (en) * 1996-06-10 1998-02-17 Dunn; George A. Method and apparatus for continuous soffit venting

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
GB8519102D0 (en) 1985-09-04
GB2162632B (en) 1988-11-09

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US5338255A (en) Air duct fitting mounting shoulder
US4223505A (en) Insulating panel fastening system
US3998018A (en) Wall panel mounting system
US4794207A (en) Electrical outlet unit for a building
US5966893A (en) Clip for retaining adjacent panels in a planar relationship
CA1068866A (en) Rafter vent
US20030051431A1 (en) Clip for attachment to flanges of structural steel
CA2050958A1 (en) Electrical box support bracket
GB2084629A (en) Telescopic stud for partition walls or the like
GB2080911A (en) Fastening
ATE29773T1 (en) TWO-PIECE CORNER BRACKET FOR CONNECTING FLANGES OF SHEET METAL DUCT SECTION.
US4222315A (en) Vent block with pressed-in screen
EP0487127A1 (en) Wall construction, with wall components fixed by means of blind couplings to framework components
CA1232114A (en) Clip for use with runner and runner assembly including the clip
EP0104428A3 (en) Supporting lath or plate for a curtain-lining of a wall or ceiling
GB2162632A (en) Ventilator for providing ventilation through an aperture in a panel
GB2169935A (en) Retaining device for a covering strip
EP0018054B1 (en) Door frame
FI103061B1 (en) Mid wall frame construction
EP0620786B1 (en) Clamp for paper sheets
GB2190740A (en) Soffit ventilator
PL170628B1 (en) Fastener for securing building wall facing elements
GB2255999A (en) Frame spacing plate
DE3161562D1 (en) Metal clip for wall and ceiling coverings
GB2256657A (en) Partition wall.

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
732E Amendments to the register in respect of changes of name or changes affecting rights (sect. 32/1977)
732E Amendments to the register in respect of changes of name or changes affecting rights (sect. 32/1977)
PE20 Patent expired after termination of 20 years

Effective date: 20050728