GB2165037A - Radiator fitment - Google Patents

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GB2165037A
GB2165037A GB08431591A GB8431591A GB2165037A GB 2165037 A GB2165037 A GB 2165037A GB 08431591 A GB08431591 A GB 08431591A GB 8431591 A GB8431591 A GB 8431591A GB 2165037 A GB2165037 A GB 2165037A
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28F—DETAILS OF HEAT-EXCHANGE AND HEAT-TRANSFER APPARATUS, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F28F3/00—Plate-like or laminated elements; Assemblies of plate-like or laminated elements
    • F28F3/02—Elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with recesses, with corrugations
    • F28F3/025—Elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with recesses, with corrugations the means being corrugated, plate-like elements
    • 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
    • F28D1/00—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators
    • F28D1/02—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid
    • F28D1/03—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with plate-like or laminated conduits
    • F28D1/0308—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with plate-like or laminated conduits the conduits being formed by paired plates touching each other
    • 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
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B30/00—Energy efficient heating, ventilation or air conditioning [HVAC]

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Abstract

A radiator fitment comprises a panel member (2) of corrugated form adapted to be attached to the rear of an installed radiator (1) so that the troughs of the corrugation are shaped to define a series of vertically extending air-flow channels up the rear of the radiator. The panel member is attached to the radiator by magnetic strips (3) (4) and (5). <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Radiator fitment This invention relates to fitments for domestic central heating radiators and the like.
The object of the invention is to provide a fitment which can be fitted to an already installed radiator in order to significantly increase the efficiency of the radiator.
According to the invention a radiator fitment comprises a panel member adapted to be secured to the rear of a radiator and which is shaped in define a series of vertically extending airflow channels up the rear of the radiator. Thus, heat losses through the wall on which the radiator is mounted are thereby minimised and the distribution of the heat from the radiator into the room space is enhanced.
Preferably the panel is attached to the radiator by magnetic strips, and at least the surface of the panel facing the radiator is heat-reflecting.
One radiator fitment in accordance with the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing in which Figure 1 shows the rear of a radiator with the fitment in position, and Figure 2 shows an enlarged section on the line 2-2 of Figure 1.
Referring to the drawing, radiator 1 has fitted to it a panel 2. Adhesively secured to the panel 2 are three magnetic strips 3, 4 and 5 which through their magnetic attraction attach the panel 2 to the rear of the radiator 1. Thus, after the panel 2 has had cut-outs made in it from its lower edge to accommodate the wall mounting brackets of the radiator, it can be simply slid down the back of the radiator to locate it in position.
As can be seen from Figure 2 the panel 2 is of corrugated form in cross-section so that it forms a series of vertically extending channels 6 up the rear of the radiator 1. These channels serve as airflow channels and take up heat from the radiator which would otherwise be lost through the wall on which the radiator is mounted.
The panel 2 can be easily and economically manufactured from metal foil of sufficient gauge for it to be self- supporting while being fitted, but at the same time can be readily formed to the corrugated shape shown and can be readily cut, for example with scissors, to provide the cut-outs for the radiator mounting brackets.
It can be seen from Figure 2 that the channels 6 are defined by trapezoidal shaped troughs to give them a maximum cross-section. The peaks of the corrugations between the troughs are slightly flattened to facilitate the securement of the magnetic strips 3 to 5.
1. A radiator fitment comprises a panel member adapted to be secured to the rear of an installed radiator and which is shaped to define a series of vertically extending airflow channels up the rear of the radiator.
2. A radiator fitment according to claim 1, wherein the panel member has magnetic strips for attaching it to the radiator.
3. A radiator fitment according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the panel member is of corrugated form, the troughs of the corrugations forming the air flow channels.
4. A radiator fitment substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.

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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Radiator fitment This invention relates to fitments for domestic central heating radiators and the like. The object of the invention is to provide a fitment which can be fitted to an already installed radiator in order to significantly increase the efficiency of the radiator. According to the invention a radiator fitment comprises a panel member adapted to be secured to the rear of a radiator and which is shaped in define a series of vertically extending airflow channels up the rear of the radiator. Thus, heat losses through the wall on which the radiator is mounted are thereby minimised and the distribution of the heat from the radiator into the room space is enhanced. Preferably the panel is attached to the radiator by magnetic strips, and at least the surface of the panel facing the radiator is heat-reflecting. One radiator fitment in accordance with the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing in which Figure 1 shows the rear of a radiator with the fitment in position, and Figure 2 shows an enlarged section on the line 2-2 of Figure 1. Referring to the drawing, radiator 1 has fitted to it a panel 2. Adhesively secured to the panel 2 are three magnetic strips 3, 4 and 5 which through their magnetic attraction attach the panel 2 to the rear of the radiator 1. Thus, after the panel 2 has had cut-outs made in it from its lower edge to accommodate the wall mounting brackets of the radiator, it can be simply slid down the back of the radiator to locate it in position. As can be seen from Figure 2 the panel 2 is of corrugated form in cross-section so that it forms a series of vertically extending channels 6 up the rear of the radiator 1. These channels serve as airflow channels and take up heat from the radiator which would otherwise be lost through the wall on which the radiator is mounted. The panel 2 can be easily and economically manufactured from metal foil of sufficient gauge for it to be self- supporting while being fitted, but at the same time can be readily formed to the corrugated shape shown and can be readily cut, for example with scissors, to provide the cut-outs for the radiator mounting brackets. It can be seen from Figure 2 that the channels 6 are defined by trapezoidal shaped troughs to give them a maximum cross-section. The peaks of the corrugations between the troughs are slightly flattened to facilitate the securement of the magnetic strips 3 to 5. CLAIMS
1. A radiator fitment comprises a panel member adapted to be secured to the rear of an installed radiator and which is shaped to define a series of vertically extending airflow channels up the rear of the radiator.
2. A radiator fitment according to claim 1, wherein the panel member has magnetic strips for attaching it to the radiator.
3. A radiator fitment according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the panel member is of corrugated form, the troughs of the corrugations forming the air flow channels.
4. A radiator fitment substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2203827A (en) * 1987-04-24 1988-10-26 Northwich Plumbing & Heating S Central heating radiators
GB2209388A (en) * 1987-09-04 1989-05-10 Clive Ward Central heating radiators
FR2652639A1 (en) * 1989-10-02 1991-04-05 Clark Maurice Magnetic anti-vibration elements for the tubes of heat exchanger tube bundles
EP0813036A3 (en) * 1996-06-14 1999-03-10 Caradon Heating Europe B.V. Panel radiators
WO2006085084A1 (en) * 2005-02-11 2006-08-17 Adrian Meynell Vale Demountable heat-exchange element
GB2519510A (en) * 2013-09-25 2015-04-29 Martyn Underdown Heat exchanger accessory

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB368495A (en) * 1930-02-17 1932-03-10 Rupert Castiaux Improvements in or relating to sheet metal radiators for heating buildings
GB635086A (en) * 1946-06-18 1950-04-05 David Werner Berlin Improvements in low pressure steam or hot-water radiators for heating rooms and the like
GB1260238A (en) * 1969-07-03 1972-01-12 Derek Miles Central heating radiator
GB1298044A (en) * 1970-12-24 1972-11-29 Mario Andreoli Improvements in or relating to radiator-convectors for heating systems
GB1426716A (en) * 1972-03-10 1976-03-03 Conex Sanbra Ltd Convector space heating or cooling apparatus
GB1572817A (en) * 1977-03-18 1980-08-06 Nu Rad Ltd Space heating panels
GB2115545A (en) * 1982-02-19 1983-09-07 Malcolm John Siddall Heat reflecting panel

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB368495A (en) * 1930-02-17 1932-03-10 Rupert Castiaux Improvements in or relating to sheet metal radiators for heating buildings
GB635086A (en) * 1946-06-18 1950-04-05 David Werner Berlin Improvements in low pressure steam or hot-water radiators for heating rooms and the like
GB1260238A (en) * 1969-07-03 1972-01-12 Derek Miles Central heating radiator
GB1298044A (en) * 1970-12-24 1972-11-29 Mario Andreoli Improvements in or relating to radiator-convectors for heating systems
GB1426716A (en) * 1972-03-10 1976-03-03 Conex Sanbra Ltd Convector space heating or cooling apparatus
GB1572817A (en) * 1977-03-18 1980-08-06 Nu Rad Ltd Space heating panels
GB2115545A (en) * 1982-02-19 1983-09-07 Malcolm John Siddall Heat reflecting panel

Cited By (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2203827A (en) * 1987-04-24 1988-10-26 Northwich Plumbing & Heating S Central heating radiators
GB2209388A (en) * 1987-09-04 1989-05-10 Clive Ward Central heating radiators
FR2652639A1 (en) * 1989-10-02 1991-04-05 Clark Maurice Magnetic anti-vibration elements for the tubes of heat exchanger tube bundles
EP0813036A3 (en) * 1996-06-14 1999-03-10 Caradon Heating Europe B.V. Panel radiators
CZ297260B6 (en) * 1996-06-14 2006-10-11 Caradon Heating Europe B. V. Panel radiator
WO2006085084A1 (en) * 2005-02-11 2006-08-17 Adrian Meynell Vale Demountable heat-exchange element
GB2519510A (en) * 2013-09-25 2015-04-29 Martyn Underdown Heat exchanger accessory

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