GB2212901A - Electrically heatable panel for us in rearing chicks - Google Patents
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- GB2212901A GB2212901A GB8727391A GB8727391A GB2212901A GB 2212901 A GB2212901 A GB 2212901A GB 8727391 A GB8727391 A GB 8727391A GB 8727391 A GB8727391 A GB 8727391A GB 2212901 A GB2212901 A GB 2212901A
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- panel
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
- H05B3/00—Ohmic-resistance heating
- H05B3/20—Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater
- H05B3/22—Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater non-flexible
- H05B3/26—Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater non-flexible heating conductor mounted on insulating base
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
- A01K31/00—Housing birds
- A01K31/18—Chicken coops or houses for baby chicks; Brooders including auxiliary features, e.g. feeding, watering, demanuring, heating, ventilation
- A01K31/19—Brooders ; Foster-mothers; Hovers
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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
- F24D13/00—Electric heating systems
- F24D13/02—Electric heating systems solely using resistance heating, e.g. underfloor heating
- F24D13/022—Electric heating systems solely using resistance heating, e.g. underfloor heating resistances incorporated in construction elements
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
- H05B2203/00—Aspects relating to Ohmic resistive heating covered by group H05B3/00
- H05B2203/002—Heaters using a particular layout for the resistive material or resistive elements
- H05B2203/003—Heaters using a particular layout for the resistive material or resistive elements using serpentine layout
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
- H05B2203/00—Aspects relating to Ohmic resistive heating covered by group H05B3/00
- H05B2203/017—Manufacturing methods or apparatus for heaters
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- 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
An electrically heatable panel for use in the rearing of chicks comprises a frame structure 10 closed on one side by a cover panel 11 and on its other side by one or a plurality of panels 12 provided with an electric heater element 13, thermal insulation 15 being provided between the cover panel 11 and the panel or panels 12, and said frame structure 10 being provided with legs 16 for supporting the electrically heatable panel in a horizontal position above a support surface with the heater element 13 lowermost so that chicks can group together beneath the electrically heatable panel when operative to receive heat from the heater element 13. Preferably the legs are adjustable to vary the height of the panel above the support surface. <IMAGE>
Description
ELECTRICALLY HEATABLE PANEL FOR USE IN REARING CHICKS
This invention relates to an electrically heatable panel for the use in the rearing of chicks, particularly, but not exclusively, game bird chicks.
According to the present invention there is provided an electrically heatable panel comprising a frame structure closed on one side by a cover panel and on its other side by a least one panel provided with an electric heater element, thermal insulation being provided between said cover panel and said at least one panel, and said frame structure being provided with legs for supporting the electrically heatable panel in a horizontal position with the heater element lowermost.
Preferably the legs are adjustable to enable the distance between the underside of the electrically heatable panel and the surface on which it stands to be varied.
Preferably there are provided a plurality of panels provided with an electric heater element, each heater element being connected to an electrical circuit by a plug and socket connector.
An embodiment of the invention will now be described, by way of an example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 is a diagrammatic exploded perspective view of an eledtrically heatable panel embodying the present invention,
Figure 2 is a diagrammatic perspective view of the electrically heatable panel, and
Figure 3 is a diagram of the electrical circuit of a heating element.
The electrically heatable panel comprises a rectangular frame structure 10 which may be formed of wood and which is closed on its upper side by a cover panel 11 which may be formed of plywood. It will be appreciated that the frame structure 10 and panel 11 may be formed of metal or a suitable plastics material. The frame structure 10 may also be formed as an integral part of the cover panel 11.
Secured to the underside of the frame structure 10 are rectangular panels 12 each provided on its underside with an electrical resistance heating element 13. The panels 12 are preferably formed of plywood and the heating elements 13 preferably comprise a 75 Watt resistance heating element enclosed in a plastics blanket mounted on the underside of the panel 12. The elements 13 are preferably secured to the panels 12 by screws which pass through insulated blocks and are connected to the electrical circuit by plug and socket connectors (not shown). The panels 12 are fixed to the frame structure 10 by screws 14. There may be two or four or more panels 12, the number depending upon the number of heating elements 13 required. Thermal insulation 15 is provided between the cover panel 11 and the panels 12. The thermal insulation 15 may comprise glass fibre or any other suitable thermal insulation material.
Provided at each corner of the frame structure 10 are legs 16 which preferably comprise screw-threaded members so that they are adjustable in order to enable the distance between the underside of the heatable panel and the surface on which it stands to be varied.
Each heating element 13 is connected in an electrical circuit containing an indicator 17, such as a light emitting diode, which gives a visual indication that the heating element 13 is operative.
In use, the heatable panel is supported by the legs 16 above a tray or other support surface on which a plurality of chicks are placed and the chicks can move under the heatable panel to keep warm.
Claims (6)
1. An electrically heatable panel for use in the rearing of chicks, comprising a frame structure closed on one side by a cover panel and on its other side by a least one panel provided with an electric heater element, thermal insulation being provided between said cover panel and said at least one panel, and said frame structure being provided with legs for supporting the electrically heatable panel in a horizontal position with the heater element lowermost.
2. An electrically heatable panel as claimed in claim 1, in which the legs are adjustable to enable the distance between the underside of the electrically heatable panel and the surface on which it stands to be varied.
3. An electrically heatable panel as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, in which are provided a plurality of panels each provided with an electric heater element, each heater element being connected to an electrical circuit by a plug and socket connector.
4. An electrically heatable panel as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the or each heating element is enclosed in a blanket mounted on the underside of said at least one panel.
5. An electrically heatable panel as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the or each heating element is connected to an electrical circuit containing an indicator for visually indicating that the heating element is energized.
6. An electrically heatable panel as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the frame and cover panel are integral.
An An electrically heatable panel for use in the rearing of chicks, substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB8727391A GB2212901A (en) | 1987-11-23 | 1987-11-23 | Electrically heatable panel for us in rearing chicks |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB8727391A GB2212901A (en) | 1987-11-23 | 1987-11-23 | Electrically heatable panel for us in rearing chicks |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| GB8727391D0 GB8727391D0 (en) | 1987-12-23 |
| GB2212901A true GB2212901A (en) | 1989-08-02 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB8727391A Withdrawn GB2212901A (en) | 1987-11-23 | 1987-11-23 | Electrically heatable panel for us in rearing chicks |
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| GB (1) | GB2212901A (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US7287536B2 (en) * | 1998-12-16 | 2007-10-30 | Bsh Bosch Und Siemens Hausgeraete Gmbh | Heater for heating the dishwashing liquid in a dishwasher |
Citations (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB888177A (en) * | 1958-08-19 | 1962-01-24 | Isaac Henry Eilbeck | Improvements in or relating to poultry brooders |
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Patent Citations (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB888177A (en) * | 1958-08-19 | 1962-01-24 | Isaac Henry Eilbeck | Improvements in or relating to poultry brooders |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US7287536B2 (en) * | 1998-12-16 | 2007-10-30 | Bsh Bosch Und Siemens Hausgeraete Gmbh | Heater for heating the dishwashing liquid in a dishwasher |
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| GB8727391D0 (en) | 1987-12-23 |
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| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |