GB2393779A

GB2393779A - Central heating radiator

Info

Publication number: GB2393779A
Application number: GB0320202A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Turker Cilingir
Original assignee: TMS TURKER MAKINA SANAYI VE TI
Current assignee: TMS TURKER MAKINA SANAYI VE TI
Priority date: 2002-09-18
Filing date: 2003-08-28
Publication date: 2004-04-07
Also published as: GB0320202D0; CZ14110U1

Abstract

In a radiator hot water enters a lower installation assembly (B) through a right hand spherical connector (10) and passes along a pipe (2) to an upper installation assembly (A). The water passes from the pipe (2) through a valve box and distributor (5) for a thermostatic valve (13) into the upper part of the panel radiator (1). The hot water then passes through the panel radiator (1) to a valve housing assembly (9) at the lower left hand side of the panel radiator and into a return pipe (3). The return water passes through the return pipe (3) to a left hand spherical connection (10) and thence into a conventional return pipe to the overall central heating system.

Description

INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY

The present invention relates to an installation assembly for connecting a 5 radiator to a heating system.

In a first aspect there is provided in accordance with the present invention an installation assembly for connecting a radiator to a heating system, comprising an upper flow component for communication with an upper part of a 10 radiator; a lower flow component for communication with a lower part of the radiator; a connector assembly for connection to inlet and outlet pipes of a hot water heating system, the connector assembly being arranged for positioning in a central region of the radiator at a low level relative to the upper flow component, and being in communication with the said lower flow component; and a conduit 15 connecting the upper flow component to the connector assembly.

The invention has particular application where the upper flow component is arranged for communication with the upper part of the radiator at one end of the radiator spaced from the said central region of the radiator.

It may be arranged that the conduit is an interconnecting pipe external to the radiator. The interconnecting pipe may include a vertical pipe portion. Also it be arranged that the interconnecting pipe includes a horizontal pipe portion. In accordance with a preferred feature, the horizontal pipe portion includes one or 25 more modular interconnecting pipe portions adaptable to different lengths of radiator. In some arrangements the lower flow component is adapted for communication with the said lower part of the radiator at one end of the radiator 30 spaced from the said central region, and there is provided a further conduit leading from the lower flow component to the connector assembly. In other arrangements, the lower flow component is adapted for communication with the said lower part of the radiator at a central region of the radiator.

- 2 Conveniently in all these arrangements it may be arranged that each said flow component is a connector for connecting another component to a radiator.

In another aspect there is provided in accordance with the invention a 5 radiator having an upper port for communication with an upper part of the radiator and a lower port for communication with a lower part of the radiator, and an installation assembly for connecting the radiator to a heating system, the installation assembly comprising a connector assembly for connection to inlet and outlet pipes of a hot water heating system, the connector assembly being 10 arranged for positioning in a central region of the radiator at a low level relative to the said upper port, and being in communication with the said lower port; and a conduit connecting the upper port to the connector assembly.

The invention finds particular application where the upper port is 15 positioned at one end of the radiator spaced from the said central region of the radiator. In some arrangements the lower port is positioned at one end of the radiator spaced from the said central region, and there is provided a further conduit leading from the lower port to the connector assembly. In other arrangements the lower port is positioned at a central region of the radiator.

In yet another aspect, there is provided in accordance with the invention a radiator when installed in a heating system by means of said installation assembly. In this aspect, it may be arranged that in operation hot water enters the connector assembly and passes along the first mentioned conduit to the 25 upper port; and then passes downwardly through the radiator to the said lower port; and then passes out through the connector assembly to an outlet pipe of the hot water heating system.

Embodiments of the invention will now be described by way of example 30 with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 is a side view of a radiator embodying the invention and including an installation assembly for connecting the radiator to a heating system;

- 3 Figure 2 is a side view of various interconnecting pipes and components of the installation assembly shown in the embodiment of Figure 1; 5 Figure 3 is a side view of a radiator embodying the invention in a further embodiment; and Figure 4 is a side view of various interconnecting pipes and components of the installation assembly shown in the embodiment of Figure 3; Before the description of specific embodiments of the invention with

reference to the drawings, there will now be set out yet further preferred and optional features and combinations of features of the present invention. It is to be appreciated that the following statements relate to preferred or optional or

15 exemplary features and do not necessarily set out essential features of the invention. In some cases these features may provide independent inventive concepts which may be utilised independently of other features.

SPECIFICATIONS

CENTRALLY ATTACHED THERMOSTATIC VALVE INSTALLATION PART

Technological Area: The invention is relating to the thermostatic valve installation part providing 25 entrance of a fitting to the panel radiator both from below and through center of panel radiator. This fitting enables the entry into the panel radiator as well as circulation in the panel radiator of the hot water. The characteristic of this part is that as it provides a center-connection to the panel radiator, thus, providing an easy assembling from the right and left and consists of two parts, namely, 30 installation upper group and lower group. Therefore, because of the adaptation of hot water pipe to various length and the modular structure of it, when required, the weld assembly can be made providing an easiness in stocking and conveying and, thus, minimizing costs of stocking.

- 4 In case single-pipe version in place of two-pipe version is used in installation lower group, an additional advantage in material cost-saving is obtained.

5 Since the passes in the piping are spherical and radius-twisted, a smooth flow is provided by decreasing internal flow resistance and, thus, sounds originating from turbulence during flow are dissipated.

The Current State of the Technique During the circulation of hot water in the panel radiators, owing to the manufacturing and combining method, the fittings used for the water flow and return by means of combined piping cause the low quantities of production in the unit time. Meanwhile, since two distinct pipes are used for inlet and outlet with 15 the installation lower group, excess material is not used. Because of these reasons, cost of installation is found high.

Moreover, since the valve installations of particular size is required for panel radiators of particular height and length, cost of stocking is increased.

20 Explanation of Figures: Figure-1 Picture of cross-section showing position of the version with two line inter-fitted-pipe in the panel radiator.

25 Figure-2 the Version with two-line inter-fitted-pipe Figure-3 Picture of cross-section showing position of the version with single line interfitted-pipe in the panel radiator.

30 Figure-4 the Version with single-line inter-fitted-pipe References: A Installation upper group

- 5 B Installation lower group K Collector 1 Panel radiator (casing) 2 Inter-fitted-pipe VCP 5 3 Inter-fitted-pipe HCP 4. The welding point upset from pipe, for the resistance welding 5. Valve box and distributor 6. Valve inlet 7. Valve seat 10 8. The welding points upset from pipe, for the connection of installation lower group and upper group 9. Valve housing group for water return 10. Sphere segment for connecting interfitted-piping to installation lower group 11. Sleeves for lower connection group 15 12. Modular inter-connection pipes 13. Thermostatic valve part 14. Support 20 An Illustration of the invention Figure 1: The position of a version of the invention on the panel radiator is exhibited. 25 Figure 2: In the version of thermostatic valve installation part, the position of which on the panel radiator is shown in Figure 1; the flow to upper installation group of the hot water in the panel radiator chasing (1) is performed by means of the inter-fitted pipe VCP (2), and the returning cold water is conducted through inter-fitted pipe HCP(3) to installation lower group (B) by means of valve box 30 group (9). The connection between installation upper group (A) and installation lower group (B) is accomplished by means of inter-fitted pipes of VCP (2) and HCP (3), respectively. Modular inter-fitted pipes (12) are fitted to the VCP (2) and HCP (3) pipes according to the length of panel radiator so as to provide sealing,

- 6 being connected to each other with the welded assembling method. Thanks to the small spherical segments (10) contained in the installation lower group, a smooth flow with the exit of hot water and the return of cold water is established.

Since there is no turbulence occurred throughout the process, there is no any 5 sound coming out of the radiator.

Figure 3: Position of the single-line thermostatic valve installation part on the panel radiator.

10 Figure 4: In the version of thermostatic valve installation part, the position of which on the panel radiator is shown in Figure 3; the most important aspect is that the flow of hot water from lower installation group to upper installation group is provided by means of a single interfitted pipe. The return of cold water is supplied by means of the collector (K) in the lower installation group. The inter 15 fitted pipe VCP (2) and the modular inter-fitted pipe HOP (3), which is variable according to the radiator lengths, are united by welded-uniting method, thus, obtaining a single line. During the mounting of thermostatic valve part (13) on the panel radiator (1), a smooth mounting is established using support part (14) and thus the slipping down of thermostatic valve part is prevented. There are two 20 different types of this version dependent on the lower installation group (B), panel radiator (1) being on the right hand side or left hand side of the thermostatic valve. Figure 4 (LEFT), Figure 4 (RIGHT). In all the versions; thermostatic valve part 25 (13) existing in the upper installation group (A) connects to the valve seat at the end of insertion part in three different forms. These three different application is illustrated in Figure 2 (C, D, E). Valve seat is mounted on the valve casing in three different weld fittings illustrated in Figure 2 (F,G,H).

30 In the case of Figure 2(C), the fitting of thermostatic valve part (12) to valve seat at the and of insertion part has an external o-ring sealing.

- 7 In the case of Figure 2(D), thermostatic valve part (12) operates when a plastic plug piece in the vent presses on the top of the valve seat (7) located at the end of insertion part.

In the case of Figure 2(E), the fitting of thermostatic valve part (12) to valve seat 5 at the and of insertion part has an internal o-ring sealing.

In the case of Figure 2(F), this valve seat (7) and weld insertion part(1) are welded, and then the end of connection pipe is upset in shape of ring for welding (8), and consequently the upset section is welded with the insertion part.

10 In the case of Figure 2(G), inter-fitted pipe (2) is upset in shape of ring, and then this upset section and valve casing (5) are united by welding.

In the case of Figure 2(G), the end of inter-fitted pipe (2) is upset in shape of ring, and then this upset section and valve seat (7) are united by welding.

- 8 REQUIREMENTS

1- The invention is relating to the thermostatic valve installation part 5 providing entrance of a fitting to the panel radiator both from below and through center of panel radiator. This fitting enables the entry into the panel radiator as well as circulation in the panel radiator of the hot water. The characteristic of this part is that as the connection between the spherical segments in the installation upper group (A) and installation lower group (B) is established by 10 means of inter-fitted pipes VCP (2) and HOP (3), and depending on the length of panel radiator, modular inter-fitted pipes (12) are mounted on the inter-fitted pipes VCP (2) and HOP (3) by means of welded-uniting method.

2- This is the requirement regarding the connection of upper installation 15 group (A) conforming to the requirement 1 to lower installation group (B), and thermostatic valve part (13) connects to the valve seat (7) at the end of inter-

fitted pipe (2), with external O-ring (C).

3- This is the requirement regarding the connection of upper installation 20 group (A) conforming to the requirement 1 to lower installation group (B), thermostatic valve part (13) connects (D) to the valve seat (7) located at the end of inter-fitted pipe (2) when a vent piece on top of it presses on the plastic plug piece. 25 4- This is the requirement regarding the connection of upper installation group (A) conforming to the requirement 1 to lower installation group (B), and thermostatic valve part (13) connects to the valve seat (7) at the end of inter-

fitted pipe (2), with internal O-ring (C).

30 5- This is the requirement regarding the connection of upper installation group (A) conforming to the requirement 1 to lower installation group (B), the valve seat (7) and weld insertion part(1) are welded (4), and then the end of inter

- 9 - fitted pipe (2) is upset in shape of O- ring for welding,and consequently the upset section is welded with the insertion part (F).

6- This is the requirement regarding the connection of upper installation 5 group (A) conforming to the requirement 1 to lower installation group (B),inter-

fitted pipe (2) is upset in shape of O-ring, and then this upset section and valve casing (5) are united by welding (G).

7- This is the requirement regarding the connection of upper installation 10 group (A) conforming to the requirement 1 to lower installation group (B),inter-

fitted pipe (2) is upset in shape of O-ring, and then this upset section and valve seat (7) are united by welding (H).

8- The inter-fitted pipes conforming to the requirement 1 and the modular 15 inter-fitted pipes (12) of VCP (2) and HOP (3) are united at the upset pipe section (8), with the weld-uniting method.

9- During mounting of thermostatic valve part (13) on the panel radiator (1), the support piece (14) is used.

- 10 SUMMARY

CENTRALLY ATTACHED THERMOSTATIC VALVE INSTALLATION PART

The invention is relating to the thermostatic valve installation part providing entrance of a fitting to the panel radiator both from below and through center of panel radiator. This fitting enables the entry into the panel radiator as well as circulation in the panel radiator of the hot water. The characteristic of this part is 10 that as it provides a centerconnection to the panel radiator, thus, providing an easy assembling from the right and left and consists of two parts, namely, installation upper group and lower group. Therefore, because of the adaptation of hot water pipe to various length and the modular structure of it, when required, the weld assembly can be made providing an easiness in stocking and conveying 15 and, thus, minimizing costs of stocking.

- 11 There will now be set out a summary of the operation of the embodiments

as shown in the Figures, in one particular aspect. It is to be appreciated that in other aspects of the invention the components may be differently arranged in the embodiment of Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4, and may operate differently.

In operation the circulation of water through the radiator shown in Figure 1 is as follows. Hot water enters the lower installation assembly B through the right hand spherical connector 10 and passes along the pipe 2 to the upper installation assembly A. The water passes from the pipe 2 through the valve box and 10 distributor 5 into the upper part of the panel radiator 1. The hot water then passes through the panel radiator 1 to the valve housing assembly 9 at the lower left hand side of the panel radiator and into the return pipe 3. The return water passes through the return pipe 3 to the left hand spherical connection 10 and thence into a conventional return pipe to the overall central heating system.

In the embodiment of Figures 3 and 4 the flow of hot water is achieved by a "single" pipe. In Figure 3, one of the spherical connectors 10 communicates with the pipe 2, and the other spherical connector 10 communicates directly with the panel radiator.

Claims

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5 1 Thermostatic valve installation part providing entrance of a fitting to the panel radiator both from below and through center of panel radiator, said fitting enabling the entry into the panel radiator as well as circulation in the panel radiator of the hot water, in which the connection between the spherical segments in the installation upper group (A) and installation lower group (B) is 10 established by means of interfitted pipes VCP (2) and HOP (3), and depending on the length of panel radiator, modular inter-fitted pipes (12) are mounted on the inter-fitted pipes VCP (2) and HOP (3) by means of welded-uniting method.
2. An installation part according to Claim 1, in which thermostatic valve part

15 (13) connects to the valve seat (7) at the end of inter-fitted pipe (2) , with external O-ring (C).
3. An installation part according to Claim 1, in which thermostatic valve part (13) connects (D) to the valve seat (7) located at the end of interfitted pipe (2) 20 when a vent piece on top of it presses on the plastic plug piece.
4. An installation part according to Claim 1, in which thermostatic valve part (13) connects to the valve seat (7) at the end of inter-fitted pipe (2), with internal O-ring (C).
5. An installation part according to Claim 1, in which the valve seat (7) and weld insertion part (1) are welded (4), and then the end of interfitted pipe (2) is upset in shape of O- ring for welding, and consequently the upset section is welded with the insertion part (F).
6. An installation part according to Claim 1, in which inter-fitted pipe (2) is upset in shape of O-ring, and then this upset section and valve casing (5) are united by welding (G).

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7. An installation part according to Claim 1, in which inter-fitted pipe (2) is upset in shape of O-ring, and then this upset section and valve seat (7) are united by welding (H).

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8. An installation part according to Claim 1, in which the inter-fitted pipes and the modular inter-fitted pipes (12) of VCP (2) and HOP (3) are united at the upset pipe section (8), with the weld-uniting method.
9. An installation part according to Claim 1, in which during mounting of
10 thermostatic valve part (13) on the panel radiator (1), the support piece (14) is used. 10. An installation assembly for connecting a radiator to a heating system, comprising: an upper flow component for communication with an upper part of a radiator; a lower flow component for communication with a lower part of the 20 radiator; a connector assembly for connection to inlet and outlet pipes of a hot water heating system, the connector assembly being arranged for positioning in a central region of the radiator at a low level relative to the upper flow component, 25 and being in communication with the said lower flow component; and a conduit connecting the upper flow component to the connector assembly. 30
1 1. An installation assembly according to Claim 10, in which the upper flow component is arranged for communication with the upper part of the radiator at one end of the radiator spaced from the said central region of the radiator.

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12. An installation assembly according to Claim 10 or 11, in which the conduit includes a vertical pipe portion.
13. An installation assembly according to any of Claims 10 to 12, inwhich the 5 conduit includes a horizontal pipe portion.
14. An installation assembly according to Claim 13, in which the horizontal pipe portion includes one or more modular interconnecting pipe portions adaptable to different lengths of radiator.
15. An installation assembly according to any of Claims 10 to 14, in which the lower flow component is adapted for communication with the said lower part of the radiator at one end of the radiator spaced from the said central region, and there is provided a further conduit leading from the lower flow component to the 15 connector assembly.
16. An installation assembly according to any of Claims 10 to 14, in which the lower flow component is adapted for communication with the said lower part of the radiator at a central region of the radiator.
17. An installation assembly according to any of Claims 10 to 16, in which each said flow component is a connector for connecting another component to a radiator. 25
18. A radiator having an upper port for communication with an upper part of the radiator and a lower port for communication with a lower part of the radiator, and an installation assembly for connecting the radiator to a heating system, the installation assembly comprising: 30 a connector assembly for connection to inlet and outlet pipes of a hot water heating system, the connector assembly being arranged for positioning in a central region of the radiator at a low level relative to the said upper port, and being in communication with the said lower port; and

- 15 a conduit connecting the upper port to the connector assembly.
19. A radiator assembly according to Claim 18, in which the upper port is 5 positioned at one end of the radiator spaced from the said central region of the radiator.
20. A radiator according to Claim 18 or 19, in which the conduit includes a vertical pipe portion.
21. A radiator according to any of Claims 18 to 20, in which the conduit includes a horizontal pipe portion.
22. A radiator according to Claim 21, in which the horizontal pipe portion i 15 includes one or more modular interconnecting pipe portions adaptable to different lengths of radiator.
23. An installation assembly according to any of Claims 18 to 22, in which the lower port is positioned at one end of the radiator spaced from the said central 20 region, and there is provided a further conduit leading from the lower port to the connector assembly.
24. A radiator according to any of Claims 18 to 22, in which the lower port is positioned at a central region of the radiator.
25. A radiator according to any of Claims 18 to 24 when installed in a heating system by means of said installation assembly.
26. A radiator according to Claim 25, arranged such that in operation hot 30 water enters the connector assembly and passes along the first mentioned conduit to the upper port; and then passes downwardly through the radiator to the said lower port; and then passes out through the connector assembly to an outlet pipe of the hot water heating system. I

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27. An installation assembly substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to Figures 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawings.

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28. An installation assembly substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to Figures 3 and 4 of the accompanying drawings.
29. A radiator substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to Figures 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawings.
30. A radiator substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to Figures 3 and 4 of the accompanying drawings.