GB2490897A - An electrical energy generation device adapted to be hung on a radiator - Google Patents

An electrical energy generation device adapted to be hung on a radiator Download PDF

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GB2490897A
GB2490897A GB1108145.2A GB201108145A GB2490897A GB 2490897 A GB2490897 A GB 2490897A GB 201108145 A GB201108145 A GB 201108145A GB 2490897 A GB2490897 A GB 2490897A
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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
    • F24D19/00—Details
    • F24D19/06—Casings, cover lids or ornamental panels, for radiators
    • 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
    • F24D18/00—Small-scale combined heat and power [CHP] generation systems specially adapted for domestic heating, space heating or domestic hot-water supply
    • 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
    • F24D19/00—Details
    • F24D19/008—Details related to central heating radiators
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24H—FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
    • F24H3/00—Air heaters
    • F24H3/002—Air heaters using electric energy supply
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01L—SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS H10
    • H01L31/00—Semiconductor devices sensitive to infrared radiation, light, electromagnetic radiation of shorter wavelength or corpuscular radiation and specially adapted either for the conversion of the energy of such radiation into electrical energy or for the control of electrical energy by such radiation; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment thereof or of parts thereof; Details thereof
    • H01L31/04—Semiconductor devices sensitive to infrared radiation, light, electromagnetic radiation of shorter wavelength or corpuscular radiation and specially adapted either for the conversion of the energy of such radiation into electrical energy or for the control of electrical energy by such radiation; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment thereof or of parts thereof; Details thereof adapted as photovoltaic [PV] conversion devices
    • H01L31/042—PV modules or arrays of single PV cells
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02S—GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
    • H02S20/00—Supporting structures for PV modules
    • H02S20/20—Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02S—GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
    • H02S40/00—Components or accessories in combination with PV modules, not provided for in groups H02S10/00 - H02S30/00
    • H02S40/30—Electrical components
    • H02S40/38—Energy storage means, e.g. batteries, structurally associated with PV modules
    • 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
    • F24D2101/00—Electric generators of small-scale CHP systems
    • F24D2101/40—Photovoltaic [PV] modules
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24H—FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
    • F24H2240/00—Fluid heaters having electrical generators
    • F24H2240/01—Batteries, electrical energy storage device
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24H—FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
    • F24H2250/00—Electrical heat generating means
    • F24H2250/14—Lamps
    • 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
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/50—Photovoltaic [PV] energy
    • 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
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E70/00—Other energy conversion or management systems reducing GHG emissions
    • Y02E70/30—Systems combining energy storage with energy generation of non-fossil origin

Abstract

The electrical energy generation device comprises a photovoltaic cell 1 and a battery. The device is adapted to be hung on a radiator, preferably by radiator clips 6. The photovoltaic cell is typically arranged so as to sit on top of the radiator to receive sunlight through a window. The received sunlight is converted to electricity by the photovoltaic cell and is used to charge the battery. The battery provides power to a socket (7, figure 2) into which electronic appliances can be plugged. The received sunlight may also be used to power halogen lamps provided in a chamber of the device so as to provide convective heating even when a central heating system to which the radiator is connected is off. The convective heating can be controlled by a user interface 5. Inlet (4, figure 2) and outlet 3 grilles define an air flow path of the chamber. The halogen lamps may also provide a source of light in the event of a mains electricity power failure.

Description

AMULTIFIJNCTION ENERGY PROVIDER
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a multifunction energy provider, more particularly a multifunction energy provider for additional energy provision in a home.
Backqrouftd Increasing awareness of environmental issues is prevalent in today's society.
In particular the environmental impact of energy consumption is very important to many members of society, due to concerns over climate change and carbon production.
Although gas boilers or heaters have become increasingly energy efficient a lot of heat energy is still wasted in the typical domestic or commercial environment due to water heating and its shortcomings, such as the need to turn on a whole system in order to heat individual spaces or rooms. However as the radiators are already installed in prime heating spaces in a building's infrastructural arrangement unless substantial work is carried to modernise all elements of the heating system, waste must be accepted.
Many people are tending towards minimising the environmental impact of their lives.
The means of achieving this vary but typically revolve around energy use or better or more efficient use of energy.
Prior Art
As a consequence, the problem of making better use of and improving existing heating infrastructural arrangements has in the past prompted some patent applications, including the following: German patent application DE 3 628 951 discloses a heating system that may use oil, gas, geothermal source, a heat pump solar collectors, or direct heating, individually or combined in a complex system. The heating energy is supplied to the system stored, and transmitted to the heated rooms. If a solar collector is used, it converts the solar radiation into electric power for transfer to the room floors or ceilings. A pipe, through which flows the heating medium, contains an electric heating cable for surface heating, either alone or in combination with the heat medium. A distributor may be provided for both the heating medium and the cable.
United Kingdom patent application GB 2 458 272 (OSBORNE) discloses a water heating system for providing continuous supply of heated water in all weather conditions during day and night time, utilizes energy via solar panel, existing immersion heater, and wind turbine generating power United Kingdom patent application GB 2 457 139 (MACPHAIL) discloses a water heating system for domestic applications, has thermal store with immersion heaters to which power is supplied from alternative energy source such as wind turbine and/or photovoltaic array.
International patent application WO 2006 090 060 (ESSERTAUX) discloses a photovoltaic and thermal hybrid solar collector chamber s caisson for e.g. superstore, has plates provided on both sides of frame having U-shaped profile and water supply conduit emerging in solar collector via orifice provided in profile United States patent application US 5 522 944 (ELAZARI) discloses a solar energy to thermal and electrical energy converting appts. Has unsealed enclosure within which is enclosed photovoltaic cell array and interconnected thermal energy collecting tubes on same plane as array European patent application EP 0 005 009 (REITER) discloses an energy collecting and storing apparatus with electricity from solar cell heating insulated metal body in heat transfer system.
In contrast the present invention provides a multiple location energy provider, that is easy to install and renewably provides more than one form of useful energy using a building's existing heating infrastructure.
Summartof the Invenfion According to the present invention there is provided a multifunction energy provider, including a photovoltaic cell, electrical energy converter, battery and socket for electrical output; characterised in that the provider is disposed to be hung on a radiator.
Typically therefore in use the provider is mounted in use on a radiator or thermal convecting apparatus. Preferably such apparatus is as typically situated in a window or by a window sill, allowing good exposure to light for the photovoltaic cell.
Embodiments of the invention include embodiments which dispose the cell towards the window in use, such as by provision of an articulated or hinged mount for the cell.
Yet further embodiments may permanently incline the cell towards the window.
In preferred embodiments the provider additionally includes at least one low voltage halogen bulb or lamp; which may provide ambient and convection heating through the provider even when the radiator to which the provider is attached is turned off.
Ideally therefore the situation of the lamp lends itself towards convection of heat it produces. For example in preferred embodiments there is provided at least one vent for intake of circulating air and at least one for outtake of heated air.
In preferred embodiments there is provided thermostat controls in order to regulate the amount of heat provided by the lamp! Typically therefore on occasions such as where a day has been sunny but its evening is cold (for example in Spring or Autumn) the user can utilise the provider's heat in the evening despite having central heating or other heat sources suspended.
This lamp derives energy from the solar or photovoltaic panel or cell and a battery additionally included in the provider.
The battery also allows storage of electricity for additional purposes via use of the socket(s); such as powering small electronic consumer goods, such as mobile telephones, personal portable computers and tablets, digital cameras or rechargeable battery chargers.
To this end there is provided at least one electrical socket in the provider. This may be located to a side, or front face of the provider. Alternatively or in addition the provider may include a plurality of sockets and/or a lead.
Typically the provider supplies a 12V electricity supply. Therefore it may more applicable to provide a standard 12 Volt connection like a cigarette or cigar lighter socket connection such that a user's standard vehicle charging adaptors may be used.
In case of a power cut to the mains electricity supply of a building in preferred embodiments of the invention there is provided a removable panel in order to reveal the lamp(s) and thereby ensure emergency lighting.
The invention has been described by way of examples only and it will be appreciated that variation may be made to the above-mentioned embodiments without departing from the scope of invention.
With respect to the above description then, it is to be realised that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.
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Figure 1 shows an isometric front overhead view of a preferred embodiment; Figure 2 shows a side view of the preferred embodiment; Figures 3 show a front and a back view of the embodiment; and Figure 4 shows a top view of the embodiment.
Detailed Description of Fiqes
In the pictured embodiment the provider clips to a radiator (not shown) with the cell (1) uppermost; and beneath a window (not shown) where as typically the radiator is fixed to the wall beneath the window.
Some embodiments of the provider may have hinged or inclined elbows (10) such that the cell I may be inclined towards the sun in use. Further embodiments may rotate about a central spindle on the arm (11) The cell (1) provides or harvests energy for lamps which are located behind a removable panel (2). These lamps 2 are ideally low voltage lamps such as halogen; which require less charge and infrequent replacement.
In the pictured embodiment in case of mains electricity failure the panel 2 may be removed for purposes of illumination and accordingly is removably fixed to the provider, by clip-or click-fit, screws or resiliently deformable means.
Heat generated by the lamps ideally rises and is convected from the outtake grille (3). Preferred embodiments as pictured therefore include at least one intake (4 in Figure 2) to allow air to circulate for convection heating purposes.
The provider additionally has user controls (5) to regulate the heat provision from the lamps 2. Some embodiments may also have a liquid display (LCD) or light emitting diodes (LEDs) to indicate the amount of charge available or remaining in the battery.
The provider includes a regulator so that the electrical power is regulated as it travels from the cell to the batteries, to ensure a constant battery voltage is maintained.
The provider also includes an inverter to convert the current from DC to AC. This current can then be utilised via a I 2V socket.
In order for the provider to be attached to a radiator two clips (6) are pictured whereby said clips hook over the radiator top, with the provider's weight preventing undesirable movement but allowing the provider to be easily relocatable such to follow the suns path through a day.
Other embodiments of the clip(s) 6 are to be considered such as a rail that runs along a radiator facing or engaging section of the provider.
Said rail may have one or two orthogonal radiator engaging bars; to allow for flexibility in engagement and additionally engagement of both of double -tanked or -celled radiators.
Resiliently deformable, screw threaded or locking mechanisms may be employed on the clip 6 or elsewhere in order to prevent unauthorised or unintended removal of a provider from a radiator.
Access to electrical energy harvested by the cell (1) and stored in the battery (not shown) is by connection of a lead or appliance to a socket (7). The socket shown is a standard vehicle 1 2Volt cigar or cigarette lighter socket as many users are likely to already own relevant adaptors for such sockets for their appliances and electronic goods.
In the pictured embodiment it is possible to change the batteries by removing a panel (8) to the provider's rear (100). A panel is also provided (9) for replacement of the lamps as required.
Further embodiments may include a plurality of sockets andfor adaptors. Yet further embodiments may include a way to feed electricity to another location, such as a national electricity grid.
Some embodiments may include internally held mechanisms or apparatus for charging other equipment, for example a battery charger for externally provided batteries or a holder for a mobile telephone so that the telephone is wholly or parUy hidden whilst charging.

Claims (5)

  1. Claims 1. A multifunction energy provider, including a photovoltaic cell, electrical energy converter, battery and socket for electrical output; characterised in that the provider is disposed to be hung on a radiator.
  2. 2. A provider according to claim I including lamps for convection heating purposes.
  3. 3. A provider according to claims I or 2 wherein there are provided intakes and outtakes for convection purposes.
  4. 4. A provider according to claim 2 or 3 wherein the lamps are halogen and may be used for lighting purposes in the event of a main power failure.
  5. 5. A provider according to claims I or wherein the socket is a standard l2Volt vehicular cigar lighter socket.
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GB2424062A (en) * 2005-03-08 2006-09-13 Abu Batin Syed A solar powered heat circulating booster used with a domestic radiator

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