GB2524280A - Thermally efficient universal radiator mounting - Google Patents

Abstract

A conventional flat panel radiator is located by mounting brackets allowing the radiator to lie in a substantially horizontal (flat) plane. A thermally insulated base 1 may have a series of grooves 2 therein into which at least one fixing bolt 3 is located. Mounting plates 4 are located via the fixing bolt 3. The groove 2 provides adjustment in one axis and a plurality of movable brackets 6,7,8 and 9 provide adjustment in a perpendicular axis and support a first end of a radiator via yokes, see figure 7z. A second series of adjustable brackets, a, b, e, f supports the opposing end of the radiator via yokes c and d. The brackets may be height adjustable see figure 2F and may be sprung mounted see figure 2D. In use the radiator lies substantially flat on the base and not vertically as in conventional usage.

Description

THERMALLY EFFICIENT UNIVERSAL RADIATOR MOUNTING

This invention relates to a radiator mounting; for use, particularly, with reference to domestic applications, concerning combi type modern central heating systems or hot water systems, using radiators.

When there is a need for drying, generally with all the products available (including radiators) although they are suitable for use; do not when installed seem to make use of their full potential.

In an effort to overcome the problems highlighted, this proposed design being practical, easy to install and adjustable, gives it the feasibility to allow standard radiators of different shapes and sizes to be Laid flat and used more efficiently as a heat source.

DESCRIPTION

All materials used are of robust rigid load bearing materials.

REF DRG FIG 1/7 Consists of a base with thermal insulating and thermal reflecting properties (Ref 1).

On this there is milled centre section (Ref 2) which is channelled to allow an upturned fixing bolt/machined post (Ref 3) to slot into the recess of (Ref 1) so its unable to turn (Ref 3) and (Ref 3 DRG 2/7 Fig c).

A slotted milled plate (Ref 4) is fixed over the milled section, so that the upturned face of the bolt/machined post (Ref 3) can slide the length of (Ref 4).

On the same base centreline another upturned bolt/machined post is fitted (Ref 5) DRG 1/7 (4/7 Fig N).

TOP END ASSEMBLY REF A (DRGs 1/7 & 2/7 Consists of 2 slotted right angled sections (Ref 6, 7) which have fitted each end yoke fittings (Ref 8, 9) and a base platform with levelling screws (Ref 10, 11).

The right angled plate (Ref 7) is held at the centre of the base (Ref 1) by the bolt/machined post (Ref 3) which is mounted with a springand washer assembly (Ref 12 DRG 1/7, 2/7). The plate (Ref 7) rests on the assembly (Ref 12) with bolt (Ref 3) through the slot in the plate (Ref 7).

The right angled plate (Ref 6) fits on top of the plate (Ref 7) and is also held at the centre of the base (Ref 1) by the bolt/machined post (Ref 3) which is free to move through both slots.

A further spring/washer assembly is added (Ref 12) being held in position by a tensioning nut, making the assembly (Ref 12) complete.

Plate (Ref 6) is now able to move in the opposite direction to plate (Ref 7). Both plates are now able to slide vertical plate support (Ref 6,7) is obtained by 2 fixed set bolts/machined fittings (ref 13, 14) attached to the angled sections (Ref 6, 7) respectively.

Set bolt/machined fitting (Ref 13) holds plate (Ref 6) to plate (Ref 7) allowing plate (Ref 7) to slide through its slot.

Conversely set bolt/machined fitting (Ref 14) holds plate (Ref 7) to plate (Ref 6) to slide through its slot.

Thus both sections are able to slide, side by side, supported by running bolt.s/machinedfittings (Ref 13, 14) centre pin assembly (Ref 3, 12) and sliding platforms (Ref 10, 11) which can be extended to a limit, where the stops on plates (Ref 6, 7) meet centre pin assembly (Ref 3, 12) and then:-Contracted to any width across their dimension until plates (Ref 6, 7) contact the end stop limits, dictated by mounting plates (Ref 10, 11) with yoke assemblies (Ref 8, 9).

The dimensions (length and width) of the radiators fitted to the mounting, depends upon the minimum size when assemblies (Ref A & B) are closed; to the maximum when they are extended and the maximum length assembly (Ref A) can travel through the slot in plate (Ref 4).

Therefore mounting boards would be made to suit certain category ranges of radiators dimensions (ie, length & width).

ASSEMBLY A: REAR HEIGHTADJUSTMENT (Ref DRG 1/7 and 3/7) REF FIG G (15. 16) is one of the plates shown of which there are 2 in number.

(Plate Ref 7 is represented in (Figs H, I, J, K)) Installation of the plates (Ref 15, 16) are as follows:-

FIG H

The outer slots line up with outer holes (Ref 13 and 17) and (Ref 14 and 18) respectively, fixed through plates (Ref 6, 7). (As previously described (Ref Assembly A)).

The inner bolts/machined fittings of sections (Ref 15, 16) fixed through plates (Ref 6, 7) allow free movement of the plates (Ref 6, 7) also with a predetermined clearance of plates (Ref 15, 16) as shown.

FIGI

When extension plates (Ref 15, 16) have reached their limit extra fixing holes appear, which are available for the fixing of an extra height adjustment if required.

FIGJ

Height adjustment plate (Ref 19) is used when the total width of assembly A has been established.

Fixing bolt/machine screws fit through the complete assembly through the 4 fixing points.

FIG K

With the plates in position adjustments can be made (depending on the determined width established by assembly A is fixed: 3 or 4 points of adjustable support are provided. (Ref 20 shows an extra angle of supports that could be either as an add on or a built in feature for optimizing platform assembly A.

FIGI

To prevent plate (Ref 15, 16) spread at point of contact to the radiator.

Changes in the top profile of the plates may be necessary; some examples of the possibilities are illustrated.

BOTTOM ASSEMBLY B (REF DRGS 1/7 4/7 5/7) Consists of 2 sectional plate assemblies (Ref a and b) that have milled slots along their length. At one end there are yoke assemblies fitted (Refs c and ci) to the bases (Refs e and f) through rail assemblies (Refs a and b).

The other end of plates (a & b) are a milled end.

Plate (Ref a) is placed over holding bolt/machined post (Ref 5) (previously described) via its slot.

With the sectional dimensions allowed for reference plates Ref (a & b) and the difference in thickness between the plates (Refs a & b) catered for by the increment of the plate thickness of one base plate (Ref f) to (Ref e).

Plate assy (Ref b) is placed over plate assy (Ref a) through its slot over bolt/machined post (Ref 5).

The plate assemblies (Ref a & b) are held down to the base level being free to move by bolt/machine post Ref (FIG N, Ref 5).

Guide posts are fitted to the base (Ref 1) keep the movement in one direction if required (Ref Fig N Ref g) (DRG 1/7).

Thus plate assemblies (Ref a & 14 are allowed to slide to extend from a minimum to a maximum within their parameters. (See Ref final paragraph: ref top end assembly Ref a).

YOKE BASE ASSEMBLY (Ref DRG 4/7 FIG 0) Is a plate of a style illustrated see drawing description references although the contour could change the main objective will be ease of assembly and disassembly, adequate strength and as shown easy access to fixing points with a radiator in position.

YOKE ASSEMBLY (Ref DRG 1/7 4/7) Yoke assemblies fitted to bases (Ref 10, 11 and e, f) are of a type shown as FIG M consisting of a reinforced angle section of a predetermined size (Ref c) consisting of a "Ii" section (Ref c, d and 8, 9) with a predrilled threaded hole available about its centre that aligns with a predrilled hole (with bolt clearance) in the clamping plate (Ref k).

The clamping plate (Ref k) is attached "Li" section (Ref c) by a bolt/screw through (Ref k) screwed into the thread in (Ref c).

When the screw is turned any material is clamped by a contoured "knife edge" (some examples are show (Ref FIG M) to give a knife edge grip with clamping.

With the screw loosened (Ref k) having a clearance a plate example (Ref h) slides over plate (Ref c) and is held in place by clamp (Ref k) at any position within slot range shown (Ref 14. The face (Ref h) can be scored or roughened to provide extra grip if required. Grip washers can be added also if required (if extra grip is needed) dotted line shown (Ref h) shows where channelling could be removed if required. Yoke top edges (Ref h) (Ref c) could have rounded top edges; shown dotted.

YOKE ASSEMBLY (REF DRG 1/7 5/7) With reference to drawing references this yoke can be used with/instead of the previous yoke assembly described.

The yoke length (Ref it) is increased to enable coplete adjustment of an adjustable support (Ref m) through the entire length of it by turning screw (Ref p). This is achieved by a premoulded box assembly (Ref s) which has a slot (Ref u) which has a drill out (Ref r) which has a clearance for screw (Ref p) to pass through.

The bottom of the box mould section has a qearing surface (inverted hemispherical section or similar) (Ref t) that allows the base of the screw (Ref p) to bear down on and turn freely.

The adjustable support (Ref n) has attached welded/glued/premoulded 2 threaded internally screwed collars (Ref q) which are allowed to pass through slot (Ref u) allowing screw (Ref p) to pass through the top of box section (Ref s) engaging and screwed through collars (Ref q) so the base of screw (Ref p) contacts (Ref t) the assembly of thd box section is completed.

Yoke (Ref w) is made of an upturned right angled reinforced section having rounded top edges if required, shown FIG P (dotted) with a right angied section, moulded round/fixed to/welded/glued, perpendicular to the yoke as shown (Ref FIGS) hich stands on a base of an example as (Ref x FIG 5).

Angled sections (shown dotted) on enlarged secon (Ref FIG T) or a plate with an angled section at the top and bottom to accept the box assembly section are fitted to the perpendicular support plate which is attached at right angles to the "U" pIate(Ref w).

The backing plate with/or angled sections attached to perpendicular plate (Ref w) must be of a width to allow support plate (Ref n) to have clearance and be able to travel freely between perpendicular plate (Ref w) and the back of the box assembly when installed (shown FIGS, 041 Ref y).

The box assembly slides on to plate (Ref w) between brackets/back plate brackets and glued/screwed/welded/clipped to the top and, bottom plates of the perpendicular (back plate) section.

With a movement slot (Ref FIG 1 Ref y) maintaited for free movement of adjustable support (Ref n) with components fitted (Ref n), can be adjusted by (Ref p), along the length (Ref m). Thus the screw adjustable yoke is complete.

Perpendicular dotted line (FIG 0) is an example of the join of the perpendicular support plate onto the assembly of (Ref w).

REPLACEMENT YOKE ASSEMBLY REF DRG 1/7 4/7 6/7 FIG U With reference to drawing references.

Due to the types of installation and/or radiator sizing and unseen eventualities yoke removals may be necessary. In which case, the inverted right angled yoke support would become part of the support structure. The yoke structure would thn be made of removable plates which are fixed to the main structure (the clamp Ref k) operating in the normal manner.

With the plates removed, there is sufficient clearance of the "pipework" to allow the yoke assembly to be moved and placed in a different position (if required) and by refixing the removable plates and clamp assembly a supporting yoke for the pipework in that new position.

REPLACEMENT YOKE ASSEMBLY REF DRG 5/7 6/7 REF FIG V FIG W With reference to drawing reference.

The support structure will be very similar to that previously described (Ref yoke assembly Ref DRG 5/7). The difference being to the front yoke assembly (Ref w) where the yoke would be of a type held vertically by fixing screws/bolts/pins shown (FIG V)1 After removal of the complete box assy(Ref FIG Q) and perpendicular support plate with holding fixing screws removed from the yoke support with one pivot screw left remaining. With the removable yoke assembly disconnected at its base and the yoke assembly free to move, a "clearance" can be obtained by pushing the assembly in a direction (one direction indicated (Ref FIG W) causing the yoke to turn with clearance increasing with further movement. Total removal of the yoke achieved by having the pivot screw removed; Movement of the yoke assembly in the opposite direction and reassembly of the yoke in the opposite manner, iterated4 allows support to be provided by the yoke in a different position (if required).

INSTALLATION (DRG FIG 1/7) With the space dimensions known and a radiator to fit the space available.

A thermal board assembly is chosen from a range of thermal boards to suit the application.

(Assuming the space, radiator, sizing to be smaller; the board would be cut (examples DRG 7/7 FIG Z Ref 1).

The single yoke height of yokes (Ref c and d) and (Ref 8 and 9) of assemblies A and B respectively will be of certain height to suit most generally available radiators; so for a big percentage of radiators only minor adjustments will be required.

With approximate dimensions made with assemblies A and B readied, with the bottom of the radiator with fittings for pipe connection engaged in the yokes (Ref c and d) of assembly B. Assembly A is moved to support the top of the radiator (yokes Ref 8 and 9) can be removed if not required. Once in the optimum position required assembly A can be locked via moveable locking adjustment (Ref FIG Y).

The radiator now in position is level checked to confirm a certain incline (minor levelling adjustments are via base levelling screws (Ref 10, 11) and adjusting plates on yokes (Ref c, d).

Assembly B can be secured by fixing (Ref e, f) to the base (Ref 1) and assembly A by fixing screws through top of platforms (Ref 10, 11) to base (Ref 1).

With the radiator in position, pipework connected, fluid supplied and radiator purged of air through vertical vents the radiator is now ready for use. (All other radiators are catered for by having extra adjustment add on features available).

If required, due to possible further changes in radiator sizing, dimensions and design alterations, it will be necessary to allow the milled section (Ref 2,4) travel the length of the length and the length of the width of base (Ref 1). Example (Ref DRG 7/7 FIG X).

Anchor bolt (Ref 5) would be in the milled section (Ref 2,4) and locked where necessary.

Assemblies A and B may be installed along the Width as well as the length of the base (Ref 1).

Yoke assemblies would be made so they were capable of "swivellinC around there supporting axis ie, rails (Ref a, b, 6,7) example (Ref DRG 7/7 FIG X).

Assembly B would be allowed to "swivel" guides (Ref g) would have to be removed and relocated on mounting board (if this were the case, assembly B would incorporate within itself its own guide structure).

Two assemblies of the same type on the same board may be necessary.

Differing yoke assemblies Ref DRG 4/7 FIG M, Ref DRG 5/7 may have to be fitted to the assemblies fined (Ref assembliesAand B).

Bases (Ref 10, 11) may be fitted to B assembly (one levelling device may be all that is needed to meet requirements).

Bolt assy (Ref 3, 12) may be fitted to assembly B. In an effort to further improve the mounting base reinforcing structures may increase in number, change in design or/and be installed in other points, as well as/or instead of those shown (Ref DRG 4/7 FIG 0). As the intention is to (need only one tool) or none at all to make the install quicker/easier; "hand" quick screw methods on all assembly/levelling screws used on the install will be investigated and employed if the results still produce a robust stable, safe product.

There will also be investigation to finding easier ways of "sizing" base (Ref 1) eg, breaking sections to a dimension.

As the thermal board is easily installed with a built in degree of flexibility a radiator laid flat in this manner to maximise its effect to produce heat efficiently is an effort to overcome some of the problems encountered as stated initially.

DRAWINGS REFERENCES 1/7 and 7/7 DRG 1/7 Is the thermal base assembly (normally laid flat) displayed at an angle to highlight the features.

DRG2I7 FIG C shows the centre pin assembly (Ref 3, 12} that allows an up and down movement caused by the levelling action of FIG E of the angled sections (Ref 6, 7) via levelling bases containing levelling screws (Ref 10, 11).

FIG D shows the centre pin assembly (Ref 3, 12 that allows an up and down action, across angle sections (Ref 6 and 7) caused by FIG F action of levelling screws within bases (Ref 10, 11).

DRG 3/7 FIG C shows a height extension plate.

FIG H show a height extension plates installed in plate (Ref 7) an partial view of height plate Ref 15 installed shows the same general view as FIG H into a plate (Ref 6).

FIG I shows a view of plates (Ref 15, 16) raised to their limit showing extra fitting holes.

FIG J shows an extra extension plate Ref 19 installed on plates (Ref 7, 16) showing 3 extra fixing points.

FIG K same view as FIG J with the same general view was (FIG H) with2 plates (Ref 19) installed with a contoured plate (add on) (Ref 20) fixed as an example.

FIG I shows a slide view sample of top profile possibilities that may be used on plates (Ref 15, 16) along with a side view of the angled add on (Ref 20).

DRG4/7 FIG M shows a yoke assembly (Ref c, k) mounted on a base (Ref e) which shows another possible fixing point (shown dotted).

(Ref h) is an add on height adjustment plate showing how it engages with yoke (Ref c). "Enlarged" sections refer to possible knife edge configurations).

FIG N shows a side view with holding bolt (Ref 5) fitted through base (Ref 1) and holding plates Ref a and b) in position. With the section drawing showing use of guides (Ref g).

FIG 0 shows a plan view of fixing plate (Ref e) with possible reinforcement points for yoke (Ref c) (shown dotted) with an illustration of possible changes to plate geometry (shown dotted).

DRG 5/7 FIG P shows back view of one screw adjustment assembly (with perpendicular side of box section (Ref s) removed with an optional yoke edge rounded contour (shown dotted).

FIG Q shows general view of complete yoke assembly.

FIG R shows side view of yoke assembly.

FIGS shows plan view of yoke assembly (with an extended section of a base (Ref x)).

FIG I are enlarged top and bottom sections of box assy (Ref s) with reference ot the side of yoke (Ref w) to highlight the clearance required, for the travel of adjustable support (Ref n).

DRG 6/7 REF DRG 4/7 FIG M FIG U shows a yoke front plate assembly with back support plate (and reinforcement if required) shown dotted. Shows a side view of yoke assembly with clamp (Ref c). Shows a front view with the yoke plates removed with the top section in front of the support plate assembly (shown dotted and in relief) with a "line" reference to show base of pipeline clearance.

FIG V REF DRG 5/7 shows front view of yoke plate assembly in a flxed position against the back plate.

FIG W shows yoke action (free to move) the sliding base movement shown indicated by "arrow" showing incrementing clearance from pipework.

DRG 7/7 FIG X shows dotted on base (Ref 1) illustrates other possible milled out section and yoke assembly options.

FIG V is an example of how the locking device would work an example shown (Ref 2).

FIG Z shows a side view of a radiator mounted in position on base (Ref 1).

Shows a plan view at an angle of an example fo a radiator positioned ready for filling into a space board (Ref 1) to be cut as required (highlighted).

Claims (21)

1. CLAIMS REF ORG 1/7 1. A thermally efficient universal radiator mounting practical and easy to install, adjustable with the feasibility to allow standard radiators of different shapes and sizes to be laid flat and used more effectively as a heat source.
2. 2. A base (Ref 1) with thermal insulating and reflecting properties with guide channels (Ref DRG 7/7 FIG K) in which anchoring posts (Ref 3, 12) and (Ref 5) can be inserted, which glide and "lock" in position.
3. 3. According to claim 2 an anchoring post free to move with a sprung loaded suspension (Ref 3, 12).
4. 4. According to claim 3 assembly A, which is guided and supported by the anchoring post (Ref 3, 12).
5. 5. According to claim 4 guided right angled plates (Ref 6, 7) which have extra height adjustment facility (ORG 3/7).
6. 6. According to claim 4 base plate assemblies (Ref 10, 11) that can be removable.
7. 7. According to claim 4 base plate assemblies (Ref LU, 11) with an adjustable level facility.
8. 8. According to claim 4 removable yokes (Ref 8,9).
9. 9. According to claim 4 yokes (Ref 8,9) that can be adjusted around base (Ref 10, 11).
10. 10. According to claim 4 yokes (Ref 8, 9) with height adjustment.
11. 11. According to claim 2 assembly B which is guided and supported by anchor post (Ref 5).
12. 12. According to claim 11 sliding plates (Ref a, b).
13. 13. According to claim 11 removable yoke assemblies (Ref c, d).
14. 14. According to claim 11 yokes (Ref c, d) that can be adjusted around base (Ref e, f).
15. 15. According to claim 11 yokes (Ref c, d) height adjustment.
16. 16. According to claim 11 a base (Ref e, f) that have fixing points.
17. 17. According to claim 12 removable guide posts (Ref g).
18. 18. According to claim 4, 11 that assembly A can be used where assembly B is.
19. 19. According to claim 4, 11 that assembly B can be used where assembly A is.
20. 20. According to claim 4, 11 yokes (Ref DRG 4/7 FIG M) can be fitted to assemblies A and B.
21. 21. According to claim 4, 11 yokes (Ref DRG 5/7) can be fitted to assemblies A and B.