ITRM20130097U1 - AIR CONDITIONER AIR CONDITIONING AIR CONDITIONING HEATING ELECTRICITY WATER AND SERVICES FOR PORTS APPROACHES PONTILI MARINE TOURIST - Google Patents

Description

Description of the Utility Model having as its title.

"AIR CONDITIONING COLUMN, HEATING, ELECTRICITY, WATER AND SERVICES FOR PORTS, LANDINGS, BRIDGES, MARINE TOURISTS"

Summary

The present invention consists in the application of an air conditioning system to a water, electricity and service column for moored boats, capable of supplying, through flexible pipes that connect the refrigerating unit to a ventilating unit introduced below deck through portholes or other openings, a ventilation of cold or hot air. In fact, the inversion of the refrigeration cycle allows the production of hot air for heating. Being close to water, the cooling unit can be cooled by the underlying water sucked by a pump. Through fittings and sockets, the refrigeration unit is inserted into the housing of the column only at the request of the user of the service. The rapidity of coupling and release does not oblige the supplier to keep the coolant constantly installed, limiting wear, theft and also allowing him to purchase a smaller number, since it can be inserted in any column designed to house it.

Description

State of the art

Often small and medium-sized boats and boats do not have an autonomous air conditioning system that lowers the temperature in the summer or acts as heating in the cold months. Air conditioning systems on boats are often very expensive, requiring excessive space for small boats and continuous maintenance. They are also noisy due to the hum of the seawater suction pump that is pumped into the exchanger of the refrigerating unit. Air conditioners for boats require, to be installed on board, the perforation of the hull to fix the sea intakes necessary for the passage of sea water in and out. This creates damage to the safety of the hull being at least one hole below the waterline. It is common practice for heaters and portable air conditioners to be introduced on board; these, due to the considerable absorption of electricity, often overheat and ignite causing very dangerous fires on board, finally, the ventilation of the boat by keeping the portholes, hatches and windows open, especially in lake areas, allows entry on board of mosquitoes and other annoying insects. The invention makes it possible to use an air conditioning and heating system whose bulky and noisy refrigerant component is positioned in the column on the quay. Only the ventilating, silent and space-saving Trinity is carried on board.

Summary of the invention

The purpose of this Utility Model is to provide users with a simple, safe and economical air conditioning and heating system. The user will only have to host a small and bulky ventilation unit on board connected to the refrigerating unit, on the quay or on the wharf, via a flexible hose that contains two more, with a lower section; they allow the circulation of the chilled or heated liquid. The aforementioned flexible tube also contains an electric cable for powering the fan unit and for the thermostatic control of the appliance. The dispensing column is fixed on the quay or on the wharf and is electrically powered from the ground with an electric cable that enters the steel hollow supporting structure of the column and allows powering the industrial sockets with lateral interlocks, as well as an electrical socket for powering the refrigeration unit. when inserted in the column.

Still through the steel hollow supporting structure, a pipe, coming from the ground water network, feeds the two side taps.

The refrigeration unit is connected, through two flexible pipes and as many quick couplings placed on the steel hollow supporting structure, to two pipes that run inside the steel supporting structure and, coming out of its base, continue across the quay or jetty up to to reach the water mirror. One of them, adequately protected by a filter, sucks in the water. The other, after serving the exchanger, expels it. The circuit is operated by my pump located in the refrigeration unit.

The structure of the column is formed by a central steel tube hollow inside, with a foot for fixing to the quay or the pier. The pipes and electrical cables pass through it.

The interlocked electrical sockets and drinking water taps are attached to it. The two quick couplings for the cooling water circuit and an electrical socket that powers the unit are attached to the refrigerating unit on the steel structure.

The supporting structure is covered with wooden slats or composite material that aesthetically recall the decking surface of the jetty or quay to which it is fixed. The slats are fixed to the central structure. In the highest part of the column, duly inclined to allow optimal vision, there is a liquid crystal or LED screen. It, via cable or wi-fi connection, will allow the user to take advantage of an interactive service for the promotion of services dedicated to him that the manager will decide to offer, in addition to advertising programming,

The refrigeration unit is enclosed in a corrosion-resistant material container and is covered with the same composite or wooden slats that cover the structure that houses it. By doing so, aesthetic continuity is achieved when the refrigeration unit is inserted.

The refrigerating unit, enclosed in the watertight and soundproofed structure, includes a compressor, a heat exchanger, a self-priming pump for the seawater circuit and another for the closed circuit for the distribution of the chilled or heated liquid.

On the sides of the container, externally, there are the two flexible pipes of the cooling circuit that connect to the supporting structure, as well as the electric cable that connects to a dedicated socket on the supporting structure and electrically powers the refrigeration unit.

Also connected to one side of the refrigerating unit container is the pipe that encloses two others with the cooled or heated liquid, the electrical power cable of the fan and thermostatic control unit.

The pipe finally connects to the fan unit. It too is enclosed in a resistant, small-sized, acoustically insulated container consisting of a finned pack heat exchange coil, a centrifugal fan and an intake grille. The refrigeration unit is inserted into the main structure of the column, using special guides and slides there like a drawer.

The main advantage of the invention lies in its functionality, as it offers a comfortable temperature inside the vessel.

A second advantage is the reduced size of the fan unit.

A third advantage is the silence inside the vessel that I use.

A fourth advantage consists in the convenience of maintenance since it can be easily inspected in all its flaps.

A fifth advantage is that, being removable with respect to the dispensing column, it can be hospitalized in a safe place from vandalism, flirting or tampering.

A sixth advantage lies in the fact that ports, tourist marinas and landings can equip themselves with columns that exclusively supply drinking water and electricity and purchase the air conditioning system separately or at a later time according to market requests or expectations.

A seventh advantage consists in the fact that not using heaters, portable air conditioners or fixed air conditioning systems on board would considerably reduce the risk of fire, due to the overheating of the electrical equipment, and of sinking, due to the malfunctioning of the sea cocks.

An eighth advantage lies in the possibility of using a service that would otherwise be too costly economically. The invention would be usable by those who do not want to bear the burden of purchasing a fixed system on board or just do not have the necessary space given the size of the vessel.

A ninth advantage can be the lower consumption of electricity compared to heaters and portable equipment.

Brief description of the drawings

Further characteristics and advantages of the invention will become clearer from the description of a preferred but not exclusive embodiment of the dispensing column in question illustrated by way of non-limiting example in the accompanying drawings of which:

table 1 shows a side view of the invention with the refrigerating unit (2) inserted in the column and with the electric cables, the pipes suitable for the operation of the air conditioning system, a socket (3.1) with interlock, a tap (4.1) of the drinking water, the connection pipe (2.5) between the refrigeration unit (2) and the fan unit (7), the electric cable (2.6) that supplies the refrigerant unit (2), the pipes (2.3 and 2.4) of the exchanger cooling system with relative filter (2.9), the screen (3.2), the section of the lining (6) in composite material of the column (l) and of the front part of the refrigerating unit (2), the supporting structure (1.2) hollow steel with rectangular section ,

table 2 shows a side view of the dispensing column (1) without the refrigerating unit (2) inserted in the structure. The electric power cable from the ground (3), the pipes (2.3 and 2.4) suitable for the operation of the refrigerating unit (2), the industrial socket with interlock (3.1) and the drinking water tap (4.1) are shown. ). Also represented are the liquid crystal screen (3.2) (monitor), the section of the covering of the column (1) in composite material (6) and the supporting structure (1.2) hollow steel with rectangular section,

table 3 shows a rear view of the dispensing column. The two electrical sockets (3.1) with interlocking, the two taps (4.1), two flexible pipes (2.1 and 2.2) that join the refrigerating unit to the steel supporting structure, the supporting structure (1.2) with a steel hollow section are shown rectangular. Also represented is the electrical cable (2.6) for powering the refrigerating unit (2), the tube (2.5) that encloses the circuit with the heated or cooled liquid and Γ power supply (2.6) for the ventilation unit. The slats (6) in composite material fixed to the supporting structure (1.2) in steel are shown.

table 4 shows a front view of the dispensing column (i) with the refrigerating unit (2) inserted. The two flexible pipes (2J and 2.2) of the cooling circuit and the pipe (2.5) connecting the two units are shown. You can also see the screen (3.2), the slats (6) in composite material fixed to the central steel structure (1.2).

Table 5 shows a front view of the dispensing column (1) without the refrigerating unit (2) inserted, the screen (3.2), the cladding staves (6) in composite material fixed to the supporting structure (1.2) in steel.

Table 6 shows a side view of the invention with the refrigerating unit (2) installed, the flexible pipes (2.1 and 2.2) of the cooling circuit inserted in the steel supporting structure (1.2) and connected to the pipes (2.3 and 2.4) of the cooling circuit. The latter, along the quarry structure and across the quay (5), reach the water mirror. From the <5> refrigerating unit (2) extends the pipe (2.5) of the refrigerated or heated liquid circuit which ends in the ventilating unit (7) housed inside a moored boat Detailed description of a preferred example of execution

More specifically, the present Utility Model, in a first embodiment, essentially consists of a supporting structure in stainless steel (1.2) with a base that serves to fix it on the jetty or on the quay (5). The supporting structure (1.2) is made with a tube with a hollow rectangular section (1.2) in which a drinking water pipe coming from the aqueduct (4) is housed and which branches off joining the two ball valves (4.1) with quick coupling placed on the sides of the supporting structure. A power cable (3), coming from themes and with variable voltage 220/380 V, feeds the power sockets (3.1) placed at a sufficient distance from the ground and fixed to the supporting structure (1.2). The sockets (3.1), with IP66 protection degree, of 16 A or 32 A, with interlock, have a safety protection guaranteed by a differential magnetothermic switch.

Inside the stainless steel supporting structure (1.2) there is a pipe (2.3) which draws water from the water mirror below the pier or quay to cool the heat exchanger of the refrigerating unit. A filter (2.9) protects it from obstruction. Another pipe (2.4) guarantees the discharge of the same water after cooling. Both pipes are connected with a quick coupling on the bearing structure near the housing of the refrigerant unit. To the supporting structure (1.2) in steel are applied slats (6) in composite material fixed by means of special screws. On the top of the column is the computer screen (3.2), resistant to water, ultraviolet rays and accidental shocks.

The base of the supporting structure (1.2) in steel can rotate 45 ° clockwise and counterclockwise, facilitating the wiring of electrical and water utilities. The refrigeration unit (2) is made up of a water and dust resistant stainless steel container, covered on the front with slats of composite material identical to the one that covers the column (1). It contains within it the refrigerating unit consisting of a compressor, a heat exchanger and a self-priming pump for the water in the cooling circuit. On the sides of the container of the refrigerating unit (2), on the outside, there are two flexible pipes of the cooling circuit (2.1 and 2.2) of the heat exchanger. They are connected by means of quick fittings inserted in the supporting structure (1.2) of the column (1) to the suction (2.3) and expulsion (2.4) pipes of the cooling water. Another electric cable (2.6) connects the refrigeration unit (2) to a small socket located on the stainless steel supporting structure (1.2). Lastly, on one side of the refrigerating unit container (2) starts the pipe (2.5) that connects it to the fan unit (7).

The connection pipe (2.5) contains inside two other pipes of smaller diameter which perform the task of circulating the chilled or heated liquid between the refrigerant (2) and the ventilating one (7). An electric cable is also incorporated in the pipe (2.5) which powers the fan unit (7) and regulates the temperature control via the signal produced by my thermostat contained in the fan unit (7).

The tube (2.5) is loaded and housed below deck through a porthole, skylight, a manhole or a window (8). The fan unit (7) will be placed in the room to be cooled or heated.

The fan unit (7) consists of a solid stainless metal casing insulated with sound-absorbing materials and is composed of a finned pack heat exchange coil, a centrifugal fan, an inlet grille and a thermostat. The refrigerating unit (2) is inserted into the special housing of the column like a drawer, making it slide on two guides. It will be fixed to the bottom with special latches and locks to prevent improper removal.

The refrigeration unit (2), which has a low weight, can be easily inserted and detached from the column by a single person and easily transported to and from the warehouse or office where it is stored. Since the latter operation is quick and simple, the service manager or concessionaire of the wharf, port, marina or tourist landing place, will be able to keep, when not in use, the refrigeration unit (2) and the ventilating unit (7), protecting them from wear, theft, damage or tampering. The column (1) retains its traditional vocation as a water and electricity supply even if the air conditioning system is not inserted. The coating with slats fixed with simple screws facilitates replacement in case of damage. The components of the column (1), water (4.1) and electrical (3.1 and 3.2), are easily accessible and inspectable.

The design of the column (1), by inserting the refrigerating unit (2) or in its absence, remains intact as the covering of the latter continues and aesthetically completes the slatted design.

The dispensing column (1) with the conditioning system thus conceived is susceptible of numerous modifications and variations, all of which are within the scope of the initial inventive concept. Furthermore, all the details can be replaced with other technically equivalent ones without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention.

Claims (1)

Claims 1- the dispensing column with air conditioning system (1) is characterized by the fact that it consists of a common column for the supply of services with the addition of an air conditioning system. It allows to offer cold and hot air inside boats which, conditioned by the encumbrance of a fixed system on board or by the significant cost, do not have this prerogative. 2- The dispensing column uses an air conditioning system consisting of a refrigerating unit (2) which remains on the ground, inserted in the column (1), easily removable, and a fan unit (7) of little space and silence, powered by the column ( 1) via power cable, which is loaded through openings such as portholes, skylights or windows (8). The two units are connected through flexible pipes that transport and circulate the chilled or heated liquid. A thermostat, inserted in the fan unit (7) regulates its temperature. 3- the dispensing column with air conditioning system (I) takes advantage of its natural location (table 6) on bodies of water, sea, lakes and rivers, or in any case near them, to use the water in the conditioning process as in most air conditioners installed on board boats. The advantage and the novelty lies in the fact that the pump, the condenser and the compressor remain on the quay or pier and only the space-saving fan unit (7) is placed on board. Small boats can thus benefit from an air conditioning system that can otherwise be replaced with dangerous heaters or portable air conditioners. 4- the dispensing column with air conditioning system (1) allows marinas, ports and tourist landings to offer an air conditioning system rental service, increasing the safety of people and boats. 11 Overheating and shorting of portable heating or air conditioning equipment are among the primary causes of fires on board. The invention allows, for those who do not have their own air conditioning system, to increase the usability of their boat during the year. Consequently, the managers of the marinas would increase the turnover. 5- the dispensing column with air conditioning system (I) can be sold with or without the air conditioning system, as the refrigerating unit (2) is a removable element and the column (1) is ready to house it through a fast wiring system. pipes and cables. The cooling circuit (2.3 and 2.4) would always remain ready and integral with the column (1). 6- the dispensing column with air conditioning system (1) can still be equipped with a cooling system of the refrigerating unit (2) with air and forced ventilation as in the most common domestic systems. 7- the dispensing column with air conditioning system (1) has an essential design that allows quick and economical maintenance of the various components that make it up. By replacing heaters and portable air conditioning equipment, it reduces the consumption of electricity. The use of coating materials in 100% recyclable material such as wpc (wood plastic compound), extruded of wood dust and polyethylene, and the main structure in steel, make the dispenser column (1) with an environmentally friendly air conditioning system. Without modifying the initial inventive concept, the invention can in any case be made with any design, material and by adding electrical and electronic components such as user control systems, energy and water metering systems, presence detectors, webcam cameras. , telephone or internet services. 8 - the dispensing column with air conditioning system (1), according to the preceding claims, all as described and illustrated in the attached drawings.