US1952328A - Radiator enclosure - Google Patents

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J. F. MCINTIRE RADIATOR ENGLOSURE vFiled July 50. 1952 March 27, 1934.

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RADIATOR ENCLOSURE Filed July 30. 1932 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 DDCIDDDD 2, CIUDDDCID DDCICIDD Patented Mar. 27, 1934 PATENT oFFicE RADIATOR ENCLOSURE I James F. McIntire, Detroit, Mich., assignor to United States Radiator Corporation, Detroit, Mich., a corporation of New York' Application July 30, 1932, Serial No. 626,526

' 3 claims. (cnw- 79) This invention relates generally to radiator enclosures and refers more particularly to those designed for enclosing and concealing radiators in buildings.

.- One of the essential objects of the invention is to provide an enclosure of this type that is simple in construction, comparatively inexpensive to manufacture and install and that 4is ornamental and pleasing in appearance.

'10 Another ogbject is to provide an enclosure wherein the structural elements thereof are so constructed and arranged that unusual strength and durability is obtained.

Another object isto provide an enclosure wherein the structural elements which provide the strength mentioned also provide the ornamental effect.

Another object is to provide an enclosure Wherein the structural elements have been reduced to a minimum and are so constructed and arranged that the assembly may be made with a minimum of welding operations.

Another object is to provide an enclosure wherein the iront panel has a plain part for conceal- ,25 ing the radiator, and a grille for the circulation of air heated by the radiator.

Another object is to provide an enclosure wherein the rear panel may be constructed of lighter gage metal than the front panel.

Another obj ect is toprovide yan enclosure wherein a single structural member constitutes the ends and top of the enclosure and constitutes a support or point of anchorage for the front and rear panels. `n Another object is to provide an enclosure Wherein the plain 'part and grille aforesaid of the front panel are separated and enclosed by the structural elements that provide the strength and ornamental effect.

Other objects, advantages and novel features of construction of this invention will be made more apparent as this description proceeds, especially when considered in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

Figure 1 is a front elevation of a radiator enclosure embodying my invention Figure 2 is a sectional view taken on the line 2 2 of Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a fragmentary perspective view of a corner of the enclosure;

Figure 4 is a sectional view taken on the line 4 4 of Figure 1;

Figure 5 is a sectional view taken on the line 5-5 of Figure 1;

Figure 6 is a sectional view taken on the line 6-6 of Figure 1;

Figure '7 is a fragmentary elevation of the front panel; v

Figure 8 is a fragmentary perspective view 60 of the channel member before 4it is bent into U configuration; Y

Figure y9 is a front elevation of a slightly modi- Ved construction;

Figure 10 is a sectional view taken on the line 65 10-10 of Figure 9;

Figure 1l is a sectional view taken on the line 11-11 of Figure 9.

Referring now to the drawings wherein I rhave illustrated two forms of my invention, A is a 7l). radiator enclosure upon a side of a wall B, while C is a radiator enclosure set in a wall D. Preferably the radiator enclosure A comprises only three parts, namely the front and rear panelsE and F respectively and the common supporting member G therefor.' As shown, the front panel E is formed of sheet metal and is provided length- Wise thereof in superposed relation with a plain portion 1, and va grille 2. Between the grille .and plain portion and at the lower edge of said plain portion are longitudinally extending rolled portions 3 `and 4 respectively that serve to strengthen the structure and provide ornamental features. Preferably the panel E is provided below the lower bead 4 with a longitudinally extending 85 opening 5 and is provided at-opposit'e -ends 'of said opening with gusset portions 6 and 7 respectively. The rear panel F is plain throughout and is preferably of lighter gage metal than the front panel E. The member G is inverted U-shape in con-. A figuration and forms the opposite ends and the top "of the enclosure. Preferably the member G is channel-.shape throughout its length and constitutes an enclosing arch for the panels E and F. As shown, the front flange H is formed in three sections 8, 9 and l@ respectively which overlap the outer panel E and have mitered joints 1l at the corners. Preferably the edges of the sections 8, 9, and 10 are welded together at the joints 1l and thersections and outer panel E are welded loo together. When assembled the sections 8, 9 and 10 cooperate with the beads 3 and 4 to form enclosures or frames for the plain part 1 and grille 2 of the outer panel. Moreover, such ilange sections very materially strengthen and reinforce the structure. Preferably the rear flange J is formed similarly to the front ange H and is Welded to the rear panel F. The body part 12 of the member G has rounded corners or edge portions 13 and 14 but otherwise is dat through- 110 out its length. Preferably the upright portions l2 and l2 of this body part are provided adiacent their lower ends with openings 15. The portion l2 is also provided just above the opening 15 therein with a circular opening 16.

In the process of construction the member G may be cut from sheet metal or formed from ilat strip stock. Substantially triangular' notches 17 are then provided in such flat metal at the proper points, whereupon the longitudinal edge portions thereof are bent or turned to form the flanges l-I and J and mitered joints aforesaid. The edges of ila-nge sections at the joints are then welded together to provide the inished member. The front and rear panels E and F are formed from sheet metal, the front panel E being punched and rolled to provide the desired shape shown Preferably the rear panel E is formed from lighter gage metal and is left plain. These panels E and F are then inserted in the channel member G and are welded to the respective ilanges il and .l toprovide the finished enclosure.

lin use the enclosure is placed over a radiator (not shown) upon the outer side of the wall B. hie openings 5 and 15 constitute inlets for air while the openings in the grille 2 constitute outn lets for such air after it has been heated by the radiator within the enclosure. The opening 16 receives the control or regulating valve (not shown) of the radiator.

The enclosure C illustrated in Figures 9 to l1 inclusive is similar to the enclosure A except that the front panel E is detaohably secured by screws 20 to the sections 8', and 1G respectively of the member G so that it may be removed readily when the enclosure is in the wall D to afford access to the radiator (not shown). Preferably a strip M of inverted l. cross section is secured to the body part l2 of the member G adjacent the front iiange section 9 so as to form a pocket 22 for the reception or" the upper edge of the panel E. As shown. the length of the panel E' is such one end 'thereof may be slipped in or withdrawn from the member G' before the other. Once within the member G the panel E maybe raised so that the upper edge 'thereof may be received in the pocket 22. The screws 20 may then be applied to fasten the panel to the flange sections 8 and l0. When assembled the parts provide practically the saine appearance as the enclosure A and function the same.

` What l claim as myinvention is:

1. A radiator enclosure comprising only three parts, one of said parts being formed from sheet metal and having an inverted substantially horizontal channel-shaped portion forming the5 top of theenclosure and provided at opposite ends of said channel portion with depending substantially vertical channel portions that open inwardly toward each other and form the supporting legs of the enclosure, another of said parts being resasze a sheet metal panel and cooperating with the rear' sides of the channels of the horizontal and depending portions to form the back of the enclosure, said last mentioned part being within the channels of the horizontal and depending portions and secured to the rear sides thereof, the Athird part being also a sheet metal panel and cooperating with the forward sides of the horizontal and depending channels to form the front of the enclosure, said third part being also within the channels of the horizontal and depending portions and secured to the forward sides thereof.

2. A radiator enclosure comprising an inverted substantially horizontal downwardly opening channel-shaped member forming the top of the enclosure and provided at opposite ends thereof with depending substantially parallel channel portions that openinwardly toward each other and forni the suporting legs of the enclosure, a sheet metal panel cooperating with the rear sides of the channels of the horizontal member and depending portions to form the back of the enclosure, panel being within the channels of the horizontal member and depending portions and secured to the rear sides thereof, and a sheet metal panel cooperating with the forward sides of the horizontal member and depending portions to forni the iront of the enclosure, said last mentioned panel being also within the channels of the horizontal member and depending portions and secured to the front sides thereof.

3. A radiator enclosure having three parts, one of said parts being formed from sheet metal and having an inverted substantially horizontal channel-shaped portion forming the top of the enclosure and provided at opposite ends of said channel portion with depending substantially parallel channel portions that open inwardly toward each other and form the supporting legs of the enclosure, another of said parts being a sheet metal panel and cooperating with the rear sides of the channels of the horizontal and depending portions to form the back of the enclosure, said last mentioned part being within the channels of the horizontal and upright portions and secured to the rear sides thereothe third part being also a sheet metal panel and cooperating with the forward sides of the horizontal and depending channels to form the front of the enclosure, said third part being also within the channels of the horizontal and depending portions and secured to the forward sides thereof, said third part having a plain portion and a grille portion extending lengthwise thereof in superposed relation and provided at the upper and lower longitudinal edges of the plain portion with longitudinally extending rolled portions which extend to and coopcrate with the forward sides of the horizontal and depending channels to form frames for the plain portion and grille. l

JAMES F. MCNTlRE.

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