US883808A - Sectional radiator. - Google Patents

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No. 883,808. PATENTED APR. -7, 1908. J. M. W. KITCHEN.

SEOTIONAL RADIATOR.. APPLICATION FILED JAN;"15, 1907.

' TED-STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JOSEPH o'sEs WARD KITCHEN,

or EAST ormuen, NEW JERSEY.

's'Ec'rIoNAL nnnm'iion.

. No; mats;

Specification oi LetteraPatenti Patented April 7, 1908.

I Application filed January 15, 1907. Serial 1%.:352344.

To all whom it may concern: 7 I

Be it known that I, Josnrn MOSES WARD useful Im rovements in Sectional Radiators, of which t e following is a specification.

The object of my invention is to provide for conveniently varying the amount of radiating surface brought into action in radlators; and to secure compactnessin form in such a radiator, convenience in manipulation, and

effectiveness and convenience 1n assembling the severalparts in manufacturing. This.

radiator allows for the continuous maintenance of steam pressure in the. system. with which the radiator is connected, and yet ro-.

I vides for an immediate, positive intro uc- 'tion of desired amounts of steam to each part of the radiators sections.

- The form of. invention herein claimed is of s ecial value'for the assembling of thelatera ly compressed.radiatorcoils now in'almostgeneral use; 25

In the drawingswhich show two'form's of my invention :Figure 1, is a view in elevation showing parts broken away of a sectional radiator embodying my invention. Fig. 2, is a view in elevation ofa form of radiator which indicates how a part of the coils of an old radiator may be used in constructing a radiator embodying my invention. Fig. 3, is a sectional view of the upper part of one of the central coils of one section of my sectionalradiator. Fig. 4, is a sectional view of the lower part of the coil shown in Fig. 3.

R represents mysectiona'l radiator. Each section comprises a horizontally disposed,

. base-member H having means N'for connecmade at'the centeroft tion with other sections; such means being exemplified by screw-nipples.

e upper surface of the base-member H, which is chambered to contain steam for connection with a vertically disposed central loop or coil R the base-member and coil being joined with a screW-ni 'ple N, or other coupling, containthe top of the coil R is a compression screw V which is connected through its stenrwith a hand wheel V, located above the coll R Provision is catch-cup V the upper concavity. C of leaking past the valve-stem V C is a wrench rim.

made :by expan ing a leaden ring into the ipacebetween the retaining flanges F and thus furnishing an accurately fitting seat for the valve lug or head V. ples N 2 allow or the lateral addition of. as many coils as may be desired on both sides of the central coil lit-all of which are con.- trolled by thesinglespecial valve mechanism shown at thebottom of the central coil R This form of structure provides for the presence of as-many sections in the radiator as may be desired, and for any amount of radiatm surface in any of the sections. Preferab y, the length of the horizontally disposed chambered base-member H is of the bled coils in one section. In assembling the coils are first screwed together; then these joined coils, are attached to the base-member H by means of the'screw-nipple N and finally, the completed sections are screwed to ether, formin the entire radiator R.

Tt willbe note that the lower parts of the vertically disposed coils R and R and their connecting screw-nipples N form for each section a horizontally disposed secondary or upper steam main lyin at a plane above tudinal axis parallel to v its base-member.

my invention."

ere shown may be brought into action, or

the-whole ra'diator."

opening one or more of the valves ,"s team may vertically disposed sections. f

air valves A properly locatedto automatically permit the escape of air accumulated. m.

same'horizontal extent as that of the. asse1n- This secondary main is an essential feature ,be allowed-to enter the lower base-sections" alone, orto. also enterone-or more of 'ithe Asteam paclring V in the stuffing box C is- I forced into intimate contact with the valve stem V by the combined gland-nut and which-retains any small amount of water The screw-nip leN has a valve seat V I Screw-nipsectional radiator, the vertically disposed that of the base-member at having its longi- .95 a It will be'observed from a study (if theip'e i sitionof the several valves that an .desired portion of the radiating surfaceoft 0 device that steamgmay'be" shutoff entirely from I If the valve V closed, steam is shutofi y from the entire radiator; or byclosing or' It is understood in all cases that'there am i the several sections. In some cases an air valve wouldbeponnected with each section, while in other as A in Fig. 2, one air valve will provide for the escape of air from all the sections.

R in Figs. 1 and 2 are feet for maintaining the radiator'in a vertical position. The radiator part and the feet may be cast integral; or feet may be bolted to the base-member H.

R is means for maintaining-the interiorly located coils in vertical alinement.

I draw attention to the fact that this form of invention provides for exceptional facility in the effective and economical assembling of the several parts of the radiator into a very compact form through screw-nipple connections; the combined structure occupying small space and roviding for the convenient manipulation o the device in varying the radiating area to meet the needs consequent upon atmos heric changes.

hat I 0 aim as new is:

1. In aradiator section, the combination of (1) a horizontally disposed chambered basea member forming a steam conduit, said basemember comprising means at both'of its ends ada ted for connection and communication Witli other horizontally disposed base-members andhaving means'intermediate between said ends for connection and communication with a superimposed part, (2) saidsuperimposed part, sald superimposed part comprising a plurality of vertically disposed coils or loops, (3) means for connecting and disconnecting and for furnishing communication between said vertically disposed coils or loops near the lower ends of said coilsor "loops, and (4) a single connection furnishing communication between said coils or loops and said intermediate connecting means in said base memben 2. Ina radiator section, the combination of (1) a horizontally disposed chambered base-member forming a steamconduit, said base-member comprising means at'both its ends for connection with and communicating with other horizontally disposed base-members and having means intermediate between said ends for connecting and communicating with a lurality of, connected superimposed, vertica y disposed radiating coils or loops,

(2) said plurality of vertically disposed coils 3. In a sectional radiator, the combination of (1) horizontally disposed steam conveying base members, said base members being axially on the same plane and connected and communicating so as to form a continuous steam conduit to sections of superimposed vertically disposed section-groups of radiating. coils or loops connecting with said basemembers, (2) said section-groups of superlmposed vertically disposed coils or loops, (3) means for controlling the admission of steam from said base-members to each of the section-groups connected therewith, said last named means being actuated by hand manipulation from a level at or above the top of said radiator, and (4) a valve for the combined control of the admission of steam to all of said base-members and said sections, the length of each of said base-members corresponding substantially, in horizontal length with the horizontal extent of each of said 'section-grou s of the said radiating vertically, disposed cois or loops when such coils or loops are connected or assembled into sections.

4. In a sectional radiator, the combination of (1) a horizontally disposed steam conduit or base-member, said member having means at both ends for connecting and communicating with other base-members and having between its ends and on its superior surface means for connection and communication with a vertically rising radiating section, (2) a group of vertically disposed coils comprising means near their lower ends for connec tion and communication between said lower ends of said coils and forming a horizontally disposed part for the travel of steam, but lying in a plane above the plane occupied by said base-member, (3) means for communication and connection between said basemember and said group of coils at a point between the ends of'the said named base-mem ber, (4) a valve in said meansfor connecting and comn'iunicat-ing for controlling the entrance of steam from said named base-member to said vertically rising group of radiating coils or loops, (5) means at a high level of said radiator for controlling said valve, and (6) means for controlling the entrance of steam to said base-mcmber.

5. In a secti nal radiator, the combination of (l) a lmrizontally disposed steam conduit or base-membcr, said. member having means at both ends for connection. and communication with other base-members and having intermediate between its ends and on its up per surface means for connection and communication with a vertically rising radiating section, (2) a group of coils comprising-a hori' zontally disposed steam conduit lying in a plane above the plane occupied by the first named conduit or base-member, said co ls rising vertically above said horizontally disposed conduit, (3) means for connection and 5 or loo comnnmication between the said two named conduits at an intermediary point between the ends of the two said conduits, (a) a valve In said means for connection and communica- 5..t1on for controllingthe entrance of steam from sald named base me'mber to said. roup of vertically risin radiating coils-or s, (5) means at a big level of said radiator or controlling said valve, and (6) means for con- 10 trolling the entrance of steam to said basemember, said arts of said radiator sing constructed to he assembled by screw-nipple connections, said base-member and said secondary conduit with its vertically risingcoils being of-substantially the same horizont extentto allow for the close-approximation of a plnralit of the sections of said radiator in sssemb 'ng to ether. the said -nfamed parts and in assemb the sections 0 said named radiator. A ii. In a radiator section, the combination of (1') a' horizontally disposed 1 chm-betas base-member forming asteam cond1iit,-.said conduit having connection and means of 5 communication at both ends and at a location intermediate between said ends, (2) a plurality of groups of upright circulating coils or loops, (3) means forconnect' said coils or loops andfor their communications-t 39 one horizontal plane near the lower ends of said coils but in a plane at a highs? level than that of the said base-member, said. coils and loops having; no inter communication at a level above the said first na'med plane, (d) a le connection and means of communica- .tion etweenan intelimediate'on'e of the said coils and loops and theiinterior of'the chambored base member," said last named single connection and means 1 of communication to comprising a. valve'for' controllingthe admission of steam to eachnf said gronos of coils or loops, and (5) means-st the top oisaid intermediate coil or connected with said valve fol-operating sai valve. 7. In a sectional radiator, the combinati n of (1 a. lurality of complete and separately valved sections, each section coniprising, "a horizontally. disposed base-member. fornnng' asteam conduit, a vertically dls-j- 5o osed part'conigiri'sing a plurality of circa siting. coils or oops joined near the lower ends of said coils by means for steam inter. communication for forming thereat and 'in' H connection with the lower ends of said coils asecondary horizontally disposed and super imposed steam conduit, and a valved means for connecting a central point of the lower end of said vertically disposed part with a central point of said base-member, (,2) means for so connecting the base-members and for thencommunication with eachother for forming a horizontally disposed steam conduit having the same' axis, said means of connection and omimunication, said'base-members, and

tween saidbase-member and said section,

trolling the. passage of steam therethrough, '(4) means for exercising said control, said eans being carried upwardly through and out at the top of said section, (5) teens preventing the escape of steam. at

nd. {(5) -'means for catchingand h water of condensation from steam tnat ma I have leaked through the of 5.: tion.

9. in a sectional radiates, tionof (l) exterior coils havi t a vertical position of said (2} one .o r more sections horizontally l A conduit, and L prising second I conduit Linc said lissemember, ass and said ba es mesa: being joined by valved connecti a oint in the length base-member, (3) said valved oonnco tion, each group of said coils compiising verticall disposed coils none said second V horizon ally do d hi her level steam consaid couphaving inteiiorly a valve for controlling to o ate-lain through from a level nighly located above said valve said h level, coupling a closure of said valve through lateral pressure -centrifugally-. exercised at the seat in said coupling.

comprising a horizontal base-member and vertical coils, the ooils' beingconnected together near the lower ends of coils, and in connection with their lower ends, forming bese inember, one of the coils being connected he hese member, an the hass-memof, adjacent sections o connected fi-lfiher parts, being constructed to allow fora has, all or said con to said coupling comprising means for 0011-.

any norizontally tfisposed steam conduit,-

said'-'-coogapli'ns, valve controlled "11. A. sectional radiator, each section a secondary superimposed member over tl'iea base meinber, (2) a-snpeirimposed radiator coil, and (31a. coupling gaining communicativelysaid base-member sndradiatlng. co1l,-

throi h downward eom'oires ion exerted at 1 said va ve sea-t compris' &

able and attachable and such as .to establish communication between the parts connected,

substantially as disclosed.

pansible metallic ring an means for main taining said ring in position after itsexpansion, said combination havin for its purpose the accurate adjustment of t e closure parts of said valve after the assembling of the secondand third elements of said combination.

" 13. In a sectional radiator, the combination' of (1) a plurality of connected and communicating chambered base-members forming a horizontal steam conduit, (2 vertically,

dis osed coils or loops'assembled in a plurahty of section-grou s, each section-'grou comprising means 0 communicationv an connection between the coils and loops of that section and forming at a low level of each section-group a secondary horizontally Witnesses:

disposedchambered steam conduit disposed in parallel with Said first named 'condult but at 'a higher level, and (3) a coupling compris 'asaeos ing a valvefor conned'tingithe two named: conduits in each section o municating chambered base-members'form ing a horizontal steam conduit, -(2) vertically 1 disposedfcoils or loops assembled in a. pl11- rahty of sections, each section'comprlsin'g means of communication and .CODIICCtIOII with the coils andloops of that section and .forming at a low level of said. sectiongafl :1- secondary horizontally disposed chambered steam conduit dis osed in parallel withsaid= first named condult but at a hi her level, and

-(3)'means, includi [a valve or connecting 5 g the two named con u'its for inter-comniumcation"and for controlling the passage of.

steam between said first named conduit and; said sections, said parts. of saidjcombmatron being constructed for assembling in close jux- 55- 'taposition in all itsparts through the use of screwni ples;

. Signe at New York, N. Y this Mthday.

-of January1907.' JtSEPH-MQSES-WARD KITGHEN;

OLIVE B; KINQi GEO. L. WnEEnooK.

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