WO2008071919A1 - Améliorations apportées aux radiateurs - Google Patents

Améliorations apportées aux radiateurs Download PDF

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WO2008071919A1
WO2008071919A1 PCT/GB2007/004672 GB2007004672W WO2008071919A1 WO 2008071919 A1 WO2008071919 A1 WO 2008071919A1 GB 2007004672 W GB2007004672 W GB 2007004672W WO 2008071919 A1 WO2008071919 A1 WO 2008071919A1
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radiator
support
height adjuster
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support member
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Francis Bernard Welch
Cyril Stubbins
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Hebden, William
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
    • B66F—HOISTING, LIFTING, HAULING OR PUSHING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. DEVICES WHICH APPLY A LIFTING OR PUSHING FORCE DIRECTLY TO THE SURFACE OF A LOAD
    • B66F11/00—Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
    • B66F—HOISTING, LIFTING, HAULING OR PUSHING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. DEVICES WHICH APPLY A LIFTING OR PUSHING FORCE DIRECTLY TO THE SURFACE OF A LOAD
    • B66F19/00—Hoisting, lifting, hauling or pushing, not otherwise provided for
    • 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
    • F24D19/02—Arrangement of mountings or supports 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
    • F24D19/00—Details
    • F24D19/02—Arrangement of mountings or supports for radiators
    • F24D19/0203—Types of supporting means
    • F24D19/0213—Floor mounted supporting means
    • 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
    • F24D19/02—Arrangement of mountings or supports for radiators
    • F24D19/022—Constructional details of supporting means for radiators
    • F24D19/0226—Additional means supporting the process of mounting
    • 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
    • F24D19/02—Arrangement of mountings or supports for radiators
    • F24D19/022—Constructional details of supporting means for radiators
    • F24D19/0233—Templates for installing the radiator
    • 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
    • F24D19/02—Arrangement of mountings or supports for radiators
    • F24D19/024—Functioning details of supporting means for radiators
    • F24D19/0246—Means for moving the radiator vertically to adjust the radiator position
    • 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
    • F24D19/02—Arrangement of mountings or supports for radiators
    • F24D19/024—Functioning details of supporting means for radiators
    • F24D19/0293—Radiators rotating without being demounted
    • 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
    • F24H9/00—Details
    • F24H9/06—Arrangement of mountings or supports for heaters, e.g. boilers, other than space heating radiators

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  • the present invention relates to apparatus for use with radiators and methods of use .for said apparatus .
  • Radiators used for central heating are usually installed on a wall .
  • the installation involves positioning the radiator on a bracket attached to the wall and, subsequently, attaching and plumbing pipe work to the radiator.
  • an apparatus arranged to raise a radiator from a bracket and support a radiator in a pivoted position so that a surface adjacent the bracket is accessible for decoration.
  • the apparatus comprises a radiator height adjuster arranged in use to raise a radiator from a bracket .
  • the radiator height adjuster is moveable in a body of the apparatus .
  • the radiator height adjuster is adjusted with a screw-thread .
  • the radiator height adjuster is adjusted pneumatically.
  • the apparatus comprises a pump.
  • the apparatus comprises a foot-pump.
  • the apparatus comprises a cup adapted to engage a base of the radiator.
  • the cup is interchangeable .
  • the cup can comprise an offset head for engaging with radiators that are substantially flush with a wall.
  • the apparatus comprises a body adapted to support the weight of a radiator.
  • the radiator height adjuster comprises a radiator height adjuster first end and a adjuster second end; wherein the adjuster first end is connected to the body; and wherein the adjuster second end is connected to the cup .
  • the cup is pivotally connected to the adjuster second end.
  • the cup is configured to pivot about a radiator connection point.
  • the cup is slidably connected to the radiator height adjuster second end.
  • the radiator height adjuster is pivotally connected about the adjuster first end.
  • the apparatus comprises a support means to support the radiator in the pivoted position.
  • the support means comprises a support member.
  • the support member comprises a support member first end moveably connected to a body and a support member second end adapted to support the radiator in a pivoted position.
  • the support member second end is extendable relative to the support member first end.
  • the support member second end is releaseably fixed in an extended position.
  • the support member second end is moveable independently from the radiator height adjuster.
  • the support member second end is connected to the cup and is extended as the radiator height adjuster is extended.
  • the support means comprises a recessed portion on the body.
  • the recessed portion is configured to allow the radiator height adjuster to pivot by a predetermined amount .
  • the support means is provided in the adjuster first end and/or the adjuster second end of the radiator height adjuster.
  • the radiator height adjuster in use is adjusted about the first end to a angle of pivot and the support means is adapted to prevent further pivoting beyond that angle of pivot.
  • the angle of pivot is predetermined and the radiator height adjuster is pivoted by a predetermined amount.
  • the angle of pivot is determined in use and the support means is configured to latch at that angle % of pivot.
  • the cup in use is adjusted about the second end to a angle of pivot and the support means is adapted to prevent further pivoting beyond that angle of pivot.
  • the angle of pivot is predetermined and the cup is pivoted by a predetermined amount.
  • the angle of pivot is determined in use and the support member is configured to latch at that angle of pivot .
  • the body comprises at least one foot.
  • the at least one foot is adapted to in use prevent the apparatus from slipping across a floor.
  • the at least one foot comprises a non-slip material.
  • the at least one foot comprises rubber.
  • the apparatus provided is the apparatus according to the first aspect.
  • the apparatus provided comprises a radiator height adjuster and a cup for engaging the radiator.
  • the cup is pivoted.
  • the radiator height adjuster is pivoted.
  • a support means is provided to support the radiator.
  • Figure 1 shows a side view of an apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 shows a side view of an apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention with a pivoted cup
  • Figure 3 shows a side view of an apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 4 shows a side view of an apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 5 shows a side view of an apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 6 shows a side view of an apparatus according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 7 shows a front view of an apparatus according to first embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 8 shows a front view of an arrangement of a plurality of apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figures 1 through 8 show the preferred embodiments of the present invention.
  • the preferred embodiments are an apparatus 1 - 5 for raising a radiator from a bracket and supporting a radiator in a pivoted position so that a surface adjacent the radiator is accessible for decoration or repair purposes .
  • the apparatus 1 - 5 is provided to raise and support a radiator in a pivoted position without the need to remove pipe work from the radiator. Supporting the radiator in a pivoted position provides a decorator or repairman with increased access to the rear of a radiator or the wall to which the radiator is attached.
  • FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment 1 of the apparatus .
  • the apparatus 1 comprises a radiator height adjuster 10, a cup 11, a body 12, a support means 13, and a slip-prevention means 14.
  • the apparatus 1 provides a means for raising and supporting a radiator in a pivoted position without damaging the pipe work.
  • the apparatus 1 operates by being arranged beneath the radiator.
  • the cup 11 is engaged with the radiator to raise the radiator from a bracket and the connection means connecting the pipe work to the_ radiator is loosened at a connection point.
  • the cup is then pivoted so that the radiator is rotated about the connection point to provide access to the wall adjacent the radiator or the rear of the radiator.
  • the support means 13 is then arranged to support a radiator in a pivoted position, i.e., at a desired angle of pivot.
  • the radiator height adjuster 10 is provided to engage the cup 11 with the radiator.
  • the radiator height adjuster 10 comprises a first end 15 and a second end 16.
  • the adjuster first end 15 is connected to the body 12 and the adjuster second end 16 is connected to the cup 11.
  • the radiator height adjuster is an adjustable screw-thread, configured to be rotated to raise or lower the cup.
  • the radiator height adjuster is pneumatic and is adjustable to vary the distance or height between the adjuster first end 15 and the adjuster second end 16.
  • the height of the radiator height adjuster 10 is adjusted with a pump, in particular, a foot pump.
  • the radiator height adjuster 10 can take a number of different forms.
  • One such form comprises an extendible and collapsible cylindrical body.
  • the cylindrical body is of a telescopic construction allowing the distance between the first end 15 and the second end 16 to be increased or decreased.
  • the adjuster first end 15 is connected to the body in a fixed position.
  • the radiator height adjuster 10 is configured to extend substantially perpendicularly to the body.
  • the adjuster first end 15 is pivotally connected to the body and the adjuster 10 can be pivoted about the adjuster first end 15. .
  • the radiator height adjuster can be arranged in use to pivot a raised radiator and be supported in the pivoted position by the support means 13.
  • the radiator height adjuster is adjustable in the body 12.
  • the body 12 comprises a channel along which the radiator height adjuster 10 is moveable.
  • the radiator height adjuster comprises a T-piece arranged in the channel which can be locked in position using a nut provided on a top surface of the body.
  • the cup 11 is adapted to engage with a base portion of a radiator.
  • the cup 11 is arrangeable to be increasingly engaged with the base portion as the height, i.e., the distance between the adjuster first end 15 and adjuster second end 16, is increased.
  • the radiator is raised from the bracket or brackets upon which it is supported.
  • the cup 11 can be adapted to engage with any portion of a radiator to raise the radiator from a bracket.
  • the cup 11 is arranged to be pivotally connected to the adjuster second end 16.
  • the cup is pivoted subsequent to the radiator height adjuster 10 being adjusted to raise the radiator from the bracket.
  • the cup 11 is configured to be pivoted to any angle.
  • the cup 11 is configured to be pivoted to a predetermined angle.
  • the cup is slideably connected to the radiator height adjuster.
  • the cup comprises a first and second strut extended from either side of the radiator height adjuster. Each strut is connected to a first and a second channelled member extending from either side of the base of the cup to allow the cup to move in a sliding motion relative to the strut.
  • the cup is configured to pivot the radiator about the radiator connection point.
  • the cup 11 is non-pivotally connected to the radiator height adjuster 10.
  • the radiator can be pivoted within the cup 11.
  • the cup can comprise fixed or interchangeable heads.
  • the interchangeable heads allow the cup to be offset from the radiator height adjuster or in-line with the radiator height adjuster.
  • the cup can be adapted to overcome obstacles such as skirting boards or the engage with radiator arranged substantially flush with a wall.
  • the support means 13 is provided to support the radiator in a pivoted position.
  • the support means comprises a support member 19.
  • the support member 19 comprises a support means first end 20 and a support member second end 21.
  • the support member first end 20 is moveably connected to the body 12 and the support member second end 21 is freely arrangeable to support a radiator.
  • the support member shown in figures 1 and 2 comprises an extendible and collapsible body extendable to a fixed length.
  • the cylindrical body is of a telescopic construction allowing the distance between the first end 20 and the second end 21 to increased or decreased.
  • the support means 13 is a fixed length and is arrangeable to support the radiator in a predetermined pivot position.
  • the support member can be of a variable length.
  • a telescopically constructed support member can be provided to be fixed at a plurality of extended lengths between the support member first end 20 and the support member second end 21. The support member will click into position through a plurality of fixed heights.
  • a plurality of fixed length support members can be provided. Each of the plurality of fixed length support members being interchangeably connected to the body 12.
  • the body 12 comprises a top 17 and a base 18.
  • the radiator height adjuster 10 is arranged to extend from the top 17.
  • the base 18 is arranged in use to face a floor.
  • the body 12 is adapted to support the radiator height adjuster 10, particularly, when the radiator height adjuster 10 is in use arranged to support a radiator in a pivoted position.
  • the radiator height adjuster 10, cup 11, body 12 and support means 13 can be constructed from any suitable material, such as, metals or plastics.
  • the slip-preventing means 14 is arranged on the base 18.
  • the slip-preventing means 14 can be any means suitable for reducing undesirable movement of the apparatus 1. Suitable means include materials such as, plastics and rubber. Suitable plastics include polyethylene, ppolystyrene and synthetic rubber.
  • the slip-preventing means 14 comprises one foot arranged on the base 18. The foot is disposed to substantially cover the base 18.
  • the slip-preventing means 14 comprises a plurality of feet. The feet are arranged to prevent the apparatus 1 from undesirably moving along the floor.
  • FIG. 2 shows the apparatus 1 engaged with a radiator in a pivoted position.
  • the cup 11 is engaged with the base of the radiator.
  • the cup 11 is pivoted about the adjuster second end 16.
  • Figure 3 to 6 show alternative support means for use with further embodiments of the apparatus. Apart from the support means, the further embodiments comprise the features of the invention described for the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 shows a second embodiment 2 of the apparatus .
  • the apparatus 2 comprises a supporting means 113 comprising a support member 22.
  • the support member 22 is disposed between the body 12 and the cup 11.
  • the support member 22 is connected at a first end 23 to the body and at a second end 24 to the cup 11.
  • the support member 22 is configured to be extendable as the radiator height adjuster is extended and retracted.
  • the support member 13 is configured to support the cup in a pivoted position.
  • FIG. 4 shows a third embodiment 3 of the apparatus.
  • the apparatus 3 comprises radiator height adjuster pivotally connected to the body.
  • the support means 213 is provided on the body 12.
  • the support means 213 comprises a recessed portion 25 provided on the body 12. The recessed portion is configured to support the radiator height adjuster 10 when the radiator height adjuster 10 is pivoted by a predetermined angle.
  • Figure 5 shows a fourth embodiment 4 of the apparatus .
  • the apparatus 4 comprises a support member 313 disposed in the adjuster second end 16.
  • the support member is moveable between a first fixed position and second fixed position and is configured to support the radiator is the second fixed position.
  • the support member is latchable.
  • the cup 11 is pivotable through a plurality of latch points and the support means is configured to support a radiator when so latched.
  • a latch point corresponds to a predetermined angle of pivot .
  • FIG. 6 shows a fifth embodiment 5 of the apparatus.
  • the apparatus 5 comprises a support member 413 provided in the adjuster first end 15.
  • the support member is configured to be moveable between a first and second fixed position and is configured to support the radiator in the second fixed position.
  • the support member is latchable and the radiator height adjuster 10 can be pivoted through a plurality of latch points and the support means 13 is configured to support a radiator when ⁇ so latched.
  • Figure 7 shows the apparatus 1 in position relative to a radiator.
  • the apparatus 1 can be configured to be any suitable width. Suitable widths range from 10cm - 2 m. The width of the apparatus shown in figure 7 corresponds to the width of a radiator.
  • the apparatus 1 can further comprise a plurality of radiator height adjusters 10.
  • the apparatus 1 shown by figure 7 comprises two radiator height adjusters 10 to support opposed ends of a radiator.
  • Figure 8 shows an instance where a plurality of apparatus
  • Ia, Ib are provided to raise and support a radiator in a pivoted position.
  • Each of the plurality can be engaged independently with a radiator.
  • the apparatus can be connected together and be engaged with a radiator at the same time.
  • Each of the plurality of apparatus 1 can be connected together to provide a stable platform for supporting the radiator.
  • the apparatus 1 can be connected with a rod
  • the distance between the radiators along the rod can configured to be any suitable width apart .
  • the above embodiments 1 have been described as engaging with the base of a radiator. However, it is of course possible to provide an apparatus that engages with the sides, or the top of a radiator. In these embodiments a clamping device is engaged with the radiator to support the radiator.

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La présente invention concerne un appareil conçu pour lever un radiateur d'une patte de fixation et pour supporter un radiateur en position pivotée de telle sorte qu'une surface adjacente de la patte de fixation est accessible pour permettre de la décorer.
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