Automatic modular outlets for conditioned air, dampers, and modular return air grills
OwnerIra L. Bertininventor
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Abstract
A module for use as a part of an outlet for conditioned air and to support, be supported by, or connected to another part of the outlet. The module comprises a module frame and at least one deflection damper pivotally mounted vertically within the module frame. At least one trajectory vane is pivotally mounted horizontally within the module frame. An adjusting mechanism is secured within each trajectory vane for adjusting the angle of each trajectory vane relative to the module frame responding to the temperature of the supply conditioned air.
Claims25
An air diffuser module for use as a part of an outlet, plenum, or register for conditioned air and to support, be supported by, or connected to another part of the outlet, the module comprising:
- a module frame;
- at least one deflection damper pivotally mounted vertically within the module frame, each deflection damper having a first damper wall and a second damper wall, the first damper wall being bent around in a general direction toward itself forming a first wall portion and a first flange portion substantially parallel to each other and the second damper wall being bent around in a general direction toward itself forming a second wall portion and a second flange portion substantially parallel to each other thereby forming a first air entrapment area between the first wall portion and the first flange portion and a second air entrapment area between the second wall portion and the second flange portion;
- at least one trajectory vane pivotally mounted horizontally within the module frame;
- and
- adjusting means secured within each trajectory vane for adjusting the angle of each trajectory vane relative to the module frame responding to the temperature of the supply conditioned air;
- thereby providing an energy saving air pattern by directing conditioned supply air to the proper elevation for mixing prior to the air entering an occupied zone and thereby reducing air temperature stratification.
An air diffuser for directing conditioned air, the air diffuser comprising:
- vertical directing means for directing the conditioned air;
- horizontal directing means for directing the conditioned air, the horizontal directing means having a first wall and a second wall;
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- thermostatic bimetal adjusting means associated with the horizontal directing means and secured between the first wall and the second wall for moving the horizontal directing means in an upward or downward direction responding to the temperature of the supply conditioned air;
- thereby reducing mechanical system blower motor horsepower and static pressure requirements by using fewer ducts and outlet locations substantially saving energy of air distribution for a given air quantity.
A method of directing conditioned air, the method comprising:
- providing at least one trajectory vane having a first wall and a second wall;
- encasing at least a portion of a thermostatic bimetal strip between the first wall and the second wall within each trajectory vane;
- directing the conditioned air across the trajectory vane;
- automatically moving the trajectory vane in a generally downward manner for heated conditioned air;
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- automatically moving the trajectory vane in a generally upward manner for cooled conditioned air.
An air diffuser module for use as a part of an outlet, plenum, or register for conditioned air and to support, be supported by, or connected to another part of the outlet, the module comprising:
- a module frame;
- at least one deflection damper pivotally mounted vertically within the module frame;
- at least one trajectory vane pivotally mounted horizontally within the module frame, each trajectory vane having internal stand-off walls for stabilizing each trajectory vane and causing additional trajectory travel when in contact with an arching surface of the thermostatic bimetal;
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- a thermostatic bimetal strip secured win each trajectory vane for adjusting the angle of each trajectory vane relative to the module frame responding to the temperature of the supply conditioned air;
- thereby providing an energy saving air pattern by directing conditioned supply air to the proper elevation for mixing prior to the air entering an occupied zone and thereby reducing air temperature stratification.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.