公开(公告)号：US20240360997A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-31

申请号：US18767309

申请日：2024-07-09

Applicant: Aurora Plumbing Company, LLC

Inventor： Scott Beyer

IPC: F23J13/08 ,  F24H1/10

CPC classification number: F23J13/08 ,  F23J2211/101 ,  F24H1/107

Abstract: A vent apparatus is used to install a tankless water heater or similar equipment inside an attic without going onto the roof. The vent apparatus may include a main housing and an umbrella assembly movably disposed therein. The main housing (e.g., PVC pipe) is installed through the roof. The umbrella assembly may have a central rod with a flexible umbrella cover on top. The umbrella assembly is pushed up through the main housing until the umbrella cover exits the top of the main housing to cover it and prevent rain from entering the main housing. The bottom of the main housing is then connected to the tankless water heater. Additional embodiments are disclosed for tankless water heaters and other equipment with an air intake port and a gas exhaust port.

公开(公告)号：US20240183530A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-06

申请号：US18515923

申请日：2023-11-21

Applicant: PALOMA CO., LTD.

Inventor： Yusuke KAKIZAKI

IPC: F23K5/00

CPC classification number: F23K5/005 ,  F24H1/107

Abstract: A gas distribution unit includes a main flow passage and a plurality of distribution flow passages that branch from the main flow passage and supplies a fuel gas to each of groups of a plurality of nozzles. A main body includes a main depressed portion that forms the main flow passage, a plurality of depressed portions that form the respective distribution flow passages, and fuel gas inlets provided at upstream ends of the respective depressed portions and communicated with the main depressed portion. Among the inlets, the inlet of the depressed portion corresponding to the group including the largest number of the nozzles is formed to have a diameter larger than diameters of the inlets of the other depressed portions, and the inlet having the large diameter is formed to have a thickness in a center axis direction smaller than thicknesses of the inlets of the other depressed portions.

公开(公告)号：US09772118B1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-26

申请号：US13352881

申请日：2012-01-18

Applicant: Mark Wegner ,  Brad Hyronimus ,  John W. Finger

Inventor： Mark Wegner ,  Brad Hyronimus ,  John W. Finger

IPC: F24H1/12 ,  F24H1/10

CPC classification number: F24H1/12 ,  F24D2200/18 ,  F24H1/10 ,  F24H1/107 ,  F24H1/165 ,  F28D7/024 ,  F28D21/0003

Abstract: A fluid heater for heating fluid moving along a fluid path between a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. The fluid heater comprises a fluid preheating assembly configured to directly heat fluid moving along the fluid path, a fluid holding tank for receiving preheated fluid moving along the fluid path from the fluid preheating assembly, a primary fluid pump configured to pump fluid along the fluid path, and a primary fluid heating assembly configured to indirectly heat fluid moving along the fluid path from the fluid holding tank. Fuel is combusted in the primary fluid assembly and an exhaust gas movement path is defined to guide the exhaust gas from the primary fluid heating assembly through the fluid holding tank to the fluid preheating assembly.

公开(公告)号：US09651266B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-16

申请号：US14350695

申请日：2012-09-20

Applicant: A. O. Smith Corporation

Inventor： Dayan Bi ,  Baolin Liu ,  Bu Qiu

IPC: F24D17/00 ,  F24H1/28 ,  F24H1/50 ,  F24D3/08 ,  F24H1/10 ,  F24H1/18 ,  F24H1/44 ,  F24H1/36 ,  F24H1/40

CPC classification number: F24D17/0068 ,  F24D3/08 ,  F24D17/0031 ,  F24H1/107 ,  F24H1/186 ,  F24H1/287 ,  F24H1/36 ,  F24H1/40 ,  F24H1/44 ,  F24H1/50 ,  Y02B10/70

Abstract: A gas hot water heating device and a system with heating function are disclosed. The device includes a combustion device (1), an inlet (E) and an outlet (G) of a hot water pipeline (2), an inlet (I) and an outlet (H) of a heating loop (3), and a water tank (4). The device also includes a first heat exchanger (5), a second heat exchanger (6) and a third heat exchanger (7). A flue gas outlet (1-2) of the combustion device (1) is connected with flue gas passages of the first heat exchanger (5) and the second heat exchanger (6) in order and in series. A first water flow passage (5-1) and a second water flow passage (5-2) are arranged in the first heat exchanger (5), and the water tank (4) and the first water flow passage (5-1) of the first heat exchanger (5) are communicated between the inlet (E) and the outlet (G) of the hot water pipeline (2) in series. The second heat exchanger (6) and the third heat exchanger (7) can exchange heat with water in the water tank (4).

公开(公告)号：US20160282010A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-29

申请号：US15082859

申请日：2016-03-28

Applicant: James H. Irvin ,  William E. Farthing ,  Larry G. Felix ,  Todd R. Snyder

Inventor： James H. Irvin ,  William E. Farthing ,  Larry G. Felix ,  Todd R. Snyder

IPC: F24H1/08 ,  F22B37/62 ,  F24H1/10 ,  F22B23/00

CPC classification number: F24H1/08 ,  C10L9/086 ,  F22B23/00 ,  F22B37/62 ,  F24H1/107 ,  F24H1/162 ,  F24H9/1818

Abstract: A compact, on-demand system to produce high pressure (≦5,000 psig) and high temperature (≦450° C.) water or other liquids which maintains single-phase flow throughout the system utilizing low-cost, thick-wall tubing and thereby negate the requirement to design the unit as a boiler or adhere to coded pressure vessel design requirements. This design can also replace a conventional boiler for the generation of hot water as well as low and high pressure steam.

Abstract translation: 一种紧凑的按需系统，用于生产高压（≤5000psig）和高温（≤450°C）的水或其他液体，它们通过使用低成本，厚壁管道在整个系统中保持单相流动，从而 否定将设备设计为锅炉或遵守编码压力容器设计要求的要求。 该设计还可以代替用于产生热水以及低压和高压蒸汽的常规锅炉。

公开(公告)号：US20160161143A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-09

申请号：US14561262

申请日：2014-12-05

Applicant: MARK WEGNER ,  BRAD HYRONIMUS ,  JOHN W. FINGER

Inventor： MARK WEGNER ,  BRAD HYRONIMUS ,  JOHN W. FINGER

IPC: F24H1/10 ,  G05D23/185 ,  F24H1/22 ,  G01F23/00 ,  G01K13/02

CPC classification number: F24H1/107 ,  F24H1/225 ,  G01F23/00 ,  G01K13/02 ,  G01K2013/026 ,  G05D9/12 ,  G05D23/1919 ,  G05D27/02

Abstract: A fluid heating apparatus for heating fluid on a fluid path may comprise a fluid pump, a fluid heater, a temperature sensor to sense fluid temperature and generate a temperature signal, and a temperature control assembly configured to control the temperature of the fluid. The control assembly may comprise a target temperature input to receive a target temperature, a pump control to control operation of the fluid pump to control a flow rate of the fluid, and a heater control to control operation of the fluid heater to control a degree of heat output by the fluid heater. The temperature control assembly may be configured to increase and decrease fluid flow along the fluid path and to increase and decrease heat output of the fluid heater to control the temperature of the fluid at the fluid outlet.

Abstract translation: 用于在流体路径上加热流体的流体加热装置可以包括流体泵，流体加热器，用于感测流体温度并产生温度信号的温度传感器，以及配置成控制流体温度的温度控制组件。 控制组件可以包括用于接收目标温度的目标温度输入，用于控制流体泵的操作以控制流体的流速的泵控制，以及加热器控制以控制流体加热器的操作以控制 流体加热器输出的热量。 温度控制组件可以被配置为增加和减少沿着流体路径的流体流动，并且增加和减少流体加热器的热量输出以控制流体出口处的流体的温度。

公开(公告)号：US20150059732A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：US14357158

申请日：2012-10-17

Applicant: A.O. Smith Corporation

Inventor： Bu Qia ,  Dayan Bi ,  Sujuan Zhou ,  Shiping Zhang ,  Yuehua Wu

IPC: F24H9/20 ,  F24H9/00 ,  F24H1/10

CPC classification number: F24H8/00 ,  F24H1/107 ,  F24H1/145 ,  F24H9/0005 ,  F24H9/2035 ,  Y02B30/102

Abstract: A thermostatic condensing gas water heater, comprising a burner; a first heat exchanger (7), a second heat exchanger (4), a water inlet pipe (10), and a water outlet pipe (9) provided in succession along the flow direction of the burnt flue gas; a controller; and a water flow channel connecting the first heat exchanger (7) and the second heat exchanger (4) in parallel between the water inlet pipe (10) and the water outlet pipe (9), wherein flow control valves (3, 5) capable of adjusting the water flow distribution of the first heat exchanger (7) and the second heat exchanger (4) are provided on the water flow channel and controlled by the controller.

Abstract translation: 一种恒温冷凝式燃气热水器，包括燃烧器; 第一热交换器（7），第二热交换器（4），进水管（10）和出水管（9），其沿着燃烧烟道气的流动方向连续设置; 控制器 以及在所述进水管（10）和所述出水管（9）之间并联连接所述第一热交换器（7）和所述第二热交换器（4）的水流通道，其特征在于，所述流量控制阀（3,5） 调节第一热交换器（7）和第二热交换器（4）的水流量分布设置在水流通道上并由控制器控制。

公开(公告)号：US6089223A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-18

申请号：US14795

申请日：1998-01-28

Applicant: Robert Jasper ,  Bill O. Rollings ,  Mark Dunbar

Inventor： Robert Jasper ,  Bill O. Rollings ,  Mark Dunbar

IPC: F24H1/10 ,  F28C3/06 ,  F23D14/46

CPC classification number: F28C3/06 ,  F24H1/107

Abstract: A direct contact water heating system employs a vertical water tower having a sidewall with a combustion inlet opening spaced above the tower lower end. A generally horizontal combustion chamber has a sidewall in communication with the tower combustion inlet and an end wall spaced from the water tower. A burner has a combustion outlet in communication with an opening in the end wall, the combustion chamber end wall having an annular area surrounding the burner combustion outlet. Products of combustion flow from the burner, through the combustion chamber into the water tower through the combustion inlet opening. A shell has an inner end attached to the water tower sidewall. A sidewall portion of the shell surrounds the combustion chamber sidewall and an annular portion is spaced exteriorly of the annular area of the combustion chamber end wall. An interior surface of the outer shell and an exterior surface of the combustion chamber form a closed envelope having a water inlet and a water outlet. A flow system passes water through the closed envelope to cool the combustion chamber. In a preferred embodiment the combustion chamber end wall and the shell annular portion are both frustums to provide more rigid support of the burner.

Abstract translation: 直接接触式水加热系统采用具有侧壁的垂直水塔，其具有在塔下端上方间隔开的燃烧入口。 大致水平的燃烧室具有与塔式燃烧入口连通的侧壁和与水塔间隔开的端壁。 燃烧器具有与端壁中的开口连通的燃烧出口，燃烧室端壁具有围绕燃烧器燃烧出口的环形区域。 燃烧产物从燃烧器流出，通过燃烧室通过燃烧入口进入水塔。 壳体具有连接到水塔侧壁的内端。 壳体的侧壁部分围绕燃烧室侧壁，并且环形部分在燃烧室端壁的环形区域的外部间隔开。 外壳的内表面和燃烧室的外表面形成具有进水口和出水口的封闭外壳。 流动系统将水通过封闭的封套，以冷却燃烧室。 在优选实施例中，燃烧室端壁和壳体环形部分都是平截头体，以提供燃烧器的更加刚性的支撑。

公开(公告)号：US5924391A

公开(公告)日：1999-07-20

申请号：US932326

申请日：1997-09-17

Applicant: James B. Baker, IV ,  Jack Nichols

Inventor： James B. Baker, IV ,  Jack Nichols

IPC: F24H1/10 ,  F22B23/06

CPC classification number: F24H1/107

Abstract: The water heating apparatus is formed by a container having spaced upper and lower walls and a cylindrical side wall having upper and lower portions extending between the upper and lower walls defining an interior of the container. An inlet opening is formed through the central portion of the upper wall. An elongated hollow flame tube is located within the interior of the container and has an upper end coupled to the inlet opening of the upper wall and extends downward. A combustion device is coupled to the inlet opening of the upper wall for directing a flame into the flame tube by way of the upper opening. A plurality of water nozzles coupled together at spaced apart positions by conduits are located in the upper portion of the interior of said container below the upper wall and at spaced apart positions around the upper portion of the flame tube for directing water against the flame tube for cooling purposes and downward into the zone between the flame tube and the side wall for forming hot water for flow into the lower portion of the interior of the container. An exhaust opening for an exhaust device is formed through the upper wall. The upper wall is removably coupled to the upper end of the side wall. The upper and lower portions of the side wall are removably coupled together.

Abstract translation: 水加热装置由具有间隔开的上壁和下壁的容器形成，并且圆柱形侧壁具有在限定容器内部的上壁和下壁之间延伸的上部和下部。 入口开口穿过上壁的中心部分形成。 细长的中空火焰管位于容器的内部，并且具有与上壁的入口连接并向下延伸的上端。 燃烧装置联接到上壁的入口开口，用于通过上开口将火焰引导到火焰管中。 通过管道在间隔开的位置处联接在一起的多个水喷嘴位于所述容器的内部的上部的上部壁的下方，并且围绕火焰管的上部分隔开的位置，以将水引导到火焰管上 冷却目的并且向下进入火焰管和侧壁之间的区域，用于形成用于流入容器内部的下部的热水。 用于排气装置的排气口通过上壁形成。 上壁可拆卸地联接到侧壁的上端。 侧壁的上部和下部可拆卸地联接在一起。

公开(公告)号：US5765546A

公开(公告)日：1998-06-16

申请号：US655609

申请日：1996-05-30

Applicant: Luc Mandeville ,  Stephane Brunet ,  Michel Dallaire ,  Pascal Bocherel

Inventor： Luc Mandeville ,  Stephane Brunet ,  Michel Dallaire ,  Pascal Bocherel

IPC: F24H1/20 ,  F24H1/10 ,  F28C3/06

CPC classification number: F24H1/107 ,  F28C3/06

Abstract: A dual direct contact water heater is described and consists of a heater housing having two sections, each section having a water reservoir. One section provides hot water at a high temperature and provides a source of heat exchange to heat an external source of water for commercial use. A burner is provided in the first section to provide the heat source to a packing through which water percolates. The source of water for the first section is the outlet of a heat exchanger whereby water from the reservoir is recirculated in a closed circuit in the first section. Hot gases rising from the first section is directed to a second section which also includes a second packing and a reservoir and it also has a closed loop whereby a second source of hot water, at a lower temperature, is utilized in a closed loop and in heat exchange with a second external source to produce domestic hot water or without heat exchanger to produce hot water for various processes. The fumes at the exhaust port of the second section are cooled considerably whereby the total efficiency of the water heater is greatly increased.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种双直接接触式热水器，其由具有两个部分的加热器壳体组成，每个部分具有储水器。 一个部分在高温下提供热水，并提供热交换来加热外部水源用于商业用途。 在第一部分中设置燃烧器以将热源提供给水渗透的填料。 第一部分的水源是热交换器的出口，其中来自储存器的水在第一部分的闭合回路中再循环。 从第一部分升起的热气体被引导到第二部分，该第二部分还包括第二填料和储存器，并且还具有闭合回路，由此第二热源在较低温度下被用于闭环和 与第二外部源进行热交换以产生家用热水或不用热交换器以产生各种工艺的热水。 第二部分的排气口处的烟雾被大量冷却，从而大大增加了热水器的总效率。