Shipping and installation for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
F25D-019/00
F25D-023/12
출원번호
US-0573737
(2009-10-05)
등록번호
US-8146377
(2012-04-03)
발명자
/ 주소
Karamanos, John C.
출원인 / 주소
Karamanos, John C.
대리인 / 주소
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
인용정보
피인용 횟수 :
15인용 특허 :
43
초록▼
A zone-control unit adapted for facile inclusion in a building's ductwork includes a mechanical terminal unit, inlet and outlet piping assemblies that are mechanically coupled together. The structure also includes at least one handle so the zone-control unit may be conveniently and safely handled bo
A zone-control unit adapted for facile inclusion in a building's ductwork includes a mechanical terminal unit, inlet and outlet piping assemblies that are mechanically coupled together. The structure also includes at least one handle so the zone-control unit may be conveniently and safely handled both during shipping, and during installation into a HVAC system. Prior to installation into a HVAC system the fully-functional zone-control unit also includes a pair of caps respectively sealing the ends of the piping assemblies, and a pressure gauge for sensing pressurization of the piping assemblies and coil which the caps seal. Sealed in this way a pressure gauge permits testing to assure that the piping assemblies and coil are leak free, and readily assessing that zone-control units remain leak free until they are about to be installed into a building's HVAC system.
대표청구항▼
1. A zone-control unit for use in a climate control system, the zone-control unit comprising: a casing;a thermal transfer assembly at least partially disposed within the casing, the thermal transfer assembly having a supply port and a return port;an inlet piping assembly for supplying fluid to the t
1. A zone-control unit for use in a climate control system, the zone-control unit comprising: a casing;a thermal transfer assembly at least partially disposed within the casing, the thermal transfer assembly having a supply port and a return port;an inlet piping assembly for supplying fluid to the thermal transfer assembly, the inlet piping assembly having a first passage coupled with the thermal transfer assembly supply port and a second passage coupleable with an upstream fluid source, wherein at least a portion of the inlet piping assembly is disposed exterior to the casing;an outlet piping assembly for receiving fluid from the thermal transfer assembly, the outlet piping assembly having a first passage coupled with the thermal transfer assembly return port and a second passage coupleable with a downstream fluid destination, wherein at least a portion of the outlet piping assembly is disposed exterior to the casing;a duct interface coupled with the casing;a bracket supporting the duct interface, the inlet piping assembly, and the outlet piping assembly with relative positions appropriate for use in the climate control system, wherein at least a portion of the bracket is disposed exterior to the casing; anda damper assembly controller coupled with the casing, the damper assembly controller configured to receive a signal from a thermostat or a room sensor. 2. The zone-control unit according to claim 1, wherein the inlet piping assembly second passage and the outlet piping assembly second passage are each sealed, the inlet piping assembly first passage is in sealed communication with the thermal transfer assembly supply port, and the outlet piping assembly first passage is in sealed communication with the thermal transfer assembly return port. 3. The zone-control unit according to claim 1, wherein the thermal transfer unit contains a vacuum, a non-pressurized fluid, or a pressurized fluid. 4. The zone-control unit according to claim 1, further comprising a pressure gauge coupled with a member selected from the group consisting of the thermal transfer assembly, the inlet piping assembly, and the outlet piping assembly. 5. A zone-control unit for use in a climate control system, the zone-control unit comprising: a thermal transfer assembly having a supply port and a return port;an inlet piping assembly having a first passage coupled with the thermal transfer assembly supply port and a second passage coupleable with an upstream fluid source;an outlet piping assembly having a first passage coupled with the thermal transfer assembly return port and a second passage coupleable with a downstream fluid destination;a duct interface; anda bracket supporting the duct interface, the inlet piping assembly, and the outlet piping assembly with relative positions appropriate for use in the climate control system. 6. The zone-control unit according to claim 5, wherein the inlet piping assembly second passage and the outlet piping assembly second passage are each sealed, the inlet piping assembly first passage is in sealed communication with the thermal transfer assembly supply port, and the outlet piping assembly first passage is in sealed communication with the thermal transfer assembly return port. 7. The zone-control unit according to claim 6, wherein the thermal transfer unit contains a vacuum, a non-pressurized fluid, or a pressurized fluid. 8. The zone-control unit according to claim 5, further comprising a pressure gauge coupled with a member selected from the group consisting of the thermal transfer assembly, the inlet piping assembly, and the outlet piping assembly. 9. The zone-control unit according to claim 5, wherein the inlet piping assembly is coupled with a member selected from the group consisting of a drain, a strainer, a pressure gauge, a pressure/temperature port, and a supply shutoff valve. 10. The zone-control unit according to claim 5, wherein the outlet piping assembly is coupled with a member selected from the group consisting of a control valve, a balancing valve, a vent, a pressure gauge, a pressure/temperature port, and a return shutoff valve. 11. The zone-control unit according to claim 5, wherein the duct interface is coupleable with a duct of the climate control system, such that the duct houses at least a portion of the thermal transfer unit. 12. The zone-control unit according to claim 5, further comprising a bypass piping assembly coupling the inlet piping assembly with the outlet piping assembly. 13. The zone-control unit according to claim 5, wherein the zone-control unit complies with a standard selected from the group consisting of a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standard, an American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) standard, an Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) standard, and a building code standard. 14. The zone-control unit according to claim 5, wherein at least one of the inlet piping second passage or the outlet piping second passage is coupled with a hose via a press-fitting joint. 15. The zone-control unit according to claim 14, wherein the press-fitting joint complies with an applicable standard. 16. The zone-control unit according to claim 15, further comprising a validation package comprising a member selected from the group consisting of a digital picture of the zone-control unit, a completed quality control sheet, an operations and maintenance document, a parts list with model number, an Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) certification, and a piping, electrical, and controls schematic.
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