WO2021141560A1

WO2021141560A1 - Multifunctional dynamic radiator

Info

Publication number: WO2021141560A1
Application number: PCT/TR2020/051455
Authority: WO
Inventors: Nahed A. A ELGAROUSHA
Original assignee: İstarad İkli̇mlendi̇rme Teknoloji̇leri̇ Radyatör Sanayi̇ Ve Ti̇caret Anoni̇m Şi̇rketi̇
Priority date: 2020-01-06
Filing date: 2020-12-30
Publication date: 2021-07-15

Abstract

Multifunctional dynamic radiators are related to domestic heating radiators and clothes drying racks. It consists of multiple heating layers (sections) (27, 30, 28). Each heating layer of dynamic radiator is linked to the next layer through several rotary joints (14) at the tip. It enables the opening and folding of dynamic radiator for multifunctional use. Multifunctional dynamic radiators consist of two parallel tubular pillars (6) in each heating layers. These tubular pillars of each heating layer are connected to the following heating layer's tubular pillars through rotary joints (14). Rotary joints contain fixed and rotating pieces. These pieces freely rotate around the rotary joint axles that are protected by mechanical seals to prevent any leakage. Rotary joints link tubular pillars at the threshold and tips in order to ensure uninterrupted flow of heating medium between layers. Additionally, cross section of tubular pillars allows sufficient flow of heating medium. Each heating layer (section) of multifunctional dynamic radiator comprises a series of support cross members (7) installed between two parallel tubular pillars. These support cross members have tubular shape. They extend to the related tubular pillars. Support cross members have an embedded reducer mechanism (68) and/or ball valve (67) in order to ensure easy control of heating medium flow that is maintained between two parallel tubular pillars. This flexibility gives the advantage in manageable opening and folding of sections of multinational dynamic radiator. It enables horizontal and vertical sections. Horizontal sections heat up a larger amount of air around cross members. Through folded sections, the heated air helps to dry a certain amount of clothes or create a sauna environment.

Description

MULTIFUNCTIONAL DYNAMIC RADIATOR

Technical Field:

Invention, the foldable multifunctional dynamic radiator, is related to domestic heating radiators and clothes drying racks. Existing invention is related to domestic heating radiator. Heating is provided with electric energy or other heat sources. It contains multiple sections which flexibly folded up and down. Sections are connected with rotary joints to each other. Rotary joints are completely sealed and provide rotary connection. Each section contains two pillars in parallel tubular design with a series of support cross members in between. When the sections are open in U-form, it creates an enclosed and hot environment in favor of clothes drying. Additionally, it enables a hot sauna environment when opening the sections in L-form. This invention protects the human health. It dries the clothes in an enclosed area. It traps the harmful vapor stemming from the clothes drying process and discharges this vapor from the indoor atmosphere through defined method. Moreover, it helps the household save the spaces allocated for the traditional clothes drying racks, and thus brings them comfort. It also helps to save energy as an alternative for clothes dryer machines with high electricity consumption. The enclosed area created by the multifunctional dynamic radiator helps to preserve the new clothes odor by drying within the area.

State of The Art:

Domestic heating radiators and towel drying and warming racks are already common. They are formed in tubular shapes. They consist of layers. In addition, they are manufactured in decorative and non-decorative models. At the same time, all of them are solid and not flexible. Even if they are formed in layers, all layers are fixed to each other through solid connection parts. Due to this solid and non-flexible feature, radiators are mounted on a wall as a group of tubular solid elements and serve a single function in domestic models. Moreover, they take up a space that could be used for more functions. Additionally, they pose an obstacle for human health and energy saving.

SUBSTITUTE SHEETS (RULE 26) State of the art radiators cannot dry sufficient amount of clothes. For this purpose, radiators are integrated with more drying racks to be able to dry more clothes. However, drying racks take up large spaces in radiators. It is a quite major disadvantage.

In conclusion, there is a need for a multifunctional dynamic radiator that overcomes the state of art and any disadvantages.

Brief Description of the Invention:

The invention is a dynamic radiator that overcome the state of the art and disadvantages and retain additional features.

Aim of the invention is to present a new foldable dynamic radiator that has foldable integrated drying rack parts.

Aim of the existing invention is to serve as a multifunctional dynamic domestic heating radiator with multiple parts. Each section consists of two parallel tubular pillars. These two parallel tubular pillars have a series of tubular cross members placed vertically in between. Tubular cross members extend to tubular pillars. Each tubular cross member contains a ball valve and/or a reducer mechanism to monitor the heating medium flow. Two parallel tubular pillars have sufficient cross-sectional area to ensure the sufficient function of radiator. Tips of two parallel tubular pillar in one section of the radiator connects to the tips of next section of the radiator’s tubular pillars. Tubular pillars of each section are connected to the following heating section's tubular pillars through rotary joints. Rotary joints hold the sections securely and enable the rotation of sections around the joint axis freely.

Description of Figures:

The invention will be explained with reference to the attached figures, which will help to clarify the relevant specifications of the invention. However, it does not aim to restrict the invention in a certain formation. On the contrary, it intends to cover all alternatives,

SUBSTITUTE SHEETS (RULE 26) modifications and equivalents that will include the scope as defined by the attached claims. The illustrated details only explains the preferential formation of the existing invention; they intend to develop the methods as well as to ensure the most practical and clear definition of principles and conceptual specifications of the invention. Drawings are as follows:

Figure 1 is the front view of the multifunctional dynamic radiator illustrating the invention’s application as the bath towel drying rack.

Figure 2 is one section of the multifunctional dynamic radiator illustrating the invention’s application as the bath towel drying rack. Figure 3 is one section of the multifunctional dynamic radiator illustrating the invention’s application as the unfolded bath towel drying rack.

Figure 4 is the front view of the multifunctional dynamic radiator illustrating the invention’s application as the bath towel drying rack.

Figure 5 is the front view of the multifunctional dynamic radiator illustrating the invention’s application in the hot sauna environment.

Figure 6 is one section of the multifunctional dynamic radiator illustrating the invention’s application in the hot sauna environment in unfolded position.

Figure 7 is one section of the multifunctional dynamic radiator illustrating the invention’s application in the hot sauna environment in unfolded position. It demonstrates wooden molding.

Figure 8, 9, 10 demonstrate the folding process of the multifunctional dynamic radiator illustrating the invention’s application in the hot sauna environment.

Figure 11 is the top view of the multifunctional dynamic radiator illustrating the invention.

Figure 12 is one part of the multifunctional dynamic radiator illustrating the invention. Figure 13 is the top view of the multifunctional dynamic radiator illustrating the invention’s application with folded accordion cover.

Figure 14 is the front view of the multifunctional dynamic radiator illustrating the invention’s application with folded accordion cover.

Figure 15 is one perspective of the embedded clothes drying rack with its cover support belt open.

SUBSTITUTE SHEETS (RULE 26) Figure 16 is a partial section of the tubular cross member series that ends at tubular pillar. Additionally, it demonstrates the water drop collector.

Figure 17 is a partial perspective of radiator sections (28, 27, 30) that are connected via rotary joints. Figure 18 is a partial section illustrating the rotary joint connecting the tubular pillars of two radiator sections.

Figure 19 is the partial section of steam outlet.

Figure 20 is a section of the multifunctional dynamic radiator illustrating the invention’s application with folded accordion cover. Figure 21 is a section of the multifunctional dynamic radiator illustrating the invention’s application with folded accordion cover. Additionally, one of the sections is folded.

Figure 22 is a section of the multifunctional dynamic radiator illustrating the invention’s application with folded accordion cover. Additionally, all sections are folded.

Figure 23 is a section of the multifunctional dynamic radiator illustrating the invention’s application with folded accordion cover. Additionally, all sections are folded. Legs are in the process of being folded.

Figure 24 is a section of the multifunctional dynamic radiator illustrating the invention’s application in fully folded position.

Figure 25 is the top view of the embedded clothes drying rack of the multifunctional dynamic radiator illustrating the invention.

Figure 26 is the top view of the embedded clothes drying rack of the multifunctional dynamic radiator illustrating the invention’s application with support belts open.

Figure 27 is the top view of the embedded clothes drying rack of the multifunctional dynamic radiator illustrating the invention’s application with the side covers inserted to the support belts of accordion cover.

Figure 28 is the front view of side covers in open position.

Figure 29 is the side view of open side cover mounted on the support belt.

Figure 30 and 31 are side views of accordion cover support belts in the process of folding.

Figure 32 is a perspective of the multifunctional dynamic radiator illustrating the invention’s application with the accordion cover in folded position as well as front cover in open position.

Figure 33 is a partial perspective illustrating the tips of tubular cross members with

SUBSTITUTE SHEETS (RULE 26) the embedded ball valve and reducer mechanism.

Figures clarifying the invention are numbered in drawings; and the names of each numbers are shared in the list below. Explanation of References:

1- Hot water supply connection

2- Used hot water return

3- Thermostatic valve 4- Lockshield valve

5- Bleed valve

6- Tubular pillar

7- Tubular cross members

8- Radiator bracket fixing 9- Radiator rotary brackets

10- Clothes drying foldable rack system

11- Direction of hot water circulation

12- Direction of used hot water

13- Support bracket of rotary radiator section 14- Rotary joint

15- Rotary section of radiator

16- Clothes drying rack element

17- Support bracket

18- Rack member support bar 19- Clothes hanger support element

20- Clothes drying rack element fixing bracket

21- Solid wood sauna

SUBSTITUTE SHEETS (RULE 26) 22- Support legs of sauna radiator

23- Steel plate for wood fixing

24- Folding direction of first leg

25- Folding direction of second leg 26- Folding direction of second leg sauna seat

27- First rotary section of radiator

28- Fixed section of radiator

29- Cover connector

30- Second rotary section of radiator 31- Vaporized humidity outlet

32- Accordion cover

33- Wall side

34- Flexible hose

35- Accordion cover support belt 36- Flousing front and rear cover

37- Elbow

38- Outlet system

39- Drying rack rotary joint

40- Clothes hanger 41- Drying rack support bracket

42- Folded accordion cover

43- Accordion cover connector

44- Flexible hose storage place

45- Vapor outlet opening in closed position 46- Clothes hanger rack in folded position

47- Second part of radiator in folded position

48- First part of radiator in folded position

SUBSTITUTE SHEETS (RULE 26) 49- Legs in folded position

50- Direction of hot water flow

51- Mechanical seal

52- Windows glass 53- Outer fixing component

54- Inner fixing component

55- Elbow

56- Direction of steam

57- Adequate sealant 58- Magnet

59- Closure cycle

60- Clothes hanger rods

61- Drying rack main frame

62- Rotary hinge 63- Side cover

64- Folded drying rack support brackets

66- Direction of support belt in folded position

67- Ball valve

68- Reducer mechanism

Description of the Invention:

The invention is a multifunctional dynamic radiator used in sauna and towel rails, consisting of a hot water supply connection (1), a thermostatic valve (3), a lockshield valve (4), a bleed valve (5), radiator bracket fixing (8) and radiator rotary brackets (9). Figure 1 demonstrates used hot water return (2), direction of hot water circulation (11) and direction of used hot water (12) within the radiator. The radiator includes the first rotary part (27) and second rotary part of radiator (30) that are foldable and consist of tubular pillars (6) and numerous

SUBSTITUTE SHEETS (RULE 26) cross-sectional tubular cross members (7) lined up in between; and the fixed part of the radiator between these two rotary parts (28). In addition, the radiator contains at least one collapsible (folding) clothes drying rack element (16) that is revealed when the first rotary part

(27) and second rotary part of the radiator (30) are folded on the fixed part of the radiator

(28).

The subject invention dynamic radiator contains rotary joints (14) allowing the folding of radiator sections (27, 30), support brackets (13) supporting the folding of radiator section (15), clothes drying foldable rack system structured as foldable and used to dry covers or other clothes (10), and clothes drying rack fixing bracket (20) mounting the clothes drying rack element (16) to the wall section of the radiator (33). Dynamic radiator also contains rack member support bar (18) and its support bracket (17), enabling the clothes drying rack element (16) to link to any of rack molding in order to fix the clothes drying rack element (16) in a desired angle.

The subject invention dynamic radiator contains rotary section of radiator (15) structured as foldable via any rotary joint (14). The relevant dynamic radiator contains an accordion type foldable accordion cover (32) which can close the drying area that is revealed when the first rotary part (27) and second rotary part of radiator (30) formed by rotary parts of radiator (15) are folded on the fixed part of the radiator (28). This accordion cover can also disconnect the drying area from the outer environment, prevent its heat loss and ensure the items within the drying area is heated.

The subject accordion cover (32) contains a cover connector (29) which mounts the fixed part of radiator (28) to the wall and acts as a storage area for the folded accordion cover (32) when not in use. And at the center of accordion, there is a vaporized humidity outlet (31).

The invention contains a flexible hose (34) as a method to take away the steam from the subject vaporized humidity outlet (31). Figure 12 demonstrates the outlet system (38) where the flexible hose (34) is linked to a windows glass (52) to remove the steam through the elbow (37). Accordion cover (32) also contains a foldable accordion cover support belt (35) supporting the inner surface of accordion cover (32) to enable a proper open-close functionality. There might be a housing on the accordion cover (32). Figures indicate the front and rear cover of housing (36).

SUBSTITUTE SHEETS (RULE 26) The invention subject dynamic radiator contains drying rack rotary joint (39) allowing the folding of drying rack where the clothes are lined dry. The subject drying rack contains the drying rack support bracket (41 ) supporting the folding of drying rack where clothes are lined dry. It is possible to place any clothes hanger (40) on the drying rack. Accordion cover connector (43) is an alternative storage where the accordion cover (32) can be stored folded outside of the cover connector (29). Figure 16 demonstrates the folded position of accordion cover (42). Figures 20 to 24 demonstrate the flexible hose storage (44), vapor outlet opening in closed position (45), clothes hanger rack in folded position (46), second part of radiator in folded position (47), first part of radiator in folded position (48) and legs in folded position (49).

Figure 18 demonstrates the mechanical seal (51) ensuring seal during the movement of rotary joints (14) and direction of hot water (50).

The invention subject dynamic radiator contains drying rack main frame (61) and drying rack clothes hanger rods (60) forming the clothes drying rack, rotary hinges (62) allowing the rotary folding of clothes drying rack, and side covers (63) of clothes drying rack, which have open-close functionality.

The invention subject dynamic radiator contains outer fixing component (53) and/or inner fixing component (54) intending for the release of steam from a window glass (52) at the steam outlet section. Figure 19 demonstrates the direction of steam (56). The invention has adequate outer fixing component (53) and inner fixing component (54) as well as sealant (57) between windows glass (52). There is a closing cycle (59) supported by magnets (58) where the outlet system enters into the to windows glass (52). There is an elbow (55) element structured as downward at the outer part of window glass (52) intending for the release of steam from a window glass (52) at the steam outlet section.

The invention contains any foldable hanger types intended for drying different types of products and aimed to be used in the drying rack section. Figure 27 demonstrates the drying rack support brackets(64) in the folded position. Figure 30 demonstrates the direction of support belt (66) in the folded position. Figure 33 demonstrates an embedded reducer mechanism (68) and/or ball valve (67) in its cross members, aiming to ensure easy control of heating medium flow that is maintained between two parallel tubular pillars.

SUBSTITUTE SHEETS (RULE 26)

Claims

1- The invention is a multifunctional dynamic radiator used in sauna and towel rails, consisting of a hot water supply connection (1), a thermostatic valve (3), a lockshield valve (4), a bleed valve (5), radiator bracket fixing (8) and radiator rotary brackets (9).

Specifications:

- The first rotary part of radiator (27) and second rotary part of radiator (30) are foldable and consist of tubular pillars (6) and numerous cross-sectional tubular cross members (7) lined up in between; and the fixed part of the radiator between these two rotary parts (28).

- It is characterized by a collapsible (folding) clothes drying rack element (16) that is revealed when the first rotary part (27) and second rotary part of the radiator (30) are folded on the fixed part of the radiator (28).

2- In line with the Claim 1, it is a multifunctional dynamic radiator that contains rotary joints (14) allowing the radiator’s parts (27, 30) to fold.

3- In line with the Claim 1, it is a multifunctional dynamic radiator that contains support brackets (13) supporting the folding action of the radiator’s part (15).

4- In line with the Claim 1 , it is a multifunctional dynamic radiator that is foldable and contains collapsible rack system (10) to dry covers or other clothes.

5- In line with the Claim 1, it is a multifunctional dynamic radiator that contains clothes drying rack fixing bracket (20) which mounts the clothes drying rack element (16) to the wall section of the radiator (33) in a foldable manner.

6- In line with the Claim 1, it is a multifunctional dynamic radiator that contains rack member support bar (18) enabling the clothes drying rack element (16) to link to any of rack molding in order to fix the clothes drying rack element (16) in a desired angle.

SUBSTITUTE SHEETS (RULE 26) 7- In line with the Claim 1, it is a multifunctional dynamic radiator that contains rotary section of radiator (15) structured as foldable via any rotary joint (14).

8- In line with the Claim 1, it is a multifunctional dynamic radiator that contains an accordion cover (32) which can close the drying area that is revealed when the first rotary part (27) and second rotary part of radiator (30) are folded on the fixed part of the radiator (28), disconnect this drying area from the outer environment, prevent its heat loss and ensure the items within the drying area is heated.

9- In line with the Claim 1, it is a multifunctional dynamic radiator that contains a cover connector (29) which mounts the fixed part of radiator (28) to the wall and acts as a storage area for the folded accordion cover (32) when not in use.

10- In line with the Claim 1, it is a multifunctional dynamic radiator that contains vaporized humidity outlet (31) at the center of accordion cover (32) in order to allow the humidity vapor of drying items to have a steam outlet.

11- In line with the Claim 1 , it is a multifunctional dynamic radiator that contains a flexible hose (34) as a method to take away the steam from the vaporized humidity outlet (31).

12- In line with the Claim 1, it is a multifunctional dynamic radiator that contains a foldable accordion cover support belt (35) supporting the inner surface of accordion cover (32) to enable a proper open-close functionality.

13- In line with the Claim 1, it is a multifunctional dynamic radiator that contains drying rack rotary joint (39) allowing the folding of drying rack where the clothes are lined dry.

14- In line with the Claim 1, it is a multifunctional dynamic radiator that contains drying rack support bracket (41) supporting the folding of drying rack where the clothes are lined dry.

SUBSTITUTE SHEETS (RULE 26) 15- In line with the Claim 1, it is a multifunctional dynamic radiator that contains accordion cover connector (43) where the accordion cover (32) can be stored folded outside of the cover connector (29).

16- In line with the Claim 1, it is a multifunctional dynamic radiator that contains mechanical seal (51) ensuring the seal during the movement of rotary joints (14).

17- In line with the Claim 1, it is a multifunctional dynamic radiator that contains drying rack main frame (61) and drying rack clothes hanger rods (60) forming the clothes drying rack.

18- In line with the Claim 1, it is a multifunctional dynamic radiator that contains rotary hinges (62) allowing the rotary folding of clothes drying rack.

19- In line with the Claim 1, it is a multifunctional dynamic radiator that contains side covers (63) of clothes drying rack, which have open-close functionality.

20- In line with the Claim 1 , it is a multifunctional dynamic radiator that contains outer fixing component (53) and/or inner fixing component (54) intending for the release of steam from a window glass (52) at the steam outlet section.

21- In line with the Claim 1, it is a multifunctional dynamic radiator that contains an elbow (55) element structured as downward at the outer part of window glass (52) intending for the release of steam from a window glass (52) at the steam outlet section.

22- In line with the Claim 1 , it is a multifunctional dynamic radiator that contains any foldable hanger types intended for drying different types of products and aimed to be used in the drying rack section.

23- In line with the Claim 1 , it is a multifunctional dynamic radiator that contains a support bracket (17) supporting the rack member support bar (18).

SUBSTITUTE SHEETS (RULE 26) 24- In line with the Claim 1 , it is a multifunctional dynamic radiator that contains an embedded reducer mechanism (68) and/or ball valve (67) in its cross members in order to ensure easy control of heating medium flow that is maintained between two parallel tubular pillars.

SUBSTITUTE SHEETS (RULE 26)