FIREBOX ASSEMBLY FOR A GAS FIREPLACE AND GAS HEATING APPLIANCE

    公开(公告)号:US20220221153A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-07-14

    申请号:US17613921

    申请日:2020-05-22

    摘要: A firebox is provided for use in a gas fireplace, the firebox comprising: a back which includes at least one combustion fan aperture, an upper end and a lower end and a length therebetween, a pair of sides, each side including an upper end, a lower end, a first riser which has an inner section and an outer section, the inner section attached to the back, a first flange, which is parallel to the back and extends outward from the back, and a second riser, wherein the outer section of the first riser, the first flange and the second riser extend above the upper end of the back and below the lower end of the back; a top which is attached to the inner section of the first risers and to the back at the upper end; and a base which is attached to the inner section of the first risers and to the back above the combustion fan aperture, to define an opening. The fireplace is also provided.

    HYBRID RESIDENTIAL HEATER AND CONTROL SYSTEM THEREFOR

    公开(公告)号:US20240027102A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-01-25

    申请号:US17760748

    申请日:2020-09-17

    摘要: A hybrid heating system for use with a gas supply and an electricity supply to provide a temperature controlled environment is provided, the hybrid heating system comprising: a hybrid heater, the hybrid heater including a firebox, a gas burner housed in the firebox and providing a first heat source, a variable pressure gas valve in fluid communication with the gas burner, a modulating actuator in mechanical communication with the variable pressure gas valve, a housing attached to the firebox, an electric element housed in the housing, the electric element providing a second heat source, a high duty cycle on off switch in electrical communication with the electric element; a printed circuit board in electrical communication with the modulating actuator and the high duty cycle on off switch; and a microprocessor which is in electronic communication with both the modulating actuator and the high duty cycle on off switch.

    RESIDENTIAL HYBRID HOT WATER TANK AND CONTROL SYSTEM THEREFOR

    公开(公告)号:US20230145796A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-05-11

    申请号:US17906736

    申请日:2021-03-18

    摘要: A hot water tank is provided. The hot water tank comprising: a tank which includes a bottom, a top, and sides therebetween to define an interior; a combustion chamber within the interior, proximate the bottom and sides, the combustion chamber terminating in a mouth where it connects to the side; a gas burner, which is a first heat source and is housed in the combustion chamber; a combustion fan located at the mouth of the combustion chamber and in gaseous communication with an ambient environment and the combustion chamber; a substantially spiral flue which extends upward through the interior and is in gaseous communication with the combustion chamber and a chimney, which is located proximate the top of the tank, such that in use flue gases travel from the combustion chamber upward to the chimney; a condensation trap, which is outside the tank and is in fluid communication with the combustion chamber or the flue proximate the combustion chamber; and a controller, the controller configured to control the burner.