公开(公告)号：US6076862A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-20

申请号：US138867

申请日：1998-08-24

Applicant: James T. Barth ,  Gerry J. Smith

Inventor： James T. Barth ,  Gerry J. Smith

IPC: F16L39/00 ,  E04H17/02

CPC classification number: F16L39/005 ,  F23J13/025 ,  F23J13/04 ,  F23J2211/101 ,  F23J2213/202

Abstract: Each longitudinal section of a concentric direct vent duct structure for a fuel-fired appliance, such as a furnace, is formed using a tubular outer duct having an axially spaced pair of triangular stand-off frame members anchored therein, and a smaller diameter inner duct having an axially spaced pair of ramped external annular locking projections thereon. To assemble the concentric duct section, the inner duct is simply axially inserted into the outer duct. As the inner duct is inserted into the outer duct, a ramped annular side surface on the leading inner duct locking projection resiliently and radially outwardly deflects side wall portions of the stand-off frame members and then permits them to snap back to their original undeflected positions. When the inner duct reaches its operative position within the outer duct, facing radially extending side surfaces on the locking projections straddle the stand-off frame members and act as abutments therewith to prevent removal of the inserted inner duct from the outer duct in either axial direction. The cooperation between the inner duct locking projections and the resiliently deflectable side wall portions of the stand-off frame members thus provides for a convenient snap-locking installation of the inner duct within the outer duct.

Abstract translation: 用于燃料燃烧器具（例如炉）的同心直通通风管结构的每个纵向部分使用管状外管形成，管状外管具有锚定在其中的轴向间隔开的一对三角形待定框架构件，并且较小直径的内管 在其上具有轴向间隔开的一对倾斜的外部环形锁定突起。 为了组装同心管道部分，内部管道简单地轴向插入到外部管道中。 当内部管道插入外部管道中时，引导内部管道锁定突出部上的斜坡环形侧表面弹性地并径向向外偏转分离框架构件的侧壁部分，然后允许它们回弹到其原始未偏转位置 。 当内部管道到达外部管道中的操作位置时，面对锁定突起上的径向延伸的侧表面跨过隔离框架构件并作为其邻接，以防止插入的内部管道从外部导管沿轴向方向 。 因此，内部管道锁定突起与支架框架构件的可弹性偏转的侧壁部分之间的协作提供了内部管道在外部管道内的方便的卡扣锁定安装。

公开(公告)号：US5393260A

公开(公告)日：1995-02-28

申请号：US166238

申请日：1993-12-10

Applicant: James T. Barth

Inventor： James T. Barth

IPC: F16L9/18 ,  F16L11/20 ,  F23J13/02

CPC classification number: F23J13/025 ,  F16L11/20 ,  F16L9/18 ,  F23J2213/301

Abstract: A double wall vent pipe is provided which comprises a first tubular wall that is helically corrugated to form radially outermost ridges spiraled around the outside of the first tubular wall and corresponding first recesses spiraled between the outermost ridges. The vent pipe also comprises a second tubular wall slidably disposed in a concentric relationship with the first tubular wall. The second tubular wall is helically corrugated to form radially innermost ridges which spiral around the inside of the second tubular wall and corresponding second recesses spiral between the innermost ridges. The radially innermost ridges are oriented in a direction oblique to the orientation of the radially outermost ridges such that a space between the first wall and the second wall will be maintained within the first recesses and the second recesses regardless of any bending of the vent pipe.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种双壁通风管，其包括螺旋形波纹形成的第一管状壁，以形成围绕第一管状壁的外侧螺旋形的径向最外侧的脊，以及在最外侧脊之间螺旋形的相应的第一凹部。 排气管还包括与第一管状壁可同心地滑动设置的第二管状壁。 第二管状壁是螺旋形波纹形成径向最内侧的脊，螺旋形围绕第二管状壁的内侧，相应的第二凹槽在最内侧脊之间螺旋形。 径向最内侧的脊沿着与径向最外侧的脊的方向倾斜的方向定向，使得第一壁和第二壁之间的空间将保持在第一凹部和第二凹部内，而与通气管的任何弯曲无关。

公开(公告)号：US4386731A

公开(公告)日：1983-06-07

申请号：US320319

申请日：1981-11-12

Applicant: James T. Barth

Inventor： James T. Barth

IPC: F23L11/00 ,  G05D23/08

CPC classification number: F23L11/005

Abstract: A thermally controlled damper construction for a gas fired combustion apparatus such as a furnace, water heater or the like, is described. The damper is pivotally mounted within the stack of the combustion apparatus for pivotal movement from a closed position to a full open position. A thermally responsive device is disposed in the stack on the upstream side of the damper for opening and closing the damper in response to predetermined temperatures. The thermally responsive device comprises a shaft mounted in the stack which extends thereacross and which has the damper rotatably mounted thereon. A helical bi-metal element embraces the shaft between the ends thereof and comprises first and second bi-metal members which are secured together in an end-to-end relationship. The first and second bi-metal members are oppositely disposed with respect to each other whereby the first bi-metal member yieldably urges the damper to its open position when it is subjected to a predetermined temperature and whereby the second bi-metal member yieldably urges the damper towards its closed position when subjected to a predetermined temperature. A heat sink structure is provided adjacent the second bi-metal member so that the second bi-metal member will be initially slowly heated and subsequently cooled more slowly.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于诸如炉子，热水器等的燃气燃烧装置的热控阻尼器结构。 阻尼器枢转地安装在燃烧装置的堆叠内，用于从关闭位置枢转运动到完全打开位置。 响应于预定的温度，热响应装置设置在阻尼器的上游侧的堆叠中，用于打开和关闭阻尼器。 热响应装置包括安装在堆叠中的轴，其横跨并且具有可旋转地安装在其上的阻尼器。 螺旋双金属元件在其端部之间包围轴，并且包括以端对端关系固定在一起的第一和第二双金属构件。 第一和第二双金属构件相对于彼此相对布置，由此当第一双金属构件经受预定温度时，第一双金属构件可收缩地将阻尼器推到其打开位置，并且由此第二双金属构件可屈服地促使 当受到预定温度时阻碍其向其关闭位置。 在第二双金属构件附近设置散热结构，使得第二双金属构件最初将被缓慢加热并随后更慢地冷却。

公开(公告)号：US5655514A

公开(公告)日：1997-08-12

申请号：US607117

申请日：1996-02-26

Applicant: Glenn W. Kowald ,  James T. Barth

Inventor： Glenn W. Kowald ,  James T. Barth

IPC: F24B1/18 ,  F24C3/00

CPC classification number: F24B1/1808

Abstract: A fuel-fired fireplace insert has a compact combination heat exchanger/draft hood structure extending interiorly along its top side and opening outwardly through an upwardly extending flue gas outlet and a dilution air inlet disposed on a top front side portion of the insert. During insert operation, hot combustion gas generated within its fire box portion flows upwardly into the interior of the heat exchanger/draft hood structure, is cooled by room air entering the dilution air inlet, and is discharged through the flue gas outlet. At the same time, room air enters the insert through an opening on a lower front side thereof, is heated by being passed externally along the fire box and the combination heat exchanger/draft hood structure, and is then discharged from the insert back into the room through openings adjacent the dilution air opening.

Abstract translation: 燃油壁炉插件具有紧凑的组合热交换器/通风罩结构，其沿其顶侧向内延伸并且通过向上延伸的烟道气出口向外开口，以及设置在插入件的顶部前侧部分上的稀释空气入口。 在插入操作期间，在其消防箱部分内产生的热燃烧气体向上流入热交换器/引流罩结构的内部，被进入稀释空气入口的室内空气冷却，并通过烟气出口排出。 同时，室内空气通过其前侧的开口进入插入件，通过沿着火箱和组合式热交换器/通风罩结构向外通过加热，然后从插入件中排出到 房间通过邻近稀释空气开口的开口。

公开(公告)号：US5328213A

公开(公告)日：1994-07-12

申请号：US986791

申请日：1992-12-08

Applicant: James T. Barth

Inventor： James T. Barth

IPC: F16L9/18 ,  F16L21/00

CPC classification number: F16L9/18 ,  F16L27/0849 ,  F16L39/04 ,  F23J13/04 ,  F23J2211/20 ,  F23J2213/201 ,  F23J2213/203 ,  F23J2213/303

Abstract: The adjustable pipe fitting of the invention has double walls in accordance with Type B standards established by the American National Standards Institute and Underwriters Laboratories. In the preferred embodiment, the invention comprises a main conduit having three sections which are rotatably coupled together. A branch conduit is securely connected to the main conduit so that fluid communication exists between the branch and main conduits. The branch conduit also comprises three sections which are rotatably coupled together. The main conduit sections and the branch sections are coupled together at oblique angles relative to their respective longitudinal axes to provide a means for adjusting the fitting to accommodate connector pipes having various angles and orientations.

Abstract translation: 根据美国国家标准协会和美国保险商实验室制定的B类标准，本发明的可调式管接头具有双层壁。 在优选实施例中，本发明包括具有可旋转地联接在一起的三个部分的主导管。 分支管道牢固地连接到主管道，使得在分支和主管道之间存在流体连通。 分支导管还包括可旋转地联接在一起的三个部分。 主导管部分和分支部分以相对于它们各自的纵向轴线的倾斜角度联接在一起，以提供用于调节配件以容纳具有各种角度和取向的连接管道的装置。

公开(公告)号：US4289271A

公开(公告)日：1981-09-15

申请号：US56029

申请日：1979-07-09

Applicant: James T. Barth

Inventor： James T. Barth

IPC: F23L13/02 ,  F23N3/04 ,  G05D23/08 ,  G05D23/00 ,  F23N3/00

CPC classification number: G05D23/08 ,  F23L13/02 ,  F23N3/047

Abstract: A thermally controlled damper construction for a gas fired combustion apparatus such as a furnace or the like is described. A damper is pivotally mounted within the stack or flue of the combustion apparatus for pivotal movement from a closed position, wherein the damper is located at an acute angle with respect to the axis of the stack, to a full open position. One edge of the damper is recessed to provide a vent opening between the damper and the stack to permit the venting of gases generated by operation of the pilot light during periods when the furnace is not operating. The damper is pivotally moved between its closed and open positions by a bi-metallic thermally responsive element which is located upstream of the damper and which is connected to the damper by means of a linkage. The linkage includes means for permitting the unrestrained rotational movement of the bi-metallic element after the damper is in its position thereby preventing stressing of the thermally responsive element at high temperatures. An opening is formed in the stack upstream of the damper and substantially immediately below the recessed portion. A temperature responsive safety switch is positioned at the outside surface of the stack outwardly of the opening formed therein and is operably connected to the gas supply of the furnace. In the event the damper does not open when the furnace is operated or an improper draft is present, the products of combustion spill outwardly through the stack opening onto the temperature responsive safety switch thereby activating the same to terminate the gas supply to the furnace.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于诸如炉子等的燃气燃烧装置的热控阻尼器结构。 阻尼器枢转地安装在燃烧装置的堆叠或烟道内，用于从关闭位置枢转运动，其中阻尼器相对于堆叠的轴线以锐角定位到完全打开位置。 阻尼器的一个边缘被凹入以在阻尼器和堆叠之间提供通气开口，以允许在炉子不运行期间通过操作导向灯而产生的气体排出。 阻尼器通过双金属热响应元件在其闭合和打开位置之间枢转运动，该双金属热响应元件位于阻尼器的上游，并且通过连杆与阻尼器连接。 连杆包括用于在阻尼器处于其位置之后允许双金属元件的无限制旋转运动的装置，从而防止热响应元件在高温下的应力。 在阻尼器的上游的堆叠处形成开口，并且基本上在凹部的下方形成开口。 温度响应安全开关定位在堆叠体的外表面上，形成在其中的开口的外部，并且可操作地连接到炉的气体供应。 如果在炉子操作或不正确的通风条件下阻尼器不打开，则燃烧产物通过堆叠开口向外溢出到温度敏感的安全开关上，从而启动它以终止对炉的气体供应。

公开(公告)号：US6039041A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-21

申请号：US314440

申请日：1999-05-19

Applicant: James T. Barth

Inventor： James T. Barth

IPC: F23L17/04 ,  F24C3/00

CPC classification number: F23L17/04

Abstract: A sheet metal colinear-to-coaxial duct transition assembly for a fuel-fired, direct vent heating appliance is fabricated by providing a one-piece rectangular sheet metal plenum box having a rear wall with first and second circular openings therein, and an open front side. A separate rectangular front wall of the plenum box is also formed and has a circular opening therein. Prior to assembling the plenum box, a rearwardly projecting combustion air stub duct is secured to the rear plenum box wall at the first opening therein, and a forwardly projecting combustion air intake duct is secured to the front plenum box wall at the opening therein. Cooperating side edge portions and flange pockets on the front wall and the open side of the plenum box and then interlocked and crimped to complete the plenum box. A flue gas discharge duct is then extended rearwardly through the front air intake duct to cause a rear end portion of the flue gas discharge duct to project outwardly through the second opening in the rear plenum box wall, and secured to the rear wall so that a front portion of the flue gas discharge duct extends coaxially through the interior of the forwardly projecting air intake duct. The coaxial front ducts may then be connected to a coaxial vent termination assembly, and the rear duct portions may be connected to the colinear flue gas discharge and combustion air intake ducts of a fuel-fired, direct vent heating appliance.

Abstract translation: 一种用于燃料燃烧的直接通风加热设备的钣金共线管同轴管道过渡组件是通过提供具有后壁的一体式矩形金属板室，其中具有第一和第二圆形开口，以及开口前部 侧。 增压室的单独的矩形前壁也形成并且在其中具有圆形开口。 在组装集气箱之前，向后突出的燃烧空气短管在其中的第一开口处固定到后集气室壁上，并且向前突出的燃烧空气进气管道在其中的开口处固定到前增压室壁。 在前壁和充气箱的敞开侧配合侧边缘部分和凸缘槽，然后互锁并压接以完成增压箱。 然后，烟道气排放管道向后延伸穿过前进气管道，使烟道气排放管道的后端部分通过后集气室壁的第二开口向外突出，并固定到后壁，使得 烟道气排出管道的前部部分同轴地延伸穿过前方突出的进气管道的内部。 同轴的前导管然后可以连接到同轴的通气端接组件，并且后管道部分可以连接到燃料燃烧的直接通风加热设备的共线烟道气体排出口和燃烧空气进气管道。

公开(公告)号：US5320520A

公开(公告)日：1994-06-14

申请号：US33038

申请日：1993-03-18

Applicant: James T. Barth ,  Glenn W. Kowald

Inventor： James T. Barth ,  Glenn W. Kowald

IPC: F24C3/00 ,  F23Q2/32

CPC classification number: F24C3/006

Abstract: An inexpensive and easily maintained gas burner assembly achieves the manufacturing and maintenance advantages of the conventional sand pan burner design in addition to the heat output and fuel efficiency of more complex burner designs. The invention comprises a tray having a bottom wall and sidewalls defining an interior and an open top. A cover channel having a midsection segment and at least two downwardly depending flanges is adapted to fit in the interior of the tray to form a mixing chamber between the cover channel and the tray. The downwardly depending flanges are spaced away from the sidewalls of the tray to form gaps suitable for filling with a noncombustible granular substance, such as sand or crushed pumice stone. The cover channel additionally comprises at least one projection extending above the top segment and defining at least one burner port. The projection is preferably a longitudinal ridge defining a plurality of burner ports.

Abstract translation: 廉价且易于维护的燃气燃烧器组件除了更复杂的燃烧器设计的热输出和燃料效率之外，还实现了常规砂盘式燃烧器设计的制造和维护优点。 本发明包括具有底壁和限定内部和开口顶部的侧壁的托盘。 具有中部段和至少两个向下悬垂的凸缘的盖通道适于装配在托盘的内部，以在盖通道和托盘之间形成混合室。 向下悬垂的凸缘与托盘的侧壁间隔开以形成适于填充不可燃颗粒物质的空隙，例如沙子或压碎的浮石。 盖通道还包括至少一个突出部，该突起在顶部部分上方延伸并限定至少一个燃烧器端口。 突起优选地是限定多个燃烧器端口的纵向脊。

公开(公告)号：US4225080A

公开(公告)日：1980-09-30

申请号：US922780

申请日：1978-07-07

Applicant: James T. Barth

Inventor： James T. Barth

IPC: F23L13/02 ,  F23N3/04 ,  G05D23/08 ,  G05D23/00 ,  F23N1/00

CPC classification number: F23L13/02 ,  F23N3/047 ,  G05D23/08

Abstract: A thermally controlled damper construction for a gas fired combustion apparatus, such as a furnace. The damper has a generally eliptical shape and is mounted on a shaft in the stack or flue for pivotal movement from a closed position, where the damper is located at an angle of approximately 45.degree. with respect to the axis of the stack, to a full open position. One edge of the damper is recessed to provide a vent opening between the damper and the stack and permit venting of gases generated by operation of the pilot light during periods when the furnace is not operating. The damper is moved between the closed and open positions by a bi-metallic element which is located upstream of the damper and connected to the damper by a linkage. When the furnace is operated, the increase in flue temperature will operate the bi-metallic element to move the damper to the open position. A temperature responsive safety switch is located upstream of the damper adjacent the vent opening and is operably connected to the gas supply of the furnace. In the event the damper does not open when the furnace is operated, the safety switch will shut off the gas supply to the furnace.

Abstract translation: 一种用于燃气燃烧装置（例如炉）的热控阻尼器结构。 阻尼器具有大致椭圆形状并且安装在堆叠或烟道中的轴上，用于从关闭位置枢转运动，其中阻尼器相对于堆叠的轴线以大约45°的角度定位到完全 开仓 阻尼器的一个边缘被凹入以在阻尼器和堆叠之间提供通气开口，并且允许在炉子不运行期间通过操作导向灯而产生的气体排出。 阻尼器通过双金属元件在闭合位置和打开位置之间移动，双金属元件位于阻尼器的上游并通过连杆与阻尼器连接。 当炉子操作时，烟道温度的升高将操作双金属元件将阻尼器移动到打开位置。 温度响应安全开关位于邻近排气口的阻尼器的上游，并且可操作地连接到炉的气体供应。 在炉子运行时阻尼器不打开的情况下，安全开关将关闭炉内的气体供应。