公开(公告)号：WO2012018480A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-09

申请号：PCT/US2011/043543

申请日：2011-07-11

Applicant: RITE-HITE HOLDING CORPORATION ,  HEIM, Frank ,  KLOPFENSTEIN, Jeffrey ,  GEBKE, Kevin, J. ,  KAUFMAN, Nicholas, L. ,  NIEHAUS, William, A.

Inventor： HEIM, Frank ,  KLOPFENSTEIN, Jeffrey ,  GEBKE, Kevin, J. ,  KAUFMAN, Nicholas, L. ,  NIEHAUS, William, A.

IPC: F24F13/06

CPC classification number: F24F13/0218 ,  F16L55/027 ,  F24F7/065 ,  F24F2013/0608

Abstract: Example air duct systems for supplying conditioned air to comfort zones include various example inflatable tubes with various example dampers. The dampers move noticeably slowly and/or its opening is delayed to reduce the rate at which the tube is inflated by a supply air blower. Depending on the particular example, the damper can be either at the inlet end of the tube or at the tube's opposite end. In some examples, the damper is controlled by an actuator that is powered by air or driven by an electric motor.

Abstract translation: 用于将调节空气供应到舒适区域的示例性空气管道系统包括具有各种示例性阻尼器的各种示例性可充气管。 阻尼器缓慢地移动和/或其开口被延迟以降低管由供气鼓风机膨胀的速率。 根据具体的例子，阻尼器可以在管的入口端处或在管的相对端。 在一些示例中，阻尼器由由空气供电或由电动机驱动的致动器控制。

公开(公告)号：WO2011139442A2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-10

申请号：PCT/US2011/030747

申请日：2011-03-31

Applicant: RITE-HITE HOLDING CORPORATION ,  PINKALLA, Cary ,  HEIM, Frank ,  STEPHAN, Irene, E. ,  GEBKE, Kevin, J. ,  JACOBSON, Michael, A. ,  KAUFMAN, Nicholas, L. ,  NIEHAUS, William, A.

Inventor： PINKALLA, Cary ,  HEIM, Frank ,  STEPHAN, Irene, E. ,  GEBKE, Kevin, J. ,  JACOBSON, Michael, A. ,  KAUFMAN, Nicholas, L. ,  NIEHAUS, William, A.

IPC: F24F13/068 ,  F24F13/075 ,  F24F13/10 ,  F24F13/02 ,  F16L11/00

CPC classification number: F24F13/0218 ,  F16L11/02 ,  F24F13/0209 ,  F24F13/0245 ,  F24F13/0254 ,  F24F13/068 ,  F24F13/075 ,  F24F13/10 ,  F24F2013/0608 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: In some example pliable air duct systems, inflatable ducts of various diameters and lengths are created by selectively assembling pre-existing stock pieces in different combinations. In some examples, the stock pieces include disconnectable longitudinal joints and disconnectable circumferential joints, wherein the longitudinal joints enable interconnecting multiple stock pieces to achieve a desired tube diameter, and the circumferential joints allow connecting multiple tube segments end-to-end to produce an air duct assembly of a desired length. To control the volume and/or the direction of air discharged from the duct, the duct assembly, in some examples, includes an adjustable register comprising a movable pliable sheet that overlies a discharge opening in a pliable sidewall of the duct. In some examples, the inflatable duct includes one or more cutout patterns on the duct's sidewall to provide guidance in creating a sidewall discharge opening of a proper size and location.

Abstract translation: 在一些示例性的柔性空气管道系统中，通过以不同的组合选择性地组装预先存在的原料而产生各种直径和长度的可充气管道。 在一些示例中，原料包括可断开的纵向接头和可断开的圆周接头，其中纵向接头使得能够互连多个坯料以实现期望的管直径，并且圆周接头允许端对端连接多个管段以产生空气 所需长度的管道组件。 为了控制从管道排出的空气的体积和/或方向，在一些示例中，管道组件包括可调节的寄存器，其包括位于管道的柔性侧壁中的排出开口的可移动的柔韧片。 在一些示例中，可充气管道在管道的侧壁上包括一个或多个切口图案，以在产生适当尺寸和位置的侧壁排出口处提供引导。

公开(公告)号：WO2017172363A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-05

申请号：PCT/US2017/022519

申请日：2017-03-15

Applicant: RITE-HITE HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： HEIM, Frank ,  WITHROW, Ryan

IPC: B65G69/32 ,  B65G69/00

CPC classification number: B65G69/008

Abstract: A weather barrier for a vehicle loading dock is disclosed which includes a side support member being vertically elongate between an upper end and a lower end of the side support member. A vertically elongate front sheet includes a pliable sheet having a proximal end and a distal end, where the proximal end is to attach to the front end of the side support member. The front sheet extends in a lateral direction from the proximal end to the distal end, where the lateral direction is horizontal and perpendicular to the forward direction. The front sheet is to extends in front of the doorway. A stay is to be coupled to the front sheet. The stay is resiliently flexible and horizontally elongate. The stay is to subject the front sheet to tension in a horizontal direction.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于车辆装载台的气候屏障，其包括在侧支撑构件的上端和下端之间垂直延伸的侧支撑构件。 垂直细长的前片包括具有近端和远端的柔韧片，其中近端附接到侧支撑构件的前端。 前片沿横向方向从近端延伸到远端，其中横向方向是水平的并垂直于向前的方向。 前板将在门口前方延伸。 住宿将被连接到前台。 住宿弹性灵活，水平拉长。 停留时间应使前片在水平方向上张紧。

公开(公告)号：WO2013067172A2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-10

申请号：PCT/US2012/063050

申请日：2012-11-01

Applicant: RITE-HITE HOLDING CORPORATION ,  PINKALLA, Cary ,  HEIM, Frank ,  GEBKE, Kevin J. ,  KAUFMAN, Nicholas L. ,  NIEHAUS, William A.

Inventor： PINKALLA, Cary ,  HEIM, Frank ,  GEBKE, Kevin J. ,  KAUFMAN, Nicholas L. ,  NIEHAUS, William A.

IPC: F16L3/00 ,  B23P19/00

CPC classification number: F16L11/02 ,  F24F13/02 ,  F24F13/0218 ,  F24F13/0254 ,  F24F2221/14 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Pliable-wall air ducts with suspended frames are disclosed herein. An example air duct system includes an air duct having a pliable sidewall. The pliable sidewall has a total weight. The example air duct system includes a framework to be disposed within the air duct. The framework includes a shaft to extend in the longitudinal direction, a rib to engage an inner surface of the air duct and a plurality of spokes to connect the rib to the shaft. The example air duct system a plurality of hangers. Each hanger comprises an elongate member having an upper section and a lower section. The lower section is to be coupled to the framework via access through a corresponding opening defined by the pliable sidewall. Most of the total weight of the pliable sidewall is to be carried by the framework.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了具有悬挂框架的柔性壁空气管道。 示例性空气管道系统包括具有柔韧侧壁的空气管道。 柔韧的侧壁具有总重量。 示例性空气管道系统包括要布置在空气管道内的框架。 框架包括沿纵向方向延伸的轴，肋与空气管道的内表面接合，以及多个辐条以将肋连接到轴。 示例性风道系统具有多个衣架。 每个衣架包括具有上部和下部的细长构件。 下部通过通过由柔性侧壁限定的对应开口的接合而联接到框架。 大部分柔韧侧壁的总重要由框架承载。

公开(公告)号：WO2008091718A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-31

申请号：PCT/US2008/050108

申请日：2008-01-03

Applicant: RITE-HITE HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： KAUFMANN, Nicholas, L. ,  GEBKE, Kevin, J. ,  HEIM, Frank ,  PASCHKE, Nicolas, B. ,  PINKALLA, Cary

IPC: F24F13/06

CPC classification number: F24F13/0218

Abstract: An air diffuser includes a porous fabric panel having areas of different flow coefficients. The areas' positions and their relative flow coefficients provide a means for not only diffusing the air but also for strategically directing the airflow in a deliberate pattern that promotes intermixing of the air while avoiding adverse air currents. Consequently, the porous fabric itself provides air dispersion and airflow direction without the need for louvers or guide vanes. In some embodiments, the fabric's porosity is programmed by laser cutting small slits into the fabric.

Abstract translation: 空气扩散器包括具有不同流动系数区域的多孔织物面板。 区域的位置及其相对流动系数提供了不仅扩散空气的方式，而且还用于以有意的方式引导气流，促进空气混合，同时避免不利的气流。 因此，多孔织物本身提供空气分散和气流方向，而不需要百叶窗或导叶。 在一些实施例中，织物的孔隙率通过将小切口激光切割到织物中来编程。

公开(公告)号：WO2005033460A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-14

申请号：PCT/US2004/029997

申请日：2004-09-10

Applicant: RITE-HITE HOLDING CORPORATION ,  DONDLINGER, Jason, T. ,  JANSEN, Tom ,  HEIM, Frank ,  GEBKE, Kevin, J.

Inventor： DONDLINGER, Jason, T. ,  JANSEN, Tom ,  HEIM, Frank ,  GEBKE, Kevin, J.

IPC: E06B7/23

CPC classification number: E06B7/2318 ,  F25D21/04 ,  F25D23/087

Abstract: A door for a cold storage locker or other applications includes an inflatable or fluid-filled seal system. The seal system comprises a network of pliable tubular seals that expand as air or another fluid is forced air through the seals. Expansion of the seals provides a more positive seal. To inhibit frost from accumulating near the seals, the seals are kept relatively warm by continuously circulating fluid through the seals regardless of whether the door is open or closed. In some cases, the fluid within the seals is heated.

Abstract translation: 用于冷藏储物柜或其他应用的门包括充气或充满液体的密封系统。 密封系统包括柔性管状密封件的网络，其随着空气或另一种流体被强制通过密封件而膨胀。 密封件的膨胀提供更积极的密封。 为了防止霜在密封件附近积聚，密封件通过连续循环流体通过密封件而保持相对温暖，而不管门是打开还是关闭。 在某些情况下，密封件内的流体被加热。

公开(公告)号：WO2018048804A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：PCT/US2017/050092

申请日：2017-09-05

Applicant: RITE-HITE HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： SLOAN, Philip ,  KAUFMANN, Nicholas L. ,  GEBKE, Kevin J. ,  HEIM, Frank

IPC: H05K7/20 ,  F24F13/02

Abstract: Cooling systems for devices arranged in rows are disclosed. An example cooling system includes an inflatable air duct to be positioned above a cold aisle defined between two rows of electronic equipment. The inflatable air duct is to be air permeable to deliver conditioned air into the cold aisle. The electronic equipment has fans to force cool air within the cold aisle through the electronic equipment to adjacent hot aisles on opposite sides of the two rows of the electronic equipment. The inflatable air duct to be spaced apart from the rows of computers such that the cold aisle is in unobstructed fluid communication with the adjacent hot aisles over top of the rows of electronic equipment. The conditioned air delivered from the inflatable air duct to substantially prevent a mixing of warm air in the hot aisles with the cool air in the cold aisle.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于排列成行的装置的冷却系统。 示例冷却系统包括可定位在两排电子设备之间限定的冷通道上方的可充气空气管道。 充气通风管应透气，以将调节空气输入冷通道。 电子设备具有风扇，以迫使冷通道内的冷空气通过电子设备到达两排电子设备相对侧的相邻热通道。 可膨胀的空气管道与一排计算机间隔开，使得冷通道与电子设备排的顶部上的相邻热通道无阻地流体连通。 从可充气空气管道输送的调节空气基本上防止热通道中的暖空气与冷通道中的冷空气混合。

公开(公告)号：WO2018035014A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-22

申请号：PCT/US2017/046707

申请日：2017-08-14

Applicant: RITE-HITE HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： HEIM, Frank ,  WITHROW, Ryan

IPC: B65G69/00 ,  B65G69/32

CPC classification number: B65G69/008

Abstract: Adjustable lateral seals for loading dock barriers are disclosed. An example barrier includes a header structure coupled to the wall, where the header structure is horizontally elongate, extending above the doorway, and protrudes in the forward direction from the wall. A lateral seal is coupled to the wall. The lateral seal is vertically elongate and extends below the header structure. The lateral seal extends farther into a cargo passageway of a loading dock when the weather barrier is in a relaxed configuration than when the weather barrier is in an activated configuration. The lateral seal is to be engage by a vehicle when the vehicle is in a parked position. The lateral seal including an upper seal segment and a lower seal segment, the upper seal segment to move between a lowered position and a raised position relative to the lower seal segment. A flexible elongate member has an upper end coupled to the header structure and a lower end coupled to the upper seal segment. The flexible elongate member is to deflect from a relaxed position to a deflected position. The upper seal segment to move from the lowered position to the raised position in response to the flexible elongate member deflecting from the relaxed position to the deflected position.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于装载码头屏障的可调式侧向密封件。 示例性屏障包括联接到墙壁的联管箱结构，其中联管箱结构水平地伸长，在门口上方延伸，并且从壁向前突出。 横向密封连接到墙上。 横向密封件是垂直伸长的并且在头部结构下方延伸。 当天气屏障处于松弛配置时，侧面密封件进一步延伸到装载码头的货物通道中，而不是当天气屏障处于激活配置时。 当车辆处于停放位置时，横向密封件将由车辆接合。 所述侧密封件包括上密封段和下密封段，所述上密封段相对于所述下密封段在降低位置和升高位置之间移动。 柔性细长构件具有联接到联管箱结构的上端和联接到上密封段的下端。 柔性细长构件从松弛位置偏转到偏转位置。 响应于柔性细长构件从松弛位置偏转到偏转位置，上密封段从降低位置移动到升高位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2017035135A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：PCT/US2016/048186

申请日：2016-08-23

Applicant: RITE-HITE HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： DIGMANN, Charles ,  ASHELIN, Charles J. ,  HEIM, Frank ,  BORGERDING, Gary ,  WITHROW, Ryan

IPC: B65G69/00

CPC classification number: B65G69/008

Abstract: Example lateral sealing members for use with weather barriers are disclosed.. An example lateral sealing member (30) includes a lateral sealing member being vertically elongate. The lateral sealing member has a J-shaped cross-section extending between an attached end and (54) a tip (60) of the lateral sealing member. The lateral sealing member has a groove along the tip. The lateral sealing member is movable between an activated configuration and a relaxed configuration. The tip to extend farther into a vehicle pathway when the lateral sealing member is in the relaxed configuration than when the lateral sealing member is in the activated configuration. A tip seal (80, 94) is provided along the tip of the lateral sealing member. The tip seal is to protrude in the groove.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于与气候障碍物一起使用的示例性侧向密封构件。示例性横向密封构件（30）包括垂直细长的侧向密封构件。 横向密封构件具有在侧向密封构件的附接端和（54）尖端（60）之间延伸的J形横截面。 横向密封构件具有沿着尖端的凹槽。 横向密封构件可在激活构型和松弛构型之间移动。 当横向密封构件处于松弛构型时，当侧向密封构件处于致动构型时，尖端延伸到车辆通道中。 尖端密封件（80,94）沿着侧向密封件的顶端设置。 尖端密封件突出在凹槽中。

公开(公告)号：WO2012009267A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-19

申请号：PCT/US2011/043542

申请日：2011-07-11

Applicant: RITE-HITE HOLDING CORPORATION ,  GEBKE, Kevin, J. ,  HEIM, Frank ,  HERMES, Michael ,  JACOBSON, Michael, A. ,  KAUFMAN, Nicholas, L. ,  NIEHAUS, William, A.

Inventor： GEBKE, Kevin, J. ,  HEIM, Frank ,  HERMES, Michael ,  JACOBSON, Michael, A. ,  KAUFMAN, Nicholas, L. ,  NIEHAUS, William, A.

IPC: F24F13/02 ,  F24F13/06

CPC classification number: F24F13/0218 ,  B32B1/08 ,  B32B3/10 ,  B32B5/02 ,  B32B2255/02 ,  B32B2255/26 ,  B32B2262/0276 ,  B32B2307/546 ,  B32B2419/00 ,  B32B2597/00 ,  F16L11/02 ,  F24F13/0281 ,  F24F13/06 ,  Y10T428/24273

Abstract: In some example pliable air duct systems, inflatable ducts of various diameters and lengths are created by selectively assembling pre-existing stock pieces in different combinations. In some examples, the stock pieces include disconnectable longitudinal joints and disconnectable circumferential joints, wherein the longitudinal joints enable interconnecting multiple stock pieces to achieve a desired tube diameter, and the circumferential joints allow connecting multiple tube segments end-to-end to produce an air duct assembly of a desired length. To control the volume and/or the direction of air discharged from the duct, the duct assembly, in some examples, includes an adjustable register comprising a movable pliable sheet that overlies a discharge opening in a pliable sidewall of the duct. In some examples, the inflatable duct includes one or more cutout patterns on the duct's sidewall to provide guidance in creating a sidewall discharge opening of a proper size and location.

Abstract translation: 在一些示例性柔韧的空气管道系统中，通过以不同的组合方式选择性地组装预先存在的库存件来创建各种直径和长度的可膨胀管道。 在一些示例中，原料片包括可断开的纵向接头和可断开的圆周接头，其中纵向接头能够互连多个原料片以实现期望的管直径，并且圆周接头允许首尾相连地连接多个管段以产生空气 所需长度的管道组件。 为了控制从管道排出的空气的体积和/或方向，在一些示例中，管道组件包括可调节的套准器，该可调节的套准器包括位于管道的柔韧侧壁中的排出开口上方的可移动柔性片。 在一些示例中，可充气管道在管道的侧壁上包括一个或多个切口图案，以提供创建适当尺寸和位置的侧壁排放开口的指导。