Innovation in the group of fittings without pipe made of filled material for panel radiators with 8 inlet and outlet

Abstract

The invention relates to connection parts used for the production of heating panel radiators (B) and reducing production costs. The invention pertains to a group of T-shaped connection pieces that offer both inlet and outlet functionalities, enabling the fabrication of heating panel radiators (B) featuring 8 inlet and outlet features without requiring pipes.

Description

[0001] INNOVATION IN THE GROUP OF FITTINGS WITHOUT PIPE MADE OF

[0002] FILLED MATERIAL FOR PANEL RADIATORS WITH 8 INLET AND OUTLET

[0003] Technical Field

[0004] The invention relates to connection parts used for the production of heating panel radiators and reducing production costs.

[0005] The invention pertains to a group of T-shaped connection pieces that offer both inlet and outlet functionalities, enabling the fabrication of heating panel radiators featuring 8 inlet and outlet features without requiring pipes.

[0006] Prior art

[0007] Nowadays, the connection parts used in the manufacture of heating panel radiators are very important.

[0008] There exist techniques that are analogous to the subject matter of the invention, which are utilized for the manufacture of fittings employed in panel radiators.

[0009] Within the prior art, dating back to 1984, the water inlet and outlet of the heater panel radiator were exclusively facilitated through the side components of the radiator, owing to the integration of a connection piece. Nevertheless, the positioning of connection points solely on the side of the heater panel radiator limits its usage area. The realization that the water inlet and outlet are restricted to the sides of the heater panel radiator has highlighted the necessity for incorporating connection components at alternative locations on the panel. In line with this need, a technique was developed in 1984. As a consequence of this novel technique, a connection piece has been integrated into the lower section of the heater panel radiator. Consequently, it is feasible to provide the water inlet through the lower section. At the same time, a pipe was used to provide water transmission between the connection piece placed on the panel's lower section and the connection piece on the side. The water inlet and outlet to the heating panel radiator occur only from the side and lower section of the heater panel radiator. This situation remained incomplete regarding the development of the usage area. In 1996, a new technical study was conducted to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the existing techniques. In 1996, with the introduction of a new technique, the connection piece, which was previously positioned at the lower section of the heater radiator panel, was relocated to the middle section of the panel. By doing so, it guaranteed that the water inlet and outlet were located in the central section of the heater radiator panel. A new pipe was used between the connector in the middle of the bottom panel and the connector on the side. Having into consideration that the connecting piece is located in the middle, the length of the first pipe to be used has been extended. However, with the increase in the number of pipes used the change in size has brought some problems. The wide variety of pipe sizes and the increase in the number causes stocking problems. Therefore the production costs increased.

[0010] The most recent prior art patent filing, EP1249285B1, was developed in 2001 in response to the aforementioned issues. In the technique, there is a connecting piece in the middle of the lower panel of the heater panel radiator. The central part of this connection piece is square and obtained by cold forging and drilling of solid material (wirerod). In the center of the connection piece, an L shaped channel that directs the water flow is opened. In this way, the heating panel radiator has 6 inlets and outlets. At the top of the panel radiator, there is another connection piece where the thermostatic valve is placed. The central part of this connection piece is square and obtained by cold forging and then drilling of solid material (wirerod - solid - filmachine). The L channel, situated at the center of the connection piece within the lower panel of the heater panel radiator, facilitates the directional flow of water through the radiator without the need for additional piping. Thus, it is no longer necessary to use pipes of different types and numbers, which were used in previous techniques. However, the fact that the heating panel radiator belonging to the patent file EP1249285B1 has 6 inlets and outlets could not expand the usage area sufficiently. It only offers a connection from the bottom, middle, and sides.

[0011] The square shape of the central parts of the fittings brought along the problem of welding the sleeves that provide the water inlet and outlet to the center piece. The couplings welded to the square shaped central regions of the fittings caused the welding settings to change in production. The change in the source settings brought along problems such as the inability to use the system required for the production of heating panel radiators in accordance with the existing production lines of all panel radiator manufacturers in the world. It caused a disruption in the production flow and reduced productivity. The above-mentioned problems made it necessary to carry out R&D studies on the fittings.

[0012] The Aim of the Invention

[0013] The invention seeks to offer a T-shaped configuration of connection components for the manufacture of heater panel radiators, providing both the water inlet and outlet functionalities.

[0014] The aim of the invention is to increase the utilization scope of heating panel radiators while simultaneously minimizing production expenses, by integrating them seamlessly into the existing production processes of all panel radiator manufacturers worldwide.

[0015] The invention seeks to achieve lean production by eliminating the need for numerous and diverse pipes typically involved in the manufacturing of heating panel radiators, thus circumventing inventory challenges.

[0016] The aim of the invention is to reduce delivery time resulting from the lengthy process of pipe preparation and assembly through welding method, by eliminating the use of pipes.

[0017] Thanks to the subject of the invention, it is possible to produce panel radiators with 8 inlets / outlets without using any pipes, eliminating the need for panel manufacturers to produce panels specific to the installation location and facility, and it aims to create a connection piece group that can be used in any size panel that can be connected to the bottom middle, bottom side, or side at once.

[0018] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0019] Below are given the figures related to the innovation in the pipe-free connection piece group made out of solid material for panel radiators with 8 inlets and outlets.

[0020] Figure - 1 Side view of the heater panel radiator fittings

[0021] Figure - 2 Lower View of Heating Panel Radiator Fittings Figure - 3 Upper View of Heating Panel Radiator T Structured Connection Part, which is the subject of the invention

[0022] Figure - 4 Top view of side upper right fitting

[0023] Reference numbers:

[0024] 1. Side Upper Right Fitting

[0025] 2. Side Lower Right Fitting

[0026] 3. Lower Middle Fitting

[0027] 4. Side Lower Left Fitting

[0028] 5. Side Upper Left Fitting

[0029] 6. Ring

[0030] 7. Muff / Sleeve

[0031] 8. Side Lower Inlet

[0032] 9. Side Lower Outlet

[0033] 9.1. Lower Side Water Passage Orifice

[0034] 9.2. Lower Side Water Outlet Orifice

[0035] 9.3. Lateral Inlet Orifice

[0036] 10. Lower Middle Inlet

[0037] 11. Lower Middle Outlet

[0038] 11.1. Lower Middle Water Passage Channel

[0039] 11.2. Lower Middle Water Outlet Orifice

[0040] 12. Thermostatic Valve

[0041] 13. Water Passage Channel

[0042] 14. Side Upper Right Connection Center

[0043] 15. Lower Side Right Inlet

[0044] 16. Lower Right Inlet Connection Center 17. Lower Right Outlet Connection Center

[0045] 18. Lower Middle Inlet Connection Center

[0046] 19. Lower Middle Outlet Connection Center

[0047] 20. Blanking Pin

[0048] B. Heater Panel Radiator

[0049] In the heater panel radiator (B), which is the subject of the invention, the side upper right fitting (1), the side lower right fitting (2), and the lower middle fitting (3), provide ease of production and increase efficiency, are detailedly shown in Figure -1.

[0050] In accordance with Figure-1, the focus of the invention pertains to the connection areas of the side lower right fitting (2), lower right inlet connection center (16), lower right outlet connection center (17), side lower inlet (8), lower side right inlet (15), and the side lower outlet (9). The lower right outlet connection center (17), situated within the lower right fitting (2), is manufactured utilizing the cold forging technique and exhibits a spherical configuration. A pair of sleeves (7), which are created from a solid material through the cold forging method, are affixed to the lower right outlet connection center (17) via welding. This procedure facilitates the creation of the lower side outlet (9) and the lower side right inlet (15) routes. Subsequently, a machining process is implemented on the lower right outlet connection center (17), resulting in the formation of a T-shaped channel and a lower side water outlet orifice (9.2) on the lower right outlet connection center (17). The T channel structure features two lateral inlet orifices (9.3) and one lower side water passage orifice (9.1). In the T channel structure, one of the lateral inlet orifices (9.3) serves as the conduit for water entering the heater panel radiator (B) from the lower side right inlet (15) and subsequently transferring it to the lower right outlet connection center (17). In the T channel structure, the remaining lateral inlet orifice (9.3) serves as the inlet for water entering the heater panel radiator (B) via the lower side inlet (8), allowing the passage of water from the lower right inlet connection center (16) to the lower right outlet connection center (17). The transfer of hot water from the inlet entering the heater panel radiator (B), regardless of whether it is provided with a lower side inlet (8) or a lower side right inlet (15), occurs through the lateral inlet orifice (9.3) located in the T channel. The hot water is then directed toward the lower right outlet connection center (17). The water flow from the lower right outlet connection center (17) to the front panel of the heater panel radiator (B) is facilitated by the lower side water passage orifice (9.1) within the T channel structure.

[0051] Furthermore, an additional conduit has been established within the lower right outlet connection center (17) known as the lower side water outlet orifice (9.2). This orifice serves as an opening to the side lower outlet (9) and is utilized for the purpose of eliminating the water that is in circulation within the heater panel radiator (B). (Figure - 3).

[0052] The lower right inlet connection center (16) is a partially finished product derived from the side lower right fitting (2). This center is crafted from pipe material and has a spherical shape. Subsequently, to achieve the lower side inlet (8), a sleeve (7) is affixed to the lower right inlet connection center (16) via welding. Lastly, the lower right inlet connection center (16) and the lower right outlet connection center (17) - both of which are semi-finished products - are fused together through welding, thereby producing the side lower right fitting (2). In the obtained side lower right fitting (2), there are two alternative water inlet ways through which hot water can enter, namely the side lower inlet (8) and the lower side right inlet (15), and with the side lower outlet (9), a water outlet path is created through which the water can exit. According to the water connection type and the flow path created, the usage of the side lower outlet (9), the side lower inlet (8) lower side right inlet is provided (15).

[0053] The T-shaped channel structure formed in the side lower right fitting (2) can be used in all parts of the heater panel radiator (B). In addition, all cold forged fittings used in the heating panel radiator (B) can be produced in spherical form. Consequently, the utilization of spherical fittings allows an uninterrupted production flow across all lines. Efficiency is achieved by reducing production costs.

[0054] Another connection piece of the heater panel radiator (B) is the lower middle outlet connection center (19). Positioned within the lower middle fitting (3), this center is a spherical element produced through the cold forging of solid material. The lower middle outlet (11) is obtained by welding the sleeve (7) to the lower middle outlet connection center (19) which is formed from the filled material with the cold forging method. Then, an L-shaped lower middle water passage channel (11.1) is created in order to determine the water flow direction to the lower middle outlet connection center (19) with the machining method. The lower middle water passage channel (11.1) in the L-shaped channel structure, is located in the lower middle outlet connection center (19) and provides the water flow direction towards the front panel. In the lower middle outlet connection center (19), there is a lower middle water outlet orifice (11.2), which is another channel formed by machining and has a flat form that directs the bottom water from the rear panel to the outlet. (Figure - 2) In this way, the hot water passing through the lower middle water passage channel (11.1) is prevented from mixing with the cold water exiting the lower middle water outlet orifice (11.2).

[0055] The lower middle inlet connection center (18) in the lower middle fitting (3) is made of pipe material and has a spherical form. The lower middle inlet (10), is formed by welding a sleeve (7) to the lower middle inlet connection center (18). The lower middle inlet connection center (18) and the lower middle outlet connection center (19) whose sleeves (7) are welded are finally welded together forming the lower middle fitting (3). The lower middle fitting (3) features a lower middle inlet (10) for the entry of hot water and a lower middle outlet (11) for the exit of water, which can be utilized according to one's preference. According to the water connection type and the flow path created the lower middle inlet (10) and the water exit lower middle outlet (11) can be used. Thanks to the side lower right fitting (2) and the lower middle fitting (3) located on the heater panel radiator (B), three alternative hot water inlets and two alternative water outlets are obtained.

[0056] Figure - 4 shows the side upper right fitting (1) where the thermostatic valve (12) is positioned. The side upper right connection center (14) located on the side upper right fitting (1) is made of cold forging method and has a spherical form. The spherical-shaped side upper right connection center (14) is welded by using a sleeve (7). After the side upper right connection center (14) muff / sleeve (7) is welded, the water passage channel (13) is formed by using the side upper right connection center (14) machining method. The water passage channel (13) is formed by drilling the side upper right connection center (14), which is the filled material (solid - wirerod - filmachine). The water passage channel (13) created regulates the water flow thanks to the thermostatic valve (12) located on the flow path and connected to the welded sleeve (7). When in a closed position, the thermostatic valve (12) is positioned over the water passage channel (13), effectively preventing the flow of water through the valve. When the thermostatic valve (12) is open, it leaves over the water passage channel (13) and allows the passage of water.

[0057] Figure-2 illustrates that a ring (6) is interlinked with each of the following fittings on the heater panel radiator (B): the upper right side fitting (1), lower right side fitting (2), lower middle fitting (3), lower left side fitting (4), and upper left side fitting (5). Thanks to the holes on the placed ring (6), the distribution of water between the connection parts in the heating panel radiator (B) is ensured. To ensure optimal flow direction within the heater panel radiator (B), it is necessary to insert plugs into the muffs / sleeves (7) situated on the side upper left fitting (5), side lower left fitting (4), and side lower right fitting (2). Utilizing the plugs in the muffs / sleeves (7) makes it possible to select the appropriate water inlet and outlet paths based on their specific location. Two alternative flow paths are created thanks to three alternative hot water inlets and two alternative water outlet paths obtained in the heater panel radiator (B). The two alternative flow paths created in the heater panel radiator (B) are explained in the sequence below.

[0058] 1. The initial step in determining the flow path involves the introduction of hot water from the water line through the lower middle inlet (10), which is positioned within the lower middle fitting (3). The hot water then progresses in the direction of Gl. The hot water moving toward G1 from the lower middle inlet (10) is transferred to the front panel by passing through the middle lower inlet connection center (18) to the lower middle water passage orifice (11.1). In the first flow path, the side lower right fitting (2) is closed with the help of a plug, the side lower left fitting (4) and the side upper left fittings (5) are welded with the blanking pin (20) and it is closed with the help of a plug, the hot water passing to the front panel passes to the side upper right fitting (1). The water flow entering the side upper right fitting (1) is regulated using a thermostatic valve (12). Following the determination of the water flow in the thermostatic valve (12), the hot water is conveyed from the water passage channel (13) to the ring (6), where it circulates initially on the front and subsequently on the rear side of the heater panel radiator (B). After completing its Gl direction circulation in the heater panel radiator (B), the water reaches the lower middle outlet connection center (19) by passing the lower middle fitting (3). The circulating water goes out from the heater panel radiator (B) by being transferred to the lower middle outlet (11) from the lower middle water outlet orifice (11.2) located in the lower middle outlet connection center (19). Thus, the first flow path within the heater panel radiator (B) is concluded.

[0059] In order to obtain the 2nd flow path of the invention, when the side upper left fitting (5) and the side lower left fitting (4) are closed with a plug, the blanking pin (20) is welded and the lower middle fitting(3), on the other hand, is prevented from flowing water by placing plugs on the sleeves (7) on it. In this way, only the side lower right fitting (2) containing the side lower inlet (8), the lower side right inlet (15), and the lower side outlet (9) remains in an open position for water to enter and exit. The second flow path of the heater panel radiator (B) features dual inlets for the ingress of hot water. One of them is the side lower inlet (8), and the other is the lower side right inlet (15).

[0060] When the hot water enters the heater panel radiator (B) from the side lower inlet (8), it first passes to the lower right inlet connection center (16) located on the side lower right fitting (2) and then is transferred to the lower right outlet connection center (17). Initially, the hot water flows into the lateral inlet orifice (9.3) of the T-shaped duct, situated within the lower right outlet connection center (17), before moving to the lower side water passage orifice (9.1) in the same duct. In this way, the hot water coming to the lower side water passage orifice (9.1) is transferred to the front panel and the flow of water in the G2 direction is ensured.

[0061] If the hot water enters the heater panel radiator (B) from the lower side right inlet (15), it directly passes through the other side inlet hole (9.3) of the T-shaped duct located in the lower right outlet connection center (17). Then, it is transferred to the front panel by passing to the lower side water passage hole (9.1) in the same T-shaped channel, and the flow of water in the G2 direction is ensured.

[0062] In the 2nd flow path, the hot water passing to the front panel comes to the side upper right fitting (1) and the water flow is adjusted with the help of the thermostatic valve (12). Upon determination of the water flow in the thermostatic valve (12), the circulation of hot water occurs from the water passage channel (13) to the ring (6), subsequently flowing first on the front and then on the back side of the heater panel radiator (B). After the water circulates in the heater panel radiator (B) in the direction of G2, it returns to the side lower right fitting (2) and reaches the lower right outlet connection center (17). The water returning to the lower right outlet connection center (17) passes from the lower side water outlet orifice (9.2) to the side lower outlet (9) and exits from the heater panel radiator (B). Thus, the 2nd flow path in the heater panel radiator (B) is completed.

Claims

CLAIMS1. The subject of the invention is an innovation in the pipe-free fitting group used in radiators with 8 inlets and outlets, characterized in that;- a lower middle outlet connection center (19) obtained by cold forging of solid material, which has a straight-shaped lower middle water outlet orifice (11.2) and a lower middle water passage channel (11.1) in L-shape created by the machining method to prevent the mixing of hot water entering the panel and cold water exiting, and a lower middle fitting (3) with a lower middle inlet (10) created by sleeve (7) welding and a lower middle outlet (11) with a spherical shape made of pipe material and a lower middle inlet connection center (18) created by sleeve (7) welding,- a lower side right inlet (15) consisting of two sleeves (7) welded to the lower right outlet connection center (17) created by the machining method using cold forging of solid material and has two lateral inlet orifice (9.3) and a lower side water passage orifice (9.1), directing the flow of hot water to the T-shaped channel and the lower side water outlet orifice (9.2) for cold water discharge with a side lower right fitting (2) consisting of a side lower outlet (9) and a side lower inlet (8) created with a spherical-shaped lower right inlet connection center (16) made of pipe material and a welded sleeve(7) and- an L-shaped water passage channel (13) which is formed by means of a sleeve (7) that has been welded and drilled to the side upper right connection center (14), the said side upper right connection center (14) has been produced by cold forging solid material into a spherical shape and a side upper right fitting (1) that has been connected to the sleeve (7) and features a thermostatic valve (12) which is responsible for regulating the volume of water flow passing through the aforementioned water passage channel (13).

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