Furnace Burner Brackets to Reduce Component Damage and Overheating
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing furnace burner systems face issues with damage to gas supply valves and pressure transducers due to over-torquing and accidental force, and the pressure transducers are prone to overheating, while the bulky iron pipe conduits are difficult to remove for servicing, causing inconvenience and space constraints in narrow furnace cabinets.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of brackets that provide a robust mounting platform for the gas line, gas supply valve, and pressure transducer, offering force and torque resistance, and a J-tube conduit with a smaller diameter for easier installation and removal, reducing the risk of damage and improving accessibility in tight spaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If gas supply valve and pressure transducer are mounted directly to the burner box, then installation is simple, but they are prone to damage from over-torquing and accidental force
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a bracket as an intermediary mounting structure between the burner box and the gas supply valve/pressure transducer. This bracket serves as a protective mediator that absorbs and distributes mechanical forces, preventing direct transmission of over-torquing and accidental forces to the sensitive components. The bracket is specifically designed with recesses and mounting features that secure the components while isolating them from harmful mechanical stresses.
2Volume of moving object
If pressure transducer is mounted close to the burner box, then space is saved, but the transducer is prone to overheating
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket acts as a thermal intermediary, positioning the pressure transducer at an optimized distance from the burner box. This intermediate mounting location provides sufficient thermal isolation to prevent overheating while maintaining compact space utilization. The bracket's structure and material properties help manage thermal exposure to the sensitive transducer.
3Strength
If bulky iron pipe conduits are used for gas lines, then structural strength is sufficient, but they are difficult to remove for servicing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the gas line conduit system into modular components that can be independently removed and serviced. Instead of using a single bulky iron pipe, the system is divided into sections including the J-tube conduit and associated fittings, allowing targeted replacement or maintenance of specific segments without requiring complete system disassembly. This segmentation maintains structural integrity while enabling ease of repair.
4Ease of operation
If J-tube conduit with smaller diameter is used, then installation and removal become easier, but structural strength may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the dimensional parameters of the conduit system by transitioning from bulky iron pipes to a J-tube conduit with optimized smaller diameter. This parameter change improves ease of installation and removal while the specific J-tube geometry and material selection maintain sufficient structural strength for gas line applications. The J-tube design incorporates features that preserve mechanical integrity despite the reduced overall size.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments relate generally to mounting components of a furnace. A mounting assembly may include brackets attached to a burner box of the furnace. Each bracket includes an opening configured to receive a gas line, a recess configured to receive a gas supply valve, a pressure transducer aperture configured to receive a pressure transducer, and slots adjacent to the pressure transducer aperture. The slots are configured to secure the pressure transducer to the bracket.