RADIATOR FOR HOT-WATER HEATING, IN PARTICULAR FOR HEATING SYSTEMS FOR CIVIL USE

Abstract

A radiator for hot-water heating, in particular for heating systems for civil use, includes a succession of modular radiating elements interconnected with each other and arranged to be mounted on a wall. A peculiar characteristic of this radiator is given by the fact that the radiating elements are made of optically transparent material.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to a radiator for hot-water heating, in particular for heating systems for civil use.

BACKGROUND ART

In the current state of the art, are known radiators for heating systems installed in homes, offices, schools and hospitals compounds of modular elements in series, connected each other and side by side next to one another to arrive at the desired radiating surface. The modules can be made of steel, cast iron, or aluminum reflectors.

This type of heater, also known as a radiator, has a radiant power directly dependent on the material chosen, as well as the size and number of modules.

In particular, the heat is transmitted by convection, which means that the air circulates and, being in contact with the radiator and its surface, is heated and rises upwards as a result of a decrease in density. The air thus heated, reaches the ceiling cools down and is drawn back to the radiator and the cycle, in so doing, it is intended to re-start.

Such devices, made to be a source of heating, lately are more and more integral part of home furnishings, in this respect, in fact, the radiators of the latest generation in addition to having an appealing design due to the use of metallic materials, in particular steel and aluminum that have allowed the creation of special forms, were also potentially improved from the point of view of thermal efficiency.

At the current state of the art, there are known heaters in steel and aluminum that take the name of “towel rail radiator”.

However, this type of radiators, heating environments through the transfer of heat by radiation, have a low yield, especially in environments where large would require a much larger surface area to yield the same calories of a heater that works by convection.

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

The aim of the invention is to eliminate the drawbacks noted above in known types of radiator for heating installations, in particular for heating systems for civil use, which allows to obtain a device aesthetically pleasing.

Within the scope of the above, a purpose of the present invention is to provide a heater for heating installations, in particular for heating systems for civil use, that is arranged to be installed in any traditional heating system, without the need of technical interventions either on the pipes or boiler.

Another object of the present invention is to allow functional heating with high efficiency.

Another object of the invention is to provide a radiator for hot-water heating, in particular for heating systems for civil use, with means readily available commercially and using materials in common use, so that the device is economically competitive.

This aim, these objects and others which will become apparent hereinafter, are achieved by a radiator for hot-water heating, in particular for heating systems for civil use, according to the invention, comprising a succession of modular radiant elements interconnected between them and arranged to be mounted on a wall, characterized in that said radiating elements are made of optically transparent material.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Further characteristics and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the description of a preferred embodiment but not exclusive of the radiator for hot-water heating, in particular for heating systems for civil use, illustrated by way of non-limiting example with the aid of the attached drawing in which:

FIG. 1 is a diagram of installation of the radiator, in side view;

FIG. 2 shows a radiating element, in ripped section in elevation view.

MODES FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

With reference to the cited figure, the radiator for hot-weather heating, in particular for heating systems for civil use, according to the invention, which is identified in its entirety by the reference 1, comprises a succession of modular radiating elements 2 interconnected between them and arranged to be mounted on a wall 3.

A peculiar feature of the invention is given by the fact that said radiating elements are made of optically transparent material.

Advantageously, the optically transparent material is tempered glass, known per se, which preferably has a thickness 4, depicted in FIG. 2, comprised between 3 and 5 millimeters.

In the embodiment presented here, the radiating elements 2 are arranged to contain an aqueous solution 5 at a predetermined temperature comprising a refractory colored liquid, known per se (FIG. 2).

Advantageously, the refractory colored liquid is present in the aqueous solution in an amount substantially amount of between 1.2% and 3.6% of the total volume of the solution.

That is to say that, for a heater capacity of 6 or 7 liters, it will be necessary to add 100 to 200 ml of refractory colored liquid.

With reference to FIG. 1, lighting means 7 of the radiating elements may be provided, interposed between the radiator and the wall 3 on which the radiator is mounted.

Preferably, said lighting means 7 comprise at least a LED light projecting a beam of light on the radiating elements 2.

In practice, when the radiator is mounted, it works like a traditional radiator but has water mixed with a colored liquid, the color preferred by the user, giving a particular effect to the observer.

The effect will be enhanced by the particular lighting headlight LED (also the color that pleases), which is appropriately mounted behind the radiator so as to illuminate the rear of the radiator itself, so as to expand the color choice.

From the above description it is thus evident that the invention achieves the intended aim and objects, and in particular the fact is stressed that there is provided a radiator for hot-weather heating, in particular for heating systems for civil use, efficient and aesthetically pleasing.

In particular, having colored the water used for heating with a refractory material, so as to maintain the heat transferred to the water from the boiler, ensures the heater has a yield very similar to that of the traditional radiator.

This thanks also to the particular thickness and the type of glass selected for implementing modular radiating elements to be interconnected.

Another advantage of the radiator according to the invention is that it can be installed in any traditional heating system, replacing the old radiator, without the need to intervene on the pipes or on the boiler, and then with low installation costs.

Another advantage of the invention is the fact of having realized a radiator, in particular for homes, offices, schools, hospitals, hotels and lodges, which allows for space heating function and high efficiency.

Not least, the use of means readily available commercially and the use of common materials, make the device economically competitive.

The invention thus conceived is susceptible to numerous modifications and variations, all falling within the inventive concept.

Furthermore all the details may be replaced with other technically equivalent elements.

In practice, the materials employed, as well as the dimensions, may be any according to requirements, provided they are consistent with the purpose of embodiment.

Claims

1. A radiator for hot-water heating, in particular for heating systems for civil use, comprising a succession of modular radiating elements (2) interconnected with each other and arranged to be mounted on a wall (3), wherein said radiating elements are made of optically transparent material.

2. Radiator according to claim 1, wherein said optically transparent material is tempered glass.

3. Radiator according to claim 1, wherein said optically transparent material is tempered glass having a thickness (4) comprised between 3 and 5 millimeters.

4. Radiator according to claim 1, wherein said radiating elements (2) are arranged to contain an aqueous solution (5) at a predetermined temperature comprising a refractory colored liquid.

5. Radiator according to claim 1, wherein, characterized in that said refractory colored liquid is present in the aqueous solution in an amount substantially comprises between 1.2% and 3.6% of the total volume of the solution.

6. Radiator according to claim 1, further comprising lighting means (7) of said radiating elements, interposed between the radiator and said wall (3) on which the radiator is mounted.

7. Radiator according to claim 1, wherein said lighting means (7) comprise at least a LED light projecting a light beam of said radiating elements (2).

8. Radiator according to claim 2, wherein said optically transparent material is tempered glass having a thickness (4) comprised between 3 and 5 millimeters.

9. Radiator according to claim 2, wherein said radiating elements (2) are arranged to contain an aqueous solution (5) at a predetermined temperature comprising a refractory colored liquid.

10. Radiator according to claim 2, wherein, characterized in that said refractory colored liquid is present in the aqueous solution in an amount substantially comprises between 1.2% and 3.6% of the total volume of the solution.

11. Radiator according to claim 2, further comprising lighting means (7) of said radiating elements, interposed between the radiator and said wall (3) on which the radiator is mounted.

12. Radiator according to claim 2, wherein said lighting means (7) comprise at least a LED light projecting a light beam of said radiating elements (2).