HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATION UNIT
20240060676 ยท 2024-02-22
Inventors
Cpc classification
Y02B30/56
GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
F24F12/006
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
F24F13/222
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
F24F7/013
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
F24F13/30
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
F24F2203/1068
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
F24F11/41
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
F24F2012/008
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
F24F2007/0025
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
F24F2221/17
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
International classification
F24F12/00
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
F24F11/41
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
F24F13/22
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
Abstract
A ventilation unit with heat recovery, comprising a first block (2.1) having an air interconnection to the interior of the building, a third block (2.3) having an air interconnection to the exterior of the building and a second block (2.2) located between them, in which the heat recovery exchanger (14) is located, with at least one first channel (a) and at least one second channel (b). The second block (2.2) is insertable between the first block (2.1) and the third block (2.3) in such manner that the first channels (a) are airtightly connectable to one of the air ducts (21, 22) of the first block (2.1) and also to one of the air ducts (23, 24) of the third block (2.3). Also the second channels (b) are airtightly connectable to one of the air ducts (21, 22) of the first block (2.1), different from the air duct to which the first channels (a) are connectable, and the second channels (b) are also airtightly connectable to one of the air ducts (23, 24) of the third block (2.3), different from the air duct to which the first channels (a) are connectable.
Claims
1. A heat recovery ventilation unit for ventilating a building having at least one exterior wall, comprising: a first block having an air interconnection to interior of the building; a third block having an air interconnection to exterior of the building and comprises also a second block located between the first block and the third block, the second block comprising a heat recovery exchanger mechanically connected to the second block; wherein the heat recovery exchanger comprises at least one first channel and at least one second channel; wherein the first channels are in thermal contact with the second channels; wherein for air interconnection to the exterior of the building, in the third block are installed an intake air duct, for transporting fresh air from the exterior to the second block, and also an exhaust air duct, for the removal of waste air from the second block to the exterior; and wherein for air interconnection to the interior of the building, in the first block are located a supply air duct, for conveying fresh air from the second block to the interior, and also an extract air duct, for transporting waste air from the interior to the second block, this second block being rotatable and equipped with a drive for rotating the second block including the heat recovery exchanger, relative to the first block and relative to the third block, the rotation of the second block being adjustable to a first position in which the first channels are air interconnected to the intake air duct by their second ends and by their first ends to the supply air duct and in which the second channels are air interconnected by their second ends to the exhaust air duct and by their first ends to the extract air duct, and the rotation of the second block being also adjustable to a second position, in which the second channels are air interconnected by their second ends to the intake air duct and by their first ends to the supply air duct and in which the first channels are air interconnected by their second ends to the exhaust air duct and by their first ends to the extract air duct, characterized in that; wherein the second block is positioned between the first block and the third block detachably; wherein the drive consists of a servo actuator; wherein to ensure the airtightness of all said air interconnections of the ends of the channels with the air ducts in both positions of the second block, the first block on its side facing the second block is provided with a first contact surface and in the same manner the third block on its side facing the second block is provided with a third contact surface and the second block on its side facing the first block is provided with a second left contact surface and on its side facing the third block is provided with a second right contact surface; wherein all contact surfaces are airtight and sliding and each of them is provided with at least two openings for the passage of at least two separate air streams; and wherein at least one contact surface of the first contact surface and the second left contact surface is, on its side facing the inward of the block of which it is a part, supported by a pad made of flexible airtight material, and also at least one contact surface of the pair second right contact surface, third contact surface is, on its side facing the inward of the block of which it is a part, supported by a pad made of flexible airtight material, the first block and the second block being connected to each other in the area of the first contact surface and second left contact surfaces by pressing and the second block and the third block also being connected to each other in the area of the second right contact surface and the third contact surfaces by pressing.
2. The ventilation unit according to claim 1, wherein the servo actuator is located in the third block or in the first block; and wherein the servo actuator is provided with a coupling, the second block being freely slidable on this coupling.
3. The ventilation unit according to claim 1, further comprising a split condensate collector for draining condensed moisture from the exchanger; wherein the split condensate collector comprises an upper collecting part with an upper inlet and an upper outlet, and a lower collecting part with a lower inlet and a lower outlet; wherein the upper collecting part is part of the second block and is rotatable together wither the second block; and wherein the lower collecting part is located outside the second block in such manner that in one of the positions of the second block the lower inlet neck of the lower collecting part is below the upper outlet of the upper collecting part and also so that the lower outlet of the lower collecting part is connected to the condensate drain hose.
4. The ventilation unit according to claim 1, it further comprising: a control unit for controlling the servo actuator and at least one interior temperature and/or humidity sensor located in the air ducts of the first block; and at least one exterior temperature and/or humidity sensor located in the air ducts of the third block; wherein the interior sensors, the exterior sensors and the servo actuator are connected to the control unit.
5. The ventilation unit according to claim 1, wherein the ventilation unit is shaped to be anchored in an installation opening penetrating the outer wall of the building.
6. The ventilation unit according to claim 1, wherein the second block is cylindrical; and wherein the third block is cylindrical or comprises sections of cylindrical shape.
7. The ventilation unit according to claim 5, wherein the third block comprises a faade end element through which the air interconnection of the third block to the exterior of the building passes; wherein the faade end element comprises an airtight partition for the directional separation of fresh and waste air, wherein the transverse external dimensions of the faade end element are smaller than the transverse dimensions of the installation opening penetrating the exterior wall of the building, for pushing the faade end element through this the opening from the interior outwards; and wherein the faade end element is fitted with a flexible sealing sleeve on the outside to seal and cover a gap between the faade end element and the installation opening, the sealing sleeve being also a part of the third block.
8. The ventilation unit according to claim 1 further comprising LED lighting located in the first block.
9. The ventilation unit according to claim 1 it further comprising at least one audio speaker located in the first block equipped with a module for wireless communication.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0028] The invention is explained in more detail with reference to the drawings.
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DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS
[0036] It is to be understood that the specific embodiments of the invention described and illustrated hereinbelow are presented for illustration and not to limit examples of the invention embodiments to the cases provided. Professionals skilled in the art will find, or will be able to ascertain using routine experimentation, a greater or lesser number of equivalents to the specific embodiments of the invention specifically described herein. These equivalents are also included within the scope of the following protection claims.
[0037]
[0038] The ventilation unit with heat recovery is intended for ventilation of a building having at least one external wall. The ventilated space can be, for example, an individual room inside a building, because the ventilation unit designed in this way is space-saving and can be installed individually in the exterior walls of individual rooms, whereas its arrangement is such that installation is possible also from the interior, as will be shown below.
[0039]
[0040] In the third block 2.3, an intake air duct 23 is located for air interconnection to the exterior of the building to convey fresh air from the exterior to the second block 2.2 and also the exhaust air duct 24 for conveying the waste air from the second block 2.2 to the exterior. In the first block 2.1, a supply air duct 21 is located for air interconnection to the interior of the building for conveying fresh air from the second block 2.2 to the interior and also the extract air duct 22 for conveying waste air from the interior to the second block 2.2.
[0041] Into the interior of the ventilated building, air is conveyed by a supply fan 4, the removal of the waste air is ensured by the exhaust fan 5, see
[0042] The new and essential aspects of the present invention are that the second block 2.2 is insertable between the first block 2.1 and the third block 2.3 so that the first channels a are by their first ends, which are shown on the left in the exemplary embodiment in
[0043] The above-mentioned airtight connectivity of the channels a, b can be advantageously implemented in a manner described below and illustrated in more detail in
[0044] Within the second block 2.2, the first ends of the first channels a are air interconnected to one of the openings or group of openings in the second left contact surface 9.21 and the first ends of the second channels b are air interconnected to an opening or group of openings in the second left contact surface 9.21, other than first channels a. Further, the second ends of the first channels a are air interconnected to one opening or one group of openings in the second right contact surface 9.23 and the second ends of the second channels b are air interconnected to an opening or a group of openings in the second right contact surface 9.23, other than the first channels a. Contacting and pressing together the contact surfaces 9.1 and 9.21 guarantees the connection of the first channels a to a different air duct of the first block 2.1 than the one to which the second channels b are connected, and similarly, after contacting and pressing together surfaces 9.23 and 9.3, see detail in
[0045] In detail in
[0046] A situation corresponding to
[0047] In some cases, it is advantageous if the pad 31 is rigidly connected to the contact surface to which it adjoins. In the case of the pad 31 under the second left contact surface 9.21 and the rotary block 2.2, see below, pad 31 then rotates together with this left contact surface 9.21, similarly in the case of the pad 31 positioned under the second right contact surface 9.23, pad 31 rotates together with this the second right contact surface 9.23.
[0048] It holds, that at least one contact surface of the pair of first contact surface 9.1, second left contact surface 9.21 is supported on its side facing the inward of the block of which it is a part by the pad 31 of flexible airtight material and similarly at least one contact surface of the pair of second right contact surface 9.23, third contact surface 9.3 is supported on its side facing the inward of the block of which it is a part by the pad 31 of flexible airtight material. The first contact surface 9.1 and the second left contact surface 9.21 are of such shape and can applied and pressed together at the interface of the first block 2.1 and the second block 2.2 in such manner that at the first interface of the first block 2.1 and the second block 2.2. at least two pairs of openings are airtightly connected to each other for the passage of at least two air streams separated in an airtight manner through this first interface. Similarly, the second right contact surface 9.23 and the third contact surface 9.3 are of such shape and can applied and pressed together at the second interface of the second block 2.2 and the third block 2.2 in such manner that at least two pairs of openings are airtightly connected to each other for the passage of at least two air streams separated in an airtight manner through this interface. E.g. after joining parts G and H shown in
[0049] Airtightness of this connection in this advantageous embodiment is achieved by the flexibility of the airtight material of pads 31, which are pressed against their opposite parts when assembling the ventilation unit, e.g. as shown in
[0050]
[0051] In the embodiment intended for the colder climate regions, the ventilation unit further comprises a servo actuator 3 for rotating the second block 2.2, including the heat recovery exchanger 14, relative to the first block 2.1 and relative to the third block 2.3. This servo actuator 3 is connected to the second block 2.2, as shown, for example, in
[0052] The dashed line with an arrow indicates the flow of waste air from waste air outlet I from the interior to waste air outlet O to the exterior. In the first position A of the second block 2.2, the waste air flows through the second channels b, in the second position B of the second block 2.2, this waste air flows through the first channels a.
[0053] The coupling of the servo actuator 3 and the anchoring of the second block 2.2 with the exchanger 14 are designed and shaped so that the second block 2.2 can be freely slid onto the coupling only in the required position. The loose slide is suitable for an easy removal of the block 2.2 for maintenance of the exchanger 14 and at the same time the loose fit allows small axial movement of the second block 2.2 during rotation and thus better sealing of the sealing joints at the first interface of blocks 2.1, 2.2 and at the second interface of blocks 2.2 and 2.3.
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[0055] The principle of operation of the heat recovery exchanger 14 in the rotary embodiment is as follows: In the first position A, the recuperation exchanger 14 receives air drawn from the clean air inlet E from the exterior, which passes through the heat recovery exchanger 14, where it is conditioned, i.e. especially heated and humidified, and thus conveyed to the inlet P of clean air into the interior. Warm indoor waste air is then extracted from the interior via the waste air outlet I from the interior, passing though the exchanger while transferring its heat and moisture, to the exterior environment via the waste air outlet O. After certain time interval, which is precisely determined with respect to the formation of condensate and/or icing, the exchanger starts to rotate, see arrows in
[0056] The rotation capability of the second block 2.2 according to the above-mentioned advantageous embodiment makes it possible to vary the flow of fresh and waste air through the heat recovery exchanger 14 without a complicated damper system which is known from the prior art. Due to this, it is also possible to have the second block 2.2 in an identical shape in the static design for warmer climates, where deicing is not necessary, and in the rotating design for colder climates, where deicing is necessary, which would not be possible without demanding modifications in a version with a damper exchanger. The type of the second block 2.2 for colder climates in a rotating arrangement is then easily exchangeable with the type of the second block 2.2 for warmer climates, e.g. in the manner according to
[0057] For the rotating embodiment of block 2.2 with servo actuator 3, it is advantageous if the contact surfaces 9.1, 9.21, 9.23, 9.3 are slidable so that those pairs of contact surfaces which are in contact with each other after assembling the ventilation unit can slide against each other as smoothly as possible. Contact surfaces 9.1, 9.21, 9.23, 9.3 are shaped in such a way that when the second block 2.2 is rotated to the first position A and also when the second block 2.2 is rotated to the second position B, at the first interface between the first block 2.1 and the second block 2.2. there is an airtight connection of at least two pairs of openings for separate flow of at least two air streams through this first interface and at the same time at the second interface between the second block 2.2 and the third block 2.3 there is an airtight connection of at least two pairs of openings for separate flow of at least two air streams through this second interface.
[0058] A situation may occur where the condensate formed is not sufficient to humidify the fresh air supplied to the interior. For this case, the ventilation unit may further comprise a condensate collector for removing condensed moisture from the exchanger. In the rotary embodiment of the second block 2.2, this condensate collector is designed as a split collector, which is shown in
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[0060] The control unit 60 on the basis of data from sensors 16, 17, 18, 19, or in one advantageous embodiment only on the basis of data from sensors 15 and 18, or in one advantageous embodiment only on the basis of data from sensor 18 measuring temperature and/or humidity values, evaluates the condition of the air in the individual streams and determines the time interval between the individual rotations of the second block 2.2.
[0061] If the ventilation unit is equipped with sensors for measuring temperature and humidity, the control unit 60 can, in the event of excessive interior humidity and suitable conditions, stop the rotation and thus prevent the return of moisture condensed from the waste exhaust air, and supply only the relatively drier exterior air for reducing humidity in the interior. To achieve greater compactness, control unit 60 is advantageously located inside one of the blocks 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 of the ventilation unit, see the embodiment according to
[0062] The ventilation unit is shaped to be anchored in the installation opening penetrating the exterior wall of the building. It is advantageous if a thermally insulating material is used for the thermal insulating housing 1 of the unit for installation in the outer wall, which prevents heat transfer from or to the material of the peripheral wall.
[0063] It is advantageous if the second block 2.2 is cylindrical and if also the third block 2.3 is cylindrical or comprises sections of cylindrical shape. Due to this shape arrangement, the space is better used, both the space for thermal insulation and also the space for the heat exchange surface of the exchanger.
[0064] For the possibility of installing the ventilation unit from the interior, the third block 2.3 comprises a faade end element 10, through which passes the air interconnection of the third block 2.3 to the exterior of the building. The faade end element 10 comprises an airtight partition for the directional separation of fresh and waste air, and the transverse outer dimensions of this faade end element 10 are smaller than the transverse dimensions of the installation opening penetrating the outer wall of the building. Due to this, it is possible to slide the faade end element 10 through this opening in the direction from the interior, i.e. in contrast to the solutions known from prior art, wherein it is necessary to install the faade element from the exterior, work at height is not necessary. Attached to the faade end element 10 from the outside is a flexible sealing sleeve 13 for sealing and covering the gap between the faade end element 10 and the installation opening, which is also part of the third block 2.3, see
[0065] The procedure for installing the ventilation unit in the installation opening is such that the thermal insulation housing 1 is together with the third block 2.3, the faade end element 10 and the flexible sealing sleeve 13 pushed into the prepared opening in the outer wall. The subsequent procedure also includes the insertion of the second block 2.2 and the first block 2.1, which can also be inserted in parts. The second block 2.2 can also be inserted simultaneously with the third block 2.3. An advantageous arrangement includes such flexible sealing sleeve 13 which allows the passage through the opening in the outer wall. After passing through the outer wall, the flexible sealing sleeve 13 straightens and the faade end element 10 can be pressed against the outer wall by pulling back.
[0066] The ventilation unit may further comprise a LED illumination 7 located in the first block 2.1, see
[0067] The ventilation unit may also comprise at least one audio loudspeaker 20 located in the first block 2.1 equipped with a module for wireless communication, see
[0068] This audio loudspeaker 20 is preferably connected to an all-in-one type, Multi-room streaming player for sharing, streaming of music and radios independently in multiple ventilation units and in multiple rooms, wirelessly using applications in smartphones, tablets, watches or PCs. Independent streaming is possible via Wi-Fi, or direct playback via Bluetooth is possible, which is advantageous in terms of user comfort, due to the growing popularity of this system, without the need to install such device separately.
INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY
[0069] The device according to the present invention can be used for local ventilation of individual rooms with a high potential for heat recovery. The advantage is the easy adaptability of the ventilation unit to warmer and colder climatic conditions by simply replacing the central second block 2.2. The greatest potential for use is in cold regions, where exterior air temperatures reach values below freezing. The device enables year-round operation while ensuring high year-round heat recovery efficiency.
REFERENCE SIGNS LIST
[0070] aFirst channels [0071] bSecond channels [0072] AFirst position (second block 2.2) [0073] BSecond position (second block 2.2) [0074] 1Thermal insulation housing of the unit [0075] 2.1First block [0076] 2.2Second block [0077] 2.3Third block [0078] 3Servo actuator [0079] 4Supply fan [0080] 5Exhaust fan [0081] 6Supply diffuser [0082] 7LED lighting [0083] 8Internal unit cover [0084] 9.1First contact surface [0085] 9.21Second left contact surface [0086] 9.23Second right contact surface [0087] 9.3Third contact surface [0088] 10Faade end element [0089] 11Extract diffuser [0090] 12Anchor plate [0091] 13Flexible sealing sleeve [0092] 14Heat recovery exchanger [0093] 15Interior temperature and/or humidity sensor of the extract waste air [0094] 16Indoor temperature and/or humidity sensor of the supply fresh air [0095] 17Exterior temperature and/or humidity sensor of the exhaust waste air [0096] 18Exterior temperature and/or humidity sensor of the intake fresh air [0097] 19Internal insulating part for mounting fans and ducts [0098] 20Loudspeakers [0099] 21Supply air duct [0100] 22Extract air duct [0101] 23Intake air duct [0102] 24Exhaust air duct [0103] 25Second block 2.2 rotation axis [0104] 31Pad (made of flexible airtight material) [0105] 51Upper collecting part (of the condensate collector) [0106] 52Lower collecting part (of the condensate collectors) [0107] 53Condensate drain hose [0108] 60Control unit [0109] EClean air inlet from exterior [0110] PClean air inlet to interior [0111] IWaste air outlet from interior [0112] OWaste air outlet to exterior