CA2617414A1 - Two in one blower and electrical controls bracket - Google Patents

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CA2617414A1
CA2617414A1 CA002617414A CA2617414A CA2617414A1 CA 2617414 A1 CA2617414 A1 CA 2617414A1 CA 002617414 A CA002617414 A CA 002617414A CA 2617414 A CA2617414 A CA 2617414A CA 2617414 A1 CA2617414 A1 CA 2617414A1
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Tabraiz Ali Khan
Robert Cabrera
Bennie Dale Hoyt
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F23COMBUSTION APPARATUS; COMBUSTION PROCESSES
    • F23MCASINGS, LININGS, WALLS OR DOORS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR COMBUSTION CHAMBERS, e.g. FIREBRIDGES; DEVICES FOR DEFLECTING AIR, FLAMES OR COMBUSTION PRODUCTS IN COMBUSTION CHAMBERS; SAFETY ARRANGEMENTS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR COMBUSTION APPARATUS; DETAILS OF COMBUSTION CHAMBERS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F23M5/00Casings; Linings; Walls
    • F23M5/04Supports for linings
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24HFLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
    • F24H9/00Details
    • F24H9/02Casings; Cover lids; Ornamental panels
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24HFLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
    • F24H9/00Details
    • F24H9/06Arrangement of mountings or supports for heaters, e.g. boilers, other than space heating radiators

Abstract

A furnace system is provided having a blower bracket arrangement. The blower bracket arrangement is configured to mount both a blower and electrical controls for the furnace. The bracket supports the blower for the HVAC system and provides an easy mode for moving the blower in and out of the HVAC system for maintenance and repairs.
The electrical controls are easily accessible when mounted to the blower bracket arrangement.

Description

Docket No. 20714-0075 TWO IN ONE BLOWER AND ELECTRICAL CONTROLS BRACKET
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.
60/884,26 1, filed January 10, 2007.

BACKGROUND
[0002] The present application relates generally to bracketing arrangements for a furnace system and more specifically to a two in one blower bracket arrangement and electrical controls bracket for a furnace or HVAC system.
[0003] The basic components of a furnace or HVAC system are: a burner, a heat exchanger, an air distribution system, and a vent pipe. In the burner, gas (natural or propane) or oil is delivered and burned to generate heat. The heat exchanger transfers the heat from the burning gas to the air distribution system. The air distribution system, which includes a blower and ductwork, delivers the heated air throughout the home and returns cooler air to the furnace to be heated. Finally, the vent pipe or flue exhausts byproducts of combustion (such as water vapor and carbon dioxide) outside of the home.
In addition, the furnace system may also include a cooling element, such as an A-coil, that operates in conjunction with an air conditioning unit (typically located outside of the home) to provide cooled air to the home instead of heated air.

100041 Typically, furnace systems in residential applications are located in the basement or a small closet in the user's home, which areas have limited space for an installed furnace system. Furthermore, efficiency standards have recently changed, thereby requiring the size of the A-coil to be increased to meet these new standards.
Thus, when a newer furnace system is needed to replace an older system, often, the newer furnace can not fit into the space where the old furnace was installed because the size of the furnace unit and the newer, taller A-coil that is required is greater than the available installation Attorney [)ocket No.: 1839/20714-0075 space. Thus, a shorter, furnace is needed to accommodate the taller A-coil in order to be able to install a new furnace system in the same space as the old furnace system.

[0005] Each individual HVAC system has a blower in the air distribution system to push the air through the ductwork. A bracket arrangement for the blower provide support and a mounting means for the blower in the system. What is needed is a bracket that provides easy maintenance and accessibility of the blower while providing a mounting surface for the electrical controls for the system. What is also needed is a bracket arrangement that provides easy access to the electrical controls as well.

100061 Intended advantages of the disclosed systems and/or methods satisfy one or more of these needs or provides other advantageous features. Other features and advantages will be made apparent from the present specification. The teachings disclosed extend to those embodiments that fall within the scope of the claims, regardless of whether they accomplish one or more of the aforementioned needs.

SUMMARY
100071 One embodiment is directed to a bracket arrangement having a fixed bracket part that is substantially stationary and a movable bracket part that is moveable about the fixed bracket part. At least one of a blower, or a mounting plate with at least one electrical control mounted to it, are mounted to the movable bracket part.
Upon the application of a force the blower and/or mounting plate with at least one electrical control are moved to at least one predetermined position along the path of the movable bracket part.

[0008] An HVAC&R/bracket arrangement having an HVAC system with a blower, a housing to enclose the HVAC system, a fixed bracket part mounted to the housing and being substantially stationary, and a movable bracket part moveable about the fixed bracket part. The blower is mounted to the movable bracket part, and upon the application of a force, the blower is moved to at least one predetermined position along the path of the movable bracket part.

Attorney Docket No.: 1839/20714-0075 100091 An advantage is a single bracket arrangement that provides a bracket for a blower of an HVAC system while providing a mounting surface for the electrical controls of the HVAC system.

100101 Another advantage is the bracket arrangement provides a simple means to push or pull the blower bracket into and out of the HVAC system.

100111 Yet another advantage is that the controls are easily accessible when the bracket and blower are partially pulled out of the HVAC system.

100121 Other features and advantages will be apparent from the following more detailed description of the embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings which illustrate, by way of example, the principles of the application.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

100131 FIG. I is an illustration of an exemplary HVAC system disposed in a residential setting.

100141 FIG. 2 is a partially exploded view of an exemplary HVAC system according to an exemplary embodiment of the disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 3 is a schematic arrangement of a furnace system according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

100161 FIG. 4 is an illustration of the blower bracket arrangement with mounted electrical controls.

100171 FIG. 5 is a close up illustration of the blower bracket arrangement with mounted electrical controls.

100181 Wherever possible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts.

Attorney Docket No.: 1839/20714-0075 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[00191 FIG. I shows an exemplary HVAC or furnace system 100 in a typical residential setting R. Further, FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary HVAC or furnace system 100 having a door panel 198. The door panel 198 allows access to the internal portion of the furnace system 100, described in detail below.

100201 FIG. 3 shows a schematic arrangement of the internal portion of the furnace system 100. During operation, a burner 101 combusts fuel within combustion air 102 and provides combustion products and heated air to a first heat exchanger 103, where heat is transferred to a supply air 104. Supply air 104 is air that is to be heated, such as interior air for a building HVAC system. Combustion air 102 is then directed into a second heat exchanger 105, where heat is exchanged with supply air 104. Supply air 104 is directed over first heat exchanger 103 and second heat exchanger 105 by use of a blower 107 or similar air-moving device. Combustion air 102 is then exhausted from the system by use of an exhaust blower 109 or other air-moving device. Exhaust 111 includes air, water vapor and other combustion products. Furnace system 100 provides heat to supply air 104 by use of first heat exchanger 103 and second heat exchanger 105. Supply air 104 is than provided to a space for heating.

100211 FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate different views of one embodiment of a blower bracket arrangement 200. The blower bracket arrangement 200 is used to mount to the blower 107 and to provide mounting for electrical components 204. The blower bracket arrangement 200 includes one or more fixed brackets 206 that are mounted to the furnace housing 196 and one or more moveable brackets 208 that are connected to the fixed brackets 206. The moveable brackets 208 are connected to the fixed brackets 206 such that the moveable brackets 208 can move relative to the fixed brackets 206 to permit the blower 107 and the electrical components 204 to slide from the furnace housing 196 for access by a maintenance person or other user. The moveable brackets 208 move relative to the fixed brackets 206 such that the moveable brackets 208 may be either pulled or pushed from the furnace housing 196. In addition, while FIGS. 4 and 5 show the fixed Attorney Docket No.: 1839/20714-0075 brackets 206 and the moveable brackets 208 being located adjacent the top of the blower 107, it is to be understood that the brackets 206, 208 could also be mounted adjacent the bottom or middle of the blower 107, or on any other suitable location on the blower 107.
[00221 Any suitable connection between the fixed brackets 206 and the moveable brackets 208 may be used that will permit relative movement between the two brackets 206, 208, e.g., rollers, fasteners, or grooves. The blower 107 is connected to the moveable brackets 208 such that the blower 107 can be slid from the housing 196 if desired by the maintenance person or user. In addition, a control mounting plate 212 can also be mounted to the moveable brackets 208 such that the control mounting plate 212 can be slid from the furnace housing 196 when the moveable brackets 208 are moved relative to the fixed brackets 206. The control mounting plate 212 can be a metal plate that extends between two moveable brackets 208 and is oriented appropriately for the mounting of electrical components 204. However, it is to be understood that any suitable arrangement for the control mounting plate 212 can be used so long as the control mounting plate 212 can be slid from the furnace housing 196 and provide adequate mounting of electrical components 204.

[0023] While the systems and/or methods of the application have been described with reference to several embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the application. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the application without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the application not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out the systems and/or methods of the application, but that the application will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims (15)

1. A bracket arrangement comprising:
a fixed bracket part, the fixed bracket part being substantially stationary;
and a movable bracket part, the moveable bracket part being moveable about the fixed bracket part and being movable along a path;
wherein at least one of a blower and a mounting plate with at least one electrical control is mounted to the movable bracket part, and upon the application of a force, the at least one of a blower and a mounting plate with at least one electrical control are moved to at least one predetermined position along the path of the movable bracket part.
2. The bracket arrangement of claim 1 wherein the bracket arrangement is disposed in an HVAC system.
3. The bracket arrangement of claim 2 wherein the at least one predetermined position is away from the interior of the HVAC system.
4. The bracket arrangement of claim 1 wherein the blower bracket arrangement has two moveable brackets.
5. The bracket arrangement of claim 4 wherein the blower bracket arrangement has two fixed brackets.
6. The bracket arrangement of claim 1 wherein the at least one fixed bracket and at least one movable bracket are connected by and moveable about a roller.
7. The bracket arrangement of claim 1 wherein a force is required to move the movable bracket about the fixed bracket to the at least one predetermined position.
8. A bracket arrangement comprising:
an HVAC system having a blower;
a housing to enclose the HVAC system;

a fixed bracket part mounted to the housing, the fixed bracket part being substantially stationary; and a movable bracket part, the moveable bracket part being moveable about the fixed bracket part and being movable along a path;
wherein the blower is mounted to the movable bracket part, and upon the application of a force, the blower is moved to at least one predetermined position along the path of the movable bracket part.
9. The bracket arrangement of claim 8 wherein the at least one predetermined position is away from the interior of the HVAC system.
10. The bracket arrangement of claim 8 wherein the blower bracket arrangement has two moveable brackets.
11. The bracket arrangement of claim 10 wherein the blower bracket arrangement has two fixed brackets.
12. The bracket arrangement of claim 8 further comprising a mounting plate mounted to the bracket part.
13. The bracket arrangement of claim 12 further comprising at least one electrical component mounted to the mounting plate.
14. The bracket arrangement of claim 8 wherein a force is required to move the movable bracket part to the at least one predetermined position.
15. The bracket arrangement of claim 8 wherein the at least one fixed bracket and at least one movable bracket are connected by and moveable about a roller.
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