Abstract: A heat pump which has overlapping chambers and a somewhat s-shaped drain pan disposed between the two chambers provides a low profile, compact design. The chamber for circulating conditioned air has two air intake openings, one for a duct return and one for free return and a somewhat diagonally positioned evaporator/condenser coil. The drains are fully trapped within the housing of the heat pump for convenience in installation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 20, 1997
Date of Patent:
May 11, 1999
Assignee:
Consolidated Technology Corp.
Inventors:
James R. Macosko, Brady J. Evans, Garry A. Harper
Abstract: A heat pump provides improved operating comfort, less noise and vibration by exhausting air upwardly with the use of a fan which is exterior of the heat pump housing. In one embodiment the fan is mounted on the roof and in another embodiment the exhaust fan is positioned in the attic.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 1, 1994
Date of Patent:
July 9, 1996
Assignee:
Consolidated Technology Corp.
Inventors:
John O. Freeman, Richard H. Howse, Tim Reinhart