Abstract: Disclosed herein is a decorative panel for a ceiling-mounted indoor unit of an air conditioning device, and the panel is configured to improve the design of a suction grill without increasing the number of manufacturing process steps. The decorative panel includes: a panel body having a suction port; and a suction grill attached to the suction port of the panel body. The suction grill has a grill body which is formed in the shape of a grid to have a large number of suction holes and is positioned over the suction port. A large number of recesses are formed in a lower surface of the decorative panel so as to be arranged along, and to surround, the grill body.

Abstract: A cabinet structure, in which an electronic apparatus is placed, where the cabinet structure includes a base and two cabinets, the base includes a first side face, a second side face, and a third side face, there is an included angle separately between the second side face and the first side face and between the third side face and the first side face, the base is fastened using the first side face, the cabinets are installed on and fastened to the second side face and the third side face respectively, and the two cabinets are arranged in a V shape and form an angle. A container data center using the cabinet structure is further provided.

Abstract: A heating system for an automotive passenger cabin includes a blower fan generating an air flow; a first heater core downstream of the blower fan; a second heater core downstream of the first heater core; a coolant loop with a first branch and a second branch, wherein the first heater core is disposed in the first branch and the second heater core is disposed in the second branch; a change-over valve arrangement having a first setting establishing fluid communication between the first and second heater cores by connecting the first and second branches in two locations on opposite sides of the first and second heater cores. The change-over valve arrangement has a second setting separating the fluid communication between the first and second heater cores by disconnecting the first and second branches. The second branch or both the first and the second branch are connectable to a PCM heater.

Abstract: An air vent for a vehicle is provided. In particular, a diffusion air vent for a vehicle discharges air in a concentrated and diffused manner by controlling a discharge direction of the air. The air vent concentratedly and diffusedly discharges air by an air discharge mode change mechanism based on a dial rotation operation. Further, a damper is configured to be opened or closed based on the dial rotation operation to permit and interrupt air discharge.

Abstract: This invention provides a portable combustion device that provides a cleaner combustion, provides a more efficient overall combustion through the use of a fan that directs a predetermined volume of airflow over the combustible fuel—typically wood or similar cellulose-based biological solids and provides a cooking surface that is a grill top. The combustion device has a combustion chamber into which the fuel source is placed for combustion. Mounted to the side of the combustion chamber is a housing that encloses the TEG, which generates an electrical output, based on a difference in temperature on opposing sides. Mounted onto the TEG housing and protruding into the combustion chamber through a small passageway is a heat-conducting probe and heat-conducting probe base unit.

Abstract: A method of controlling a climate control system. The method may include positioning a valve to block airflow from a desiccant to a port, permit airflow from the port to a blower, and circulate air through the desiccant and then through a trim component. The valve may be disposed between the port and the blower. The desiccant may be disposed between the blower and the valve.

Abstract: A method for optimizing purge gas of a flare system includes measuring a flow of flare fluids within a flare system to obtain a measured flow value. The flow of the flare fluids is compared to a target flow to obtain a difference between the flow of the flare fluids and the target flow. A control valve is operated to amend a flow of purge gas and the steps of measuring a flow of flare fluids and comparing the flow of the flare fluids to the target flow are repeated until the flow of the purge gas is within a target range. A value of the flow of purge gas is measured and transmitted wirelessly to a control system.

Abstract: A vehicle having an air distribution system for moving air into a passenger compartment includes a front row of seats including a driver seat and a passenger seat, a second row of seats, and a console positioned therebetween. The console includes rearward facing vents and ducting directs air from the air distribution system through the vents and into the passenger compartment. An auxiliary duct has first and second telescoping portions. The first telescoping portion is pivotally attached to the console at a proximal end and in fluid communication with the ducting, and the second telescoping portion includes a vent positioned at a distal end. The auxiliary duct is positioned for pivotal movement within a plane defined by the console and a front row seat. A stop engages the auxiliary duct and limits a range of pivot between a stowed position and an active position.

Abstract: A gas mixer includes a flow splitter and a base having an inlet portion and a mixing portion. The inlet portion has an air inlet, an air chamber, an at least one gas inlet, and an opening, communicating with each other. The air chamber has two opposite walls, which are inclined, and a distance therebetween gradually decreases from the air inlet to the opening. The gas inlet is located on one of the walls. The mixing portion has a mixing chamber communicating with the opening and a burner, respectively. The flow splitter is provided in the air chamber and located between the gas inlet and the air inlet. The flow splitter has at least one through hole facing one of the walls. Therefore, air and gas could be effectively premixed and outputted to the burner, whereby to accurately control the air-fuel ratio to enhance the combustion efficiency of the burner.

Abstract: Methods and systems for clean-up of hazardous spills are provided. In some aspects, there is provided a system for burning an water-oil emulsion that includes an enclosure configured to hold a water-oil emulsion; one or more conductive rods disposed throughout the enclosure, each rod of the one or more roads having a heater portion to be submerged in the water-oil emulsion and a collector portion to project above the water-oil emulsion, wherein the collector portion is longer than the heater portion; and a delivery system for supplying an water-oil emulsion to the enclosure, the delivery system is configured to maintain a constant level of the water-oil emulsion in the enclosure as the water-oil emulsion is burned. The enclosure may further include one or more adjustable air inlets.

Abstract: A cooking appliance (1) includes a cooking chamber (4) heatable by a heating device (3), a cooking chamber opening (5), a cooking chamber door (6) closing off the cooking chamber opening (5), and a control device (7) for controlling the heating device (3). The cooking chamber door (6) has a multi-pane construction having a first pane (8) and a second pane (9). A detector device (10) operatively connected to the control device (7) is actuated by the cooking chamber door (6). In addition, a locking device (11) between the first (8) and the second pane (9) includes a locking element (12), which is held preloaded in an initial state (13) between the first (8) and the second pane (9), and if the first pane (8) is defective, the locking element (12) is automatically displaced to a locking position (14), thereby preventing a complete closure of the cooking chamber door (6).

Abstract: A shade apparatus for use in broiler poultry houses can include a plurality of contoured vanes positioned in vertical alignment. Each vane can have first and second opposed lateral sides and is contoured upwardly such that the first lateral side resides below the second lateral side. The vanes are connected by a first plurality of spacers attached to the vanes proximate the first lateral side of the vanes, and a second plurality of spacers attached to the vanes proximate the second lateral side of the vanes. A portion of each vane extends over a horizontal axis defined by the first lateral side of a vane positioned immediately above. The apparatus can include brackets that facilitate mounting of the apparatus over a fan vent of a broiler poultry house and maintain the vanes a predetermined optimal distance from the fan vent.

Abstract: A bottom cup cover, a burner and a gas appliance are provided. The bottom cup cover includes a gas intake assembly defining a first gas intake channel, a second gas intake channel, and a connecting channel connecting the first gas intake channel to the second gas intake channel. The second gas intake channel is obliquely arranged relative to the first gas intake channel. The first gas intake channel has a gas inlet. The bottom cup cover defines a first primary air supplement cavity and a second primary air supplement cavity separated from the first primary air supplement cavity. The first gas intake channel is in communication with the first primary air supplement cavity, the second gas intake channel is in communication with the second primary air supplement cavity, and the connecting channel is configured to enable a gas flow to circulate between the first and second primary air supplement cavities.

Abstract: A temperature door for an air handling system of a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system for a vehicle includes a first sealing surface and a second sealing surface spaced apart from the first sealing surface. A third surface extends between the first sealing surface and the second sealing surface. A plurality of cells is formed on the third surface.

Abstract: A collapsible and portable fireplace apparatus is described herein that includes a housing that is expanded and opens to create an open space for forming a fire, the housing being supported by a lightweight base wire frame assembly that also maintains the housing in an expanded state while in use. Once the base wire frame assembly is removed, the fireplace easily folds or collapses at a number of pivot points for ease of storage and transport along with the wire frame assembly. For improved operability a shelf grate is provided within the open space of the housing to support the fuel above a base panel to allow air to circulate under the burning fuel.

Abstract: An appliance and illuminated knob assembly. The knob assembly may include a surface defining an aperture, a stationary shutter fixed relative to the surface, a light source, and a control knob. The light source may be positioned below the surface and directed toward the aperture. The control knob may define a light-transmissive portion above the surface. Moreover, the control knob may be disposed above the stationary shutter and independently rotatable relative to the aperture. The control knob may be rotatable about a rotation axis between a first position and a second position. The first position may include a light-transmissive portion circumferentially aligned with the shutter to restrict light therethrough. The second position may include the light-transmissive portion circumferentially offset from the shutter to permit light from the light source to pass through the light-transmissive portion.

Abstract: A high turndown furnace for an air handling system. In one example, the furnace includes a plurality of tubes divisible by four with a first modulating valve supplying gas to ¼ of the tubes and a second modulating valve supplying gas to ¾ of the tubes. In one aspect, the furnace is capable of providing a 16:1 turndown. In one aspect, the furnace is capable of providing seamless turndown operation throughout the entire firing range.

Abstract: A solar thermal collector and an accessory structure of a building are provided. The solar thermal collector includes at least one heat absorbing plate and at least one heat insulating plate. Each of the heat absorbing plate includes at least one first slab and first engaging parts connected with the first slab. Each of the heat insulating plate includes at least one second slab and second engaging parts connected with the second slab. The first engaging parts are respectively engaged with the second engaging parts, and a gap is maintained between the first slab and the second slab to define a heat collecting channel, through which a heat transfer medium flows between the heat absorbing plate and the heat insulating plate. A heat conductivity of the heat absorbing plate is at least 30 times greater than a heat conductivity of the heat insulating plate.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a ventilation assembly including a scroll assembly that can include a blower assembly including a motor coupled to a blower wheel. Some embodiments include a discharge grid capable of being coupled to the scroll using a coupling pin or snap tabs. In some embodiments, the discharge grid includes a plurality of vertical and horizontal fins, and an outlet restriction. In some embodiments, at least one of the plurality of horizontal fins extends from the outlet restriction to couple with at least one vertical fin to form an aperture. In other embodiments, at least a portion of at least one of the plurality of vertical and horizontal fins includes a flared surface. Some embodiments include a scroll assembly that includes a scroll crescent. In some embodiments, a scroll including a discharge grid and scroll crescent can at least partially guide a fluid within the ventilation assembly.

Abstract: A vent cap assembly for use with a drain waste vent pipe under roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) panels is provided. Such vent cap assemblies are adapted to fit over a cut-down roof vent pipe to maintain airflow from the vent pipe and prevent debris from entering the pipe. Vent cap assemblies can include a cap portion and a mounting bracket, the cap portion having an inner cavity accessed through an opening in an underside of the cap and the mounting bracket having one or more inwardly extending elongate members for engaging an outer surface of the vent pipe to secure the cap assembly to the pipe. The mounting bracket can include multiple inwardly extending tabs distributed about the bracket that laterally deflect and securely engage the vent pipe when the cap assembly is pressed onto the pipe.