Abstract: An induction displacement unit comprising an induction plenum comprising a plurality of first nozzles communicating with a first discharge plenum and a plurality of second nozzles communicating with a second discharge plenum, a return air plenum, a heating coil disposed between the return air plenum and the first discharge plenum, a cooling coil disposed between the return air plenum and the second discharge plenum, the induction plenum vertically disposed between the heating coil and the cooling coil, the heating coil disposed in an upper portion of the unit, the first discharge plenum disposed to induce a substantially vertical discharge, and the second discharge plenum disposed to induce a substantially horizontal discharge.

Abstract: An air conditioner is disclosed. The disclosed air conditioner can comprise: a housing having an inflow port and a discharge port; a partition disposed inside the housing so as to divide the inside of the housing into a first space at the inflow port side and a second space at the discharge port side, and having at least one opening for allowing the first space and the second space to communicate; at least one blower unit disposed in the first space, and including a duct, which passes through the opening so as to protrude toward the second space and discharges the air of the first space to the second space; and a heat exchanger disposed in the second space.

Abstract: An air handler blower assembly includes a blower housing containing a centrifugal fan and a motor mounted on the blower housing and connected to the fan. The blower housing has opposite first and second air inlet openings that are coaxial with the fan, and the first inlet opening is larger than the second inlet opening. The motor is mounted on the blower housing with the motor extending axially through the first inlet opening into the blower housing and into the interior of the fan. The positioning of the motor inside the blower housing and inside the fan reduces the overall axial dimension of the blower assembly. The larger first air inlet opening reduces the losses associated with placing the motor in the first air inlet opening while keeping the second air inlet opening at a smaller size than the first air inlet opening avoids creating buffeting noise and a power/efficiency loss from occurring.

Abstract: An intelligent temperature adjustment control circuit includes a first, resistance sampling circuit, a second resistance sampling circuit, a current sampling circuit, a voltage sampling circuit and a thermocouple sensor, respectively connected to a heating wire. The thermocouple sensor is connected in turn with an analog-to-digital converter and a signal isolation driving circuit to collect real-time temperature data of the heating wire and then transmit it to a main control unit after being processed. The main control unit is configured to determine the received initial resistance value, the real-time resistance value, the real-time current value, the real-time voltage value and the voltage digital signal, and then send a control signal to a main driving circuit according to a judgment result of the received initial resistance value, the real-time resistance value, the real-time current value, the real-time voltage value and the voltage digital signal, that have been determined.

Abstract: A blower assembly having a blower housing, an impeller fan within the blower housing, the impeller fan being adapted for rotation about an axis and having a plurality of impeller blades and having an axial length, a motor having a stator and a rotor, the motor having an axial length, the rotor being configured to rotate relative to the stator for rotation about the axis, the rotor and the impeller fan being coupled so that the impeller fan rotates with the rotor about the axis, wherein a ratio of the axial length of the motor to the axial length of the impeller fan is less than 0.3, and a motor support bracket operatively securing the stator to one of the first and second side walls of the blower housing.

Abstract: A portable air movement apparatus with improved air blending is provided, having a housing, an air generator, an air outlet, and an ambient air passageway through the housing of the device. The impeller and other components, such as the heating element, are disassociated from the location of the air outlet, allowing for the ability to use more than one air outlet, which serves to spread the air stream over a greater area. The disassociation of the impeller and other components from the air outlet also minimizes the housing size required near the air outlet, thereby allowing ambient air to be entrained in the air flow produced by the apparatus. As such, the apparatus moves more room air through the apparatus and more rapidly blends the air into the entire area or room.

Abstract: A vehicle air purifying apparatus is provided. The vehicle air purifying apparatus includes: a charger configured to discharge positive (+) ions or negative (?) ions to charge particles included in harmful gas; a removable collecting electrode configured to have positive (+) or negative (?) polarity to allow the particles charged by the charger to be attached thereto; and a filter configured to filter harmful gas and have positive (+) or negative (?) polarity, and the filter is formed in a tubular shape having an empty space therein and the removable collecting electrode is inserted into the filter.

Abstract: A mobile system for simulating a thermal load and airflow expected in the operation of a data center includes a thermal energy source, an impeller and impeller drive unit, an outlet port, a frame and a ground engaging member. The thermal energy source provides thermal energy to air adjacent to the thermal energy source. The impeller controls a flow rate of air adjacent to the adjacent to the thermal energy source. The outlet port outputs the flowing air. The impeller drive unit drives the impeller at a frequency based on a determined airflow at the outlet port. The frame supports the thermal energy source, the impeller, the output port and the drive unit. The ground engaging member supports the frame and enables the mobility of the system.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for heating of one or more substrates with a plurality of independently controllable heating zones. Pressurized air is provided to each of a plurality of independently controlled heater blocks each including a heating element. The pressurized air is heated in the heater blocks and discharged towards one or more regions of the one or more substrates. The amount of power provided to the heating element in one of the heating blocks may be adjusted relative to the amount of power provided to the heating element in another of the heating blocks. The temperature of one heating zone may thereby be adjusted relative to other heating zones so that the temperature of different heating zones for the one or more substrates may be independently controlled. Heated air may be recovered from the heating zones and recycled. The pressurized air may be preheated by passing through a lift plate.

Abstract: An electric heater comprises a main body, a panel, a cross flow fan, a motor and a heating element. The main body is made by aluminum extrusion and has a bottom board and a front board. The bottom board and the front board define an air outlet therebetween. The panel is disposed on the main body and is formed with a plurality of air inlets. The cross flow fan is rotatably disposed in the main body. The motor is disposed on the main body and connected to the cross flow fan. The heating element is disposed in the main body. By this configuration, the main body is resistant to high temperature, the temperature of the heating element is not as limited, providing a preferred heating effect, structural strength and is less easily damaged.

Abstract: A system includes, in one example, a first heater device, a second heater device, and a temperature sensor, each disposed within a fluid flow. The system further includes a controller communicatively coupled to the first heater device, the second heater device, and the temperature sensor. The controller is configured to receive, from the temperature sensor, an indication of a measured temperature of the fluid flow. The controller is further configured to control, based on a difference between the measured temperature of the fluid flow and a target temperature, operation of the first heater device via a first pulse width modulation signal and operation of the second heater device via a second pulse width modulation signal.

Abstract: In a first aspect, a vehicle HVAC system includes: a housing that defines at least first and second air conduits to a vehicle interior compartment; and at least first and second heat rods that each traverses the first and second air conduits, wherein a first positive temperature coefficient along a length of the first heat rod is greater at the first air conduit than at the second air conduit, and wherein a second positive temperature coefficient along a length of the second heat rod is greater at the second air conduit than at the first air conduit.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicle heater that is capable of being easily manufactured and being miniaturized due to a decrease in a thickness by forming a heat generating part using a first support part (and a second support part) positioned perpendicularly to an air flow direction and having a plate form and is capable of improving heating performance by improving heat exchange performance.

Abstract: A forced air heater is provided that includes: a heating element; a heat sink mounted on the heating element; and an air mover directing air towards the heating element such that the directed air provides impinged airflow in relation to the heating element. There is also provided a heater that includes a temperature sensing device, the temperature sensing device includes: a sensing plate mounted on a metallic component in the environment to be heated; and an electrical contact connected to the sensing plate, wherein the electrical contact is thermally coupled with the metallic component via the sensing plate. There is further provided a method of controlling a heater that includes a temperature sensing device that it is thermally connected to a solid component in the environment to be heated.

Abstract: An air handler system comprising a cabinet housing a blower unit and a heat exchange unit. The blower unit and the heat exchange unit are located in a substantially same lateral dimension in the cabinet. The blower unit and the heat exchange unit are separated by a distance that provides for a substantially uniform flow of air through a vertically-orientated plane of the heat exchange unit when the blower unit is in operation.

Abstract: There is provided an indoor unit for an air conditioning device that can increase strength of a casing of the indoor unit and increase stability of the indoor unit, and promote cooling of an electric component. The indoor unit for the air conditioning device includes a casing formed with an intake port of air in a lower portion thereof, and formed with an exhaust port of the air in an upper portion thereof, a fan arranged inside the casing, and generating an air flow flowing from the intake port to the exhaust port, a heat exchanging device arranged below the fan inside the casing to exchange heat with the air taken into the casing from the intake port, and an electric component case provided at a position adjacent to a lateral side of the fan in a circulation space of the air in the casing and configured as a strengthening member of the casing.

Abstract: A system and method of heating or cooling a room of a building provides supplemental warmer or cooler air to the room with an inline duct supplemental heating and cooling device mounted along an air duct that supplies the room with air from a main furnace and/or cooling unit associated with the building. A thermostat is used to set a desired temperature for the room, and a controller of the supplemental heating and cooling device is in communication with the thermostat, and activates an electric heater and/or fan as appropriate to warm or cool the room as needed. When the device is used to cool the room, the fan may be operated to draw cooled air through the duct from the main cooling unit and/or from other areas in the building that are linked via ductwork.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical liquid heating device for a motor vehicle, said heating device comprising at least one module for heating the aforementioned liquid. The device is characterised in that the at least one heating module comprises: a substantially cylindrical chamber (13,113,213) having at least one heating means (114) for heating the liquid and defining a circuit (15,115,215) for guiding the liquid to be heated; and a control means (9,109,209) for controlling said at least one heating means (114), positioned facing one end of the cylindrical chamber (13,113,213).

Abstract: A blower intensified gas flame kettle including a kettle disposed in an upper housing and a gas burner disposed in a lower housing and having gas burner jets at least partially inserted into the upper housing. Burning gases emanating from the gas burner jets are directed toward the kettle and contained by the upper housing. The temperature and velocity of the burning gases are enhanced by action of a blower which blows air which mixes with flammable gas in the gas burner prior to burning. Higher temperatures and improved, radiant, conductive and convection heating of the kettle are achieved. A mechanized stirrer enhances heating of contents of the kettle by stirring the contents of the kettle.

Abstract: A fan assembly includes a motor-driven impeller for creating an air flow, a casing including an interior passage for receiving the air flow, and a plurality of air outlets for emitting the air flow from the casing. The casing defines and extends about an opening through which air from outside the casing is drawn by the air flow emitted from the air outlets. The fan assembly also includes at least one heater for heating at least a first portion of the air flow, and means for diverting at least a second portion of the air flow away from said at least one heater. The plurality of outlets includes at least one first air outlet for emitting the relatively hot first portion of the air flow and at least one second air outlet for emitting the relatively cold second portion of the air flow.

Abstract: An air handler configured with a plurality of air distribution modules, each including a fan, and at least one damper disposed within to provide and direct conditioned air or fresh air to respective multiple zones of a building.

Abstract: A method of heating or cooling a room of a building includes providing supplemental warmer or cooler air to the room with an inline duct supplemental heating and cooling device mounted along an air duct that supplies the room with air from a main furnace and/or cooling unit associated with the building. A thermostat is used to set a desired temperature for the room, and a controller of the supplemental heating and cooling device is in communication with the thermostat, and activates an electric heater and/or fan as appropriate to warm or cool the room as needed. When the device is used to cool the room, the fan may be operated to draw cooled air through the duct from the main cooling unit and/or from other areas in the building that are linked via ductwork.

Abstract: A duct heater has a unique and symmetric arrangement of an auto limit and a pair of back up limits to permit the duct heater to be mounted in a duct in a number of different orientations. The duct heater can include a diffuser screen and have a particular size with respect to an upstream piece of equipment such as a single duct variable air volume damper box so that it can be used in these types of applications as well as stand alone applications in a duct.

Abstract: An inline duct supplemental heating and cooling device is mounted along an air duct that supplies a room of a building with supplemental warmer or cooler air to the room. The air duct also supplies the room with air from a main furnace and/or cooling unit associated with the building. A thermostat is used to set a desired temperature for the room, and a controller of the supplemental heating and cooling device is in communication with the thermostat, and activates an electric heater and/or fan as appropriate to warm or cool the room as needed. When the device is used to cool the room, the fan may be operated to draw cooled air through the duct from the main cooling unit and/or from other areas in the building that are linked via ductwork.

Abstract: A portable air blowing appliance has a housing retaining a blower adapted when energized to create an airflow through and from the housing, and a heating element adapted when energized to impart heat to the airflow. A movable deflector selectively steers the airflow either though or not through the heating element. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the blower is, in combination, a motor-driven centrifugal blower rotatable about a blower axis to create the airflow, and a scroll surrounding the blower wheel and adapted to direct the airflow from the blower wheel forwardly from the housing. In this exemplary embodiment, the deflector is movable about a pivot axis perpendicular to the blower axis between a heating position wherein the airflow is steered through the heating element and a cooling position where the airflow is steered not through the heating element.

Abstract: The invention relates to electric vehicle heater comprising at least one tube, in which at least one heating element is arranged, and at least one heat transfer panel, which is fastened to the tube and has a plurality of flow openings for an airflow to be heated. According to the invention, the heat transfer panel is a component that sits in a groove in the tube, said groove running in the longitudinal direction of the tube. The invention also relates to a method for producing a vehicle heater, wherein at least one heating element is arranged in a tube and at least one heat transfer panel is inserted into a groove on an outer side of the tube.

Abstract: An explosion proof forced air electric heater is designed to supply heat to hazardous areas where the atmosphere contains readily combustible gases, vapors or dust particles. The heater employs an air mover which forces air through a metal heat sink with strategically placed electric heating elements. The terminal ends of the heating elements extend into a sealed and encapsulated explosion proof containment chamber which is connected to a centralized explosion proof enclosure. The explosion proof enclosure contains the control features and the electrical connections of the heater along with external accessories. The heating cycle is controlled via an electronic control circuit. The electronic circuit controls the process heating temperature, air mover operation, heating element operation, temperature measuring device operation, and monitors the total operation time of the heating elements while providing process failure feed back to the operator.

Abstract: An electric heating system is provided with a heater mountable and removable in a cabinet by a user using a mounting system. The mounting system may include at least an installation member, installation receiver, and bracket. The installation member may interface with a surface or interior shelf of the cabinet. The bracket is includable between the surface or interior shelf of the cabinet and the surface of the heater. The installation member may be receivable by the bracket. The bracket may be received by the installation receiver or an additional bracket. The electrical cable may pass through a portal locatable on the cabinet. The heater may be an infrared heater with a fan. A wired or wireless remote with an optional display may control operation of the heater. A method is provided to manipulate the electric heating system.

Abstract: Electric air heater, in particular for electrical domestic appliances, comprising at least one heating element (20) provided with an insulated supporting element (21) on which at least one resistance wire (22) is wound. An electrical connector (17) clamps, with at least one electrical pin (18), said at least one heating element (20), tapping at least one end of said resistance wire (22). The electrical connections of a thermostat (15) and/or a thermistor (14) are made by means of electrical tracks (16) formed directly on a surface (25) of housing (13) to which said thermostat (15) and/or thermistor (14) are attached. Said electrical connector (17) clamps said surface (25) with at least one further electrical pin.

Abstract: An electric heating device suitable for heating an electric vehicle and having a novel structure is provided. The electric heating device includes: an electric motor that includes a stator having a plurality of stator coils arranged along the circumferential direction to generate a rotating magnetic field and a disk-shaped rotor that includes a plurality of one-turn coils disposed correspondingly to the stator coils and a soft magnetic metal plate supporting the one-turn coils; and a fan secured to the soft magnetic metal plate on a side thereof opposite from the one-turn coils and including a vane wheel that has a plurality of vanes and rotates integrally with the rotor.

Abstract: As exemplified, a portable air blowing appliance includes a housing retaining an airflow-producing electric motor-driven blower. The blower is adapted when energized for operation in either a first or a different mode. An electric heating element is adapted when energized to expel heat. An electric switch enables energizing of the blower and the heating element to either cause operation of the blower in the first mode or to cause, simultaneously, operation of the blower in the different mode and heat expulsion by the heating element. The blower is adapted for higher airflow-producing efficacy during the first mode. The heating element is disposed to warm airflow from the blower during the different mode.

Abstract: A heating vent conduit with a heater unit is disclosed, being primarily utilized to heat a room independently of other rooms. The heating vent conduit can be controlled a personal thermostat, which depending on the selected temperature will regulate a heating element within the heating vent conduit. The heating vent conduit is designed to be easily installed on existing ventilation systems by replacing the end boot at vent outlets, and will allow for individual preference and comfort by allowing independent room temperature, while lowering energy costs by reducing the main heater's workload.

Abstract: An electrical heating device includes at least one heat generating element and at least one heat emitting element having opposed surfaces that abut the heat generating element. The heat generating element includes at least one PTC heating element having strip conductors on both sides of it for the electrical supply of the PTC heating element At least one of the strip conductor is provided with at least one contact projection which protrudes beyond a PTC heating element locating face formed on the strip conductor. Also disclosed is a heat generating element having at least one strip conductor provided with at least one contact projection.

Abstract: A method of heating or cooling a room of a building includes providing supplemental warmer or cooler air to the room with an inline duct supplemental heating and cooling device mounted along an air duct that supplies the room with air from a main furnace or cooling unit associated with the building. A thermostat is used to set a desired temperature for the room, and a controller of the supplemental heating and cooling device is in communication with the thermostat, and activates an electric heater and/or fan as appropriate to warm or cool the room as needed. When the device is used to cool the room, the fan may be operated to draw cooled air through the duct from the main cooling unit and/or from other areas in the building that are linked via ductwork.

Abstract: Method for thermally spraying a heater onto a substrate, comprising providing a metallic material having a core and an insulator therein and thermally spraying the metallic material and the insulator onto a substrate to form a heater. Method of fabricating a thermally sprayed gas heater, comprising providing a gas flow apparatus that propels a gas through a housing; thermally spraying a material to form a resistive heating layer; bonding the resistive heating layer to a surface of the apparatus, the heating layer being positioned to heat the gas flow in the housing. Method of fabricating a heater system of a turbulent gas flow duct, comprising providing a duct having a gas flow channel, the channel having a shaped surface providing a turbulent gas flow therein; thermally spraying a material to form a resistive heating layer; positioning the resistive heating layer to heat the gas flow in the channel.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a towel drying radiator comprising two vertical uprights between which heating bars are fitted. Said radiator is equipped with an additional device for heating an air flow. Said device comprises a telescopic rail supporting a heating apparatus heating the air flow, said telescopic rail being provided with fixing means to the two vertical uprights of said radiator, said fixing means forming means for blanking off two apertures arranged through a respective wall of said vertical uprights.

Abstract: An air curtain resistant heating system including multiple heating coils integrated within blower fan cages. The multiple heating coils defining an inflow venture air pattern for increased heat transfer and fan cage internal flow vortex dependent on coil flow conveyance. Coil orientation placement assures limited impact to effect blower pressure and therefore minimizes loss of air performance parameters. Multiple phase electrical supply for multiple paired heating coils positioned in corresponding multiple blower fan units in an air curtain assembly.

Abstract: A heater assembly includes a heating element assembly having a resistive heating element connected to a housing member. First and second guide members are oppositely and outwardly positioned with respect to the heating element assembly and extend away from the housing member. A patch plate includes an installation aperture and first and second wings extending away from the patch plate. The first and second guide members are positioned to individually slidingly engage with one of the first and second wings thereby defining a track system to permit the heating element assembly to be slidingly received through the installation aperture without contact between the resistive heating element and the patch plate.

Abstract: Heating apparatus includes an air inlet, a plurality of air outlets, an impeller, a motor for rotating the impeller to draw air through the air inlet, a user interface for allowing a user to select a rotational speed of the motor from a user selectable range of values, and a plurality of heater assemblies each comprising at least one positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heating element for heating air passing from the air inlet to a respective air outlet. The magnitude of a current drawn by the heater assemblies is detected, and the rotational speed of the motor is controlled independently from the rotational speed selected by the user depending on a characteristic of the current drawn by the heater assemblies.

Abstract: A thermally sprayed gas heater comprises a gas flow apparatus that propels a gas through a housing; and a thermally sprayed heater bonded to a surface of the apparatus, the heater positioned to heat the gas flow in the housing. In other aspects, a heater system for a turbulent flow gas duct comprises a duct having a gas flow channel, the channel having a shaped surface providing turbulent gas flow in the channel, and a thermally sprayed heater positioned to heat the gas flow in the channel.

Abstract: A room heater comprising a housing having an lower opening at the bottom of the housing forming an inlet to admit a gas into the housing and an upper opening positioned above the lower opening forming an outlet through which the gas exits the housing, and a thermally sprayed heater that provides heat to the gas inside the housing. A method of fabricating the room heater is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus includes first and second glass panes separated by a gap, a resistive layer in the gap adjacent to the first glass pane, a controller configured to supply electric current to the resistive layer to heat air in the gap, and first and second openings allowing air to enter and exit the gap. A method performed using the apparatus is also described.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a small, lightweight, and inexpensive heat medium heating apparatus in which a flat tube heat exchanger and a PTC heater are laminated in a multi-layered manner to reduce a thermal contact resistance thereamong, heat transfer performance is improved, and also in which assembling of the flat tube heat exchanger and the PTC heater is made easier.

Abstract: A forced-air heater having a self-contained on-board electric-power supply that allows the forced-air heater to operate without an external electric power source; a fuel tank; a combustion chamber; a support; a housing including upper and lower housing portions; a motorized fan that during operation draws in ambient air through an air intake and forces air into the combustion chamber.

Abstract: A fan heater includes a main body having a suction port provided at a lower side thereof and a hot-air outlet port provided at an upper side thereof, blower provided below the hot-air outlet port within the main body, a plurality of heating cartridge holders provided on in the main body, a plurality of heating cartridges, each of the heating cartridges configured to be secured to each of the heating cartridge holders and to heat air flowing into the main body through the suction port, a carbon fiber ribbon provided in each of the heating cartridges, and an interior housing that guides the air introduced through the suction port to the hot-air outlet port.

Abstract: A space heater and a method for generating a convection flow of air through chimneys of the space heater for heating an area adjoining the space heater is provided. The space heater includes a first panel, a second panel, and an element having one or more heatable surfaces. The second panel is coupled to the first panel and the element is located therebetween to define the chimneys between the first panel and the second panel. The element has the one or more heatable surfaces located within the chimneys. When activated, the one or more heatable surfaces create thermal energy for generating heated air within the chimneys, the heated air flowing by convection substantially upwardly through the chimneys to provide the heated air to the area adjoining the space heater.

Abstract: A thermally sprayed gas heater comprises a gas flow apparatus that propels a gas through a housing; and a thermally sprayed heater bonded to a surface of the apparatus, the heater positioned to heat the gas flow in the housing. In other aspects, a heater system for a turbulent flow gas duct comprises a duct having a gas flow channel, the channel having a shaped surface providing turbulent gas flow in the channel, and a thermally sprayed heater positioned to heat the gas flow in the channel.

Abstract: An electric heater includes an upper housing, a lower housing, a fan disposed in the upper housing, and a heater disposed in the upper housing. Electrical control components and circuitry are disposed in the lower housing and are connected for energizing the heater and for operating the fan. Mechanical support members are arranged for spacing the upper housing from the lower housing in order to create air discharge flow paths for air flow exiting from the upper housing. The discharged air at an elevated temperature is used to elevate the temperature of objects within a room for exterminating bed bugs.

Abstract: A method of heating or cooling a room of a building includes providing supplemental warmer or cooler air to the room with an inline duct supplemental heating and cooling device mounted along an air duct that supplies the room with air from a main furnace or cooling unit associated with the building. A thermostat is used to set a desired temperature for the room, and a controller of the supplemental heating and cooling device is in communication with the thermostat, and activates an electric heater and/or fan as appropriate to warm or cool the room as needed. When the device is used to cool the room, the fan may be operated to draw cooled air through the duct from the main cooling unit and/or from other areas in the building that are linked via ductwork.

Abstract: An electric heater, comprises a heating block held in a housing and including parallel layers of heat-emitting and heat generating elements. A grid arrangement covers the respective frame apertures in the housing and reinforces the housing. First struts of the grid arrangement, extending at right angles with respect to the layers, are assigned to the housing, and second struts extending parallel with respect to the layers are defined by the heating block. Moreover, a heat generating element of an electric heater, comprises a position frame made of an insulating material and defining receptacles arranged side by side each for at least one PTC heating element. The receptacles are arranged between conductor paths against which the PTC heating elements are placed in an electrically conductive manner.