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GB2579803A
GB2579803A GB1820373.7A GB201820373A GB2579803A GB 2579803 A GB2579803 A GB 2579803A GB 201820373 A GB201820373 A GB 201820373A GB 2579803 A GB2579803 A GB 2579803A
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24B—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES FOR SOLID FUELS; IMPLEMENTS FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH STOVES OR RANGES
    • F24B1/00—Stoves or ranges
    • F24B1/18—Stoves with open fires, e.g. fireplaces
    • F24B1/185—Stoves with open fires, e.g. fireplaces with air-handling means, heat exchange means, or additional provisions for convection heating ; Controlling combustion
    • F24B1/188—Stoves with open fires, e.g. fireplaces with air-handling means, heat exchange means, or additional provisions for convection heating ; Controlling combustion characterised by use of heat exchange means , e.g. using a particular heat exchange medium, e.g. oil, gas  
    • F24B1/1885—Stoves with open fires, e.g. fireplaces with air-handling means, heat exchange means, or additional provisions for convection heating ; Controlling combustion characterised by use of heat exchange means , e.g. using a particular heat exchange medium, e.g. oil, gas   the heat exchange medium being air only
    • F24B1/1888—Stoves with open fires, e.g. fireplaces with air-handling means, heat exchange means, or additional provisions for convection heating ; Controlling combustion characterised by use of heat exchange means , e.g. using a particular heat exchange medium, e.g. oil, gas   the heat exchange medium being air only with forced circulation
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24H—FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
    • F24H1/00—Water heaters, e.g. boilers, continuous-flow heaters or water-storage heaters
    • F24H1/06—Portable or mobile, e.g. collapsible
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H15/00—Tents or canopies, in general
    • E04H15/02—Tents combined or specially associated with other devices
    • E04H15/10—Heating, lighting or ventilating
    • E04H15/12—Heating
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24B—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES FOR SOLID FUELS; IMPLEMENTS FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH STOVES OR RANGES
    • F24B1/00—Stoves or ranges
    • F24B1/18—Stoves with open fires, e.g. fireplaces
    • F24B1/182—Stoves with open fires, e.g. fireplaces with additional provisions for cooking
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24B—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES FOR SOLID FUELS; IMPLEMENTS FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH STOVES OR RANGES
    • F24B1/00—Stoves or ranges
    • F24B1/18—Stoves with open fires, e.g. fireplaces
    • F24B1/185—Stoves with open fires, e.g. fireplaces with air-handling means, heat exchange means, or additional provisions for convection heating ; Controlling combustion
    • F24B1/188—Stoves with open fires, e.g. fireplaces with air-handling means, heat exchange means, or additional provisions for convection heating ; Controlling combustion characterised by use of heat exchange means , e.g. using a particular heat exchange medium, e.g. oil, gas  
    • F24B1/1881—Stoves with open fires, e.g. fireplaces with air-handling means, heat exchange means, or additional provisions for convection heating ; Controlling combustion characterised by use of heat exchange means , e.g. using a particular heat exchange medium, e.g. oil, gas   the heat exchange medium being either water or air
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24H—FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
    • F24H3/00—Air heaters
    • F24H3/02—Air heaters with forced circulation
    • F24H3/06—Air heaters with forced circulation the air being kept separate from the heating medium, e.g. using forced circulation of air over radiators
    • F24H3/08—Air heaters with forced circulation the air being kept separate from the heating medium, e.g. using forced circulation of air over radiators by tubes
    • F24H3/088—Air heaters with forced circulation the air being kept separate from the heating medium, e.g. using forced circulation of air over radiators by tubes using solid fuel
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28D—HEAT-EXCHANGE APPARATUS, NOT PROVIDED FOR IN ANOTHER SUBCLASS, IN WHICH THE HEAT-EXCHANGE MEDIA DO NOT COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT
    • F28D1/00—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators
    • F28D1/02—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid
    • F28D1/04—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits
    • F28D1/047—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being bent, e.g. in a serpentine or zig-zag
    • F28D1/0477—Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being bent, e.g. in a serpentine or zig-zag the conduits being bent in a serpentine or zig-zag
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28D—HEAT-EXCHANGE APPARATUS, NOT PROVIDED FOR IN ANOTHER SUBCLASS, IN WHICH THE HEAT-EXCHANGE MEDIA DO NOT COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT
    • F28D21/00—Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups F28D1/00 - F28D20/00
    • F28D2021/0019—Other heat exchangers for particular applications; Heat exchange systems not otherwise provided for
    • F28D2021/0035—Other heat exchangers for particular applications; Heat exchange systems not otherwise provided for for domestic or space heating, e.g. heating radiators

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Abstract

Apparatus 99 for heating a space comprises a heating device comprising a body 2 providing an internal fluidic channel, a griddle 4 and a location means 6 for locating the body and griddle over an open heat source. The body also comprises a hose connection 5 and a hose 8 provides an outlet 10 for heated air. The location means may be legs 7 screwed to the device. The body may comprise a frame 11. The griddle may be located above the body and may be displaceable from the heating device. The body may be an elongated body with an internal channel. An air movement or pumping mechanism may drive air through the fluidic channel into the space. The device may have a short input air hose 13. The apparatus is particularly suitable for heating a tent using an open fire or a barbecue as the heat source.

Description

APPARATUS FOR HEATING A SPACE
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to apparatus for heating a space, in particular apparatus including a heat source provided in use, more particularly but not exclusively portable apparatus for using a heat source such as an open fire for heating another space, such as a tent.
Background
Increasing numbers of people enjoy camping or spending time in the outdoors across many societies.
A common activity when camping or spending time in the outdoors is cooking on open fires or heat sources such as barbecues. And in many environments this heat source may be contrasted to cold spaces such as tents or other night-time areas in particular.
It can therefore be problematic to move away from the heat source and go to bed or into a tent space, which lacks heating.
Prior Art
US 8 819 957 (ADRIAN) discloses a portable air heating system for heating air within an enclosed area without venting exhaust fumes into the enclosed area, the system comprising: a heat transfer housing having a main body with a pair of side portions on opposite sides of the main body which define an interior of said heat transfer housing, each of said side portions having an exterior surface exposed to the atmosphere which forms a portion of the outside surface of said heat transfer housing, said heat transfer housing having an intake sleeve and an outlet sleeve each mounted on the exterior surface of one of said side portions of said main body, the air to be heated being receivable through said intake sleeve and the heated air deliverable to the enclosed area being expelled through said outlet sleeve; US 2008 0 105 252 (BARBOUR et al) discloses an outdoor firepit comprises a vessel adapted to contain a combustible material. A plurality of conduits are provided in the vessel and are positioned to be in thermal communication with the combustible material. An air source forces air through the plurality of conduits and into an area 5 surrounding the firepit. An apparatus for heating an outdoor area comprises a vessel adapted to contain a combustible material having an inner bowl and an outer bowl and a space therebetween. A plurality of conduits are provided in the vessel adjacent the inner bowl and are positioned to be in thermal communication with the combustible material. An air source forces air through the plurality of conduits and 10 into the outdoor area surrounding the vessel.
US 4 127 100 (BAKER) discloses a wood burning stove for providing heated air to a room or similar area includes a fire chamber, a hearth in the forward portion of the fire chamber, draft inlet means at the front of the fire chamber and a flue at the rear of the fire chamber. Between the hearth and the flue is an enclosed air chamber having front and rear walls; the air chamber communicates at its bottom with the ambient air and at its top with one or more air pipes which extend to the front of the stove and there open to the ambient air. A baffle plate is positioned between and spaced from the air chamber and the flue. Ambient air is heated by passing it through the air chamber and air pipes after they have been heated by hot gases rising from a fire burning on the hearth; the hot gases contact the air pipes and the front wall of the air chamber and, because their normal path of travel to the flue is altered by the baffle plate, contact the rear wall of the air chamber as well.
The present invention arose in order to overcome problems suffered by existing devices.
Summary of the Invention
According to the present invention there is provided apparatus for heating a space, comprising: a heating device comprising a body providing an internal fluidic channel, and a hose connection; a griddle; a hose; and a location means for locating the body and griddle over an open heat source such that the hose is used to provide an outlet for heated air.
The body may provide the channel for passage of water or air through the body, past a heat source, and thereby provide a heat absorption device for the fluid or air passing through the channel.
The hose may comprise an outlet for the heated air, such that the heated air is directed by the hose into a space for heating that space. In some embodiments it may be envisaged that the fluid is driven through the outlet, for example by a pumping mechanism.
In some embodiments the body is comprised within the griddle. In other embodiments the body is located in use below the body.
The body may be elongated, for example comprising a sinuous or repeating form with more than one 180 degree deviation. In this way the body may cover or relate to 15 a relatively large surface area of the griddle whilst leaving plenty of space for passage of heat to any food on the griddle.
In some embodiments the body comprises a smallbore tube or pipe, with a central channel. In this way the body may cover or relate to a relatively large surface area of 20 the griddle whilst leaving plenty of space for passage of heat to any food on the griddle.
It may be envisaged that the griddle comprises a separate part, for example a standard or known grill formed in stainless steel or the like. In some embodiments 25 the griddle may be provided in use, for example comprising an independently available part.
In other embodiments the griddle may be separable from the apparatus, so as to enable cleaning or the like.
In some embodiments the hose comprises an outlet. Such outlet may comprise one or more perforations. Such perforations may enable the hose to direct heated air into a space.
In some embodiments the perforations or outlet may comprise a control means. For example such control means may enable controlled direction of heated air into the space. This may enable the direction of air to be stopped or reduced, and/or for the pumping mechanism to be operated.
In some embodiments the apparatus may comprise insulation, which may be situate 5 on the body, device, hose or elsewhere.
In some embodiments the apparatus comprises a heat storage means, which may be used to store heated air or fluid. Such heat storage means may comprise an insulated storage means.
In some embodiments the location means may be comprised in a tripod or stand or the like, which enables the body to be elevated in use. The location means may be envisaged to be used to locate the body and griddle above a heat source such as a barbecue or open fire. In some embodiments the location means may comprise plural legs. In some embodiments the location means may comprise a frame. Such frame may locate the griddle and body together, and/or the griddle and/or body on the legs.
In some embodiments the body and/or griddle may be displaced from the location means. For example the griddle and body may comprise a separate and/or separable part to the location means so as to enable the griddle and/or body to be used in different locations, for example wherein the location means is required for an open fire but for a barbecue the location means is not necessary and the griddle and/or body may be placed directly onto the barbecue edge or frame.
In some embodiments the apparatus comprises an air movement or pumping mechanism, which mechanism comprises a means to move air through the apparatus. In particular the mechanism may drive air through the fluidic channel to the space.
In some embodiments the socket may comprise a permanent connection between the hose and body or channel.
A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example 35 only and with reference to the Figures in which:
Brief Description of Figures
Figure 1 shows an isometric view of an embodiment of the apparatus according to 5 the present invention; Figure 2 shows a reverse isometric view of the embodiment shown in Figure 1; Figure 2 shows an exploded isometric view of the embodiment shown in Figure 1; And Figure 4 shows a reverse isometric view of the embodiment shown in Figure 1.
Detailed Description of Figures
With reference to the figures there is shown an embodiment of the apparatus according to the present invention generally comprising apparatus 99 for heating a space, comprising: a heating device comprising a body 2 providing an internal fluidic channel, and a hose connection 5; a griddle 4; a hose 8,13; and a location means 6 for locating the body 2 and griddle 4 over an open heat source (not shown) such that the hose 8,13 may be used to provide an outlet 10.
In particular reference to the pictured embodiment the embodiment may be 25 envisaged in use to comprise a heat or fire source, which is provided in use and may comprise a barbecue, fire pit, or open fire or the like, and according to the heat source the embodiment comprises a location means which suits.
The apparatus further comprises the device providing a combined body 2 and griddle 30 4, which are held in a square frame 11, which is located in use above the heat source.
As pictured the location means comprises four legs 7, which splay out from the corners of the frame 11. The legs have thermoplastic feet 9.
The device comprises an elongated channel passing through the elongated body 2 which turns repeatedly through 180m degrees so as to fit underneath a griddle, which is rectangular in plan.
The griddle 4 is common to the art for cooking burgers or sausages or the like, and formed in steel or stainless steel.
The cooking griddle allows the user to cook food and is removable from the frame, such that the griddle can be cleaned.
The apparatus thereby provides a cooking station that captures the heat of the barbeque or camp fire and transfers it to a tent for a more comfortable night's sleep.
In use the apparatus further comprises a mattress pump mechanism or similar (not shown) which may comprise an independently available part, such as commonly available during camping or outdoor activities. The mattress pump is used to push air through a coiled stainless steel pipe body that sits over the heat source and allows air to flow through heated by the fire. The pump is connected to a shorter length of silicone hose 13which is connected to one side of a bipartite socket 1, which is on the end of a spur 5 from the body 2.
The pumped and heated air exits from the other side of the socket 1, at the other end of the body 2, into a longer silicone hose 8 that can be placed in a tent for heating its space.
The device comprises handle, wherein in the pictured embodiment a handle formed in wood allows the user to carry the device easily without having to move the location means.
The protective feet 9 have tread to give the device's location means additional grip on uneven terrain.
The location means legs 7 can be removed by unscrewing screws 12 making the location means and device easier to store and transport.
The pictured embodiment comprises the following: Ash handle 3 3mm diameter stainless steel rod griddle 4 30mm x 30mm x 1.5mm stainless steel box section frame 11 painted with heat resistant paint 12mm OD 1mm wall thickness stainless steel pipe body 2 welded to the frame 30mm x 30mm x 1.5mm stainless steel box section legs 7, welded and painted with heat resistant paint Brass hose connector 1 M6 x 40mm hex socket screws 12 12mm outer diameter, 8mm inner diameter heat resistant silicone hoses 8,13, comprising a long heated air output hose 8 and a short input air hose 13.
In use the user will: Secure the silicone hoses 8,13 over the socket 1 and the other end of one hose to 15 the pump Light the barbecue heat source then place the box section frame 11 onto the heat source using the side handles 5 Locate the stainless steel cooking griddle 2 into the box section frame 11, holding the wooden handle 3 Place the other end of the longer hose 8 into the space or tent and turn the pump on Cook food on the barbecue whilst the air is pumped though the hose 8 to heat the space Attach the legs 7 using the eight screws 12 to repeat the above steps to cook over a camp fire.
The invention has been described by way of examples only and it will be appreciated that variation may be made to the above-mentioned embodiments without departing from the scope of invention as defined by the claims, in particular but not solely combination of features of described embodiments.

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  1. Claims 1. Apparatus for heating a space, comprising: a heating device comprising a body providing an internal fluidic channel, and a hose connection; a griddle; a hose; and a location means for locating the body and griddle over an open heat source such that the hose is used to provide an outlet for heated air.
  2. 2. Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the location means comprises a plurality of legs.
  3. 3. Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the legs are screwed temporarily to the device.
  4. 4. Apparatus according to any preceding claim wherein the device comprises a frame for the body.
  5. 5. Apparatus according to any preceding claim wherein the griddle is located above the body in use.
  6. 6. Apparatus according to any preceding claim wherein the griddle is displaceable from the device.
  7. 7. Apparatus according to any preceding claim wherein the body comprises an elongated cylindrical body with an internal channel.
  8. 8. Apparatus according to any preceding claim comprising a long heated air output hose and a short input air hose.
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US4018209A (en) * 1975-11-12 1977-04-19 Gene Ferruccio Bonvicini Air heater
US7997004B1 (en) * 2001-08-10 2011-08-16 Taps, Llc Portable air heating system

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US4018209A (en) * 1975-11-12 1977-04-19 Gene Ferruccio Bonvicini Air heater
US7997004B1 (en) * 2001-08-10 2011-08-16 Taps, Llc Portable air heating system

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