Heat exchanger baffle assembly with horizontal gap
US12398921B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24H3/065
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A furnace with a baffle assembly including at least one horizontal gap, and a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system incorporating the same are provided. The furnace includes a furnace heat exchanger, a baffle assembly, and a fan. The baffle assembly is disposed adjacent to the furnace heat exchanger. The fan is in airflow communication with the furnace heat exchanger. The baffle assembly may include a first side and a second side. Each of the first side and the second side may respectively include a first section and a second section. A horizontal gap may be disposed between the first section and the second section (e.g., on either or both of the first side and the second side). The horizontal gap(s) may increase the efficiency of the furnace and/or the HVAC system.
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