Modular tankless water heater
US7046922B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24H15/407
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tankless water heater module is disclosed and includes a casing having a first end, a second end and a plurality of conduits formed therein. A top head manifold is coupled to the first end of the casing and includes a port aligned with each of the plurality of conduits. A bottom head manifold is coupled to the second end of the casing and includes a port aligned with each of the plurality of conduits. An immersion heating element extends through each port of the top head manifold and into the conduit aligned therewith. A flow path extends through the plurality of conduits, the plurality of conduits coupled in fluid communication by channels between ports of the top head manifold and a channel between ports of the bottom head manifold.
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