Wall thimble with outside air inlet
US8056552B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24C15/002
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wall thimble for use with a heating appliance. Dual functionality is provided in a single wall thimble device by having a vent path for exhausting combustion by-products, and a separate air inlet path to draw in outside combustion air for use by the heating appliance. The wall thimble is formed as a two-part housing such that a first portion can be inserted into a second portion. When an exhaust pipe is routed through end plates on the housing portions, a closed region is formed between the exhaust pipe and the housing portions. A first air vent is formed in the first or outside portion to draw combustion air into the closed region from outside. A second air vent is formed in the second or inside portion to route the combustion air from the closed region to an opening in the housing where a combustion air inlet pipe is connected.
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