CA2150750A1 - Solar heater for swimming pool - Google Patents
Solar heater for swimming poolInfo
- Publication number
- CA2150750A1 CA2150750A1 CA002150750A CA2150750A CA2150750A1 CA 2150750 A1 CA2150750 A1 CA 2150750A1 CA 002150750 A CA002150750 A CA 002150750A CA 2150750 A CA2150750 A CA 2150750A CA 2150750 A1 CA2150750 A1 CA 2150750A1
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- Prior art keywords
- panel
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- solar heating
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
- F24S10/00—Solar heat collectors using working fluids
- F24S10/70—Solar heat collectors using working fluids the working fluids being conveyed through tubular absorbing conduits
- F24S10/74—Solar heat collectors using working fluids the working fluids being conveyed through tubular absorbing conduits the tubular conduits are not fixed to heat absorbing plates and are not touching each other
- F24S10/744—Solar heat collectors using working fluids the working fluids being conveyed through tubular absorbing conduits the tubular conduits are not fixed to heat absorbing plates and are not touching each other the conduits being helically coiled
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
- F24S10/00—Solar heat collectors using working fluids
- F24S10/70—Solar heat collectors using working fluids the working fluids being conveyed through tubular absorbing conduits
- F24S10/73—Solar heat collectors using working fluids the working fluids being conveyed through tubular absorbing conduits the tubular conduits being of plastic material
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
- F24S80/00—Details, accessories or component parts of solar heat collectors not provided for in groups F24S10/00-F24S70/00
- F24S80/40—Casings
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
- Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
- Y02E10/40—Solar thermal energy, e.g. solar towers
- Y02E10/44—Heat exchange systems
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Abstract
A passive solar heating system for a swimming pool which includes a plurality of interconnected sections with each section having a coil of dark tubing arranged therein and being connected in parallel and with a plurality of interchangeable panels adapted to be releaseably secured into a frame, a first type of panel being of a transparent material, and a second type of panel being of an opaque material having a solar reflective coating on one surface thereof, the panels being interchangeable.
Description
-- 21~07~0 The present invention relates to swimming pool heaters and more particularly, relates to a passive solar swimming pool heater.
The use of solar heaters for swimming pools is well known in the art and many different types are commercially available. Most of these commercially available swimming pool heaters comprise a panel which is adapted to be a mounted on a roof of an adjacent building such as a house or outbuilding.
While these structures are well known and serve their purpose, in many instances a building structure is not available and/or damage to the roof structure constitutes a problem. This is particularly the case in more northern climates. Furthermore, the esthetics of the roof mounted solar heating system are not always pleasing to some people.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a passive solar heating system for swimming pools, which system is relatively inexpensive and easy to manufacture.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a passive solar heating system for a swimming pool which is portable and can be moved to a number of different locations.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a passive solar heating system for a swimming pool which is portable and can be readily oriented in different directions.
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According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a passive solar heating system for a swimming pool, the system comprising a frame, a plurality of interchangeable panels adapted to be releaseably secured to the frame, a first type of panel being of a transparent material, a second type of panel being opaque and having one surface thereof of a material adapted to reflect solar rays, a plurality of interconnected sections within the frame, each section having a coil of dark tubing arranged therein, each coil having an inlet and an outlet, and a supply line connected to the inlets and a return line connected to the outlets.
In greater detail, the present invention provides a relatively inexpensive passive solar heating system for swimming pools which can be easily transported and set up in many different situations. The system is arranged in sections such that one could manufacture the heating system to have as many sections as are required for a given pool size .
The frame of the solar heating system may be formed of any suitable material since the structural weight is not significant. The frame can be of metal, plastic or wood.
The system includes a plurality of panels which are securable to the frame in a detachable fashion. Thus, the system has different types of panels which can be placed in different orientations depending upon the location of the system and the time of day. Many different means may be
The use of solar heaters for swimming pools is well known in the art and many different types are commercially available. Most of these commercially available swimming pool heaters comprise a panel which is adapted to be a mounted on a roof of an adjacent building such as a house or outbuilding.
While these structures are well known and serve their purpose, in many instances a building structure is not available and/or damage to the roof structure constitutes a problem. This is particularly the case in more northern climates. Furthermore, the esthetics of the roof mounted solar heating system are not always pleasing to some people.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a passive solar heating system for swimming pools, which system is relatively inexpensive and easy to manufacture.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a passive solar heating system for a swimming pool which is portable and can be moved to a number of different locations.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a passive solar heating system for a swimming pool which is portable and can be readily oriented in different directions.
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According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a passive solar heating system for a swimming pool, the system comprising a frame, a plurality of interchangeable panels adapted to be releaseably secured to the frame, a first type of panel being of a transparent material, a second type of panel being opaque and having one surface thereof of a material adapted to reflect solar rays, a plurality of interconnected sections within the frame, each section having a coil of dark tubing arranged therein, each coil having an inlet and an outlet, and a supply line connected to the inlets and a return line connected to the outlets.
In greater detail, the present invention provides a relatively inexpensive passive solar heating system for swimming pools which can be easily transported and set up in many different situations. The system is arranged in sections such that one could manufacture the heating system to have as many sections as are required for a given pool size .
The frame of the solar heating system may be formed of any suitable material since the structural weight is not significant. The frame can be of metal, plastic or wood.
The system includes a plurality of panels which are securable to the frame in a detachable fashion. Thus, the system has different types of panels which can be placed in different orientations depending upon the location of the system and the time of day. Many different means may be
2 1 ~ ~ 7 ~ () used to detachably secure the panels to the frame; the use of channels into which the panels may be slid provides a convenient method of so doing.
A first type of a panel is a substantially transparent one formed of a suitable plastic material or glass. The panel would generally be placed on those sides - of the system which are oriented in the direction of the sun -i.e. at least the top and south facing walls. Depending upon the exact orientation of the system, a transparent panel may also be used on it for both of the east and west facing walls.
A second type of a panel would be dimensioned exactly the same as the other wall panel, but would be of an opaque nature having a solar reflective surface on the interior thereof to maximize heating of the interior.
As aforementioned, preferably the system is designed to have a plurality of sections such that the system can be engineered to the size of the pool to be heated. Within each section, there is provided a coil of tubing or conduit.
The tubing or conduit is preferably coiled about a support structure and may be formed of any suitable material. A
preferred material would be commercially available polyethylene tubing in either a 3/4 or 1/2 inch diameter depending on the particular requirements.
The sections would be interconnected together with the arrangement being generally each section being connected in parallel -i.e. there being a supply conduit having `~- 21S07~
connections to each of the coils of tubing and an output or a return line connected to the output to each of the coiled sections.
Having thus generally described the invention, reference will be made to the accompanying drawings illustrating an embodiment thereof, in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a system according to the present invention;
Figure 2 is a side elevational view thereof;
Figure 3 is an end view thereof;
Figure 4 is a top plan view thereof; and Figure 5 is a sectional view taken along the lines 5-5 of Figure 2.
Referring to the drawings in greater detail and by reference characters thereto, there is illustrated a solar heating system which is generally designated by reference numeral 10 and which includes a plurality of sections which are generally designated by reference numerals 12, 14, 16, and 18.
The system includes a plurality of horizontal frame members 20 and a plurality of vertical frame members 22.
The arrangement is such so as to provide a generally rectangularly shaped enclosure.
Each of sections 12, 14, 16 and 18 includes a coil 28 of tubing. The tubing is wrapped around a support structure which includes a pair of horizontal support members 24 arranged in a cross or X shaped pattern and a -- 215~7~0 plurality of vertical support members 26. A water supply line 30 extends along the bottom of one side of the enclosure while an outlet or return line 32 extends along the upper portion of the enclosure. A plurality of inlets 34 extend from supply line 30 to each of the coils 28.
Similarly, outlets 36 are in fluid communication with outlet or return line 32.
Extending longitudinally along horizontal frame members are a plurality of panel support elements having a groove formed therein. At either end of the enclosure, there is provided an upper end wall 44 which in turn supports a longitudinally extending panel support member 46 having a pair of grooves on either side thereof.
There are provided a plurality of panels which are adapted to fit along the sides, ends, and top of the frame structure. In this respect there are provided a plurality of transparent top panels 50 which are slidable within the grooves of support elements of 40 and 46 respectively.
Similarly, a plurality of transparent side panels 52 are vertically oriented and supported by panel support elements 40 and in particular, are mounted within grooves thereof.
In a larger type structure such as illustrated in the drawings, there may be provided a plurality of center supports 38. End panels 42 also slidable within a groove in a manner similar to the side panels.
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The invention also includes the use of opaque panel 56 which have a coating 58 thereon. Coating 58 is formed to be of a solar reflective material.
In operation, as may be seen, the solar heating system 10 is easily transportable and can be moved to various different orientations. In any given orientation, the various opaque and transparent panels are interchangeable and can be used in a desired manner. Thus, in a normal maximized heating mode, the transparent panels are placed on the top and south facing walls. Depending on the particular orientation of the sun at any moment, the transparent panels may be used on one or both of the east and west facing walls. However, later in the day, the transparent panel may be removed from the east facing wall and an opaque panel having a reflective surface thereon may be inserted.
It will be understood that the above described embodiments are for purposes of illustration only and that changes and modifications may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
A first type of a panel is a substantially transparent one formed of a suitable plastic material or glass. The panel would generally be placed on those sides - of the system which are oriented in the direction of the sun -i.e. at least the top and south facing walls. Depending upon the exact orientation of the system, a transparent panel may also be used on it for both of the east and west facing walls.
A second type of a panel would be dimensioned exactly the same as the other wall panel, but would be of an opaque nature having a solar reflective surface on the interior thereof to maximize heating of the interior.
As aforementioned, preferably the system is designed to have a plurality of sections such that the system can be engineered to the size of the pool to be heated. Within each section, there is provided a coil of tubing or conduit.
The tubing or conduit is preferably coiled about a support structure and may be formed of any suitable material. A
preferred material would be commercially available polyethylene tubing in either a 3/4 or 1/2 inch diameter depending on the particular requirements.
The sections would be interconnected together with the arrangement being generally each section being connected in parallel -i.e. there being a supply conduit having `~- 21S07~
connections to each of the coils of tubing and an output or a return line connected to the output to each of the coiled sections.
Having thus generally described the invention, reference will be made to the accompanying drawings illustrating an embodiment thereof, in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a system according to the present invention;
Figure 2 is a side elevational view thereof;
Figure 3 is an end view thereof;
Figure 4 is a top plan view thereof; and Figure 5 is a sectional view taken along the lines 5-5 of Figure 2.
Referring to the drawings in greater detail and by reference characters thereto, there is illustrated a solar heating system which is generally designated by reference numeral 10 and which includes a plurality of sections which are generally designated by reference numerals 12, 14, 16, and 18.
The system includes a plurality of horizontal frame members 20 and a plurality of vertical frame members 22.
The arrangement is such so as to provide a generally rectangularly shaped enclosure.
Each of sections 12, 14, 16 and 18 includes a coil 28 of tubing. The tubing is wrapped around a support structure which includes a pair of horizontal support members 24 arranged in a cross or X shaped pattern and a -- 215~7~0 plurality of vertical support members 26. A water supply line 30 extends along the bottom of one side of the enclosure while an outlet or return line 32 extends along the upper portion of the enclosure. A plurality of inlets 34 extend from supply line 30 to each of the coils 28.
Similarly, outlets 36 are in fluid communication with outlet or return line 32.
Extending longitudinally along horizontal frame members are a plurality of panel support elements having a groove formed therein. At either end of the enclosure, there is provided an upper end wall 44 which in turn supports a longitudinally extending panel support member 46 having a pair of grooves on either side thereof.
There are provided a plurality of panels which are adapted to fit along the sides, ends, and top of the frame structure. In this respect there are provided a plurality of transparent top panels 50 which are slidable within the grooves of support elements of 40 and 46 respectively.
Similarly, a plurality of transparent side panels 52 are vertically oriented and supported by panel support elements 40 and in particular, are mounted within grooves thereof.
In a larger type structure such as illustrated in the drawings, there may be provided a plurality of center supports 38. End panels 42 also slidable within a groove in a manner similar to the side panels.
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The invention also includes the use of opaque panel 56 which have a coating 58 thereon. Coating 58 is formed to be of a solar reflective material.
In operation, as may be seen, the solar heating system 10 is easily transportable and can be moved to various different orientations. In any given orientation, the various opaque and transparent panels are interchangeable and can be used in a desired manner. Thus, in a normal maximized heating mode, the transparent panels are placed on the top and south facing walls. Depending on the particular orientation of the sun at any moment, the transparent panels may be used on one or both of the east and west facing walls. However, later in the day, the transparent panel may be removed from the east facing wall and an opaque panel having a reflective surface thereon may be inserted.
It will be understood that the above described embodiments are for purposes of illustration only and that changes and modifications may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
Claims (5)
1. A passive solar heating system for a swimming pool comprising a frame defining an enclosure, a plurality of interchangeable panels adapted to be releaseably secured to said frame to enclose said enclosure, a first type of panel being of a transparent material, a second type of panel being of an opaque material having a solar reflective coating on one surface thereof, a plurality of interconnected sections within said frame, each section having a coil of dark tubing arranged therein, each coil having an inlet and an outlet thereto, and a supply line connected to said inlets and a return line connected to said outlets.
2. The passive solar heating system of Claim 1 wherein said enclosure is of a generally rectangular configuration, said first type of panel being mounted on a top and at least one side wall thereof.
3. The passive solar heating system of Claim 1 wherein said first type of panel and said type of panel are interchangeable.
4. The passive solar heating system of Claim 1 wherein said interchangeable panels are mounted within a groove formed in a panel support member.
5. The passive solar heating system of Claim 1 wherein said coil of dark tubing is polyethylene.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA002150750A CA2150750A1 (en) | 1995-06-01 | 1995-06-01 | Solar heater for swimming pool |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002150750A CA2150750A1 (en) | 1995-06-01 | 1995-06-01 | Solar heater for swimming pool |
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| CA2150750A1 true CA2150750A1 (en) | 1996-12-02 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA002150750A Abandoned CA2150750A1 (en) | 1995-06-01 | 1995-06-01 | Solar heater for swimming pool |
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Cited By (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU729083B3 (en) * | 2000-07-10 | 2001-01-25 | Michael Conolly | Solar heater |
| WO2010092247A1 (en) | 2009-02-10 | 2010-08-19 | Wisenet Sarl | Solar heating |
| GB2513109B (en) * | 2013-04-08 | 2018-04-11 | Laycock Anthony | Solar energy collecting apparatus |
| WO2020254822A1 (en) * | 2019-06-20 | 2020-12-24 | Heriot-Watt University | Solar thermal collector |
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Cited By (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU729083B3 (en) * | 2000-07-10 | 2001-01-25 | Michael Conolly | Solar heater |
| WO2010092247A1 (en) | 2009-02-10 | 2010-08-19 | Wisenet Sarl | Solar heating |
| GB2513109B (en) * | 2013-04-08 | 2018-04-11 | Laycock Anthony | Solar energy collecting apparatus |
| WO2020254822A1 (en) * | 2019-06-20 | 2020-12-24 | Heriot-Watt University | Solar thermal collector |
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