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EUROPEAN PATENT SPECIFICATION |
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Mention of the grant of the patent: |
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17.10.2001 Bulletin 2001/42 |
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Date of filing: 28.11.1996 |
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International Patent Classification (IPC)7: F24D 19/02 |
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Mounting assembly
Montageeinrichtung
Ensemble de montage
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BE DE ES FR GB IT NL SE |
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01.12.1995 GB 9524656
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Date of publication of application: |
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04.06.1997 Bulletin 1997/23 |
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Proprietor: Keeling, Malcolm |
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Stoke-on-Trent,
Staffordshire ST10 1PF (GB) |
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Inventor: |
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- Keeling, Malcolm
Stoke-on-Trent,
Staffordshire ST10 1PF (GB)
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Representative: Sales, Robert Reginald |
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Swindell & Pearson,
48 Friar Gate Derby DE1 1GY Derby DE1 1GY (GB) |
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References cited: :
DE-A- 2 446 450 GB-A- 2 202 040
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GB-A- 2 150 685
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Note: Within nine months from the publication of the mention of the grant of the European
patent, any person may give notice to the European Patent Office of opposition to
the European patent
granted. Notice of opposition shall be filed in a written reasoned statement. It shall
not be deemed to
have been filed until the opposition fee has been paid. (Art. 99(1) European Patent
Convention).
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[0001] This invention concerns a mounting assembly and particularly but not exclusively
an assembly for mounting a central heating radiator or similar item on a wall.
[0002] With conventional wall mounted central heating radiators and similar items, it is
generally not possible to fully decorate therebehind. Accordingly, during decoration
the radiator or other item has to be taken off the wall. This usually comprises disconnecting
the radiator and draining it, and lifting it off its mounting brackets. This is a
relatively time consuming job. Furthermore, it is quite common for air locks to be
introduced into the central heating system and/or other problems to occur following
refitting of the radiator.
[0003] GB-A-2202040 and GB-A-2150685 describe assemblies for mounting central heating radiators
on walls. Both assemblies having mounting arrangements selectively engageable with
the rear of a radiator, thereby permitting pivoting of the radiator to selectively
enable access to the wall therebehind.
[0004] According to the present invention there is provided a mounting assembly for mounting
a central heating radiator on a wall, the assembly comprising first mounting means
for detachably mounting an upper part of the item on a wall, and second mounting means
for mounting a lower part of the item on a wall, the second mounting means being arranged
such that the first mounting means is selectively engageable with the item, and when
said upper part is detached from a wall the item can be pivoted about the second mounting
means whereby to permit access to the wall previously behind the item, characterised
in that the first mounting means comprises a bracket arrangement including a first
member mountable on a wall and a second member engageable with the item, the first
and second members being selectively engageable together, the second member comprising
a formation engageable with the top or side of a central heating radiator, the second
mounting means comprising a pair of spaced wall engaging brackets, shaped to support
the radiator beneath inlet and outlet pipes thereof and to also permit the item to
pivot thereover, the brackets including a recess in which the respective pipe can
be cradled.
[0005] The first mounting means preferably comprises a plurality of bracket arrangements.
[0006] The or each bracket arrangement preferably comprises means selectively engageable
between the first and second members. The first mounting means may be arranged such
that the engageable means may be accessed from the side and/or above the item.
[0007] Embodiments of the present invention will now be described by way of example only
with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:-
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a central heating radiator mounted to a wall by an
assembly according to the present invention;
Fig. 2 is a similar view to Fig. 1 but with the radiator pivoted away from the wall;
Fig. 3 is a diagrammatic perspective view of part of the assembly of Fig. 1;
Fig. 4 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a further part of the assembly of Fig.
1;
Figs. 5 and 6 are diagrammatic side views respectively of the assembly of Fig. 1 and
a further assembly; and
Fig. 7 is a similar view to Fig. 4, of the further assembly of Fig. 6.
[0008] Figs. 1-5 show a mounting assembly 10 for mounting a conventional single radiator
12 onto a wall 14. The assembly 10 comprises a pair of spaced bracket arrangements
16. Each arrangement 16 comprises an L-shaped bracket 18 mounted to the wall 14 by
a hole 20 in its base 22. A hole 24 is also provided through the side limb of the
L, and a threaded collar 26 is provided on the inner side thereof.
[0009] Each arrangement 16 also comprises a further bracket 28 in the form of a strip of
material with a slot 30 towards one end thereof. The other end has a narrow U-shaped
formation 32 in which the side edge of the radiator 12 is engageable. The brackets
18,28 can be interconnected by respective bolts 34 engageable through the holes 24
and slots 30.
[0010] The assembly 10 also comprises a pair of lower brackets 36. Each of the brackets
36 comprises a plate 38 mountable on the wall from which extends a strip 40. Towards
the free end of the strip 40 an upwardly facing recess 42 is provided with a substantially
semi-circular dosed end. The brackets 36 are mounted on the wall 14 so as to cradle
and support respectively the inlet and outlet pipes 44,46 of the radiator 12.
[0011] In use, with the brackets 18 and 36 mounted on the wall 14 in required positions,
the radiator 12 can be mounted such that the inlet and outlet pipes 44,46 rest in
the respective recesses 42 and the brackets 28 engage with the brackets 18 and are
held together by the bolts 34.
[0012] Fig. 3 illustrates the arrangement 16 being used in a slightly different manner as
indicated by A. In this instance the brackets 18,28 are arranged such that the formation
32 is engageable with the top edge of the radiator 12. Whether the arrangements 16
are positioned to engage with the top and/or side edge of a radiator depends on particular
conditions such as for instance whether the side edge of the radiator is against the
wall and/or a shelf is provided above the radiator.
[0013] If access is required to the wall 14 behind the radiator 12, the inlet and outlet
pipes 44,46 can be loosened a small degree by turning the lock nut 45 (see Fig. 4).
The brackets 18,28 can then be disengaged and the radiator pivoted downwardly to the
position shown in Fig. 2. Receptacles such as dishes can be provided below the pipes
44 and 46 in case any leakage occurs, though in practice any leakage has been found
to be quite slight. With the radiator in the position shown in Fig. 2, unfettered
access is provided to the wall 14 to permit decorating or any other activity to be
carried out. The radiator 12 can be returned to the upright position as shown in Fig.
1 by reversing the above steps.
[0014] Figs. 6 and 7 show a similar assembly 48 with lower brackets 50 and upper bracket
arrangements 52. The assembly 48 mounts a double radiator 54. The lower brackets 50
are similar to the brackets 36 except that the strips are longer to accommodate the
extra width of radiator. The arrangements 52 have identical brackets 18 but the further
brackets 56 are longer, and rather than a U-shaped formation, comprise two projecting
strips 60 engageable respectively against the inside side of the inner side edge,
and the outer side of the outer side edge of the radiator 54. It is to be realised
that the respective brackets can be provided in any required size or shape to accommodate
different sizes and shapes of radiators.
[0015] There is thus described a range of mounting assemblies which can be used to mount
a wide range of central heating radiators or other items onto a wall with advantageous
features. The assemblies permit the radiator to be readily moved away from the wall
without disconnection. This movement can be carried out in a few minutes by an unskilled
person. The arrangements are very flexible for use with different radiators and in
difficult positions such as under shelves and/or in corners of the room. The assemblies
are of relatively simple construction and can thus be inexpensively and robustly manufactured.
The assemblies can be used on existing radiators without the requirement for any alteration
of the radiator.
[0016] Various other modifications may be made. For instance the upper wall mounting brackets
may be differently shaped. Slots could be provided in either or both of the upper
brackets to accommodate different wall to radiator spacings.
1. A mounting assembly (10,48) for mounting a central heating radiator (12,54) on a wall,
the assembly (10,48) comprising first mounting means (16,56) for detachably mounting
an upper part of the item on a wall, and second mounting means (36,50) for mounting
a lower part of the item on a wall, the second mounting means (36,50) being arranged
such that the first mounting means (16,56) is selectively engageable with the item,
and when said upper part is detached from a wall the item can be pivotted about the
second mounting means (36,50) whereby to permit access to the wall previously behind
the item, characterised in that the first mounting means (16,56) comprises a bracket arrangement including a first
member (18) mountable on a wall and a second member (28,58) engageable with the item,
the first and second members (18,28,58) being selectively engageable together, the
second member (28,58) comprising a formation (32,60) engageable with the top or side
of a central heating radiator (12,54), the second mounting means (36,50) comprising
a pair of spaced wall engaging brackets (36,50), shaped to support the radiator beneath
inlet and outlet pipes (44,46) thereof and to also permit the item to pivot thereover,
the brackets (36,50) including a recess (42) in which the respective pipe (44,46)
can be cradled.
2. An assembly according to claim 1, characterised in that the first mounting means (16,56) comprises a plurality of bracket arrangements.
3. An assembly according to claims 1 or 2, characterised in that the or each bracket arrangement (16,56) comprises means (34) selectively engageable
between the first and second members (18,28,58).
4. An assembly according to claim 3, characterised in that the first mounting means (16,56) is arranged such that the engageable means (34)
may be accessed from the side and/or above the radiator.
1. Montageanordnung (10, 48) zum Montieren eines Zentralheizungsradiators (12, 54) an
einer Wand, wobei die Anordnung (10, 48) aufweist: ein erstes Montiermittel (16, 56)
zum abnehmbaren Montieren eines oberen Teils des Gegenstands an einer Wand; und ein
zweites Montiermittel (36, 50) zum Montieren eines unteren Teils des Gegenstands an
einer Wand, wobei das zweite Montiermittel (36, 50) derart angeordnet ist, dass das
erste Montiermittel (16, 56) mit dem Gegenstand selektiv in Eingriff gebracht werden
kann, und wenn der obere Teil von einer Wand abgenommen wird, der Gegenstand um das
zweite Montiermittel (36, 50) geschwenkt werden kann, wodurch der Zugang zu der Wand
ermöglicht wird, die zuvor hinter dem Gegenstand war, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Montiermittel (16, 56) eine Klammeranordnung aufweist mit einem an einer
Wand montierbaren ersten Glied (18) und einem mit dem Gegenstand in Eingriff bringbaren
zweiten Glied (28, 58), wobei das erste und das zweite Glied (18, 28, 58) selektiv
miteinander in Eingriff bringbar sind und wobei das zweite Glied (28, 58) eine Formation
(32, 60) aufweist, die mit dem Oberteil oder dem Seitenteil eines Zentralheizungsradiators
(12, 54) in Eingriff bringbar ist, und wobei das zweite Montiermittel (36, 50) ein
Paar beabstandeter Wandeingriffsklammern (36, 50) aufweist, die so geformt sind, dass
sie den Radiator unterhalb von dessen Einlass- und Auslassrohren (44, 46) tragen und
auch ein Schwenken des Gegenstands darüber gestatten, wobei die Klammern (36, 50)
eine Vertiefung (42) enthalten, in der das entsprechende Rohr (44, 46) aufgenommen
werden kann.
2. Montageanordnung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Montiermittel (16, 56) eine Vielzahl von Klammeranordnungen aufweist.
3. Montageanordnung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die oder jede Klammeranordnung (16, 56) ein Mittel (34) aufweist, das zwischen dem
ersten und dem zweiten Glied (18, 28, 58) selektiv in Eingriff bringbar ist.
4. Montageanordnung nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Montiermittel (16, 56) derart angeordnet ist, dass das in Eingriff bringbare
Mittel (34) von der Seite und/oder oberhalb des Radiators zugänglich ist.
1. Ensemble de montage (10, 48) destiné à monter un radiateur de chauffage central (12,
54) sur une paroi, l'ensemble (10, 48) comprenant des premiers moyens de montage (16,
56) pour monter de manière amovible une partie supérieure de l'article sur une paroi,
et des seconds moyens de montage (36, 50) pour monter une partie inférieure de l'article
sur une paroi, les seconds moyens de montage (36, 50) étant disposés de telle sorte
que les premiers moyens de montage (16, 56) puissent venir en prise de manière sélective
avec l'article, et que lorsque ladite partie supérieure est détachée d'une paroi,
l'article puisse être tourné autour des seconds moyens de montage (36, 50) de telle
manière qu'il permette l'accès à la paroi située précédemment derrière l'article,
caractérisé en ce que les premiers moyens de montage (16, 56) comprennent une disposition de support comprenant
un premier élément (18) pouvant être monté sur une paroi et un second élément (28,
58) pouvant venir en prise avec l'article, les premier et second éléments (18, 28,
58) pouvant venir en prise les uns avec les autres de manière sélective, le second
élément (28, 58) comprenant une formation (32, 60) susceptible de venir en prise avec
la partie supérieure ou latérale du radiateur de chauffage central (12, 54), les seconds
moyens de montage (36, 50) comprenant une paire de supports espacés de mise en prise
de paroi (36, 50), façonnés de manière à supporter le canalisations en dessous des
canalisations d'entrée et de sortie (44, 46) de ce dernier et également pour permettre
à l'article de pivoter dessus, les supports (36, 50) comprenant un creux (42) pouvant
servir de berceau à la canalisation respective (44, 46).
2. Ensemble selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les premiers moyens de montage (16, 56) comprennent une pluralité de dispositions
de support.
3. Ensemble selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que la ou chaque disposition de support (16, 56) comprend des moyens (34) susceptibles
de venir en prise de manière sélective entre les premier et second éléments (18, 28,
58).
4. Ensemble selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que les premiers moyens de montage (16, 56) sont disposés de telle sorte que les moyens
susceptibles de venir en prise (34) puissent être accessibles à partir du côté et/ou
du dessus du radiateur.