Thermodynamically balanced insulation system

摘要

An insulation system that includes opposing panels with a partial dead air space in equilibrium with outside air. In one embodiment, two panels are supported parallel to one another separated by a distance. Each of the panels has a plurality of openings. The openings on facing panels are offset from one another so that openings on the two sides are not aligned. The openings are small enough so that a small amount of diffusion can occur allowing the panel to breathe. The panels can be used in attics, over windows or part of a building. In an alternate embodiment, they can be made from flexible sheets and be used to prevent fire hydrants or other objects from freezing. When used in attics, the panels will support weight allowing them to be walked on or used to store objects.

主权项

1. A thermal insulation system comprising:
first and second rigid panels having inner and outer surfaces mounted in opposition so that the inner surfaces are equidistant from to one-another resulting in an empty enclosed air space between the panels; each of the rigid panels having a plurality of openings allowing free air communication between the inner and outer surfaces, the plurality of openings forming patterns on each of the panels, said patterns arranged so that no opening on the first panel aligns with an opening on the second panel wherein the first and second panels are concentric cylinders.