AIR TEMPERATURE REGULATING ASSEMBLY USING THERMAL STORAGE

摘要

An air temperature regulating assembly is provided having a packed rock bed through which air may flow between outer and inner spaces by way of interstices between rock units in order to transfer heat to or from the rock bed, in use. Dampers control the flow of air between the outer space, the inner space, an enclosed air space the temperature of which is to be regulated by raising or lowering it and the surrounding atmosphere. A fan moves air within the assembly. The rock bed is in the form of a pile of rocks having an upper surface that is inclined and directed in the general direction of the sun to directly absorb solar energy. The outer space is defined between the upper inclined surface of the rock bed and a transparent cover spaced upwardly from the surface of the rock bed.

主权项

1. An air temperature regulating assembly comprising an outer space and an inner space separated by a packed rock bed of individual rock units such that air may flow between the outer and inner spaces by way of interstices between individual rock units in order to provide for the transfer of heat to or from the rock bed, in use; a first damper and a first duct or opening communicating between the outer space and an enclosed air space the temperature of which is to be regulated by raising or lowering it; a second damper and second duct or opening communicating between the inner space and the enclosed air space; a third damper and a third duct or opening communicating directly between the inner space and outer space; a fourth damper and fourth duct or opening communicating between the outer space and the surrounding atmosphere; and a fan for moving air within the inner space; wherein the rock bed is in the form of a pile of rocks having an upper surface that is inclined and directed in the general direction of the sun so that it can directly absorb solar energy and wherein the outer space is defined between the upper inclined surface of the rock bed and a transparent cover spaced upwardly from the surface of the rock bed and forming an upper boundary of the outer space.