Patent ID: 6345770
Filing Date: 2002-02-12
Classification: F24D

Abstract:
A modular manifold for hydronic circulation systems including first and second thermal exchange zones having respective zone supply and zone return lines, the modular manifold comprising the following:a first module including the following: a first selectively actuatable fluid control mechanism having an inlet and an outlet, the outlet of the first selectively actuatable fluid control mechanism being in fluid communication with the zone supply line of the first zone of the hydronic circulation system; a first common return conduit section secured to the first selectively actuatable fluid control mechanism; and a first common supply conduit section secured to the first selectively actuatable fluid control mechanism, the first common supply conduit being in fluid communication with the inlet of the first selectively actuatable fluid control mechanism; and a second module including the following: a second selectively actuatable fluid control mechanism having an inlet and an outlet, the outlet of the second selectively actuatable fluid control mechanism being in fluid communication with the zone supply line of the second zone of the hydronic circulation system; a second common return conduit section secured to the second selectively actuatable fluid control mechanism; and a second common supply conduit section secured to the second selectively actuatable fluid control mechanism, the second common supply conduit being in fluid communication with the inlet of the second selectively actuatable fluid control mechanism; whereby the first and second modules are adapted and constructed to be connected together, with the first common return conduit section and second common return conduit section fitting together to form a common return conduit in communication with the return lines of the first and second thermal exchange zones, and the first common supply conduit section and the second common supply conduit fitting together to form a common supply conduit.