Airflow system

Abstract

An airflow system is provided that includes an interior strip that attaches an interior surface of a wall support assembly, a rear sheet attached to a rear exterior of the wall support assembly, a front sheet attached to a front exterior of the wall support assembly. The interior strip, rear sheet, and front sheet form a flame retardant interior channel that facilitates the transfer of airflow to and from an airflow source.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An airflow system comprising:
 an insert configured to attach to wall support members to transfer an airflow from an entry point to an exit point; and   a cover configured to attach to the insert and wall support members thereby providing a seal over the insert,   wherein the attachment of the cover forms a channel to facilitate the transfer of the airflow.   
     
     
         2 . The airflow system of  claim 1 , wherein the insert includes a main panel and a plurality of flanges that are foldable with respect to the main panel. 
     
     
         3 . The airflow system of  claim 2 , wherein the insert further includes a scored line defined between the main panel and each of the plurality of flanges. 
     
     
         4 . The airflow system of  claim 3 , wherein the insert further includes a plurality of foldable tabs disposed at each corner of the insert to facilitate the attachment of the insert to the wall support members. 
     
     
         5 . The airflow system of  claim 1 , wherein the insert and the cover are made from a foil based material. 
     
     
         6 . An airflow system comprising:
 a first portion having a first surface made from a flame retardant material and a second surface and being attached to an interior surface of a wall support assembly so that the second surface is facing the interior surface thereby covering the interior surface;   a second portion having a first surface made from a flame retardant material and being attached to a rear exterior portion of the wall support assembly so that the first surface is facing the rear exterior portion thereby covering the rear exterior surface; and   a third portion having a first surface made from a flame retardant material and being attached to a front exterior surface of the wall support assembly so that the first surface is facing the front exterior portion thereby covering the front exterior surface,   wherein attachment of the first portion, second portion, and third portion enclose the wall support assembly and form a channel within the wall support assembly that facilitates a transfer of airflow.   
     
     
         7 . The airflow system of  claim 6 , wherein the first portion has a first end and a second end that overlap when the first portion is attached to the interior surface, and wherein a width of the first portion is greater than a width of the wall support assembly such that flaps are formed on a front and rear of the wall support assembly. 
     
     
         8 . The airflow system of  claim 7 , wherein slits are cut into each corner of the inner flap forming inner flap segments, and wherein the flap segments are wrapped around and attached to supports of the wall support assembly. 
     
     
         9 . The airflow system of  claim 8 , wherein when attached, rear flaps from the second portion extend around and attach to supports of the wall support assembly thereby overlapping the inner flap segments. 
     
     
         10 . The airflow system of  claim 9 , wherein when attached, front flaps from the third portion extend around and attach to supports of the wall support assembly thereby overlapping the inner flap segments. 
     
     
         11 . The airflow system of  claim 10 , wherein the overlapping portions are sealed with a sealant. 
     
     
         12 . The airflow system of  claim 6 , wherein an interior surface of the channel is made from the flame retardant material. 
     
     
         13 . The airflow system of  claim 6  further comprising an opening that facilitates airflow to or from an airflow source. 
     
     
         14 . A method installing an airflow system comprising:
 providing a material having at least one flame retardant surface;   attaching a first portion of the material to an interior surface of a wall support assembly;   attaching inner flaps, formed by the attachment of the first portion, to exterior surfaces of the wall support assembly;   attaching a second portion to a rear exterior surface of the wall support assembly;   attaching rear flaps, formed by the attachment of the rear portion, to the exterior surfaces of the wall support assembly;   attaching a third portion to a front exterior surface of the wall support assembly; and   attaching front flaps, formed by the attachment of the front portion, to the exterior surfaces of the wall support assembly.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein prior to attaching a first portion of the material to an interior surface of a wall support assembly the method further comprising cutting the material into predetermined sizes based on a size of the wall support assembly. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein prior to attaching inner flaps, formed by the attachment of the first portion, to exterior surfaces of the wall support assembly the method further comprising cutting slits into each corner of the inner flap formed by the attachment of the first portion thereby forming inner flap segments. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16  further comprising wrapping the inner flap segments around the exterior surfaces of the wall support assembly. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein prior to attaching rear flaps, formed by the attachment of the rear portion, to the exterior surfaces of the wall support assembly the method further comprising wrapping the rear flaps around the exterior surfaces of the wall support assembly. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein prior to attaching front flaps, formed by the attachment of the front portion, to the exterior surfaces of the wall support assembly the method further comprising wrapping the front flaps around the exterior surfaces of the wall support assembly. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 14  further comprising sealing overlapping portions of the inner flap, the rear flaps and the front flaps with a sealant.