Hydronic Wall Panel

Abstract

In various example embodiments, a multi-layer wall structure is described, comprising an interior wall layer, a waterproof channel layer comprising adjacent parallel channels running from an upper manifold down to a lower manifold which is fed by and a remote fluid source. The multi-layer wall structure further provides structural support for a building and may be a wall, ceiling, or floor, and wherein the multi-layer wall structure may heat or cool a living space.

1 . A multi-layer wall structure, comprising:
 an interior wall layer;   a waterproof channel layer comprising adjacent parallel channels in communication with each other;   a structural layer;   one or more channel layers perpendicular to the waterproof channel layer;   a thermal insulation layer;   an outer layer;   an upper manifold in communication with the adjacent parallel channels;   a lower manifold in communication with the adjacent parallel channels;   a remote fluid source; and   wherein the upper manifold, lower manifold waterproof channel layer are in communication with the fluid of the remote fluid source.   
     
     
         2 . The structure of  claim 1 , wherein the waterproof channel layer and the one or more channel layers perpendicular to the waterproof channel layer comprise one or more materials and composites of: polycarbonate; acrylic; plastic; polystyrene; polypropylene; PVC; ABS; fiberglass; resin; crystalline materials; amorphous materials; organic materials; and synthetic materials. 
     
     
         3 . The structure of  claim 1 , wherein the remote fluid source flowing through the waterproof channel layer is a liquid. 
     
     
         4 . The structure of  claim 3 , wherein the liquid flowing through the waterproof channel layer is at a temperature hot enough to radiantly heat a living area. 
     
     
         5 . The structure of  claim 3 , wherein the liquid flowing through the waterproof channel layer is at a temperature cool enough to radiantly cool the living area. 
     
     
         6 . The structure of  claim 1 , wherein the multi-layer wall structure provides structural support for a building wherein it is placed. 
     
     
         7 . The structure of  claim 1 , wherein air is in the channel layer perpendicular to the waterproof channel layer to insulate the living area. 
     
     
         8 . The structure of  claim 3 , wherein the liquid flowing through the waterproof channel layer enters and exits the waterproof channel layer via the upper manifold or lower manifold. 
     
     
         9 . The structure of  claim 1 , wherein the waterproof channel layer is coated with heat reflective material comprising one or more of foil; paint; metamaterials; fabric and metal coatings. 
     
     
         10 . The structure of  claim 1 , wherein the channels within the waterproof channel layer, and the channels within the one or more channel layers are evenly spaced. 
     
     
         11 . The structure of  claim 4 , wherein the channels within the waterproof channel layer channels and the channels within the channel layer comprise extrusions of one or more of the shapes of: hexagon; octagon; triangle; quadrilateral; pentagon; heptagon; nonagon; decagon; shapes that enhance fluid flow; and shapes that facilitate the manufacturing of the channels. 
     
     
         12 . The structure of  claim 1 , wherein the thermal insulation layer comprises one or more materials of a foam board, rigid foam, aluminum foil, and insulating material. 
     
     
         13 . The structure of  claim 1 , wherein the structural layer reflects heat by one or more of the following methods: coated with a reflective material; is reflective itself; has a coating on it that is reflective; and a reflective film adhesively attached. 
     
     
         14 . The structure of  claim 1 , wherein one or more adjacent channels of the waterproof channel layer are in communication with one or more channels of the one or more channel layers, and wherein the one or more channel layers are waterproof. 
     
     
         15 . The structure of  claim 1 , wherein one or more layers of the multi-layer wall structure have sound damping effects. 
     
     
         16 . The structure of  claim 1 , wherein the multi-layer wall structure is an interior wall, exterior wall, floor, or ceiling. 
     
     
         17 . The structure of  claim 1 , wherein one or more layers of the multi-layer wall structure are coated with metamaterials comprising: glass-polymer hybrid materials with one or more properties of capturing heat; reflecting heat; shedding heat from the metamaterial; conducting heat; and transmitting heat. 
     
     
         18 . The structure of  claim 1 , wherein one or more of each layer of the multi-layer wall structure is adhesively attached to another layer. 
     
     
         19 . The structure of  claim 1 , wherein the structural layer comprises one or more materials and composites of: polycarbonate; acrylic; plastic; polystyrene; polypropylene; PVC; ABS; fiberglass; resin; crystalline materials; amorphous materials; organic materials; synthetic materials; steel; stainless steel; copper; aluminum; titanium; alloys and metal. 
     
     
         20 . The structure of  claim 1 , wherein the thermal insulating layer is the channel layer perpendicular to the waterproof channel layer.