Two methods are used in order to achieve this:
1. By providing a ceiling in the form of an inflatable reflecting screen
2. By inserting reflecting screens
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[0002] The object of this invention is to reduce the overall temperature in a conservatory (which can reach over 38° c. (100° f.) during the summer months), by blocking the sun's rays entering via the roof panels.
[0003] In accordance with the present invention, this is achieved by the use of an inflatable reflecting screen. This comprises two identical sheets of heat reflecting metallic foil, i.e. square, oblong, triangular or other shape, which have the property of reflecting heat but not absorbing it. These are placed one on top of the other and welded together around the edges to form a sealed container. An air valve is fitted at one end and, in order to add strength and rigidity, the whole area is spot-welded at various intervals. On inflation, it gives the appearance of a quilted cushion.
[0004] An alternate form of providing rigidity is to weld a series of spaced parallel lines across the whole area, giving it a ribbed appearance on inflation. An important feature is that helium gas should be used to inflate the reflecting screen(s). Air can be used as an alternative, but, unlike helium gas, the screen's buoyancy would be lost. Support would be needed in the form of Velcro tabs fitted along the screen's edge and secured to the conservatory woodwork.
[0005] A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
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[0010] The upper and lower sheets are spot-welded
[0011] An air valve
[0012] Velcro tabs
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[0014] The sun's rays
[0015] Daylight passing through the windows
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[0017] Each screen