Multi-tap integrated duct assembly apparatus and method

Abstract

A multi-tap integrated duct assembly apparatus and method of using the same. A unitary integrated duct assembly comprises a louver and plenum box integrated with angular blades and weep holes. The unitary integrated duct assembly further comprises the plenum box comprising a front, a rear, and a base. The base is angled such that it slants downward from the rear to the front, wherein the plenum box is physically coupled at the front to the louver. At least two inlet members coupled to an intake end of the plenum box enable passage of air flow from an internal environment to an external environment through the blades of the plenum box. In this manner, additional ducts can be coupled to the inlet members without the use of additional plenum boxes. At least one divider segregates the air flow passing through the plenum box.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A multi-tap integrated duct assembly comprising:
 a louver comprising a plurality of blades from a bottom of the louver to a top of the louver, the plurality of blades spaced equally apart and angled downward;   the louver further comprising a plurality of weep holes at the bottom;   a plenum box comprising an exhaust end, an intake end, and a base;   wherein the plenum box is coupled at the exhaust end to the louver;   wherein the base is angled such that it slants downward from the intake end to the exhaust end;   wherein moisture is removed from the plenum box through the plurality of weep holes;   a plurality of inlet members, the plurality of inlet members coupled at the intake end of the plenum box, the plurality of inlet members configured to enable passage of air flow from an internal environment to an external environment through the plurality of blades of the louver; and   wherein the plurality of inlet members are installable as a singular unit with the plenum box.   
     
     
         2 . The multi-tap integrated duct assembly of  claim 1 , further including at least one divider extending between the intake end and the exhaust end of the plenum box, the at least one divider configured to segregate the air flow passing through the plurality of inlet members. 
     
     
         3 . The multi-tap integrated duct assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the air flow flowing from the internal environment into the plurality of inlet members is segregated by the divider through the plenum box. 
     
     
         4 . The multi-tap integrated duct assembly of  claim 3 , wherein the air flow passing through each inlet member combines at the exhaust end of the plenum box. 
     
     
         5 . The multi-tap integrated duct assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of inlet members have different sizes and dimensions. 
     
     
         6 . The multi-tap integrated duct assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of blades are spaced equally apart and angled downward. 
     
     
         7 . The multi-tap integrated duct assembly of  claim 1 , wherein each blade of the plurality of blades has a substantially flat, irregular shape. 
     
     
         8 . The multi-tap integrated duct assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the unitary integrated duct assembly is installed using a self-adhering sheet membrane. 
     
     
         9 . A method comprising:
 providing a louver comprising a plurality of blades from a bottom of the louver to a top of the louver, the plurality of blades spaced equally apart and angled downward, the louver further comprising a plurality of weep holes at the bottom;   providing a plenum box comprising an exhaust end, an intake end, and a base, wherein the plenum box is coupled at the exhaust end to the louver, wherein the base is angled such that it slants downward from the intake end to the exhaust end, wherein moisture is removed from the plenum box through the plurality of weep holes;   using a plurality of inlet members coupled to the intake end of the plenum box, to pass air flow from an internal environment to an external environment through the plurality of blades of the louver; and   installing the plurality of inlet members as a singular unit with the plenum box.   
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9  further including at least one divider extending between the intake end and the exhaust end of the plenum box, the at least one divider configured to segregate the air flow passing through the plurality of inlet members. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the air flow flowing from the internal environment into the plurality of inlet members is segregated by the divider through the plenum box. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the air flow passing through each inlet member combines at the exhaust end of the plenum box. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the plurality of inlet members have different sizes and dimensions. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the plurality of blades are spaced equally apart and angled downward. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein each blade of the plurality of blades has a substantially flat, irregular shape. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the unitary integrated duct assembly is installed using a self-adhering sheet membrane.