Heating device for mining encryption currency

Abstract

A heating device connectable to a network and adapted for mining cryptocurrency, the heating device comprising a housing having at least one side wall, the at least one side wall comprising an acoustic insulation layer connectable thereto, a top cover and a bottom cover. The mining assembly is configured to mine cryptocurrency. The mining assembly comprises a protective cover, and the protective cover comprises a mining main board, a power supply unit, a control board and a fan assembly capable of being connected to the mining assembly. The fan assembly is configured to transfer heat when the mining assembly generates heat. The acoustic insulation layer surrounds both the mining assembly and the fan assembly to provide noise absorption of the mining assembly or the fan assembly when the heating device is activated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates generally to heat recovery and, more particularly, to heat recovery for closed environment heating. Background Art

[0002] Heat recovery systems suitable for recovering heat generated by mining equipment such as cryptocurrency miners, and for using the recovered heat in agri-food industry applications are known in the art. One such system is disclosed in U.S. Patent Publication No. 20210141429 to Larocque (the "Larocque reference"). As described in the background of the Larocque reference, under certain conditions, such as land in cold climates, a large amount of heating is required to operate a greenhouse. A variety of heating systems and heating sources are known in the art, but the high cost of heat sources has prevented these greenhouses from being efficient and profitable, thereby hindering the commercial use of these greenhouses.

[0003] The Larocque reference focuses on an apparatus and / or method for greenhouses that affords heating and exploits the shortcomings of other technologies, namely blockchain technology. As disclosed in this prior art reference, a heat recovery system presents a technical room having an air supply area, an exhaust area, and a computing area separating the air supply area from the exhaust area, wherein the computing area houses a mining device. The heat recovery system also discloses a heat exchanger system that recovers heat from the exhaust air area of ​​the technical room and transfers the recovered heat to an agri-food industry application.

[0004] There is a continuing need for novel systems and methods that are suitable for improving upon and eliminating the shortcomings of other technologies, namely blockchain and mining technologies.

[0005] Therefore, it is desirable to provide a novel apparatus and / or method for heating enclosed environments such as apartments, offices, houses, and other enclosed environments, wherein the novel device will be compact, flexible, to heat small enclosed environments such as small offices, apartments, houses, and reduce vibration and noise. Summary of the invention

[0006] The present invention provides an apparatus or device for mining cryptocurrency and for recovering and transferring heat generated by the mining component of the apparatus to an open environment for use, such as for heating purposes in a residential or commercial environment. Thus, the apparatus of the present invention enables a user to reduce reliance on natural gas or other scarce resources for heating while facilitating the user to mine cryptocurrency. Thus, the method of mining cryptocurrency according to the present invention provides an environmentally friendly and sustainable way to heat a residential or commercial space, which also meets the ESG standards of a corporate entity.

[0007] In one form of the present invention, a heating device that can be connected to a network and is suitable for mining cryptocurrency, the heating device includes a housing having at least one side wall, a top cover and a bottom cover, and the at least one side wall includes a sound insulation layer that can be connected thereto. The heating device also includes a mining assembly, which may also be referred to as a mining rig herein, which is configured to mine cryptocurrency. The mining assembly has a shield, which includes a mining control board, a power supply unit, and a plurality of mining boards, which may also be referred to as a hashing board herein. It should therefore be understood that the mining rig is a collection of the mining control board and the plurality of hashing boards (e.g., three hashing boards), wherein the mining control board is configured to control the three hashing boards. In addition, the mining rig is an arrangement of hardware elements, such as a CPU, a GPU, an FPGA, or an ASIC, that have been arranged to perform cryptocurrency mining. It is expected that the heating device of the present invention uses an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), which is an integrated circuit (IC) chip. However, without departing from the scope of the present invention, any one hardware element or a combination thereof may be used. Furthermore, it should be understood that the heating device may include more than one mining rig, and each mining rig may include any number of hash plates.

[0008] The heating device also includes a fan assembly that can be connected to the mining assembly. The fan assembly is configured to transfer heat generated by the mining assembly to an open environment outside the heating device. However, it should be understood that the fan assembly of the heating device can be eliminated so that the heat generated by the mining assembly is transferred to the open environment by convection. Alternatively, the fan assembly of the heating device can be replaced by, for example, a liquid cooling assembly, a liquid-filled radiator, or some other type of heating radiator.

[0009] The sound insulation layer surrounds both the mining assembly and the fan assembly to provide noise absorption of the mining assembly or the fan assembly when the heating device is activated. Alternatively, the sound insulation layer may surround only the mining assembly or the fan assembly to provide noise absorption of the mining assembly or the fan assembly when the heating device is activated.

[0010] In one aspect, the mining assembly and the fan assembly are arranged linearly relative to each other such that the mining assembly and the fan assembly are coaxial and vertically stacked one on top of the other, wherein the fan assembly is located above the mining assembly. In addition, the fan assembly is located between the mining assembly and the top cover. Alternatively, the mining assembly and the fan assembly can be coaxial and positioned in a side-by-side arrangement, both extending horizontally and generally parallel to a support surface, such as a floor.

[0011] In another aspect, the heating device may include one or more vibration dampers located between the fan assembly and the top cover, and / or one or more vibration dampers connected to the bottom cover and located between the bottom cover and the mining assembly. It is contemplated that the vibration dampers are configured as spring supports to help minimize low frequency noise due to vibration.

[0012] In yet another aspect, the top cover includes a top filter attachable thereto. The filter is located between the top cover and the fan assembly such that there is a gap between the filter and the top cover. Additionally or alternatively, the heating device includes one or more side filters or purge filters attachable to at least one side wall and located adjacent to the bottom cover, and one or more air inlets of the heating device are located adjacent to the bottom cover.

[0013] In yet another aspect, the bottom cover includes one or more wheels removably or permanently attachable thereto to selectively facilitate movement of the heating device along the support surface (eg, floor).

[0014] In another aspect, the bottom cover supports a power supply unit, a relay, one or more electrical connectors, a heat sink located below the mining assembly, and a control board or embedded computing system. It is envisioned that the control board or embedded computing system is a single board computer, such as a Raspberry Pi board or an Orange Pi board. The control board is configured to control operating buttons of the heating device, control power supply, receive temperature readings, etc. Furthermore, it is envisioned that at least one of the one or more electrical connectors is a fixture connector.

[0015] In yet another aspect, the heating device further comprises an adapter, a thermometer disposed below the shield of the mining assembly, wherein the shield of the mining assembly comprises a safety thermostat, and a gyroscope or accelerometer for automatically deactivating the heating device when the heating device is tilted. It should be understood that the mining assembly comprises one or more CPU chips or IC chips, and the heating device is envisioned to comprise a temperature control thermostat that can control the frequency of the one or more CPU chips or IC chips, thereby controlling the hashing capacity (the number of hashing calculations performed per unit time by the one or more CPU chips or IC chips) and the power consumed by the one or more CPU chips or IC chips. The frequency is controlled by software, such as a Braiins operating system (Braiins OS) with an automatic tuning function, which can automatically tune each individual hash chip. The temperature control thermostat can communicate with the thermometer to automate the heating device, so that the heating device can automatically adjust and maintain the desired temperature in the room.

[0016] In yet another aspect, the shroud of the mining assembly includes two halves that can be securely connected to each other and an open top. The open top of the shroud is in fluid communication with the fan assembly so that the fan assembly can extract heat generated by the mining assembly and transfer the heat to an open environment outside the heating device.

[0017] In another form of the invention, a heating device connectable to a network and suitable for mining cryptocurrency includes a housing having at least one side wall, a top cover, and a bottom cover, wherein the at least one side wall includes a sound insulation layer connectable thereto. The heating device also includes a mining assembly configured to mine cryptocurrency, the mining assembly having a shield including a mining drill, a power supply unit, and a control board. The heating device also includes a fan assembly connectable to the mining assembly.

[0018] The fan assembly is configured to be located above the mining assembly in an inline arrangement. The fan assembly is configured to transfer heat when the mining assembly generates heat. The heating device also has a filter disposed between the top cover and the fan assembly. The sound insulation layer surrounds both the mining assembly and the fan assembly to provide noise absorption for the mining assembly and the fan assembly when the heating device is activated.

[0019] One advantage of the present invention is to provide a heating device with improved vibration dampers and sound insulation to reduce vibration and noise when the heating device is in a mining mode.

[0020] Another advantage of the present invention is to provide said heating device with an improved anti-noise design of the heating body, which exhibits an additional plastic layer to cover the noise source, with additional noise absorbing material added along the major side surfaces and top surface of the body of the heating device.

[0021] Yet another advantage of the present invention is to provide the heating device with a thermal cutout that turns off the main power relay if the heat sink of the hash board reaches 100 degrees C. The software or software control of the heating device is configured to regulate, adjust or reduce power or even shut down or disable the heating device if the chip of the heating device overheats.

[0022] Yet another advantage of the present invention is to provide the heating device presenting a network configuration that protects the mining board from unauthorized access by external users.

[0023] Another advantage of the present invention is to provide the heating device presenting the inventive software, which has a user mobile application, such as Android and iOS applications, for users to track heating and mining performance, receive and manage mined cryptocurrencies, manage accounts, etc.

[0024] Yet another advantage of the present invention is to provide said heating device presenting the inventive software which enables the system operator to track the performance of the heating device, manage user data and payments.

[0025] Yet another advantage of the present invention is the provision of said heating device presenting the inventive software which runs on a mining control board managing the operation of a plurality of hash boards, i.e. sending commands for calculations, managing automatic tuning of specific chips, safety / overheating control, fan control.

[0026] Objects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent upon examination of the following specification, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout, and wherein embodiments of the present invention are described and illustrated.

[0027] The exact manner in which the above and other objects and advantages of the present invention are achieved in practice will become more apparent when reference is made to the following detailed description of preferred embodiments of the invention as described in detail in the following specification and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals represent corresponding parts throughout. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Other advantages of the present invention will become better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0029] Figure 1 A perspective front view of a heating device of the present invention is shown;

[0030] Figure 2 showing a perspective rear view of the heating device;

[0031] Figure 3 An exploded view of the heating device is shown;

[0032] Figure 4 The bottom of the heating device is shown;

[0033] Figure 5 showing an interior view of the heating device with the direction of cool air passing through the heating device via the internal airflow and then escaping from the heating device and hot air; and

[0034] Figure 6 A partial interior view of the heating device is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] Referring to the accompanying drawings, a heating device that can be connected to a network and is suitable for mining cryptocurrency, Figures 1 to 310 is generally shown in the figure. Referring to the above, for the purposes of this patent document, the terms "or" and "and" shall mean "and / or", unless otherwise specified or the context in which they are used clearly indicates otherwise. The term "one" shall mean "one or more", unless otherwise specified or where "one or more" is clearly inappropriate. The terms "comprise", "comprising", "include" and "including" are interchangeable and are not intended to be limiting. For example, the term "including" should be interpreted as "including but not limited to".

[0036] Thus, as used herein, terms such as "an identifier of an object" and "a memory address of an object" should be understood to refer to the identifier (e.g., a memory address) itself or to a variable at which the value representing the identifier is stored. As used herein, the term "module" refers to a combination of hardware (e.g., a processor such as an integrated circuit or other circuit) and software (e.g., machine-executable or processor-executable instructions, commands, or code such as firmware, programming, or object code).

[0037] Combinations of hardware and software include hardware only (i.e., hardware elements without software elements), software hosted on hardware (e.g., software stored in memory and executed or interpreted in a processor), or hardware and software hosted on hardware.

[0038] In addition, as used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, the term "module" is intended to mean one or more modules, or a combination of modules. In addition, as used herein, the term "based on" includes based at least in part on. Thus, a feature described as being based on a certain reason may be based on that reason alone, or on that reason and one or more other reasons.

[0039] Obviously, multiple embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without some or all of these specific details. In other cases, well-known process operations are not described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the present embodiment. The following description of the embodiment includes reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings show diagrams according to exemplary embodiments. These exemplary embodiments are also referred to herein as "embodiments (examples)", which are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the present subject matter. Without departing from the required scope, embodiments may be combined, other embodiments may be utilized, or structural, logical and operational changes may be made. Therefore, the following detailed description should not be regarded as limiting, and the scope is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

[0040] With reference to the above, for the purposes of this patent document, the terms "or" and "and" shall mean "and / or", unless otherwise specified or the context in which they are used clearly indicates otherwise. The terms "a" and "an" shall mean "one or more", unless otherwise specified or where "one or more" is clearly inappropriate. The terms "comprise", "comprising", "include", and "including" are interchangeable and are not intended to be limiting. For example, the term "including" should be interpreted as "including but not limited to".

[0041] The heating device 10 includes a body, generally indicated at 12, and presenting a front portion 14 and a rear portion 16. The heating device 10 presents a generally rectangular structure and as presented and described herein and Figure 1 and Figure 2 The shape of the heating device 10 shown in FIG. 1 is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0042] The protective cover 20 comprises a generally rectangular structure. A pair of shaft members 22 and 24 are connected to the bottom 26. The bottom 26 is Figure 4 1 and 16. The clamp 30 is inserted into one of the shaft members 24. The front portion 14 and the rear portion 16 further extend to the corresponding L-shaped portions 32 and 34 and the sound insulation layers 36 and 38. A pair of box elements 40 and 42 are located between the L-shaped portions 32 and 34. A partition 44 is located between the box elements 40 and 42. A flange (also known as a flange or flange flange plate) 46 of a generally rectangular structure is located between the partition 44 and the protective cover 20. A plurality of vibration dampers 48 are located below the cover 50 having a generally wedge-shaped cross-section and the bottom flange 52. The heating device 10 also includes an adapter 54 and a pair of side panels, only one of which is numbered 56. The side wall 60 includes a sound insulation layer (sound insulation) 62 at the two side panels 56. The filter 64 is located between the cover 50 and the U-shaped portion 66.

[0043] Now refer to Figure 4 , a plurality of rubber metal buffers 68 are located on and extend from the bottom 26. A cable clamp 70 is located on the bottom 26. Wheels 72 are located on the pair of shaft components 22 and 24.

[0044] Return to reference Figure 3 , the card guide horizontal member 74 is located on one of the pair of box members 42. Figure 4 As shown, a heat sink 76 is also provided, as well as a Wago connector 78 and a Wago mountholder 80. A mining board 82, a control board 84, a flat flexible cable 86, a power supply unit 88 and a removable plug 90 are located within the pair of box elements 40 and 42. A gyroscope 92 and a Raspberry Pi 3 b+ 96 are located on the bottom 26. A button 94 is located on the front 14. A power connector 100 is located between the flange 46 and the protective cover 20. A relay 102 is also located on the bottom 26. A fan 104 is provided between the bottom flange 52 and the adapter 54. A thermometer 106 is located on the protective cover 20.

[0045] Return to reference Figure 4 The switch 108 is located on the protective cover 20, and the protective cover 20 has a power supply line 110 extending from the protective cover 20. The heating device 10 also includes a safety thermostat 112 and an Internet line 114. A jumper 116 is located on the protective cover 20.

[0046] In another alternative embodiment of the present invention, the heating device 10 includes a housing or the aforementioned body 12, which has at least one side wall, such as L-shaped portions 32 and 34 and sound insulation layers 36 and 38, a top cover, such as U-shaped portion 66, and a bottom cover or the protective cover 20, the at least one side wall including a sound insulation layer that can be connected thereto, such as a side wall 60 having a sound insulation layer 62 at the two side panels 56. The mining assembly is configured to mine cryptocurrency and includes a shield, which includes a mining motherboard 82, a power supply unit 88, and a control board 84. A fan assembly 104 can be connected to the mining assembly, which is configured to transfer heat when the mining assembly generates heat. The sound insulation layer 62 surrounds both the mining assembly and the fan assembly to provide noise absorption of the mining assembly or the fan assembly 104 when the heating device 10 is activated.

[0047] The mining assembly and the fan assembly 104 are arranged in a straight line relative to each other. The fan assembly 104 is disposed between the mining assembly and the top cover 66. The heating device 10 includes one or more vibration dampers 48 disposed between the fan assembly 104 and the top cover 66. The top cover 66 includes a filter 64 that can be attached thereto. The bottom cover 20 includes one or more wheels 72 that can be attached thereto to selectively facilitate the movement of the heating device 10 along a support surface (not shown). The bottom cover 20 supports a power source well 98, a relay 102, one or more electrical connectors, and a single board computer (SBC) 96. The SBC 96 is a Raspberry Pi board, and at least one of the one or more electrical connectors is a clamp connector.

[0048] The bottom cover 20 supports a heat sink 28 located below the mining assembly. The heating device 10 includes a gyroscope 92 or accelerometer for automatically deactivating the heating device 10 when tilted. The heating device 10 includes an adapter 56. The heating device 10 also includes a shroud of the mining assembly, the shroud including two halves 40 and 42 connectable to each other and an open top, and wherein the open top of the shroud is in fluid communication with a fan assembly 104. The heating device 10 also includes a thermometer 106 disposed below the shroud of the mining assembly, and wherein the shroud of the mining assembly includes a safety thermostat 112.

[0049] Obviously, multiple embodiments of the present disclosure can be practiced without some or all of these specific details. In other cases, well-known process operations are not described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the present embodiments. The following description of the embodiments includes reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0050] The accompanying drawings show diagrams according to exemplary embodiments. These exemplary embodiments are also referred to herein as "embodiments", which are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the subject matter. The embodiments may be combined, other embodiments may be utilized, or structural, logical, and operational changes may be made without departing from the required scope. Therefore, the following detailed description should not be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope is limited by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0051] Although the present invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted with its elements without departing from the scope of the present invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt specific circumstances or materials to the teachings of the present invention without departing from its basic scope. Therefore, the present invention is intended not to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed as the best mode for implementing the present invention, but the present invention will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A heating device connectable to a network and suitable for mining cryptocurrency, the heating device comprising: A housing having at least one side wall, a top cover and a bottom cover, wherein the at least one side wall includes a sound insulation layer connectable thereto; a mining assembly configured to mine cryptocurrency, the mining assembly comprising a shield including a mining control board, a power supply unit, and a plurality of hash boards; and a fan assembly connectable to the mining assembly, the fan assembly being configured to transfer heat when the mining assembly generates heat; Wherein, the sound insulation layer surrounds at least one of the mining assembly and the fan assembly to provide noise absorption for the mining assembly or the fan assembly when the heating device is activated.

2. The heating device according to claim 1, characterized in that The mining assembly and the fan assembly are aligned relative to each other, and wherein the fan assembly is disposed between the mining assembly and the top cover.

3. The heating device according to claim 1, further comprising: one or more vibration dampers disposed between the fan assembly and the top cover; as well as One or more vibration dampers are attached to the bottom cover and located between the bottom cover and the mining assembly.

4. The heating device according to claim 1, further comprising: a filter disposed between the top cover and the fan assembly; as well as One or more purification filters are attached to the at least one side wall and are adjacent to the air inlet of the heating device.

5. The heating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom cover includes one or more wheels attachable thereto to selectively facilitate movement of the heating device along a support surface.

6. The heating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom cover supports a power supply unit, a relay, one or more electrical connectors, and an embedded computing system.

7. The heating device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The embedded computing system is a single board computer, and wherein at least one of the one or more electrical connectors is a clamp connector.

8. The heating device according to claim 1, characterized in that The bottom cover supports a heat sink located below the mining assembly.

9. The heating device of claim 1 further comprising a gyroscope or accelerometer for automatically deactivating the heating device upon tilting.

10. The heating device of claim 1, further comprising an adapter connected to the fan assembly or the mining assembly.

11. The heating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shroud of the mining assembly includes two halves connectable to one another and an open top, and wherein the open top of the shroud is in fluid communication with the fan assembly.

12. The heating device of claim 1, further comprising a thermometer disposed below the shield of the mining assembly, and wherein the shield of the mining assembly includes a safety thermostat.

13. A heating device connectable to a network and suitable for mining cryptocurrency, the heating device comprising: A housing having at least one side wall, a top cover and a bottom cover, wherein the at least one side wall includes a sound insulation layer connectable thereto; a mining assembly configured to mine cryptocurrency, the mining assembly comprising a housing including a mining control board, a power supply unit, and one or more hash boards; a fan assembly connectable to the mining assembly, wherein the fan assembly is configured to be positioned above the mining assembly in a linear arrangement, and wherein the fan assembly is configured to transfer heat when the mining assembly generates heat; and a filter disposed between the top cover and the fan assembly; Wherein, the sound insulation layer surrounds both the mining assembly and the fan assembly so as to provide noise absorption for the mining assembly and the fan assembly when the heating device is started.

14. The heating device according to claim 13, further comprising one or more vibration dampers disposed between the fan assembly and the top cover, wherein: The one or more dampers are springs configured to dampen low frequency noise.

15. The heating device according to claim 13, characterized in that The bottom cover includes one or more wheels attachable thereto to selectively facilitate movement of the heating device along a support surface.

16. The heating device according to claim 13, characterized in that The bottom cover supports a power supply well, a relay, one or more electrical connectors, a heat sink located below the mining assembly, and a single board computer (SBC), wherein the SBC is a Raspberry Pi board, and wherein at least one of the one or more electrical connectors is a clamp connector.

17. The heating device of claim 13, further comprising a gyroscope or accelerometer for automatically deactivating the heating device when tilted.

18. The heating device according to claim 13, characterized in that The shroud of the mining assembly includes two halves connectable to one another and an open top, and wherein the open top of the shroud is in fluid communication with the fan assembly.

19. The heating device of claim 13, further comprising a thermometer disposed below the shield of the mining assembly, and wherein the shield of the mining assembly includes a safety thermostat.

20. A heating device connectable to a network and suitable for mining cryptocurrency, the heating device comprising: A housing having at least one side wall, a top cover and a bottom cover, wherein the at least one side wall includes a sound insulation layer connectable thereto; a mining assembly configured to mine cryptocurrency, the mining assembly comprising a housing including a mining control board, a power supply unit, and one or more hash boards; a fan assembly connectable to the mining assembly, wherein the fan assembly is configured to be positioned above the mining assembly in a linear arrangement, and wherein the fan assembly is configured to transfer heat when the mining assembly generates heat; a filter disposed between the top cover and the fan assembly; wherein the sound insulation layer surrounds both the mining assembly and the fan assembly so as to provide noise absorption of the mining assembly or the fan assembly when the heating device is activated; one or more vibration dampeners disposed between the fan assembly and the top cover, wherein the one or more vibration dampeners are springs configured to dampen low frequency noise, wherein the bottom cover includes one or more wheels attachable thereto to selectively facilitate movement of the heating device along a support surface, wherein the bottom cover supports a power supply device well, a relay, one or more electrical connectors, a heat sink beneath the mining assembly, and a single board computer (SBC), wherein the SBC is a Raspberry Pi board, and wherein at least one of the one or more electrical connectors is a clamp connector; a gyroscope or accelerometer for automatically deactivating the heating device when tilted; adapter; The shroud of the mining assembly comprises two halves connectable to one another and an open top, and wherein the open top of the shroud is in fluid communication with the fan assembly; and A thermometer is disposed below the shield of the mining assembly, and wherein the shield of the mining assembly includes a safety thermostat.

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