Client device with slicer for three-dimensional printing and methods for use therewith
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies lack effective solutions for providing controlled heating in outdoor furniture, especially in cold environments, while also being energy-efficient and adaptable to different user needs.
Innovation Solution
The development of a heating-capable furnishing unit that incorporates a resistive heating element integrated into the furniture structure, controlled by a heating control module that can adjust heating levels and be powered by a shared power supply among multiple units.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If a heating element is integrated into outdoor furniture, then user comfort in cold environments is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple heating units share a common power supply system, merging their power sources into a single shared unit. This allows the system to provide heating to multiple furniture pieces simultaneously while consuming less total energy than if each unit had its own dedicated power supply.
Solution Approach 2:
The shared power supply unit is designed to serve multiple heating units, making it a universal power source that can be allocated to different furniture pieces as needed. This multi-functional approach optimizes energy utilization across the entire furniture system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple heating units are provided in outdoor furniture, then adaptability to different user needs is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple heating units are combined under a single shared power supply system, reducing the overall complexity that would result from having separate power supplies for each unit. The shared power supply acts as a central control point, simplifying the system architecture while maintaining the ability to serve multiple users independently.
3Loss of energy
If a shared power supply is used among multiple heating units, then energy efficiency is improved, but reliability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The heating control unit monitors the operational status of each heating unit and the shared power supply, using feedback signals to detect failures or abnormal conditions. When a problem is detected, the system can alert users or automatically adjust operation to maintain reliability while preserving energy efficiency.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution provides efficient and controlled heating to users in outdoor settings, enhancing comfort while being energy-efficient and adaptable to various user preferences and environmental conditions.
Implementation Method 1
a heating-capable furnishing unit that incorporates a resistive heating element integrated into the furniture structure
Data Source
AI summary
A client device includes a 3D slicer that operates by: automatically generating fin support data based on a selected print angle corresponding to at least one fin support configured to support the object during printing via a 3D printer, the at least one fin support including a vertical triangular fin element having a leading edge corresponding to the angular deviation of the planar surface from a vertical axis and a horizontal base element; generating updated model data by updating the model data to correspond to the print angle, to include the fin support data and further to include sprue data corresponding to a plurality of sprues that couple the leading edge of the vertical triangular fin element to the planar surface at multiple points, wherein the plurality of sprues facilitate separation of the at least one fin support from the object after printing via the 3D printer.