Ceiling or wall light having integrated electrical heater, fan and control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for short-term heating and lighting in small rooms require separate devices, leading to increased space, separate power connections, and lack of integrated energy-saving features and precise temperature control.
Innovation Solution
A device combining LED lighting, electric heating, and a fan with a programmable electronic controller that allows for integrated control and regulation of these elements, enabling adaptive lighting intensity, heating power, and air flow, along with energy-saving features and precise temperature settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If separate electric heaters and lighting devices are used, then each device can be independently controlled, but space requirements increase and separate power connections are needed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a lighting device and an electric heater into a single integrated unit that can be mounted in one location. The housing contains both the lighting element and heating element, allowing both functions to occupy the same spatial footprint while being controlled through a unified interface with separate controls for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated device serves multiple functions simultaneously - providing both illumination and heating capabilities through a single unit. The controller enables independent operation of lighting and heating functions, making the device versatile for environments requiring both functions.
2Ease of operation
If separate electric heaters and lighting devices are used, then each device can be independently controlled, but separate power connections are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple power connections into a single unified power interface. The integrated device accepts one power connection that supplies electricity to both the lighting element and heating element, eliminating the need for separate power connections while maintaining independent control capabilities through the controller.
3Ease of operation
If conventional thermostats are used for heating control, then the heating can be regulated, but the switch-off temperature precision is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a temperature sensor that continuously monitors the ambient temperature and provides feedback to the controller. The controller compares the measured temperature against the target temperature and adjusts the heating element accordingly, enabling precise temperature control and accurate switch-off at the desired temperature threshold.
4Loss of energy
If integrated control functions are added to combine lighting and heating, then energy saving features are enabled, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated controller automatically manages energy consumption by coordinating the operation of lighting and heating functions. It can detect when heating is sufficient and automatically reduce or turn off lighting, or optimize the combination of both functions to minimize overall energy usage without requiring manual intervention.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device provides intuitive operation, energy savings, and precise temperature control by integrating lighting, heating, and ventilation functions within a single unit, reducing space requirements and energy consumption while ensuring safety and convenience.
Implementation Method 1
LED lights are the current state of the art
Implementation Method 2
electric resistance heaters are the current state of the art
Implementation Method 3
at least one fan
Data Source
AI summary
A ceiling light or wall light having a connection to a typical lighting power circuit, having an integrated heating fan function, and an intelligent control for simple operation and functions for saving energy. In order to avoid a cumbersome variation of the heating possibilities (for example, the installation of a heater, placement of an additional heater, and modification of the control of an existing heater), a replacement of the usually already existing lighting takes over this functionality. The device includes a common housing, that contains at least one lighting element, at least one electrical heating element, at least one fan, and at least one programmable electronic controller, by which the lighting, the fan and the heater are controlled and/or regulated, together with and/or separate from each other. All rooms of a building which have lighting and are to be heated only for a limited period may be part of the area of application.