Compact Dry Radiator with Integrated Air Filtration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional dry radiators and air purifiers are bulky, noisy, and lack coordinated action, leading to inefficient air circulation and hygiene issues due to dust redistribution in environments.

Innovation Solution

A single, compact structure integrating a heat generator with air filtering means, featuring electrical resistors, thermal insulation, and programmable electronic control for coordinated heating and purification, utilizing a heat generator and air filtering unit with sensors and a ventilation system for synergistic operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Temperature

If traditional dry radiators are used for heating air, then heating function is provided, but dust is circulated and redistributed throughout the environment compromising hygiene

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveair heatingVSAvoiddust circulation
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines a traditional dry radiator with an air purifier into a single integrated device. The radiator structure incorporates filtration systems, fans, and control units that work together to heat air while simultaneously removing dust particles, thus eliminating the harmful effect of dust circulation while maintaining the heating function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated device performs multiple functions: heating air through electrical resistors, filtering dust through HEPA and pre-filters, and controlling air circulation through fans. This multi-functional design allows a single device to address both heating needs and air quality concerns without requiring separate appliances.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Object-affected harmful factors

If separate air purifiers are used for dust removal, then air purification is achieved, but the devices are bulky, noisy, and lack coordinated action with heating means

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedust removalVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates the air purifier components (filters, fans, control unit) directly into the radiator structure. The filtration system is positioned within the radiator body, and the control unit coordinates both heating and purification functions, creating a compact unified device instead of separate bulky units.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated device combines heating and air purification functions in one unit. The electrical resistors provide heating while the filtration system removes dust, and the control unit manages both functions协调ly, eliminating the need for multiple separate devices and reducing overall complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Temperature

If traditional fixed wall-mounted radiators are used, then heating is provided, but the structure is simple yet lacks coordinated air filtering action

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveair heatingVSAvoidair filtering capability
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms a simple heating device into a multi-functional unit by integrating air filtration capabilities. The radiator now not only heats air through electrical resistors but also filters dust through HEPA and pre-filters, making it adaptable to environments where both heating and air quality are concerns.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The filtration system, including HEPA filters and pre-filters, is merged into the radiator structure. The control unit coordinates the operation of heating elements and filtration systems, enabling the device to perform both heating and air filtering functions effectively in a unified system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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

The integrated dry radiator provides efficient air heating and purification, managing dust and improving environmental hygiene through coordinated and programmable operation, resulting in a simple, compact, and easy-to-manage solution.

Implementation Method 1

electrical resistors for heating air in civil and/or industrial environments

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectJoule heating: Joule Heating

Implementation Method 2

The heat generator 2 and the air filtering means 3 are mounted side by side in the single structure 10, and are separated by a thermal insulation septum 4

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal insulation: Thermal Insulation

Implementation Method 3

air purifiers which recycle the ambient air by forcing it, by means of fans, through filters

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectForced convection: Forced Convection

Data Source

PatentEP3882525B1Dry radiator
Publication Date: 2024.02.28 DL RADIATORS SPA
  • EP3882525B1 patent drawingFigure 1
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  • EP3882525B1 patent drawingFigure 3A~3C

AI summary

A dry radiator (1) comprising a single structure (10) which supports a heat generator (2) housed in a vertical duct (51) travelled upwards by convective motion by an upward flow of heated air, and an outer casing (20), where the single structure (10) supports air filtering means (3) from the dust raised by the convective motion of the air.