Distributed vertical flame burner
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional gas burners with concentric rings for improved heat distribution are often complex, visually unappealing, and limited in flame area, leading to efficiency issues and 'dirty flame' problems.
Innovation Solution
A burner design featuring a base with a cap that defines a distribution cavity and a convex outer surface with outlets distributed over the entire exterior surface, providing even heat distribution and flame coverage without the need for increased height or complexity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If concentric burner rings are used to distribute heat outwardly, then heat distribution is improved, but burner height increases and device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The burner surface is segmented into multiple discrete outlet openings distributed across the cap surface, rather than using continuous concentric rings. This segmentation allows heat distribution across the entire burner area while maintaining a compact, simple structure without vertical layering.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a vertical arrangement (concentric rings at different heights) to a horizontal distribution pattern (outlets spread across the cap surface). By distributing outlets in the horizontal plane rather than stacking them vertically, the burner achieves broad heat distribution without increasing height or structural complexity.
2Temperature
If concentric burner rings are used to distribute heat outwardly, then heat distribution is improved, but burner height increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention transitions from a vertical arrangement (concentric rings at different heights) to a horizontal distribution pattern (outlets spread across the cap surface). By distributing outlets in the horizontal plane rather than stacking them vertically, the burner achieves broad heat distribution without increasing height or structural complexity.
3Area of stationary object
If flames are directed outwardly with large flame size, then heat distribution area is increased, but energy efficiency decreases due to dirty flame
Solution Approach 1:
Different regions of the cap surface have outlets strategically positioned to create appropriate flame characteristics in different zones. The distribution pattern ensures proper air-fuel mixing and flame attachment across the entire surface, maintaining efficiency while achieving broad heat distribution.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the flame delivery parameters by using multiple small distributed outlets instead of large centralized openings. This parameter change allows the flame to be distributed across a larger area while maintaining proper combustion efficiency and avoiding dirty flame conditions through appropriate outlet sizing and distribution.
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 burner achieves efficient and even heat distribution across a larger area, enhancing cooking efficiency and aesthetics by ensuring consistent flame coverage over the entire grate surface.
Implementation Method 1
The outlets are distributed over the entire exterior surface... providing even heat distribution and flame coverage
Implementation Method 2
a fuel-burning cooking burner includes a base defining an outer periphery and an inner open area
Data Source
AI summary
A fuel-burning cooking burner includes a base defining an outer periphery and an inner open area. The burner further includes a cap coupled with the base around the outer periphery thereof and extending over the open area to define a distribution cavity on an interior side of the cap. The cap further defines a convex outer surface extending opposite the distribution cavity and a plurality of outlets extending through the cap from the distribution cavity to the exterior surface. The outlets are distributed over the entire exterior surface.