Electric Heating Tile with Modular Copper Pipe and Magnetic Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing architectural interior materials lack functionality and are difficult to install, repair, and pose safety risks due to complex construction and electromagnetic interference, with planar heating elements being fragile and prone to moisture damage.

Innovation Solution

An electric heating tile with a copper pipe and copper film inside, equipped with a heating cable, magnetic members for easy installation, and a control module for temperature measurement and safe heating control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of energy

If electric wire heating type is used, then heating efficiency is improved, but construction complexity and labor requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveheating efficiencyVSAvoidconstruction complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of energyVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The heating system is divided into modular heating tiles that can be independently installed and replaced. Each tile contains a complete heating unit with copper pipe, heating cable, and control module, eliminating the need for complex continuous wiring and cement work while maintaining efficient radiant heating performance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The traditional mechanical installation process involving cement pouring and wire laying is replaced by a modular tile system that uses magnetic attachment and simple electrical connections. The heating function is maintained through the copper pipe and heating cable integration within each tile module.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Object-generated harmful factors

If planar heating element is used, then electromagnetic wave emission is reduced, but strength and moisture resistance deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveelectromagnetic wave emissionVSAvoidheating element strength

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-generated harmful factorsVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The heating element configuration is changed from planar to linear (copper pipe with heating cable), which reduces electromagnetic wave emission while maintaining structural strength. The copper pipe provides mechanical protection and the heating cable inside ensures continuous heating function with improved durability against moisture and physical damage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Loss of energy

If heating wire and heat-conducting solution are used, then heating function is achieved, but connection reliability and safety deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveheating functionVSAvoidconnection reliability

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of energyVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The heat-conducting solution is removed from the system and replaced by direct thermal contact through the copper pipe wall. The heating cable is inserted inside the copper pipe, eliminating the need for external heat-conducting paste and ensuring reliable thermal transfer through the copper material itself, which also provides electrical insulation and mechanical protection.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

4Ease of operation

If heating wire fitting groove is machined, then heating wire insertion is enabled, but manufacturing complexity and workability worsen

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveheating wire insertionVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of machining a groove to insert the heating wire, the heating cable is placed inside the copper pipe during pipe fabrication. This inversion of the insertion process eliminates the need for post-manufacturing groove machining and simplifies both production and installation while ensuring secure positioning of the heating cable.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

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

Facilitates easy heat release, safe installation, and reliable temperature control, minimizing electromagnetic interference and enhancing durability and maintenance.

Implementation Method 1

heat is emitted from an upper surface of the tile by a heating cable inserted inside the copper pipe

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectJoule heating: Joule Heating

Implementation Method 2

radiant heating, which heats a floor or wall and warms the room by radiation from the floor or wall

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal radiation: Thermal Radiation

Implementation Method 3

a layer consisting of a copper pipe and a copper film is mounted inside the tile and heat is emitted from an upper surface of the tile

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Data Source

PatentEP4615160A1Smart tile with embedded electric heating coil

Publication Date: 2025.09.10 DESIGN & TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC

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AI summary

An electric heating tile is provided. An electric heating tile according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first layer in which a copper pipe is provided, a second layer provided on the first layer and patterned with at least one copper film, a top cover covering an upper surface of the second layer, and a bottom cover covering a lower surface of the first layer, in which in the top cover and the bottom lower cover, at least one magnetic member is attached to one side surface.