Far Infrared Heating Wire Bundling Microfine Wires
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current heating technologies relying on conduction and convection are inefficient and unable to effectively utilize far-infrared radiation for energy conservation, particularly in large spaces, leading to uneven heating and high energy consumption, which limits their ability to compete with fossil fuels.
Innovation Solution
A method of manufacturing far-infrared radiation thermal wires by bundling microfine wires with specific resistance values and materials to emit far-infrared radiation efficiently, allowing for radiant heating that can be adjusted for optimal energy transfer and uniform heating across large areas.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If conventional heating methods (conduction and convection) are used, then heating can be achieved, but energy efficiency is low and heating uniformity in large spaces is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces conventional conduction and convection heating mechanisms with electromagnetic radiation (far-infrared) heating. The heating wire emits far-infrared radiation that directly heats objects and spaces without requiring physical contact or air circulation, thereby improving energy efficiency and achieving uniform heating across large spaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the heating mechanism from thermal conduction/convection to electromagnetic radiation by selecting specific material compositions (carbon content 1-50%, metal fiber 50-99%) and structural parameters (wire diameter 0.1-10mm, resistance 0.1-100Ω) for the heating wire to optimize far-infrared emission characteristics.
2Loss of energy
If radiant heating via far-infrared radiation is used, then energy efficiency is improved, but current technologies have short travel distance and minimal transmittance rate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses composite materials consisting of metal fibers (50-99%) and carbon materials (1-50%) to create a heating wire that emits effective far-infrared radiation. This composite structure optimizes both the electrical resistance for heat generation and the infrared emission properties, enabling long-distance radiation travel while maintaining high 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
The method enables ultra-high energy conservation by directly using solar-powered electricity, outcompeting fossil fuels, and providing uniform heating in large spaces, reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions, thus delaying climate change.
Implementation Method 1
making microfine wire that emits far-infrared radiation as it generates heat according to the resistance value when electricity is flowed in
Implementation Method 2
radiant heating via far-infrared radiation directly transfers heat and, thus, has high energy efficiency compared to its energy consumption
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AI summary
The present invention relates generally to a method of manufacturing far-infrared radiation thermal wire and far-infrared radiation thermal wire thereby, more particularly, a method of manufacturing far-infrared radiation thermal wire and far-infrared radiation thermal wire manufactured thereby, in which electric power is supplied with a predetermined resistance value.According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method of manufacturing far-infrared radiation thermal wire comprise steps of: making microfine wire that emits far-infrared radiation as it generates heat according to the resistance value when electricity is flowed in; making one strand of thermal wire by bundling many strands of the microfine wire that are in contact of each other; and making two or more groups each of the groups having different resistance value and comprising one or more microfine wires that have identical resistance value in order to make the bundle into an effective geometric structure that well radiates electric dipole radiation while emitting far-infrared radiation.