Fire Tornado Inducer Using Angled Air Nozzles

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods lack the capability to safely and controllably create a fire tornado, a majestic rotating column of flames, for observation without the risks associated with natural occurrences.

Innovation Solution

A system comprising a flame element and a series of air nozzles positioned around it, angled to create eddy currents and turbulent wind, inducing a fire tornado by delivering air flow that interacts with the flame to form a swirling vortex.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Illumination intensity

If natural fire tornadoes are observed, then the majestic phenomenon can be witnessed, but safety risks and uncontrolled conditions increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefire tornado visual effectVSAvoidsafety risks

Core Design Contradiction:

Illumination intensityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The invention extracts the essential components needed to create a fire tornado (flame source and air flow) and separates them from the dangerous uncontrolled natural conditions. By using a controlled flame element and regulated air nozzles, the phenomenon is isolated into a safe, manageable system that eliminates the harmful aspects of natural fire tornadoes while preserving the visual spectacle.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces intermediary control mechanisms between the fire source and the environment. The controlled air nozzles act as mediators that regulate the interaction between air and flame, creating the tornado effect in a controlled manner. This intermediary control allows the phenomenon to be observed safely without direct exposure to uncontrolled fire forces.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If controlled air flow is delivered to create eddy currents, then fire tornado formation is achieved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefire tornado controlVSAvoidnozzle and flame element configuration

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention divides the air delivery system into multiple segmented nozzles arranged around the flame element. Each nozzle can be independently positioned and angled to create the necessary eddy currents. This segmentation allows for precise control of air flow patterns while maintaining a modular, manageable structure that isn't overly complex.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs curved and angled nozzle configurations that follow circular or radial patterns around the flame element. This spherical/geometric arrangement naturally guides air flow to create rotational eddy currents, achieving the fire tornado effect through elegant geometric design rather than complex mechanical controls.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

3Reliability

If air nozzles are positioned at specific angles around the flame element, then eddy currents are created, but manufacturing precision requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefire tornado consistencyVSAvoidnozzle angle and position

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent positions multiple nozzles at equivalent angular intervals around the flame element, creating a symmetrical configuration. This equipotential arrangement ensures that each nozzle contributes equally to the eddy current formation, providing consistent and reliable fire tornado generation. The symmetrical design tolerates minor manufacturing variations while maintaining overall system reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #12Equipotentiality

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

Enables the controlled creation of a fire tornado, allowing for the observation of this phenomenon in a safe and controlled environment, enhancing the experience of fire's majesty without the dangers of natural occurrences.

Implementation Method 1

the air flow is such that eddy currents are created, which along with the heat of the flames, results in inducing the fire tornado

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectEddy currents: Eddy Currents

Implementation Method 2

a series of nozzles that deliver the flow of air into the area of the flame element. The air flow is such that eddy currents are created, which along with the heat of the flames, results in inducing the fire tornado

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectTurbulence: Turbulence

Implementation Method 3

The flame element is then ignited. The embodiment also includes setting a plurality of air nozzles around the periphery of the flame element

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectCombustion: Combustion

Data Source

PatentUS12259127B2Firenado insert, pit and method

Publication Date: 2025.03.25 LANG PATRICK

AI summary

A device to induce a fire tornado with a swirling vortex of flames rising into the air. The device includes a flame element and a series of nozzles that deliver the flow of air into the area of the flame element. The air flow is such that eddy currents are created, which along with the heat of the flames, results in inducing the fire tornado.