Fluid circulation type heating apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fluid circulation type heating apparatuses face issues with backflow prevention means degradation and inconvenience in replacement, leading to repair costs and resource waste due to the need for dismantling the heating apparatus.
Innovation Solution
A fluid circulation type heating apparatus with a removably installed backflow prevention means, allowing easy replacement by incorporating a cap with a fixing portion and a backflow prevention means installation portion, and a storage tank with a detachable design for accommodating the backflow prevention means, made of an elastic polymer material.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the backflow prevention means is permanently installed in the heating apparatus, then the device structure is stable and reliable, but the replacement of the backflow prevention means becomes difficult and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is divided into a first housing and a second housing that can be separated from each other. The backflow prevention means is installed in the second housing, which can be detached from the first housing. This segmentation allows the backflow prevention means to remain stably installed during operation while enabling easy removal and replacement by simply separating the two housing parts.
2Ease of repair
If the heating apparatus is dismantled to replace the backflow prevention means, then the backflow prevention means can be replaced, but the repair process becomes time-consuming and costly
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the housing into separable first and second housing parts, with the backflow prevention means located in the detachable second housing, the design enables quick access to the backflow prevention means without dismantling the entire heating apparatus. Users can simply separate the two housing parts to replace the backflow prevention means, significantly reducing repair time and effort.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the backflow prevention means is difficult to replace, then the device structure remains intact, but resource waste increases due to disposal of the entire heating apparatus
Solution Approach 1:
The separable housing design with the backflow prevention means located in the detachable second housing allows users to replace only the specific component that has degraded rather than discarding the entire heating apparatus. This extends the usable life of the heating apparatus by enabling maintenance and component replacement, thereby reducing resource waste.
4Device complexity
If the backflow prevention means is permanently fixed, then the device is simpler in structure, but the adaptability for maintenance and repair is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is segmented into a first housing and a second housing that can be easily separated. The backflow prevention means is installed in the second housing, which can be detached from the first housing. This segmentation maintains relative structural simplicity while providing adaptability for maintenance, as users can access and replace the backflow prevention means by simply separating the two housing parts without complex disassembly procedures.
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 easy replacement of the backflow prevention means by users, reducing repair costs and prolonging the lifespan of the heating apparatus, thus addressing the inconvenience and resource waste associated with conventional systems.
Implementation Method 1
a boiler (20) which heats and expands a fluid
Implementation Method 2
a backflow prevention means (50) removably installed in the housing and configured to, when mounted to the housing, communicate with the circulation line disposed between the boiler and the storage tank, the backflow prevention means configured to allow the fluid to flow in one direction through the circulation line
Data Source
AI summary
A fluid circulation type heating apparatus includes: a circulation line; a heat radiation member installed on the circulation line; a boiler configured to heat and expand a fluid; a storage tank configured to store the fluid and to supply the fluid to the boiler; a controller configured to control the boiler; and a housing configured to accommodate the boiler and the controller. The apparatus further includes: a backflow prevention means removably installed in the housing and configured to, when mounted to the housing, communicate with the circulation line disposed between the boiler and the storage tank, the backflow prevention means configured to allow the fluid to flow in one direction through the circulation line.