Foldable heating apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Vehicles require efficient and environmentally friendly power sources to replace greenhouse gas emitting components, and existing solutions do not effectively integrate heating and configurable surfaces with electric vehicle batteries for versatile and space-efficient use.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus that includes a heating surface electrically coupled with an electric vehicle's battery, a configurable surface, and a hinge, allowing for multiple configurations to optimize space usage and simplify setup and storage, with the ability to decouple from the vehicle for independent operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a heating apparatus is integrated with a vehicle using traditional power sources, then heating functionality is provided, but greenhouse gas emissions occur and environmental friendliness is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The heating apparatus utilizes the electric vehicle's own battery power source to provide heating functionality, eliminating the need for external fossil fuel-based generators or traditional power sources that emit greenhouse gases. The system serves itself by using the vehicle's existing electrical infrastructure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed heating apparatus is permanently mounted on the vehicle, then heating functionality is always available, but space efficiency is reduced and versatility is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The heating apparatus is divided into separable components that can be detached from the vehicle. The heating surface and configurable surface can be removed and stored independently, allowing the system to transition between a permanently mounted state for continuous availability and a portable state for space efficiency and versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus transitions from a static, permanently mounted configuration to a dynamic, portable configuration. The hinge mechanism enables the apparatus to change its state between attached and detached, providing adaptability for different usage scenarios and storage requirements.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a hinge mechanism is added to enable folding and configuration changes, then space efficiency and versatility are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge mechanism merges the heating surface and configurable surface into a single integrated assembly that can fold and reconfigure. This combination provides multiple configuration options (folded, extended, angled positions) while maintaining a compact form factor, achieving versatility without requiring multiple separate components.
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 apparatus provides a space-efficient and user-friendly solution for heating and configuration needs, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by utilizing electric vehicle batteries and enabling easy setup and storage, while maintaining functionality both on and off the vehicle.
Implementation Method 1
The heating surface can electrically couple with a battery of the electric vehicle. The battery can provide power to the heating surface.
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus that can include a heating surface, a configurable surface, and a hinge. The heating surface can be electrically couple with a power source. The hinge can couple with the heating surface and the configurable surface.