Grooved Ceramic Floor Heating Assembly for Easier Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing floor heating systems are technically complex, prone to component damage during installation, suffer from poor heat conductivity and high maintenance challenges, and are limited to single-use applications for either water or electric heating.
Innovation Solution
A floor integrated system featuring a floor tile with grooves connected to a base plate via a support assembly that includes a heat conducting piece and positioning support in an up-and-down lapping mode, with a reflecting film for enhanced heat retention, modular design for easy assembly and repair, and adaptable for both water and electric heating.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional floor heating methods (water or electric) are used with traditional installation approaches, then heating function is achieved, but the installation process becomes technically complicated and requires considerable site operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the heating pipe support function directly into the floor tile structure by forming grooves on the bottom surface of the floor tile. This merging of support function into the floor tile eliminates the need for separate support components and complex installation procedures, thereby simplifying the overall installation process while maintaining heating functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The floor tile is segmented with multiple grooves formed on its bottom surface, allowing independent positioning and support of heating pipes within each groove. This segmentation enables flexible adaptation to different heating pipe layouts while maintaining a simple overall structure, reducing installation complexity
2Reliability
If conventional floor heating tiles are used before concrete sets, then floor heating installation is enabled, but the components laid are at risk of being damaged and the tiles tend to tilt
Solution Approach 1:
The heating pipes are pre-positioned within the grooves formed on the bottom surface of the floor tile before concrete pouring. This preliminary positioning ensures that the pipes are protected from damage during concrete setting and prevents floor tile tilting, as the pipes are securely held within the groove structures rather than being loosely laid on the surface
3Loss of energy
If conventional floor heating tiles are used, then floor heating is achieved, but the heat conducting effect between the tile and set concrete is poor leading to heat loss
Solution Approach 1:
The floor tile is designed with grooves on its bottom surface that create localized contact points with the concrete subfloor. This local quality enhancement ensures concentrated heat transfer zones where the heating pipes are positioned, improving heat conducting effectiveness between the tile and concrete while reducing overall heat loss through the floor structure
4Ease of repair
If conventional floor heating tiles with large overall thickness are used, then structural integrity is maintained, but maintenance and repair become challenging in case of pipe or wire breakdown
Solution Approach 1:
The floor tile is designed with grooves that segment the internal space, allowing heating pipes to be positioned in dedicated channels. This segmentation enables easier access to pipes for maintenance and repair by creating defined pathways, reducing the need to remove entire thick floor tile sections while maintaining structural integrity
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 system provides convenient installation, high heat utilization, reduced maintenance, and versatility for both water and electric heating applications, with improved thermal efficiency and recyclable components, addressing the limitations of conventional systems.
Implementation Method 1
A reflecting film is arranged between the heat conducting piece and the positioning support
Implementation Method 2
a heat conducting piece (21) arranged between the grooves (11) and the base plate (3)... The heat conducting piece is a tubular profile for hot water to circulate therein and conduct heat
Implementation Method 3
The positioning support (23) is a rectangular cross-sectional hollow profile, and has lower parts at two laterals thereof provided with positioning and heat-dissipating fins
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AI summary
A recycling constant-temperature ceramic floor integrated system includes a floor tile (1). A plurality of grooves (11) is formed in a bottom surface of the floor tile (1). The bottom surface of the floor tile (1) is connected to a base plate (3). A support assembly (2) is laid between each groove (11) and the base plate (3). The support assembly (2) includes a heat conducting piece (21) and a positioning support (23) mounted in an up-and-down lapping mode. A reflecting film (22) is disposed between the heat conducting piece (21) and the positioning support (23). The base plate (3) uses a net-structure plate piece, and buckle sockets (32) and buckle blocks (31) are disposed at the periphery of the base plate (3).