Heating assembly with electric infrared heating element and the use thereof
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electric space heaters are inefficient, costly, and unevenly heat rooms, leading to discomfort and increased energy consumption, while also risking overheating and drafts, especially in areas like toilet facilities where they are not effectively warming the user without heating the ambient air.
Innovation Solution
An infrared surface heating arrangement with an electric infrared surface element emitting far infrared radiation, featuring a reflective polyurethane coating and a polyethylene terephthalate heating mat with spaced openings, designed for thermal insulation and even heat distribution, which can be easily assembled and secured to walls or ceilings without significant structural changes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If conventional electric space heaters are used for heating rooms, then the ambient air is heated via convection, but the heating is uneven and energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces conventional convection-based heating systems with infrared radiation technology. The infrared heating element emits radiant energy that directly heats objects and surfaces without heating the ambient air through convection, thereby eliminating the need for air circulation and reducing energy consumption while providing uniform heating across the room.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the fundamental heating parameter from convection (air-based heat transfer) to radiation (infrared energy transfer). By using infrared wavelengths to directly heat surfaces and objects, the system achieves more uniform temperature distribution and reduces the total energy required for heating, as heat is not lost to air movement and convection currents.
2Temperature
If conventional radiant heaters heat surfaces directly, then heating cost increases, but the user experiences overheating risk
Solution Approach 1:
The infrared heating system provides localized heating by directing radiant energy to specific areas and objects as needed. The heating intensity can be controlled and distributed evenly across different surfaces, preventing concentrated overheating at specific points while still achieving effective surface heating. This localized approach reduces the risk of overheating injuries while maintaining comfortable surface temperatures.
3Loss of energy
If conventional heating systems heat the entire room air, then ventilation causes heat loss, but the room can be heated uniformly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces air-based convection heating with infrared radiation heating. Since infrared radiation directly heats objects and surfaces without relying on air circulation, the heated air does not need to be retained or recirculated. This eliminates heat loss through ventilation while still achieving uniform heating of the room environment through direct radiation to surfaces and occupants.
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 solution provides efficient, cost-effective, and even heating, reducing energy consumption and the risk of overheating, while maintaining user comfort and hygiene, and can be used in various settings without requiring a public electricity grid connection.
Implementation Method 1
an electric infrared surface element as infrared surface heating in a far infrared range from 5 to 200 μm
Implementation Method 2
a second layer containing a plastic-like material containing a polyurethane compound and designed as a reflective coating
Implementation Method 3
a first layer as a rear wall for heat insulation
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AI summary
The invention relates to an infrared panel heating arrangement with an infrared panel heater for use in sanitary facilities, in particular portable, preferably mobile, toilet facilities, washing facilities, in toilet seats, toilet lids, mobile phones, car washes, loading ramps, in the rear area of trucks, defrosting systems of cold stores and / or winter antifreeze systems.