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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing heating devices for buildings rely on static heating curves set during installation, which are not validated over time, leading to inefficient energy use and lack of adaptation to changing conditions.

Innovation Solution

A control method that dynamically adjusts the resistance values of an outside temperature device using offset values, allowing for real-time adaptation of the heating device's operating behavior to optimize energy efficiency and accommodate changing conditions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a static heating curve is set during installation, then the heating device operates with a fixed control strategy, but it cannot adapt to changing conditions over time leading to inefficient energy use

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveAdaptability to changing conditionsVSAvoidEnergy efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the static heating curve into a dynamic control system that automatically adapts to changing conditions. The control system determines resistance values of the outside temperature device and adjusts them using offset values, enabling the heating device to dynamically optimize its operation based on actual performance data and changing environmental conditions, thereby resolving the contradiction between adaptability and energy efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the control system continuously monitors the heating device's operation and outside temperature conditions, determines resistance values, and adjusts offset values accordingly. This closed-loop feedback enables the system to learn from past performance and automatically adapt to changing conditions, improving energy efficiency while maintaining adaptability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Device complexity

If the heating curve is set once during installation, then the control system is simple to implement, but assumptions made are not validated over time leading to suboptimal operation

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveControl system complexityVSAvoidOperation reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables the control system to automatically determine resistance values and adjust offset values without requiring manual intervention or validation by users. The system self-calibrates and self-optimizes by continuously monitoring operation and automatically adapting the heating curve, thereby improving reliability while keeping the control system relatively simple to implement

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary determination of resistance values and offset value adjustments automatically as part of the control process. By pre-establishing the framework for automatic adaptation and resistance value determination, the system ensures reliable operation without requiring complex manual validation procedures, thus maintaining simplicity while improving reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

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 more efficient and cost-effective operation of heating devices by dynamically adjusting resistance values based on current conditions, reducing energy consumption while maintaining required heat production.

Implementation Method 1

determining at least one resistance value of an outside temperature device of the heating device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectResistance measurement: Electrical Resistance

Implementation Method 2

controlling the heating device by a control device of the control system, wherein the controlling is carried out by adjusting the at least one resistance value by at least one offset value

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectResistance adjustment: Electrical Resistance

Data Source

PatentEP4350467A1Control method, control system, computer program product and computer readable medium
Publication Date: 2024.04.10 E ON AG
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AI summary

The invention relates to a control method (200) for controlling (206) a heating device (100) for a building (170) by a control system (10), the control method (200) comprising: - determining (202) at least one resistance value (112) of an outside temperature device (110) of the heating device (100) by a detection device (20) of the control system (10), - controlling (206) the heating device (100) by a control device (40) of the control system (10), wherein the controlling (206) is carried out by adjusting the at least one resistance value (112) by at least one offset value (114) by the control device (40). The invention further relates to a control system (10) for controlling (206) a heating device (100) for a building (170), a computer program product (300), and a computer-readable medium (400).