Heating medium temperature control device having dehumidification function

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Problem

Existing heating devices, such as hot water mats, lack the ability to provide cooling and dehumidification functions, and are prone to overheating during dehumidification, which affects their performance and lifespan.

Innovation Solution

A heating medium temperature control device equipped with a thermoelectric element, a heat exchange part, and a bypass circulation structure, which includes a controller to manage temperature and humidity levels, and an auxiliary heat dissipation part to prevent overheating.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a thermoelectric element is used to provide cooling function, then the device can supply both hot and cold water, but the heating medium may overheat during dehumidification operation

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecooling functionVSAvoidheating medium temperature

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The heating medium circulation path is divided into two separate paths: a main path through the heat exchange part and a bypass path. The switching part enables selective routing of the heating medium between these paths, allowing temperature control during dehumidification by diverting excess heated fluid through the bypass.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The switching part dynamically adjusts the circulation path based on operational mode and temperature conditions. During dehumidification, it transitions between routing heating medium through the heat exchange part for cooling and through the bypass for temperature maintenance, preventing overheating.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Productivity

If the heating medium temperature is lowered for dehumidification, then dehumidification performance improves, but the device cannot provide heating function effectively

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedehumidification performanceVSAvoidheating medium temperature

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically switches between operational modes using the switching part. In dehumidification mode, the heating medium is routed through the bypass to maintain higher temperature for effective dehumidification. In heating mode, the full heating capability is restored by routing through the heat exchange part.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The circulation system is segmented into dehumidification path and heating path, allowing independent optimization of each function without compromising the other.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Stability of the object's composition

If continuous circulation of heating medium is maintained, then temperature control is stable, but energy is wasted during dehumidification mode

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetemperature control stabilityVSAvoidenergy consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The circulation system dynamically adjusts flow paths based on operational needs. During dehumidification, the bypass is activated to reduce unnecessary circulation through the heat exchange part, minimizing energy consumption while maintaining stable temperature control through the switching mechanism.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

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 device effectively controls temperature and humidity, enhances dehumidification performance, and extends the device's lifespan by preventing overheating.

Implementation Method 1

a thermoelectric element having a heating surface and a heat absorbing surface is used in a cold and hot water temperature control device to selectively supply cold water and hot water

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermoelectric effect: Peltier Effect

Implementation Method 2

The heat exchange part may include a thermoelectric element and a heating medium block disposed on one side of the thermoelectric element and provided with a flow path through which the heating medium returned from the temperature regulating apparatus is transferred to the main tank

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectHeat exchange: Heat Exchanger

Data Source

PatentUS20250386960A1Heating medium temperature control device having dehumidification function

Publication Date: 2025.12.25 GLOBAL HIGH TECH ELECTRONICS

AI summary

Disclosed herein is a heating medium temperature control device having a dehumidification function. The device is connected to a temperature regulating apparatus and controls a temperature of a circulating heating medium. The device includes a main tank containing the heating medium, a heat exchange part, a switching part, and a heating medium circulation part. The heat exchange part includes a thermoelectric element and a heating medium block provided with a flow path through which the heating medium is returned from the temperature regulating apparatus to the main tank. The switching part includes a bypass inlet, and first and second bypass outlets. The heating medium circulation part includes an inflow line connecting the temperature regulating apparatus and the heating medium block, a discharge line connecting the first bypass outlet and the temperature regulating apparatus, and a bypass line connecting the second bypass outlet and the heating medium block.