Hexagonal Sauna Layout with Central Heaters for Heat Circulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hexagonal saunas designed for large groups lack efficient air circulation and heat distribution, leading to low energy efficiency and limited visibility, and existing mechanical solutions are inefficient or cumbersome.
Innovation Solution
A hexagonal sauna design with specific wall angles (α = 100-150°, β = 70-160°, γ = 100-140°) and a sloping ceiling (8-15°) optimized for air circulation, combined with central heaters and benches parallel to walls, using CFD simulation for optimal heat distribution and user visibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a large hexagonal sauna cabin is designed to accommodate over 50 people, then the capacity and visibility are improved, but the heat distribution and air circulation become insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a hexagonal geometric configuration with specifically optimized internal angles (60-120°) to facilitate thermal convection patterns. The curved thermal pathways created by the hexagonal shape enable more uniform heat distribution across large spaces compared to traditional rectangular designs, directly addressing the heat distribution challenge in large-capacity saunas.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces a vertical dimension to heat distribution by positioning heaters at elevated positions and utilizing the vertical space for thermal convection. The multi-level bench arrangement and vertical air flow pathways create three-dimensional heat circulation, improving temperature uniformity throughout the large volume of the sauna cabin.
2Device complexity
If traditional mechanical solutions are used to support air movement, then the structure is simple, but the air circulation efficiency is low
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements passive thermal convection systems that utilize natural buoyancy forces to drive air circulation without mechanical assistance. Hot air rising from heated stones and benches creates natural convection currents that continuously circulate air throughout the cabin, eliminating the need for complex mechanical air movement devices while maintaining high circulation efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention optimizes thermal parameters such as heater temperature, stone surface temperature, and air temperature gradients to enhance natural convection. By carefully controlling these thermal parameters and their spatial distribution, the system achieves efficient air circulation through passive thermal buoyancy rather than mechanical means.
3Ease of manufacture
If the ceiling is flat and heaters are positioned conventionally, then the construction is simple, but the heat distribution and user comfort are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs an asymmetric ceiling design with varying heights and angled surfaces that strategically direct thermal convection patterns toward user areas. The asymmetric geometry creates optimized thermal pathways that enhance heat distribution to benches and seating areas while maintaining reasonable construction complexity through modular panel systems.
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
Enhances air circulation and heat distribution, reduces energy consumption, and improves user visibility and sauna master comfort, while accommodating up to 200 users efficiently.
Implementation Method 1
The increase in humidity as well as the release of thermal energy from the heated stones ensures a rapid increase in the interior temperature and humidity. Its task is to move air masses in such a way as to distribute the temperature evenly
Implementation Method 2
The ceiling of the sauna cabin is inclined at an angle of 8° and rises towards the audience... the arrangement of the ceiling walls and the arrangement of the heater were selected using calculations using three-dimensional CFD simulation, thanks to which the optimal parameters of speed, pressure, temperature, in terms of inlet flow rate, location and technical parameters are determined to guarantee optimal circulation and speed of warm air inside the sauna cabin
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AI summary
A sauna consisting of six walls with sauna heaters, rows of sauna benches and a space for a sauna master, characterized in that the walls (1) and (1') as well as the walls (2) and (2') are pairs of equal length, in front of each wall (1) and (1') and in front of the wall (3) there are cascading rows of benches (5) located parallel to these walls, in the center of the cabin there is a set of sauna heaters (P1-P5), which are set with their longer edges, parallel to the walls (1, 1', 2, 2' and 3), where the internal surfaces of the heaters (P1-P5) create space for the sauna master (8), and the ceiling (15) of the sauna cabin is at an angle of 5-15°, and rises towards the audience, and the angles α between walls (1 and 3) and (1' and 3) are 100-150°, the angles β between walls (1 and 2) and (1' and 2') are 70- 160° and the angles γ between walls (2 and 4) and (2' and 4) are 100-140°.