Indoor self-regulating electric heating system based on carbon-based electric heating coating

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electric heating coatings face durability issues and lack even heating and safety in indoor applications, limiting their effectiveness and lifespan.

Innovation Solution

A carbon-based electric heating coating system with a heating part and circuit control system, using conductive copper strips and a carbon-based film, integrated with a transformer and control components, ensuring even heating and durability comparable to the wall surface.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Duration of action of stationary object

If traditional electric heating coatings are applied to walls, then heating function is provided, but durability is poor and lifespan is short

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelifespan of heating coatingVSAvoiddurability of heating coating
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a composite coating system consisting of a primer layer and a heating coating layer. The primer layer provides strong adhesion to the wall substrate, while the heating coating layer containing carbon-based materials provides the heating function. This composite structure ensures both durability and functionality, with the coating system lasting as long as the wall itself.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Temperature

If heating coating is applied to provide heating function, then heating capability is achieved, but heating uniformity is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheating uniformityVSAvoidheating uniformity
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The heating coating contains uniformly distributed carbon-based materials (carbon fiber, graphene, carbon nanotubes, and conductive carbon black) that provide consistent heating properties across different locations. This uniform distribution of heat-generating materials ensures even heating throughout the coated area, eliminating cold spots and temperature variations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Object-affected harmful factors

If heating coating is applied to wall surface, then heating function is provided, but safety is compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesafety of heating systemVSAvoidsafe operation
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The heating coating is applied as a thin film on the wall surface, which provides inherent safety advantages. The thin film structure limits the amount of energy stored in the heating element, reducing the risk of catastrophic failure. Additionally, the coating can be designed with appropriate thickness to prevent overheating and ensure safe operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

4Temperature

If heating coating is applied to provide heating, then heating function is achieved, but coating thickness must be controlled for even heating

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeven heatingVSAvoidcoating application control
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The primer layer is applied first to create a uniform base surface with appropriate adhesion properties. This preliminary action ensures that the subsequent heating coating layer is applied uniformly and maintains consistent thickness. The primer layer prepares the substrate to receive the heating coating, making the overall application process easier to control and ensuring even heating performance.

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

The system provides even heating, safety, and durability, with a lifespan matching the wall, offering efficient and economical heating with remote control capabilities.

Implementation Method 1

the heating part includes a wall heating coating, conductive copper strips, an external circuit, a transformer, and a control system; the wall heating coating is a film formed by applying a carbon-based electric heating coating

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectJoule heating: Joule Heating

Implementation Method 2

the carbon-based electric heating coating includes: a water-based emulsion as a binder (5%-20%), and 1-10% of carbon fiber (specifications of 2 mm and 50 μm), 1-10% of graphene, 1-10% of carbon nanotubes, and 1-20% of conductive carbon black as an electrically conductive material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical conduction: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 3

the heating part includes a wall heating coating, conductive copper strips, an external circuit, a transformer, and a control system

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS20250267768A1Indoor self-regulating electric heating system based on carbon-based electric heating coating
Publication Date: 2025.08.21 ZHENGZHOU UNIV
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AI summary

An indoor self-regulating electric heating system based on a carbon-based electric heating coating is provided, including a heating part, where the heating part includes a wall heating coating, conductive copper strips, and an external circuit; the wall heating coating is a film formed by applying a carbon-based electric heating coating. This application adopts the indoor self-regulating electric heating system based on a carbon-based electric heating coating, where the heating coating is firmly bonded to the wall and has good durability, with a lifespan being consistent with that of the wall, thus solving the durability issue of the heating coating application. The heating coating is thin, heats evenly, and ensures the safe operation of the system.