Induction heating systems

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional induction cooking requires ferrous cooking vessels, limiting the use of non-ferrous materials and offering restricted flexibility in cooking techniques and applications.

Innovation Solution

The use of non-ferrous cooking vessels with integrated or externally positioned ferrous elements that receive electromagnetic radiation to heat, allowing for targeted and strategic heating of contents without heating the vessel itself.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Temperature

If ferrous cooking vessels are used for induction cooking, then electromagnetic radiation can effectively heat the vessel, but the flexibility in material selection and cooking applications is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveheating efficiencyVSAvoidmaterial selection flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

TemperatureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The cooking system is divided into two functional segments: a non-ferrous cooking vessel for containing food and a separate ferrous heating element for receiving electromagnetic radiation. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while working together as an integrated system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The ferrous heating element acts as an intermediary between the electromagnetic radiation source and the non-ferrous cooking vessel. It absorbs the electromagnetic energy and transfers it as thermal energy to the vessel, enabling indirect heating of the cooking contents.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Use of energy by moving object

If traditional ferrous vessels are used, then induction heating works effectively, but the vessel itself absorbs heat requiring direct contact with the heat source

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveenergy transfer efficiencyVSAvoidheating method flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Use of energy by moving objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces direct thermal contact heating with electromagnetic field-based heating. The ferrous heating element converts electromagnetic energy to thermal energy, which then transfers to the non-ferrous vessel, eliminating the need for direct contact between the heat source and cooking vessel.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If non-ferrous cooking vessels are used, then material flexibility and cooking applications expand, but electromagnetic radiation cannot directly heat the vessel

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecooking application flexibilityVSAvoidvessel heating capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The ferrous heating element serves as a thermal mediator that bridges the gap between electromagnetic radiation and non-ferrous vessel heating. It absorbs electromagnetic energy and transfers thermal energy to the vessel, enabling non-ferrous materials to be used effectively in induction cooking systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 flexible and efficient heating of non-ferrous cooking vessels, expanding cooking options and applications beyond traditional ferrous vessel limitations, including food packaging, assembly processes, and medical device designs.

Implementation Method 1

an electromagnetic radiation source emits electromagnetic waves or radiation that cause the ferrous cooking vessel to heat up

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction heating: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

delivering electromagnetic radiation, by an electromagnetic radiation source, to the medical device

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation absorption: Absorption (EM radiation)

Implementation Method 3

the heat from the ferrous material is transferred to the object for heating the object

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Data Source

PatentUS10864359B2Induction heating systems

Publication Date: 2020.12.15 FRYSHMAN BERNARD

AI summary

A medical delivery device includes a first compartment configured to hold at least a portion of an activator that activates one or more molecular nanomachines. The first compartment includes a first wall that includes a first ferrous material, where the first wall is configured to disintegrate in response to first electromagnetic radiation received by the first ferrous material such that the activator activates the one or more molecular nanomachines. The device includes a second compartment configured to hold the one or more molecular nanomachines, wherein the second compartment includes a second wall that includes a second ferrous material, and wherein the second wall is configured to disintegrate and release the one or more molecular nanomachines into a patient in response to second electromagnetic radiation received by the second ferrous material.