Infrared heater
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing infrared heaters with reflector bodies are insufficiently effective in directing infrared radiation in a specific spatial direction, leading to uneven heating of living spaces or selected areas, often requiring multiple units to achieve desired heating.
Innovation Solution
The infrared heater features reflection sections inclined at different angles relative to a longitudinal axis, allowing for targeted emission of infrared radiation, with additional sections deflecting radiation further, and a housing design that includes a thermally conductive material and a front panel for protection and efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If reflection sections are designed with uniform angles, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the infrared radiation cannot be directed precisely in predetermined directions
Solution Approach 1:
The reflector body is divided into multiple reflection sections (at least three sections) with different inclination angles relative to the longitudinal axis. Each section can be independently designed and manufactured, allowing precise control of infrared radiation direction while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through modular construction.
Solution Approach 2:
Different reflection sections are assigned different local properties (inclination angles) optimized for specific directional control. The first reflection section has a first inclination angle, the second reflection section has a second inclination angle, and the third reflection section has a third inclination angle, enabling precise targeting of infrared radiation to specific areas.
2Area of stationary object
If multiple infrared heaters are used to achieve desired heating coverage, then the heating coverage is sufficient, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention expands the heating coverage by utilizing three-dimensional spatial distribution of infrared radiation through multiple reflection sections at different angles. This allows a single heater unit to cover areas that would traditionally require multiple units, as the radiation is distributed across different spatial directions simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The reflector body with multiple differently angled reflection sections performs multiple functions simultaneously: it directs infrared radiation to multiple different areas, provides adjustable directional control, and achieves comprehensive heating coverage all within a single integrated structure.
3Manufacturing precision
If reflection sections are inclined at different angles, then the infrared radiation can be directed precisely, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The reflector body is segmented into independently manufacturable reflection sections, each with specific inclination angles. This allows each section to be manufactured separately with precise angle control using standard fabrication techniques, then assembled into the complete reflector body, maintaining ease of manufacture while achieving precise angular control.
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
This configuration enables precise and even heating of areas by controlling infrared radiation direction and distribution, improving heating efficiency and reducing the need for multiple units.
Implementation Method 1
the reflector body (2) has a first and a second planar reflection section (3a, 3b) for arranging an infrared emitter (5) in each section and a reflector opening (4) opposite the reflection sections (3a, 3b)
Implementation Method 2
These reflector bodies typically have two reflective sections designed to accommodate infrared emitters. The reflective sections are configured such that the infrared radiation from the respective infrared emitters is reflected and directed in a desired direction
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AI summary
The invention relates to an infrared heater with a reflector body comprising a first and a second planar reflective section for arranging an infrared emitter in each section, and a reflector opening opposite the reflective sections. To provide an infrared heater that enables controlled heat radiation, the reflective sections are arranged in planes inclined to each other with respect to a first longitudinal axis, each plane being inclined at a different angle to an opening plane spanned by the reflector opening and oriented parallel to the first longitudinal axis.