Masonry Wall Tempering Tubes With Top-Only Connections
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing temperature control systems for buildings require extensive installation work, are prone to leaks and damage, and lack flexibility during construction, especially when using radiators or underfloor heating systems.
Innovation Solution
A temperature control system utilizing tubular channels in walls with temperature control tubes inserted into masonry cavities, filled with heat-conducting materials, and featuring a modular design with connections only at the top, allowing for efficient heat transfer and ventilation, and using heat pipes for geothermal energy integration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If pipes are inserted into masonry channels with multiple connections at top and bottom, then temperature control function is achieved, but installation work increases and leak risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The temperature control tube is divided into two separate tubes (inlet tube and outlet tube) instead of using a single tube with multiple connections. Each tube has only one connection point at the top, segmenting the connection requirements and reducing installation complexity while maintaining the temperature control function.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of making connections at both top and bottom of the tube, the invention inverts the connection arrangement by making all connections only at the top. The tubes are inserted into the masonry channels from the bottom up, and connections are made exclusively at the accessible top location, reversing the conventional connection approach.
2Adaptability or versatility
If temperature control tubes are laid in screed layer for floors, then heat transfer efficiency is improved, but the system cannot be used in masonry walls
Solution Approach 1:
The temperature control tube system is designed to be universal and adaptable to different building structures. The same tube configuration can be installed in both floor screed layers and masonry walls, making the system multi-functional and structure-agnostic while maintaining effective heat transfer in both applications.
3Reliability
If multiple connections are made during assembly, then temperature control coverage is improved, but leak risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The single tube with multiple connection points is segmented into two separate tubes, each requiring only one connection. This segmentation reduces the total number of connections from multiple to just two (one for inlet, one for outlet), both made at the top, thereby reducing leak risk while maintaining temperature control coverage.
4Ease of manufacture
If partial assembly is performed before concrete protection, then installation flexibility is improved, but damage risk to components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The temperature control tubes are inserted into the masonry channels and positioned before the masonry is completed and protected. This preliminary action allows the tubes to be in place and functional before the building structure is finalized, providing installation flexibility while the subsequent masonry completion naturally protects the components.
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 system reduces installation time and risk of damage, achieves energy savings, provides a pleasant climate with radiant heat, and allows for flexible temperature control and ventilation, while being cost-effective and maintenance-free.
Implementation Method 1
after the introduction of the temperature control tubes, remaining spaces in the tubular cavities are filled with heat-conducting materials
Implementation Method 2
temperature control tubes through which a temperature-controlled liquid flows
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AI summary
The system has temperature control pipes (1) through which temperature control fluid flows. The temperature control pipes are connected to an inlet line (2) and an outlet line (3). Tubular channels (11) are formed as tubular cavities in masonry brick (12) such as sand-lime brick, porous concrete, pumice stone or clay brick material. The temperature control pipes are inserted into the respective cavities. Intermediate spaces are formed in the cavities after insertion of the temperature control pipes, where the intermediate spaces are filled with heat conductive material (13).