Heating module for a heating system of a habitable vehicle
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing heating systems for habitable vehicles require larger, more powerful installations to maintain heating performance, which increases space requirements and complexity.
Innovation Solution
A flexible, compact heating module with a module housing, air conduction element, and heating element that can be integrated into existing systems without a blower, featuring a sensor device for temperature control and a control device for communication with other system components, allowing for efficient heat distribution and space-saving installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If a normally central heating installation with blower is used to ensure corresponding heating performance, then heating performance is improved, but space requirements and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The heating system is divided into modular heating modules that can be independently installed and operated. Each module contains only the essential heating element and air conduction components, separating the heating function from the blower function. This segmentation allows the system to achieve required heating performance through multiple distributed modules rather than one large complex installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The blower device is extracted from the heating module itself and positioned as a separate central component. The heating modules are designed to be blowerless, containing only the heating element and air conduction elements. This extraction simplifies each heating module while maintaining overall system performance through the central blower's air movement capability.
2Power
If a normally central heating installation with blower is used to ensure corresponding heating performance, then heating performance is improved, but space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The heating system is divided into multiple compact modular units that can be distributed throughout the habitable vehicle. Each module has minimal space requirements since it lacks a blower and contains only essential heating and air conduction components. These modules can be installed in distributed locations rather than requiring one large central installation space.
Solution Approach 2:
The heating modules are designed with a compact form factor suitable for installation in three-dimensional spaces within the vehicle structure. The air conduction elements can be routed through available spaces and conduits, allowing the system to utilize vertical and lateral dimensions rather than requiring large horizontal installation areas.
3Measurement precision
If the sensor device is arranged centrally within the air conduction element, then measurement precision is improved, but the risk of direct contact with hot airflow increases
Solution Approach 1:
A displacement element is introduced as an intermediary component between the heated airflow and the sensor device. This displacement element redirects the hot airflow around the sensor while maintaining the sensor's central position for accurate temperature measurement. The intermediary protects the sensor from direct thermal exposure while preserving its measurement capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The displacement element is positioned upstream of the sensor to deflect hot airflow away from the sensor before the air can directly contact it. This preemptive deflection cushions the sensor against thermal damage while allowing the sensor to remain in the central measurement position where it can accurately measure the bulk airflow temperature.
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 solution provides a space-efficient and flexible heating solution that can be easily integrated into habitable vehicles, ensuring effective heat distribution while minimizing the risk of overheating and damage, and allowing for modular operation with various energy sources.
Implementation Method 1
at least one heating element, wherein the heating element is adapted to heat air flowing from the air inlet opening to the air outlet opening
Implementation Method 2
The heating module can have a sensor device adapted to record the temperature of the air flowing through the heating module
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a heating module (12) for a heating system (10) of a habitable vehicle, the module comprising: a module housing (36) having an air inlet opening (56) and an air outlet opening (58); an air conduction element (76) which is accommodated in the module housing (36), has multiple conduction sections (92, 94, 96), and is connected to the air inlet opening (56) and the air outlet opening (58); and at least one heating element (110, 112; 210, 212), said heating element (110, 112; 210, 212) being designed to heat air flowing from the air inlet opening (56) to the air outlet opening (58).