Modular Heated Carpet Assembly for Targeted Floor Warming

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Solution Overview

Problem

In cold weather, floors tend to be colder than the body temperature, leading to discomfort, and existing heating solutions like hot water circulation systems are cumbersome and inefficient for partial floor warming.

Innovation Solution

A carpet assembly comprising quadrilateral base plates with a heat generation device, heat conducting layer, and connectors that can be easily assembled to form a large-area heating surface, allowing for customizable shape and size, with a heat conducting layer made of aluminum foil and electric heaters for efficient heat distribution.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Temperature

If hot water circulation systems are used to warm floors, then the floor temperature is improved, but the device complexity and maintenance difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefloor temperatureVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

TemperatureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The heating system is divided into multiple independent quadrilateral base plates, each with its own heat generation device. These modular units can be assembled in different configurations to cover different floor areas, simplifying the overall system while providing targeted heating where needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Each base plate contains integrated heating elements and control components that operate independently. The system can be easily assembled and disassembled by users without requiring professional installation or maintenance of complex plumbing infrastructure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Temperature

If hot water circulation systems are used to warm entire floors, then the temperature coverage is improved, but the energy consumption and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetemperature coverageVSAvoidenergy consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

TemperatureVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

Heating is applied locally only to the specific areas where base plates are placed, rather than heating the entire floor surface. This allows energy to be concentrated on high-need zones such as bedroom areas or seating zones, reducing overall energy consumption while maintaining comfort where required.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system provides partial heating coverage by placing base plates only in necessary areas rather than covering the entire floor. This partial action approach reduces energy consumption while still achieving the heating objective for occupied zones.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Temperature

If fixed heating systems are installed, then the temperature stability is improved, but the adaptability to different room configurations decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetemperature stabilityVSAvoidroom configuration adaptability

Core Design Contradiction:

TemperatureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The heating system is dynamic and reconfigurable. Base plates can be moved, added, or removed based on changing room layouts, furniture arrangements, or seasonal needs. This allows the heating configuration to adapt to different situations while maintaining stable temperature output from each active unit.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

Each base plate is a universal module that can be used in various locations and configurations. The same standardized unit can serve different rooms or areas, making the system versatile and adaptable to different room types and layouts.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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

Provides a convenient, efficient, and cost-effective means to warm specific areas, reducing maintenance and energy consumption while allowing for flexible placement on various surfaces like beds and sofas.

Implementation Method 1

the heat generation device begins to produce heat

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectJoule heating: Joule Heating

Implementation Method 2

a heat conducting layer is provided between the layer and the heat generation device and covers the heat generation device for conducting heat all over the top surface of the quadrilateral base plate

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Data Source

PatentUS9084302B2Carpet assembly capable of generating heat

Publication Date: 2015.07.14 CHANG KWO CHUANG

AI summary

A carpet assembly capable of generating heat comprises a plurality of polygonal base plates and a plurality of connectors. Each polygonal base plate has a power connector part provided at each periphery of the polygonal base plate, a heat generation device, and a power connection line. The power connection line is connected with the power connector part and the heat generation device, so that when the power connection line is connected with an external power, the power connector part and heat generation device are in electric connection via the power connection line, and the heat generation device begins to produce heat. When the connectors are connected respectively with the power connector part provided at one periphery of one polygonal base plate, the plurality of polygonal base plates are in electric connection with each other and forms a carpet assembly capable of generating heat with large area.