Modular Heating and Lighting System with Integrated Supply Cord
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing modular heating and lighting systems lack flexibility and require separate installations for heat and light sources, limiting their application and user customization, especially for larger setups, and do not offer enhanced optical and functional attractiveness.
Innovation Solution
A modular system with a central supply connection that allows all function modules to be connected in series or parallel, using a supply line with output interfaces for flexible configuration, enabling the integration of various modules such as heating, lighting, sound, and display modules in a single housing, and allowing for customizable arrangements and functions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate installations are used for heat and light sources, then each device can be operated independently, but the system lacks flexibility and requires external wiring for larger installations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines heat sources, light sources, and control units into integrated modular units. Each module contains both heating and lighting functions along with a control unit, eliminating the need for separate installations and external wiring while maintaining operational independence through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular units are designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously - heating, lighting, and control - within a single integrated device. This multi-functionality allows the same module to serve various purposes without requiring separate specialized installations for each function.
2Adaptability or versatility
If light and heat sources are mounted at predetermined distances, then the device structure is simplified, but user customization and adaptability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into independent modular units that can be individually configured and positioned. Each module is a self-contained unit with standardized interfaces, allowing users to customize the number, type, and arrangement of modules according to specific needs while maintaining simple internal structures within each module.
3Reliability
If multiple separate devices are installed for larger installations, then each device can function independently, but external wiring is required and installation becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functions (heating, lighting, control) are merged into single integrated modules, eliminating the need for multiple separate devices and their associated external wiring. The modules communicate and coordinate internally while maintaining independent operational capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit within each module acts as an intermediary that coordinates between the heating and lighting functions, enabling independent operation of each function while eliminating the need for complex external wiring and control systems.
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 system provides increased flexibility and aesthetic appeal, enabling multifunctional installations that can be tailored to specific needs, both indoors and outdoors, with reduced installation complexity and enhanced functionality, including energy efficiency and user interaction.
Implementation Method 1
Heating modules with at least one heat radiator that emits heat
Implementation Method 2
lighting modules with at least one light-emitting lighting element
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AI summary
The invention relates to a modular heating and lighting system for setting up lighting and heating elements. Prior art systems require a fixed plan and a rigid setup, or require that loose cabling must be used. The invention intends to avoid this and to provide a fixed, but multifunctional system made up of standard components. This is accomplished according to the invention in that module series (1) comprising different functional modules (2) are used, wherein the modules are connected to a building-side module connection (5) by way of a power connection (4). At least one module series (1) extends out from here with a supply cord (6) that contains the parallel power lines for feeding all functional modules (2) provided in the module series (1), wherein the supply cord (6) comprises outlet interfaces (3) for connecting the function modules (2).