Modular Infrared Sauna Heater Wall Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
The construction of integrated sauna units is complex and costly, requiring access to internal structures and specialized electrical connections, making it difficult to incorporate sauna units into residential and commercial spaces without extensive modifications.
Innovation Solution
The development of modular infrared heaters that can be directly mounted on walls, using a housing with a transparent protective material and a communicative coupling system, allowing for easy installation and integration with existing structures, and standalone units that can provide sauna-like experiences without full construction of an integrated sauna unit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If an integrated sauna unit is constructed as part of the structure, then the sauna provides a built-in aesthetic and functional integration, but the construction becomes complex and expensive requiring access to internal structures and specialized electrical connections
Solution Approach 1:
The sauna heating system is divided into separate modular heater units that can be independently installed on wall surfaces without requiring access to internal structural elements. Each heater unit functions as an independent module that can be mounted and connected separately, eliminating the need for complex integrated construction.
Solution Approach 2:
The heating elements are extracted from the wall structure and mounted on the surface of existing walls. This allows the sauna functionality to be added without requiring access to or modification of internal structural elements, insulation, or wiring within the walls.
2Ease of manufacture
If a stand-alone pre-manufactured sauna unit is disposed in an existing location, then installation is simplified, but the unit requires significant space and may not integrate aesthetically with the structure
Solution Approach 1:
The sauna heating system transitions from a three-dimensional enclosed unit occupying room space to a two-dimensional surface-mounted system that attaches to wall surfaces. This dimensional change allows the sauna functionality to be integrated into the existing wall area without requiring a dedicated enclosed space.
3Reliability
If a licensed electrician is required to design and provide connections between heating units and controller and power grid, then safety and code compliance are ensured, but installation time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The heater units incorporate self-contained electrical connection systems with integrated wiring, terminals, and connection mechanisms that allow for straightforward installation. The units come pre-configured with necessary electrical components and connection interfaces that simplify the installation process while maintaining safety standards.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If clearance between insulation in walls and heating elements is maintained for safety, then fire hazard is reduced, but the heater design becomes more complex and requires access to internal structures
Solution Approach 1:
A protective covering or shield is provided that creates a physical barrier between the heating elements and the wall insulation. This flexible protective layer maintains the required safety clearance and fire protection while allowing the heater to be mounted on the surface of existing walls without requiring access to internal structural elements.
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 solution simplifies the installation of sauna units by enabling direct mounting on walls and existing surfaces, reducing construction complexity and costs, while providing a flexible and aesthetically pleasing infrared heating solution that can be easily integrated into various environments.
Implementation Method 1
The heaters are configured to generate infrared radiation in one or more of near, mid, and far infrared radiation spectrums
Implementation Method 2
using one or more forms of electrical heating element such as planar carbon resistance heaters
Data Source
AI summary
Modular infrared heater units for a sauna and methods for constructing a sauna. The infrared heater units include one or more heating elements disposed in a housing. The housing is configured for direct mounting on walls of a structure and includes a pigtail for coupling to a controller. The housing is dimensioned to accommodate a paneling or other cladding on the walls and includes a trim frame that obscures edges of the cladding adjacent to the heater unit. Construction of a sauna unit includes mounting of a plurality of the heater units on walls of the structure; electrically communicably coupling the heater units to a controller; and providing any desired cladding to the interior of the structure.