Panel Radiator Connection Layout for Flexible Heating Medium Routing

Solution Overview

Problem

The existing panel radiators require multiple models to accommodate different installation configurations, leading to increased storage needs and complexity for installers who need to service both old and new buildings with varying connection types.

Innovation Solution

The panel radiator design incorporates alternative inlet and return connections, allowing the heating medium to be routed through a duct system that enables flexible connection options, including central and lateral configurations, reducing the variety of models required by allowing for adaptable installation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple models are produced to accommodate different installation configurations, then adaptability to different building types is improved, but device complexity and storage needs increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to different building typesVSAvoidvariety of models

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The panel radiator is designed with a universal connection system that can accommodate both lateral and central inlet connections through a single model. The connection set includes alternative inlet connections (lateral and central) and alternative return connections that can be selectively activated using isolation valves, allowing one radiator unit to serve multiple installation configurations without requiring separate models for different building types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple models are produced to accommodate different installation configurations, then adaptability to different building types is improved, but storage space requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to different building typesVSAvoidstorage space

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The panel radiator is designed with a universal connection system that can accommodate both lateral and central inlet connections through a single model. The connection set includes alternative inlet connections (lateral and central) and alternative return connections that can be selectively activated using isolation valves, allowing one radiator unit to serve multiple installation configurations without requiring separate models for different building types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If separate pipelines are used for different connection types, then installation flexibility is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation flexibilityVSAvoidpipeline configuration

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple pipeline configurations into a single integrated connection set. The connection set includes alternative inlet connections (lateral and central) and alternative return connections that are all part of one unified system. Isolation valves allow the system to switch between different pipeline configurations without requiring separate physical pipelines for each connection type, thereby reducing overall device complexity while maintaining installation flexibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentEP2428748B1Method for guiding a heating agent and flat heater

Publication Date: 2017.03.08 CARADON HEATING EURO BV

AI summary

The panel radiator (1) has a front plate (2) in which lower collecting channel (13) and upper collecting duct (14) are formed between collecting ducts heating channels (15), with an inlet port (47) on an underside (27). The heating unit is passed from underside to a top side (5) of the heater. A control valve at the top face (5) is provided to control flow rate of the heating unit from front plate into a rear plate (4) of radiator, so as to guide heating unit into front plate. An independent claim is included for method for passing heating medium through panel radiator.