Pivotable radiator
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional radiators lack flexibility in arranging the heating element with respect to a vertical collector and do not offer a dual function as a towel holder.
Innovation Solution
A radiator design featuring a vertical tubular metal manifold with rotatable V-shaped radiant elements and a single or double pipe valve system, allowing for adjustable orientation and incorporating a mechanism to support towels and bathrobes, while maintaining high thermal efficiency through conduction and convection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional radiators use fixed parallel or perpendicular tube arrangements to a wall, then structural simplicity is maintained, but flexibility in arranging the heating element is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The radiator employs a rotatable connection mechanism between the heating element and the vertical collector, allowing the heating element to be adjusted to different angles and positions. This dynamic adjustment capability provides flexibility in arranging the heating element without requiring multiple fixed structural configurations, thus improving adaptability while maintaining reasonable structural complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional radiators are designed solely for heating, then thermal function is optimized, but dual function as towel holder is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The radiator integrates a towel holder function with the heating function by incorporating a horizontal bar structure that extends from the vertical collector. This horizontal bar serves dual purposes: it acts as a structural support for the heating element and simultaneously functions as a towel holder. The rotatable connection allows the heating element to be positioned away from the wall, creating space for towel placement, thus achieving multi-functionality without significantly increasing functional complexity.
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
Enables varied spatial arrangements, efficient heat distribution, and serves as a functional towel holder, enhancing usability and thermal performance.
Implementation Method 1
efficient heat distribution through conduction and convection
Implementation Method 2
efficient heat distribution through conduction and convection
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AI summary
Radiator, in particular a bathroom radiator, characterized in that it comprises: - a vertical manifold (2) made of metallic material , closed above and below by two plates (4,6), crossed internally by a heating fluid, - at least one metal sleeve (2) or hinged in a rotatable manner to said manifold (2), to said at least one sleeve (2) a metallic radiating element (18) being connected.