Heating device and heating method thereof
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional food heating devices are limited by their dependence on electrical power, lack of heating regulation, and bulky design, making them less versatile, difficult to use, and hard to transport.
Innovation Solution
A compact heating device with an internally embedded electrical heating element, controller, and rechargeable accumulator allows for independent operation, adjustable heating, and efficient heat retention, featuring a removable lid for hermetic sealing and a compact structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional electric heating devices are used, then heating function is provided, but dependence on external electrical system and bulky structure reduce versatility and transportability
Solution Approach 1:
The heating device is divided into separable components: a container body and a removable heating element assembly. The heating element can be detached and replaced with a battery pack, allowing the device to function in multiple modes (electric heating, battery heating, or passive insulation) depending on availability of power sources and user needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed to perform multiple functions: active electric heating when connected to power, active battery heating when portable, and passive heat retention when neither heating element is active. The container body serves both as a storage vessel and as part of the heating system when combined with either power source.
2Ease of operation
If conventional electric heating devices are used, then heating is provided, but lack of temperature regulation makes them difficult to use
Solution Approach 1:
The heating device incorporates a temperature regulator that allows dynamic adjustment of heating intensity. The regulator includes multiple settings (low, medium, high) that enable users to adapt the heating process to different food types, container sizes, and desired outcomes, transforming a static heating process into a controllable, adaptable one.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional electric heating devices are used, then heating function is provided, but bulky structure makes them difficult to transport
Solution Approach 1:
The heating element and power connection components are designed to be removable and separable from the container body. The heating element can be detached and stored separately or replaced with a compact battery pack, significantly reducing the weight and bulk of the device during transport while maintaining full heating functionality when needed.
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 device ensures high versatility, optimal heating, and ease of use, enabling food heating anywhere, with adjustable temperature control and improved transportability due to its compact design.
Implementation Method 1
said at least one heating element (3) is arranged internally, at least partially, to said at least one container body (2)
Implementation Method 2
said at least one container body (2) is configured to contain said at least one foodstuff to be heated. Preferably, said at least one container body (2) is configured to retain the heat of a food product previously heated
Implementation Method 3
said device (1) comprises at least one accumulator (5) configured to electrically power said at least one heating element (3)
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a heating device for at least one food product arranged within said heating device.