Module for a heating and/or hot water supply system and method for constructing such a system
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of complex heating and hot water supply systems in buildings requires specialized knowledge and is time-consuming, with many tasks needing to be performed on-site, leading to inefficiencies and a shortage of skilled workers.
Innovation Solution
A modular system where components and pipelines are arranged on a carrier element, allowing for prefabrication in a workshop and easy transport and installation, reducing on-site work and enabling flexible personnel deployment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If individual components are installed on site in the building, then the system can be customized for the specific building, but the installation process becomes time-consuming and requires highly skilled workers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-assembling complete system modules in a factory setting before transport to the building site. The modules include pre-installed components, piping, and insulation, allowing rapid installation on-site while maintaining customization capability through selection of different module configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is divided into modular segments that can be independently manufactured, transported, and installed. Each module represents a functional segment of the heating system, enabling parallel production and simplifying on-site assembly while maintaining system adaptability.
2Manufacturing precision
If highly skilled workers are deployed for on-site installation, then the system can be installed with precision, but the availability of such workers is limited and travel requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
Complex assembly tasks are performed in advance in the factory where skilled workers are readily available, transferring precision work away from the constrained on-site environment. This allows skilled workers to focus on critical precision tasks during module manufacturing rather than general installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the complex assembly and installation tasks from the on-site environment and relocates them to the factory setting. This separation allows skilled workers to operate in their optimal environment while reducing on-site labor requirements to simpler connection tasks.
3Ease of manufacture
If tools and materials are transported to the construction site, then the installation can be performed, but unnecessary tools are transported and work delays occur when required tools are unavailable
Solution Approach 1:
All necessary tools and materials are made available in advance in the factory setting where modules are assembled. This eliminates the need to transport tools to the construction site and ensures that all required tools are readily available during module production.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the tool inventory and material storage with the production facility, consolidating all resources needed for module assembly in one location. This eliminates the separate logistics of transporting tools and materials to the construction site.
4Ease of manufacture
If packaging materials are disposed of on site, then disposal is simplified, but environmental sustainability is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the packaging disposal activity from the construction site and relocates it to the factory setting. Packaging materials are removed and disposed of at the production facility where proper waste management systems are in place, preventing environmental contamination at the building site.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a module (1) for a heating and/or hot water supply system of a building. The module (1) comprises at least one component (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) of a heating and/or hot water supply system for a building. The component(s) (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) and pipes (12) for connecting the component(s) (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) are arranged on a support element (2). The module (1), in particular the support element (2), is designed such that the component(s) (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) and/or pipes (12) can each be arranged at a plurality of different positions on the support element (2).