Radiator
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing radiators with central connections lack flexibility in connection variability, making them less adaptable to different installation geometries, especially in old buildings, and do not ensure optimal heat output due to suboptimal heating fluid flow patterns.
Innovation Solution
The design incorporates additional alternative flow and return connections that connect to a central riser pipe, allowing for flexible installation and ensuring the heating fluid is fed into the heating plates at the highest point for optimal heat distribution, with features like spherical flow and return housings and detachable pipe connections for increased adaptability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a radiator is designed with only central flow and return connections, then the device complexity is reduced and manufacturing is simplified, but the adaptability to different installation geometries and building types is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The radiator is designed with multiple flow connections (first flow connection, second alternative flow connection) and multiple return connections (first return connection, second alternative return connection), allowing the same radiator model to be adapted to different installation geometries and building types including old buildings with varying connection positions, eliminating the need for multiple specialized models
2Power
If heating fluid is fed into heating plates at lower points, then the device complexity is reduced, but the heat output and thermal efficiency are compromised due to suboptimal flow patterns
Solution Approach 1:
The riser pipe is positioned to feed heating fluid into the heating plates at their highest points, creating optimal local flow conditions that maximize heat output and thermal efficiency by ensuring proper flow distribution throughout the heating plate structure
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple radiator models are maintained in stock to accommodate different connection geometries, then the adaptability to various installation scenarios is improved, but the inventory complexity and storage requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating multiple flow and return connections into a single radiator design, the invention allows installation companies to use one universal model for various installation scenarios including different building types and connection geometries, thereby reducing the number of different models that need to be kept in stock
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 enhances connection variability, reduces the number of radiator models needed, simplifies installation planning, and ensures thermodynamically optimal heating fluid flow, improving heat output and reducing stock requirements for installation companies.
Implementation Method 1
the heating medium first flows through the room-side heating plate and then the wall-side heating plate
Implementation Method 2
the heating medium first flows through the room-side heating plate and then the wall-side heating plate
Data Source
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AI summary
The invention relates to a radiator (1) with at least one heating plate (2, 3, 30), preferably with a first heating plate (2) on the room side facing the room to be heated, a connection set (4) designed as a central connection having a first flow connection (5th ) and a first return connection (6) is provided, with a connecting piece (8, 9) designed as a connection point being connected in each of the lateral, upper end areas of the heating element (1) or the heating plate (2, 3, 30) into which optionally one valve (10) each for regulating the flow of the heating fluid coming from the first flow connection (5) into the heating plate (2,3,30) and a shut-off or sealing component (11) for preventing the heating fluid from entering the heating plate ( 2,3,30) and can be used or used to prevent flow, with a distributor fitting (7) having a defined riser pipe (12) being provided which has a direct, in particular the only, connection ung for the heating fluid from the connection set (4) to the connecting pieces (8, 9). The invention is characterized in that at least one second alternative flow connection (13) and at least one second alternative return connection (14) are provided, the second Flow connection (13) is connected to the connection set (4) in a fluid-conducting manner, so that heating fluid flowing in via the second flow connection (13) reaches the distributor set (7).