Rotating Induction Heating Element for Thermotherapy Pressure Module
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional thermotherapy apparatuses face reduced thermotherapy effect due to inefficient heat transfer between the thermal ceramic and the heating element, leading to rapid wear of components and instability in power supply during rotation.
Innovation Solution
A pressure module with a heat-generating unit and an electromagnetic induction unit that allows the heat-generating unit to rotate together with the pressure unit, ensuring smooth heat transfer and stable current supply, even in a non-rotating state, by using a heat-generating unit that is in contact with the pressure unit and an electromagnetic induction unit that generates induced current.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the thermal ceramic and heating element are disposed to be spaced apart, then the rotating thermal ceramic can rotate relative to the heating element, but the heat generated from the heating element is not smoothly transferred and the thermotherapy effect is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the heating element rotatable along with the thermal ceramic through electromagnetic induction, transforming the static heating element into a dynamic component that rotates synchronously with the thermal ceramic, thereby eliminating the contradiction between rotation stability and heat transfer efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical connection system with an electromagnetic induction system, where the heating element is heated through electromagnetic induction rather than direct mechanical contact, allowing it to rotate without mechanical constraints while maintaining efficient heat transfer
2Stability of the object's composition
If the heating element is in a non-rotating state connected to a power source, then the thermal ceramic can rotate relative to it, but the current supply becomes unstable during rotation
Solution Approach 1:
The heating element is designed to rotate dynamically with the thermal ceramic while maintaining electrical connection through electromagnetic induction, ensuring stable current supply throughout the rotation cycle and enabling continuous operation without interruption
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces electromagnetic induction as an intermediary mechanism between the power source and the rotating heating element, allowing current to be supplied stably without direct mechanical electrical connections that would fail during rotation
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Improves thermotherapy effect by minimizing heat loss and enhancing power consumption efficiency, while ensuring stable operation of the apparatus through efficient heat transfer and stable current supply.
Implementation Method 1
an electromagnetic induction unit which generates an induced current such that the heat-generating unit generates heat
Implementation Method 2
the heat-generating unit generates heat
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AI summary
The pressure module according to an embodiment of the present invention, which is for thermotherapy, may comprise: a pressure unit which has an interior space; a heat-generating unit which is inserted in the interior space and generates heat so that the pressure unit is heated; and an electromagnetic induction unit which generates an induced current so that the heat-generating unit generates heat.