Smart tile with embedded electric heating coil
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing architectural interior materials lack functionality and are cumbersome to install, with electric wire heating systems requiring complex construction, generating electromagnetic waves, and posing safety risks due to poor connections and potential fire hazards.
Innovation Solution
A smart tile system featuring copper pipes and films with embedded heating wires, magnetic coupling for easy installation, and a control module for temperature regulation, allowing flexible wire routing and safe, efficient heat distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If electric wire heating type is used, then heating efficiency is improved, but construction complexity increases and electromagnetic waves are generated
Solution Approach 1:
The heating system is divided into modular heating blocks that can be independently installed and connected. Each block contains integrated heating wires and heat-conducting material, eliminating the need for complex centralized wiring and cement pouring processes while maintaining efficient heat distribution throughout the space.
Solution Approach 2:
A heat-conducting solution or paste is introduced as an intermediary medium between the heating wires and the floor surface. This mediator enhances thermal transfer efficiency while simplifying the installation process, as the heat-conducting material facilitates both thermal conduction and secure positioning of heating elements without requiring complex construction steps.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If planar heating element is used, then electromagnetic wave generation is reduced, but strength and moisture resistance deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The heating element combines multiple materials with complementary properties: a planar heating structure that generates minimal electromagnetic waves is integrated with a heat-conducting solution and protective housing. This composite construction provides both low electromagnetic emission and enhanced mechanical strength, while the heat-conducting material adds thermal efficiency and environmental protection.
3Loss of energy
If heating wire and heat-conducting solution are used, then heat transfer is improved, but connection reliability deteriorates due to poor connection and spark generation
Solution Approach 1:
The heat-conducting solution serves as a dual-function intermediary: it optimizes thermal transfer from heating wires to the floor surface while simultaneously providing electrical insulation and mechanical stabilization. This mediator prevents direct contact between heating wires and conductive surfaces, eliminating spark generation risks and ensuring reliable, safe connections throughout the heating system.
4Ease of operation
If heating wire fitting groove is machined, then heating wire installation is enabled, but manufacturing complexity and workability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The heating blocks are pre-fabricated with integrated heating wire channels and heat-conducting material during the manufacturing process. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for post-manufacturing groove machining and heating wire installation, significantly simplifying both manufacturing operations and on-site installation while ensuring precise positioning and reliable connections.
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
Facilitates easy installation, reduces electromagnetic interference, enhances safety, and provides efficient heat distribution through modular, magnetically connected tiles with integrated temperature control.
Implementation Method 1
a heating cable inserted inside the copper pipe
Implementation Method 2
copper pipe and a copper film or sheet installed inside the tile and a heating wire embedded therein that radiates heat to the upper surface of the tile
Implementation Method 3
at least one magnetic member provided on one side surface of the heating tile and the side surface cover
Data Source
AI summary
An heating apparatus is provided. An heating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a plurality of electric heating tiles arranged on a floor or an interior wall of a building and an at least one side surface cover arranged along a side of at least one of the plurality of electric heating tiles. The first side surface cover of the at least one side surface cover includes an inner space for passing a wire electrically connecting a first electric heating tile and a second electric heating tile of the plurality of electric heating tiles.