Surface tempering system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing surface temperature control systems face issues with moisture penetration due to perforation of the carrier film, leading to compromised thermal and sound insulation, and require additional costly installation steps for insulating materials.
Innovation Solution
A surface temperature control system featuring a flexible plastic tube with a Velcro connection, a carrier film glued or laminated onto a heat and sound insulating mat without penetrating seams, and stabilizing seams that run through the entire thickness of the mat for enhanced stability and moisture resistance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If the carrier film is attached to the insulating layer by means of tacking, sewing, twisting or braiding, then the carrier film is fixed to the insulation layer, but the carrier film is perforated creating holes that allow water penetration
Solution Approach 1:
The harmful effect of perforation is eliminated by extracting the stitching/tacking process and replacing it with a welding process that seals the carrier film rather than penetrating it, thus removing the source of water penetration while maintaining attachment strength
Solution Approach 2:
A welding process acts as an intermediary method to join the carrier film to the insulating layer without mechanical penetration, using heat and pressure to create a bond that maintains the integrity of the carrier film's moisture barrier function
2Productivity
If a thin dimensionally stable flat carrier is used, then the installation is simpler and faster, but the thermal conductivity resistance requirements of EN 1264 are not met
Solution Approach 1:
The functions of the carrier film and the insulating layer are merged into a single integrated unit where the carrier film is welded directly to the insulating layer, eliminating the need for separate attachment steps and additional insulating material layers, thus maintaining installation speed while meeting thermal performance requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The carrier film serves multiple functions: it provides mechanical support for the pipes, acts as a moisture barrier, and when welded to the insulating layer, becomes part of the thermal insulation system, eliminating the need for separate functional layers
3Strength
If seams penetrate the carrier film to attach it to the insulation layer, then the attachment is secure, but the liquid-tight protective function of the carrier film is impaired
Solution Approach 1:
The welding process converts the potential harm of heat application into a benefit by melting and fusing the carrier film material to the insulating layer, creating a sealed bond that actually enhances the moisture barrier function rather than compromising it
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 system ensures a moisture-tight, easy-to-install solution with retained thermal and sound insulation properties, preventing water penetration and improving structural stability during installation.
Implementation Method 1
The carrier film can be glued on or laminated on over the entire surface
Implementation Method 2
The carrier film can be glued on or laminated on over the entire surface
Implementation Method 3
a second element (10) of the Velcro connection (6) is arranged on one side of the carrier film (3), so that the flexible plastic tube (2) can be releasably fixed to the carrier film (3) while forming the Velcro connection (6)
Implementation Method 4
traversed by a heat transfer medium pipes are cast in a screed, plaster or concrete layer
Implementation Method 5
a dimensionally stable, flat carrier (4), which is designed as a heat-insulating and impact sound-insulating insulating material mat
Implementation Method 6
The insulation mat has a plurality of stabilizing seams (11, 11'), through which the insulation mat represents a compact composite body
Implementation Method 7
The insulating material of the insulating material layer remains protected from water by the carrier film
Implementation Method 8
a dimensionally stable, flat carrier (4), which is designed as a heat-insulating and impact sound-insulating insulating material mat
Data Source
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a surface temperature control system (1) comprising at least one flexible plastic tube (2), the outside of which is at least partially encased by a first element (5) of a hook and loop fastener (6); a carrier film (3), wherein a second element (10) of the hook and loop fastener (6) is arranged on one side of the carrier film (3), so that the flexible plastic tube(s) (2) can/can be detachably fixed to the carrier film (3) by forming the hook and loop fastener (6); and a dimensionally stable, planar carrier (4) which is designed as a heat- and impact sound-insulating insulation mat (4) with a plurality of stabilizing seams (11, 11', 11", 11''). comprising, wherein the carrier film (3) is fixed on one side of the heat and impact sound insulating mat (4) without the stabilizing seams (11, 11', 11", 11'') penetrating the carrier film (3).