WO2002017686A1 - Glass heater with light - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to an innovative product that surpasses the traditional concept of heating. Said product integrates three complementary and independent functions: heating, lighting device and decorative object. The product comprises the following: a metal cabinet (containing the electrical components and supporting the glass elements); conductive glass (heat source and electrical resistance of the product); protective glass. Both the protective glass and the conductive glass can be cut to different shapes, sizes and colors and can be perforated and subject to surface and/or physical treatment according to other techniques. The lighting system (lamps and electrical components) is added to the above-mentioned components. All functions of the product are regulated by controls.

Description

 VITROCALEFACTION WITH LIGHTING

The following PCT application is about an innovation in heating technology and refers to glass heaters or hob heaters.

The technology applied to these products determines a new heating system, vitro heating based on the generation of heat by means of the electrical energy applied to a conductive glass. This heater has 2 independent and complementary functions: heating function and lighting function. The third function would be a consequence of these first two and is that of decoration, due to its minimalist, light and transparent design. VITROCALEFACTION

The vitro-heating consists in the use of a conductive glass that is subject to electric charge as a resistance (source of caloric energy). This resistance is applied to the glass by a transparent vitrifiable screen printing process. Said screen printing film has the property of conducting the electric current on a given surface between two bands -Fig. 1 (1), Fig. 4 (7) - with metal components to which the respective poles are connected. The following variables are considered for the application of this technology for the generation of heating devices: - length of the metal bands

- distance between bands

- voltage

- characteristics of the conductive film (resistance determinant) These variables between voltage relationships and crystal dimensions determine the desired temperature. For heating, these variables are established to obtain temperatures between 50 and 200 degrees Celscius.

State-of-the-art technology applied to the glass generates a new concept of neutral, healthy and high-efficiency heating that surprises with its transparency.

ILLUMINATION

The light function is independent of the heater and gives the product functionality at any time of the year. The intensity of the adjustable light and the translucency of the crystal create a range of particular atmospheres.

The lighting system consists of lamps and other electrical components that make its operation possible. Product functions are regulated by controls.

It is a highly versatile product, being able to admit different shapes and dimensions depending on the place to be installed. Two heater models are presented: portable and fixed

The fixed model -Fig. 1 (Front view) -Fig. 2 (Side view) - can be hung on the wall -Fig. 2 (2) - from the back of the cabinet.

In the portable model -Fig. 4 (Front View) - Fig. 5 (Side view) - the cabinet has wheels - Fig. 5 (8) that allow its movement.

Both products consist of the following parts: metal cabinet, conductive glass and protective glass.

METAL ENVIRONMENT

The function of the metal cabinet is to contain the electrical components of the heater, and act as a support for the crystals. At the same time, it allows the convection of air into the heater due to its partially open surface. It acts as an envelope, preventing access to areas of electrical conductivity.

The manufacture of the metal cabinet in both models: Fixed: Fig. 3 (3) and Portable: Fig. 6 (9) - carries the following stages: punching, folding, welding, polishing and painting.

DRIVER CRYSTAL

This glass is supported by the metal cabinet and covered by the protective glass. Said crystal is the caloric source and electrical resistance of the product. Its temperature is adjustable, being able to reach a temperature between 40 ° and 200 ° Celscius. The conductive glass can be cut in different shapes and sizes, printed in different colors, perforated, and treated superficially and / or physically in other ways. The fixed model has a conductive glass - Fig. 3 (4) -

The portable model has 2 conductive crystals - Fig. 6 (10 and 11) -

GLASS PROTECTOR

This glass is supported by the metal cabinet and acts as a protection for the conductive glass for user safety.

The protective glass as well as the conductive glass can also be cut in different shapes and sizes, of different colors, perforated and treated superficially and / or physically in other ways.

The light system is added to these components. It consists of lamps and other electrical components for proper operation.

The 2 functions of the product (heating and lighting) are regulated by

2 independent controls.

Both crystals are subjected to: cut, perforated, polished, tempered.

The fixed model has a protective glass - Fig. 3 (5) - The portable model has 2 protective glasses - Fig. 6 (12 and 13) -

Both crystals are attached to the metal cabinet by special screws

Fixed model: Fig. 3 (6) -, Portable model: Fig. 6 (14) -

Claims

CLAIMS An innovative product that goes beyond the traditional heating concept. Due to the innovation in the heating character it is the objective to protect this product both in the formal as well as in the technological aspect. 1. It integrates three independent and complementary functions: high efficiency heater, light fixture and decorative object. The crystal is used as a heating source. The incorporation of lighting in the heating function allows the design of new products in the field of heating and decoration. 2. VITROCALEFACCION - Vitroheating consists in the use of a conductive glass that is subjected to electric charge as a resistance. This resistance is applied to the glass by a transparent vitrifiable screen printing process. Said screen printing film has the property of conducting the electric current in a given surface between two bands with metal components to which the respective poles are connected. The following variables are considered for the application of this technology for the generation of heating devices: - length of metal bands - distance between bands - voltage - characteristics of the conductive film (resistance determinant) These variables between voltage relationships and crystal dimensions determine the desired temperature. For heating, these variables are established to obtain temperatures between 50 and 200 degrees Celscius. The main application of this technology will be for the creation of heating appliances and / or appliances, such as domestic heaters, heated floors, heated towels, heated dishes, and other domestic products where the glass can be applied for the generation of heat energy. 3. State of the art technology applied to the glass generates a new concept of neutral, healthy and high efficiency heating that surprises with its transparency.