Heat Transference Device

Abstract

The invention comprises of an elongated heat conductive material (10), a sheath made of heat insulation material (12), that encloses said heat conductive material (10), and an optional outer sheath (14), made of a protective material as a form of protection from cuts, impact, and other possible damage. The two sheaths may be combined into one sheath (18) that would double for both insulation and protection. The purpose of the device is to transfer heat. An example use for this would be to have a heat source at one end of the device, and a destination to transfer the heat at the other end. The device can be of various lengths, much like pipe, wire or rope.

Description

SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM

[0001] Not applicable

BACKGROUND

[0002] 1. Field of the Invention

[0003] The present invention is in the technical field of heat transference. More particularly, the present invention is in the technical field of low heat loss long distance heat transference.

[0004] 2. Prior Art

[0005] There is no comparable prior art that can be used to both transfer heat from and to a location as its express purpose.

OBJECTIVES AND ADVANTAGES

Objectives

[0006] The objective of the heat transference device is to effectively and efficiently move heat over a distance of several feet to several miles from one place to another. The typical scenario would be to either move heat to a target in order to perform some function, or to move heat away from a source.

Advantages

[0007] In many cases, a heat source is required to be close by the target in order for a function to be performed effectively. This is an issue when the source for heat cannot be moved and the target cannot be brought closer to the source. With the use of the heat transference device, the target and source no longer need to be close. Conversely, when the need to remove heat is required, it can be difficult to move it far from the source using any instrument with non-moving parts, such as heat fins, and additional devices, such as fans, are required to remove the heat. This requires a higher cost in the heat removal, both in the use of electricity and the higher maintenance costs. The heat removal device provides a cost effective, low maintenance method to effectively move heat away from the source, and the heat from the source can additionally be used to perform more work if so desired.

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING FIGURES

[0008] FIG. 1: This drawing shows an isometric view of the heat transference device, with a wavy-cut indicating that the device can be various lengths. The drawing shows three types of materials, the innermost area, 10, is made of a heat conductive material, an inner sheath, 12, made of a heat insulation material, and an optional final outer sheath, 14, made of a protective material as a form of protection from cuts, impact, and other possible damage.

[0009] FIG. 2: This drawing shows a crosscut view of the heat transference device. The drawing shows three types of materials, the innermost area is made of the heat conductive material 10, an inner sheath made of the heat insulation material 12, and an optional final outer sheath made of the protective material 14 as a form of protection from cuts, impact, and other possible damage.

[0010] FIG. 3: This drawing also shows a crosscut view of the heat transference device. The drawing shows two types of materials, the innermost area, 16, is made of a heat conductive material, and a sheath made of a heat insulation material 18.

REFERENCE NUMERALS IN DRAWINGS

[0011] 10--Heat Conductive Material

[0012] 12--Heat Insulation Material

[0013] 14--Protective Material

[0014] 16--Heat Conductive Material

[0015] 18--Heat Insulation Material

DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

Description of Main Embodiment

[0016] Referring now to the invention in more detail, in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, there is shown a heat transference device, the innermost area is made of a heat conductive material 10 an inner sheath made of a heat insulation material 12 and an outer sheath made of a protective material 14 to eliminate cuts, impact, and other possible damage to the interior materials. There may be a thin material wrapping both sides of the insulation material 12, to help separate it from central heat conductive material 10 and from protective sheath 14, and to help maintain shape.

[0017] In further detail, still referring to the invention of FIGS. 1 and 2, the device can be cut to various lengths, much like pipe, wire or rope. The inner heat conductive material 10 will be a predetermined portion of the area, the heat insulation material 12 being a predetermined thickness depending on the ability of it to insulate heat conductive material 10 from heat loss, and the protective material 14 of a predetermined thickness, as needed to protect the other two materials from impact, pressure, puncturing, crushing, or other damage.

[0018] The construction details of the invention as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are that inner heat conductive material 10 comprises of a high heat conductive material, such as aluminum, graphene, or a heat conductive polymer. Heat insulation material 12 would comprise of fiberglass, mineral wool, or other heat insulation materials. Protective material 14 will comprise of such materials as metal, alloys, or ceramics.

Operation of Main Embodiment

[0019] In more detail, still referring to the invention of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, as the purpose of the device is to transfer heat, the implementation of this device would be to have a heat source at one end of the device, and a destination to transfer the heat at the other end. An example of use could be to transfer heat away from a device, such as an engine or machine, to stop it from overheating. Another example would be to transfer heat to a boiling tank of an electric generator, for the purpose of creating steam.

Description of Alternative Embodiment

[0020] Referring now to the invention in more detail, in FIG. 3, there is shown the heat transference device, the innermost area is made of a heat conductive material 16 and a sheath made of a highly effective heat insulation material 18. There may be a thin material wrapping heat conductive material 16 to help separate it from protective insulation 18, and to help maintain shape.

[0021] In further detail, still referring to the invention of FIG. 3, the device can be of various lengths, much like pipe, wire or rope. The inner heat conductive material 16 will usually comprise of the largest predetermined portion of area, and heat insulation material 18 of a predetermined thickness.

[0022] The construction details of the invention as shown in FIG. 3 are that inner material 16 comprises of a high heat conductive material, such as aluminum, graphene, or a heat conductive polymer. Heat insulation material 18 would comprise of an insulation material, such as fiberglass or mineral wool.

Operation of Alternative Embodiment

[0023] In more detail, still referring to the invention of FIG. 3, as the purpose of the device is to transfer heat, the implementation of this device would be to have a heat source at one end of the device, and a destination to transfer the heat at the other end. An example of use could be to transfer heat away from a device, such as an engine or machine, to stop it from overheating. Another example would be to transfer heat to a target boiling tank of an electric generator, for the purpose of creating steam.

Summary, Ramifications, and Scope

[0024] As noted earlier, the device is used to transport heat from one location to another in an efficient and convenient fashion. Similar to how a wire transports electricity from one location to another, this device acts in a similar role with heat transport. Unlike a wire, which is often constructed to shed heat in order to minimize degradation of the wire itself, this device is expressly designed to contain heat and transport it from a source location of a higher temperature to a target location of lower temperature with as little heat loss as possible.

[0025] While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should therefore not be limited by the above described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention.

[0026] For example, the heat insulation sheath could also act as a protective layer if a material is able to perform both roles satisfactorily, eliminating the need for a separate sheath of protective material. There may additionally be more materials used to better separate materials. The materials may not be composed of a single extruded piece, but of many strands, or lattices. The material may not necessarily be cylindrical, as other shapes could well also be possible. The protective material sheath may be a separate piece, slid over the heat conductive material. The thickness and proportional diameter of the heat conductive material and other materials may change according to the effectiveness of the material to perform its function. Accordingly, the scope of the invention should be determined not by the embodiments illustrated, but by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.

Claims

1. An device used to transfer heat effectively from a source location to a target location, comprising an elongated heat conductive material to transfer the heat, a sheath of heat insulation enclosing the heat conductive material to minimize heat loss during the transfer process, a. an optional second sheath of material that surrounds both the heat conductive material, and the insulation, acting as a protective layer from potential damage to both materials.