US 9,544,945 B2 · Magnetic induction heat engine and heat pipe delivery system and methods of producing and delivering heat

Abstract

A magnetic induction thermal heat unit, capable of producing heat by magnetic field, inducing direct agitation and friction, at the molecular level within a ferrous magnetic or semi-magnetic substrate. The substrate is specifically designed to capitalize on storing the heat generated and then transferring the heat generated to a subsequent device that requires or uses heat as its primary energy source. The system can use both a combination of induction heated substrates that are ferrous or magnetic in various configurations. The substrates can also be joined or bonded to non-magnetic or ferrous materials such as aluminum or copper as a conductive heat path to a heat pipe system where a transfer of thermal energy occurs. Additionally, convective and resultant radiant heat from the magnetic induction system can be directed back into the cumulative total of heat energy produced. The major objective ultimately being able to produce a greater degree of efficiency per given watt of electricity beyond what is currently available with current technology.

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Dependent claims

A heat source apparatus, comprising:

an induction generator;
an induction coil operatively coupled to the induction generator and configured to create an adjustable magnetic field within a space;
a substrate positioned within at least a portion of the space, the substrate configured to generate heat when a changing magnetic field is applied thereto and including a plurality of passages extending at least partially therethrough;
a plurality of heat pipes, each enclosing a heatable solution, wherein at least a portion of each of the plurality of heat pipes is positioned in a distinct passage of the plurality of passages such that an interior surface of a passage of the plurality of passages is in contact with an exterior surface of a heat pipe of the plurality of heat pipes;
a heat exchanger thermally coupled to the plurality of heat pipes, wherein the plurality of heat pipes transfer the generated heat from the substrate to the heat exchanger;
and
a fan configured to move an airflow across the heat exchanger.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Magnetic induction heat engine and heat pipe delivery system and methods of producing and delivering heat

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Magnetic induction heat engine and heat pipe delivery system and methods of producing and delivering heat

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