WO2007011192A1

WO2007011192A1 - Heating panel and heating panel system using the same

Info

Publication number: WO2007011192A1
Application number: PCT/KR2006/002890
Authority: WO
Inventors: Kang-Durk Park
Original assignee: LEE, Gui-Soon
Priority date: 2005-07-22
Filing date: 2006-07-21
Publication date: 2007-01-25
Also published as: KR100656884B1

Abstract

A heating panel and a heating panel system using the same. The heating panel comprises a panel body formed to have a predetermined cross-sectional shape and defined on an upper wall thereof with a plurality of holes; a first filler material charged in the panel body and exposed to the outside through the holes to emit far-infrared rays; first and second connection projections formed on both ends of the panel body such that they are thinner than the panel body and their upper surfaces are flush with the upper surface of the panel body, and having a coupling channel and a coupling rib, respectively; and at least one heating element receiving channel defined on the upper surface of the panel body and extending in a lengthwise direction of the panel body to receive a heating element.

Description

HEATING PANEL AND HEATING PANEL SYSTEM USING

THE SAME

Technical Field

[1] The present invention relates, in general, to a heating panel and a heating panel system using the same, and more particularly, to a heating panel and a heating panel system using the same which can be installed on the bases of various buildings to perform a heating function.

Background Art [2] As is well known in the art, in the Korean traditional floor heating system, Ondol , which means warm stone , was used to direct gases of a fire under the floor of a living space. As the technique was developed, the Ondol system has been improved to a modern heating system, in which water, receiving heat supplied from a heating source such as a boiler, is circulated through a heating pipe installed in the floor of a living space to heat the floor.

[3] However, the conventional heating system has disadvantages as described below.

[4] That is to say, in the conventional heating system, since a hot water pipe is embedded in a base formed of concrete, the noxious substances emitted from the concrete adversely influence human health. [5] Further, once the conventional heating system is installed, it cannot be disassembled and reused. Also, if the hot water pipe ruptures, the floor made of concrete must be entirely removed and the heating system must be reinstalled. [6] Moreover, in the conventional heating system, since the base is formed of concrete, the heating system can be operated only after the concrete has completely dried.

Therefore, a lengthy period is required to complete construction of the heating system. [7] Furthermore, because the conventional heating system cannot be used in wooden buildings, the application range thereof is limited. [8] Finally, the conventional heating system cannot effectively suppress noise transmission between floors in shared housing such as apartments. Thus, noise generated in an upper floor cannot but be transferred as it is to a lower floor. [9]

Disclosure of Invention

Technical Problem

[10] Accordingly, the present invention has been made in an effort to solve the problems occurring in the related art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a heating panel which is formed of a material that is beneficial to health, and a heating panel system using the same.

[11] Another object of the present invention is to provide a heating panel which can be reused, and a heating panel system using the same.

[12] Another object of the present invention is to provide a heating panel system which can be constructed in a short period.

[13] Another object of the present invention is to provide a heating panel system which can be used in various types of buildings.

[14] Another object of the present invention is to provide a heating panel system which has a component part capable of precisely maintaining a support in a horizontally balanced state.

[15] Still another object of the present invention is to provide a heating panel system which is constructed so as not to be damaged by external shocks such as an earthquake.

[16] A still further object of the present invention is to provide a heating panel system which can minimize noise transfer between floors in shared housing.

[17]

Technical Solution

[18] In order to achieve the above objects, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a heating panel comprising a panel body formed to have a predetermined cross-sectional shape and having a plurality of holes defined on an upper wall thereof; a first filler material charged in the panel body and exposed to the outside through the holes to emit far- infrared rays; first and second connection projections formed on both ends of the panel body such that they are thinner than the panel body and their upper surfaces are flush with the upper surface of the panel body, and having a coupling channel and a coupling rib, respectively; and at least one heating element receiving channel defined on the upper surface of the panel body and extending in a lengthwise direction of the panel body to receive a heating element.

[19] According to another aspect of the present invention, at least one coupling element- receiving channel is defined on the upper surface of the panel body to extend parallel to the heating element receiving channel, and a coupling element is received in the coupling element receiving channel.

[20] According to another aspect of the present invention, shock-absorbing element receiving parts are formed on lower surfaces of the panel body and the first and second connection projections to extend in the lengthwise direction of the panel body.

[21] According to another aspect of the present invention, shock- absorbing elements are received in respective shock-absorbing element receiving parts.

[22] According to another aspect of the present invention, a second filler material comprising charcoal is charged in a space defined on the lower surface of the panel body between the shock- absorbing element receiving parts.

[23] According to another aspect of the present invention, the inside space of the panel body is divided into a plurality of compartments by partitioning walls, and the shock- absorbing element receiving parts are formed at positions corresponding to the partitioning walls.

[24] According to another aspect of the present invention, cap seating shoulders are formed along the entrance of the heating element receiving channel, and a cap for covering the heating element received in the heating element receiving channel is installed on the cap seating shoulders.

[25] According to another aspect of the present invention, the entrance of the heating element receiving channel is defined to be relatively narrower than an inward portion of the heating element receiving channel.

[26] In order to achieve the above objects, according to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a heating panel system comprising a support formed of transverse and longitudinal members which are crossed with each other; the heating panel installed over a predetermined region on the support such that both widthwise ends of the heating panel are supported by the longitudinal members; end panels arranged at both lengthwise ends of the region over which the heating panel is installed, and defined on an upper surface thereof with heating element guide grooves which communicate with a heating element receiving channel of the heating panel; a heating element received in the heating element receiving channel of the heating panel and the heating element guide grooves of the end panels to supply heat; and a finishing member placed on the heating panel and the end panels to provide a finishing surface.

[27] According to another aspect of the present invention, the support comprises a steel frame of a steel- framed building.

[28] According to another aspect of the present invention, the end panels are formed of a material which emits far-infrared rays.

[29] According to another aspect of the present invention, the heating element guide groove of the end panel is composed of a linear section and a curved section.

[30] According to another aspect of the present invention, spacer members are disposed between the support and the heating panel and between the support and the end panels.

[31] According to another aspect of the present invention, a dummy member is provided to fill a gap between the heating panel or the end panel and a wall.

[32] According to still another aspect of the present invention, the finishing member comprises an upper plate which has on a lower surface thereof an engagement protrusion to be engaged into a coupling element receiving channel of the heating panel, and is formed on both ends thereof with a coupling channel and a coupling rib, respectively. [33] According to a still further aspect of the present invention, a height adjustment mechanism is provided between the support and a base, and comprises an adjustment nut secured to one of the support and the base, an adjustment bolt installed on the other of the support and the base and threadedly coupled with the adjustment nut to be movable relative to the adjustment nut, and a shock-absorbing element interposed between the base and the adjustment nut or between the base and the adjustment bolt to perform a shock-absorbing function.

[34] If the heating panel and the heating panel system using the same according to the present invention, constructed as mentioned above, are employed, since far-infrared rays are emitted from the inside of the heating panel, a person s health can be promoted. Also, because it is possible to disassemble and reuse an installed heating panel, environmental pollution is decreased and the installation cost can be reduced. Once the heating panel system is completely assembled, it is possible to use the heating panel system immediately, whereby convenience to a user is improved.

[35] Also, if the heating panel system according to the present invention is employed, even when external shocks, such as in an earthquake, are applied, the installed state of the heating panel system does not collapse, and it is possible to withstand the external shock. Because the heating panel system has excellent noise reduction and shock- absorbing capabilities, it is possible to minimize noise generation between floors in shared housing.

[36] Further, the heating panel system according to the present invention can be applied to various types of buildings. In particular, in a steel-framed building, the heating panel system may also serve as a base, and by using the separate height adjustment mechanism, the heating panel system can be installed on various bases which are in different states.

[37]

Advantageous Effects

[38] Thanks to the features of the heating panel and the heating panel system using the same according to the present invention, advantages are provided as described below.

[39] First, in the present invention, since filler materials emitting far-infrared rays are charged in the heating panel and the upper wall of the panel body of the heating panel is defined with a plurality of holes, an increased amount of far-infrared rays can be emitted to the outside through the holes. Therefore, by adopting the heating panel and the heating panel system according to the present invention, personal health can be promoted.

[40] Also, in the present invention, because most component parts constituting the heating panel system are assembled with one another without using separate locking elements, after the heating panel system is installed, the heating panel system can be disassembled and reused. Thus, by reusing the heating panel system, the installation cost can be saved, and environmental pollution is minimized.

[41] Further, in the present invention, since the component parts of the heating panel system are manufactured in advance and it is necessary only to assemble the component parts onsite, construction time can be shortened. Hence, the heating panel system can be installed in a short period even in a space which is already occupied, as a result of which convenience to a user can be improved.

[42] Moreover, in the heating panel system according to the present invention, due to the fact that the component parts are assembled in such a way as to be sequentially stacked one upon another on a base, the heating panel system can be applied to various buildings as it is. In particular, in a steel-framed building, since a steel frame can be used as a support, the heating panel system of the present invention can form a base. As a consequence, the heating panel system can be conveniently applied to buildings of various shapes.

[43] Furthermore, in the present invention, a height adjustment mechanism can be separately installed to keep the support horizontal. As a result, the heating panel system can be precisely installed in a level state even in a place where a floor is not level.

[44] In addition, in the present invention, when assembling the component parts, no adhesive is used, and instead, the component parts are fitted together using their shapes. Accordingly, a phenomenon such as sick building syndrome does not occur. Specifically, in the case of the heating panel, since material emitting far- infrared rays, such as charcoal, is charged in the heating panel, it is possible to provide a pleasant environment to the user.

[45] Besides, in the present invention, because the component parts are not locked but simply coupled with each other, when an external shock such as an earthquake is applied to the heating panel system, it is possible to appropriately absorb the external shock. That is to say, because the coupled state is slightly changed and then returns to its original condition, the heating panel system can adapt to the vibration due to the external force, and the installation state of the heating panel system does not collapse. In other words, earthquake resistance is improved.

[46] Also, in the present invention, as shock-absorbing members are used, shocks applied to the upper part of the heating panel or noise can be absorbed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent shocks or noise from being transferred from an upper floor to a lower floor in shared housing, whereby a user can live in a pleasant and tranquil environment.

[47] Brief Description of the Drawings

[48] The above objects, and other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent after a reading of the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the drawings, in which: [49] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional perspective view illustrating the construction of a heating panel in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention; [50] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the construction of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 ; [51] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the construction of a heating panel in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention; [52] FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the main construction of a heating panel system in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention; [53] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the main construction of the embodiment shown in FIG. 4; [54] FIG. 6 is a plan view of the end panel constituting the embodiment shown in FIG.

4; [55] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the end panel constituting the embodiment shown in FIG. 4; [56] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the upper panel constituting the embodiment shown in FIG. 4; [57] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the construction of a height adjustment mechanism adopted in the embodiment shown in FIG. 4; and [58] FIG. 10 is a plan view illustrating a state in which heating elements are installed on the embodiment shown in FIG. 4. [59]

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention [60] Reference will now be made in greater detail to a preferred embodiment of the invention, an example of which is illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numerals will be used throughout the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts. [61] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional perspective view illustrating the construction of a heating panel in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the construction of the embodiment shown in FIG.

1. [62] Referring to these drawings, a heating panel 10 in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a panel body 12. The panel body 12 is formed through the extrusion of various materials. It is preferred that the panel body 12 be formed of aluminum. However, the panel body 12 need not necessarily be formed of a metallic material, and instead, the panel body 12 may be formed through injection- molding of synthetic resin. The panel body 12 is formed such that it has a constant cross-sectional area and is elongate in a lengthwise direction thereof. The upper wall of the panel body 12 is defined with a plurality of holes 13. The holes 13 function to communicate the inside space of the panel body 12 with the outside. The inside space of the panel body 12 is divided into a plurality of compartments by a plurality of partitioning walls 14.

[63] First filler materials 16 are charged in the compartments of the panel body 12. As the first filler materials 16, yellow earth, germanium, jade, charcoal, etc. can be used. These materials have a characteristic of emitting far-infrared rays when heated. The first filler materials 16 are exposed to the outside of the panel body 12 through the holes 13. Accordingly, the function of the first filler materials 16 can be reliably performed toward the outside of the heating panel 10.

[64] First and second connection projections 18 and 20 are respectively formed on the two widthwise ends of the panel body 12. The connection projections 18 and 20 are thinner than the other portion of the panel body 12 and are provided to the upper end of the panel body 12 at both widthwise ends of the panel body 12. The first and second connection projections 18 and 20 respectively have a coupling channel 18 and a coupling rib 20 at corresponding positions. When assembling a plurality of heating panels 10 with one another, the coupling channel 18 and the coupling rib 20 allow two adjoining heating panels 10 to be appropriately joined with each other.

[65] Heating element receiving channels 22 are defined on the upper surface of the panel body 12 and extend in the lengthwise direction of the panel body 12. The entrance of each heating element receiving channel 22 is defined to be relatively narrower than the inward portion of the heating element receiving channel 22. Heating elements 54 (which generate heat by themselves or receive heat from a separate heating source) are respectively received in the heating element receiving channels 22.

[66] Cap seating shoulders 24 are formed along the entrance of the heating element receiving channel 22 to have a relatively large width. A cap 25 is seated on the cap seating shoulders 24 to cover the heating element 54 received in the heating element receiving channel 22 such that a sufficient amount of heat can be transferred to the first filler material 16 of the panel body 12. The upper surface of the cap 25 is flush with the upper surface of the panel body 12. The cap 25 is formed to have a length corresponding to that of the heating element receiving channel 22 and to be elongate. For reference, the cap 25 may have the same length as one heating panel 10 or a length corresponding to the total length of a plurality of heating panels 10.

[67] Coupling element receiving channels 26 are also defined on the upper surface of the panel body 12. Each coupling element receiving channel 26 is defined in a manner such that the entrance thereof is narrower than the bottom thereof. The coupling element receiving channel 26 is defined parallel to the heating element receiving channel 22 to extend in the lengthwise direction of the panel body 12. It is preferred that the coupling element receiving channels 26 be defined to alternate with the heating element receiving channels 22. Of course, the heating element receiving channels 22 and the coupling element receiving channels 26 need not necessarily be defined alternately with each other, but may be defined in a variety of combinations.

[68] A plurality of shock-absorbing element receiving parts 28 is formed on the lower surface of the panel body 12. The shock-absorbing element receiving parts 28 are formed at positions corresponding to the partitioning walls 14 to extend in the lengthwise direction of the panel body 12. Shock- absorbing elements 30 made of a shock-absorbing material are received in respective shock-absorbing element receiving parts 28. It is preferred that the shock-absorbing elements 30 be made of rubber. The shock-absorbing elements 30 are brought into close contact with the upper surfaces of spacer members 46 between longitudinal members 44 to perform shock-absorbing and noise-reducing functions, which will be described later in detail.

[69] Second filler materials 32 are charged in the spaces which are defined on the lower surface of the panel body 12 between the shock-absorbing element receiving parts 28. For example, the second filler materials 32 are made of charcoal. Each second filler material 32 is formed in the shape of an elongate bar from charcoal and is fitted between the shock-absorbing element receiving parts 28. However, it is not necessarily required to use bar-shaped charcoal, and instead, it can be envisaged that charcoal powder mixed with water is charged and dried in the space defined between the shock- absorbing element receiving parts 28.

[70] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the construction of a heating panel in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. A heating panel 10 according to this embodiment, shown in FIG. 3, is constructed in almost the same manner as the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, except that the shock- absorbing element receiving parts 28 are defined by being recessed in the lower surface of the panel body 12.

[71] In the above-described embodiment, three heating element receiving channels 22 are defined, whereas, in this embodiment, two heating element receiving channels 22 are defined. Also, while two coupling element receiving channels 26 are defined in the above-described embodiment, in this embodiment, only one coupling element receiving channel 26 is defined. The numbers of heating element receiving channels 22 and coupling element receiving channels 26 can be changed depending upon the design. [72] Hereafter, a preferred embodiment of a heating panel system which is constructed using the heating panel as described above will be explained.

[73] FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the main construction of a heating panel system in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the main construction of the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, and FIGs. 6 and 7 are a plan view and a cross-sectional view of the end panel constituting the embodiment shown in FIG. 4.

[74] Referring to these drawings, the heating panel system comprises a support 40. The support 40 is formed by transverse and longitudinal members 42 and 44 which are crossed with each other. A plurality of transverse members 42 is placed on the base of a building in a side-by-side relationship. A plurality of longitudinal members 44 is placed on the transverse members 42 in a side-by-side relationship to cross the transverse members 42. Each of the transverse members 42 and longitudinal members 44 may comprise a square bar. In the case of a steel-framed building, the support 40 can comprise an H-frame, a U-frame or an angled steel frame.

[75] Predetermined spaces are defined between the longitudinal members 44 and the upper surfaces of the transverse members 42, and spacer members 46 are installed in the spaces. The spacer members 46 function to support the heating panel 10. That is to say, the lower end of the heating panel 10 is seated and supported on the upper surfaces of the spacer members 46. While the spacer members 46 need not necessarily be installed, in the case where a great load is applied to the heating panel 10, it is preferable that the spacer members 46 be installed.

[76] End panels 48 are arranged at both lengthwise ends of the heating panel 10, that is, the portions of the heating panel system according to the present invention which correspond to both lengthwise ends of the heating panel 10. It is preferred that the end panels 48 be made of the same material as the first filler material 16. For example, it is preferable to form the end panels 48 using yellow earth.

[77] Heating element guide grooves 49, in which the heating elements 54 are received, are defined on the upper surfaces of each end panel 48. The heating element guide grooves 49 are defined to be capable of receiving the curved portions of the heating elements 54. To this end, the heating element guide groove 49 of the end panel 48 is composed of a plurality of linear sections and curved sections.

[78] The end panel 48 has a construction similar to that of the heating panel 10. First, the end panel 48 is formed to have the same width as the heating panel 10 and a sectional shape similar to that of the heating panel 10. First and second connection projections 50 and 50 are formed on both width wise ends of the end panel 48. The first and second connection projections 50 and 50 are formed such that their upper surfaces are flush with the upper surface of the end panel 48. [79] The first and second connection projections 50 and 50 are respectively formed with coupling shoulders 51 and 51 such that the coupling shoulders 51 and 51 can engage with those of adjoining end panels 48. Shock-absorbing element receiving parts 52 are defined on the lower surface of the end panel 48. Shock-absorbing elements which are the same as those of the heating panel 10 are received in the shock-absorbing element receiving parts 52.

[80] The heating elements 54 serve to supply heat. The heating elements 54 generate heat by themselves or emit heat received from a separate heating source. For example, a heater which directly generates heat may be used as the heating element 54, or a hot water pipe, through which hot water heated to high temperature by a boiler flows, may be used as the heating element 54.

[81] Coupling elements 56 are respectively received in the coupling element receiving channels 26 which are defined on the upper surface of the heating panel 10. The coupling elements 56 also function to fasten a finishing member which is seated on the heating panel 10. The coupling elements 56 may be made of wood. That is to say, lumber may be formed to have a sectional shape corresponding to that of the coupling element receiving channel 26, or wood particles can be pressed and glued together to have a sectional shape corresponding to that of the coupling element receiving channel 26. A finishing member is coupled to the coupling elements 56. For example, a wooden plate (a kind of floor wood) serving as a finishing member can be coupled to the coupling elements 56 by driving tagger pins through the side of the wooden plate at a sloped angle.

[82] Meanwhile, FIG. 8 illustrates an upper plate 58 serving as a kind of finishing member. The upper plate 58 may be formed of wood, yellow earth, etc. In other words, a board may be processed in the shape of the illustrated upper plate 58, or wood particles can be pressed and glued together in the shape of the illustrated upper plate 58. Also, yellow earth may be formed in the shape of the illustrated upper plate 58. The upper plate 58 has a width which corresponds approximately to that of the heating panel 10. The upper plate 58 has engagement protrusions 58a on the lower surface thereof. As the engagement protrusions 58a are engaged into the coupling element receiving channels 26 in place of the coupling elements 56, the upper plate 58 can be installed on the heating panel 10. Each engagement protrusion 58a has a width which is less than that of the coupling element receiving channel 26. An ear portion 59 is formed on one side of the engagement protrusion 58a and is engaged with one side of the coupling element receiving channel 26. A coupling groove 60 and a coupling rib 60 are respectively formed on both width wise ends of the upper plate 58.

[83] FIG. 9 illustrates a construction for adjusting the height at which the heating panel system according to the present invention is installed. For example, in the case where the support 40 is installed on the base of a building, a height adjustment mechanism 62 is provided between the support 40 and the base to adjust the height of the support 40. Therefore, even when the base has locally different heights, the support 40 can be horizontally maintained.

[84] The height adjustment mechanism 62 is constructed in a manner such that an adjustment nut 64 secured to the lower surface of the support 40 can be threadedly raised and lowered with respect to an adjustment bolt 66 supported on the base. Thus, as the adjustment nut 64 is raised and lowered, the height of the support 40 can be adjusted. It is preferred that a shock-absorbing element 68 be interposed between the adjustment bolt 66 and the base.

[85] Hereinbelow, the installation of the heating panel and the heating panel system using the same according to the present invention, constructed as mentioned above, will be described.

[86] A procedure for installing the system on a building will be described. First, the support 40 is installed on the base. When the base is even, the separate height adjustment mechanism 62 is not used, and the support 40 is installed directly on the base. Of course, in the case of a steel-framed building, a steel frame may function as the support 40.

[87] Next, the spacer members 46 are installed on the support 40. The spacer members

46 are positioned on the transverse members 42 between the longitudinal members 44.

[88] After installation of the spacer members 46, the heating panel 10 is installed. In the heating panel 10, the first and second connection projections 18 and 20, which are formed on the two width wise ends of the heating panel 10, are seated on the longitudinal members 44, and the shock-absorbing elements 30 provided on the lower surface of the panel body 12 are seated on the spacer members 46. Of course, the shock-absorbing elements 30 provided on the lower surface of the connection projections 18 and 20 are seated on the longitudinal members 44. A plurality of heating panels 10 is installed parallel to the lengthwise direction of the longitudinal members 44.

[89] Namely, heating panels 10 are placed between the longitudinal members 44 in a manner such that the coupling channel 18 and the coupling rib 20 of the first and second connection projections 18 and 20 of two adjoining heating panels 10 are engaged with each other while being seated on one longitudinal member 44. In this way, the heating panels 10 are installed over a predetermined region. The heating panels 10 need not necessarily be installed on the entirety of the support 40.

[90] Then, the end panels 48 are installed at both lengthwise ends of the region in which the heating panels 10 are installed. If the end panels 48 are installed at both lengthwise ends of the region in which the heating panels 10 are installed, the heating element receiving channels 22 of the heating panel 10 and the heating element guide grooves 49 of the end panels 48 are aligned with each other.

[91] After the heating panels 10 and the end panels 48 are installed as described above, the heating elements 54 are installed. The heating elements 54 are respectively fitted into the heating element receiving channels 22. For reference, FIG. 10 illustrates a state in which hot water pipes, serving as the heating elements 54, are installed along the heating panels 10 and the end panels 48.

[92] After the heating elements 54 are installed, the caps 25 are seated on respective cap seating shoulders 24. Each cap 25 covers the heating element 54 such that heat of the heating element 54 can also be sufficiently transferred to the first filler material 16.

[93] Thereupon, the coupling elements 56 are respectively received in the coupling element receiving channels 26. The coupling elements 56 are employed in the case where the upper plate 58 as shown in FIG. 8 is not employed. That is to say, in the case where floor wood, a floor mat, a carpet, laminated paper, etc. is placed on the heating panels 10 and the end panels 48, the coupling elements 56 should be fitted into the coupling element receiving channels 26.

[94] When the heating panels 10 and the end panels 48 are located in place, it may be the case that there is insufficient space for additionally installing the heating panel 10 at a position adjacent to a wall because the profile of the wall includes a shape or an area. In other words, in the case where the gap between the wall and the edge of the region on which the heating panels 10 and the end panels 48 are installed does not allow additional installation of the heating panel 10 or the end panel 48, a dummy member (not shown) can be employed. In this case, the upper surface of the dummy member should be flush with the upper surface of the heating panel 10.

[95] After installation of the heating panels 10, the end panels 48 and the dummy member, the finishing member is installed. As described above, floor wood, a floor mat, a carpet, laminated paper, etc. can be used as the finishing member. In the case of floor wood, the floor wood can be secured by driving tagger pins through the floor wood and the coupling elements 56.

[96] Meanwhile, the upper plate 58 can be used as the finishing member. The upper plate 58 can be made of various materials such as wood, yellow earth, and so on. The upper plate 58 is installed in a manner such that the ear portion 59 of the engagement protrusion 58a is engaged with one side of the coupling element receiving channel 26. That is to say, with the engagement protrusion 58a engaged in the coupling element receiving channel 26, the engagement protrusion 58a is pushed inward so that the ear portion 59 is engaged with one side of the coupling element receiving channel 26. In this way, the upper plate 58 is installed on the heating panel 10, and in a region which does not have the heating panel 10, the upper plate 58 can be installed with the engagement protrusions 58a removed. [97]

Industrial Applicability

[98] As is apparent from the above description, the heating panel and the heating panel system using the same according to the present invention can be installed on the bases of various buildings to perform a heating function.

[99] In the drawings and specification, there have been disclosed typical preferred embodiments of the invention and, although specific terms are employed, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only, and not for purposes of limitation, the scope of the invention being set forth in the following claims.

[100] For example, when constructing the heating panel, the first and second connection projections 18 and 20 may not be formed, and instead, the coupling channel 18 and the coupling rib 20 can be formed on two respective widthwise ends of the heating panel such that two adjoining heating panels can be coupled with each other through engagement between the coupling channel 18 and the coupling rib 20 . This functions to allow the heating panels to be directly installed on a concrete base without using a separate support.

[101]

Claims

[ 1 ] A heating panel comprising: a panel body formed to have a predetermined cross-sectional shape and to have a plurality of holes defined on an upper wall thereof; a first filler material charged in the panel body and exposed to the outside through the holes to emit far-infrared rays; first and second connection projections formed on both ends of the panel body such that they are thinner than the panel body and their upper surfaces are flush with the upper surface of the panel body, and having a coupling channel and a coupling rib, respectively; and at least one heating element receiving channel defined on the upper surface of the panel body and extending in a lengthwise direction of the panel body to receive a heating element.

[2] The heating panel as set forth in claim 1, wherein at least one coupling element receiving channel is defined on the upper surface of the panel body to extend parallel to the heating element receiving channel, and a coupling element is received in the coupling element receiving channel.

[3] The heating panel as set forth in claim 2, wherein shock-absorbing element receiving parts are formed on lower surfaces of the panel body.

[4] The heating panel as set forth in claim 3, wherein shock- absorbing elements are received in respective shock- absorbing element receiving parts.

[5] The heating panel as set forth in claim 3, wherein a second filler material comprising charcoal is charged in a space defined on the lower surface of the panel body between the shock-absorbing element receiving parts.

[6] The heating panel as set forth in claim 3, wherein an inside space of the panel body is divided into a plurality of compartments by partitioning walls, and the shock-absorbing element receiving parts are formed at positions corresponding to the partitioning walls.

[7] The heating panel as set forth in claim 1, wherein cap seating shoulders are formed along an entrance of the heating element receiving channel, and a cap for covering the heating element received in the heating element receiving channel is installed on the cap seating shoulders.

[8] The heating panel as set forth in claim 1, wherein the entrance of the heating element receiving channel is defined to be narrower than an inner portion of the heating element receiving channel.

[9] A heating panel system comprising: a support formed by transverse and longitudinal members which are crossed with each other; a heating panel according to any one of claims 1 to 8, installed over a predetermined region on the support such that two widthwise ends of the heating panel are supported by the longitudinal members; end panels arranged at two lengthwise ends of the region over which the heating panel is installed, and defined on an upper surface thereof with heating element guide grooves which communicate with a heating element receiving channel of the heating panel; a heating element received in the heating element receiving channel of the heating panel and the heating element guide grooves of the end panels to supply heat; and a finishing member placed on the heating panel and the end panels to provide a finishing surface.

[10] The heating panel system as set forth in claim 9, wherein the support comprises a steel frame of a steel- framed building.

[11] The heating panel system as set forth in claim 9, wherein the end panels are formed of a material which emits far- infrared rays.

[12] The heating panel system as set forth in claim 9, wherein the heating element guide groove of the end panel is composed of a linear section and a curved section.

[13] The heating panel system as set forth in claim 9, wherein spacer members are disposed between the support and the heating panel and between the support and the end panels.

[14] The heating panel system as set forth in claim 9, wherein a dummy member is provided to fill a gap between the heating panel or the end panel and a wall.

[15] The heating panel system as set forth in claim 9, wherein the finishing member comprises an upper plate which has on a lower surface thereof an engagement protrusion to be engaged with the heating panel, and is formed on both ends thereof with a coupling channel and a coupling rib, respectively.

[16] The heating panel system as set forth in claim 9, wherein a height adjustment mechanism is provided between the support and a base, and comprises an adjustment nut secured to one of the support and the base, an adjustment bolt installed on the other of the support and the base and threadedly coupled with the adjustment nut to be moved relative to the adjustment nut, and a shock-absorbing element interposed between the base and the adjustment nut or between the base and the adjustment bolt to perform a shock-absorbing function.