Systems for electrically heated clothing

Abstract

Electric heating clothing typically includes an electric heater and a battery. Battery energy is finite, and if the battery supplying energy to heat the clothing discharges in extremely cold weather, the user's health and life are at risk. This invention discloses a system for electric heating clothing, comprising means for converting energy present in the surrounding natural environment into electrical energy for heating the clothing and extending its heating cycle. The energy is obtained using one or more means selected from wind-induced vibration, acoustic vibration, ambient air humidity, snow friction generators using snow, temperature fluctuations in ambient air, and the temperature difference between the ground surface temperature and the ambient air temperature.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Electric heating clothing. Background Technology

[0002] Heated clothing is worn in cold weather. These garments are most often electrically heated, including electric heaters and battery packs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Obtain electrical energy from the surrounding natural environment to ensure additional electrical energy to heat the clothing and extend the heating time of the electrically heated clothing.

[0004] Technical issues

[0005] The battery pack has limited electrical energy, and if the battery pack that provides energy to heat clothing discharges in extremely cold weather, the user's health and life will be at risk.

[0006] Technical solution

[0007] Devices that convert available energy from the surrounding natural environment into electrical energy are installed on electrically heated clothing. These devices provide additional electrical energy to heat the clothing and extend the time the clothing is heated. Detailed Implementation

[0008] This invention demonstrates a method for obtaining additional electrical energy from wind-induced vibrations for heating clothing in this embodiment. The vibrations caused by wind open up pathways for mechanical energy harvesting, where the kinetic energy of the wind is first converted into vibrational energy of the moving structures on the clothing, and then converted into electricity via energy harvesting devices such as triboelectric, piezoelectric, electromagnetic devices, or combinations of triboelectric and piezoelectric devices.

[0009] This invention demonstrates a method for obtaining additional electrical energy from sound vibrations for heating clothing in this embodiment. The energy of the sound vibrations is converted into electricity by an energy harvester (such as triboelectric, piezoelectric, electromagnetic devices, or a combination of triboelectric and piezoelectric devices).

[0010] This invention demonstrates a method for obtaining additional electrical energy from ambient air humidity – hygroelectricity – for heating clothing.

[0011] This embodiment of the invention demonstrates a method for obtaining additional electrical energy generated by a snow friction-generated generator for heating clothing.

[0012] This invention demonstrates a method for obtaining additional electrical energy for heating clothing, generated by temperature fluctuations in ambient air using the thermoelectric effect.

[0013] This invention demonstrates a method for obtaining additional electrical energy for heating clothing from the temperature difference between the ground surface temperature and the ambient air temperature using a thermoelectric generator.

[0014] The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to those described herein, and they can be practiced or implemented in various ways. Claims (as amended under Article 19 of the Treaty) 1. A system for electrically heated clothing, wherein electrical energy is generated from one or more natural energy sources, including atmospheric and temperature phenomena such as ambient air humidity, snowfall, changes in ambient temperature, and the temperature difference between ground surface temperature and ambient air temperature, the generated electrical energy being supplied to an electric heating system of the clothing, said electric heating system comprising at least: an electric heating element disposed within the clothing; a rechargeable battery for storing electrical energy and supplying it to the electric heating element; and an interface integrated with control electronics including overheat protection devices and mechanisms for precise temperature adjustment. 2. The system of claim 1, comprising one or more hydroelectric generators configured to generate electrical energy from ambient air humidity by altering the electrical properties of a hydrophilic material upon exposure to humidity. 3. The system according to claim 2, wherein the hydroelectric generator is disposed on the outer surface of the garment, preferably disposed on the lower part of the garment. 4. The system of claim 1, wherein it comprises one or more triboelectric generators configured to convert the energy of falling snow into electrical energy using the triboelectric effect. 5. The system according to claim 4, wherein the triboelectric generator is disposed on the outer surface of the garment, preferably on the hood, shoulders and upper back, in the area most likely to come into contact with snow. 6. The system of claim 1, comprising one or more thermoelectric generators configured to convert changes in ambient temperature into electrical energy using the thermoelectric effect. 7. The system of claim 1, comprising one or more thermoelectric generators configured to convert the temperature difference between the Earth's surface temperature and the ambient air temperature into electrical energy using the Seebeck effect. 8. The system according to claim 7, wherein one end of the thermocouple of the thermoelectric generator is disposed at the lower part of the garment and the other end is disposed at the upper part, thereby providing a temperature gradient for generating electrical energy. 9. The system of claim 1, comprising one or more hybrid generators that automatically adapt to the type of available energy. 10. The system according to claim 1, wherein one or more garments are selected from: suits, jackets, vests, work clothes, sweaters, uniforms, trousers, shirts, socks, footwear, underwear, hats, helmets, fingerless gloves, mittens, protective equipment, etc.

Claims

1. A system for electrically heated clothing, comprising means for converting naturally generated energy into electrical energy to heat the clothing and prolonging the heating time of the electrically heated clothing.

2. The system according to claim 1, wherein, The electrical energy is obtained from wind-induced vibration.

3. The system according to claim 1, wherein, The electrical energy is obtained from acoustic vibration.

4. The system according to claim 1, wherein, The electrical energy is obtained from ambient air humidity – hydroelectricity.

5. The system according to claim 1, wherein, The electrical energy is generated by a snow friction generator.

6. The system according to claim 1, wherein, The electrical energy is obtained from temperature fluctuations in the ambient air.

7. The system according to claim 1, wherein, The electrical energy is obtained from the temperature difference between the Earth's surface temperature and the ambient air temperature.

8. The system according to claim 1, wherein, The electrical energy is obtained using one or more of the following devices: devices for obtaining electrical energy from wind-induced vibration, acoustic vibration, ambient air humidity, snow friction generator using snow, temperature fluctuations in ambient air, and temperature difference between surface temperature and ambient air temperature.

9. The system according to claim 1, wherein, One or more garments may be selected from: suits, jackets, vests, work clothes, sweaters, uniforms, trousers, shirts, socks, footwear, underwear, hats, helmets, fingerless gloves, mittens, protective equipment, etc.