A multi-zone ducted non-inductive temperature control structure for intelligent bedding

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of intelligent bedding and human thermal comfort engineering technology, and discloses a multi-zone, pipeline-type, non-intrusive temperature control structure for intelligent bedding. The structure includes a bedspread, headboard, quilt, and inflatable bedding units. Each bedding unit contains multiple sets of flexible fluid pipeline structures, divided longitudinally along the human body into multiple temperature control zones. The flexible fluid pipeline structures deliver temperature-controlled media to each temperature control zone to achieve zoned temperature control for different parts of the body. The structure also integrates temperature sensors, a sleep monitoring strip, and leak-proof and safety isolation structures, and connects to a temperature control host. The temperature control host is connected to each temperature control zone through a distribution pipeline to regulate and control the fluid temperature and flow rate. The system dynamically adjusts each zone based on temperature sensor data and user physiological parameters to achieve closed-loop temperature control. Through the flexible structure and optimized pipeline layout, the presence of the pipelines is reduced, improving human comfort. This invention enables multi-part coordinated temperature control and dynamic adaptation during sleep, improving human thermal comfort and sleep quality, and exhibits good stability and safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of intelligent temperature-controlled bedding structural design and human thermal comfort engineering technology, specifically to a multi-zone pipeline-type non-contact temperature control structure for intelligent temperature-controlled bedding systems. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of smart home technology, healthy sleep technology, and human thermal comfort engineering, smart temperature-controlled bedding is gradually becoming an important product form for improving sleep quality. Existing smart temperature-controlled bedding typically regulates the surface temperature by incorporating fluid pipes, electric heating structures, or localized heat exchange components within the bedding body to improve the user's thermal comfort experience during sleep. However, judging from the current market and related technological solutions, the structural design of existing smart temperature-controlled bedding is mostly still limited to single-layer installation, localized temperature control, or single bedding unit applications. This makes it difficult to simultaneously address the differentiated thermal needs of different parts of the body, bedding comfort, and long-term operational safety and reliability, thus limiting its practical application.

[0003] Specifically, existing technologies typically employ the following structural approaches: First, a single layer or small water pipe structure is laid inside the bedding body to achieve basic fluid temperature control; second, temperature control is only performed on a single planar structure such as the mattress or mattress cover, resulting in a limited temperature control range; third, some products use pipe structures that are too thick or rigid, or have obvious local protrusions, causing users to easily feel a foreign object sensation while lying down, thus affecting sleep comfort; fourth, existing structures generally lack systematic support for the differences in the overall thermal needs of the human body, making it difficult to achieve differentiated thermal environment regulation for different body areas such as the head, torso, and lower limbs from the bedding structure level; fifth, some fluid bedding has insufficient design in terms of pipe connections, material sealing, and structural lamination, making it prone to problems such as liquid and air leakage, resulting in low product yield and short service life; sixth, existing leak-proof and safety isolation designs are relatively weak, and once the fluid system leaks, it not only affects the normal use of the product but may also pose electrical and safety hazards.

[0004] Furthermore, existing technologies generally suffer from the following problems: On the one hand, the pipe structure has a significant impact on human touch, making it difficult to achieve truly imperceptible temperature control and reducing the user's comfort during sleep; on the other hand, existing zoning structures are usually quite simple, often involving overall or coarse zoning, making it difficult to support the differentiated temperature control needs of different areas such as the upper and lower body, or the near and far ends, thus hindering the creation of a bedding thermal environment that better conforms to the thermal characteristics of the human body. In addition, the integration design between sensors and pipe structures in existing solutions is generally insufficient, easily leading to uneven temperature distribution within zones and unstable temperature data acquisition, thereby affecting temperature control accuracy and system response. Simultaneously, fluid systems typically lack multi-level safety isolation structures; once a local seal fails or a connection is damaged, leakage and diffusion may occur, affecting the overall reliability of the device.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide a multi-zone pipeline-type non-intrusive temperature control structure for smart bedding. By systematically optimizing the flexible fluid pipeline layout, human body zoning method, sensor integration structure, and leak-proof and safety isolation structure inside the bedding unit, it can simultaneously meet the requirements of comfort, human thermal comfort engineering, safety, and manufacturability, thus providing a reliable structural foundation for achieving refined, non-intrusive, and stable multi-zone temperature control in smart bedding. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and solve the problems of single temperature control area, insufficient adjustment accuracy and lack of coordinated control of multiple bedding components.

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a multi-zone pipeline-type non-contact temperature control structure for smart bedding, so as to solve the problems of insufficient comfort, inadequate zoning capability, and low safety of the temperature control structure in existing smart bedding.

[0008] Specifically, a multi-zone pipeline-type non-contact temperature control structure for smart bedding is characterized by comprising a bedding body, a temperature control host, and a multi-zone fluid pipeline structure, an elastic and soft buffer layer, a sensing and detection structure, and a signal processing and control structure disposed inside the bedding body. The multi-zone fluid pipeline structure is divided into multiple temperature control zones along the longitudinal direction of the human body, each temperature control zone corresponding to a different part of the human body and connected to the temperature control host through an independent fluid loop. The temperature control host delivers temperature-controlled fluid media to each temperature control zone through a distribution pipeline and regulates and controls the fluid temperature and / or flow rate. The elastic and soft buffer layer is disposed on the outer periphery of the multi-zone fluid pipeline structure, covering, isolating, and providing flexible buffering. The sensing and detection structure is used to collect temperature information, user sleep status information, and / or environmental parameter information from each temperature control zone. The signal processing and control structure is electrically connected to the sensing and detection structure and the temperature control host, and is used to generate control signals based on the collected information and send them to the temperature control host. A leak-proof safety isolation structure is also provided outside the multi-zone fluid pipeline structure.

[0009] Furthermore, the bedding body includes one or more of the following: bedspread, mattress, pillow, pillowcase, quilt, duvet cover, and headboard cover.

[0010] Furthermore, the fluid pipes within each temperature control zone are arranged in one or more of the following ways: flexible serpentine arrangement, parallel arrangement, or ring arrangement.

[0011] Furthermore, when the bedding body is a bedspread or mattress, it is provided with a first zone temperature control pipe (L04) and a second zone temperature control pipe (L08). The first zone temperature control pipe (L04) and the second zone temperature control pipe (L08) are respectively connected to the external fluid circuit through the corresponding pipe inlet and outlet (L10) to form a one-in-one-out circulation loop.

[0012] Furthermore, the first zone temperature control pipe (L04) corresponds to the upper body zone of the human body, and the second zone temperature control pipe (L08) corresponds to the lower body zone of the human body.

[0013] Furthermore, when the bedding body is a pillow or pillowcase, it is provided with a temperature control pipe (L11) for forming an independent temperature control structure for the head and neck area; and / or, when the bedding body is a quilt or duvet cover, it is provided with a third zone temperature control pipe (L14) and a fourth zone temperature control pipe (L15) for forming a zoned temperature control structure covering the upper and lower body zones of the human body.

[0014] Furthermore, the elastic and soft cushioning layer is made of a flexible porous material or composite material with high resilience and good breathability, including one or more of memory foam, gel memory foam, hydrophilic foam, cold glue foam or elastic fiber filling material, and is combined with a thermally conductive fabric layer to form a multi-layer structure.

[0015] Furthermore, the bedding body adopts a multi-layer composite cross-sectional structure, which includes at least a skin-contact layer (101), a heat-conducting layer (102), a comfort sponge layer (103), an anti-slip bottom fabric (105), and a edging fabric (106) from top to bottom; the comfort sponge layer (103) is used to accommodate the multi-zone fluid pipe structure and to provide flexible cushioning and tactile isolation for it.

[0016] Furthermore, a sleep monitoring belt (104) is also provided in the multi-layer composite cross-sectional structure of the bedding body. The sleep monitoring belt (104) is located between the comfort sponge layer (103) and the support structure layer and / or above the multi-zone fluid pipe structure.

[0017] Furthermore, the sensing and detection structure includes temperature sensors disposed at corresponding positions of each temperature control zone. The temperature sensors are used to detect the actual temperature information of each temperature control zone and are disposed near the corresponding fluid pipe layer and / or embedded in the heat-conducting layer (102). When the bedding body is a bed cover or mattress, the temperature sensors include a first zone temperature sensor (L05) and a second zone temperature sensor (L07).

[0018] Furthermore, the sensing and detection structure also includes a sleep monitoring belt, which is disposed in the head area or back area of ​​the bedding body to detect the user's in-bed status, body movement information, respiratory rhythm and / or heart rate change information, so as to realize the identification and analysis of the user's sleep state; the sleep monitoring belt adopts one of the following: a flexible pressure sensor array, a bioelectric signal acquisition module, or a sensing structure based on micro-deformation detection.

[0019] Furthermore, the sensing and detection structure also includes an environmental sensor, which is located at the outer edge of the bedding and / or inside the temperature control unit, for collecting environmental temperature, humidity and / or light intensity parameters.

[0020] Furthermore, the sensing and detection structure also includes a water temperature sensor, a water level sensor, and / or a leakage detection sensor installed at key nodes of the fluid loop, for real-time monitoring of the operating status of the fluid system and triggering corresponding safety protection functions when an anomaly is detected.

[0021] Furthermore, the signal processing and control structure includes a signal processing board (L02), which is used to receive and process the detection signal from the sensing and detection structure, and send the processing result to the temperature control host.

[0022] Furthermore, the bedding body is provided with a control structure for local operation. The control structure includes one or more of the following: control buttons, touch control area, and gesture recognition area, for realizing the local setting and adjustment of the corresponding bedding unit functions. The control structure is at least used to realize one or more of the following: switch control, temperature adjustment, and mode selection. The mode selection includes one or more of the following: constant temperature mode, sleep mode, energy-saving mode, or preset mode. The control structure adopts a press-type, touch-type, sliding, gesture-type, or a combination thereof. When the control structure adopts a button form, the control structure is a bedding-side control button (L06).

[0023] Furthermore, the bedding body is also provided with a feedback structure, which includes one or more of vibration feedback, sound feedback, and light feedback, for providing status feedback after user operation; when the feedback structure adopts the form of vibration feedback, the feedback structure is a vibration feedback device (L03).

[0024] Furthermore, the leak-proof safety isolation structure includes an inner waterproof coating layer and an outer liquid-absorbing warning layer; the inner waterproof coating layer is used to seal and prevent leakage of fluid pipelines, and the outer liquid-absorbing warning layer is used to absorb leaked liquid when local leakage occurs, and works with the leak detection structure to output alarm information and / or trigger protection mechanisms.

[0025] Furthermore, the fluid pipes inside two or more bedding units are connected to the temperature control host through an extended branch connection, so that the temperature control fluid medium is distributed in multiple ways through the branch structure before entering the bedding unit, and enters the branch pipes of different bedding units or different temperature control zones respectively.

[0026] Furthermore, the extended diversion connection method forms a hierarchical fluid transport structure in which the main pipe, diversion pipe and zone pipe are connected in sequence, so as to realize modular connection between multiple bedding units and long-distance fluid distribution.

[0027] Furthermore, the two or more bedding units include any two or more of mattresses, bedspreads, quilts, pillows, or other bedding components suitable for the installation of fluid conduits, to form a synergistic thermal environment regulation structure among the multiple bedding units.

[0028] In addition, the present invention also provides an intelligent bedding system, characterized in that it includes the aforementioned multi-zone pipeline-type non-contact temperature control structure and a temperature control host connected thereto. The temperature control host is used to provide a temperature-controlled fluid medium to the multi-zone fluid pipeline structure and to perform zone temperature adjustment and control based on the temperature information of each temperature control zone, user sleep status information and / or environmental parameter information.

[0029] Compared with existing technologies, the present invention has the following advantages and beneficial effects: The present invention constructs a multi-zone fluid pipe structure distributed longitudinally along the human body inside the bedding, and embeds the pipes between the comfort layer and the support layer of the bedding. This allows for precise temperature regulation of different parts of the human body while reducing the impact of the pipe structure on the human touch, improving the softness, fit, and seamless user experience of the bedding. At the same time, by designing a full-coverage temperature control structure for multiple bedding units such as mattresses, bedspreads, quilts, and pillows, and integrating the fluid pipe structure with the sleep sensing system, a more complete human body thermal environment regulation system can be constructed, providing a good structural foundation for subsequent intelligent temperature regulation. In addition, by setting up double or multi-layer leak-proof safety isolation structures, the risk of leakage can be effectively reduced, improving the safety, reliability, and service life of the system. Thus, the present invention simultaneously considers comfort, safety, human thermal comfort adaptability, and manufacturability. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the coordinated operation of various types of bedding with a multi-zone, pipe-type, non-contact temperature control structure for smart bedding, provided by an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a multi-zone pipeline-type non-contact temperature control structure for smart bedding provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a side cross-sectional schematic diagram of a multi-zone pipeline-type non-contact temperature control structure for smart bedding provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the invention are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0032] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0033] like Figures 1-3As shown, this embodiment provides a multi-zone pipeline-type non-contact temperature control structure for smart bedding. The non-contact temperature control structure can be applied to bedspreads, mattresses, pillows, quilts, headboards, and other bedding units suitable for fluid temperature control structures. It is used to regulate the temperature of different parts of the human body in separate zones, improving the safety, stability, and reliability of the system while ensuring user comfort. Figure 1 The partition shown is a two-partition configuration of upper body and lower body partitions. It is only one possible partition configuration that can be implemented by this method. Multiple partition configurations such as three-partition, four-partition, etc. can also be constructed according to user needs.

[0034] The non-contact temperature control structure includes a bedding body, a multi-zone fluid pipeline structure located inside the bedding body, a sensing and detection structure, a signal processing and control structure, and a temperature control host connected to each bedding unit. The temperature control host is connected to each temperature control zone through a branch pipeline and regulates and controls the fluid temperature and flow rate. The multi-zone fluid pipeline structure is divided into multiple temperature control zones along the longitudinal direction of the human body, such as corresponding to the head and neck area, shoulder and back area, waist and abdomen area, thigh area, and calf area, and is connected to the temperature control host through independent or relatively independent fluid circuits to achieve precise zoned temperature control of different areas of the human body. The fluid pipelines in each temperature control zone are preferably arranged in a flexible serpentine, parallel, or ring-shaped manner, and are covered and isolated by the elastic and soft buffer layer to reduce the tactile impact of the fluid pipelines on the human body contact surface.

[0035] like Figure 2 As shown, the mattress or bed cover area includes a first-zone temperature control zone pipe L04 and a second-zone temperature control zone pipe L08, corresponding to a first-zone temperature sensor L05 and a second-zone temperature sensor L07, used to detect the actual temperature status of the corresponding zones. The first-zone temperature control zone pipe L04 and the second-zone temperature control zone pipe L08 are respectively connected to an external fluid loop through pipe inlets and outlets L10, forming a one-in-one-out circulation loop. The first zone can be the upper body zone of the human body, and the second zone can be the lower body zone of the human body. To reduce the impact of the pipe structure on the comfort of human contact, a buffer layer L09 is provided inside the mattress or bed cover to fill, cover, and provide flexible cushioning for the temperature control zone pipes, thereby improving the softness and seamless experience of the bed surface.

[0036] The pillow or pillowcase area is equipped with a temperature-controlled zone pipe L11, a buffer layer L12, and pipe inlets / outlets L13 to form an independent temperature-controlled structure for the head and neck area. The comforter or duvet cover area is equipped with a third-zone temperature-controlled zone pipe L14, a fourth-zone temperature-controlled zone pipe L15, a buffer layer L16, and pipe inlets / outlets L17 to form a zoned temperature-controlled structure covering the upper body (first zone) and the lower body (second zone). Through the above arrangement, multiple bedding units such as bedspreads, pillows, and comforters can jointly form a collaborative temperature-controlled system covering the main contact areas of the human body.

[0037] In this embodiment, the bedding body also integrates a sleep detection strip L01, a signal processing board L02, a vibration feedback device L03, and a bedding-side control button L06. The sleep detection strip L01 is preferably located inside the mattress or bed cover at a position suitable for sensing changes in the user's in-bed status and sleep state, used to detect the user's in-bed / out-of-bed status, body movement information, respiratory rhythm, and changes in sleep state. The signal processing board L02 receives and processes various detection signals and sends the processing results to the temperature control host or control unit. The vibration feedback device L03 outputs vibration alerts for user awareness. The bedding-side control button L06 enables functions such as on / off control, local temperature adjustment, and mode switching.

[0038] To enhance overall comfort, the buffer layers L09, L12, and L16 are preferably made of highly resilient, breathable, flexible porous materials or composite materials, including but not limited to memory foam, gel memory foam, hydrophilic foam, cold-bonded foam, or elastic fiber filling materials, and can be combined with thermally conductive fabric layers to form a multi-layer structure. These materials can undergo elastic deformation under pressure, covering and buffering the fluid conduit structure, thereby reducing localized pressure and foreign body sensation on the contact surfaces of the conduits, while ensuring efficient heat conduction and overall comfort.

[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, the bedding unit preferably adopts a multi-layer composite cross-sectional structure, comprising at least a skin-contact layer 101, a heat-conducting layer 102, a comfort sponge layer 103, a sleep monitoring band 104, an anti-slip base fabric 105, and a edging fabric 106 from top to bottom. The skin-contact layer 101 is for direct contact with the human body to enhance tactile comfort; it is characterized by being skin-friendly, breathable, and may include brand patterns. The heat-conducting layer 102 uses a thin material with high thermal conductivity to improve the efficiency of temperature regulation in the bedding. The comfort sponge layer 103 is used to embed a partitioned flexible tube, approximately 1-2 cm thick, to provide flexible cushioning and tactile isolation for the underlying fluid pipe structure. The sleep monitoring band 104 is used to monitor the user's sleep state. The anti-slip base fabric 105 is used to block liquid penetration and prevent fluid leakage and diffusion. The edging fabric 106 is used to connect with the bed frame or other bedding components, including zippers and elastic bands to enhance the overall structural stability.

[0040] In one specific embodiment, the fluid pipes within two or more bedding units can be connected by an extended branching system, allowing the temperature-conducting fluid medium to be modularly distributed to corresponding areas of different bedding units. This extended branching connection involves the fluid medium output from the temperature control unit being transported through a main pipe and then distributed in multiple paths via a branching structure before entering the bedding units. The main pipe is connected to branching nodes, which guide the fluid to branch pipes in different bedding units or different temperature-controlled zones. Each branch pipe further extends and connects to the fluid loop of its corresponding zone, thus forming a hierarchical fluid transport structure of "main pipe - branch pipe - zone pipe". This structure enables modular connection and long-distance fluid distribution between multiple bedding units, ensuring the stability and consistency of fluid supply to each zone. Specifically, the bedding unit may include a mattress, bedspread, quilt, pillow or other bedding components suitable for laying fluid pipes. After the temperature-controlled fluid medium is output from the main temperature control system, it enters the fluid pipe layer inside different bedding units through the branch pipes to form a coordinated thermal environment regulation structure among multiple bedding units.

[0041] In one specific embodiment, the bedding also incorporates multi-dimensional sensors, such as temperature sensors and environmental sensors, to collect relevant parameter information about the internal and external environments of the bedding. Each sensor is connected to the data processing unit and the temperature control host via wires or other data transmission methods to achieve data acquisition, analysis, and feedback control. The sensors are preferably placed on the host side; sensors are not placed on the bedding side unless absolutely necessary. There are no restrictions on the placement of either the host or the host, and their function does not change due to placement; adjustments can be made appropriately for different product forms. Specifically, a sleep detection strip L01, temperature sensors L05 and L07, and a vibration feedback device L03 can be placed on the bedding side. The temperature sensors are preferably located near the fluid pipe layer corresponding to each temperature control zone or embedded in the heat-conducting layer to obtain the actual temperature information of each zone. Environmental sensors, such as temperature, humidity, and light intensity, are installed on the main unit side. These sensors can be located on the outer edge of the bedding or inside the temperature control unit to collect environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, and light intensity. Humidity is used to assess the dryness or humidity of the environment and to help regulate the thermal comfort of the human body. Light intensity is used to identify day-night environmental changes and the user's sleeping environment, thus providing an environmental reference for temperature control strategies. Furthermore, water temperature sensors, water level sensors, and leakage detection sensors can be installed at key nodes of the water system to monitor the operation of the fluid system in real time and implement corresponding safety protection functions, thereby obtaining relevant parameter information about the internal and external environment of the bedding.

[0042] Furthermore, a sleep monitoring strip 104 is incorporated into the bedding structure, preferably positioned in the head or back area of ​​the bedding, and arranged between the elastic, soft cushioning layer and the supporting structure layer, or above the multi-zone fluid channel layer, to acquire stable physiological signals without compromising human comfort. The sleep monitoring strip can employ a flexible pressure sensor array, a bioelectrical signal acquisition module, or a sensing structure based on micro-deformation detection to detect parameters such as the user's bed-going status, body movement information, respiratory rhythm, and heart rate changes, thereby enabling the identification and analysis of the user's sleep state.

[0043] To improve system operational safety, the fluid piping structure is preferably equipped with a double-layer or multi-layer leak-proof safety isolation structure. This leak-proof safety isolation structure includes at least an inner waterproof coating layer and an outer absorbent warning layer. The inner waterproof coating layer provides initial sealing and leak-proof coverage for the fluid piping, preventing the temperature-controlled fluid from leaking into other structural layers within the bedding. The outer absorbent warning layer absorbs leaked liquid in the event of localized leakage and can work in conjunction with a leak detection structure to output alarm information or trigger a protection mechanism, thereby reducing the risk of liquid spread and improving the safety and reliability of system operation.

[0044] During use, the temperature control unit adjusts and controls the fluid temperature and flow rate based on temperature detection data of each temperature control zone, environmental parameters, and user sleep status information, so that different temperature control zones form corresponding target thermal environments. Users can also set local temperatures or operating modes locally through the control button L06 on the bedding side, and the system can provide feedback on the operation status to the user through the vibration feedback device L03. Through the above structural design, this invention can not only achieve zoned and precise temperature adjustment for different parts of the human body, but also take into account a soft and comfortable, imperceptible user experience, the ability of multiple bedding units to coordinate temperature regulation, and the safety and stability of system operation.

[0045] In one specific embodiment, each bedding unit may also be provided with a control structure for local operation. The control structure may include one or more of the following: control buttons, touch control area, and gesture recognition area, for realizing local setting and adjustment of the functions of the corresponding bedding unit. The control functions may include at least on / off control, temperature adjustment, and mode selection.

[0046] The switch control is used to control the start / stop status of the corresponding bedding unit or the corresponding temperature control zone; the temperature adjustment is used to raise or lower the target temperature of the corresponding area; the mode selection is used to switch between different operating modes, such as constant temperature mode, sleep mode, energy-saving mode, or other preset modes. The control method can be press-type, touch-type, sliding, gesture-type, or a combination thereof, to adapt to different product design requirements and user habits.

[0047] Furthermore, the control structure can also be configured with a corresponding feedback structure to provide status feedback after user operation. The feedback structure may include one or more of vibration feedback, sound feedback, and light feedback. For example, after a user performs a switch operation, temperature adjustment, or mode switching, the bedding can provide feedback to the user through vibration, sound, or indicator light changes to indicate whether the current operation is effective and its current operating status, thereby improving ease of use and interactive experience.

[0048] In summary, the solution disclosed in this embodiment forms a multi-zone pipeline-type non-contact temperature control structure inside smart bedding that combines comfort, zoned temperature control capabilities, safety isolation capabilities, and system integration capabilities. It can be widely used in smart bedspreads, smart mattresses, smart quilts, smart pillows, and other healthy sleep products.

[0049] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed systems, apparatuses, and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative; for instance, the division of units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be an indirect coupling or communication connection between apparatuses or units through some interfaces, and may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[0050] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0051] Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of the present invention can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated unit can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional unit.

[0052] If the integrated unit is implemented as a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of the present invention. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0053] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and an explanation of the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the invention involved in this application is not limited to technical solutions formed by specific combinations of the above-described technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by arbitrary combinations of the above-described technical features or their equivalents without departing from the above-described inventive concept. For example, technical solutions formed by substituting the above features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in this application.

Claims

1. A multi-zone, pipe-type, non-contact temperature control structure for smart bedding, characterized in that, The bedding includes a bedding body, a temperature control unit, and a multi-zone fluid pipeline structure, an elastic and soft buffer layer, a sensing and detection structure, and a signal processing and control structure disposed inside the bedding body. The multi-zone fluid pipeline structure is divided into multiple temperature control zones along the longitudinal direction of the human body, each corresponding to a different part of the human body and connected to the temperature control unit through an independent fluid circuit. The temperature control unit delivers temperature-controlled fluid medium to each temperature control zone through a distribution pipeline and regulates and controls the fluid temperature and / or flow rate. The elastic and soft buffer layer is disposed on the outer periphery of the multi-zone fluid pipeline structure to cover, isolate, and provide flexible buffering for the multi-zone fluid pipeline structure. The sensing and detection structure is used to collect temperature information, user sleep status information, and / or environmental parameter information of each temperature control zone. The signal processing and control structure is electrically connected to the sensing and detection structure and the temperature control unit, and is used to generate control signals based on the collected information and send them to the temperature control unit. A leak-proof safety isolation structure is also provided on the outside of the multi-zone fluid pipeline structure.

2. The multi-zone pipeline-type non-sensitive temperature control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bedding body includes one or more of the following: bedspread, mattress, pillow, pillowcase, quilt, duvet cover, and headboard cover.

3. The multi-zone pipeline-type non-sensitive temperature control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fluid pipes within each temperature control zone are arranged in one or more of the following ways: flexible serpentine arrangement, parallel arrangement, or ring arrangement.

4. The multi-zone pipeline-type non-sensitive temperature control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the bedding body is a bed cover or mattress, it is provided with a first zone temperature control pipe (L04) and a second zone temperature control pipe (L08). The first zone temperature control pipe (L04) and the second zone temperature control pipe (L08) are respectively connected to the external fluid circuit through the corresponding pipe inlet and outlet (L10) to form a one-in-one-out circulation loop.

5. The multi-zone pipeline-type non-sensitive temperature control structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first zone temperature control pipe (L04) corresponds to the upper body zone of the human body, and the second zone temperature control pipe (L08) corresponds to the lower body zone of the human body.

6. The multi-zone pipeline-type non-sensitive temperature control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the bedding body is a pillow or pillowcase, it is provided with a temperature control pipe (L11) for forming an independent temperature control structure for the head and neck area; and / or, when the bedding body is a quilt or duvet cover, it is provided with a third zone temperature control pipe (L14) and a fourth zone temperature control pipe (L15) for forming a zone temperature control structure covering the upper and lower body zones of the human body.

7. The multi-zone pipeline-type non-sensitive temperature control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic and soft buffer layer is made of a flexible porous material or composite material with high resilience and good breathability, including one or more of memory foam, gel memory foam, hydrophilic foam, cold glue foam or elastic fiber filling material, and is combined with a thermally conductive fabric layer to form a multi-layer structure.

8. The multi-zone pipeline-type non-sensitive temperature control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bedding body adopts a multi-layer composite cross-sectional structure, which includes at least a skin-contact layer (101), a heat-conducting layer (102), a comfort sponge layer (103), an anti-slip bottom fabric (105), and a edging fabric (106) from top to bottom; the comfort sponge layer (103) is used to accommodate the multi-zone fluid pipe structure and to provide flexible cushioning and tactile isolation for it.

9. The multi-zone pipeline-type non-sensitive temperature control structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The multi-layer composite cross-sectional structure of the bedding body is also provided with a sleep monitoring belt (104), which is located between the comfort sponge layer (103) and the support structure layer and / or above the multi-zone fluid pipe structure.

10. The multi-zone pipeline-type non-sensitive temperature control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sensing and detection structure includes temperature sensors disposed at corresponding positions in each temperature control zone. The temperature sensors are used to detect the actual temperature information of each temperature control zone and are disposed near the corresponding fluid pipe layer and / or embedded in the heat-conducting layer (102). When the bedding body is a bed cover or mattress, the temperature sensors include a first zone temperature sensor (L05) and a second zone temperature sensor (L07).

11. The multi-zone pipeline-type non-sensitive temperature control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sensing and detection structure also includes a sleep monitoring belt, which is set in the head area or back area of ​​the bedding body to detect the user's in-bed status, body movement information, respiratory rhythm and / or heart rate changes, so as to realize the identification and analysis of the user's sleep state; the sleep monitoring belt adopts one of the following: a flexible pressure sensor array, a bioelectric signal acquisition module, or a sensing structure based on micro-deformation detection.

12. The multi-zone pipeline-type non-sensitive temperature control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sensing and detection structure also includes an environmental sensor, which is located at the outer edge of the bedding and / or inside the temperature control unit, and is used to collect environmental temperature, humidity and / or light intensity parameters.

13. The multi-zone pipeline-type non-sensitive temperature control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sensing and detection structure also includes a water temperature sensor, a water level sensor, and / or a leakage detection sensor installed at key nodes of the fluid loop, for real-time monitoring of the operating status of the fluid system and triggering corresponding safety protection functions when an anomaly is detected.

14. The multi-zone pipeline-type non-sensitive temperature control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The signal processing and control structure includes a signal processing board (L02), which is used to receive and process the detection signal from the sensing and detection structure, and send the processing result to the temperature control host.

15. The multi-zone pipeline-type non-sensitive temperature control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bedding body is provided with a control structure for local operation. The control structure includes one or more of the following: control buttons, touch control area, and gesture recognition area, for local setting and adjustment of the corresponding bedding unit functions. The control structure is used to realize at least one or more of the following: switch control, temperature adjustment, and mode selection. The mode selection includes one or more of the following: constant temperature mode, sleep mode, energy-saving mode, or preset mode. The control structure adopts a press-type, touch-type, sliding, gesture-type, or combination thereof. When the control structure adopts a button form, the control structure is a bedding-side control button (L06).

16. The multi-zone pipeline-type non-sensitive temperature control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bedding body is also provided with a feedback structure, which includes one or more of vibration feedback, sound feedback, and light feedback, and is used to provide status feedback after user operation; when the feedback structure adopts the form of vibration feedback, the feedback structure is a vibration feedback device (L03).

17. The multi-zone pipeline-type non-sensitive temperature control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The leak-proof safety isolation structure includes an inner waterproof coating layer and an outer liquid-absorbing warning layer. The inner waterproof coating layer is used to seal and prevent leakage of fluid pipelines, and the outer liquid-absorbing warning layer is used to absorb leaked liquid when local leakage occurs, and works with the leak detection structure to output alarm information and / or trigger protection mechanisms.

18. The multi-zone pipeline-type non-sensitive temperature control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fluid pipes inside two or more bedding units are connected to the temperature control host by an extended branch connection, so that the temperature control fluid medium is distributed in multiple ways by the branch structure before entering the bedding unit, and enters the branch pipes of different bedding units or different temperature control zones respectively.

19. The multi-zone pipeline-type non-sensitive temperature control structure according to claim 18, characterized in that, The extended diversion connection method forms a hierarchical fluid transport structure in which the main pipe, diversion pipe and zone pipe are connected in sequence, so as to realize modular connection between multiple bedding units and long-distance fluid distribution.

20. The multi-zone pipeline-type non-sensitive temperature control structure according to claim 18, characterized in that, The two or more bedding units include any two or more of mattresses, bedspreads, quilts, pillows, or other bedding components suitable for the installation of fluid conduits, to form a synergistic thermal environment regulation structure among the multiple bedding units.

21. An intelligent bedding system, characterized in that, The invention includes a multi-zone pipeline-type non-sensitive temperature control structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 20, and a temperature control host connected thereto. The temperature control host is used to provide a temperature-controlled fluid medium to the multi-zone fluid pipeline structure and to perform zone temperature adjustment and control based on the temperature information of each temperature control zone, user sleep status information and / or environmental parameter information.

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