Mounting structure of flow dividing device and flow collecting device of human body heat exchange equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses an installation structure of a flow dividing device and a flow collecting device of human body heat exchange equipment. The installation structure comprises a flow divider / flow collector, a window, a bottom layer fabric, a protection cover, a protection cover top cover, a protection cover side face hole opening, an installation fixing piece and an input / output main pipeline hose. The end part of the liquid circulating pipeline hose loop passes through the window to the outer surface of the heat exchange garment; the flow divider / current collector is fixed to the bottom layer textile fabric through the installation fixing piece; the protective cover is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the heat exchange garment body. In the protective cover, the end part of the liquid circulating pipeline hose loop is correspondingly butted with the sub-port of the flow divider / flow collector, and the input / output main pipeline hose is butted with the main port of the flow divider / flow collector; and the protective cover top cover and the protective cover main body are closed and opened. The design is flexible in installation position, firm and reliable in installation, free of influence on wearing comfort, convenient to produce and maintain and attractive in appearance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of human body microenvironment temperature regulation technology, specifically relating to the installation structure of a human body heat exchange device for a flow distribution device and a flow collection device. Background Technology

[0002] Many workers in various industries need to work in extreme outdoor temperatures. Prolonged exposure to high or low temperatures not only affects work efficiency but also harms health. To protect workers' health and improve work efficiency, it is necessary to equip those working in extreme outdoor environments with devices that regulate body temperature. Currently, a relatively effective method is for workers to wear specially designed clothing with evenly distributed liquid circulation channels. These channels are flexible, and the lining of the clothing is in full contact with the body's outer surface. In high-temperature working environments, cooled, low-temperature liquid flows through the channels, exchanging heat with the body's surface, lowering body temperature and improving comfort. The liquid flowing out after heat exchange is cooled and then pumped back into the channels, continuously circulating. In low-temperature working environments, heated, high-temperature liquid flows into the channels. The circulation process for the high-temperature liquid is similar to that for the low-temperature liquid and will not be elaborated further. In other words, this heat-exchange clothing can be used for both heating and cooling in low-temperature and high-temperature environments, but its application is more prevalent in high-temperature environments.

[0003] Many types of hose materials can be used in heat exchange clothing, including silicone and plastic hoses, with flexible PVC (polyvinyl chloride) hoses being the most common. Currently, there are three methods for attaching the hoses to the base garment fabric. The first and most common method uses a custom-made sewing machine presser foot to sew the hoses to the fabric using a zigzag stitch. The second method is used in astronaut heat exchange suits, where a mesh material is used to create the base garment, and the hoses are "woven" into the fabric. The third method is lamination, where the hoses are arranged in a desired pattern between two layers of fabric, adhesive is applied between the layers, and then they are pressed together in a flatbed press. After pressing, the hoses are fixed between the two layers of fabric. The pressure and temperature parameters used in the press depend on the type of adhesive used. Considering versatility and cost, the first method is the most widely used, followed by the third method.

[0004] In heat exchange garments, a single-loop structure with a single flexible pipe running from beginning to end is rarely used. This structure has several drawbacks, such as excessively long pipes and significant temperature differences between the beginning and end, affecting the temperature uniformity within the garment. A multi-loop structure with multiple parallel pipes is more commonly used. Circulating liquid from the cold / heat source unit flows into the input end of the heat exchange garment, where a distributor distributes the liquid from the main pipe to multiple connected parallel loops. After heat exchange within the garment, the circulating liquid passes through a collector, concentrating the liquid flowing from each parallel loop into the output main pipe, which is then connected to the cold / heat source unit.

[0005] Regardless of the construction method used for heat exchange garments, liquid distributors / manufacturers are indispensable. Typically, distributors / manufacturers are made of rigid plastic materials, such as polyamide (PA). In heat exchange garments, distributors / manufacturers connect the ends of all pipes and hoses together, and the installation and fixing methods of distributors / manufacturers directly affect the stability and reliability of the heat exchange garments.

[0006] For the aforementioned heat exchange garments using a serrated needle method to secure the tubing hoses, the basic garment typically consists of an outer fabric and a lining, with the tubing hoses sewn between the two fabric layers. Although the outer fabric and lining are separate, it's rare to install the distributor / collector within the interlayer between the two fabrics. Current technology usually places the distributor / collector outside the main body of the heat exchange garment, suspended from the edge of the garment via a connected circulating tubing hose. Although protective covers are added to the outside of the distributor / collector and the connected circulating tubing hose, the main stress points are still at the connection between the distributor / collector and the circulating tubing hose, and on the circulating tubing hose itself. The primary function of the circulating tubing hose is to carry the fluid flow, and its mechanical strength is limited; secondly, such a distributor / collector dangling at the edge of the garment can restrict the wearer's freedom of movement; furthermore, so many circulating tubing hoses extending outside the garment are unsightly.

[0007] For the aforementioned heat exchange garments using lamination to fix tubing hoses, existing technology typically involves constructing a sandwich layer under one armpit using two layers of composite fabric. This sandwich layer connects the front and back fabrics of the garment, and conceals the ends of the front and rear liquid circulation loop hoses within it. The distributor / collector is connected to and fixed within the sandwich layer, which is indeed a good solution. However, this solution has some drawbacks. First, the sandwich layer width is fixed, and the garment's chest circumference can only be adjusted using the buckle under the other armpit. If the wearer's chest circumference is too large or too small, the garment will be extremely asymmetrical after adjustment, affecting both aesthetics and wearer comfort. Second, the distributor / collector can only be installed in a fixed position under the armpit, limiting its flexibility for different industries and applications, and preventing the connection hoses from becoming shorter, smoother, and tangle-free. There are many scenarios where heat exchange suits are needed. Some wearers are always seated, some need to walk long distances, and some need to move within a small area. The optimal installation position of the splitter / collector on the heat exchange suit varies depending on the application scenario. For example, for drivers and passengers, the cold / heat source device is usually placed in a fixed position behind the seat. For the driver in a regular car, racing car, or tank, it is more reasonable to install the splitter / collector on the right side of the driver, while for the passenger, it is more reasonable to install it on the left side of the driver. Depending on the specific situation, it might be more reasonable to switch the left and right installation positions of the splitter / collector for the driver and passenger. Another example is for personnel inspecting power lines on foot. The cold / heat source device needs to be carried on their back. Some use a belt to hang the cold / heat source device on the front left / right or back left / right waist; some use shoulder straps to carry the cold / heat source device on their back; and some use a single shoulder strap to sling the cold / heat source device diagonally across one shoulder. For example, a car mechanic needs to move within a small area, and a cold / heat source device also needs to move within a small area. Obviously, for these different application scenarios, the optimal installation position of the distributor / collector on the heat exchange clothing is different, such as under the armpit, directly below the back, lower left back, lower right back, or even a certain position on the front; at the same time, the connection direction of the input / output main pipes is also crucial in a specific location. Utility Model Content

[0008] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to address the shortcomings of the prior art by providing an installation structure for a heat exchanger device for the human body, which solves the problems of inflexible installation position, unstable installation, impact on wearing comfort, inconvenience in production, maintenance and disassembly, and impact on the overall appearance of the garment.

[0009] For the aforementioned heat exchange garments using lamination to fix the circulating pipe hoses, the outer fabric and lining fabric are bonded together without an interlayer. The distributor / collector is typically rigid, with a certain volume and height. Placing the distributor / collector inside the heat exchange garment is clearly unsuitable. The optimal solution is to place the distributor / collector on the outer surface of the heat exchange garment, along with an outward-protruding protective cover. For ease of production and subsequent maintenance, this protective cover must be easily accessible. Secondly, this protective cover is an integral part of the heat exchange garment and should not affect its aesthetics; in other words, the installed distributor / collector should integrate functionality and aesthetics.

[0010] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0011] The human body heat exchange device is a heat exchange garment with a lamination method for fixing pipes and hoses. It includes a heat exchange garment body, a liquid circulation pipe and hose circuit, and a flow distribution device and a flow collection device. The installation structure of the flow distribution device and the flow collection device includes: a pair of flow distributors / flow collectors, a window opened in the garment body, a bottom fabric, a protective cover, a protective cover top cover, side openings of the protective cover, mounting fasteners, and a pair of input / output main pipe hoses. The window on the heat exchange garment body is a window cut out of the heat exchange garment body to match the size of the distributor / collector, allowing the end of the liquid circulation pipe hose loop to pass through the window to the outer surface of the heat exchange garment body. The bottom fabric is a piece of fabric covering the entire window, which is fixedly attached to the lining side of the heat exchange garment body directly below the window. The mounting fastener is used to install and fix the distributor / collector to the bottom fabric. The protective cover, made of fabric, is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the heat exchange garment body, protruding outwards, covering the entire window and the distributor / collector within the window. The input / output main pipe hose passes through the side opening of the protective cover and enters the protective cover. The distributor / collector has one main port and multiple sub-ports. Inside the protective cover, its sub-ports are connected to the end of the liquid circulation pipe hose loop, and its main port is connected to the input / output main pipe hose. The top cover of the protective cover is located on the upper part of the protective cover body and is tightly closed and openable between the protective cover body and the protective cover body.

[0012] Furthermore, the underlying fabric is sewn or glued to one side of the heat exchange garment body lining directly below the window.

[0013] Furthermore, it also includes an isolation pad sewn onto the underlying fabric, and the distributor / collector is mounted and fixed on the isolation pad; the isolation pad is a sheet material with a certain thickness, toughness and strength, and the material of the isolation pad includes leather, chemical fiber webbing, composite fabric, etc., and it can also be glued or riveted to the underlying fabric.

[0014] Furthermore, the current splitter and current collector are a first current splitter and current collector, whose main port axis is on the extended line of its main body axis, and whose main body has multiple sub-ports evenly distributed on one side; or a second current splitter and current collector, whose main port axis is perpendicular to its main body axis, and whose main body has multiple sub-ports evenly distributed on one side; or a third current splitter and current collector, which includes a pre-fabricated mounting structure on its main body, whose sub-ports are distributed on multiple sides of its main body, and whose sub-port central axis is inclined at an angle to its main body axis.

[0015] Furthermore, mounting holes matching the mounting structure of the splitter / collector are pre-formed on the bottom fabric or isolation pad, and the mounting fastener fixes the splitter / collector on the bottom fabric or isolation pad through the mounting holes.

[0016] Furthermore, the bottom fabric or isolation pad does not have pre-drilled mounting holes, and the mounting fastener is installed by sewing or riveting it onto the bottom fabric or isolation pad.

[0017] Furthermore, the protective cover top cover and the protective cover body are tightly closed and opened by a zipper, Velcro strap or buckle.

[0018] Furthermore, the connection between the protective cover and the main body of the heat exchange garment includes sewing, adhesive bonding, and riveting.

[0019] Furthermore, the protective cover and the top cover of the protective cover are designed as a pair of complementary decorative elements.

[0020] Furthermore, a piece of fabric extends from the edge of the heat exchange garment body, and the diverting device and the collecting device are integrally mounted on the extended fabric, or partially mounted on the heat exchange garment body and partially mounted on the extended fabric.

[0021] Furthermore, using a similar method, an installation structure for a flow-diverting and flow-collecting device of a heat exchange garment using a serrated needle method to fix the liquid circulation pipe hose loop can be obtained. The outer fabric and lining fabric of the heat exchange garment body are separate, and the liquid circulation pipe hose loop is located between the outer fabric and the lining fabric, fixed to the lining fabric. The installation structure of the flow-diverting and flow-collecting device includes: a flow divider and a flow collector, an isolation pad, a window opened in the outer fabric of the heat exchange garment, a protective cover, side openings of the protective cover, mounting fasteners, and input and output main pipe hoses. The isolation pad is installed and fixed on the lining fabric of the heat exchange garment; the distributor / collector is installed and fixed on the isolation pad; a window is opened on the outer fabric of the heat exchange garment body, allowing the installed distributor / collector to be exposed through the window; a protective cover protruding outward is sewn on the outer fabric of the heat exchange garment body above the window, the size of the protective cover being able to cover the entire window and the distributor / collector within the window; the input / output main pipe hose enters the protective cover through a side opening provided on the protective cover; inside the protective cover, the end of the liquid circulation pipe hose loop is connected to the corresponding sub-port of the distributor / collector, the input / output main pipe hose is connected to the main port of the distributor / collector, and the mounting fasteners install and fix the distributor / collector on the isolation pad.

[0022] By employing the above technical solution, this utility model provides an installation structure for a heat exchanger's distribution and collection devices, which has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0023] The first advantage of this invention is that the distributor / collector can be installed in a flexible location on the heat exchange garment, anywhere that is desired.

[0024] The second advantage of this invention is that the splitter / collector is securely installed, and the stress point is on a relatively large bottom fabric or insulating pad.

[0025] The third advantage of this invention is that by adding an insulating pad between the distributor / collector and the underlying fabric, the wearer's body is prevented from feeling uncomfortable due to localized overheating or cooling.

[0026] The fourth advantage of this invention is that it has an openable protective cover, which makes the production and maintenance of the heat exchange garment very convenient.

[0027] The fifth advantage of this utility model is that the protective cover and top cover of the distributor / collector can be designed as a decoration on heat exchange clothing, combining functionality and aesthetics. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1This is a front view of an embodiment of a heat exchange garment.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the back of a first embodiment of a heat exchange garment body.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the back of a second embodiment of a heat exchange garment body.

[0031] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first splitter / collector.

[0032] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the second splitter / collector.

[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the first installation method of the splitter / collector on the main body of the heat exchange garment.

[0034] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the second installation method of the splitter / collector on the main body of the heat exchange garment.

[0035] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the protective cover for the first installation method.

[0036] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the protective cover for the first installation method with the splitter / collector installed.

[0037] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the protective cover for the second installation method.

[0038] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the protective cover for the second installation method with the splitter / collector installed.

[0039] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of a third installation method for the splitter / collector on the main body of the heat exchange garment.

[0040] The reference numerals in the diagram are as follows: Heat exchange garment body 1, liquid circulation pipe hose circuit 2, front liquid circulation pipe hose circuit 21, rear liquid circulation pipe hose circuit 22, diverter and collector 3, diverter / collector 31, first diverter / collector 311, second diverter / collector 312, window 32, bottom fabric 33, protective cover 34, protective cover top cover 35, protective cover side opening 36, first protective cover side opening 361, second protective cover side opening 362, mounting fastener 37, input / Output main pipe hose 38, isolation pad 39, main port 4, sub-port 5, mounting hole 6, first mounting hole 61, second mounting hole 62, third mounting hole 63, fourth mounting hole 64, fifth mounting hole 65, sixth mounting hole 66, seventh mounting hole 67, eighth mounting hole 68, ninth mounting hole 69, tenth mounting hole 691, eleventh mounting hole 692, twelfth mounting hole 693; zipper 7, first lower half zipper 71, first upper half zipper 72, second lower half zipper 73, second upper half zipper 74, sewing thread 8. Detailed Implementation

[0041] As used herein, "body heat exchange device" or "heat exchange clothing" refers to wearable clothing items, including vests, jackets, sleeves, coats, shirts, suits, trousers, work clothes, headscarves, hats, boots, gloves, and any other type of complete or partial body covering, including blankets or tarpaulins. It can be configured to support tubing in close contact with the body to carry circulating fluid, thereby controlling body temperature through the cooling or heating of the circulating fluid.

[0042] As used herein, the terms “first,” “second,” “third,” “fourth,” “fifth,” “sixth,” “seventh,” “eighth,” “ninth,” “tenth,” “eleventh,” and “twelfth” are used to describe various parts, but these parts are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one part of the same class from the others and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0043] As used in this article, the term "mounting fastener" refers to parts used to mount and secure a splitter / collector to a retaining pad or underlying fabric, including bolts and nuts, U-bolts, screws, rivets, ropes, cable ties, wires, metal strips, etc. It is necessary to select mounting fasteners that match the specific splitter / collector structure.

[0044] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for explaining the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0045] Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of heat exchange garment. Figure 1 This is a front view. Figure 2 This is a rear view of the first embodiment. Figure 3 This is a rear view of the second embodiment, showing a heat exchange vest. The main body 1 of the heat exchange garment generally consists of an inner lining fabric, a middle liquid circulation pipe hose circuit 2, and an outer fabric. To allow the internal liquid circulation pipe structure to be seen, the outer fabric has been obscured. The liquid circulation pipe hose circuit 2 includes a front liquid circulation pipe hose circuit 21 and a rear liquid circulation pipe hose circuit 22.

[0046] Figure 2 and Figure 3 Both embodiments shown include a pair of splitters / combiners 31 and a pair of input / output main pipe hoses 38. Comparison Figure 2 and Figure 3 It can be seen that, Figure 2 The schematic diagram shows that the distributor / collector 31 is located at the lower right rear of the heat exchange garment body 1. Figure 3 The diagram illustrates the layout of the distributor / collector 31, positioned directly below the rear of the heat exchange garment body 1. This demonstrates that through the rational arrangement of the liquid circulation pipe hose loops 2, the distributor / collector 31 can be installed at any position on the heat exchange garment body 1. The prerequisite for installing the distributor / collector 31 at any position on the heat exchange garment body 1 is that the ends of all liquid circulation pipe hose loops 2 within the heat exchange garment body 1 have converged at the desired installation location. This needs to be completed during the heat exchange garment design phase; this invention assumes that this step has already been completed.

[0047] Figure 4 and Figure 5 The illustration shows two different embodiments of the splitter / collector 31. Figure 4 The first splitter / collector 311 is shown in the diagram, which includes a main port 4 and multiple sub-ports 5. The main port 4 is oriented along the axial extension line of its main body, and the multiple sub-ports 5 are evenly distributed on one side of its main body. Figure 5 The diagram shows a second splitter / collector 312, which also includes a main port 4 and multiple sub-ports 5. The direction of the main port 4 is perpendicular to the axis of its main body, and the multiple sub-ports 5 are evenly distributed on one side of its main body.

[0048] like Figure 2 If the middle splitter / collector 31 is the first splitter / collector 311, then the connection direction of the pair of input / output main pipe hoses 38 will change to upward or downward. If Figure 2 If the middle splitter / collector 31 is the second splitter / collector 312, then the connection direction of the pair of input / output main pipe hoses 38 is the same as... Figure 2 As shown, it remains consistent and still points to the right.

[0049] like Figure 3 If the middle splitter / collector 31 is the first splitter / collector 311, then the connection direction of the pair of input / output main pipe hoses 38 will change to either left or right; if Figure 3 If the middle splitter / collector 31 is the second splitter / collector 312, then the connection direction of the pair of input / output main pipe hoses 38 is as follows: Figure 3 As shown, it remains consistent and continues downwards.

[0050] The above shows that, at the same position of the heat exchange garment body 1, by selecting a distributor / collector 31 with different structures, the input / output main pipe hose 38 can be arranged in the desired connection direction, that is, upward, downward, left, right, or even at an angle.

[0051] In summary, by rationally arranging the liquid circulation pipe hose loop 2, the distributor / collector 31 can be placed in the desired position of the heat exchange garment body 1. By selecting distributors / collectors 31 with different structures, the input / output main pipe hoses 38 can be arranged in the desired connection direction.

[0052] Furthermore, there are many types of splitters / collectors 31. The splitter / collector 31 that meets the specific application scenario should be selected or designed according to actual needs. Figure 4 and Figure 5 The first splitter / collector 311 and the second splitter / collector 312 shown are merely embodiments provided for the convenience of describing the problem and are not intended to limit the present invention. They can be splitters / collectors 31 with different numbers of ports and different structures.

[0053] This utility model addresses the installation problem of the distributor / collector 31, specifically providing an installation structure for the distributor and collector 3 of a human body heat exchange device. The human body heat exchange device is a heat exchange garment with a laminated pipe hose fixing system, comprising a main body 1, a liquid circulation pipe hose loop 2, and a distributor and collector 3. The installation structure of the distributor and collector 3 includes: a distributor / collector 31, a window 32 on the main body of the garment, a bottom fabric 33, a protective cover 34, a top cover 35, side openings 36, mounting fasteners 37, input / output main pipe hoses 38, and an isolation pad 39. The window 32 on the heat exchange garment body 1 is a window cut from the heat exchange garment body 1 to match the size of the distributor / collector 31, allowing the end of the liquid circulation pipe hose circuit 2 to pass through the window 32 to the outer surface of the heat exchange garment body 1; the bottom fabric 33 is a piece of fabric covering the entire window 32, which is fixedly attached to the lining side of the heat exchange garment body 1 directly below the window 32; the mounting fastener 37 is used to fix the distributor / collector 31 to the bottom fabric 33 or the isolation pad 39; the isolation pad 39 is fixed to the bottom fabric 33; the protective cover 34 is made of fabric, and its... The heat exchange garment body 1 is fixedly installed on the outer surface, protruding outwards and covering the entire window 32 and the distributor / collector 31 inside the window 32. The distributor / collector 31 is provided with a main port 4 and multiple sub-ports 5. Inside the protective cover 34, the end of the liquid circulation pipe hose loop 2 passes through the window 32 and connects with the sub-ports 5 of the distributor / collector 31. The input / output main pipe hose 38 enters the protective cover 34 through the side hole 36 of the protective cover and connects with the main port 4 of the distributor / collector 31. The top cover 35 of the protective cover is located on the upper part of the protective cover 34 body and is tightly closed and openable between the protective cover 34 body and the protective cover 34 body.

[0054] Furthermore, while the underlying fabric 33 is typically a composite fabric of a certain thickness, unevenness may still occur at the stress points where the distributor / collector 31 is installed, affecting the aesthetics when viewed from the lining side of the heat exchange garment. The location where the distributor / collector 31 is installed is a concentration point of cold / heat, and direct contact with the wearer's body can cause discomfort. Therefore, an insulating pad 39 is added between the distributor / collector 31 and the underlying fabric 33. The distributor / collector 31 is mounted and fixed to the insulating pad 39, which is sewn onto the underlying fabric 33. A slightly larger insulating pad 39 can be selected, resulting in a larger bonding area on the underlying fabric 33, more even stress distribution, and a more aesthetically pleasing appearance when viewed from the lining side of the heat exchange garment. The insulating pad 39 is a sheet material with a certain thickness, toughness, and strength, including materials such as leather, synthetic fiber webbing, and composite fabric. Mounting holes 6 matching the structure of the distributor / collector 31 can be pre-drilled on the insulating pad 39.

[0055] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments:

[0056] Figure 6 and Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the splitter / collector 31 installed according to the present invention. The two are exactly the same in appearance, except that the connection direction of the input / output main pipe hose 38 is different. Figure 6 The input / output main hose 38 is connected to the right side of the protective cover 34. Figure 7 The input / output main hose 38 is connected to the bottom of the protective cover 34.

[0057] Figure 6 and Figure 7 Both embodiments shown have a distributor / collector 31 installed directly below the back of the heat exchange garment body 1. Its external structure includes a protective cover 34, a protective cover top cover 35, a zipper 7, and protective cover side openings 36. Figure 7 (Not shown in the image) and a pair of input / output main pipe hoses 38.

[0058] Figure 8 and Figure 9 What is shown is Figure 6 An embodiment of the mounting structure inside the protective cover 34. To facilitate a clear view of the internal structure, Figure 8 The distributor / collector 31 is not installed, and the liquid circulation pipe hose circuit 2 inside the window 32 is omitted.

[0059] like Figure 8As shown, the internal structure of the protective cover 34 includes a window 32, a bottom fabric 33, an isolation pad 39, a first protective cover side opening 361, six mounting holes on the isolation pad 39, a protective cover top cover 35, a first lower half zipper 71, and a first upper half zipper 72. The isolation pad 39 is sewn onto the bottom fabric 33 by stitching thread 8. The six mounting holes on the isolation pad 39 include a first mounting hole 61, a second mounting hole 62, a third mounting hole 63, a fourth mounting hole 64, a fifth mounting hole 65, and a sixth mounting hole 66.

[0060] like Figure 9 As shown, a pair of first distributors / collectors 311 are fixed to the isolation pad 39 by mounting fasteners 37 through the mounting holes 6 pre-drilled on the isolation pad 39; their main ports 4 are connected to a pair of input / output main pipe hoses 38, and their sub-ports 5 are respectively connected to the ends of the liquid circulation pipe hose loop 2.

[0061] The window 32 is a window cut out on the heat exchange garment body 1 at the location where the first distributor / collector 311 is planned to be installed. Its purpose is to allow the end of the liquid circulation pipe hose loop 2 to pass through to the outer surface of the heat exchange garment body 1. The size of the window 32 must match the size of the first distributor / collector 311 to be installed. Figure 9 As shown.

[0062] The bottom fabric 33 is used to support the installation of the first distributor / collector 311. Its size is sufficient to cover the window 32 and the end of the exposed liquid circulation pipe hose loop 2, while avoiding the surrounding piping layout to facilitate sewing and installation. The bottom fabric 33 is sewn onto the lining of the heat exchange garment body 1. In one embodiment, its material is a composite fabric identical to that of the heat exchange garment body 1.

[0063] The isolation pad 39 is sewn onto the bottom fabric 33, making the force on the first distributor / collector 311 evenly distributed. Another function of the isolation pad is to isolate excessively concentrated cold / heat at the installation location of the first distributor / collector 311, preventing it from being directly transferred to the wearer's body and causing discomfort. In one embodiment, the isolation pad 39 is made of 0.7mm thick nylon weave tape.

[0064] In one embodiment, the mounting fastener 37 uses three fabric strips. The first fabric strip corresponding to the mounting fastener 37 passes through the first mounting hole 61 from top to bottom, and then through the second mounting hole 62 from bottom to top; the second fabric strip passes through the third mounting hole 63 from top to bottom, and then through the fourth mounting hole 64 from bottom to top; the third fabric strip passes through the fifth mounting hole 65 from top to bottom, and then through the sixth mounting hole 66 from bottom to top. After all three fabric strips have passed through the corresponding mounting holes 6, the two first splitters / collectors 311 stacked together are tied to the isolation pad 39, as shown. Figure 9 As shown. Before binding, a pair of first distributors / collectors 311 have been connected to the liquid circulation pipe hose circuit 2 and a pair of input / output main pipe hoses 38.

[0065] In one embodiment, the protective cover 34 is sewn onto the heat exchange garment body 1; a first protective cover side opening 361 is provided on the side of the protective cover 34 for a pair of input / output main pipe hoses 38 to enter the protective cover 34 and connect to the main ports 4 of a pair of first splitters / collectors 311.

[0066] The inner edge of the protective cover 35 is fitted with a first upper half zipper 72, and the upper edge of the protective cover 34 is fitted with a first lower half zipper 71. When the two half zippers are closed, it forms... Figure 6 The zipper 7 seen in the image. In one embodiment, the zipper 7 is a No. 3 invisible nylon zipper.

[0067] Figure 10 and Figure 11 What is shown is Figure 7 An embodiment of the mounting structure inside the protective cover 34. To facilitate a clear view of the internal structure, Figure 10 The distributor / collector 31 is not installed, and the liquid circulation pipe hose circuit 2 inside the window 32 is omitted.

[0068] like Figure 10 As shown, the internal structure of the protective cover 34 includes a window 32, a bottom fabric 33, an isolation pad 39, a second protective cover side opening 362, six mounting holes on the isolation pad 39, a protective cover top cover 35, a second lower half zipper 73, and a second upper half zipper 74. The isolation pad 39 is sewn onto the bottom fabric 33 by stitching thread 8. The six mounting holes on the isolation pad 39 include a seventh mounting hole 67, an eighth mounting hole 68, a ninth mounting hole 69, a tenth mounting hole 691, an eleventh mounting hole 692, and a twelfth mounting hole 693.

[0069] like Figure 11As shown, a pair of second distributors / collectors 312 are fixed to the isolation pad 39 by mounting fasteners 37 through the mounting holes 6 pre-drilled on the isolation pad 39; their main ports 4 are connected to a pair of input / output main pipe hoses 38, and their sub-ports 5 are respectively connected to the ends of the liquid circulation pipe hose loop 2.

[0070] The window 32 is a window cut out on the heat exchange garment body 1 at the location where the second distributor / collector 312 is planned to be installed. Its purpose is to allow the end of the liquid circulation pipe hose loop 2 to pass through to the outer surface of the heat exchange garment body 1. The size of the window 32 must match the size of the second distributor / collector 312 to be installed. Figure 11 As shown.

[0071] The bottom fabric 33 is used to support the installation of the second distributor / collector 312. Its size is sufficient to cover the window 32 and the end of the exposed liquid circulation pipe hose loop 2, while avoiding the surrounding piping layout to facilitate sewing and installation. The bottom fabric 33 is sewn onto the lining of the heat exchange garment body 1. In one embodiment, its material is a composite fabric identical to that of the heat exchange garment body 1.

[0072] The insulating pad 39 is sewn onto the bottom fabric 33, making the force on the second distributor / collector 312 more even when mounted on the bottom fabric 33. Another function of the insulating pad 39 is to isolate excessively concentrated cold / heat at the installation location of the second distributor / collector 312, preventing it from being directly transferred to the wearer's body and causing discomfort. In one embodiment, the insulating pad 39 is made of 1mm thick leather.

[0073] In one embodiment, the mounting fastener 37 is composed of three self-locking nylon cable ties. The first nylon cable tie corresponding to the mounting fastener 37 passes through the seventh mounting hole 67 from top to bottom, and then through the eighth mounting hole 68 from bottom to top; the second nylon cable tie passes through the ninth mounting hole 69 from top to bottom, and then through the tenth mounting hole 691 from bottom to top; the third nylon cable tie passes through the eleventh mounting hole 692 from top to bottom, and then through the twelfth mounting hole 693 from bottom to top. After all three nylon cable ties have passed through their corresponding mounting holes 6, they secure the pair of stacked second splitters / collectors 312 onto the isolation pad 39, as shown. Figure 11 As shown. Before locking, a pair of second distributors / combiners 312 have been connected to the liquid circulation pipe hose circuit 2 and the input / output main pipe hose 38.

[0074] In one embodiment, the protective cover 34 is sewn onto the heat exchange garment body 1, such as... Figure 10As shown. A second protective cover side opening 362 is provided on the side of the protective cover 34, for a pair of input / output main pipe hoses 38 to enter the protective cover 34 and connect to the main ports 4 of a pair of second splitters / collectors 312.

[0075] A second upper half zipper 74 is installed on the inner edge of the protective cover top cover 35, and a second lower half zipper 73 is installed on the upper edge of the protective cover 34. When the two half zippers are closed, it forms a... Figure 7 The zipper 7 seen in the image. In one embodiment, the zipper 7 is a No. 3 nylon zipper.

[0076] Furthermore, such as Figure 9 As shown, the ends of the liquid circulation pipe hose loop 2 are all located on the left side of the window 32. In another embodiment, the ends of the liquid circulation pipe hose loop 2 enter the window 32 simultaneously from both the left and right sides. If the input and output of the liquid circulation pipe hoses on both sides appear in pairs, then a double-row splitter / collector 31 with sub-ports on both sides should be selected. If the liquid circulation pipe hose loop 2 on the left side of the window 32 is both input and the liquid circulation pipe hose loop 2 on the right side of the window 32 is both output, or if the liquid circulation pipe hose loop 2 on the right side of the window 32 is both input and the liquid circulation pipe hose loop 2 on the left side of the window 32 is both output, then a single-row splitter / collector 31 with sub-ports can still be used, except that the sub-ports 5 of the two splitters / collectors 31 face opposite directions during installation. The two splitters / collectors 31 can be stacked together and fixed on the isolation pad 39, or they can be placed parallel to each other on the isolation pad 39 for fixed installation. Generally, parallel placement is more stable. It should be noted that this utility model does not limit the end of the liquid circulation pipe hose circuit 2 to only appear on one side of the window 32. It can be on one side or multiple sides. Multiple sides refers to two or more sides. In this case, a third distributor / collector is required to cooperate with it.

[0077] like Figure 12 As shown, in one embodiment, the protective cover 34 is shaped like a heart and is designed as a decorative element on the main body 1 of the heat exchange garment. The main function of the protective cover 34 is to protect the splitter / collector 31. As a protective function, the minimum area to be covered is the window 32 where the splitter / collector 31 is located, and the minimum height is the height of a pair of splitters / collectors 31 installed together. As a decorative element, it can be designed to any desired size, height, and shape, and can be selected in a desired color or a combination of different colors.

[0078] The main function of the protective cover top cover 35 is to provide an openable opening to facilitate the installation of the distributor / collector 31, and also to facilitate the connection of the liquid circulation pipeline hose loop 2 and the input / output main pipeline hose 38 to the distributor / collector 31, which is crucial in the production and maintenance process; the protective cover top cover 35 can also be designed as a decorative item, designed in any desired size and shape, and selected in the desired color, or a combination of different colors.

[0079] In one embodiment, the protective cover top cover 35 and the protective cover body 34 are tightly closed and opened by means of zippers, Velcro straps, or buckles.

[0080] In one embodiment, the entire protective cover 34 and the protective cover top cover 35 are integrated as a single, openable top cover.

[0081] In one embodiment, the splitter / collector 31 has pre-designed mounting holes or mounting structures. To accommodate these mounting holes or structures, corresponding mounting holes 6 need to be made in the isolation pad 39. Based on the mounting hole or mounting structure requirements of the splitter / collector 31, a suitable mounting fastener 37 is selected to fix the splitter / collector 31 to the isolation pad 39. If there is no dedicated mounting structure or mounting holes, a suitable position needs to be found on the splitter / collector 31 to fix it to the isolation pad.

[0082] Furthermore, it is not always necessary to use the mounting holes 6 on the isolation pad 39 to install and fix the splitter / collector 31. In one embodiment, the mounting fastener 37 is sewn onto the underlying fabric 33 or the isolation pad 39; in another embodiment, the mounting fastener 37 is riveted onto the underlying fabric 33 or the isolation pad 39.

[0083] In one embodiment, the connection between the isolation pad 39 and the underlying fabric 33 may also include adhesive bonding, riveting, etc.

[0084] In one embodiment, the connection between the protective cover 34 and the heat exchange garment body 1 may also include adhesive bonding, riveting, etc.

[0085] In one embodiment, the isolation pad 39 is removed, and the splitter / collector 31 is directly mounted on the underlying fabric 33.

[0086] In one embodiment, the protective cover 34 and the protective cover top cover 35 are designed as a pair of complementary decorative elements.

[0087] In one embodiment, the size of the heat exchange garment body 1 is relatively small, such as a hat. There is not enough space on the garment body to install the diverter / collector 31 and the protective cover 34. Therefore, the fabric needs to be extended at the edge of the heat exchange garment body 1. The diverter and collector 3 are installed as a whole on the extended fabric, or partially installed on the heat exchange garment body 1 and partially installed on the extended fabric.

[0088] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0089] Step 1: Open a window 32 at a pre-selected position on the heat exchange garment body 1, matching the size of the distributor / collector 31; attach a bottom fabric 33 to one side of the lining of the heat exchange garment body 1 below the window 32; optionally sew an isolation pad 39 onto the bottom fabric 33, the isolation pad 39 having pre-drilled mounting holes 6; above the window 32, fix a protective cover 34 with an openable protective cover top cover 35 to the outer surface of the heat exchange garment body 1, protruding outwards to cover the entire window 32 and the distributor / collector 31 inside the window 32.

[0090] Step 2: Select a splitter / collector 31 with different structures and arrange its connection direction with the input / output main pipe hose 38 in the desired direction, including up, down, left, right, or even a tilt angle.

[0091] Step 3: Pass the end of the liquid circulation pipe hose loop 2 through the window 32 and connect it to the corresponding sub-port 5 of the distributor / collector 31; pass the input / output main pipe hose 38 through the side hole 36 of the protective cover into the protective cover 34 and connect it to the main port 4 of the distributor / collector 31; fix the pair of distributors / collectors 31 to the bottom fabric 33 or the isolation pad 39 using the mounting fastener 37; finally, cover the top cover 35 of the protective cover to complete the installation.

[0092] The obvious advantages of this utility model are:

[0093] 1. The distributor / collector 31 can be flexibly installed at any position and in any direction on the heat exchange garment.

[0094] 2. The isolation pad 39 sewn on the bottom fabric 33 makes the force on the installation of the splitter / collector 31 on the bottom fabric 33 more uniform, and at the same time avoids the cold / heat from being too concentrated at the installation point, which may cause discomfort to the wearer. This makes the installation of the splitter / collector 31 more secure and reliable, and does not affect the comfort of wearing it.

[0095] 3. The tight-fitting opening design between the protective cover top cover 35 and the main body of the protective cover 34 of this utility model facilitates production and maintenance.

[0096] Using the same principle, the installation structure of the diversion device and the collection device 3 of the heat exchange garment, which uses a serrated needle method to fix the liquid circulation pipe hose circuit 2, can be obtained. The outer fabric and the lining fabric of the heat exchange garment are separate, and the liquid circulation pipe hose circuit 2 is located between the outer fabric and the lining fabric and fixed to the lining fabric. Therefore, the isolation pad 39 can be directly installed and fixed on the lining fabric without the need to patch a bottom layer fabric 33. Since the pair of distributors / collectors 31 installed and fixed on the isolation pad 39 have a certain height, in order to match this height, a window 32 needs to be opened on the outer layer fabric of the heat exchange garment body 1 so that the installed distributors / collectors 31 can be exposed through the window 32. A protective cover 34 protruding outward is sewn on the outer layer fabric of the heat exchange garment body 1 above the window 32. The size of the protective cover 34 should be able to cover the entire window 32 and the distributors / collectors 31 inside the window 32. The openable top cover on the protective cover 34 is optional. It can be without a top cover, but it must have a side opening 36 for the input / output main pipe hose 38 to enter the protective cover 34. Inside the protective cover 34, the end of the liquid circulation pipe hose loop 2 is connected to its sub-port 5, and the input / output main pipe hose 38 is connected to its main port 4. The mounting fastener 37 fixes the pair of distributors / collectors 31 to the isolation pad 39.

[0097] Although the steps in this invention are arranged with reference numerals, they are not intended to limit the order of the steps. Unless the order of the steps is explicitly stated or the execution of a step requires other steps as a basis, the relative order of the steps can be adjusted. It is understood that the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and covers any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0098] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0099] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An installation structure for a flow distribution device and a flow collection device for a human body heat exchange device, wherein the human body heat exchange device is a heat exchange garment with a pipe hose fixed by lamination, comprising a heat exchange garment body (1), a liquid circulation pipe hose circuit (2), and a flow distribution device and a flow collection device (3); characterized in that, The installation structure of the diverter and collector (3) includes: a diverter and a collector (31), a window (32) opened on the main body of the garment, a bottom fabric (33), a protective cover (34), a top cover of the protective cover (35), side openings of the protective cover (36), mounting fasteners (37), and input and output main pipe hoses (38); wherein, The window (32) on the heat exchange garment body (1) is a window cut out of the heat exchange garment body (1) and matched in size with the distributor and collector (31). The end of the liquid circulation pipe hose circuit (2) passes through the window (32) to the outer surface of the heat exchange garment body (1). The bottom fabric (33) is a piece of fabric that covers the entire window (32) and is fixedly attached to the side of the heat exchange garment body (1) lining directly below the window (32). The distributor and collector (31) is provided with a main port (4) and multiple sub-ports (5). The protective cover (34) is made of fabric and is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the heat exchange garment body (1), protruding outward and covering the entire window (32) and the distributor and collector (31) inside the window (32). The top cover (35) of the protective cover is located on the upper part of the protective cover (34) body and is tightly closed with the protective cover (34) body. Inside the protective cover (34), the end of the liquid circulation pipe hose loop (2) passes through the window (32) and is connected to the sub-port (5) of the distributor and collector (31); the input and output main pipe hose (38) enters the protective cover (34) through the side hole (36) of the protective cover and is connected to the main port (4) of the distributor and collector (31); the mounting fastener (37) installs and fixes the distributor and collector (31) on the bottom fabric (33).

2. The mounting structure of the human body heat exchanger shunt device and the collecting device according to claim 1, wherein The bottom fabric (33) is sewn or glued to one side of the heat exchange garment body (1) lining directly below the window (32).

3. The mounting structure of the human body heat exchanger partial flow device and the collecting device according to claim 1, wherein It also includes an isolation pad (39), which is sewn, glued or riveted to the bottom fabric (33), and the distributor and collector (31) are installed and fixed on the isolation pad (39); the isolation pad (39) is a sheet material with a certain thickness, toughness and strength, and its material includes leather, chemical fiber webbing and composite fabric.

4. The mounting structure of the human body heat exchanger partial flow device and the collecting device according to claim 1, wherein The splitter and collector (31) is a first splitter and collector (311), whose main port (4) is axially extended along the main body axis, and has multiple sub-ports (5) evenly distributed on one side of the main body; or a second splitter and collector (312), whose main port (4) is axially perpendicular to the main body axis, and has multiple sub-ports (5) evenly distributed on one side of the main body; or a third splitter and collector, which includes a prefabricated installation structure on its main body, its sub-ports (5) distributed on multiple sides of its main body, and its sub-port (5) having an inclined angle between its central axis and the axis of its main body.

5. The mounting structure of the human body heat exchange equipment shunt device and the collecting device according to claim 3, characterized in that, Mounting holes (6) are pre-drilled on the isolation pad (39) to match the mounting structure of the splitter and collector (31); the mounting fastener (37) fixes the splitter and collector (31) on the isolation pad (39) through the mounting holes (6).

6. The mounting structure of the human body heat exchange equipment shunt device and the collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective cover top cover (35) and the protective cover (34) body are tightly closed by a zipper (7) or Velcro strap or buckle.

7. The mounting structure of the human body heat exchange equipment shunt device and the collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connection between the protective cover (34) and the heat exchange garment body (1) includes sewing, gluing and riveting.

8. The mounting structure of the human body heat exchange equipment shunt device and the collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective cover (34) and the top cover (35) are designed to resemble decorations on a heat exchange garment.

9. The mounting structure of the human body heat exchange equipment shunt device and the collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A piece of fabric extends from the edge of the heat exchange garment body (1), and the diverting device and the collecting device (3) are installed as a whole on the extended fabric, or partially installed on the heat exchange garment body (1) and partially installed on the extended fabric.

10. An installation structure for a human body heat exchange device with a diverter and collector, wherein the human body heat exchange device is a heat exchange garment with a pipe hose fixed by a serrated needle method, the outer fabric and the lining fabric are separate, and the liquid circulation pipe hose loop (2) is located between the outer fabric and the lining fabric and fixed to the lining fabric; characterized in that, The installation structure of the diverter and collector (3) includes: a diverter and a collector (31), an isolation pad (39), a window (32) on the outer fabric of the heat exchange garment, a protective cover (34), a side opening (36) on the protective cover, a mounting fastener (37), and input and output main pipe hoses (38), wherein, The window (32) on the outer fabric of the heat exchange garment is a window cut out of the outer fabric of the heat exchange garment to match the size of the distributor and collector (31), so that the distributor and collector (31) can be exposed through the window (32) after installation and fixation; the isolation pad (39) is a sheet material with a certain thickness, toughness and strength, which is sewn, glued or riveted to the lining fabric; the mounting fastener (37) is used to install and fix the distributor and collector (31) on the isolation pad (39); the protective cover (34) is made of fabric, which is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the outer fabric of the heat exchange garment, protruding outward, covering the entire window (32) and the distributor and collector (31) inside the window (32); the distributor and collector (31) is provided with a main port (4) and multiple sub-ports (5). Inside the protective cover (34), the end of the liquid circulation pipe hose loop (2) is connected to the sub-port (5) of the distributor and collector (31); the input and output main pipe hose (38) enters the protective cover (34) through the side hole (36) of the protective cover and is connected to the main port (4) of the distributor and collector (31); the mounting fastener (37) installs and fixes the distributor and collector (31) on the isolation pad (39).

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