Cooling component and cooling support

Abstract

Cooling component, characterized in that it comprises a successively arranged insulating layer, a cold storage layer, a cooling layer and a skin contact layer, all of which use flexible material; wherein the cold storage layer and the skin contact layer are each arranged in close proximity to opposite sides of the cooling layer; wherein a plurality of independent cooling cells are arranged on the cold storage layer, each containing a refrigerant; and wherein the cooling layer uses a gel body.

Description

Technical field

[0001] The present utility model relates to the technical field of ice support and in particular to a cooling component and a cooling support. Background technology

[0002] Currently available protective devices on the sports market, such as elbow braces and patellar straps, primarily serve to provide support and stabilization for the elbow and the patella of the knee joint. Conventional protective devices are usually made of a single elastic material. The heat generated by the body during movement is trapped by the tightly fitting strap material, and the large amount of locally accumulated heat cannot be effectively released, leading to discomfort. Cooling braces arose from this. Although cooling braces are constantly being developed, they mostly focus on changes and differences in external form and function and have never solved the core problems of cooling therapy. These core problems are as follows: 1.1. The product's own low temperature duration is too short and cannot meet the need for a prolonged ice pack, thus failing to achieve the expected therapeutic effect. 2. After freezing, the product becomes rigid and does not adhere well to the application site, resulting in insufficient effectiveness. 3. The surface temperature of the ice pack is uneven, which easily creates a risk of localized exposure to excessively low temperatures, potentially leading to frostbite. Content of the utility model

[0003] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a cooling component and a cooling support to solve the problem of the ice coating duration being too short in existing cooling supports.

[0004] A cooling component and a cooling support of the present utility model can be implemented by the following technical solutions: A cooling component of the present utility model comprises a successively arranged insulating layer, a cold storage layer, a cooling layer and a skin contact layer, all of these layers using flexible material; the cold storage layer and the skin contact layer are each arranged closely against opposite sides of the cooling layer; a plurality of independent cooling cells are arranged on the cold storage layer, each containing a refrigerant; the cooling layer uses a gel body.

[0005] In one embodiment, the insulating layer uses nylon or polyester in combination with foam and fiber wadding.

[0006] In one embodiment, the majority of the cooling cells are arranged in a matrix arrangement.

[0007] In one embodiment, the material of the cold storage layer uses PE (polyethylene), PVC (polyvinyl chloride), TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) or a co-extruded film made of nylon.

[0008] In one embodiment, the cooling layer uses a gel body made of polyacrylamide, glycerin, sodium alginate and gelatin.

[0009] In one embodiment, the skin contact layer uses a knitted fabric made of polyester, polyamide, elastane, cotton, modal or bamboo fiber.

[0010] A cooling support of the present utility model comprises the cooling component according to one of the above points and a protective component; the cooling component is arranged on the protective component.

[0011] In one embodiment, the cooling component is detachably arranged on the protective component.

[0012] In one embodiment, the protective component comprises a support body, wherein the cooling component is arranged on the support body; the protective component further comprises a fastening band, wherein one end of the fastening band is firmly connected to the support body, and wherein the fastening band firmly attaches the cooling component to the area to be cooled.

[0013] In one embodiment, a hook-and-loop fastener surface and a loop fastener surface are arranged on opposite sides of the fastening strap; the hook-and-loop fastener surface is arranged at the end of the fastening strap furthest from the support body; the loop fastener surface is arranged as a strip, and the hook-and-loop fastener surface and the loop fastener surface can be detachably connected.

[0014] Compared to the prior art, the present utility model has the following advantageous effects: The cooling component and cooling support of this utility model significantly extend the duration of a single ice application through the dual cooling effect created by the combination of the cold storage layer and the cooling layer, as well as through the insulating effect of the insulating layer. This effectively solves the problem of the insufficient duration of ice application in existing cooling supports. The cooling layer uses a gel that retains its high elasticity and ultra-softness even after freezing, allowing the cooling component to adhere very closely to the area to be cooled during the ice application. Combined with the flexible and bendable cooling cells of the cold storage layer and the skin contact layer as the innermost layer, the product's fit and ease of use at the point of cooling are significantly improved.Simultaneously, the multiple cooling cells of the cold storage layer are insulated from the body surface by the gel body, preventing direct contact between the cooling cells and the body surface of the cooling area. Instead, they continuously transfer cooling energy to the gel. Furthermore, the distribution of the cooling cells within the independent chambers is uniform, resulting in a fairly balanced cooling effect. This reduces the risk of frostbite from localized low temperatures and significantly increases the safety of using the ice pack product. Illustration of the attached figures

[0015] To more clearly explain the technical solution of the embodiments of this utility model, a brief description of the drawings required for these embodiments is given below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should therefore not be considered as limiting the scope, since a person skilled in the art can derive all other relevant drawings from these drawings without inventive step. Fig. Figure 1 is a schematic representation of the structure of a cooling component of the present utility model; Fig. 2 is a schematic exploded view of the in Fig. 1 cooling component of the present utility model shown, which comprises the cold storage layer; Fig. Figure 3 is a schematic representation of the structure of the cold storage layer, which is located in Fig. 2 is shown; Fig. Figure 4 is a schematic representation of the structure of a cooling support of the present utility model in the state of use; Fig. Figure 5 is a schematic representation of the structure of the cooling support, which is located in Fig. 4 is shown in the unfolded state.

[0016] Reference symbols: Cooling component 10; Insulation layer 11; Cold storage layer 12; Cooling cell 121; Cooling layer 13; Skin contact layer 14; Protective component 20; Support body 21; Fastening strap 22; Hook and loop surface 221; Hook and loop surface 222. Specific embodiment

[0017] To clarify the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model, the technical solutions in these embodiments are described below in detail in conjunction with the drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments represent only a subset of the embodiments of this utility model and not all of them. Typically, the devices of the embodiments of this utility model, which are described and illustrated in the drawings, can be constructed and designed in various configurations.

[0018] Accordingly, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present utility model shown in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely presents selected embodiments of the present utility model. All other embodiments that a person skilled in the art obtains without inventive step on the basis of the embodiments of the present utility model fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0019] With reference to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. A cooling component 10 of the present utility model comprises mainly a successively arranged insulating layer 11, a cold storage layer 12, a cooling layer 13, and a skin contact layer 14, all of these layers using flexible material, which facilitates adaptation to ice application processes on different parts of the body. The insulating layer 11 has an insulating effect, whereby the cold storage layer 12 conducts less cold to the outside through the insulating layer 11, thereby maintaining the cold storage layer 12 at a low temperature for a longer period. The cold storage layer 12 lies close to the cooling layer 13 and transfers cold to the cooling layer 13, thereby significantly extending the duration of the low temperature of the cooling layer 13.The skin contact layer 14 lies close to the other side of the cooling layer 13 and is in close contact with the area to be cooled, which significantly increases the fit of the cooling component 10 to the cooling area and the ease of use.

[0020] With reference to Fig. 1 to Fig. In this embodiment, the insulating layer 11 uses nylon or polyester in combination with foam and fiber wadding, which is characterized by good insulating properties and a soft texture. Specifically, a plurality of independent cooling cells 121 are arranged on the cold storage layer 12. The majority of the cooling cells 121 are arranged in a matrix configuration. A refrigerant is located inside each cell. After freezing, each cooling cell 121 can undergo flexible bending changes to adapt the cooling component 10 more flexibly to different cooling zones and simultaneously transfer cooling energy continuously to the cooling layer 13, thereby significantly extending the duration of the ice cover and enhancing the cooling effect. The material of the cold storage layer 12 uses PE, PVC, TPU, or a co-extruded nylon film, ensuring high strength and a soft texture.

[0021] With reference to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. The cooling layer 13 uses a gel body made of polyacrylamide, glycerin, sodium alginate, and gelatin, characterized by high elasticity, extreme suppleness, and high water retention capacity. Even after freezing, the gel body retains its high elasticity and extreme suppleness. During the application of ice, the gel body can change its shape according to the varying shape of the cooling area, allowing the cooling component 10 to adhere more flexibly and closely to the surface of the cooling area, thereby achieving a better cooling effect. The skin contact layer 14 uses a knitted fabric made of polyester, polyamide, elastane, cotton, modal, or bamboo fiber, characterized by ultra-elasticity, ultra-softness, and high moisture absorption to ensure a soft, comfortable, and healthy skin feel during use.

[0022] With reference to Fig. 4 and Fig.Figure 5 of the present utility model comprises a cooling support consisting of a cooling component 10 and a protective component 20; the cooling component 10 is arranged on the protective component 20. Preferably, the cooling component 10 is detachably arranged on the protective component 20; the protective component 20 serves for attachment to the area to be cooled. In this embodiment, the protective component 20 comprises a support body 21 and a fastening strap 22; the cooling component 10 is arranged on the support body 21; one end of the fastening strap 22 is fixedly connected to the support body 21, with the fastening strap 22 securing the cooling component 10 firmly against the area to be cooled. In particular, a hook-and-loop fastener surface 222 and a loop fastener surface 221 are arranged on opposite sides of the fastening strap 22.The hook-and-loop fastener surface 222 is arranged at the end of the fastening strap 22 furthest from the support body 21, the loop fastener surface 221 being arranged as a strip, and the hook-and-loop fastener surface 222 and the loop fastener surface 221 being detachably connected. The interaction of the two secures the cooling component 10 to the area to be cooled.

[0023] It should be explained that the specific application process of a cooling component and a cooling support of the present utility model is as follows: The frozen cooling component 10 is applied to the area to be cooled. Due to the flexible property of the cooling component 10, the cooling component 10 fits snugly against the cooling area, after which the fastening operation is carried out by the fastening band 22.

[0024] The respective technical features of the embodiments described above can be combined in any way. To keep the description concise, not all possible combinations of the individual technical features in the described embodiments have been included. However, as long as the combinations of these technical features are not contradictory, they should be considered to be included in the scope of this description.

[0025] The exemplary embodiments described above represent only some embodiments of the present utility model, the description of which is quite specific and detailed, but this should not be understood as a limitation of the scope of the utility model. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art in the relevant field can make several modifications and improvements without deviating from the concept of the present utility model, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present utility model should be determined by the accompanying claims.

[0026] The present utility model discloses a cooling component and a cooling support. The cooling component comprises a successively arranged insulating layer, a cold storage layer, a cooling layer, and a skin contact layer, all of which utilize flexible material. The cold storage layer and the skin contact layer are arranged in close proximity to each other on opposite sides of the cooling layer. A plurality of independent cooling cells are arranged on the cold storage layer, each containing a refrigerant. The cooling layer utilizes a gel body. The dual action resulting from the transfer of cold from the cold storage layer to the cooling layer, combined with the insulating effect of the insulating layer, significantly extends the duration of a single ice build-up, thus effectively solving the problem of the insufficient duration of ice build-up in existing cooling supports.

Claims

[1] Cooling component, characterized by , comprising a successively arranged insulating layer, a cold storage layer, a cooling layer and a skin contact layer, all of which use flexible material; wherein the cold storage layer and the skin contact layer are each arranged closely against opposite sides of the cooling layer; wherein a plurality of independent cooling cells are arranged on the cold storage layer, each containing a refrigerant; and wherein the cooling layer uses a gel body. [2] Cooling component according to claim 1, characterized by that the insulating layer uses nylon or polyester in combination with foam and fiber wadding. [3] Cooling component according to claim 1, characterized by that the majority of the cold storage rooms are arranged in a matrix configuration. [4] Cooling component according to claim 1, characterized bythat the material of the cold storage layer uses PE (polyethylene), PVC (polyvinyl chloride), TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) or a co-extruded film made of nylon. [5] Cooling component according to claim 1, characterized by that the skin contact layer uses a knitted fabric made of polyester, polyamide, elastane, cotton, modal or bamboo fiber. [6] Cooling support, characterized by , comprising the cooling component according to one of claims 1 to 5 and a protective component; wherein the cooling component is arranged on the protective component. [7] Cooling support according to claim 6, characterized by that the cooling component is detachably arranged on the protective component. [8] Cooling support according to claim 6, characterized by, that the protective component comprises a support body, wherein the cooling component is arranged on the support body; wherein the protective component further comprises a fastening band, wherein one end of the fastening band is firmly connected to the support body, and wherein the fastening band firmly secures the cooling component to the area to be cooled. [9] Cooling support according to claim 8, characterized by , that a hook-and-loop fastener surface and a loop fastener surface are arranged on opposite sides of the fastening strap; wherein the hook-and-loop fastener surface is arranged at the end of the fastening strap furthest from the support body; wherein the loop fastener surface is arranged as a strip, and wherein the hook-and-loop fastener surface and the loop fastener surface can be detachably connected.

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