Portable temperature control device

Abstract

The portable temperature control device comprises a housing and a controllable temperature element having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface facing the second surface. Inside the housing, a heat sink is positioned and in contact with the first surface of the controllable temperature element, and a blower is positioned adjacent to the heat sink inside the housing and configured to direct heat away from the heat sink. The portable temperature control device further comprises a heat disperser in contact with the controllable temperature element for thermal energy transfer. The heat sink and blower are supported on a support member inside the housing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Cross - reference to Related Applications This application claims the benefit of U.S. Patent No. 11,940,163, filed on July 31, 2023, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

[0002] The present disclosure relates to a temperature control device, more specifically, a handheld portable temperature control device.

Background Art

[0003] Cooling and heating devices are used for therapeutic purposes or during surgery because of many known benefits of thermotherapy and / or cryotherapy in treatment. Thus, various devices have been devised to achieve the desired heat and / or cold transfer. One problem with current heating and / or cooling devices is the lack of portability and maneuverability. Large devices are often used to heat and cool affected areas to provide rapid and efficient heat transfer. The size of these devices is typically necessary because the components are not optimally arranged or configured to facilitate efficient operation. These heating and cooling devices are often heavy, need to be in a fixed position, and need to be plugged into a continuous power source. A smaller and lighter multi - therapeutic device is desirable. One potential hurdle for a smaller form factor has been managing heat dissipation within the portable device to protect the internal components from overheating. Thus, there is a need for a lightweight and portable device that provides heating and cooling therapy comparable to larger devices while also providing efficient heat management. It is further desirable to provide a versatile multi - therapeutic device that can be used on different body parts of the user, whether manually by the user or, if necessary, in a fixed position.

[0004] The background information disclosed anywhere in this patent application includes information that may be useful in understanding this disclosure. It is not acknowledged that any information provided herein is prior art or relating to the currently claimed concept, or that any publication is prior art or expressly cited. [Overview of the project]

[0005] This invention describes a novel portable thermotherapy device that incorporates both cold and heat therapy within a compact, handheld device. In several embodiments, the portable thermotherapy device is assembled with an adjustable strap system to wrap around a part of the patient's body. The thermotherapy device is designed to be ergonomically configured so that it can be comfortably held with one hand while simultaneously positioning the device on a desired area of ​​the body. These areas include the back, knees, elbows, shoulders, and ankles. The thermotherapy device can be further assembled with straps to secure it to a part of the body, freeing up the user's hands.

[0006] The temperature control device may have a thermoelectric element for transferring heat and coolness to the user's body. In a typical embodiment, the thermoelectric element is a device that utilizes the Peltier effect, with one side being cooled and the other side being heated. The heating mode and cooling mode can be selected and switched arbitrarily within a predetermined temperature range. The temperature control device may further have a rechargeable battery for long-term use.

[0007] In one embodiment, a handheld portable temperature control device has a housing having a curved, substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and configured to be held in one hand. The housing may include a controllable temperature element having a first surface and a second surface and configured to be directed to generate cooling and heating; a heat sink disposed on the first surface of the controllable temperature element; a fan disposed on the heat sink and configured to move heat away from the heat sink; a heat disperser having a first side and a second side, the first side of which extends from the housing and contacts a part of the user's body; a support member configured to support the heat sink and the fan; and a temperature controller connected to the controllable temperature element. The housing further includes a first air inlet configured to allow airflow into the housing and an air outlet configured to allow airflow to flow out of the housing, the first air inlet and the air outlet being in fluid communication with each other.

[0008] In another embodiment, the mountable assembly has a temperature control device comprising a housing having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The housing may include a controllable temperature element having a first surface and a second surface, a heat sink disposed on the first surface of the controllable temperature element, a blower disposed on the heat sink and configured to direct heat away from the heat sink, a heat disperser having one side and the other side and configured to receive thermal energy from the controllable temperature element, and a support member configured to support at least one battery, the heat sink and the blower. The mountable assembly has a strap case configured to be mounted to the temperature control device. The strap case has a central opening at the bottom through which the heat disperser extends, and a pair of curved and integrally upward-extending side arms, each of the pair of side arms having a projection projecting toward the central opening.

[0009] Further features and advantages, as well as the structure and operation of various embodiments, are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the specific embodiments described herein are not intended to be limiting. Such embodiments are presented herein for illustrative purposes only. Further embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art based on the teachings contained herein.

[0010] The accompanying drawings incorporated herein and forming part of the specification illustrate aspects of the disclosure, and together with their descriptions, they further illustrate the principles of the disclosure and enable those skilled in the art to make and use the disclosure. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a portable therapeutic temperature control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is another perspective view of a portable therapeutic temperature control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a side view of a portable therapeutic temperature control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a top view of a portable therapeutic temperature control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a bottom view of a portable therapeutic temperature control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is an exploded view of a portable therapeutic temperature control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of a portable therapeutic temperature control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of a portable therapeutic temperature control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 9] Figure 9 shows the interior of the lower housing of a portable therapeutic temperature control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is an exploded view of Figure 9. [Figure 11]FIG. 11 is a top view of a portable therapeutic temperature control device held by a user's hand. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a side view of a portable therapeutic temperature control device held by a user's hand. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a strap case according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the strap case of FIG. 13 and the portable therapeutic temperature control device of FIG. 1. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a state in which the strap case and the portable therapeutic temperature control device are assembled. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a side view of the assembled strap case and the portable therapeutic temperature control device. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a top view of a state in which the strap case and the portable therapeutic temperature control device are assembled. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a bottom view of a state in which the strap case and the portable therapeutic temperature control device are assembled. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of FIG. 16. [Figure 20A] FIG. 20A is a top view of a primary strap according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 20B] FIG. 20B is a bottom view of a primary strap according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 21A] FIG. 21A is a top view of a portable therapeutic temperature control device assembled with a primary strap. [Figure 21B] FIG. 21B is a side view of a portable therapeutic temperature control device assembled with a primary strap. [Figure 22A] FIG. 22A is a top view and a bottom view of a secondary strap according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 22B] FIG. 22B is a top view and a bottom view of a secondary strap according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 23A] FIG. 23A is a top view of a portable therapeutic temperature control device assembled using a primary strap and a secondary strap. [Figure 23B] FIG. 23B is a side view of a portable therapeutic temperature control device assembled using a primary strap and a secondary strap.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] In the drawings, like reference numerals generally indicate the same or similar elements. Further, generally, the leftmost digit of a reference numeral identifies the drawing in which the reference numeral first appears.

[0013] The following description and drawings are illustrative and should not be construed as limiting. Numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present disclosure. However, in certain instances, well-known or conventional details are not described in order to avoid obscuring the description. References to one or more aspects of the present disclosure may refer to the same aspect, but not necessarily, and such references mean at least one of several aspects. If a component is not shown in the drawings, this supports a negative limitation in a claim stating that the component does not exist. However, the above description is not limiting, and in other aspects, the missing component may be included in the claimed aspect.

[0014] In this specification, any other phrases referring to “one aspect,” “an aspect,” “a preferred aspect,” or “aspect” mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that aspect is included in at least one aspect of this disclosure, and that any particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with one aspect may be included in or excluded from any aspect. The phrase “in one aspect” appearing in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same aspect, nor are they aspects that are mutually independent or substitutable with other aspects. Furthermore, various features are described, which are shown in some aspects and not in others, and may be omitted from any aspect. Furthermore, any particular feature, structure, or characteristic described herein may be optional. Similarly, various requirements are described that may be required in some aspects but not in others. Where appropriate, any of the features discussed herein in relation to one aspect of the Disclosure may be applied to another aspect of the Disclosure. Similarly, where appropriate, any of the features described herein in relation to one aspect of the Disclosure may be optional and / or omitted from that aspect of the Disclosure, or from any other aspect of the Disclosure described herein or any other aspect of the Disclosure.

[0015] The terms used herein generally have their ordinary meanings in the art within the context of this disclosure and in the specific context in which each term is used. Specific terms used to describe this disclosure are described below or elsewhere in the specification to provide practitioners with further guidance on describing this disclosure. For convenience, certain terms may be emphasized, for example, using italics and / or quotation marks. The use of emphasis does not affect the technical scope and meaning of any term. Whether emphasized or not, the technical scope and meaning of a term in the same context are the same.

[0016] It will be understood that the same thing can be said in multiple ways. As a result, alternative languages ​​and synonyms can be used for one or more of the terms described herein. There is no special significance as to whether a term is refined or described herein. Synonyms for specific terms are provided. The rewriting of one or more synonyms does not preclude the use of other synonyms. In this specification, the use of examples anywhere, including examples of any term described herein, is merely illustrative and is not intended to further limit the scope and meaning of the disclosure or any illustrated term. Similarly, this disclosure is not limited to the various aspects described herein.

[0017] Without intending to further limit the scope of this disclosure, examples of apparatus, devices, methods, and their associated results that conform to aspects of this disclosure are given below. For the convenience of the reader, names or subtitles may be used in these examples, and it should be noted that these should not limit the scope of this disclosure in any way. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those generally understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains. In case of conflict, this document, including definitions, will take precedence.

[0018] Terms such as "front," "back," "top," "bottom," "side," "short," "long," "up," "down," "aft," "forward," "inboard," "outboard," and "below" are used in this specification simply for the sake of clarity and should be understood to refer to the orientation of the components as shown in the figures. Any orientation of the components described herein is within the scope of this disclosure.

[0019] The terms "connected" or "coupled" and related terms are used in an operational sense and are not necessarily limited to direct connection or linkage. "Thermally coupled" means connected in a way that allows heat to be conducted, while "thermally insulated" means separated by a substance that inhibits heat transfer.

[0020] The term "flexible" generally means bendable and conformable under relatively small forces. In the context of various aspects of this disclosure, flexibility is intended to describe the dynamic conforming nature of a personal thermostat to the general shapes of parts of the human body, such as the wrists, ankles, neck, shoulders, back, chest, forehead, rib cage, arches, temporal region, and palms, which directly or indirectly contact or otherwise engage with the surface of the personal thermostat. Furthermore, the term "approximately" is generally used to mean that the numerical values ​​above or below the setpoint are corrected by only + / - 10% variation.

[0021] The following, and shown in Figures 1 to 10, are exemplary temperature control devices capable of providing cooling and heating functions. Figures 11 and 12 show temperature control devices held in the user's hand.

[0022] Figure 1 shows a temperature control device 10 designed to be comfortably held by the user with one hand, while simultaneously providing a therapeutic heating or cooling effect to a desired area on the user's body and promoting airflow to the inside and outside of the temperature control device 10. In some embodiments, the temperature control device 10 has on its exterior a housing 100 having an air inlet or a first air inlet 102 on the top surface of the temperature control device 10, an air outlet 104 on at least one side (e.g., at least one of the first or second sides of the temperature control device 10), a pair of recesses 106 on opposing sides, a plurality of buttons 108 for selectively controlling heating mode and cooling mode of the temperature mode by user operation, a first or control mode light-emitting diode (LED) 110 positioned below the buttons 108 to indicate the temperature mode, a universal serial bus (USB) charging port or simply a charging port 112, a second or battery level LED 114, and an undercut portion 116. In some embodiments, the first LED 110 may have one or more LEDs. In some embodiments, the overall shape of the housing 100 may be curved and sized to be ergonomically held in the user's hand. In further embodiments, each element of the temperature control device 10 is arranged and designed to provide efficient operation of heating and cooling effects and optimal heat dissipation within a compact space, as will be described later. For example, the housing 100 may be rectangular to allow for one-handed holding while maximizing the size of the inlet 102.

[0023] Referring to Figures 2 and 3, in some embodiments, the temperature control device 10 further has a heat disperser 118 on the bottom side of the housing 100. In some embodiments, the heat disperser 118 can be implemented as a metallic heat disperser and may be made of a highly thermally conductive material such as copper, aluminum, or other metals or metal alloys, or certain ceramics, to help transfer heat or cold air in order to increase the effective area of ​​heating or cooling treatment. As will be described later, the housing 100 has an opening defined on the bottom side of the housing 100 (e.g., reference numeral "146" in Figures 6 and 10) through which the heat disperser 118 extends outside the housing 100. The housing 100 may be formed from, for example, a plastic material, but the bottom of the housing 100 exposes the heat disperser 118, which in some embodiments may be made of a metallic material. Thus, the heat disperser 118 may have one side exposed to the outside, which can directly transfer thermal energy to a part of the user's body. Furthermore, this configuration ensures that the exposed side of the heat disperser 118 remains in direct contact with the user's skin while enabling engagement with the strap case described later.

[0024] Referring to Figures 3 and 4, in some embodiments, the temperature control device 10 may have a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with a curved surface and dimensions that allow a user to easily grasp it with one hand. For example, the housing 100 may have a length of approximately 110 mm to 115 mm (L), a width of approximately 75 mm to 80 mm (W), and a height of approximately 52 mm to 58 mm (H). These are exemplary dimensions, where each of the length, width, and height may be smaller or larger than those described herein. The housing 100 may be formed from one or more binding layers of plastic materials, such as polyester resin (polyether), polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon, Kevlar®, Nomex, polyacrylonitrile, cellulose, polyurethane, polycarbonate, and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene terpolymer, or similar foams and / or fibers. However, it is not limited to the materials described for the housing 100, and any non-metallic material, metallic material, wood, etc., can be appropriately mounted. Furthermore, the housing 100 is ergonomically shaped and curved to facilitate gripping in the user's hand.

[0025] To facilitate proper one-handed gripping, the upper part of the outer surface has an inwardly curved gripping portion 148 that forms a recess, providing a comfortable grip, especially for the fingers. Such a shape can induce the user to hold the temperature control device 10 in a certain position as shown in Figures 11 and 12. The shape and dimensions of the housing 100 are configured so that the button 108, the first LED 110, the charging port 112, and the second LED 114 are not accidentally gripped or covered when the user is holding the temperature control device 10. Furthermore, the size and dimensions of the air inlet 102 and air outlet 104 are configured so that the air inlet 102 and air outlet 104 are exposed, or partially or entirely exposed, when the user is gripping the temperature control device 10, thereby promoting airflow within the housing 100 even when the temperature control device 10 is being held. However, its shape is not limited to that shown in the drawings or described above. In other words, the temperature control device 10 may have a cylindrical or spherical shape, a hemispherical shape, a prismatic shape (for example, a triangular prism, a hexagonal prism, a pentagonal prism, etc.), a conical shape, a tetrahedron shape, an octahedron shape, etc.

[0026] Various configurations enable miniaturization and weight reduction of the temperature control device 10, as well as efficient and portable power management, thereby allowing users to engage in an active lifestyle while still receiving thermal therapy. Overheating of the temperature control device 10 can also be prevented.

[0027] Referring again to Figure 3, the housing 100 may have individually assembled components, including a convex top cover 120, an upper cover 122, and a lower cover 124. The top cover 120 forms the upper part of the housing 100, the upper cover 122 is fitted to the top cover 120, and then the lower cover 124 is fitted to the upper cover 122. Each cover, the top cover 120, the upper cover 122, and the lower cover 124, may be configured with curved surfaces so that they form the convex outer shape of the housing 100 for ergonomic design. Furthermore, the upper cover 122 and the lower cover 124 are assembled together with the top cover 120 to form a partially enclosed space of the housing 100.

[0028] The top cover 120 may have a first plurality of vents or openings that form an inlet 102 formed on the upper side or top surface of the housing 100. The first plurality of vents may be defined across or partially on the entire surface of the top cover 120. The air inlet 102 may be configured to guide airflow into the housing 100 through the first plurality of vents. For example, a blower (reference number "126" in Figure 4) may be positioned adjacent to the bottom cover 120 to cause airflow to flow into the housing 100 through the first plurality of vents. The bottom cover 124 may have a second plurality of vents or openings formed on the long side (longitudinal direction) of the bottom cover 124 of the housing 100 as an air outlet 104, which can cause airflow to flow out of the housing 100, out to the short side (width) of the bottom cover 124, or a combination of both. Therefore, the first and second sets of ventilation holes are configured to define an airflow path for air to flow in and out of the housing 100. An airflow path can also be formed from the first sets of ventilation holes as air inlets 102 and the undercut portion 116 as a third opening, through the blower 126 and the heat sink 132 to the second sets of openings as air outlets 104.

[0029] Alternatively, the second set of vents or openings may be formed on one side, two sides (e.g., opposite sides), three sides, or all four sides of the lower cover 124. For example, Figure 3 shows a second set of air outlets 104 formed on a first surface, and Figures 9 and 10 show air outlets 104 formed on the first surface and a second surface facing the first surface. In some embodiments, the second set of vents are arranged longitudinally along the corresponding surfaces. The set of vents or openings in the lower cover 124 forms air outlets 104, which can be configured to facilitate airflow from the housing 100. In some embodiments, the air outlets 104 are provided on opposing long sides (longitudinal direction) of the lower cover 124 (e.g., a first side and a second side facing each other) to allow internal air to flow out of the housing 100 in the opposite direction. In some embodiments, the air outlet 104 is formed on the side of the housing 100 so that the air flowing out from the air outlet 104 does not blow onto the user's skin. In some embodiments, the air outlet 104 is positioned on the side of the housing 100 so that the user does not obstruct the airflow while holding the housing 100.

[0030] The housing 100 may further include a blower 126 configured to draw in or draw outside air into the housing 100. Referring to Figure 4, which shows a top view of the temperature control device 10, the blower 126 may be positioned adjacent to the top cover 120 to draw outside air into the housing 100 through the air inlet 102. The blower 126 is configured to circulate the air inside the housing 100 and guide it out of the housing 100 through the air outlet 104.

[0031] Referring again to Figure 3, the pair of surface-treated recesses 106 may be formed on opposing sides of the lower cover 124 (for example, a third surface and a fourth surface positioned facing each other in the width direction). In some embodiments, the recesses 106 are formed on a side where the air outlet 104 is not defined. For example, the air outlet 104 may be formed on the long side (longitudinal direction) or side of the lower cover 124, and the recesses 106 may be formed on the short side (width) or side of the lower cover 124 as shown in Figure 3. In other embodiments, the air outlet 104 and the recesses 106 may be configured on the same side of the lower cover 124. The recesses 106 may be configured to receive a strap case, which will be described later.

[0032] In some embodiments, the upper cover 122 may have an undercut portion 116 configured as a concave surface positioned along the upper edge of the upper cover 122 adjacent to the top cover 120. The undercut portion 116 can form a gap between the top cover 120 and the upper cover 122, and is configured to facilitate further and / or alternative airflow into the housing 100. That is, in some embodiments, the undercut portion 116 can be implemented so that the air inlet 102 is a second air inlet, as indicated by the arrow in Figure 3, allowing air to flow into the housing 100 through the air inlet 102 and further air to flow in through the undercut portion 116. In other embodiments, the housing 100 may have only one of the air inlet 102 and the undercut portion 116 to receive air.

[0033] When the user is holding the temperature control device 10 with one hand, the air inlet 102 may be partially or completely blocked, as shown in Figures 11 and 12, and the airflow into the housing 100 may be partially obstructed by the user's hand. In either case, the undercut portion 116 is configured to provide an additional air passage for further air drawn into the housing 100 to supplement the airflow at the air inlet 102. The air inlet 102, the undercut portion 116, and the blower 126 are configured to facilitate airflow through the central passage within the internal cavity of the temperature control device 10 housing 100. For example, the air inlet 102, together with the blower undercut 116 and the air outlet 104, are in fluid communication with each other through the central passage within the internal cavity (see, for example, the shaded area "A" in Figure 7). The maximum airflow within the housing 100 can be provided by the combination of the air inlet 102, the undercut section 116, and the blower 126, along with the physical arrangement of the components within the housing 100 of the temperature control device 10. The increased airflow resulting from this configuration allows the temperature control device 10 to operate efficiently in heating mode, cooling mode, and contrast mode (e.g., rapid cooling, rapid heating) in a portable, handheld device.

[0034] Referring to Figure 5, the bottom of the housing 100 has an opening (for example, reference numeral "146" in Figures 6 and 10) described later, through which the heat disperser 118 extends outside the housing 100. In some embodiments, the heat disperser 118 is configured to extend beyond the strap case 20 outside the housing 100 when mounted on the housing temperature control device 10 (see Figure 14). The heat disperser 118 can be configured to contact the user's skin surface when the temperature control device 10 is used with or without the strap case 20. The heat disperser 118 may have a convex bottom surface to facilitate contact with the surface of the user's body and to align with the full curved shape of the housing 100. Such a convex configuration can reduce the amount of material used for the heat disperser 118 while maintaining or improving heat transfer performance. Furthermore, the heat disperser 118 can be configured to raise or lower the temperature, for example, by about Δ8°C in about 150 seconds, to quickly and efficiently deliver a desired temperature to the user. As will be discussed later, the heat disperser 118 is designed to reduce material / weight in order to satisfy compactness requirements. In some embodiments, the heat disperser 118 may be made of conductive alloys, metals, or materials, such as aluminum, stainless steel, carbon fiber, or carbon-carbon materials and / or composite materials. The dimensions of the disperser 118 can be tailored to specific applications. Dimensions and shapes can be configured to reduce the amount of material used while increasing the contact area with the user. For example, a curved outer surface rather than a flat surface can enhance contact with the user's body, or unnecessary materials can be removed to reduce the overall size and weight.

[0035] The internal components of the temperature control device 10 and their arrangement within the housing 100 will be described in detail using Figures 6 to 10.

[0036] Figure 6 is an exploded view of the temperature control device 10, with each case portion of the housing 100 open, showing the internal components of the temperature control device 10 enclosed within the housing 100. As described above, the temperature control device 10 includes a blower 126 which may consist of a blower blade section 127 and a blower housing 128. The blower 126 may be positioned adjacent to the top cover 120 on the inside of the housing 100 to draw ambient air into the housing 100 through the air inlet 102. In some embodiments, a heat sink 132 may be positioned below the blower 126. The heat sink 132 may be positioned on a first surface of a controllable temperature element 134 which can generate cooling and heating. In some embodiments, the first surface of the controllable temperature element 134 is the top surface. Examples of controllable temperature elements 134 include Peltier elements, Peltier heat pumps, solid refrigerators, thermoelectric coolers (TECs), and the like. The controllable temperature element 134 can adapt the Peltier effect to create a heat flux at the joint of two different types of materials, thereby transferring heat from one side of the device to the other. In some embodiments, the second surface of the controllable temperature element 134 is in contact with the first side (or one of the sides) of the heat disperser 118 to transfer thermal energy to the upper side of the heat disperser 118. In some embodiments, the second surface can face the first surface; for example, if the first surface is implemented as the upper side of the controllable temperature element 134, the second surface can be implemented as the lower side of the controllable temperature element 134. The second side (or another side) of the heat disperser 118, opposite the first side of the heat disperser 118, can be located inside the housing 100. The first side of the heat disperser 118 can extend outward from the housing 100.

[0037] The heatsink 132 can draw heat from the upper surface of the controllable temperature element 134, and the fan 126 can help dissipate the heat or direct the heat away from the heatsink 132 and other components. When the temperature control device 10 is in use, the heat disperser 118 is cooled or heated by the controllable temperature element 134, and the heat or cold air may be transmitted to the user by contact through the heat disperser 118. In some embodiments, the temperature control device 10 further includes a printed circuit board or PCB 140 for telecommunications and data communications. The PCB 140 may have a control unit (e.g., a temperature controller) 142 connected to communicate with the controllable temperature element 134 for various control functions (e.g., turning the temperature control device 10 on or off, heating or cooling, etc.).

[0038] The controllable temperature element 134 can be implemented as a heat pump capable of directly converting electricity into heating and cooling power depending on the mode of the temperature control device 10. When power is supplied to the controllable temperature element 134, the current causes heat to be absorbed on one side of the controllable temperature element 134 (the cooling side). Then, the opposite side of the controllable temperature element 134 can release heat (the high-temperature side). For example, when a user presses one of the buttons 108 to switch to heating mode, one side of the controllable temperature element 134 releases heat where that side is in contact with the user. When a user presses one of the buttons 108 to switch to cooling mode, the same side of the controllable temperature element 134 can absorb heat instead of releasing it, providing a cooling effect to the user. Furthermore, during contrast mode, the controllable temperature element 134 can be controlled to periodically switch between the functions of heat release and heat absorption. That is, the controllable temperature element 134 allows heat to flow from the low-temperature side to the high-temperature side. Reversing the current causes heat to move in the opposite direction, thereby reversing the high-temperature and low-temperature sides. As a result, a heating or cooling effect can be selectively achieved. Based on the disclosures provided herein, those skilled in the art will recognize various possible configurations of the temperature control device 10 that will achieve the heating / cooling effect.

[0039] The controllable temperature element 134 has dimensions of, for example, approximately 40 mm (L) x 40 mm (W) x 4.8 mm (D), and the heat sink 132 has a slightly larger surface area than the controllable temperature element 134. The blower 126 may have overall dimensions of, for example, approximately 60 mm (L) x 60 mm (W) x 10 mm (D). The heat disperser 118 may have dimensions of, for example, approximately 70 mm (L) x 60 mm (W) x 7 mm (D). However, the disclosed dimensions are not limited to these values ​​and may be configured within a range of sizes to maintain the ability to hold the temperature control device 10 in one hand.

[0040] The temperature control device 10 further comprises one or more batteries 130 having at least one battery. In some embodiments, the one or more batteries 130 may be one or more rechargeable batteries and may be arranged on one or more sides around the heat sink 132. Referring to Figure 7, a cross-sectional view of Figure 1, the one or more batteries 130 may have two rechargeable batteries seated on the outside of a support member 137. The support member 137 may be located inside the housing 100, horizontally offset from the center between the blower 126 and the controllable temperature element 134. The support member 137 may have a rectangular bottom side on which the heat sink 132 is seated in the middle of the support member 137. The two side walls 138 of the support member 137 may extend straight upward. Each of the two side walls 138 may have a wing portion 139 having a shape for supporting one or more rechargeable batteries 130, as shown in Figures 6 to 8. In some embodiments, one or more side walls of the support member 137 extend as described above to support a corresponding number of rechargeable batteries. Thus, the support member 137 can support one or more batteries 130, the heat sink 132, and the blower 126 to facilitate airflow between the blower 126 and the heat disperser 118. The support member 137 is configured to hold one or more batteries 130 at horizontally spaced positions so that they do not obstruct airflow within the housing 100. In an alternative embodiment, one or more batteries 130 are located outside the housing 100 and may be connected to the temperature control device 10, for example, by a charging cable.

[0041] Referring again to Figure 6, the bottom side of the support member 137 has an opening 144 in its center through which the controllable temperature element 134 is fitted so as to contact the heat sink 132 below the heat sink 132. Furthermore, a heat disperser 118 can be connected to the bottom side of the support member 137. In some embodiments, the opening 144 may be smaller than the heat sink 132 but larger than the controllable temperature element 134. Furthermore, a padded liner 136 (Figure 10) made of a non-conductive material can be mounted on the second side of the heat disperser 118 inside the housing 100 to protect the controllable temperature element 134 and its surroundings by surrounding the controllable temperature element 134, thereby preventing thermal energy from moving to unwanted areas within the housing 100.

[0042] The above-described configuration and structure of the internal components enable efficient cooling of the internal components of the temperature control device 10 while providing rapid heating and cooling effects to the user through direct contact with the heat disperser 118. For example, when a user grasps the temperature control device 10 for thermotherapy or cryotherapy, as shown in Figures 11 and 12, activating the device allows sufficient outside air to enter the temperature control device 10 through the combination of the air inlet 102 and the undercut section 116. The air flows down to the blower 126 and the heat sink 132, and finally is guided to flow out of the housing 100 through the air outlet 104, enabling rapid cooling.

[0043] In some embodiments, the operation of the temperature control device 10 (e.g., heating and cooling) can be controlled by user operation of buttons 108. Referring to Figures 7 and 8, the temperature control device 10 may have two or more buttons 108 connected on the PCB 140, the buttons 108 located on the outer surface of the housing 100 for the user to press. The buttons 108 can control the on / off control of the temperature control device 10, the change of control mode, the change of temperature setpoint, etc. Some of these functions are controlled by pressing the relevant buttons multiple times. In one embodiment, one of these buttons 108 can control the heating mode, and another of these buttons 108 can control the cooling mode.

[0044] More specifically, button 108 may have one button for turning on the temperature control device 10, and the first LED 110 may display, for example, a green light to indicate that the temperature control device 10 is on. Button 108 may also include corresponding buttons for activating different modes of the temperature control device 10, such as a button configured to activate (and deactivate) the heating mode and a button configured to activate (and deactivate) the cooling mode. Buttons 108 may be visually distinguishable from one another by icons or colors, for example, red for the heating mode and blue for the cooling mode. Furthermore, two or more buttons on button 108 may be configured to be pressed simultaneously to activate a contrast mode. In some embodiments, the temperature control device 10 may be configured to detect the length of time a button is pressed on button 108. For example, if a button is pressed for a predetermined time (e.g., 2 seconds or less), the temperature control device 10 may switch modes. In some embodiments, the predetermined period may differ from the period required to press the button to activate a mode or turn on the temperature control device 10 (e.g., shorter or longer).

[0045] The heating mode and cooling mode can be configured at different temperature levels. The heating mode may implement a range of temperature values ​​that includes a predetermined heating threshold as a first temperature setpoint (e.g., above 30°C but below 50°C, or alternatively, 35°C to 43°C). Examples of discrete values ​​within the range for the heating mode may include, for example, values ​​of 35°C, 39°C, and 43°C. In some other embodiments, the temperature range for each mode may vary such that each range can be larger (e.g., above 20°C but below 60°C) or smaller (e.g., above 38°C but below 40°C).

[0046] Similarly, the cooling mode may implement a range of temperature values ​​that includes a predetermined cooling threshold (e.g., less than 20°C, or alternatively 8°C to 16°C) as a second temperature setpoint. Examples of discrete values ​​within the range for the cooling mode may include, for example, values ​​of 16°C, 12°C, and 8°C. In some embodiments, the heating and cooling temperature values ​​of the temperature control device 10 can be specifically selected to maximize the benefits and safety of direct treatment to the user's skin without concern for skin irritation, burns, etc. In some other embodiments, the temperature range for each mode may vary so that each range can be larger (e.g., above 3°C but less than 30°C) or smaller (e.g., above 10°C but less than 18°C).

[0047] Button 108 may have one or more buttons for configuring temperature setpoints in each mode. In some embodiments, button 108 may be configured to activate a mode based on the duration of button press (e.g., a long press of 5 seconds). For example, after activating a desired mode, pressing the button repeatedly may cycle between different temperature setpoints until the correct temperature setpoint is selected. The first LED 110 may be multicolored (e.g., two-color, three-color) and may indicate the currently selected temperature setpoint (e.g., the current temperature in the corresponding temperature mode) by displaying each temperature setpoint in a different color (e.g., blue, orange, red). In some embodiments, the first LED 110 is configured to display a first temperature setpoint in heating mode in a first color, and the second LED 114 is configured to display a second temperature setpoint in cooling mode in a second color. The first and second colors may be different colors.

[0048] In some embodiments, the contrast mode may alternate between a cooling mode and a heating mode. The contrast mode may have one or more cycles of alternating between the cooling mode and the heating mode over a predetermined period of time. For example, a cooling mode at 8°C may be maintained for a certain period (e.g., 1 minute), and then switched to a heating mode at 43°C for a certain period (e.g., 1 minute). The temperature and period settings may be preset or user-configured settings, and for example, the temperature control device 10 may be configured to communicate with a user device such as a mobile phone or computer. In some embodiments, the combination of heating and cooling treatments provided by the temperature control device 10 in contrast mode may be beneficial in helping the user maximize the recovery of areas of the body that may be fatigued or subjected to strain by activity.

[0049] Once the desired mode (e.g., cooling mode, heating mode, or contrast mode) is selected by the user, a temperature change can be achieved rapidly, for example, taking about 2 seconds to decrease Δ15°C or about 1 second to increase Δ15°C. This is because the structural arrangement of each element formation described above, for example, the air passages from the air inlet 102 and the undercut portion 116, serve as secondary air inlets to the air outlet 104 that pass through the internal components within the housing 100.

[0050] Below the first LED 110, the housing 100 further has a charging port 112 connected to and electrically communicating with the PCB 140 for charging one or more rechargeable batteries 130 (see Figure 1). A second LED 114 is positioned adjacent to the charging port 112 and can indicate the charging level in a different color. In some embodiments, the button 108, the first LED 110, the charging port 112, and the second LED 114 are located on the shorter side (e.g., the width direction) of the housing 100, which has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, while the air outlet 104 is formed on the longer side (e.g., the length direction) of the housing 100. Furthermore, one of a pair of recesses 106, which will be described in more detail later, is formed below the charging port 112 on the same side of the housing 100 without interfering with either the control element or the display element.

[0051] In some embodiments, but not limited to, one or more rechargeable batteries 130 may be lithium-ion batteries and may have a battery life of about 60 minutes. In some embodiments, batteries 130 may be nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd), nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH), lithium-ion (Li-ion), lithium polymer (Li-Po), or other types of rechargeable batteries. In some embodiments, batteries 130 may be implemented as disposable batteries. Batteries 130 can communicate electrically with electronic components, such as a blower 126, a controllable temperature element 134, and a PCB 140, via one or more electrical contacts. Batteries 130 may be positioned on one or more sides around the blower 126, heat sink 132, and controllable temperature element 134 so as not to obstruct airflow and heat transfer through the central passage of the internal cavity of the temperature control device 10 (see arrow in Figure 19). Furthermore, as previously mentioned, the battery 130 is horizontally spaced apart from each other by the blower 126, the heat sink 132, the controllable temperature element 134, and any built-in electronic components, forming passages through which airflow can be directed into the housing 100.

[0052] For example, Figure 7 shows a case where the temperature control device 10 has two batteries 130 supported by a support member 137 adjacent to the third and fourth surfaces of the lower cover 124. That is, each battery 130 is seated on a corresponding wing portion 139 located on the outside of the support member 137. The multiple wing portions 139 are spaced apart from each other so that internal electronic components such as the blower 126 and heat sink 132 can be positioned in the space between the multiple wing portions 139 (or two side walls 138). As described above, this configuration guides airflow through a passage formed in the housing 100 to cool internal components near the passage. This air passage formed between the batteries 130 can facilitate airflow to rapidly cool the internal components, etc.

[0053] Figures 9 and 10 show an internal and exploded view of the lower cover 124, respectively. The lower cover 124 has a first opening 145 through which the button 108, the first LED 110, the charging port 112 and / or the second LED 114 are exposed on the surface of the housing 100 (e.g., the third side). The housing 100 further has a second opening 146 on the bottom surface facing the top surface of the temperature control device 10, through which the heat disperser 118 extends outward. In some embodiments, the first and second sides of the housing 100, which extend in the longitudinal direction, may be longer than the third side, which extends in the width direction. As described above, the heat disperser 118 may have a recess 135 for securely receiving the controllable temperature element 134. The recess 135 can reduce the weight / cost of the temperature control device 10 by reducing or minimizing the use of unnecessary material.

[0054] For example, referring again to Figure 7, rather than having a flat surface in a solid shape, the heat disperser 118 has a recess 135 on its upper surface, such that a central portion 119 protrudes from the recess 135 and contacts the controllable temperature element 134. The controllable temperature element 134 further has a padded liner 136 surrounding the heat disperser 118, which in addition to protecting the heat disperser 118 prevents thermal energy from being transferred to or from the heat disperser 118.

[0055] Figures 11 and 12 show various diagrams of a portable therapeutic temperature control device 10 held in the user's hand. In particular, Figure 12 shows that airflow (e.g., arrows) from the air inlet 102 to the air outlet 104 is ensured.

[0056] Figures 13 and 14 show a strap case 20 designed to receive a temperature control device 10. The strap case 20 is generally made of a plastic material similar to the housing 100 and has a rectangular shape. In some embodiments, the strap case 20 has a pair of opposite strap buckle portions 202, each having a buckle opening 204, and a pair of curved side arms 206. Each side arm 206 has a projection 208 that extends toward a central opening 212 to snap into each recess 106 of the housing 100. Furthermore, the pair of strap buckle portions 202 may extend integrally away from the central opening 212 in the width direction. Thus, the strap case 20 can receive the temperature control device 10 by engaging the projections 208 with their respective recesses 106. Each projection 208 on the pair of side arms 206 is provided with a padded layer 210 to protect against friction between the projection 208 and the recess 106. The padded layer 210 can be formed from a silicone material (including thermoplastic silicone, thermosetting silicone, and silicone gel), or from a rubber material to prevent wear and scratching between the protrusions 208 and their respective recesses 106 during assembly and disassembly. In some other embodiments, a plastic material may be used for the padded layer 210, with a rough texture on it.

[0057] Figures 15 to 19 show the assembly of the strap case 20 and the temperature control device 10 in various diagrams. As shown in Figure 15, when the strap case 20 and the temperature control device 10 are assembled, the air inlet 102 and the air outlet 104 are fully exposed. Furthermore, referring to Figures 16 and 14, the heat disperser 118 extends to the bottom side of the strap case 20 through the central opening 212 of the strap case 20, ensuring that the first contact point makes secure contact with the user's body. Figure 17 shows a top view of the assembly of the strap case 20 and the temperature control device 10, and Figure 18 shows a bottom view of this assembly. As shown, the top cover 120 has multiple openings forming the air inlet 102, allowing air to enter with the help of the blower 126.

[0058] Figure 19 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of Figure 16, in which the strap case 20 and the temperature control device 10 are snap-fitted together by their respective protrusions 208 and recesses 106, and the padded layer 210 ensures the connection between the strap case 20 and the temperature control device 10 and protects the contact area. Furthermore, the battery 130 can be horizontally spaced away from any internal electronic and metal components of the temperature control device 10. With this configuration, as also described above, airflow (arrows in Figure 19) can enter and exit the temperature control device 10 without being blocked by the battery 130.

[0059] Figures 20A, 20B, 21A, 21B, 22A, 22B, 23A, and 23B show the strap system for the assembly of the temperature control device 10 and the strap case 20.

[0060] Referring to Figures 20A and 20B, the strap system has a primary strap 30 having a neoprene material 302 on one side or along its length (Figure 20A) and a first hook and loop material 306 (e.g., Velcro®) on the other side or along its length (Figure 20B). A second hook and loop material 304 can be partially provided on one end of the neoprene material 302. The primary strap 30 has a first length, e.g., approximately 100 cm (L1) and a first width, e.g., approximately 6 cm (W1), and can be fitted through the buckle opening 204 of the strap buckle portion 202. For example, each end of the primary strap 30 can be inserted into the buckle opening 204 and folded back so that the first hook and loop material 306 can be fastened together as shown in Figures 21A and 21B. Once the temperature control device 10, strap case 20, and primary strap 30 are assembled together, the assembly is configured to strap onto the user so that the heating and cooling of the controllable temperature element 134 are selectively transferred to the part of the user's body that is in contact with the heat disperser 118.

[0061] Furthermore, referring to Figures 22A and 22B, the strap system has a secondary strap 40 having a shorter length, for example, a second length (L2) of approximately 60 cm and a second width (W2) of approximately 6 cm. The secondary strap 40 is connected to the primary strap 30 to form a single long strap system, as shown in Figures 23A and 23B. Similar to the primary strap 30, the secondary strap 40 has a neoprene material 402 on a first side of the secondary strap 40 and a third hook and loop material 406 along the entire length of the opposite side. A fourth hook and loop material 404 is partially provided at one end on the neoprene material 402. The secondary strap 40 can be fitted into the buckle opening 204 of the strap buckle portion 202. For example, each end of the secondary strap 40 can be folded so that it fits into the buckle opening 204 and the third hook and loop material 406 can be fastened together. The dimensions of the primary strap 30 and secondary strap 40 described herein are merely illustrative values ​​and are therefore not limited thereto.

[0062] Alternatively, the secondary strap 40 can be connected to one end of the primary strap 30 by fastening the second hook and loop material 304 as a first fastening mechanism and the third hook and loop material 406 as a second fastening mechanism. In other words, an adjustable strap system that uses the primary strap 30 or the secondary strap 40 individually or together allows for versatile use. For example, it can be used for larger body types versus smaller body types, or for straps around the shoulders or back versus straps around the wrists or ankles.

[0063] Unless the context explicitly requires otherwise, throughout the specification and claims, words such as “comprise,” “comprising,” etc., should be interpreted not as exclusive or exhaustive, but as “including, but not limited to.” As used herein, the words “connected,” “coupled,” or any variant thereof, mean a direct or indirect connection or link between two or more elements, and the connection between elements may be physical, logical, or a combination thereof. Furthermore, as used in this application, “herein,” “above,” “below,” and words of a similar nature refer to the entire application and do not refer to any particular part of this application. To the extent the context allows, detailed descriptions of the manner in which the singular or plural numbers above are used may each include plural or singular numbers. The word "or" when referring to a list of two or more items encompasses the following interpretations: any of the items in the list, all of the items in the list, and any combination of the items in the list.

[0064] The above detailed description of the aspects of this disclosure is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the teachings to the exact forms disclosed above. Specific aspects and embodiments for this disclosure are described above for illustrative purposes, but various equivalent modifications are possible within the scope of this disclosure, as will be recognized by those skilled in the art. Furthermore, any specific figures mentioned herein are merely examples, and alternative implementations may use different values, measurements, or ranges.

[0065] Any operation of any one of the methods disclosed or described herein is shown and described in a specific order, either explicitly or implicitly, but the order of operations of each method may be modified so that some operations are performed in reverse order, or so that some operations are performed at least partially concurrently with others. In other embodiments, instructions or suboperations of separate operations may be performed intermittently and / or alternately.

[0066] The teachings of this disclosure provided herein may be applied to systems other than those described above, not necessarily to those described herein. Further embodiments may be provided by combining elements and actions of the various embodiments described herein. Any measurements or dimensions described or used herein are illustrative and not limiting to this disclosure. Other measurements or dimensions are within the scope of this disclosure.

[0067] Any of the above-mentioned patents and applications, including those described in the attached application documents, and other references, are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Aspects of this disclosure may be modified, if necessary, to provide further aspects of this disclosure by adopting the systems, functions, and concepts of the various references described above.

[0068] These and other modifications may be made to the Disclosure in light of the detailed descriptions of the embodiments above. While the above descriptions describe specific embodiments of the Disclosure and the best possible embodiments, the teachings can be practiced in many ways, regardless of how the above details appear in text. System details may vary considerably in their implementation details, but are still encompassed by the subject matter disclosed herein. As stated above, any specific terms used when describing specific characteristics or embodiments of the Disclosure should not be interpreted as meaning that the terms are redefined herein to be limited to any specific characteristic, characteristic, or embodiment of the Disclosure to which the terms relate. In general, terms used in the following claims should not be interpreted as limiting the disclosure to the specific embodiments disclosed in the specification unless such terms are explicitly defined in the detailed descriptions of the embodiments. Thus, the actual scope of the Disclosure includes not only the disclosed embodiments but also all equivalent ways of practicing or practicing the disclosures under the claims.

[0069] Certain aspects of this disclosure are presented below in specific claim formations, but the inventors intend various aspects of this disclosure in any number of claim formations. For example, only one aspect of this disclosure is described as a means-plus-function claim under 112(6) of the U.S. Patent Act, but other aspects may be described as means-plus-function claims or in other forms, such as those embodied in a computer-readable medium. (Claim intended to be treated under 112(6) of the U.S. Patent Act contains the phrase "means for.") Accordingly, the applicant reserves the right to add further claims after filing and to pursue the formation of such further claims for other aspects of this disclosure.

[0070] Therefore, while exemplary embodiments of this disclosure have been shown and described, it should be understood that all terms used herein are descriptive, not restrictive, and that many changes, modifications, and substitutions can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. In a portable temperature control device, The aforementioned portable temperature control device is A housing, wherein the housing is A controllable temperature element having a first surface and a second surface, configured to generate cooling and heating, wherein the first surface faces the second surface, A heat sink disposed adjacent to the first surface of the controllable temperature element, the heat sink having a larger surface area than the first surface of the controllable temperature element, A blower is positioned adjacent to the heat sink and configured to direct heat away from the heat sink, wherein the blower is configured to draw outside air into the housing. A heat disperser comprising a first side surface and a second side surface opposite to the first side surface and in contact with the second surface of the controllable temperature element, wherein the first side surface is configured to extend outward from the housing and in contact with a part of the user's body, and the second side surface is located inside the housing, A support member configured to support at least one battery, a heat sink, and a blower, It comprises a temperature controller connected to a controllable temperature element and a housing that encloses it, A portable temperature control device comprising a housing comprising a first air inlet configured to allow airflow into the housing and an air outlet configured to allow the airflow to flow out of the housing, wherein the first air inlet and the air outlet are in fluid communication with each other.

2. The portable temperature control device further comprises a printed circuit board (PCB) configured to communicate with the temperature controller via electrical and data communication. The aforementioned printed circuit board (PCB) is A plurality of buttons for selectively controlling the heating mode and cooling mode of the temperature mode by user operation, wherein the plurality of buttons are further configured to turn the portable temperature control device on and off, the heating mode having a first temperature setting value, and the cooling mode having a second temperature setting value, The system includes a first light-emitting diode (LED) positioned below the aforementioned plurality of buttons and configured to indicate the temperature mode, The portable temperature control device according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of buttons and the first LED are exposed on the surface of the housing.

3. The portable temperature control device according to claim 2, wherein the first temperature setting value has a temperature range between 35°C and 43°C, the second temperature setting value has a temperature range between 8°C and 16°C, the first LED has a plurality of LEDs configured to display different colors from each other, and the plurality of LEDs are configured to indicate the current temperature of the temperature mode.

4. The portable temperature control device according to claim 1, wherein the first air inlet is defined on the upper surface of the portable temperature control device, the first air inlet is configured to allow the airflow to flow into the housing, the air outlet is defined on at least one of the first side or second side of the portable temperature control device, the air outlet is configured to allow the airflow to exit the housing, and the housing further comprises a first opening on a third side and a second opening on the bottom surface facing the upper surface of the portable temperature control device.

5. The portable temperature control device according to claim 4, wherein the printed circuit board (PCB) further has a charging port located below the first LED and exposed to the outside of the housing through the first opening of the housing, the charging port is in electrical communication with the printed circuit board (PCB), and the heat disperser is configured to extend to the outside through the second opening.

6. The portable temperature control device according to claim 5, wherein the printed circuit board (PCB) has a second LED configured to indicate the charge level in a different color, and the second LED is located adjacent to the charging port.

7. The portable temperature control device according to claim 1, wherein the housing further comprises at least one battery supported on the support member and spaced horizontally apart from the blower and the heat sink, the at least one battery being positioned to allow airflow between the blower and the heat disperser, the support member having a central opening, the opening being smaller than the heat sink but larger than the controllable temperature element, and the heat disperser being connected to the bottom side of the support member.

8. Portable temperature control device according to claim 1, wherein the housing further comprises a top cover, an upper cover, and a lower cover, the top cover having a convex shape and configured to be assembled to the upper cover having an undercut portion, the undercut portion being positioned along the upper edge of the top cover adjacent to the top cover, the undercut portion further defining a second air inlet configured to allow further airflow into the housing between the top cover and the upper cover, and the upper cover and the lower cover are assembled together with the top cover to form a partially enclosed space of the housing.

9. The top cover is provided with a first plurality of ventilation holes, and the blower is configured to cause the airflow to flow into the housing through the first plurality of ventilation holes. The aforementioned lower cover is, A second plurality of ventilation holes configured to allow airflow out of the housing, wherein the second plurality of ventilation holes are defined on a first surface and a second surface of the lower cover arranged in the longitudinal direction, and the first surface and the second surface are positioned facing each other, The portable temperature control device according to claim 8, comprising a pair of recesses defined on a third surface and a fourth surface, wherein the third surface and the fourth surface are positioned facing each other in the width direction.

10. Portable temperature control device according to claim 9, wherein the at least one battery is positioned spaced apart from the blower, the heat sink, and the controllable temperature element, and the at least one battery has two batteries supported on the support member adjacent to the third surface and the fourth surface, and the first plurality of vents, the blower, the heat sink, and the second plurality of vents are arranged to define an airflow path for airflow from the first plurality of vents through the blower and the heat sink to the second plurality of vents.

11. The second side of the heat disperser is located inside the housing and has a padded liner surrounding the controllable temperature element, The portable temperature control device according to claim 1, wherein the heat disperser is configured to receive thermal energy from the controllable temperature element.

12. In a wearable assembly, The aforementioned attachable assembly is Temperature control device and Housing and A controllable temperature element having a first surface and a second surface inside the housing, wherein the controllable temperature element is configured to generate cooling and heating, and the first surface faces the second surface, A heat sink disposed inside the housing adjacent to the first surface of the controllable temperature element, the heat sink having a larger surface area than the first surface of the controllable temperature element, A blower is positioned inside the housing adjacent to the heat sink and configured to direct heat away from the heat sink, wherein the blower is configured to draw outside air into the housing. A heat disperser comprising one side and another side, wherein the one side is exposed to the outside of the housing so as to be in contact with a part of the user's body, and the other side has a padded liner disposed inside the housing, the heat disperser is configured to receive thermal energy from a controllable temperature element, the padded liner is arranged to surround the controllable temperature element, and the second surface of the controllable temperature element is in contact with the other side of the heat disperser, A support member configured to support at least one battery, the heat sink, and the blower, A strap case configured to be assembled to the temperature control device, the strap case having a central opening through which the heat disperser extends towards the bottom, and a pair of curved side arms that extend integrally upward, each having a projection that protrudes toward the central opening.

13. The aforementioned housing is A plurality of first openings defined on the upper surface of the housing, A second set of openings defined on the opposite side of the housing, The mounting assembly according to claim 12, comprising a pair of recesses defined on the opposite side of the housing, wherein the projections of each pair of side arms of the strap case extend toward the central opening and snap securely into each recess of the housing, and the projections are provided with a padded layer thereon.

14. The mounting assembly according to claim 13, wherein the housing comprises a top cover, an upper cover, and a lower cover, the top cover having the first plurality of openings, the lower cover having the second plurality of openings, the top cover having a convex shape and being configured to be assembled to the upper cover, the upper cover having an undercut portion formed along its upper edge, the undercut portion defining a third opening that allows air to enter the housing.

15. The mounting assembly according to claim 14, wherein the support member is configured to support the at least one battery with the outer portion of the support member, support the heat sink and the blower with the intermediate portion of the support member, and support the controllable temperature element fitted inside the opening of the support member below the heat sink.

16. The mounting assembly according to claim 15, wherein the at least one battery comprises two rechargeable batteries supported on the support member, the two rechargeable batteries being spaced horizontally apart from each other and located outside the blower and the heat sink, and defining airflow paths from the first plurality of openings and the third opening through the blower and the heat sink to the second plurality of openings.

17. The aforementioned strap case is A pair of strap buckle portions extending integrally away from the central opening in the width direction, wherein each of the pair of strap buckle portions has a buckle opening, A mounting assembly according to claim 12, comprising a primary strap having a neoprene material on a first side surface of the primary strap and a first hook and loop material on a second side surface of the primary strap, wherein the primary strap is configured to fit through the buckle opening, and each end of the primary strap is configured to be inserted through the corresponding buckle opening of the strap case and folded in order to secure the primary strap by the first hook and loop material.

18. The wearable assembly according to claim 17, wherein when the temperature control device, the strap case, and the primary strap are assembled together, the wearable assembly is configured to be secured to the user by a strap so that the heating and cooling of the controllable temperature element is selectively transferred to the part of the user's body in contact with the heat disperser.

19. The first side of the primary strap further comprises a second hook and loop material at one end of the primary strap. The aforementioned mounting assembly A mounting assembly according to claim 18, comprising a secondary strap having a second neoprene material on a first side surface of the secondary strap and a third hook and loop material on the second side surface of the secondary strap, wherein the first side surface of the secondary strap further comprises a fourth hook and loop material at one end of the secondary strap, and the secondary strap is configured to be connected to the one end of the primary strap by fastening the second hook and loop material and the third hook and loop material.

20. The aforementioned attachable assembly is At least one battery positioned at a distance from the blower and the heat sink, wherein the at least one battery is positioned to allow airflow between the blower and the heat disperser, A PCB is located inside the housing adjacent to the at least one battery, wherein the printed circuit board (PCB) is configured for telecommunications and data communications, and the printed circuit board (PCB) is Multiple buttons for selectively controlling the heating mode and cooling mode of the temperature mode, further configured for turning the temperature control device on and off, A plurality of LEDs, positioned below the plurality of buttons and configured to indicate the temperature mode or charge level of at least one battery, comprising a first LED, a second LED, a third LED, and so on. The plurality of buttons and the plurality of LEDs are exposed outside the housing, the first LED is configured to display a first temperature setting value in the heating mode with a first color, and the second LED is configured to display a second temperature setting value in the cooling mode with a second color, and the first color and the second color are different. The aforementioned printed circuit board (PCB) is A charging port for charging at least one of the batteries, The mountable assembly according to claim 12, further comprising a PCB, which includes a third LED configured to indicate the charge level of at least one of the batteries.

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