Body temperature rise suppression system

Abstract

This invention provides a body temperature rise suppression system that suppresses the rise in human body temperature at a low cost through a simple configuration. [Solution] The body temperature rise suppression system 1 for suppressing the rise in body temperature includes a cooling tank 2 equipped with a storage section 21 for storing liquid, a cooling device 3 for cooling the liquid L, a connecting hose 4 for supplying the liquid cooled by the cooling device 3 to the storage section 21, and a connecting hose 5 for supplying the liquid L stored in the storage section 21 to the cooling device 3. The cooling tank 2 forms the storage section 21 when gas is injected into the internal space of the cooling tank 2 and it expands, and the storage section 21 is large enough for multiple people to line up and immerse their forearms or palms in the liquid stored in the storage section 21.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a body temperature rise suppression system that suppresses an increase in the body temperature of a human body.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a body cooling garment is known that can effectively reduce adverse effects on the body in a high-temperature environment and maintain the wearer's cool feeling for a long period of time.

[0003] The conventional body cooling garment includes a control module that controls the operation of the cooling module based on a cooling pattern, and a body temperature acquisition module that acquires the body temperature information of the wearer. The cooling pattern consists of a periodic cycle of a strong cooling time with a strong cooling output and a weak cooling time with a weak cooling output, and the control module is configured to be capable of correcting at least one of the strong cooling output, the weak cooling output, the strong cooling time and the weak cooling time in real time based on the feedback of the body temperature information.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, the conventional body cooling garment has a complicated configuration, the control of the cooling module is also complicated, it is expensive, and it is necessary to prepare body cooling garments for the number of people, so there is a problem that the rise of the human body temperature cannot be suppressed at low cost by a simple configuration or method. In particular, in a situation where the risk of heat stroke is increasing due to abnormal weather and the like in recent years, it is an urgent issue to suppress the rise of the human body temperature with a simple configuration or method.

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a body temperature rise suppression system that can suppress the rise of the human body temperature at low cost with a simple configuration.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The body temperature rise suppression system according to the present invention is a body temperature rise suppression system for suppressing the rise in the body temperature of a person, comprising: a cooling tank having a storage section for storing liquid; a cooling device for cooling the liquid; a first flow path section for supplying the liquid cooled by the cooling device to the storage section; and a second flow path section for supplying the liquid stored in the storage section to the cooling device, wherein the cooling tank forms the storage section when gas is injected into the internal space of the cooling tank and expands, and the storage section is large enough for multiple people to line up and immerse their forearms or palms in the liquid stored in the storage section. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to this invention, it is possible to suppress the rise in body temperature in the human body at low cost with a simple configuration. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This figure shows the configuration of a body temperature rise suppression system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view of the cooling tank and base of the body temperature rise suppression system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a front-view perspective of the cooling device of the body temperature rise suppression system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a rearward perspective view of the cooling device of the body temperature rise suppression system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a block diagram showing the configuration of a cooling device for a body temperature rise suppression system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] This is a schematic diagram showing an example of a method for suppressing body temperature rise according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0010] <Configuration of the body temperature rise suppression system> The configuration of the body temperature rise suppression system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to Figures 1 and 2.

[0011] The body temperature rise suppression system 1 includes a cooling tank 2, a cooling device 3, a connecting hose 4, and a connecting hose 5.

[0012] The cooling tank 2 is made of, for example, polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The cooling tank 2 has a hollow internal space. When folded, the cooling tank 2 is inflated by an inflator (not shown) that injects air into the internal space, and deflates and becomes foldable when the air injected into the internal space is released. The cooling tank 2 includes a storage section 21, a water inlet 22, a drain outlet 23, an air valve 24, and a peripheral wall section 25. The storage section 21 and the peripheral wall section 25 are formed when the cooling tank 2 is inflated.

[0013] The storage section 21 is a space enclosed by the peripheral wall 25 and is capable of storing liquid supplied from the water inlet 22. Here, the liquid is water, but it may be a coolable liquid other than water, or a mixture of water and a coolable liquid other than water. The storage section 21 has a length and width and depth that allows a person's forearm or palm to be immersed in the stored liquid. Preferably, the storage section 21 is large enough for multiple people to line up along the longitudinal direction of the cooling tank 2 and immerse their forearms or palms in the liquid stored in the storage section 21. Here, three people are given as an example of the number of people who can line up along the longitudinal direction of the cooling tank 2 and immerse their forearms or palms in the liquid stored in the storage section 21.

[0014] The water inlet 22 passes through the peripheral wall 25 and connects the storage section 21 to the outside of the cooling tank 2. One end of the connecting hose 4 is detachably connected to the water inlet 22. The water inlet 22 is equipped with, for example, a male screw, which connects to one end of the connecting hose 4 by screwing the male screw into a female screw provided on one end of the connecting hose 4.

[0015] The drain port 23 passes through the peripheral wall portion 25 and allows the storage portion 21 to communicate with the outside of the cooling tank 2. One end of the connection hose 5 is detachably connected to the drain port 23. The drain port 23 includes, for example, a male thread, and the male thread is threadedly engaged with a female thread provided at one end of the connection hose 5, thereby connecting to the one end of the connection hose 5.

[0016] The air valve 24 is provided on the peripheral wall portion 25, and allows the hollow internal space of the cooling tank 2 to communicate with the outside of the cooling tank 2. An inflator (not shown) is detachably connected to the air valve 24.

[0017] The peripheral wall portion 25 is provided around the storage portion 21.

[0018] The cooling device 3 cools the liquid supplied from the connection hose 5, and supplies the cooled liquid to the storage portion 21 via the connection hose 4. The details of the configuration of the cooling device 3 will be described later.

[0019] The connection hose 4 serving as the first flow path portion connects the water supply port 22 and the cooling device 3, and forms a flow path for supplying the liquid cooled by the cooling device 3 to the storage portion 21 of the cooling tank 2 via the water supply port 22.

[0020] The connection hose 5 serving as the second flow path portion connects the drain port 23 and the cooling device 3, and forms a flow path for supplying the liquid stored in the storage portion 21 of the cooling tank 2 to the cooling device 3 via the drain port 23.

[0021] The body temperature rise suppression system 1 having the above configuration may include a pedestal 6 for placing the cooling tank 2 as shown in FIG. 2. The pedestal 6 is, for example, a foldable table or the like.

[0022] <Configuration of Cooling Device> The configuration of the cooling device 3 of the body temperature rise suppression system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 1 and FIGS. 3 to 5.

[0023] The cooling device 3 includes a water inlet 31, a hair catcher 32, a pump 33, a pump 34, a sterilization device 35, a filter 36, a heat exchanger 37, a drain port 38, a caster 40, a flow sensor 41, a breaker 42, a filter case 43, a control panel 44, a carry handle 45, an air intake 46, and an exhaust port 47.

[0024] The other end of the connecting hose 5 is detachably connected to the water inlet 31. The water inlet 31 is equipped with, for example, a male thread, and connects to the other end of the connecting hose 5 by screwing the male thread into a female thread provided on the other end of the connecting hose 5.

[0025] The hair catcher 32 removes hair and other foreign matter such as dirt contained in the liquid supplied from the connecting hose 5 through the water inlet 31.

[0026] Pump 33 is a self-priming pump that flows liquid back to the pump 33 via a heat exchanger 37, a drain port 38, a connecting hose 4, a water inlet 22 of the cooling tank 2, a storage section 21, a drain port 23 of the cooling tank 2, a connecting hose 5, a water inlet 31, and a hair catcher 32.

[0027] Pump 34 is a circulation pump that circulates the liquid flowing in from the hair catcher 32 between it and the sterilization device 35, and also circulates the liquid so that it returns to pump 34 via the filter 36, heat exchanger 37, drain port 38, connecting hose 4, water inlet 22 of the cooling tank 2, storage section 21, drain port 23 of the cooling tank 2, connecting hose 5, water inlet 31 and hair catcher 32.

[0028] The sterilization device 35, as a means of sterilization, sterilizes the liquid circulating between it and the pump 34 using UV light or the like.

[0029] The filter 36 removes impurities such as dirt from the liquid flowing in from the pump 34.

[0030] The heat exchanger 37 is equipped with a cooling fan 39. The heat exchanger 37 cools the liquid flowing through the heat exchange pipes by removing heat from the liquid, using a refrigeration cycle consisting of a refrigerant, compressor, and evaporator (not shown), so that the liquid flowing into the heat exchange pipes (not shown) from the pump 33 or filter 36 reaches a temperature set by operation on the control panel 44. The heat exchanger 37 dissipates the heat removed from the liquid to the outside of the heat exchanger 37 using the cooling fan 39.

[0031] The other end of the connecting hose 4 is detachably connected to the drain port 38. The drain port 38 is equipped with, for example, a male thread, and connects to the other end of the connecting hose 4 by screwing the male thread into a female thread provided on the other end of the connecting hose 4.

[0032] The casters 40 are provided to make the cooling device 3 movable.

[0033] The flow sensor 41 measures the flow rate of the liquid flowing through the cooling device 3.

[0034] The circuit breaker 42 disconnects the connection between the cooling device 3 and a power supply (not shown) when an excessive current flows through the cooling device 3.

[0035] The filter case 43 covers the filter 36.

[0036] The control panel 44 includes various switches for operating the cooling device 3 and setting the cooling temperature, and a display unit that shows the measurement results of the liquid flow rate measured by the flow sensor 41 and the water temperature of the liquid flowing through the cooling device 3 measured by a temperature sensor (not shown) provided on the cooling device 3. The control panel 44 also has a communication function, and by performing short-range wireless communication with a terminal device such as a smartphone, the terminal device can remotely control the water temperature, set the cooling temperature, and switch the sterilization device 35 ON and OFF.

[0037] A pair of carry handles 45 are provided at the upper end of the cooling device 3 and are used to grip the cooling device 3 when carrying it.

[0038] In the cooling device 3 having the above configuration, a sterilization device 35 is provided, but the device is not limited to this, and a deodorizing device may be provided as a means of deodorization in place of or together with the sterilization device 35.

[0039] Furthermore, the location of the control panel 44 in the cooling device 3 is not limited to the location shown in Figure 3; the control panel 44 may also be provided above the exhaust port 47 on the side of the cooling device 3 where the exhaust port 47 is located.

[0040] Furthermore, the position where the carry handle 45 is provided is not limited to the position shown in Figure 3. It can be provided at any position, such as the left and right sides adjacent to the front of the cooling device 3 when the side with the exhaust port 47 of the cooling device 3 is considered the front, or at the rear end of the upper surface of the cooling device 3 where the carry handle 45 is provided as shown in Figure 3.

[0041] Furthermore, the shape of the carry handle 45 is not limited to the shape shown in Figure 3; the carry handle 45 may be made extendable or retractable.

[0042] Furthermore, the location of the exhaust port 47 in the cooling device 3 is not limited to the location shown in Figure 3. When the side of the cooling device 3 with the exhaust port 47 is considered the front, it may also be provided on the left and right sides adjacent to the front of the cooling device 3, or on the three sides of the front and the two adjacent left and right sides, or on the four sides of the front, the two adjacent left and right sides, and the rear.

[0043] <Operation of the body temperature rise suppression system> The operation of the body temperature rise suppression system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to Figures 1 and 3 to 5.

[0044] Before activating the body temperature rise suppression system 1, the cooling tank 2 is inflated by connecting an inflator (not shown) to the air valve 24 of the cooling tank 2 and injecting air into the hollow space inside the cooling tank 2. At this time, it is preferable to place the fully inflated cooling tank 2 on the base 6, as shown in Figure 2. The cooling device 3 is then installed in an optimal location, such as below the base 6. At this time, the cooling device 3 can be easily moved to an optimal location by providing casters 40 and a carry handle 45 on the cooling device 3. The water inlet 22 of the cooling tank 2 and the drain port 38 of the cooling device 3 are connected by a connecting hose 4, and the drain port 23 of the cooling tank 2 and the water inlet 31 of the cooling device 3 are connected by a connecting hose 5.

[0045] First, liquid is introduced into the storage section 21 of the cooling tank 2 from the outside, causing the liquid to be stored in the storage section 21. Additionally, the pump 33 of the cooling device 3 is used to hold the liquid.

[0046] Next, power is supplied to the cooling device 3 to drive the pump 33 and cooling fan 39. As a result, the liquid held in the pump 33 flows back to the pump 33 via the heat exchanger 37, drain port 38, connecting hose 4, water inlet 22 of the cooling tank 2, storage section 21, drain port 23 of the cooling tank 2, connecting hose 5, water inlet 31, and hair catcher 32. At this time, the liquid that flows into the heat exchanger 37 is cooled by heat exchange with the refrigerant using the refrigeration cycle inside the heat exchanger 37, which removes heat. In addition, the liquid that flows into the hair catcher 32 has hair and other foreign matter contained in the liquid removed by the hair catcher 32.

[0047] Next, the operation of pump 33 of the cooling device 3 is stopped, and pump 34 is started. As a result, the liquid circulates between pump 34 and the sterilization device 35, and also circulates back to pump 34 via filter 36, heat exchanger 37, drain port 38, connecting hose 4, water inlet 22 of the cooling tank 2, storage section 21, drain port 23 of the cooling tank 2, connecting hose 5, water inlet 31, and hair catcher 32. At this time, the liquid that flows into the hair catcher 32 has hair and other foreign matter contained in the liquid removed by the hair catcher 32. The liquid that flows into the sterilization device 35 is also sterilized. The liquid that flows into the filter 36 has impurities such as dirt removed by the filter 36. Furthermore, if a deodorizing device is installed in the cooling device 3, the liquid that flows into the deodorizing device is deodorized by the deodorizing device.

[0048] In this manner, pump 33 is driven until pump 34 is able to draw in liquid and start operating, and then stops when pump 34 starts operating. In order to make pump 34 operational in the short time after the cooling device 3 starts up, pump 33 flows the liquid through a path that does not pass through the sterilization device 35 and filter 36, prioritizing the start of pump 34 over sterilization by the sterilization device 35 and the removal of impurities by the filter 36.

[0049] When the use of the body temperature rise suppression system 1 is finished, the liquid accumulated in the storage section 21 of the cooling tank 2 is drained, and then the air inside the cooling tank 2 is expelled from the air valve 24 to deflate the cooling tank 2. After the deflated cooling tank 2 is folded, it is stored in a backpack-type storage bag (not shown). This allows the cooling tank 2 to be easily transported.

[0050] In the above operation, by monitoring the flow rate measurement result measured by the flow sensor 41 displayed on the control panel 44, it is possible to recognize whether or not liquid is flowing, thereby preventing damage to the cooling device 3 due to the liquid freezing inside the cooling device 3 when the flow stops. In addition, by covering the filter 36 with the filter case 43, the heat insulation effect of the cooling device 3 can be improved, thereby suppressing the temperature rise of the liquid cooled by the cooling device 3.

[0051] The temperature of the liquid cooled by the cooling device 3 and stored in the storage section 21 is preferably around 15°C to 18°C. Furthermore, the temperature of the liquid cooled by the cooling device 3 can be set using the control panel 44 of the cooling device 3.

[0052] <Methods to suppress body temperature rise> The method for suppressing body temperature rise in the body temperature rise suppression system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to Figures 1 and 3 to 5.

[0053] When a person H whose body temperature has risen due to engaging in sports or work in a high-temperature or high-humidity environment such as outdoors during a heatwave is subjected to a cooling tank 2, they immerse their forearm H1 or palm in the liquid L stored in the storage section 21 of the cooling tank 2 for about 5 to 10 minutes. At this time, the length of the cooling tank 2 in the longitudinal direction (left-right direction in Figure 1) of the storage section 21 is long enough to immerse the forearm H1 or palm of multiple persons H who are subject to body temperature rise suppression. Therefore, when there are multiple persons H who are subject to body temperature rise suppression, the rise in body temperature of each person H can be suppressed efficiently and in a short time, and the risk of heatstroke for each person H can be reduced.

[0054] Furthermore, by placing the cooling tank 2 on the base 6, the person H whose body temperature rise is to be suppressed can immerse their forearm H1 or palm in the liquid L stored in the storage section 21 in a relatively comfortable position. Also, since the storage section 21 only needs to be large enough to immerse the forearm H1 or palm, the cooling tank 2 can be made smaller.

[0055] Here, the forearms and palms of the human body contain a concentration of special blood vessels that act as heat dissipation outlets, rapidly sending blood from the deep tissues to the surface. Therefore, by cooling the forearm H1 or palm of person H, whose body temperature rise is being suppressed, with liquid L, the core body temperature of person H can be efficiently lowered. This can improve athletic performance or work efficiency.

[0056] Thus, according to this embodiment, the storage section 21 is large enough to immerse the forearm H1 or palm of a person in the stored liquid L, and by immersing the forearm H1 or palm of a person in the storage section 21 to suppress the rise in body temperature, the rise in body temperature can be suppressed inexpensively with a simple configuration or method, and physical and physiological stress can be reduced by bringing the heart rate back to normal in a short time.

[0057] It should be noted that the type, arrangement, number, etc., of the components of this invention are not limited to the embodiments described above, and it is of course possible to modify them as appropriate without departing from the gist of the invention, such as by appropriately substituting the components with those that produce equivalent effects. [Industrial applicability]

[0058] The body temperature rise suppression system according to this invention is suitable for suppressing the rise in the body temperature of the human body. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0059] 1. Body temperature rise suppression system 2 Cooling tank 3 Cooling device 4 connecting hoses 5 connecting hoses 6 bases 21 Storage section 22 Water inlet 23 Drain 24 Air valve 25 Peripheral wall section 31 Water inlet 32 Hair Catchers 33 pumps 34 pumps 35 Sterilizer 36 filters 37 Heat exchanger 38 Drain 39 Cooling fan 40 casters 41 Flow sensor 42 Circuit breakers 43 Filter Case 44 Control Panel 45 Carry handle 46 Air intake 47 Exhaust vent

Claims

1. A body temperature rise suppression system that suppresses the rise in the body temperature of the human body, A cooling tank having a storage section for storing liquid, A cooling device for cooling the aforementioned liquid, A first flow path section that supplies the liquid cooled by the cooling device to the storage section, A second flow path section supplies the liquid stored in the storage section to the cooling device, It has, The cooling tank is When gas is injected into the internal space of the cooling tank and it expands, it forms the storage section. The storage section is, The liquid stored in the reservoir is large enough for multiple people to immerse their forearms or palms side by side. A body temperature rise suppression system characterized by the following features.

2. Having a base on which the cooling tank is placed, The body temperature rise suppression system according to claim 1, characterized in that it is as described above.

3. The cooling device, The cooling device is equipped with wheels to make it movable. A body temperature rise suppression system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it is the same as described in claim 1.

4. The device has a sterilization means for sterilizing the liquid supplied from the storage section to the cooling device via the second flow path section. A body temperature rise suppression system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it is the same as described in claim 1.

5. The cooling device has a deodorizing means for deodorizing the liquid supplied from the storage section to the cooling device via the second flow path section. A body temperature rise suppression system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it is the same as described in claim 1.

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