Autonomous Heated Interlining with Wireless Inductive Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current heated garments are limited by their design, requiring external power sources, bulky control boxes, and limited heating output, making them impractical for prolonged use in cold conditions.
Innovation Solution
An autonomous heated interlining system embedded within garments, powered by wireless rechargeable Lithium Ion cells, controlled via mobile devices using WiFi or Bluetooth, with automatic redundancy and adjustable heating levels for uniform warmth.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If external power sources and control boxes are used, then heating function is provided, but device complexity and weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the power cell, control electronics, and heating elements into a single unified garment system. The control box is eliminated by embedding all control functions within the garment's interlining, merging previously separate components (external power source, control device, and heating garment) into one integrated autonomous system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent removes the external control box and separate power supply from the system. By extracting these external components and replacing them with embedded wireless power cells and integrated control circuitry within the garment, the system eliminates the need for external equipment while maintaining full heating functionality.
2Use of energy by moving object
If alkaline batteries are used, then power supply is provided, but running time is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the energy storage parameter from alkaline batteries to rechargeable lithium-ion power cells. This parameter change provides higher energy density and longer duration operation, directly addressing the limited running time issue while maintaining portable power supply capability.
3Power
If heating output wattage is increased, then warmth is improved, but battery capacity requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements continuous rechargeable power supply through lithium-ion cells that can be recharged multiple times. This eliminates the discontinuous operation limitation of alkaline batteries, allowing sustained high-wattage heating output over extended periods without requiring proportionally larger battery capacity, as the same battery can be reused indefinitely through recharging.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Provides reliable, long-lasting warmth in extreme cold, eliminating the need for external power sources and control boxes, with adjustable heating for comfort and safety.
Implementation Method 1
The autonomous heated interlining is powered by embedded wirelessly rechargeable power cells, which the wearer never needs to manipulate in any manner. Simply placing the garment either on a charging hanger or in a charging cabinet recharges the power cells
Implementation Method 2
The garment either has to be plugged into a vehicle's power supply; alternatively, power is supplied via standard type alkaline batteries contained within battery holders
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AI summary
A autonomous heated interlining including embedded prismatic power cells, microcontroller with WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity and wireless inductive charging. The interlining offers a complete and simple integrated heating solution for any structured lined jacket, with wireless control and charging. The interlining heating system offers both primary and secondary heating channels for the inbuilt redundancy feature. The autonomous heated interlining offers digital monitoring and wireless control with automatic heating redundancy management in case of primary or secondary heating channel failures, thus always ensuring heating output for the wearer. The wearer operates the autonomous heated interlining from his/her mobile telephone, tablet/iPad® or laptop/pc with a web browser or simple dedicated application wirelessly.