Protective Casing Integrated Heating Plate for Tablet Temperature Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Prior art protection casings for tablet computers fail to maintain the device within a usable temperature range, necessitating external heating devices that are inconvenient and costly, and lack efficient heating integration.
Innovation Solution
An integrated electronic device protecting casing with a built-in electric heating plate, temperature sensor, and battery, where the control circuit activates the heating plate when the temperature drops below a set value, ensuring the tablet computer operates within a proper temperature range without additional heating devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If external heating devices are used to heat the tablet computer, then the tablet computer can operate in lower temperature environments, but the cost increases and the device becomes less convenient to carry
Solution Approach 1:
The heating function is merged with the protecting casing by integrating the battery, heating element, and control circuit into the casing structure. This combination eliminates the need for separate external heating devices, reducing carrying burden while maintaining the ability to heat the tablet computer in cold environments
Solution Approach 2:
The protecting casing is transformed into a multi-functional device that simultaneously provides mechanical protection, thermal insulation, and heating capabilities. The casing now serves multiple purposes: protecting the tablet from physical damage, insulating against temperature extremes, and actively heating when needed, all without requiring additional separate devices
2Strength
If the protecting casing has a preset thickness for protection, then the structural integrity is maintained, but the heating device cannot be properly integrated and requires more power to heat the tablet computer
Solution Approach 1:
The heating components (battery, heating element, control circuit) are nested within the protecting casing structure itself. The battery is placed in a dedicated battery box integrated into the casing, and the heating element is positioned between the casing and the tablet computer, allowing the casing to serve both protective and heating functions without increasing overall thickness
Solution Approach 2:
The heating function is localized to specific areas where it is most needed. The heating element is positioned in direct contact with or near the tablet computer, and the battery is placed in a dedicated compartment, creating localized heating zones that improve efficiency while maintaining overall casing integrity
3Productivity
If the heating device is integrated into the protecting casing, then the overall efficiency is improved and portability is enhanced, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The heating system is segmented into distinct functional modules: a battery box containing the power source, a heating element for thermal generation, and a control circuit for temperature management. This modular segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while maintaining overall system efficiency and simplifying integration into the casing structure
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
The solution allows the tablet computer to function in lower temperature environments with optimized heating efficiency, reducing the need for external heating devices and lowering overall costs while maintaining the battery and tablet computer at proper operating temperatures.
Implementation Method 1
an electric heating plate which is connected to the battery; when power of the battery is transferred to the electric heating plate, the electric heating plate generates heat power and then transfers the power to the tablet computer for heating it
Implementation Method 2
an inner side of the outer cover being formed with a heat isolation sheet for preventing heat generated the battery from escape
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device protecting casing with heating function includes: a casing; a battery box within the casing; an interior of the battery box being arranged with a battery, a back side of the battery box being formed with an opening for receiving the battery; an outer cover serving to seal the opening; an inner side of the outer cover being formed with a heat isolation sheet; a heating unit being installed within the casing for heating the tablet computer; the heating unit including an electric heating plate. When power of the battery is transferred to the electric heating plate, the electric heating plate generates heat power and then transfers the power to the tablet computer for heating it; and a control circuit is installed within the casing; the electric heating plate is connected to the battery through a control switch; and the control circuit is connected to the control switch.