Solar-Powered Equine Trailer Cooling With Remote Temperature Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing equine trailer devices do not effectively maintain a comfortable internal temperature, especially in high temperatures, and lack remote control and solar-powered air conditioning solutions.
Innovation Solution
A gooseneck trailer equipped with multiple air conditioning units powered by solar panels and a transceiver for remote control via a personal electronic device, along with light emitters for interior illumination.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If air conditioning units are installed in the equine trailer to maintain comfortable temperature, then horse comfort is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple air conditioning units within a single trailer system, integrating them with a common power distribution network. This allows for coordinated operation and shared control resources, reducing overall energy consumption while maintaining effective temperature control throughout the trailer space.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts operational parameters of the air conditioning units based on real-time temperature sensor data. The control system modulates compressor cycling, fan speeds, and cooling capacity to match actual thermal conditions, preventing excessive energy consumption while maintaining comfortable temperatures for the horses.
2Temperature
If multiple air conditioning units are installed to provide sufficient cooling capacity, then temperature control effectiveness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control system serves multiple functions: it monitors temperature from multiple sensors, controls multiple air conditioning units, manages power distribution from solar panels, and provides remote communication capabilities. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated systems for each function, thereby reducing overall complexity despite having multiple AC units.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple air conditioning units are integrated into a single coordinated system with shared control electronics, power distribution, and communication interfaces. This merging approach allows the system to manage multiple units without proportionally increasing control complexity, as the same control architecture manages all units collectively.
3Adaptability or versatility
If solar panels are used to power the air conditioning units for independent operation, then energy independence is improved, but initial device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The trailer system generates its own electrical power through integrated solar panels, eliminating dependence on external power sources. The solar panels directly charge batteries that power the air conditioning units and other electrical systems, allowing the trailer to be self-sufficient during transport. This self-service capability provides energy independence while the integrated design keeps complexity manageable.
4Ease of operation
If remote control capability is added via transceiver and personal electronic device, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A transceiver serves as an intermediary communication device between the trailer's control system and the owner's personal electronic device. This intermediary enables remote monitoring and control of temperature, power status, and system operations without requiring direct physical access to the trailer controls. The transceiver handles all communication protocols and data transmission, adding minimal complexity while significantly improving ease of operation.
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 maintains a comfortable temperature for horses inside the trailer, providing continuous cooling independent of external power sources and allowing remote operation, ensuring horse comfort during transport.
Implementation Method 1
A plurality of solar panels is attached to the gooseneck trailer for supplying electrical power to the plurality of air conditioning units
Implementation Method 2
Each of the air conditioning units is attached to the gooseneck trailer to inhibit the horses inside of the gooseneck trailer from is exposed to dangerously high temperatures
Implementation Method 3
A plurality of light emitters is positioned in the gooseneck trailer to emit light into an interior of the gooseneck trailer
Data Source
AI summary
A climate controlled equine trailer device for maintaining an internal temperature of a gooseneck trailer at a comfortable temperature includes a gooseneck trailer and a plurality of air conditioning units. Each of the air conditioning units is attached to the gooseneck trailer to inhibit the horses inside of the gooseneck trailer from is exposed to dangerously high temperatures. A plurality of solar panels is attached to the gooseneck trailer for supplying electrical power to the plurality of air conditioning units. A plurality of light emitters is positioned in the gooseneck trailer to emit light into an interior of the gooseneck trailer. A light switch is positioned within the gooseneck trailer for turning the plurality of light emitters on and off.