Flexible Heated Hand Grip for Bows and Fishing Rods

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Solution Overview

Problem

Outdoor sport enthusiasts, particularly bow hunters and anglers, face discomfort due to cold temperatures affecting their exposed hands while gripping equipment in lower ambient temperatures, as existing solutions do not effectively provide warmth during these conditions.

Innovation Solution

A heated hand grip with a flexible substrate containing a malleable heating element and a power port, which can be attached to bows and fishing rods, utilizing a conductive and insulating layer to transfer thermal energy to the user's hands while protecting the equipment from heat damage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Temperature

If a heated hand grip with internal heating components is added to provide warmth, then user comfort in cold temperatures is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvehand warmthVSAvoidheating system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

TemperatureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The heating element, flexible substrate, and insulating layer are combined into a single integrated heated hand grip assembly that wraps around the equipment grip, merging multiple functional components into one unified device

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The flexible substrate acts as an intermediary between the heating element and the user's hand, while the insulating layer serves as a mediator to direct heat toward the hand and away from the equipment, enabling thermal management without direct contact between heating components and either the equipment or skin

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Use of energy by moving object

If heating components are placed close to the hand for effective warmth transfer, then thermal efficiency is improved, but risk of heat damage to equipment increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvethermal efficiencyVSAvoidheat damage risk

Core Design Contradiction:

Use of energy by moving objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The insulating layer is selectively positioned between the heating element and the equipment surface, creating a localized thermal barrier only where needed near the equipment contact points, while allowing efficient heat transfer to the hand portion

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The insulating layer serves as a thermal mediator that blocks heat transfer to the equipment while permitting heat transfer to the hand, enabling the heating system to operate at high efficiency without risking equipment damage

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If a flexible substrate with insulating layer is used to wrap around the grip, then adaptability to different equipment is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveequipment compatibilityVSAvoidmanufacturing simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The heated hand grip uses a flexible substrate that can conform to various grip shapes and sizes of different equipment types, providing universal adaptability through a single flexible design rather than equipment-specific rigid components

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The flexible substrate is constructed as a composite structure combining flexible base material with integrated insulating layer and heating element, creating a multi-functional component that maintains flexibility while providing thermal management capabilities

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

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 heated hand grip provides warmth to users' hands, enhancing comfort and enjoyment during outdoor activities in colder conditions without compromising the equipment's integrity.

Implementation Method 1

The present invention includes an internal heating components powered by an external battery. The warmth provided by the internal heating components warms the exposed hands

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectJoule heating: Joule Heating

Implementation Method 2

The present invention comprises a flexible substrate, a malleable heating element, and a power port. The malleable heating element is integrated in between the conductive layer and the insulating layer so that the flexible substrate can be heated

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Implementation Method 3

The insulating layer functions as the thermal insulating layer. The insulating layer is positioned towards the surface area of the bow or the fishing rod to prevent heat transferring

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal insulation: Thermal Insulation

Data Source

PatentUS20230021390A1Heated Hand Grip

Publication Date: 2023.01.26 LYLES JOHN

AI summary

A heated hand grip that is adhered onto the grip section of the bow or the handle section of the fishing rod includes a flexible substrate, a malleable heating element, and a power port. The flexible substrate includes a conductive layer and an insulating layer, wherein the conductive layer is superimposed onto the insulating layer. The malleable heating element is integrated in between the conductive layer and the insulating layer. The power port is externally connected onto the flexible substrate as the malleable heating element is electrically connected to the power port. When the malleable heating element is powered through the power port, the malleable heating element is able to provide warmth to the conductive layer which in return warms the exposed hands of the bow hunters and anglers.