Flexible Heating Textile Pouch with Adjustable Cavity

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for a fast and efficient heating device capable of accommodating sex toys of various sizes to enhance user experience by maintaining temperatures at or above body temperature.

Innovation Solution

A flexible heating device comprising a pouch made of flexible heating textile with adjustable size, powered by a power source, and equipped with a timer and thermostat for controlled heating, using conductive yarn and neoprene or spandex materials for efficient heat retention and distribution.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a heating device is designed to accommodate sex toys of various sizes, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases due to adjustable closing structure and control mechanisms

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to accommodate various sizesVSAvoidclosing structure and control mechanisms

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The pouch includes a closing structure with adjustable components (such as hook-and-loop fasteners or laces) that allow the cavity size to be dynamically adjusted to accommodate objects of various sizes. This dynamic adjustment mechanism enables the device to adapt to different object dimensions while maintaining a snug fit for efficient heat transfer.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The heating device is designed with universal applicability through a standardized pouch structure that can accommodate multiple types of objects (sex toys, athletic supports, etc.) of various sizes. The power source and control mechanisms serve multiple functions including heating, temperature regulation, and timing, reducing the need for separate specialized devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Duration of action of moving object

If heating is performed for extended periods to maintain desired temperatures, then user comfort is improved, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveheating durationVSAvoidpower source consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Duration of action of moving objectVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The heating device incorporates a timer that enables periodic or intermittent heating cycles. The power source can be automatically switched on and off according to predetermined time intervals, allowing the device to maintain desired temperatures over extended periods while significantly reducing overall energy consumption compared to continuous heating.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The device includes a thermostat that provides feedback control by monitoring the temperature and automatically adjusting the power delivery to maintain the desired temperature range. This feedback mechanism prevents energy waste by stopping heating when the target temperature is reached and resuming only when temperature drops, enabling extended operation with optimized energy usage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Productivity

If flexible heating textile is used for fast and efficient heating, then heating speed is improved, but temperature control precision may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveheating speedVSAvoidtemperature control

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The flexible heating textile is integrated with a thermostat that continuously monitors temperature and provides feedback control. The thermostat adjusts the power delivery to the heating textile in real-time, maintaining precise temperature control despite the high heating speed capability of the textile material.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The device employs a thermostat that can adjust electrical parameters (voltage, current) delivered to the flexible heating textile to precisely control the heating process. By dynamically changing these electrical parameters based on temperature feedback, the system achieves both fast heating and precise temperature control.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

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 device efficiently heats objects of different sizes to desired temperatures for extended periods, ensuring user comfort and convenience through adjustable sizing and controlled heating.

Implementation Method 1

The power source communicates with the flexible heating textile to supply power to the flexible heating textile to increase a temperature of the flexible heating textile and of the object supported within the cavity

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectJoule heating: Joule Heating

Implementation Method 2

The pouch includes an outer layer formed of neoprene or similar material that is secured to the flexible heating textile

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal insulation: Thermal Insulation

Data Source

PatentUS11019686B2Flexible heating device

Publication Date: 2021.05.25 HERBSTMAN JASON

AI summary

A flexible heating device includes a pouch defined in-part by a flexible heating textile that defines a cavity. The size of the cavity defined by the pouch is adjustable to snugly receive objects, e.g., sex toys, of different sizes. In embodiments, the pouch supports closing structure to facilitate adjustment of the size of the cavity to accommodate different size objects. In embodiments, the flexible heating textile includes an adapter that receives power from a power source such as a battery or wall plug to heat the flexible heating textile.