Heated Glove Control Circuit for Temperature Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current heating appliances for medical or therapeutic treatments, such as gloves, lack efficient temperature control and heat distribution, failing to provide consistent warmth to the hand, especially in cold environments.
Innovation Solution
A heated glove with an integrated electric control circuit that converts chemical potential energy into electrical energy to heat the glove, featuring a heating circuit with a master switch, LED, timing circuit, potentiometer, and heating element, along with a power circuit that includes a battery and voltage doubling circuit for independent operation, ensuring adjustable and sustained temperature control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a heated glove with integrated control circuit is used, then temperature control consistency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functional components (heating element, voltage doubling circuit, timing circuit, master switch, LED indicator, and battery) into an integrated control circuit system within the glove. This merging of functions allows for consistent temperature control while consolidating what would otherwise be separate devices into a single unified system.
Solution Approach 2:
The voltage doubling circuit automatically charges the battery when the glove is connected to a power source, and the timing circuit automatically controls the heating cycles. The master switch and LED provide automatic status indication. These self-service features maintain temperature consistency without requiring constant user intervention, thereby managing complexity through automation.
2Ease of operation
If a voltage doubling circuit with battery is used for independent operation, then mobility and ease of operation are improved, but energy management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The voltage doubling circuit performs preliminary charging of the battery during periods when the glove is connected to a power source. This advance energy storage ensures that sufficient power is available for independent mobile operation later, eliminating the need for external power sources during use and simplifying energy management through pre-preparation.
Solution Approach 2:
The timing circuit implements periodic heating cycles, alternating between heating phases and idle phases. This periodic operation allows the battery to be recharged during idle periods when connected to power, and discharged during heating phases during mobile use. This rhythmical charge-discharge pattern simplifies energy management by naturally balancing power availability with power consumption.
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 glove effectively maintains a consistent warm temperature within the glove, providing comfort and therapeutic warmth to the hand through efficient heat distribution and adjustable settings, enhancing user experience and treatment efficacy.
Implementation Method 1
The control circuit converts chemical potential energy into electrical energy used to heat the protected space provided by the glove
Implementation Method 2
The control circuit converts chemical potential energy into electrical energy used to heat the protected space provided by the glove
Data Source
AI summary
The heated glove is a garment. The heated glove comprises a glove and a control circuit. The control circuit mounts in the glove. The glove is worn on the hand of the client. The control circuit controls the temperature within the protected space provided by the glove. The control circuit is an electric circuit. The control circuit converts chemical potential energy into electrical energy used to heat the protected space provided by the glove.