Modular Head Temperature Control System with Interconnected Sections
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current temperature control systems for the head are inefficient in providing uniform temperature regulation, often leading to incomplete coverage and reduced temperature control performance due to complex connections and potential fluid flow bypasses.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising interconnected sections with inflow and outflow openings, each section connected to a central portion, allowing for a star-shaped arrangement that ensures continuous fluid flow and adaptable coverage of the head, utilizing flexible material layers and separable connecting elements for improved fit and reduced pressure on connection points.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If multiple sections are connected to cover the entire head, then coverage area is improved, but device complexity increases due to multiple connections
Solution Approach 1:
The cooling system is divided into multiple separable sections (frontal section, right section, left section, rear section) that can be independently positioned and connected. Each section has its own cooling chambers and can be adapted to different head shapes, providing comprehensive coverage while maintaining modular simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
Each section is designed with universal connecting elements that can attach to multiple other sections in various configurations. The sections serve multiple functions: providing cooling, being adaptable to different head shapes, and connecting to form a complete coverage system
2Reliability
If sections are firmly connected to ensure fluid-tightness, then temperature control reliability is improved, but adaptability to different head shapes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting elements between sections are designed to be adjustable and reconfigurable, allowing the system to dynamically adapt to different head shapes. The sections can be firmly connected when needed for temperature control reliability, but also separated or reconfigured for different anatomical variations
3Reliability
If complex connection systems are used to ensure fluid-tightness, then temperature control reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functional features are merged into the connecting elements: fluid-tight sealing, mechanical attachment, and adaptability adjustments are all integrated into single components. This reduces the overall number of parts while maintaining reliable temperature control across all sections
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 system ensures comprehensive temperature control by ensuring all areas of the head are traversed by the tempering fluid, reducing the risk of fluid bypass and enhancing the overall temperature regulation performance while being adaptable to individual head shapes.
Implementation Method 1
a temperature control fluid, which is configured to regulate the temperature of the head
Data Source
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AI summary
The invention relates to a system (1) for temperature control of a person's head comprising a central section (11) for the top of the head, a frontal section (12) for the forehead, a right and a left section (14, 14') for the right and left sides of the head respectively, and a posterior section (15, 15') for the back of the head. Each individual section (11, 12, 13, 13', 14, 14', 15, 15') can be supplied with a temperature control fluid, and each individual section (11, 12, 13, 13', 14, 14', 15, 15') is fluid-conductingly connected to at least one further section (11, 12, 13, 13', 14, 14', 15, 15'), wherein at least one section (11, 12, 13, 13', 14, 14', 15, 15') has an inlet opening (21) and at least one section (11, 12, 13, 13', 14, 14', 15, 15') has an outlet opening (22) for the temperature control fluid.The individual sections (11, 12, 13, 13', 14, 14', 15, 15') of the system (1) temper the sections of the head assigned to them, whereby all sections (11, 12, 13, 13', 14, 14', 15, 15') can be supplied simultaneously with the tempering fluid through the fluid connections connecting them.