Outdoor Seating Airflow Layout for Portable Temperature Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Outdoor workers and athletes in extreme weather conditions face challenges of overheating or hypothermia due to exposure, especially when wearing heavy protective gear, as existing solutions do not provide effective localized and portable temperature control in unenclosed environments.
Innovation Solution
A portable outdoor heating and cooling seating system comprising a bench with air outlets and intakes connected to a high-volume air conditioning (HVAC) system, allowing conditioned air to be circulated and reused, creating a temperature-controlled zone without the need for physical enclosures, and can be easily transported to various locations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If a fully enclosed environment is used to provide temperature control, then temperature control effectiveness is improved, but portability and adaptability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides temperature control in a localized zone rather than enclosing the entire area. The HVAC means directs conditioned air to specific outlets positioned near personnel, creating a targeted temperature-controlled environment that maintains portability while achieving effective local temperature regulation.
2Use of energy by moving object
If air recirculation is implemented, then energy efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements air recirculation where air is drawn from the temperature-controlled zone, returned to the HVAC means, and reconditioned. This feedback loop allows the system to reuse conditioned air, improving energy efficiency by reducing the need to continuously introduce new air while maintaining stable temperature control.
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 effectively maintains a controlled temperature zone for users, enhancing comfort by regulating body temperature and improving efficiency through air recirculation, while being transportable and adaptable for different outdoor scenarios.
Implementation Method 1
HVAC means for conditioning air by producing heating or cooling temperature charge to air
Implementation Method 2
HVAC means for conditioning air by producing heating or cooling temperature charge to air
Implementation Method 3
Once the user enters the zone, heat is exchanged between the user and the charged air, depleting the temperature charge of the air
Data Source
AI summary
A cooling or heating seating system creating an open, unbounded, temperature-controlled zone for personnel, said seating system having HVAC equipment for producing and delivering cooled or heated air, a first air outlet disposed in a deck member, a second air outlet disposed in a seat back member, and a first air return disposed in the seat back member between a seat member and a seat back rest. The system may be transportable.