Palm Cooling Assembly with Integrated Refrigeration
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a portable, convenient device for palm cooling that does not require access to cold water or ice cubes, as existing methods rely on these resources.
Innovation Solution
A portable body temperature regulation device comprising a housing with a refrigeration system, a palm cooling object configured to fit a user's hand, and a mechanism to control the temperature of the palm cooling object using the refrigeration system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional palm cooling methods using ice cubes or cold water are used, then cooling effectiveness is achieved, but portability and convenience are reduced due to requiring access to cold water or ice
Solution Approach 1:
The palm cooling device contains its own refrigeration system that independently cools the palm cooling object without requiring external ice or cold water. The refrigeration system autonomously maintains the cooling function, making the device self-sufficient and portable while ensuring reliable cooling effectiveness.
2Ease of operation
If a portable palm cooling device with refrigeration system is created, then convenience and portability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device merges multiple functions into a single integrated unit: the housing contains both the refrigeration system and the palm cooling object, while the panel serves dual purposes as both a structural component and a thermal transfer medium. This consolidation reduces overall device complexity while maintaining portability and cooling effectiveness.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the palm cooling object is designed to fit the hand shape, then cooling coverage is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The palm cooling object features a well-defined cavity that matches the specific geometry of a human palm, concentrating the cooling effect precisely where needed. This localized shaping provides optimal cooling coverage for the hand while keeping the overall manufacturing process simple through mold-based production.
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 effectively cools the palm cooling object to a controlled temperature, allowing users to reduce their core body temperature without needing access to cold water or ice, making it a convenient solution for heat management.
Implementation Method 1
A refrigeration system is positioned in the interior area. The refrigeration system is configured to control a temperature of the interior area below the panel whereby the palm cooling object is cooled to the temperature when the palm cooling object is positioned in the well.
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AI summary
A palm cooling assembly for cooling a device used to lower a body temperature of a user includes a housing having a base wall and a peripheral wall. The peripheral wall is attached to and extends upwardly from the base wall defining an interior area. The peripheral wall has an upper edge defining an opening into the interior area. A panel is coupled to the upper edge and extends across the opening to enclose the interior area. The panel has a well therein. A palm cooling object is removably positionable in the well. The palm cooling object has a shape that is configured to at least partially cover a palm of a hand of a user who is gripping the palm cooling object. A refrigeration system controls a temperature of the interior area whereby the palm cooling object is cooled to the temperature when positioned in the well.