Peltier Face Pad Temperature Control With Magnetic Retention
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing temperature control devices for facial support elements, such as eye pads and philtrum pads, often require mechanical fastening methods that cause discomfort and pressure points, and lack effective means to maintain secure attachment without restricting movement.
Innovation Solution
The device employs a negative pressure generating element within the eye pad body that creates a suction force for secure fastening, utilizing elastic deformation to attach to the skin without mechanical means, and incorporates a Peltier element with a magnetically retaining apparatus for temperature control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If mechanical fastening methods are used to secure the eye pad, then the eye pad remains firmly attached to the skin, but it causes discomfort and pressure points in the user's head area
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical fastening systems (clips, straps, adhesives) with a magnetic field-based retention system. The magnetic field exerts a non-contact force on the ferromagnetic material embedded in the eye pad, securing it to the skin without mechanical pressure points or discomfort while maintaining reliable attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a magnetic field as an intermediary between the temperature control device and the eye pad. This magnetic field serves as a mediator to transmit the retaining force without direct mechanical contact, eliminating the harmful effects of mechanical fastening while maintaining secure attachment.
2Reliability
If the eye pad is secured tightly to the skin, then it prevents uncontrolled falling off, but it restricts the user's freedom of movement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces restrictive mechanical fastening systems with a magnetic field-based retention system. The magnetic force provides secure attachment that prevents the eye pad from falling off while allowing natural skin movement and user freedom of movement, as magnetic fields do not constrain physical motion like mechanical fasteners do.
3Ease of operation
If the negative pressure generating element is made elastic to provide suction force, then it creates secure fastening without mechanical means, but it requires elastic deformation which may limit structural stability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces elastic deformation-based suction mechanisms with a magnetic field-based retention system. The magnetic field provides the retaining force without requiring elastic deformation of structural components, thereby maintaining both fastening simplicity and structural stability simultaneously.
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
Provides secure, comfortable, and effective temperature control with reduced risk of skin damage, allowing for prolonged application and improved blood circulation while maintaining user mobility.
Implementation Method 1
the negative pressure generating element is at least partially elastic and is configured to provide a suction force in the passage through the eye pad body as a result of elastic deformation of the negative pressure generating element
Implementation Method 2
a Peltier element having a receiving region for receiving a face pad, wherein the receiving region corresponds to a warm side or a cold side of the Peltier element
Implementation Method 3
a retaining magnet apparatus for magnetically fastening a face pad in the receiving region
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a temperature control device for face pads, comprising: a Peltier element having a receiving region for receiving a face pad, the receiving region corresponding to a warm side or a cold side of the Peltier element; and a retaining magnet apparatus for magnetically fastening a face pad in the receiving region, the retaining magnet apparatus being disposed, in relation to the Peltier element, on the side facing away from the receiving region.