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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cryotherapy chambers are not portable and cannot be easily transported to various locations, such as sporting events, limiting access to this therapeutic treatment.
Innovation Solution
A self-contained container equipped with a cryochamber and a nitrogen cooling system, allowing for the transport and setup of cryotherapy treatments in any location with electricity and nitrogen supply.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If cryotherapy chambers are made portable and transportable, then accessibility to cryotherapy services is improved, but the complexity of the system increases due to requirements for insulation, portable cooling systems, and structural durability
Solution Approach 1:
The cryotherapy chamber is divided into modular components including insulated wall panels, a separate cooling system with nitrogen tank, and a structural frame. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and facilitates easy assembly, disassembly, and transport of the portable chamber system.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable cryotherapy chamber is designed as a multi-functional unit that integrates the cooling system, insulation, structural support, and control mechanisms into a single transportable system. This universal design allows the same structure to serve both as the treatment chamber and as the housing for the cooling equipment, reducing overall system complexity.
2Reliability
If the container is equipped with adequate thermal insulation to maintain cryogenic temperatures, then treatment effectiveness is preserved, but the weight and volume of the container increase
Solution Approach 1:
The container walls are constructed using composite insulation materials that provide high thermal resistance with reduced weight compared to traditional solid insulation. This composite structure maintains the necessary thermal performance for cryogenic temperature retention while minimizing the overall weight of the portable container.
Solution Approach 2:
The insulation system incorporates thin-film reflective barriers and flexible insulating layers that provide effective thermal protection without adding significant weight. These thin-film solutions maintain temperature integrity while keeping the container lightweight and portable.
3Ease of operation
If the container is designed for easy assembly and disassembly to facilitate transport, then ease of operation is improved, but the reliability of thermal insulation may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The insulation system is segmented into modular panels with integrated connection mechanisms that ensure thermal continuity across joints. These pre-insulated modules can be easily assembled and disassembled while maintaining insulation integrity through precision-fitted connections and thermal breaks at joint interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The insulation panels are pre-assembled with connection elements and sealing components already in place during manufacturing. This preliminary preparation ensures that when the container is assembled on-site, the insulation integrity is automatically maintained without requiring complex field assembly procedures or specialized tools.
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
Enables the expansion of cryotherapy services to remote locations, reducing costs and increasing accessibility, while maintaining the effectiveness of cryotherapy treatments.
Implementation Method 1
The cooling system consists of: one bisectional 7A and 7b finned heat exchanger 7 placed in the cryochamber 6A
Implementation Method 2
A cooling agent used is air at a temperature of - 110°C to -120 °C. The cooling factor is liquid nitrogen.
Implementation Method 3
The container has two internally insulated chambers, one of which is an atrium 5 and the other is a cryochamber 6
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AI summary
The object of the invention is a container intended for moving to different places and in particular to places of the sporting events taking place. The container, according to the invention, is formed of a spatial, cuboidal metal frame to which the walls and floor are attached and doors are fixed in both front walls. The container is characterized by two internally isolated chambers (5,6), one of which is an atrium (5) and the other is a cryochamber (6) equipped with a cooling system for temperatures from -120 to -160°C. A cooling system consists of : one bifunctional (7A, 7B) heat exchanger(7) placed in the cryochamber (6) and one heat exchanger (8) located in the atrium (5) and each heat exchanger(7, 8) is connected by ducts (9) to the main valve (10) located at the front wall (3) of the container.