Portable misting cooler apparatus and system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable cooling systems lack a compact and self-sufficient solution for providing effective cooling without a dedicated water supply or power source, especially in outdoor settings.
Innovation Solution
A portable misting cooler system comprising an insulated cooler portion, a base assembly with a pump and rechargeable battery, and misting nozzles, allowing for the efficient use of water from a reservoir to create a cooling mist without the need for a dedicated water supply or power source.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a portable cooling system is designed without a dedicated water supply or power source, then portability and ease of operation are improved, but the system lacks self-sufficiency and reliability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the water reservoir, pump, power source, and control system into a single integrated portable cooling unit. The reservoir integrates storage and delivery functions, the pump serves both circulation and pressurization needs, and the control system manages multiple functions through a unified interface, creating a self-contained system that maintains reliability while ensuring portability.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable cooling system is designed with multi-functional components: the reservoir serves as both water storage and a structural base for mounting components; the pump provides both water circulation and pressure generation; the control system manages cooling, monitoring, and alarm functions. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, enhancing portability while maintaining system reliability.
2Volume of moving object
If a compact portable cooling system is designed, then portability is improved, but the cooling effectiveness and water distribution capability may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes hydraulic principles through the pump system to generate sufficient water pressure within the compact reservoir design. The pump creates pressurized water flow that compensates for the smaller reservoir volume, ensuring adequate water delivery to cooling elements and maintaining cooling effectiveness despite the reduced system size.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs parameter changes by adjusting water pressure, flow rate, and temperature control to optimize cooling performance within the compact form factor. The control system dynamically modifies these parameters to maintain effective cooling output despite the smaller physical dimensions of the portable unit.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables users to set up a cooling system at any outdoor location with a compact, self-sufficient solution that effectively cools through a misting mechanism, utilizing a built-in pump and battery-powered system to distribute water from a portable reservoir.
Implementation Method 1
a pump housed in an interior portion of the base assembly; a first water tube configured to transfer the volume of water from the water inlet to the pump; a second water tube configured to transfer the volume of water from the pump to a water outlet
Implementation Method 2
at least one misting nozzle coupled to an end of the hose, the at least one misting nozzle configured to output a mist of water
Implementation Method 3
portable misting cooler apparatus and system
Implementation Method 4
a rechargeable battery housed in the interior portion of the base assembly and configured to provide a flow of power to the pump
Implementation Method 5
an insulated cooler portion configured to retain a volume of water
Data Source
AI summary
An exemplary system, method, and apparatus according to the principles herein include a misting cooler apparatus and system comprising a battery, misting tubing with nozzles, hook and loop straps, and clips to mount the misting tubing. In accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure, the misting nozzles can be attached to chairs, tents, umbrellas, trees and/or other outdoor structures. The misting cooler contains a water reservoir configured to supply water to the misting nozzles. The cooler can also be used to store ice and cold drinks.