Portable Thermoelectric Case for Medication Temperature Regulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing temperature-regulation storage apparatuses for medications are bulky and difficult to transport, limiting the mobility of users who require temperature-controlled environments for sensitive medications.
Innovation Solution
A portable thermoelectric-cooling and heating case with a first rigid chamber for electronic circuitry and a temperature-regulated second rigid chamber, equipped with a thermoelectric-cooling device, direct heating element, and a thermistor for precise temperature control, allowing for easy transportation and storage of medications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing storage apparatuses are used to regulate medication temperature, then temperature regulation function is provided, but the apparatuses are bulky and difficult to transport
Solution Approach 1:
The storage apparatus is divided into two separate rigid chambers: a first rigid chamber for electronic circuitry and control components, and a second rigid chamber for storing temperature-sensitive items. This segmentation allows the cooling/heating mechanism to be separated from the storage compartment, enabling portability while maintaining effective temperature regulation functionality.
2Ease of operation
If a portable case is designed for easy transportation, then mobility is enhanced, but temperature regulation precision may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
A thermistor is introduced as an intermediary sensing element that directly contacts the second rigid chamber to accurately measure its internal temperature. This dedicated temperature sensing mechanism ensures precise temperature monitoring and control within the portable case, maintaining measurement precision despite the compact portable design.
3Adaptability or versatility
If thermoelectric-cooling device is added to provide cooling function, then temperature regulation capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines both cooling and heating functionalities within a single integrated portable case design. The thermoelectric-cooling device is integrated with the heating element and control system in the first rigid chamber, providing versatile temperature regulation capability while maintaining a unified, manageable device structure rather than separate complex systems.
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 portable case effectively maintains recommended storage temperatures, ensuring medication potency and safety by providing a compact, user-friendly solution for temperature regulation, enhancing user mobility while protecting medications from environmental factors.
Implementation Method 1
a thermoelectric-cooling device
Implementation Method 2
a direct heating element thermally coupled to the bay structure
Implementation Method 3
measuring, by a thermistor, a temperature of the bay structure of the temperature regulated second rigid chamber
Data Source
AI summary
A personal thermoelectric-cooling and heating case includes a first rigid chamber and a temperature regulated second rigid chamber. The first rigid chamber accommodates electronic circuitry. The first rigid chamber also extends lengthwise along a longitudinal axis and includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and a thermoelectric-cooling device. The temperature regulated second rigid chamber includes a bay structure configured to accommodate an item that is subject to temperature regulation. The temperature regulated second rigid chamber (i) extends lengthwise along a longitudinal axis and includes a first end portion and a second end portion, (ii) is coupleable to the first rigid chamber in a lengthwise direction, and (iii) includes a direct heating element thermally coupled to the bay structure. The first rigid chamber and the temperature regulated second rigid chamber together form a housing.