Pressure-Activated Endothermic Cooling Platform for Portable Pet Beds
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pet beds with cooling mechanisms are often non-portable, require complex and heavy electrical equipment, or rely on melting ice packs, which are inconvenient and lack user-friendliness.
Innovation Solution
A multilayered cooling platform with a temperature regulation layer, support layer, and channeled covering layer, utilizing a composition that can be activated by pressure or water to provide effective cooling without electricity, featuring channels for air mixing and a rechargeable endothermic process, and adjustable firmness through interconnected pressure portions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If electrical cooling mechanisms are used in pet beds, then cooling effect is improved, but portability and device complexity deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces electrical cooling mechanisms with a mechanical/chemical cooling system using endothermic materials. The cooling composition is activated by pressure applied by the pet's weight, eliminating the need for electric motors, power sources, and complex control systems while providing effective cooling.
Solution Approach 2:
The cooling system is self-activating through the pet's own weight. When the pet lies on the bed, their weight applies pressure to the endothermic composition, automatically triggering the cooling effect without requiring external power sources, switches, or control mechanisms.
2Weight of moving object
If ice packs are used for cooling, then portability is improved, but reliability and duration of action deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes phase transitions of endothermic materials that remain solid during the cooling process. Unlike ice packs that melt and lose effectiveness, the endothermic composition maintains its solid state while absorbing heat, providing prolonged cooling action without liquid leakage or loss of structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The cooling composition changes its thermal properties through pressure-activated endothermic reactions. The material's ability to absorb heat is enhanced and sustained through chemical parameter changes rather than simple physical melting, extending the duration of effective cooling.
3Ease of operation
If pressure-activated endothermic composition is used, then portability and ease of operation are improved, but manufacturing complexity may increase
Solution Approach 1:
The cooling system is divided into separate functional layers: a comfort layer for pet contact, a core layer containing the endothermic composition, and a base layer for support. This segmentation allows each layer to be optimized independently and simplifies the manufacturing process by enabling modular assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple materials with different functions: comfort materials for pet contact, endothermic materials for cooling, and structural materials for support. These composite materials are integrated into a single bed structure that provides both comfort and cooling functionality.
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 solution provides efficient, portable, and eco-friendly temperature regulation, maintaining a temperature 3-4 degrees Fahrenheit lower than body temperature, with enhanced cooling performance and reusability, while being non-toxic and cost-effective.
Implementation Method 1
The core layer is comprised of an endothermic composition that provides a cooling effect when activated by the application of pressure
Implementation Method 2
The covering layer can include channels that allow for air mixing
Data Source
AI summary
A pressure activated recharging cooling platform for cooling an object is provided. The cooling platform comprises a temperature regulation layer, a support layer, and a channeled covering layer. The temperature regulation layer is adapted to hold a composition. The temperature regulation layer has a plurality of angled segments, wherein angled segments within a sealed perimeter of the temperature regulation layer are formed by a top side and a bottom side at a predefined distance, and channels, wherein the channels substantially form sides by contacting the top side with the bottom side at a distance lesser than the predefined distance. The support layer is substantially bonded to the bottom side of the temperature regulation layer and is comprised of material sufficiently pliable to deform and sufficiently rigid to withstand collapse in response to the weight of the object. The channeled covering layer encompasses the support and temperature regulation layers.