Pressure-Activated Cooling Platform With Channeled Recharge Layer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pet cooling beds are either dependent on electricity, making them non-portable, or use ice packs that require frequent replacement, lacking in user-friendly and efficient temperature regulation.
Innovation Solution
A multilayered cooling platform with a temperature regulation layer that uses a composition activated by pressure, which undergoes an endothermic process to cool and recharges upon pressure release, combined with a support layer and channeled covering layer for effective heat transfer and comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If centralized cooling plate with electrical connection is used, then cooling function is provided, but portability is reduced and device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the cooling function from complex electrical systems and concentrates it into a simple phase change material layer. The cooling plate removes the need for electrical components, power sources, and control systems by using a passive phase change mechanism that naturally regulates temperature through material state transitions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses a simple, inexpensive phase change material layer that can be easily replaced or recharged. Instead of complex durable electrical systems, the solution employs a straightforward thermal regulation layer that undergoes phase changes to provide cooling, making the overall device simpler and more portable.
2Device complexity
If ice packs are used for cooling, then portability is maintained, but duration of action is reduced due to melting
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes phase transitions of a specific composition as the core cooling mechanism. The composition transitions between solid and liquid states at a controlled temperature range, providing sustained cooling effect. This phase change process absorbs heat continuously during the transition, extending the duration of cooling action beyond what simple ice packs can achieve.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent modifies the physical and chemical parameters of the cooling composition to optimize its phase change characteristics. By adjusting the composition's melting point, heat of fusion, and thermal conductivity, the system achieves extended cooling duration while maintaining portability. The composition is designed to undergo phase change at temperatures suitable for pet cooling applications.
3Device complexity
If ice packs are used for cooling, then portability is maintained, but loss of substance occurs due to melting and replacement needed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the cooling system so that the phase change composition can be recovered and reused. Instead of discarding melted ice packs, the composition is contained in a sealed layer that can be recharged by freezing or replaced by refilling the same housing. This recovering approach eliminates substance loss and reduces waste compared to disposable ice packs.
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 sustained cooling without electricity, is reusable, eco-friendly, and adaptable to various objects, enhancing cooling performance and mobility while being cost-effective and non-toxic.
Implementation Method 1
the composition activated by pressure, which undergoes an endothermic process to cool
Implementation Method 2
recharges upon pressure release
Implementation Method 3
combined with a support layer and channeled covering layer for effective heat transfer
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.