Semiconductor Refrigeration Sheet for Pet House Temperature Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional pet houses are prone to bacterial growth and odor production, and lack temperature regulation, making them unsuitable for varying weather conditions, thereby affecting pet health and increasing owner workload.
Innovation Solution
A pet house accessory with integrated air purification, sterilization, and temperature regulation functions, utilizing a semiconductor refrigeration sheet for heating and cooling, a thermal conduction device for improved efficiency, and a UV disinfection lamp to purify the air, controlled by a simple switch for easy operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional pet houses are used, then the structure is simple, but bacterial growth and odor production occur due to poor air circulation and lack of sterilization
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions (sterilization, air purification, temperature regulation) into a single integrated device that fits within the pet house structure. The control box integrates the sterilization device, air purification device, and temperature control device, allowing simultaneous operation of UV sterilization, HEPA filtration, and semiconductor-based heating/cooling through a single unified system.
Solution Approach 2:
The control box serves multiple functions: it houses the sterilization device for bacterial elimination, the air purification device for odor removal, and the temperature control device for thermal regulation. This multi-functional design addresses multiple harmful factors (bacteria, odor, temperature extremes) with a single device rather than requiring separate systems for each function.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional pet houses without temperature regulation are used, then the device complexity is low, but the pet house cannot meet temperature requirements in different seasons
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical compression refrigeration systems with a semiconductor-based temperature control device. This solid-state approach uses Peltier effect for cooling and resistive heating elements for heating, eliminating the need for compressors, refrigerants, and complex mechanical moving parts while achieving bidirectional temperature control.
Solution Approach 2:
The temperature control device changes the thermal parameter of the pet house environment by switching between heating and cooling modes. The control system adjusts the operating parameters of the semiconductor device to maintain optimal temperature within the designated range, adapting to different seasonal conditions.
3Ease of operation
If pet houses require manual disinfection, then no additional devices are needed, but the workload of pet owners increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The sterilization device provides automated self-service disinfection within the pet house. The UV sterilization lamp automatically activates to eliminate bacteria and viruses, while the air purification device with HEPA filter continuously removes odors and airborne contaminants. This automated system eliminates the need for owners to manually clean and disinfect the pet house regularly.
Solution Approach 2:
The air purification and sterilization functions operate continuously or on scheduled intervals to maintain constant hygiene conditions. The UV sterilization lamp provides ongoing bacterial elimination, and the air purification device continuously filters circulating air, ensuring persistent protection against contamination rather than periodic manual intervention.
4Temperature
If semiconductor refrigeration sheet is used for temperature control, then temperature regulation is achieved, but thermal conduction efficiency needs improvement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent addresses thermal management by balancing heat dissipation with heat utilization. The heat dissipation holes and fans actively remove excess heat from the semiconductor device, while the control system optimizes the ratio of heating to cooling operation to minimize net energy consumption. This thermal balance reduces energy waste while maintaining effective temperature control.
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 accessory effectively maintains a comfortable temperature and purifies the air within the pet house, reducing bacterial growth and odor, while being easy to use and reducing power waste through efficient thermal conduction.
Implementation Method 1
capable of cooling and heating by controlling the semiconductor refrigeration sheet through the control switch
Implementation Method 2
The thermal conduction efficiency can be improved by the mounting plate and the thermal conduction device
Implementation Method 3
a UV disinfection lamp is fixedly installed inside the sterilization device
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AI summary
A pet house accessory with functions of air purification, sterilization and temperature regulation, including a shell, a mounting plate, a thermal conduction device, a semiconductor refrigeration sheet and a sterilization device, wherein a heat dissipating hole is arranged at the center of the bottom of the shell, the thermal conduction device is arranged at the center of the bottom of the mounting plate, the semiconductor refrigeration sheet is fixedly installed at the bottom of the thermal conduction device, and a through hole is defined inside the thermal conduction device. The pet house accessory with functions of air purification, sterilization and temperature regulation provided by the present disclosure is capable of cooling and heating by controlling the semiconductor refrigeration sheet through the control switch to cool down and warm the pet house, and is convenient for pets to live.