Solar Tent Power Layout for Lighting and Temperature Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tents lack advanced functionalities such as lighting, temperature control, and power supply for electronic devices, limiting their usability in various weather conditions and entertainment scenarios.
Innovation Solution
A solar tent equipped with a solar panel, Bluetooth speaker, USB port, cooling and heating system, and integrated circuitry for power distribution, providing a comprehensive solution for lighting, temperature adjustment, and device charging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional tents are used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the functionality is limited and cannot provide lighting, temperature control, or power supply for electronic devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functional components (solar panels, lighting tubes, Bluetooth speakers, USB ports, cooling/heating devices) into a single integrated tent structure. The solar panels are mounted on the top tube, lighting tubes are installed on side tubes, and electronic components are housed within the tent body, creating a multifunctional outdoor shelter that provides power generation, illumination, entertainment, and temperature control in one unified system.
Solution Approach 2:
The tent is designed as a universal platform that can perform multiple functions: the solar panels generate electricity for various devices, lighting tubes provide illumination, Bluetooth speakers enable music playback, USB ports charge electronic devices, and cooling/heating devices regulate temperature. This multi-functional design allows a single tent structure to replace multiple separate outdoor equipment items.
2Adaptability or versatility
If additional electronic functions are added to the tent, then the versatility and entertainment capabilities are improved, but the power supply requirement increases and requires external power sources
Solution Approach 1:
The solar panels are pre-installed on the tent structure to generate electricity in advance, storing energy in batteries during the day for use at night or when additional power is needed. This preliminary energy generation and storage capability ensures that the tent has sufficient power supply before electronic functions are activated, eliminating the need for external power sources during outdoor activities.
Solution Approach 2:
The tent system is self-sufficient in power generation through integrated solar panels that convert sunlight into electricity. The system includes its own power generation, storage (batteries), and distribution infrastructure, allowing it to independently power all electronic functions without requiring external connections to electrical grids or portable generators.
3Ease of operation
If the tent is used at night or in adverse weather conditions, then the usability is improved with lighting and temperature control, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The tent is divided into modular segments with distinct functional zones: solar panels mounted on the top tube for power generation, lighting tubes installed on side tubes for illumination, Bluetooth speakers positioned within the tent body for entertainment, and cooling/heating devices integrated into the structure for temperature control. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured separately and assembled into a complete functional system, simplifying the overall manufacturing process despite the increased 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
Enhances tent functionality by ensuring power supply, temperature regulation, and entertainment capabilities, making it suitable for diverse weather conditions and recreational use.
Implementation Method 1
The invention relates to a solar tent based on a power supply system, equipped with an integrated chip platform and applying modular electronic components. Particularly, the invention relates to a product that is based on independent solar energy (Silicon, thin film photovoltaic, etc.) power supply system
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AI summary
The invention relates to a solar tent comprising a ring beam part (10), a leg tube part (11), a lower top tube (3) and a top frame (5), a lower top plate (1), an upper top plate (2), a solar panel (8), a horizontal tube (6), a side tube (7), a top tube (4), a battery box, a Bluetooth speaker component, a switchbox comprising a USB port, a temperature control device and a lighting tube (9), wherein the Bluetooth speaker component, the temperature control device, and the lighting tube (9) are electrically connected to the solar panel (8) and/ or the battery box, such that the solar panel (8) or the battery box may provide electricity for operation of the Bluetooth speaker component, the temperature control device, and the lighting tube (9).