Stroller Seat Peltier Heating Cooling Temperature Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing strollers lack effective temperature regulation for extreme weather conditions, with traditional blankets providing insufficient warmth in cold weather and time-consuming cooling methods in hot weather, and existing temperature control devices in strollers are limited to single-function heating or cooling without adjustability and additional battery charging convenience.
Innovation Solution
A stroller equipped with a removably attached blanket and a seat featuring a Peltier device for both heating and cooling, integrated with a temperature control circuit and electronics housing that includes a processor, battery, and USB ports for charging, which automatically deactivates the Peltier device when a safe temperature threshold is exceeded.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If a blanket is used to warm the child in cold conditions, then some warmth is provided, but the blanket is difficult to keep in place and does not provide enough warmth
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical blanket system with an electronic heating system using a Peltier device integrated into the stroller seat. This eliminates the need for physical blankets that are difficult to secure, providing reliable thermal comfort through electrical heating elements controlled by a temperature regulation system.
2Temperature
If ice packs are used to cool the occupant in hot days, then cooling is achieved, but the method is time consuming and difficult to maintain
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual cooling methods like ice packs with an electronic cooling system using a Peltier device. The system provides automated temperature control through electrical means, eliminating the time-consuming process of repeatedly applying and monitoring ice packs while maintaining consistent cooling through electronic regulation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If existing temperature control devices are used in strollers, then single-function heating or cooling is provided, but adjustability and additional battery charging convenience are lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a multi-functional system where the Peltier device provides both heating and cooling capabilities through bidirectional temperature control. The electronics housing integrates multiple functions including temperature regulation, battery management, and USB charging ports, creating a versatile system that addresses multiple user needs simultaneously rather than requiring separate devices for each function.
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 stroller provides a comfortable and safe temperature-controlled environment for the occupant, offering adjustable heating or cooling and additional convenience through battery charging, ensuring safety and comfort across various weather conditions.
Implementation Method 1
A stroller with a heating and cooling seat wherein the same can be utilized for providing a temperature-controlled environment for the occupant of the stroller. The stroller includes a frame having a rear handle, a plurality of support legs attached to the frame, and a wheel attached to a lower end of each support leg. A seat attached to the frame includes an internal Peltier device for selectively heating or cooling the seat.
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AI summary
A stroller includes a frame, a handle, a plurality of support legs, a wheel attached to a lower end of each support leg, and a seat attached to the frame. The seat includes an internal Peltier device for selectively heating or cooling the seat. The Peltier device is powered via an onboard battery installed in an electronics housing that includes multiple USB ports. A blanket is removably secured to the seat via one or more fasteners. A processor in the electronics housing performs a method that includes activating the Peltier device to bring the seat to a preset temperature, receiving a temperature setting for the Peltier device from a temperature control button disposed on the handle, detecting a current temperature of an area within the seat, and if the current temperature of the area within the seat is greater than a threshold safe upper temperature, then deactivating the Peltier device.