Thermometer Charging Container Lid for Protected Docking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing thermometer systems with rechargeable batteries lack efficient and convenient charging solutions, particularly in terms of integration with the device and protection against environmental factors during temperature measurement.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a thermometer with a rechargeable energy storage device, a container with an integrated charging device, and a lid with a holding device for secure charging and protection, allowing inductive or electrical charging and providing protection against contamination and moisture.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the thermometer is integrated into a container with charging device, then charging convenience and protection are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the thermometer, container, charging device, and lid into a single integrated system. The container houses the charging device, while the lid provides holding and protective functions. This merging of multiple functions into one unified system improves charging convenience and protection without requiring separate standalone devices for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The container serves multiple functions: it stores the thermometer, houses the charging device, and provides environmental protection. The lid also performs multiple roles by holding the thermometer in place and sealing the container. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate devices and simplifies the overall system while improving ease of operation.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the thermometer is protected in a closed container, then protection against contamination and moisture is improved, but accessibility for charging and operation is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The lid is designed to automatically hold the thermometer in place and establish electrical contact for charging as soon as it is placed on the container. This preliminary action ensures that the thermometer is immediately protected and charging begins without requiring additional steps, thus maintaining ease of operation while providing protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The lid acts as an intermediary element that bridges the need for protection and accessibility. By placing the lid on the container, the user simultaneously achieves both goals: the thermometer is sealed inside for protection, while the lid's integrated holding device and electrical contacts enable charging to proceed without removing the thermometer from its protected environment.
3Productivity
If inductive charging is used, then charging efficiency and speed are improved, but device complexity and power requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs inductive charging technology, which replaces traditional mechanical electrical contacts with electromagnetic field-based energy transfer. This substitution eliminates the need for physical plug-and-contact mechanisms, reducing mechanical complexity while enabling faster and more efficient charging through wireless electromagnetic induction.
Solution Approach 2:
The system utilizes electromagnetic induction to transfer energy across an air gap, changing the charging parameter from direct electrical contact to field-based energy transfer. This parameter change enables higher charging speeds and efficiency while reducing the complexity of physical connection mechanisms, as the charging process occurs through electromagnetic coupling between the container's charging device and the thermometer's battery.
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
Enables reliable and efficient charging of the thermometer while protecting it from external influences, ensuring continuous operation and data transmission via conductive or wireless means.
Implementation Method 1
The transmission can take place via an electrically conductive connection or wirelessly via radio
Implementation Method 2
allowing inductive or electrical charging
Implementation Method 3
Digital thermometer: A digital thermometer may comprise and use one or more sensors such as thermistors to measure temperature
Implementation Method 4
Infrared thermometer: An infrared thermometer uses infrared rays to measure the surface temperature of objects without direct contact
Implementation Method 5
Thermocouple: This is based on the principle of the Seebeck effect and uses two different metals connected at one end to convert a temperature difference into an electrical voltage
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a system comprising a thermometer, a rechargeable battery in the thermometer, a container for the thermometer, and a lid for closing the container, wherein the container comprises a charging device for charging the rechargeable battery, characterized in that the lid comprises a holding device for holding the thermometer and by closing the lid the thermometer is connected to the charging device for charging the rechargeable battery when the thermometer is held by the lid. The present disclosure further relates to a use of a thermometer holder for the system.