CN207990766U - A kind of Novel electric heat pad - Google Patents

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CN207990766U
CN207990766U CN201820417032.5U CN201820417032U CN207990766U CN 207990766 U CN207990766 U CN 207990766U CN 201820417032 U CN201820417032 U CN 201820417032U CN 207990766 U CN207990766 U CN 207990766U
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The utility model discloses a kind of Novel electric heat pad, including pad and multiple heat generating devices that different zones are arranged in pad, and the temperature controller for controlling heat generating device heating temperature, a region is equipped at least one heat generating device.Temperature controller is equipped with reception of wireless signals module and the multiple and one-to-one temperature setting module of heat generating device, wherein temperature setting module is used to be arranged according to the temperature value that user inputs in temperature controller the preset value of heating temperature, is additionally operable to receive the preset value that heating temperature is arranged in the temperature value that external smart terminal is sent according to reception of wireless signals module.So set, remote control electric pad heating temperature etc. not only may be implemented, avoid electric pad not at one's side, the case where being awkward occurs;Can also meet people the needs of different phase, human body different parts etc. are to heating temperature.In addition it is equipped with shielded layer in the top of pad internal heat generation device, the electromagenetic wave radiation of electric pad generation can be shielded, reduce the harm generated to human body.

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A kind of Novel electric heat pad
Technical field
The utility model is related to household items technical fields, more specifically to a kind of Novel electric heat pad.
Background technology
Electric pad has the characteristics that heating is warming, comfortable, and has certain control to rheumatism, pain in waist and lower extremities, arthritis etc. Therapeutic effect, therefore electric pad is a kind of indispensable non-defective unit of cold winter.But it will appear change electric pad is needed to add when in use Hot temperature etc. and the situation of electric pad not at one's side, inconvenient for use, and people are in different phase, human body different parts etc. pair The demand of heating temperature would also vary from.
In addition, electric pad will produce electromagenetic wave radiation when in use, electromagenetic wave radiation can make one heart rate, blood pressure liter Height accelerated breathing, pants, perspires, and is showed especially for elderly and infirm or cardiac, infant particularly bright It is aobvious.
Utility model content
The purpose of this utility model is to provide a kind of Novel electric heat pad, it can be achieved that remote control, avoids electric pad from not existing At one's side, the case where being awkward occurs.Simultaneously electric pad be equipped with multiple regions, can meet people different phase, human body not Demand with position etc. to heating temperature.
A kind of Novel electric heat pad provided by the utility model, including:
Pad;
Multiple heat generating devices of different zones are set in the pad, and a region is provided at least one described Heat generating device;
Temperature controller for controlling the heat generating device heating temperature, the temperature controller be equipped with reception of wireless signals module and The multiple and one-to-one temperature setting module of the heat generating device, a temperature setting module is for being arranged corresponding one The preset value of a heat generating device heating temperature, wherein the temperature setting module is for defeated in the temperature controller according to user The preset value of the heating temperature is arranged in the temperature value entered;It is additionally operable to receive external intelligence according to the reception of wireless signals module The temperature value that energy terminal is sent, is arranged the preset value of the heating temperature.
Preferably, further include that different zones are set in the pad and can be with the temperature setting in the region The temperature-sensing probe that module can communicate, the temperature-sensing probe are used to measure the heating temperature of the heat generating device;When the temperature-sensitive is visited When the temperature that head measures is more than the preset value, the heating temperature that the temperature controller controls the heat generating device reduces;When described When the temperature that temperature-sensing probe measures is less than the preset value, the heating temperature that the temperature controller controls the heat generating device increases.
Preferably, the temperature controller be additionally provided with can be communicated with the temperature-sensing probe in all regions it is wireless The temperature that the temperature-sensing probe measures is sent to the intelligence by signal emission module by the wireless signal transmitting module Terminal.
Preferably, further include the shielded layer for being arranged in the pad and being located above the heat generating device.
Preferably, the shielded layer is foil shielding layer or copper mesh shielded layer.
Preferably, further include the flame-retardant layer for being arranged in the pad and being located at below the heat generating device.
Preferably, further include the damp-proof layer for being arranged in the pad and being located at below the heat generating device.
Preferably, the temperature controller is additionally provided with multiple heating times that duration is heated for all heat generating devices to be arranged Selecting module, a heating time selecting module control a corresponding heat generating device, wherein the heating time is selected It selects module and is equipped with multiple default heating times, the heating time selecting module can select any default heating time to make For the heating duration of the heat generating device;When reaching the default heating time of selection, the temperature controller controls the hair Thermal stops heating.
Preferably, the temperature controller is additionally provided with display device, and the display device can show all heat generating devices Heating temperature and heating duration.
Preferably, the pad edge is built-in with the socket that can be connected with the temperature controller, and the socket, which is equipped with, to be protected Shell is protected, the line terminal being connected with all heat generating devices is provided in the socket.
In technical solution provided by the utility model, Novel electric heat pad includes pad and the different zones in pad is arranged Multiple heat generating devices, and the temperature controller for controlling heat generating device heating temperature, a region are provided at least one fever Device.Temperature controller is equipped with reception of wireless signals module and the multiple and one-to-one temperature setting module of heat generating device, a temperature Degree setup module is used to be arranged the preset value of a corresponding heat generating device heating temperature, and wherein temperature setting module is used for basis The preset value of heating temperature is arranged in the temperature value that user inputs in temperature controller;It is additionally operable to be received according to reception of wireless signals module The temperature value that external smart terminal is sent, is arranged the preset value of heating temperature.So set, remote operation change electricity may be implemented Heat pad heating temperature etc., avoid electric pad not at one's side, the situation that is awkward occurs.Electric pad is equipped with multiple regions simultaneously, Can meet people the needs of different phase, human body different parts etc. are to heating temperature.
In the preferred embodiment of the utility model, Novel electric heat pad further includes being arranged in pad and on heat generating device The shielded layer of side.So set, the electromagenetic wave radiation of electric pad generation can be shielded, reduce what Electromagnetic Wave Radiation on Human generated Harm.
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In order to illustrate the embodiment of the utility model or the technical proposal in the existing technology more clearly, below will be to embodiment Or attached drawing needed to be used in the description of the prior art is briefly described, it should be apparent that, the accompanying drawings in the following description is only It is some embodiments of the utility model, for those of ordinary skill in the art, in the premise not made the creative labor Under, other drawings may also be obtained based on these drawings.
Fig. 1 is the structural schematic diagram of Novel electric heat pad in the utility model embodiment.
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Pad -1, temperature controller -2.
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Present embodiment provides a kind of Novel electric heat pad, it can be achieved that remote control, avoid electric pad not at one's side, The situation being awkward occurs;Electric pad is equipped with multiple regions simultaneously, can meet people in different phase, human body different parts Deng the demand to heating temperature.
Hereinafter, being illustrated to embodiment with reference to attached drawing.In addition, embodiments illustrated below is not to recorded in claim Utility model content rise any restriction effect.In addition, the full content of the composition represented by following example is not limited to make Necessary to solution for the utility model recorded in claim.
It please refers to attached drawing 1, Novel electric heat pad provided in this embodiment, including pad 1 and different zones is set in pad 1 Multiple heat generating devices, and the temperature controller 2 for controlling heat generating device heating temperature, a region be provided at least one hair Thermal.Temperature controller 2 is equipped with reception of wireless signals module and multiple with the one-to-one temperature setting module of heat generating device, one Temperature setting module is used to be arranged the preset value of a corresponding heat generating device heating temperature, and wherein temperature setting module is used for root According to the temperature value that user inputs in temperature controller 2, the preset value of heat generating device heating temperature is set;It is additionally operable to be connect according to wireless signal It receives module and receives the temperature value that external smart terminal is sent, the preset value of heat generating device heating temperature is set.So set, even if Electric pad at one's side, directly cannot not use temperature controller to change heated condition, can also be mechanical, electrical by external smart terminal such as hand Brain etc. realizes the remote control to electric pad;Electric pad different zones can also be controlled respectively simultaneously, meet people in difference The requirement to heating temperature such as stage, human body different parts, easy to use, simple operation.
It should be noted that the above-mentioned heat generating device in some embodiments can be heater wire group.Heater wire group may be used Silica gel heating line group, carbon fiber heating wire group add without magnetic circle heater wire group, polyvinyl chloride (Polyvinyl Chloride, PVC) The heater wire group of hot line group or other materials.According to the size reasonable Arrangement heater wire group in each region of electric pad, ensure The heating effect of electric pad.
In some embodiments, it in order to meet user when in use to the demand for heat of different parts, for example can will pad Body 1 is divided to for two heating regions, as shown in Figure 1, for two parts in left and right.For example, when people lies on electric pad, to foot and the back of the body When portion needs different heating temperatures, you can set two regions to different heating temperatures by temperature controller 2, when use more Add convenience, hommization.It should be noted that " left side " and " right side " mentioned above refers to electric pad placement state as shown in Figure 1 When meaning.
In the preferred embodiment of the present embodiment, electric pad further includes the temperature-sensing probe that the different zones in pad 1 are arranged, respectively Temperature-sensing probe in a region can temperature setting module corresponding with region be communicably connected.Temperature-sensing probe is used for The heating temperature for measuring heat generating device, can delicately perceive the variation of its ambient temperature.In each region, when its temperature-sensitive is visited When the real time temperature for the heat generating device that head measures is more than the preset value of heating temperature, information is fed back into corresponding temperature setting mould Block, then temperature controller 2, which controls the heat generating device in the region, makes the reduction of its heating temperature, until above-mentioned preset value;When temperature-sensing probe is surveyed When the real time temperature of the heat generating device obtained is less than the preset value of heating temperature, then temperature controller 2, which controls heat generating device, makes its fever temperature Degree increases, until above-mentioned preset value.So set, the heating temperature of each region can be adjusted accurately, keep in the region Temperature is invariable.It should be noted that in order to improve the accuracy of heating temperature adjusting, it can be according to the size of heating surface (area) (HS Several temperature-sensing probes are set, to meet the use of electric pad.
Further, temperature controller 2 is additionally provided with the wireless signal transmission that can be communicated with the temperature-sensing probe in all areas The temperature for the heat generating device that temperature-sensing probe measures is sent to external smart terminal such as by module by wireless signal transmitting module Mobile phone, computer etc..So set, intelligent terminal can monitor the heating temperature of electric pad each region, facilitate remote control When grasp its heated condition, in case change when refer to.
In some embodiments, electric pad further includes the shielded layer being arranged in pad 1, is located at the top of heat generating device, this The electromagenetic wave radiation that sample setting generates when can be worked with shield heating device reduces the harm that Electromagnetic Wave Radiation on Human generates, Such as heart rate, blood pressure raising accelerated breathing, pants, perspires, especially for elderly and infirm or cardiac, baby Child is more safe and reliable when using.To solve the problems, such as that the electromagenetic wave radiation that electric pad generates brings harmful effect.
Further, above-mentioned shielded layer is foil shielding layer or copper mesh shielded layer.Wherein copper mesh shielded layer can be pure Copper mesh shielded layer, or tin-coated copper net shielded layer.With the increase of shielded layer count and the number of plies, shield effectiveness It can enhance therewith, the shielded layer of different materials, different size can be selected according to actual conditions.Other can certainly be selected to play The polymeric barrier layer materials of equivalent effect.
In some embodiments, electric pad further includes the flame-retardant layer being arranged in pad 1, is located at the lower section of heat generating device. The material of flame-retardant layer can be retardant cotton, have permanent fire retardant, moisture absorption, it is ventilative, soft, elastic it is lasting, heat-insulated get well etc. spies Point.When retardant cotton is burnt, only a small amount of flue gas, not dissolved drip, do not discharge poison gas, have from going out effect, original shape kept after charing Shape.It is arranged such, it is ensured that it is safer when use, prevent having fire hazard when heat generating device longevity of service.
In addition, electric pad further includes the damp-proof layer being arranged in pad 1, it is located at the lower section of heat generating device.Damp-proof layer can be with Using moisture-proof base fabric or other waterproof materials.It is arranged such, it is ensured that pad is dried, and prevents heat generating device from making moist generation Situations such as short-circuit.
In the preferred embodiment of the present embodiment, temperature controller 2 is additionally provided with heats the more of duration for all heat generating devices to be arranged A heating time selecting module, a heating time selecting module control a corresponding heat generating device, and the two corresponds.It is each Heating time selecting module is equipped with multiple default heating times, for example three default heating times can be arranged:4 hours, it is 8 small When and 12 hours.Heating time selecting module can select heating of any default heating time as its corresponding heat generating device Duration;When the working time of the heat generating device reaching selected default heating time, temperature controller 2, which controls heat generating device, makes it Stop heating.So set, for the heat generating device in each region, when can set heating according to the different demands of user It is long, it is easy to use, it is not necessary to which that worry forgets to close electric pad, even if can set heating time night use, using more trusting It is convenient.
In some embodiments, temperature controller 2 is additionally provided with display device, can show the heating temperature of all heat generating devices and add Hot duration, so set, user can be facilitated intuitively to check the working condition of electric pad each region, it is easy to use.
In addition, above-mentioned display device can be digital display screen, the heating temperature of each region can be shown simultaneously and is added The hot time.May be digital display screen and indicator light, digital display screen is used to show the heating temperature of each region;Indicator light There are multigroup, each group indicator light and each region one-to-one correspondence, every group is multiple, wherein an indicator light in every group represents one in advance If heating time;When a default heating time is selected in a region, then its corresponding indicator light lights.
In the preferred embodiment of the present embodiment, 1 edge of pad of electric pad be built-in with can be connected with temperature controller 2 insert Mouthful, the line terminal being connected with all heat generating devices is provided in socket, socket is equipped with protection shell for protecting inside it Circuit.So set, pad and temperature controller are independently arranged, if one of them failure can be convenient to overhaul or be replaced.
In addition, the fabrics fabric such as cotton, non-woven fabrics may be used in 1 surface of pad of electric pad, lint face can also be used Difference can be used to meet the different demands of user by wrapping strip sewing bound edge in material, leather fabric, PVC fabrics etc., edge Pattern etc., beautiful and generous, good decorative property.Electric pad can be different shapes, the different size such as rectangular, round, for people It is used when sleep rest, amusement and recreation.
Below content combine above-mentioned each embodiment, the utility model electric pad is specifically described, the present embodiment it is excellent Novel electric heat pad in scheme is selected to include pad 1 and multiple heat generating devices of different zones are set in pad 1, and for controlling The temperature controller 2 of heat generating device heating temperature.Pad 1 is divided to for two heating regions, is respectively equipped in each heating region corresponding Heat generating device.Temperature controller 2 be equipped with reception of wireless signals module and wireless signal transmitting module and it is multiple respectively with heat generating device One-to-one temperature setting module and heating time selecting module.
One temperature setting module is used to be arranged the preset value of a corresponding heat generating device heating temperature, and wherein temperature is set The temperature value that module can be inputted according to user in temperature controller 2 is set, the preset value of heat generating device heating temperature is set;It can be with root The temperature value of the transmissions such as external smart terminal such as mobile phone, computer is received according to reception of wireless signals module, setting heat generating device generates heat The preset value of temperature.
Electric pad further includes the temperature-sensing probe that the different zones in pad 1 are arranged, and the temperature-sensing probe in each region can Temperature setting module corresponding with region is communicably connected.Temperature-sensing probe is used to measure the fever temperature of heat generating device Degree, can delicately perceive the variation of its ambient temperature.In each region, when the reality for the heat generating device that its temperature-sensing probe measures When Shi Wendu is more than the preset value of heating temperature, information is fed back into corresponding temperature setting module, then temperature controller 2 controls the area Heat generating device in domain makes the reduction of its heating temperature, until above-mentioned preset value;When the real-time temperature for the heat generating device that temperature-sensing probe measures When degree is less than the preset value of heating temperature, then temperature controller 2, which controls heat generating device, makes its heating temperature increase, until above-mentioned preset value.
Wireless signal transmitting module can be connected with what the temperature-sensing probe in all areas can communicate, can visit temperature-sensitive The temperature for the heat generating device that head measures is sent to external smart terminal, such as mobile phone, computer.
One heating time selecting module is used to be arranged the heating duration of a corresponding heat generating device, each heating time choosing It selects module and is all provided with that there are three default heating times:4 hours, 8 hours and 12 hours.Heating time selecting module can select any Default heating duration of the heating time as its corresponding heat generating device;Reach selected when the working time of the heat generating device When default heating time, temperature controller 2, which controls heat generating device, makes it stop heating.
Shielded layer, flame-retardant layer, damp-proof layer are provided in pad 1, wherein flame-retardant layer and damp-proof layer is respectively positioned on heat generating device Lower section, shielded layer are located at the top of heat generating device, for shielding the electromagenetic wave radiation generated when electric pad work.Temperature controller 2 is set There is display screen, the heating temperature for showing each region and multigroup heating time indicator light, each group indicator light and each region Correspond, every group be three, respectively correspond to three default heating times, when a region select a default heating time, Then its corresponding indicator light lights.
So set, remote control electric pad heating temperature etc. may be implemented in Novel electric heat pad provided in this embodiment, keep away Exempt from electric pad not at one's side, the case where being awkward occur, while electric pad subregion independent control meets people in not same order The requirement to heating temperature such as section, human body different parts;The electromagenetic wave radiation generated when electric pad work can also be shielded, is reduced The harm that Electromagnetic Wave Radiation on Human generates.Simultaneously temperature-sensing probe setting make electric pad each region can accurate temperature adjustment, Keep temperature constant.
The foregoing description of the disclosed embodiments enables professional and technical personnel in the field to realize or use this practicality new Type.Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and determine herein The General Principle of justice can be realized in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present utility model.Cause This, the utility model is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, and is to fit to and principles disclosed herein The widest range consistent with features of novelty.

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1. a kind of Novel electric heat pad, which is characterized in that including:
Pad (1);
Multiple heat generating devices in the pad (1) interior different zones are set, and a region is provided at least one described Heat generating device;
Temperature controller (2) for controlling the heat generating device heating temperature, the temperature controller (2) are equipped with reception of wireless signals module With the multiple and one-to-one temperature setting module of the heat generating device, a temperature setting module is for being arranged accordingly The preset value of one heat generating device heating temperature, wherein the temperature setting module is used for according to user in the temperature controller (2) temperature value inputted, is arranged the preset value of the heating temperature;It is additionally operable to be received according to the reception of wireless signals module outer The temperature value that portion's intelligent terminal is sent, is arranged the preset value of the heating temperature.
2. Novel electric heat pad as described in claim 1, which is characterized in that further include that not same district is arranged in the pad (1) Domain and the temperature-sensing probe that can be communicated with the temperature setting module in the region, the temperature-sensing probe is for measuring institute State the heating temperature of heat generating device;When the temperature that the temperature-sensing probe measures is more than the preset value, temperature controller (2) control Making the heating temperature of the heat generating device reduces;When the temperature that the temperature-sensing probe measures is less than the preset value, the temperature Control the heating temperature raising that device (2) controls the heat generating device.
3. Novel electric heat pad as claimed in claim 2, which is characterized in that the temperature controller (2) is additionally provided with can be with all institutes The wireless signal transmitting module that the temperature-sensing probe in region can communicate is stated, the temperature that the temperature-sensing probe measures is passed through The wireless signal transmitting module is sent to the intelligent terminal.
4. Novel electric heat pad as described in claim 1, which is characterized in that further include setting in the pad (1) and be located at Shielded layer above the heat generating device.
5. Novel electric heat pad as claimed in claim 4, which is characterized in that the shielded layer is foil shielding layer or copper mesh screen Cover layer.
6. Novel electric heat pad as described in claim 1, which is characterized in that further include setting in the pad (1) and be located at Flame-retardant layer below the heat generating device.
7. Novel electric heat pad as described in claim 1, which is characterized in that further include setting in the pad (1) and be located at Damp-proof layer below the heat generating device.
8. Novel electric heat pad as described in claim 1, which is characterized in that the temperature controller (2) is additionally provided with all for being arranged Multiple heating time selecting modules of the heat generating device heating duration, the heating time selecting module control corresponding one A heat generating device, wherein the heating time selecting module is equipped with multiple default heating times, the heating time selection Module can select heating duration of any default heating time as the heat generating device;When reaching the described pre- of selection If when heating time, the temperature controller (2) controls the heat generating device and stops heating.
9. Novel electric heat pad as claimed in claim 8, which is characterized in that the temperature controller (2) is additionally provided with display device, described Display device can show the heating temperature and heating duration of all heat generating devices.
10. Novel electric heat pad as described in claim 1, which is characterized in that pad (1) edge be built-in with can with it is described The socket that temperature controller (2) is connected, the socket are equipped with protection shell, are provided with and all heat generating devices in the socket The line terminal being connected.
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