SK1782020U1 - Independent local heating system - Google Patents

Abstract

An independent local heating system is described for heating different parts of the human or animal body and / or various objects, which consists of a belt (1) with at least one pocket (2) and a heating element (3), the heating element (3) being electronic. a device with a rigid casing (4) and a built-in electric battery (5), the outer surface of which is exposed to heating with subsequent heat transfer.

Description

Technical field

The utility model generally applies to household appliances, in particular medical equipment, and is intended for heating various parts of the human or animal body, as well as for heating various objects in field or extreme weather conditions, such as beverage containers, bags, appliances, etc.

Prior art

Known devices include several devices and devices designed to heat various parts of the human body. An example is a hand-held heater for skiers, consisting of an airtight container with a built-in metal disk filled with a chemical which, under normal conditions, undergoes crystallization accompanied by the development of heat. Such chemicals most often contain supersaturated solutions of certain salts.

The chemical in the container starts to generate heat from the moment of activation. For this purpose, it is necessary to push in a metal disk, which immediately begins the crystallization process accompanied by the development of heat. After complete crystallization of the chemical, the hand warmer is put into an initial mode by appropriate conversion of the crystals to a liquid state. As such a process requires heat consumption, its warmer parts and tubes should be heated at low temperatures until the crystals are completely dissolved (see online store https://www.gorgany.com).

The disadvantage of this hand warmer is that the body of its container has a fragile and non-ergonomic shape. It often happens that the crystallization of a chemical is activated due to negligence even when it is not necessary. When attempting to warm the hands, the user may face a current failure of the hand-held heater, as the internal chemical is crystallized and requires a hand-held heater to restore to the initial mode. Thus, such a hand warmer does not guarantee the possibility of providing its functions only if necessary. In addition, if its airtight container is damaged, the chemical may reach the cap or directly on the user.

Another known catalytic hand warmer comprises a metal housing with a cover, which is equipped with a fuel tank with a catalyst located in the inlet area. The catalyst (catalytic network) is a platinum element in the form of a fuse. There is a steel mesh insert inside the fuse. The principle of operation of the catalytic hand warmer is based on the flameless oxidation of highly refined fuel vapors. The catalyst fuse is saturated with fuel vapors, the cover is constructed with through-holes intended for the permanent supply of a small volume of air to the surface of the catalytic network, and the catalyst can be activated by a match or igniter. Upon activation, highly refined fuel vapors undergo slow oxidation accompanied by heat evolution. In addition, the catalytic hand warmer is additionally equipped with a textile bag (see the online store https://kovea.in.ua/catalog/kataliticheskie_grelki/VKH_PW04S.htnil).

A significant advantage of such a hand-held hand warmer in comparison with the previous solution is the construction of its casing characterized by a stable ergonomic shape. However, one of the disadvantages of this known solution is that a catalytic hand warmer requires the use of a fuel of a specific type, which should be of high purity. Indeed, any non-compliance with this requirement may lead to a failure of the hand-held heater. In addition, as soon as the fuel in the tank runs out, a new part of the fuel should be added by pouring it into the tank, while the remnants of the previous part of the fuel must be removed from it. This condition is especially important as we mix the remnants of the previous part of the fuel with the new one significantly reduces its quality. Such manipulations caused by the use of a catalytic hand warmer can therefore be inconvenient and dangerous for the user. A common disadvantage of such and the previous solution is that both hand warmers are not suitable for heating different parts of the body, because their use is limited to the hands only.

Also known is a pocket hand warmer with USB. It is an electronic device with a rigid ergonomic housing, which is equipped with a built-in electronic heating system, called Pebble Hand Warner and containing a built-in additional battery, as well as a built-in flashlight and massage device. The hand warmer is further equipped with a USB cable to store energy from an external system during charging. As it is equipped with a built-in additional battery, this hand-held hand warmer can be used similarly to an energy bank, the so-called power bank, for charging external electronic devices. This USB hand warmer allows three heating modes - see the description at https://mv.mlm-planet.net.ua/katalog/bytovye_pribory/grelki_ portativnye / usb-grelka_dlya_ruk_karmannaya_power_bank.htnil (online shop https://foster.com .ua /) One of the disadvantages of this solution is that such a hand warmer is not suitable for heating various parts of the body, as its use is limited to hand heating only.

Furthermore, a belt heater is known, which is suitable for performing physiotherapeutic procedures at home and consists of two layers of felt, between which a heating system is set. It comprises a heating element (or elements) and conductors for connecting the heating element (s) to an external external electrical network. The heating element is formed as a carbon fiber characterized by sufficient plasticity and resistance to bending. When connected to an external electrical network, the heating element emits infrared rays. This type

SK 178-2020 U1 radiation heats the part of the body covered by the belt and is characterized by other advantages which are typical only for this type of radiation, including prevention of traumatization or drying of the skin, facilitation of blood circulation, elimination of muscle cramps, etc. (see Online Store https://vsevhatu.com/).

One of the disadvantages of a belt heater is that it does not work independently. Due to the modern pace of life, we still use heating equipment only near the outlets is an obviously impractical option and not very realistic for many users.

Also known is a hand warmer with a convertible side, a fixing element provided with a belt (as a fastening element) and a heating element, the belt being designed with a pocket which is provided with a clip at both ends and the heating element being reusable and placed in the bag. taking it out of his pocket. This heater is the closest equivalent of the presented technical solution. The heating element operates and radiates heat caused by a chemical reaction or the emission of microwave radiation (see U.S. Pat. No. 5,499,401, IPC A41D 13/08 of March 19, 1996).

The disadvantage of this closest equivalent solution to the present technical solution is that it uses heaters caused by a chemical reaction or the emission of microwave radiation. On the one hand, heating induced by a chemical reaction is an example of standard heat transfer, because a more heated object transfers heat to a less heated one, while a previous object is heated by energy emitted during the crystallization process. However, as already mentioned, the application of chemicals can be dangerous and the crystallization process can start unexpectedly and also due to the negligence of the user. On the other hand, according to this technical solution, a hand-held heater equipped with a convertible side and a fastening element allows the heat caused by the emission of microwave radiation to be directed and cannot reflect it. However, it is known that microwave radiation is not completely safe for humans, so its use for long-term warming of the hands is questionable.

The essence of the technical solution

The aim of the present technical solution is to develop such an independent local heating system, which on the one hand ensures safe heating and on the other hand the simplicity and versatility of an independent heating system with heat transfer from a heated surface of stable shape combined with its implementation into a fixing structure. j. such a system, which is suitable for heating not only human hands, but also other parts of the human body or the body of an animal, as well as various objects.

This object is achieved in that the independent local heating system comprises a fastening member designed with the possibility of inserting and removing at least one heating element, in which according to the utility model the fastening member is constructed as a belt comprising at least one pocket. The belt is also provided with at least one fastening element, wherein the heating element can be placed in the bag or each bag, while the heating element or each of the heating elements is formed as an electronic device with a fixed casing and built-in electric battery, where the outer surface of its casing is heated and emits heat.

The claimed utility model involves the use of an electronic device with a rigid housing and a built-in electric battery as a heating element, the outer surface of the housing of which is heated and emits heat. Accordingly, any electronic device with a fixed housing and a built-in electric battery whose outer housing is heated and emits heat can be used as the heating element, including the aforementioned hand warmers.

The use of an electronic device with a fixed heating element housing almost completely eliminates the possibility of accidental activation of the heating process, which often occurs when using known hand warmers based on supersaturated saline solutions. As with other electronic devices, the heating element is of course equipped with a switch or switch. The heating element of the independent local heating system can then only be activated by intentional switching on by a person.

The built-in electric battery ensures, in particular, the independence of the operation of the heating element and also, in general, the use of an independent local heating system. The electric battery not only provides the possibility of charging by connecting to an external distribution network or to an external energy source, including energy banks. In addition, in specific embodiments of the utility model, the construction of the electric battery as well as of the heating element itself may allow the electric battery in the heating element to be replaced.

The claimed independent local heating system comprises heating by heat transfer from the heated surface of the heating element shell to the object to be heated. We heat the surface of the casing is secured by energy from an electric battery. In specific cases of use of the utility model, the entire outer surface of the surface of the rigid shell is not heated. The complete or partial heating of the surface of the solid shell surface of the heating element is performed with respect to the determined initial conditions.

In addition, due to the use of an electronic device as a heating element, the possibility of regulating the heating level of this cell or each of these cells is provided. For example, each heating element can

SK 178-2020 U1 that have three, four, five or a different number of heating levels. Accordingly, the heating levels of the independent local heating system will be determined by the heating levels of the heating element or each of the heating elements combined with the number and arrangement of heating elements in the entire independent local heating system.

In accordance with the present utility model, "belt" means any elongate element designed to be attached to a human or animal body, as well as various objects such as beverage containers, handheld devices, etc. The belt is thus an elongate element designed with two ends that can be connected to each other. In most utility embodiments, the belt is made of an elastic material to provide a secure attachment of the independent heating system along with the closest possible contact between the heating element and the heated surface. Thus, it will be appreciated that both ends thereof may be connected to any anchoring elements, including, but not limited to, various staples, rivets, studs, washers, fastex Velcro fasteners, and length regulators, and the like. In special embodiments of the utility model, the ends of the belt may be tied together.

As an elongate element, the belt is designed to be able to control a heated object, which is a versatile system that can be applied to the human or animal body, or any object to be heated. This component is integrated into an independent local heating system and ensures the versatility of the entire independent local heating system. In specific cases of use of the utility model, the strip of the independent local heating system may additionally comprise regulators of various types, such as frames, buckles, etc., which are another tool for ensuring the versatility of the independent local heating system.

The essence of the utility model is that the belt is provided with at least one bag, the heating element being placed in the bag or in each of these bags. However, it is clear that the technical solution comprises a fastening member designed with the possibility of inserting and removing at least one heating element, which can be functionally realized using other equivalent features. Among these options are. i. includes inserting a heating element into a bag or inserting each of the heating elements into bags, in which case the belt bag is designed to be removable and the bags (or each of the bags) are attached to the fastening belt. In both cases, whether the belt is equipped with a pocket or pockets, the possibility of inserting, adjusting and removing the heating element from the belt is ensured.

Belt construction, t. j. its width and length, overall dimensions, number of bags and their size, number and type of fasteners, etc., depend on the setting of the exact initial conditions of the heating element or each of the heating elements placed in the belt bag. It is clear that the number of heating elements, the number of pockets on the belt, as well as the arrangement of them, depend on the specified exact initial conditions, in particular on the surface area to be heated.

For example, in the case where it is necessary to warm a person's hand or chest, the belt will obviously be shorter in length and width in the first case, and the availability of one pocket with a heating element on the belt will suffice. However, heating a human chest requires the use of a belt of greater width and length, and with respect to the area to be heated, the belt may comprise, for example, two, three or four pockets, each of which is provided with a heating element inside. For this reason, the simplicity and versatility of the design of an independent local heating system allows us to heat a wide range of body parts where necessary. In addition, the simplicity and versatility of the construction of an independent local heating system allows its use to heat not only human but also animal body parts, as well as various objects. In addition, another function of the technical solution is that the heating element can serve as a power source for electronic devices, for example in extreme conditions and with the availability of charging, the heating element of an independent local heating system can be used as an energy bank for handheld devices.

Overview of figures in the drawings

Specific examples of an embodiment of an independent local heating system according to the technical solution are shown in the accompanying drawings, where:

FIG. 1 is an example of an embodiment of a heating element in a schematic illustration,

FIG. 2 comprises various embodiments of a fastening strap, where:

FIG. 2a) is an example of an embodiment of a fastening strap with one pocket and fastened with a buckle, FIG. 2b) is an example of an embodiment of a fastening strap with two pockets and fastened with a buckle, FIG. 2c) is an example of an embodiment of an open fastening strap with two pockets, the ends of the strap of which are provided with Velcro,

FIG. 2d) is an example of an embodiment of a fastened fastening strap with four pockets, the ends of the strap of which are provided with Velcro,

FIG. 2e) is an example of an embodiment of a fastening strap fastened with a buckle, the ends of the strap of which are provided with two length regulators with three connecting elements to allow a removable fastening of the bag, FIG. 3 shows an example of mounting a local heating system on a human hand,

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FIG. 4 shows an example of mounting a local heating system on an animal's body,

FIG. 5 shows an example of mounting a local heating system for a tablet,

FIG. 6 shows an example of mounting a local heating system on a food container, and

FIG. 7 shows an example of the attachment of a local heating system to a beverage bottle when fastened with a buckle.

The drawings showing the presented technical solution and the subsequently described examples of a specific embodiment in no way limit the scope of protection stated in the claims, but only clarify the essence of the technical solution.

Examples of embodiments

The claimed independent local heating system comprises a belt 1 with one pocket 2, as shown in FIG. 2a) and FIG. 2e), or with several pockets 2, for example two - see fig. 2b), FIG. 2c) or four - see fig. 2d). However, any number of bags 2 may be used, which according to the specified initial conditions are necessary and sufficient for the chosen use, with a heating element 3 placed in each bag 2.

The utility model involves the use of the electronic device shown in FIG. 1 as a heating element 3. The heating element 3 is formed by a fixed housing 4 with a built-in electric battery 5. In this case, the fixed housing 4 is provided with a switch 6 and a connection connector 7 for connection to an external power source (not shown). The connection connector 7 is primarily designed as a micro USB slot.

The built-in electric battery 5 ensures independence, in particular the operation of the heating element 3 and the generally independent local heating system. In addition, in specific cases of use of the technical solution, the heating element 3 may comprise other connectors which are not shown in the accompanying drawings. The heating element 3 can thus function as an energy bank.

It is also clear that the heating element 3 contains all the other necessary and additional components that are necessary and necessary for its function as an electronic device. Heating element 3 can therefore also function as an energy bank for this reason.

The strip 1 is constructed as a narrow longitudinal element made of elastic or inelastic material, or a combination thereof, and is provided at its ends 8, 9 with fastening elements 10, 11. Said fastening elements can be formed as buckles - see fig. 2a), FIG. 2b), FIG. 2e), Velcro - see fig. 2c), FIG. 2d), buckles - see fig. 7 or on the diagrams by unmarked studs and detachable threads. The belt 1 can be further equipped with length regulators 13 - see fig. 2e).

In special applications, the ends 8, 9 of the strip 1 can be connected to each other by a tie (not shown). The belt 1 of the independent local heating system can additionally be equipped with various control devices (not shown), such as frames, buckles, buckles, etc. The ends 8 and 9 of the strip 1 may additionally comprise various reflective or decorative elements, including stickers, gems, colored stones, embroidery, etc., to suit the aesthetic needs of the user. The bag 2 or each of the pockets 2 is provided with a closing element 12 to prevent it from falling out of the bag 2. The closing element 12 can be formed as a lock, buckle, zipper, lacing, button or protrusion (if the belt is made of e.g. silicone) etc.

Belt 1, t. j. The narrow elongate longitudinal element with two ends 8, 9, which are connected to each other during use, is a versatile system which ensures the versatility of the use of the whole independent local heating system. Materials from which the belt 1 can be made include, but are not limited to, nylon material, silicone, plastic, and the like. The belt 1 can be equipped with length regulators 13. In most cases of using the technical solution according to the utility model, the rigid casing 4 is molded and made of plastic or other material.

In special embodiments of the utility model, the material of the rigid shell 4 of the heating element 3 may be antibacterial. In addition, in specific cases of use of the utility model technical solution, the belt 1 may be provided with at least one pocket 2. The belt 1 may thus be provided with one pocket 2, as shown in FIG. 2a), with two pockets as shown in FIG. 2b) and FIG. 2c), or with four pockets as shown in FIG. 2d) etc.

In particular embodiments of the utility design, the rigid shell 4 and / or the belt 1 may be made of an antibacterial material. For a specific application, the strip 1 in the area of the location of the heating element 3 can be designed to provide limited heat transfer, for example equipped with a synthetic cooler, but this is not limited to this purpose. In specific other cases, the heating element 3 may, for the purpose of ensuring limited heat transfer, be mounted in a bag 2 in a package made of various materials such as cotton, rayon, polyester, etc., these materials not being the only possible limiting examples .

Furthermore, the pocket 2 can be designed as a removable (for example in the form of a removable case according to Fig. 2a). In this embodiment, the side wall of the pocket 2 serving for attachment to the belt 1 and the respective surface of the belt are provided with at least one connecting element 14. The connecting element 14 or each of the connecting elements

SK 178-2020 U1 metal 14, can be formed as a button, label, clip, lock, etc. The bag 2, or each of the bags 2, can be made of the same material as the belt 1 or of different materials. Separate heating elements 3 are arranged in each of the pockets 2. In this case, the heating element 3 is placed in the bag 2 so as to ensure its easy removal and subsequent fitting, so that the heating element 3 and the bag 2 themselves are not damaged during removal and / or insertion. .

The local heating provided by the function of the applied independent system requires heating the outer surface of the rigid shell 4 after activating the heating element 3 and transferring heat in conventional form from the more heated object to the less heated, i.e. from the outer surface of the shell 4 to the heated object area. Furthermore, it is clear that the heat transfer takes place through the side of the bag 2 which is located closer to the heated area. We heat the surface of the hard shell 4 is provided by the energy of the electric battery 5.

The technical solution provides, in particular, heating of the entire outer surface of the rigid jacket 4. By introducing a "microclimate" under clothing, it is possible to quickly achieve a pleasant warming of the whole body using an independent system with local reheating, for example by placing it around the waist.

An independent local heating system can also be used effectively to perform various physiotherapeutic procedures at home, including the treatment of ischemia, osteochondrosis, seizures, cystitis and a wide range of other diseases, as well as long-term body warming (for eight hours or longer), overheating internal organs, suppression pain in all back zones, we overheat the kidneys and body parts of athletes before and / or after exercise, we maintain a constant body temperature in adverse weather conditions, facilitating local blood circulation and many other procedures. In specific cases of use of the technical solution, the entire outer surface of the rigid shell 4 is not heated, but only a part thereof. The heating of the entire surface of the rigid jacket 4 of the heating element 3 on the strip 1 or a part thereof is carried out with respect to the set initial conditions.

In addition, the heating element 3, or each of the heating elements 3, may have one, two, three, four, five or a different number of heating levels. The heating levels of the claimed independent systems are determined by the heating levels of the heating element 3 or of each of the heating elements 3 in combination with the number and arrangement of the heating elements 3 in the entire independent local heating system.

In specific cases of using the technical solution according to the utility model, the bag 2 and / or the belt 1 and / or the rigid jacket 4 of the heating element 3 can be made of an antibacterial material.

An independent local heating system is used as follows:

As shown in FIG. 3, it is possible to use an independent local heating system, formed by a belt 1 with at least one pocket 2 for local heating outside the central zone of the forearm. In this case, the fastening elements 10 and 11 fixed at the ends 8 and 9 of the belt 1 are connected and the heating element 3 is placed in the pocket 2 of the belt 1, the pocket 2 being closed by a closing element 12. The independent local heating system is attached to the hand by placing it in the middle zone. forearms by connecting the two ends 8 and 9 of the belt 1 by inserting the fastening elements 10 and 11 into each other.

As shown in FIG. 4, locally heating the cat's back, especially in the kidney area, is carried out by means of an independent local heating system formed by a belt 1 equipped with two pockets 2 by heating elements 3, where fastening elements 10, 11 are installed at the ends 8 and 9 of the belt 1. are located in each of the pockets 2 of the belt 1, each pocket 2 being closed by closing elements 12. An independent local heating system is mounted on the animal's back so as to be placed in the kidney area of the animal by connecting two ends 8 and 9 of the belt 1 to suitably adjusted the fastening elements 10 and 11 of the belt L

In particular embodiments of the utility model, the strip 1 in the area of the heating element 3 may be housed in a non-removable housing made of heat-blocking materials so that the system provides limited heat transfer and / or prevents contamination and / or wetting and / or abrasion of the strip 1. such as cotton, rayon, synthetic cooler, polyester, and this list of materials is not limited to this.

In addition, the case may, in specific embodiments, contain various reflective or decorative elements, including stickers, gems, colored stones, embroidery, etc., to suit the aesthetic needs of the user.

Also, the pocket 2 can be made removable and the walls of the bag 2 can be provided with at least one connecting element 14, which can be made as a button, Velcro, buckle, lock, etc. The bag 2 can be made of either the same material as the belt 1 or these can be made of different materials.

In special cases of use of the technical solution, the heating element 3 and / or the pocket 2 of the belt 1 may be formed as sealed and made of waterproof materials, for example neoprene, trilaminate, rubberized fabric, waterproof fabric and / or may be provided with a waterproof zipper and the like. , said special embodiments not being limited by this list.

In other non-illustrated embodiments of the utility model, the pocket 2 of the belt 1 can be made together with another additional pocket or bags, and / or with a variable fastening, for example after

SK 178-2020 U1 by means of carabiners, buckles, buckles, buttons, etc., enabling storage or carrying and / or fastening, for example of foodstuffs and / or hand-held mobile devices, or other objects and devices. The second bag 2 can also be sewn on the outside to the bag 2 and is intended for storing and heating food and electronic bag devices on the belt 1, directly when the belt 1 is worn.

In addition, in specific embodiments of the utility model, the ends 8 and 9 of the belt 1 may be designed to allow the bag 2 to be quickly replaced to meet the aesthetic needs of the user, e.g., to change the color of the belt 1 and / or quickly replace damaged parts of the belt 1, or changing the length of the belt 1 and the like.

Also in special utility cases not shown, the ends 8 and 9 of the belt 1 and / or the pockets 2 of the belt 1 may additionally contain various reflective or decorative elements, including stickers, stickers, colored stones, embroidery, etc., to meet the aesthetic needs of the user.

In other specific non-illustrated embodiments of the utility model, the bag 2 of the belt 1 may be formed with a window so as to provide easy visual inspection of indicators and parameter settings of possible activities of the heating element 3, such as temperature level mode, vibration mode, lamp mode and the like. The window can be made of mesh, clear plastic and / or clear silicone, or other materials.

In other specific embodiments of the utility model, when the belt 1 is designed with two or more pockets 2, a connection can be designed in the area between the pockets 2 of the belt 1 to be variable so as to ensure a possible change of distance between the pockets 2 of the belt 1, i. j. for a more precise positioning of the heating element 3 on the belt 1. This can be solved by using plastic parts and / or buckles and / or buttons and / or Velcro strips, or other common modifications.

In addition, in specific utility cases not shown, the heating element 3 may be designed with a wireless and cable connection, for example a Bluetooth connection, infrared connectivity, a Wi-Fi connection, etc., with other mobile devices for collecting and / or processing information, and / or or setting parameters for the possibilities of operation of the system, the enumeration of said options not limiting the use of an independent local heating system for other parts of the human body or animal bodies and / or other objects and serving only to understand the essence of the present solution.

Thus, the present utility model provides safe local heating due to heat transfer from the heated surface of the housing 4 of the heating element 3 to the area to be heated, and at the same time provides simplicity and versatility in the construction of an independent local heating system allowing different parts of the human body to be heated; animals and / or various objects.

Industrial applicability

An independent local heating system can be effectively used to perform various physiotherapeutic procedures at home, including the treatment of sciatica, osteochondrosis, convulsions, cystitis and a wide range of other diseases, as well as long-term body warming (for 8 hours or more), overheating internal organs, pain management In all neck zones, when the kidneys and body parts of athletes overheat before / after exercise, we maintain a constant body temperature under adverse weather conditions, facilitating local blood circulation and many other procedures.

Claims (6)

An independent local heating system comprising a fastening member allowing the insertion and removal of at least one heating element, characterized in that the fastening member is formed as a belt (1) provided with at least one pocket (2) and the heating element (3) is removably storable into a bag (2) or bags (2), the heating element (3) or each individual heating element (3) being an electronic device with a rigid housing (4) and a built-in electric battery (5), the outer surface of which is a heating surface with subsequent heat transfer. Independent local heating system according to claim 1, characterized in that the surface 10 of the entire outer surface of the rigid shell (4) is a surface for heating and subsequent heat transfer. Independent local heating system according to claim 1, characterized in that a part of the area of the outer surface of the rigid shell (4) is the area for heating and subsequent heat transfer. Independent local heating system according to claim 1, characterized in that the strip (1) is made of an elastic material. 15 Independent local heating system according to claim 1, characterized in that the strip (1) is made of an inelastic material. Independent local heating system according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one pocket (2) is removable from the belt (1).