US20220232985A1

US20220232985A1 - Thermal regulating chair

Info

Publication number: US20220232985A1
Application number: US17/157,615
Authority: US
Inventors: Lorena Fulton
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2021-01-25
Filing date: 2021-01-25
Publication date: 2022-07-28

Abstract

A thermal regulating chair, including a main body, including a seat portion to receive a user thereon, and a back portion movably disposed on at least a portion of the seat portion, a first thermal regulating assembly disposed within at least a portion of the seat portion to adjust a temperature level of the seat portion, and a second thermal regulating assembly disposed within at least a portion of the back portion to adjust a temperature level of the back portion.

Description

BACKGROUND

1. Field

The present general inventive concept relates generally to a chair, and particularly, to a thermal regulating chair.

2. Description of the Related Art

Modern day beach and/or outdoor chairs are susceptible to temperature changes depending on weather conditions. For example, a beach chair left outside is often exposed to an external light source (e.g., the Sun), causing the beach chair to get hot after several hours. As a result, the beach chair will be uncomfortable for any user. Conversely, leaving the beach chair outside in evenings may cause the beach chair to be too cold.
However, the beach chair and/or the outdoor chair have no means to regulate temperature. Thus, the beach chair and/or the outdoor chair is at the mercy of the elements.
Therefore, there is a need for a chair that has a means to regulate temperature based on a preference of the user.

SUMMARY

The present general inventive concept provides a thermal regulating chair.
Additional features and utilities of the present general inventive concept will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the general inventive concept.
The foregoing and/or other features and utilities of the present general inventive concept may be achieved by providing a thermal regulating chair, including a main body, including a seat portion to receive a user thereon, and a back portion movably disposed on at least a portion of the seat portion, a first thermal regulating assembly disposed within at least a portion of the seat portion to adjust a temperature level of the seat portion, and a second thermal regulating assembly disposed within at least a portion of the back portion to adjust a temperature level of the back portion.
The first thermal regulating assembly and the second thermal regulating assembly each may store at least one thermal pack therein.
The first thermal regulating assembly and the second thermal regulating assembly each may include a refrigeration system to adjust the temperature level.
The first thermal regulating assembly and the second thermal regulating assembly each may include a plurality of pipes using water to adjust the temperature level.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

These and/or other features and utilities of the present generally inventive concept will become apparent and more readily appreciated from the following description of the embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of a thermal regulating chair, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Various example embodiments (a.k.a., exemplary embodiments) will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings in which some example embodiments are illustrated. In the figures, the thicknesses of lines, layers and/or regions may be exaggerated for clarity.
Accordingly, while example embodiments are capable of various modifications and alternative forms, embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the figures and will herein be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intent to limit example embodiments to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, example embodiments are to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the disclosure. Like numbers refer to like/similar elements throughout the detailed description.
It is understood that when an element is referred to as being “connected” or “coupled” to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly connected” or “directly coupled” to another element, there are no intervening elements present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.).
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes” and/or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art. However, should the present disclosure give a specific meaning to a term deviating from a meaning commonly understood by one of ordinary skill, this meaning is to be taken into account in the specific context this definition is given herein.

LIST OF COMPONENTS

- Thermal Regulating Chair 100
- Main Body 110
- Seat Portion 111
- Back Portion 112
- Legs 113
- Arms 114
- First Thermal Regulating Assembly 120
- First Regulating Body 121
- First Aperture 122
- Second Thermal Regulating Assembly 130
- Second Regulating Body 131
- Second Aperture 132

FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of a thermal regulating chair 100, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.
The thermal regulating chair 100 may be constructed from at least one of metal, plastic, wood, ceramic, and rubber, etc., but is not limited thereto.
The thermal regulating chair 100 may include a main body 110, a first thermal regulating assembly 120, and a second thermal regulating assembly 130, but is not limited thereto.
Referring to FIG. 1, the main body 110 is illustrated to be a beach chair. However, the main body 110 may be an outdoor chair, a dining chair, an office chair, a folding chair, an inflatable chair, or any other chair known to one of ordinary skill in the art, but is not limited thereto.
The main body 110 may include a seat portion 111, a back portion 112, a plurality of legs 113, and a plurality of arms 114, but is not limited thereto.
The seat portion 111 may be movably (i.e. pivotally and/or hingedly) disposed on at least a portion of the back portion 112. In other words, the seat portion 111 and/or the back portion 112 may fold with respect to each other. Moreover, the seat portion 111 may receive a user thereon.
Additionally, the back portion 112 may receive the user thereon. For example, the seat portion 111 may allow the user to sit, and the back portion 112 may support a back of the user.
The plurality of legs 113 may be disposed on at least a portion of the seat portion 111. The plurality of legs 113 may support the seat portion 111 thereon.
The plurality of arms 114 may be disposed on at least a portion of the plurality of legs 113. Also, the plurality of arms 114 may receive at least a portion of the user, such as arms of the user.
The first thermal regulating assembly 120 may include a first regulating body 121 and a first aperture 122, but is not limited thereto.
The first regulating body 121 may include a temperature insulated material (e.g., thermal fabrics, polyester, aluminum), but is not limited thereto.
Referring again to FIG. 1, the first regulating body 121 is illustrated to have a size (i.e. length and width) less than a size of the seat portion 111. However, the first regulating body 121 may have the same size of the seat portion 111 to provide better cooling and/or heating of the seat portion 111 than a smaller size of the first regulating body 121.
The first regulating body 121 may be detachably connected to at least a portion of the seat portion 111, such as a latch, a rope, a wire, a magnet, and/or an adhesive. Moreover, the first regulating body 121 may store at least one thermal pack 10 (i.e. a hot pack, a cold pack) therein. As such, the first regulating body 121 may increase and/or decrease a temperature level of the seat portion 111 in response to receiving the at least one thermal pack 10. In other words, the first regulating body 121 may adjust the temperature level of the seat portion 111 based on a preference of the user.
The first aperture 122 may be disposed on at least a portion of the first regulating body 121. The first aperture 122 may be closed in a first position and opened in a second position. As such, the first aperture 122 may prevent access within the first regulating body 121 in the first position and allow access within the first regulating body 121 in the second position. As such, the first regulating body 121 may receive the at least one thermal pack 10 through the first aperture 122.
Alternatively, the first thermal regulating assembly 120 may be any type of refrigeration system known to one of ordinary skill in the art, which may include a condenser, a fan, a coolant/refrigerant, a coil system, etc. As such, the first thermal regulating assembly 120 may inject cold air within the seat portion 111. Also, the first thermal regulating assembly 120 may use a heating system of coils that transfers heat to the seat portion 111. Furthermore, the first thermal regulating assembly 120 may use a pump and a plurality of pipes that store water to transfer heat and/or provide heat to the seat portion 111 by moving water through the seat portion 111 with the pump.
The second thermal regulating assembly 130 may include a second regulating body 131 and a second aperture 132, but is not limited thereto.
The second regulating body 131 may include a temperature insulated material (e.g., thermal fabrics, polyester, aluminum), but is not limited thereto.
Referring again to FIG. 1, the second regulating body 131 is illustrated to have a size (i.e. length and width) less than a size of the back portion 112. However, the second regulating body 131 may have the same size of the back portion 112 to provide better cooling and/or heating of the back portion 112 than a smaller size of the second regulating body 131.
The second regulating body 131 may be detachably connected to at least a portion of the back portion 112, such as a latch, a rope, a wire, a magnet, and/or an adhesive. Moreover, the second regulating body 131 may store another at least one thermal pack 10 (i.e. a hot pack, a cold pack) therein. As such, the second regulating body 131 may increase and/or decrease a temperature level of the back portion 112 in response to receiving the another at least one thermal pack 10. In other words, the second regulating body 131 may adjust the temperature level of the back portion 112 based on a preference of the user.
The second aperture 132 may be disposed on at least a portion of the second regulating body 131. The second aperture 132 may be closed in a first position and opened in a second position. As such, the second aperture 132 may prevent access within the second regulating body 131 in the first position and allow access within the second regulating body 131 in the second position. As such, the second regulating body 131 may receive the another at least one thermal pack 10 through the second aperture 132.
Alternatively, the second thermal regulating assembly 130 may be any type of refrigeration system known to one of ordinary skill in the art, which may include a condenser, a fan, a coolant/refrigerant, a coil system, etc. As such, the second thermal regulating assembly 130 may inject cold air within the back portion 112. Also, the second thermal regulating assembly 130 may use a heating system of coils that transfers heat to the back portion 112. Furthermore, the second thermal regulating assembly 130 may use a pump and a plurality of pipes that store water to transfer heat and/or provide heat to the back portion 112 by moving water through the back portion 112 with the pump.
Therefore, the thermal regulating chair 100 may regulate the temperature level thereof. As such, the thermal regulating chair 100 may provide enhanced comfort to the user.
The present general inventive concept may include a thermal regulating chair 100, including a main body 110, including a seat portion 111 to receive a user thereon, and a back portion 112 movably disposed on at least a portion of the seat portion 111, a first thermal regulating assembly 120 disposed within at least a portion of the seat portion 111 to adjust a temperature level of the seat portion 111, and a second thermal regulating assembly 130 disposed within at least a portion of the back portion 112 to adjust a temperature level of the back portion 112.
The first thermal regulating assembly 120 and the second thermal regulating assembly 130 each may store at least one thermal pack 10 therein.
The first thermal regulating assembly 120 and the second thermal regulating assembly 130 each may include a refrigeration system to adjust the temperature level.
The first thermal regulating assembly 120 and the second thermal regulating assembly 130 each may include a plurality of pipes using water to adjust the temperature level.
Although a few embodiments of the present general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made in these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A thermal regulating chair, comprising:

a main body, comprising:

a seat portion to receive a user thereon, and

a back portion movably disposed on at least a portion of the seat portion;

a first thermal regulating assembly disposed within at least a portion of the seat portion on an edge of the seat portion at a first distance furthest away from the back portion to adjust a temperature level of the seat portion; and

a second thermal regulating assembly disposed within at least a portion of the back portion on an edge of the back portion at a second distance furthest away from the seat portion to adjust a temperature level of the back portion.

2. The thermal regulating chair of claim 1, wherein the first thermal regulating assembly and the second thermal regulating assembly each store at least one thermal pack therein.

3. The thermal regulating chair of claim 1, wherein the first thermal regulating assembly and the second thermal regulating assembly each comprise a refrigeration system to adjust the temperature level.

4. The thermal regulating chair of claim 1, wherein the first thermal regulating assembly and the second thermal regulating assembly each comprise a plurality of pipes using water to adjust the temperature level.

5. A thermal regulating chair, comprising:

a main body, comprising:

a seat portion to receive a user thereon, and

a back portion movably disposed on at least a portion of the seat portion;

a first thermal regulating assembly, comprising:

a first regulating body disposed within at least a portion of the seat portion to adjust a temperature level of the seat portion, and

a first aperture disposed on at least a portion of the first regulating body and an edge of the seat portion at a first distance furthest away from the back portion to facilitate access within the first regulating body; and

a second thermal regulating assembly, comprising:

a second regulating body disposed within at least a portion of the back portion to adjust a temperature level of the back portion, and

a second aperture disposed on at least a portion of the second regulating body and an edge of the back portion at a second distance furthest away from the seat portion to facilitate access within the second regulating body.