WO2019206356A1 - Cooling/heating device for regulating the temperature of an ear lobe - Google Patents
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- Cooling / heating device for controlling a temperature of an earlobe
- the invention relates to a cooling / heating device for controlling a temperature of an earlobe, an external control device for a portable cooling / heating device for controlling a temperature of an earlobe, and an arrangement for controlling a temperature of an earlobe.
- the effects of hot flashes can be minimized by cooling the earlobe and increasing the well-being of the person.
- the earlobe is very close to the hypothalamus, a small part of the brain that serves as a command center for numerous body functions such as body temperature control, and responds to internal and external stimuli, thus making adjustments.
- body temperature control a small part of the brain that serves as a command center for numerous body functions such as body temperature control, and responds to internal and external stimuli, thus making adjustments.
- it can be achieved by pulse-like cooling effects that the body cools down easily. Humans can then begin to feel the temperatures more conscious and thus stabilize the temperature sensation.
- the object of the present invention is therefore defined by the provision of an improved portable cooling / heating device for controlling a temperature of an earlobe which can simultaneously serve as a decorative element.
- a portable cooling / heating device for controlling a temperature of an earlobe comprises an ear element configured to releasably secure the cooling / heating device to the earlobe, a Peltier element configured to cool or to access the earlobe a temperature sensor configured to detect the temperature of the earlobe, a radiating element configured to radiate energy radiating from the Peltier element in the form of heat or cold from the Peltier element, and a control interface set up releasably connected to an external control device for controlling the Peltier element, wherein the radiating element is at least partially formed as a decorative element.
- CONFIRMATION COPY to radiate the unnecessary heat or cold. In other words, approximately the same amount of energy that must be expended to cool or heat the earlobe must be emitted elsewhere in the Peltier element as opposite energy. If the Peltier element is to cool on one side, heat is generated on another side of the Peltier element with approximately the same energy, which should be dissipated as quickly as possible.
- the Peltier element is arranged between the ear element and the emission element.
- the temperature sensor is arranged on the ear element.
- the temperature sensor is preferably arranged on the inside of the ear clip so that the temperature sensor has the best possible contact with the earlobe. In this way, the temperature of the earlobe can be determined particularly reliable.
- a protective layer for example made of silicone or rubber, is arranged between the ear element and the earlobe.
- a protective layer for example made of silicone or rubber, is arranged between the ear element and the earlobe.
- the protective layer ensures a firm hold of the ear element on the earlobe and prevents slippage of the ear element on the earlobe.
- the Peltier element is merely adapted to heat or cool an earlobe, it is comparatively compact.
- the Peltier element operates at a voltage of 0.4 to 4 volts.
- the temperature sensor comprises an NTC resistor, which is further preferably measured and evaluated in an evaluation unit of the external control device.
- an improved portable cooling / heating device which can serve as a decorative element at the same time.
- the radiating element is made of a material with high thermal conductivity, preferably metal.
- the radiating element is formed from a combination of copper, tin, zinc, steel, silver and / or gold, or are silvered and / or gold-plated.
- an improved portable cooling / heating device which can serve as a decorative element at the same time.
- the radiating element has a multiplicity of radiating ribs which are set up to passively radiate energy from the radiating element.
- Passive radiation requires no active components, such as fans, compared to an active alternative. Since the cooling / heating device is to be worn directly on the ear, attention must be paid to a particularly low-noise implementation of the functionality of the cooling / heating device.
- the passive radiating element requires the largest possible surface area in order to ensure particularly good radiation, ie convection, of energy, in particular heat energy and / or cooling energy.
- an improved portable cooling / heating device which can serve as a decorative element at the same time.
- the radiating ribs form the decorative element.
- the Abstrahlrippen require a particularly large surface, they can be formed simultaneously to a decorative element or in other words design element.
- an improved portable cooling / heating device which can serve as a decorative element at the same time.
- the decorative element has the shape of at least one rose blossom.
- a rose blossom is characterized by a particularly popular design element with a particularly large surface.
- the radiating ribs can ensure both a particularly good radiation of heat or cold, as well as represent a particularly popular decorative element.
- an improved portable cooling / heating device is provided, which can serve as a decorative element at the same time.
- the ear element is designed as an earring or ear clip.
- An ear clip or an earring represent particularly popular and practical attachment forms of decorative elements on an earlobe.
- an improved portable cooling / heating device which can serve as a decorative element at the same time.
- an external control device for a portable cooling / heating device for controlling a temperature of an earlobe a control device, preferably a microcontroller, which is arranged comprises a Peltier element of the cooling / heating device depending on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor of the earlobe so that the earlobe is cooled or heated.
- the controller may be connected to the cooling / heating device and control the Peltier element of the cooling / heating device. If the control device is not connected to the cooling / heating device, this can be worn as a decorative element.
- control device is designed to control a power of the Peltier element, preferably by means of pulse width modulation.
- the Peltier element can thus be designed as a cooling device and / or heater with dimmable power.
- the Peltier element may pulse-cool or heat, cool or warm very slowly, and / or perform a kind of Kneip mode of alternately cooling and warming.
- the cooling / heating device is used as a piece of jewelry.
- the cooling / heating device can thus be used in particular as a piece of jewelry, if it is not connected to the control device.
- an arrangement for controlling a temperature of an earlobe comprises a cooling / heating device as described herein and a control device as described herein.
- Fig. 1 is a schematic representation of the cooling / heating device on your
- Fig. 2 is a schematic exploded view of the cooling / heating device
- Fig. 3 is a schematic representation of the ear element
- Fig. 4 is a schematic representation of the external control device.
- the cooling / heating device 10 is dimensioned such that it has as much contact surface to the earlobe 40, but at the same time fulfills the requirements of a piece of jewelry.
- the size of the cooling / heating device 10 is therefore limited.
- Fig. 2 shows a schematic exploded view of the cooling / heating device 10.
- the cooling / heating device 10 comprises an ear element 11 in the form of an ear clip, a Peltier element 12 for heating or cooling the earlobe 40 and a radiating element 13 for radiating excess energy of the Peltier element 12.
- An inner side of the ear element 1 rests against the earlobe 40.
- An outside of the Peltier element 12 is cooled or heated by the radiating element 13, which simultaneously serves as a design element of the ear element 11.
- the radiating element 13 comprises a plurality of radiating fins 14 which are intended to provide the largest possible emission surface.
- the radiating fins 14 form the shape one or more decorative elements, in this case in the form of rose petals.
- the radiating element 13 may be formed as a decorative element and still radiate particularly good energy in the form of heat or cold. Therefore, the radiating fins 14 are formed of a material having a particularly high thermal conductivity.
- the decorative element is therefore preferably a motif with a particularly high three-dimensional extent, so that the largest possible surface of the radiating element 13 can be ensured.
- the Peltier element 12 can be connected to an external control device 20.
- a wireless communication between Peltier element 12 and the control device 20 is conceivable.
- FIG. 3 shows a schematic representation of the ear element 1 1 from a further perspective.
- the temperature sensor 17 for determining the earlobe temperature
- a protective layer 16 of silicone and / or rubber which prevents direct skin contact of the ear member 1 1 with the earlobe 40 and protects against slipping.
- the individual components of the cooling / heating device are preferably cohesively, in particular with thermo-adhesive, connected to each other. A positive or non-positive connection would be conceivable.
- the control device 20 comprises a housing 21, a display 22, control buttons 23 and a charging socket 24.
- the control device 20 can be charged or connected to the cooling / heating device 10 in order to control the Peltier element 12.
- the control of the Peltier element 12 can be adjusted by a user via the control buttons 23 and via the display 22 information about the Peltier element 12 and / or the temperature sensor 15 can be displayed to the user.
- the control device 20 has an accumulator (not shown) for wireless operation.
- the connecting cable 15 can be separated with a plug connection from the cooling / heating device 10 in order to be able to wear these alone as pure jewelry.
- a compact, portable cooling / heating device which can be worn as jewelry at the same time and can provide its cooling / heating function once connected to the external control device.
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Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung zum Regeln einer Temperatur eines Ohrläppchens Cooling / heating device for controlling a temperature of an earlobe
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung zum Regeln einer Temperatur eines Ohrläppchens, eine externe Steuervorrichtung für eine tragbare Kühl- /Heizvorrichtung zum Regeln einer Temperatur eines Ohrläppchens und eine Anordnung zum Regeln einer Temperatur eines Ohrläppchens. The invention relates to a cooling / heating device for controlling a temperature of an earlobe, an external control device for a portable cooling / heating device for controlling a temperature of an earlobe, and an arrangement for controlling a temperature of an earlobe.
Ein Großteil der Frauen leidet in der Menopause unter Hitzewallungen und dadurch auch unter Schlafstörungen. Die Auswirkungen der Hitzewallungen können durch das Kühlen des Ohrläppchens minimiert und das Wohlbefinden der Person gesteigert werden. Das Ohrläppchen liegt sehr nah am Hypothalamus, einem kleinen Teil des Gehirns, der als Befehlszentrum für zahlreiche Körperfunktionen wie der Körpertemperaturregelung dient und auf innere und äußere Reize reagiert und folglich Anpassungen vornimmt. Somit kann durch impulsartige Kühlungseffekte erzielt werden, dass der Körper leicht herunterkühlt. Der Mensch kann dann beginnen, die Temperaturen bewusster zu fühlen und somit die Temperaturempfindung zu stabilisieren. The majority of women suffer from hot flashes during menopause and thus sleep disorders. The effects of hot flashes can be minimized by cooling the earlobe and increasing the well-being of the person. The earlobe is very close to the hypothalamus, a small part of the brain that serves as a command center for numerous body functions such as body temperature control, and responds to internal and external stimuli, thus making adjustments. Thus, it can be achieved by pulse-like cooling effects that the body cools down easily. Humans can then begin to feel the temperatures more conscious and thus stabilize the temperature sensation.
Die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung definiert sich deshalb durch das zur Verfügung stellen einer verbesserten tragbaren Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung zum Regeln einer Temperatur eines Ohrläppchens, die gleichzeitig als Schmuckelement dienen kann. The object of the present invention is therefore defined by the provision of an improved portable cooling / heating device for controlling a temperature of an earlobe which can simultaneously serve as a decorative element.
Gemäß einem Aspekt umfasst eine tragebare Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung zum Regeln einer Temperatur eines Ohrläppchens ein Ohrelement, das eingerichtet ist, die Kühl- /Heizvorrichtung an dem Ohrläppchen lösbar zu befestigen, ein Peltier-Element, das eingerichtet ist, das Ohrläppchen zu kühlen oder zu erwärmen, einen Temperatursensor, der eingerichtet ist, die Temperatur des Ohrläppchens zu erfassen, ein Abstrahlelement, das eingerichtet ist, von dem Peltier-Element abstrahlende Energie in Form von Wärme oder Kälte von dem Peltier-Element abzustrahlen, und ein Steuerinterface, das eingerichtet ist lösbar mit einer externen Steuervorrichtung zum Steuern des Peltier-Elements verbunden zu sein, wobei das Abstrahlelement zumindest teilweise als Schmuckelement ausgebildet ist. In one aspect, a portable cooling / heating device for controlling a temperature of an earlobe comprises an ear element configured to releasably secure the cooling / heating device to the earlobe, a Peltier element configured to cool or to access the earlobe a temperature sensor configured to detect the temperature of the earlobe, a radiating element configured to radiate energy radiating from the Peltier element in the form of heat or cold from the Peltier element, and a control interface set up releasably connected to an external control device for controlling the Peltier element, wherein the radiating element is at least partially formed as a decorative element.
Aufgrund der Funktionsweise des Peltier-Elements, das sich an einer Seite erwärmt und sich somit an einer weiteren Seite abkühlt, ist das Abstrahlelement notwendig, Due to the functioning of the Peltier element, which heats up on one side and thus cools on another side, the radiating element is necessary
BESTÄTIGUNGSKOPIE um die unnötige Wärme, beziehungsweise Kälte, abzustrahlen. In anderen Worten muss in etwa die gleiche Menge an Energie, die aufgewendet werden muss, um das Ohrläppchen zu kühlen oder zu erwärmen, an einer anderen Stelle des Peltier- Elements als gegenteilige Energie abgestrahlt werden. Soll das Peltier-Element an einer Seite kühlen, so entsteht an einer weiteren Seite des Peltier-Elements Wärme mit etwa der gleichen Energie, die möglichst rasch abgeführt werden sollte. CONFIRMATION COPY to radiate the unnecessary heat or cold. In other words, approximately the same amount of energy that must be expended to cool or heat the earlobe must be emitted elsewhere in the Peltier element as opposite energy. If the Peltier element is to cool on one side, heat is generated on another side of the Peltier element with approximately the same energy, which should be dissipated as quickly as possible.
Vorzugsweise ist das Peltier-Element zwischen dem Ohrelement und dem Abstrahlelement angeordnet. Preferably, the Peltier element is arranged between the ear element and the emission element.
Weiter vorzugsweise ist der Temperatursensor an dem Ohrelement angeordnet. Bei einem Ohrelement in Form eines Ohrclips ist der Temperatursensor vorzugsweise auf der Innenseite des Ohrclips angeordnet, sodass der Temperatursensor möglichst guten Kontakt zu dem Ohrläppchen hat. Auf diese Weise kann die Temperatur des Ohrläppchens besonders zuverlässig bestimmt werden. Further preferably, the temperature sensor is arranged on the ear element. In the case of an ear element in the form of an ear clip, the temperature sensor is preferably arranged on the inside of the ear clip so that the temperature sensor has the best possible contact with the earlobe. In this way, the temperature of the earlobe can be determined particularly reliable.
Vorzugsweise ist zwischen dem Ohrelement und dem Ohrläppchen eine Schutzschicht, beispielsweise aus Silikon oder Gummi, angeordnet. Somit kann ein direkter Hautkontakt vermieden werden. Außerdem sorgt die Schutzschicht für einen festen Halt des Ohrelements am Ohrläppchen und verhindert ein Verrutschen des Ohrelements an dem Ohrläppchen. Preferably, a protective layer, for example made of silicone or rubber, is arranged between the ear element and the earlobe. Thus, a direct skin contact can be avoided. In addition, the protective layer ensures a firm hold of the ear element on the earlobe and prevents slippage of the ear element on the earlobe.
Da das Peltier-Element lediglich eingerichtet ist, ein Ohrläppchen zu erwärmen oder zu kühlen, ist es vergleichsweise kompakt ausgebildet. Vorzugsweise arbeitet das Peltier-Element, mit einer Spannung von 0,4 bis 4 Volt. Since the Peltier element is merely adapted to heat or cool an earlobe, it is comparatively compact. Preferably, the Peltier element operates at a voltage of 0.4 to 4 volts.
Vorzugsweise umfasst der Temperatursensor einen NTC-Widerstand, welcher weiter vorzugsweise gemessen wird und in einer Auswerteeinheit der externen Steuervorrichtung ausgewertet wird. Preferably, the temperature sensor comprises an NTC resistor, which is further preferably measured and evaluated in an evaluation unit of the external control device.
Somit ist eine verbesserte tragbare Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung bereitgestellt, die gleichzeitig als Schmuckelement dienen kann. Thus, an improved portable cooling / heating device is provided, which can serve as a decorative element at the same time.
In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist das Abstrahlelement aus einem Material mit hoher Wärmeleitfähigkeit, vorzugsweise Metall, gebildet. Vorzugsweise ist das Abstrahlelement aus einer Kombination von Kupfer, Zinn, Zink, Stahl, Silber und/oder Gold gebildet, beziehungsweise sind versilbert und/oder vergoldet. In a preferred embodiment, the radiating element is made of a material with high thermal conductivity, preferably metal. Preferably, the radiating element is formed from a combination of copper, tin, zinc, steel, silver and / or gold, or are silvered and / or gold-plated.
Somit ist eine verbesserte tragbare Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung bereitgestellt, die gleichzeitig als Schmuckelement dienen kann. Thus, an improved portable cooling / heating device is provided, which can serve as a decorative element at the same time.
In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung weist das Abstrahlelement eine Vielzahl von Abstrahlrippen auf, die eingerichtet sind, Energie von dem Abstrahlelement passiv abzustrahlen. In a preferred embodiment, the radiating element has a multiplicity of radiating ribs which are set up to passively radiate energy from the radiating element.
Eine passive Abstrahlung benötigt gegenüber einer aktiven Alternative keine aktiven Bauteile, wie beispielsweise Lüfter. Da die Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung direkt am Ohr getragen werden soll, ist auf eine besonders geräuscharme Umsetzung der Funktionalität der Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung zu achten. Passive radiation requires no active components, such as fans, compared to an active alternative. Since the cooling / heating device is to be worn directly on the ear, attention must be paid to a particularly low-noise implementation of the functionality of the cooling / heating device.
Das passive Abstrahlelement benötigt eine möglichst große Oberfläche, um eine besonders gute Abstrahlung, also Konvektion, von Energie, insbesondere Wärmeenergie und/oder Kälteenergie, zu gewährleisten. The passive radiating element requires the largest possible surface area in order to ensure particularly good radiation, ie convection, of energy, in particular heat energy and / or cooling energy.
Somit ist eine verbesserte tragbare Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung bereitgestellt, die gleichzeitig als Schmuckelement dienen kann. Thus, an improved portable cooling / heating device is provided, which can serve as a decorative element at the same time.
In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung bilden die Abstrahlrippen das Schmuckelement. In a preferred embodiment, the radiating ribs form the decorative element.
Nachdem die Abstrahlrippen eine besonders große Oberfläche erfordern, können diese gleichzeitig zu einem Schmuckelement oder in anderen Worten Designelement geformt werden. After the Abstrahlrippen require a particularly large surface, they can be formed simultaneously to a decorative element or in other words design element.
Somit ist eine verbesserte tragbare Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung bereitgestellt, die gleichzeitig als Schmuckelement dienen kann. Thus, an improved portable cooling / heating device is provided, which can serve as a decorative element at the same time.
In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung weist das Schmuckelement die Form mindestens einer Rosenblüte auf. In a preferred embodiment, the decorative element has the shape of at least one rose blossom.
Eine Rosenblüte zeichnet sich durch ein besonders beliebtes Designelement mit einer besonders großen Oberfläche aus. Auf diese Weise können die Abstrahlrippen sowohl eine besonders gute Abstrahlung von Wärme beziehungsweise Kälte gewährleisten, als auch ein besonders beliebtes Schmuckelement darstellen. Somit ist eine verbesserte tragbare Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung bereitgestellt, die gleichzeitig als Schmuckelement dienen kann. A rose blossom is characterized by a particularly popular design element with a particularly large surface. In this way, the radiating ribs can ensure both a particularly good radiation of heat or cold, as well as represent a particularly popular decorative element. Thus, an improved portable cooling / heating device is provided, which can serve as a decorative element at the same time.
In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist das Ohrelement als Ohrring oder Ohrclip ausgebildet. In a preferred embodiment, the ear element is designed as an earring or ear clip.
Ein Ohrclip oder ein Ohrring stellen besonders beliebte und praktikable Befestigungsformen von Schmuckelementen an einem Ohrläppchen dar. An ear clip or an earring represent particularly popular and practical attachment forms of decorative elements on an earlobe.
Somit ist eine verbesserte tragbare Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung bereitgestellt, die gleichzeitig als Schmuckelement dienen kann. Thus, an improved portable cooling / heating device is provided, which can serve as a decorative element at the same time.
Gemäß eines weiteren Aspekts umfasst eine externe Steuervorrichtung für eine tragbare Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung zum Regeln einer Temperatur eines Ohrläppchens, eine Steuervorrichtung, vorzugsweise einen Mikrocontroller, die eingerichtet ist, ein Peltier-Element der Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung abhängig von der von dem Temperatursensor erfassten Temperatur des Ohrläppchens derart zu steuern, dass das Ohrläppchen gekühlt oder erwärmt wird. According to a further aspect, an external control device for a portable cooling / heating device for controlling a temperature of an earlobe, a control device, preferably a microcontroller, which is arranged comprises a Peltier element of the cooling / heating device depending on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor of the earlobe so that the earlobe is cooled or heated.
Die Steuervorrichtung kann mit der Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung verbunden werden und das Peltier-Element der Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung steuern. Wenn die Steuervorrichtung nicht mit der Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung verbunden ist, kann diese als Schmuckelement getragen werden. The controller may be connected to the cooling / heating device and control the Peltier element of the cooling / heating device. If the control device is not connected to the cooling / heating device, this can be worn as a decorative element.
In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist die Steuervorrichtung ausgebildet, eine Leistung des Peltier-Elements, vorzugsweise mittels Pulsweitenmodulation, zu steuern. In a preferred embodiment, the control device is designed to control a power of the Peltier element, preferably by means of pulse width modulation.
Auf diese Weise kann die Leistung des Peltier-Elements vergleichsweise feinstufig geregelt werden und die Polarisierung des Peltier-Elements umgekehrt werden. Das Peltier-Element kann somit als Kühlvorrichtung und/oder Heizvorrichtung mit dimmbarer Leistung ausgebildet werden. Alternativ kann das Peltier-Element pulsartig kühlen oder Wärmen, sehr langsam Kühlen oder wärmen und/oder eine Art Kneip-Modus ausführen, bei dem abwechselnd gekühlt und gewärmt wird. In this way, the performance of the Peltier element can be relatively finely controlled and the polarization of the Peltier element can be reversed. The Peltier element can thus be designed as a cooling device and / or heater with dimmable power. Alternatively, the Peltier element may pulse-cool or heat, cool or warm very slowly, and / or perform a kind of Kneip mode of alternately cooling and warming.
Somit kann ein flexibel umprogrammierbares Peltier-Element bereitgestellt werden. Gemäß einem weiteren Aspekt wird die Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung als Schmuckstück benutzt. Thus, a flexibly reprogrammable Peltier element can be provided. According to another aspect, the cooling / heating device is used as a piece of jewelry.
Die Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung kann somit insbesondere als Schmuckstück benutzt werden, wenn sie nicht mit der Steuervorrichtung verbunden ist. The cooling / heating device can thus be used in particular as a piece of jewelry, if it is not connected to the control device.
Gemäß einem weiteren Aspekt umfasst eine Anordnung zum Regeln einer Temperatur eines Ohrläppchens eine Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung, wie sie hier beschrieben ist und eine Steuervorrichtung, wie sie hier beschrieben ist. According to a further aspect, an arrangement for controlling a temperature of an earlobe comprises a cooling / heating device as described herein and a control device as described herein.
Ein Ausführungsbeispiel wird im Folgenden anhand der beigefügten Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Darin zeigt: An embodiment will be explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It shows:
Fig. 1 eine schematische Darstellung der Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung an deinem Fig. 1 is a schematic representation of the cooling / heating device on your
Ohrläppchen; earlobe;
Fig. 2 eine schematische Explosionsansicht der Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung; Fig. 2 is a schematic exploded view of the cooling / heating device;
Fig. 3 eine schematische Darstellung des Ohrelements; und Fig. 3 is a schematic representation of the ear element; and
Fig. 4 eine schematische Darstellung der externen Steuervorrichtung. Fig. 4 is a schematic representation of the external control device.
Fig. 1 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung der Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung 10 an deinem Ohrläppchen 40. Vorzugsweise ist die Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung 10 derart dimensioniert, dass sie möglichst viel Kontaktfläche zu dem Ohrläppchen 40 aufweist, jedoch gleichzeitig die Voraussetzungen eines Schmuckstücks erfüllt. Je nach Ausgestaltung des Abstrahlelements 13 ist demnach die Größe der Kühl- /Heizvorrichtung 10 begrenzt. 1 shows a schematic representation of the cooling / heating device 10 on your earlobe 40. Preferably, the cooling / heating device 10 is dimensioned such that it has as much contact surface to the earlobe 40, but at the same time fulfills the requirements of a piece of jewelry. Depending on the configuration of the radiating element 13, the size of the cooling / heating device 10 is therefore limited.
Fig. 2 zeigt eine schematische Explosionsansicht der Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung 10. Die Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung 10 umfasst ein Ohrelement 11 in Form eines Ohrclips, ein Peltier-Element 12 zum Erwärmen oder Abkühlen des Ohrläppchens 40 und ein Abstrahlelement 13 zum Abstrahlen überschüssiger Energie des Peltier-Elements 12. Fig. 2 shows a schematic exploded view of the cooling / heating device 10. The cooling / heating device 10 comprises an ear element 11 in the form of an ear clip, a Peltier element 12 for heating or cooling the earlobe 40 and a radiating element 13 for radiating excess energy of the Peltier element 12.
Eine Innenseite des Ohrelements 1 liegt am Ohrläppchen 40 an. Eine Außenseite des Peltier-Elements 12 wird durch das Abstrahlelement 13, das gleichzeitig als Designelement des Ohrelements 1 1 dient, gekühlt oder gewärmt. An inner side of the ear element 1 rests against the earlobe 40. An outside of the Peltier element 12 is cooled or heated by the radiating element 13, which simultaneously serves as a design element of the ear element 11.
Das Abstrahlelement 13 umfasst mehrere Abstrahlrippen 14, die eine möglichst große Abstrahloberfläche bereitstellen sollen. Die Abstrahlrippen 14 bilden die Form von einem oder mehreren Schmuckelementen, in diesem Fall in Form von Rosenblüten. Auf diese Weise kann das Abstrahlelement 13 als Schmuckelement ausgebildet sein und dennoch besonders gut Energie in Form von Wärme oder Kälte abstrahlen. Deshalb sind die Abstrahlrippen 14 aus einem Material mit besonders hoher Wärmeleitfähigkeit ausgebildet. Das Schmuckelement ist demnach vorzugsweise ein Motiv mit besonders hoher dreidimensionaler Erstreckung, sodass eine möglichst große Oberfläche des Abstrahlelements 13 gewährleistet werden kann. The radiating element 13 comprises a plurality of radiating fins 14 which are intended to provide the largest possible emission surface. The radiating fins 14 form the shape one or more decorative elements, in this case in the form of rose petals. In this way, the radiating element 13 may be formed as a decorative element and still radiate particularly good energy in the form of heat or cold. Therefore, the radiating fins 14 are formed of a material having a particularly high thermal conductivity. The decorative element is therefore preferably a motif with a particularly high three-dimensional extent, so that the largest possible surface of the radiating element 13 can be ensured.
Über ein Verbindungskabel 15, das mit einem Steuerinterface (nicht gezeigt) der Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung 10 verbindbar ist, kann das Peltier-Element 12 mit einer externen Steuervorrichtung 20 verbunden werden. Alternativ ist auch eine drahltlose Kommunikation zwischen Peltier-Element 12 und der Steuervorrichtung 20 denkbar. Via a connecting cable 15, which is connectable to a control interface (not shown) of the cooling / heating device 10, the Peltier element 12 can be connected to an external control device 20. Alternatively, a wireless communication between Peltier element 12 and the control device 20 is conceivable.
Fig. 3 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung des Ohrelements 1 1 aus einer weiteren Perspektive. Auf der Innenseite des Ohrelements 1 1 befindet sich der Temperatursensor 17 zum Ermitteln der Ohrläppchen-Temperatur, und eine Schutzschicht 16 aus Silikon und/oder Gummi, die den direkten Hautkontakt des Ohrelements 1 1 mit dem Ohrläppchen 40 verhindert und vor Verrutschen schützt. Die einzelnen Bestandteile der Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung sind vorzugsweise stoffschlüssig, insbesondere mit Thermokleber, miteinander verbunden. Auch eine formschlüssige oder kraftschlüssige Verbindung wäre denkbar. FIG. 3 shows a schematic representation of the ear element 1 1 from a further perspective. On the inside of the ear member 1 1 is the temperature sensor 17 for determining the earlobe temperature, and a protective layer 16 of silicone and / or rubber, which prevents direct skin contact of the ear member 1 1 with the earlobe 40 and protects against slipping. The individual components of the cooling / heating device are preferably cohesively, in particular with thermo-adhesive, connected to each other. A positive or non-positive connection would be conceivable.
Fig. 4 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung der externen Steuervorrichtung 20. Die Steuervorrichtung 20 umfasst ein Gehäuse 21 , ein Display 22, Bedientasten 23 und eine Ladebuchse 24. 4 shows a schematic representation of the external control device 20. The control device 20 comprises a housing 21, a display 22, control buttons 23 and a charging socket 24.
Über die Ladebuchse 24 kann die Steuervorrichtung 20 geladen werden oder mit der Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung 10 verbunden werden, um das Peltier-Element 12 zu steuern. Das Steuern des Peltier-Elements 12 kann von einem Benutzer über die Bedientasten 23 angepasst werden und über das Display 22 können dem Benutzer Informationen bezüglich des Peltier-Elements 12 und/oder des Temperatursensors 15 angezeigt werden. Via the charging socket 24, the control device 20 can be charged or connected to the cooling / heating device 10 in order to control the Peltier element 12. The control of the Peltier element 12 can be adjusted by a user via the control buttons 23 and via the display 22 information about the Peltier element 12 and / or the temperature sensor 15 can be displayed to the user.
Die Steuervorrichtung 20 weist für den kabellosen Betrieb einen Akkumulator (nicht gezeigt) auf. Das Verbindungskabel 15 lässt sich mit einer Steckverbindung von der Kühl- /Heizvorrichtung 10 trennen, um diese alleine als reinen Schmuck tragen zu können. The control device 20 has an accumulator (not shown) for wireless operation. The connecting cable 15 can be separated with a plug connection from the cooling / heating device 10 in order to be able to wear these alone as pure jewelry.
Somit ist eine kompakte, tragbare Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung bereitgestellt, die gleichzeitig als Schmuck getragen werden kann und ihre Kühl-/Heizfunktion bereitstellen kann sobald die mit der externen Steuervorrichtung verbunden ist. Thus, a compact, portable cooling / heating device is provided which can be worn as jewelry at the same time and can provide its cooling / heating function once connected to the external control device.
Bezugszeichenliste LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS
10 Kühl-/Heizvorrichtung 10 cooling / heating device
1 1 Ohrelement (Ohrclip) 1 1 ear element (ear clip)
12 Peltier-Element 12 Peltier element
13 Abstrahlelement (Schmuckelement) 13 radiating element (decorative element)
14 Abstrahlrippen 14 radiating ribs
15 Verbindungskabel 15 connection cable
16 Schutzschicht 16 protective layer
17 Temperatursensor 17 temperature sensor
20 Steuervorrichtung 20 control device
21 Gehäuse 21 housing
22 Display 22 display
23 Bedientasten 23 control buttons
24 Ladebuchse 24 charging socket
40 Ohrläppchen 40 earlobes
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