ES1192262U - Hygrothermal comfort device (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Hygrothermal comfort device, comprising a hammock (1) or similar that incorporates a hydraulic circuit (2) with nozzles (3) fogging diffusers and that runs through the perimeter region of the body support surface of said hammock (1) , characterized in that it comprises a connection (4) or stopcock enabled for the passage of water from a water supply to said hydraulic circuit (2), a timing means (5) capable of governing said connection (4) through passage, and channels (6) evacuation of water mist in the perimeter region of the body support surface of the hammock (1). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

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DESCRIPTION

HYGROTHERMAL COMFORT DEVICE OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The purpose of the present invention application is to register a hygrothermal comfort device, which incorporates notable innovations and advantages over the techniques used so far.

More specifically, the invention proposes the development of a hygrothermal comfort device, which, by its particular disposition, allows the generation of a pleasant and comfortable microclimate in a hammock or the like, conditioned by the fogging of the water that flows through nozzles Adjustable diffusers distributed around the entire edge of it.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Hygothermal comfort can be defined as the absence of thermal discomfort, that is, the sensation of well-being that is experienced when staying in a given environment does not require an excessive effort to the mechanisms available to our body to maintain the internal temperature.

The sensation of comfort arises when we are in a place with a microclimate that prevents the reaction of thermal adaptation of our body, conditioning an energy saving, which is what we call natural thermoregulation.

In physiology it is said that there is hygrothermal comfort when our thermoregulatory mechanisms do not have to intervene for a sedentary activity and with a light clothing. This situation can be registered through Indices that should not be exceeded, so that the thermal regulation mechanisms that allow a progressive acclimatization during exposure to the Sun are not put into operation.

Acclimatization is the decrease of the physiological cost that implies a certain exposure to the Sun, when repeated for several successive days.

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During exposure to heat, the organism of a non-acclimatized person activates a complex mechanism of adaptation in which the circulatory system participates, increasing cardiac output and raising the volume / beat, on the other hand the endocrine system increases the aldosterone hormone that it favors the increase of the volume of blood and circulating plasma and the sweat glands secrete more sweat with less sodium, all this helps to dissipate the heat by means of the cutaneous vasodilatation and the perspiration.

That is why a progressive exposure to the Sun is recommended, when this process of acclimatization and physiological adjustments does not occur, as happens to many people who want to enjoy the summer in an intensive way, the harmful effects of the excessive exposure to the Sun appear.

Our body is very sensitive to temperature changes, when too much heat builds up there is a thermal stress that is the cause of various pathological effects aggravated by personal factors such as overweight, cardiovascular diseases and previous health status, medication, a bad physical form, lack of acclimatization, age and a weight less than 50 kg, among other factors.

In this sense, many heat-related disorders are known.

For example, the miliary or heat eruption, which is the most common skin alteration associated with sun exposure. It occurs when the obstruction of the sweat ducts prevents sweat from reaching the skin's surface and evaporates. Sweat retention syndrome appears when the inability to eliminate sweat affects the entire body surface.

Hydroelectrolytic dehydration, due to excessive transpiration with loss of water and electrolytes, in which different degrees of dehydration occur.

Thermal cramps, with involuntary and painful muscle contractions, that appear in people, who after sweating profusely drink water, but do not replace lost electrolytes.

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The heat slncope, with a temporary loss of consciousness due to decreased cerebral flow, when a person who has been lying down and exposed to the Sun for many hours is incorporated. Cutaneous vasodilation and hypovolemia due to profuse sweating decrease the blood that reaches the heart causing a decrease in blood pressure. A picture of weakness, thirst, nausea, vomiting, sweating, cold and moist skin, hypotension, tachycardia and loss of consciousness, with broth on the floor when the person tries to stand up is established.

Heat exhaustion, as a result of severe dehydration after losing a large amount of sweat. It is a systemic reaction secondary to depletion of water and salts by profuse sweating when it is not adequately replenished. Water loss causes intense thirst and weakness, volume depletion (hypotension, tachycardia) and hyperventilation. The loss of salts causes muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, hypotension and tachycardia.

Insolation (not to be confused with erythema, or sunburn) or stroke, which includes nausea, vomiting, headache, excessive heat of the skin, drowsiness, alteration of muscle fibers and seizures.

The heat stroke, which is a complex and severe clinical condition, with uncontrolled hyperthermia that causes significant damage to all tissues. There is a failure of the cooling system, accumulating heat in the body, the temperature rises above 41 ° C and the cells are damaged. When the thermolysis capacity is exceeded, the proteins are denatured and lesions arise that can lead to the death of the patient.

The predilection for showing a certain skin color has been changing in the last centuries. From the Middle Ages the whiteness of the skin became an obsession of the wealthiest classes, since for centuries it was a symbol of distinction and synonymous with economic well-being and health.

In recent decades there has been a radical change in this conception and in the western world, brown skin has become attractive, even reaching extreme cases of addiction to this fashion, which some specialists have called tanorexia.

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Despite the beneficial effects of sun exposure and the physiological need that we humans have in order to develop certain biological processes, it is shown that excessive consumption of these radiation causes the acute conditions described above, premature skin aging and cancer cutaneous.

Despite the disclosure campaigns about the need to sunbathe in a measured way, many people have become aware of the use of sunscreens, but they remain for many hours exposed to radiation and heat.

The present invention contributes to solving and solving the present problem, since acute frames such as those described above are avoided, and it is possible to enjoy the Sun and summer in a pleasant act.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention has been developed in order to provide a hygrothermal comfort device, which comprises a hammock or the like that incorporates a hydraulic circuit with fogging nozzles and that runs through the perimeter region of the body support surface of said hammock, which It is essentially characterized by the fact that it comprises a connection or stopcock enabled for the passage of water from a water supply to said hydraulic circuit, a timing means with capacity to govern on said passage connection, and evacuation pipes of water mist in the perimeter region of the body support surface of the hammock.

Alternatively, in the hygrothermal comfort device, the water supply is a receiver of a general water network.

Alternatively, in the hygrothermal comfort device, the water supply comprises a water tank and an electric pump fed from a battery, and the timing means also presenting a steering capacity on the pump.

Preferably, the hygrothermal comfort device incorporates a filter downstream of the passage connection.

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Additionally, the hygrothermal comfort device incorporates a payment system using coins, with the ability to govern over the timing medium.

Thanks to the present invention, it is possible to create environments that minimize the body's thermal load, which is the sum of the environmental thermal load and the heat generated by the metabolic processes, avoiding the disorders and complications related to the excessive heat of the Sun.

Other features and advantages of the hygrothermal comfort device will be apparent from the description of a preferred but not exclusive embodiment, which is illustrated by way of non-limiting example in the accompanying drawings, in which:

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 1.- It is a schematic and perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the hygrothermal comfort device of the present invention.

Figure 2.- It is a schematic view of a preferred embodiment of the hygrothermal comfort device of the present invention.

Figure 3.- It is a schematic view of another preferred embodiment of the hygrothermal comfort device of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

As shown schematically in Figure 1, the hygrothermal comfort device of the invention comprises a hammock 1 or the like, which incorporates a hydraulic circuit 2 (represented with a thicker stroke for better appreciation) with nozzles 3 mist diffusers, and that runs along the perimeter region of the body support surface of said hammock 1.

Already in accordance with the invention itself and as shown schematically in Figures 1 and 2, the hygrothermal comfort device of the invention comprises a connection 4 or water stopcock from a water supply to said hydraulic circuit 2, and a timing means 5 with the ability to govern on the passage connection 4, and also comprises pipes 6 for evacuation of the water mist in the perimeter region of the body support surface of the hammock 1 itself, and represented

schematically in strokes in figure 1 for your best appreciation.

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The timing means 5, when governing the passage connection 4, provides control over two operating parameters, such as the frequency of the water mist cycles and the duration of each water mist cycle, to depend on the conditions To achieve adequate hygrothermal comfort, as well as the intensity of the tan that the user wishes to achieve.

With this and with all the additional features presented by the invention being registered, it is possible to provide a novel and advantageous solution to the technical problem posed in the background of the invention and described above.

The hydraulic circuit 2 is around the entire edge of the hammock 1, at the level of the articulation of the head, and can incorporate a flexible hose section, which allows its movements. In this hydraulic circuit 2 there are at least six adjustable nozzles 3 diffusers, located two on each side and one on each end, as shown schematically in Figure 1.

Also, downstream of the passage connection 4, there is a filter 7 to prevent the passage of particles and dirt that could obstruct the diffuser nozzles 3.

According to different preferred embodiments, such as that shown schematically in Figure 2, the water supply may be a receiver of a general water network. This would be the simplest and most economical option, and in figure 2 the timing means 5, the passage connection 4 of the general water network (for example, by means of a hose with a tap), and the filter 7 can be seen schematically prevent the passage of particles and dirt that could clog the nozzles 3 diffusers. The general water network to which the passage connection 4 is connected is not the subject of the invention and is not represented in Figure 2.

The hydraulic circuit 2 may be disposed within the channels 6 for the evacuation of the water mist in the perimeter region of the body support surface of the hammock 1, in communication with a container located in the front part and under the hammock 1 (no represented in the drawings), in order to channel and store the water that can drip from the nozzles 3 diffusers, each time a mist is interrupted. This container has a stopper to empty the water.

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In operation, the timing means 5 is initially switched on and the passage connection 4 that supplies the water from the general water network to the hydraulic circuit 2 is opened. If the frequency and duration of the fogging is not adequate, timing medium 5 is reprogrammed, and it is important to keep in mind that the frequency is greater than the duration of the fogging.

For a proper operation, a minimum pressure of 2 bars is required in the general water network, and the usual pressure of any dwelling ranges between 2 and 3 bars.

In other preferred embodiments, because of its location, the hygrothermal comfort device of the invention may not be connected to a water supply network, such as on a beach or other location away from a water supply network.

In this case, as schematically represented in Figure 3, the water supply comprises a water tank 8, and an electric pump 9 fed from a battery and connected (for example, by hose) to the passage connection 4 , and presenting the timing means 5 also the ability to govern on the pump 9.

In this preferred embodiment, schematically represented in Figure 3, the hygrothermal comfort device will have a range of several hours, depending on the electrical supply of the pump 9 from its battery.

In addition, the water tank 8 is in communication with the channels 6 for evacuation of the water mist, so! be able to store and reuse the water that drips from the nozzles 3 diffusers, every time a mist is interrupted.

In this case, the timing means 5 controls the frequency and the operating time of the pump 9, which will be determined by the duration and frequency of each mist.

The pump 9 is connected to the hydraulic circuit 2, for example, by means of a hose. These elements may be located at the opposite end of the hammock head 1, in a remote position, so that the minimum vibrations of the pump 9 do not disturb the user.

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In operation, after filling of the water tank 8, the timing means 5 must be switched on. If the frequency and duration of the mist is not adequate, the timing means 5 must be reprogrammed, taking into account that the frequency is longer than the duration of the mist.

Also, a non-photosensitive or irritating aromatic substance can be added to the water contained in the water tank 8, in order to aromatize the environment.

The hygrothermal comfort device of the invention is applicable to any hammock or similar object used by the user during a sun exposure, such as sun loungers, beds, chairs, hydro pedals, etc.

In the case of a hydro pedal, the water tank 8 mentioned above may not even be necessary, since the pump 9 could suck the water directly from the sea.

In other embodiments, the hygrothermal comfort device of the invention incorporates a payment system by means of coins, with the ability to govern over the timing means, thus allowing payment operation, that is, with a payment system for coins that operate the hygrothermal comfort device of the invention for a certain time, to be used in public places, or in different applications in which it is desired to offer the advantages offered by the device of the invention, not free of charge.

The hygrothermal comfort device of the invention generates a pleasant and comfortable microclimate, conditioned by the fogging of the water that flows through adjustable diffuser nozzles distributed around the entire edge of the hammock or the like, such as a sunbed, bed, chair , hydro pedals, etc. This pulverization favors the evaporation of water, cooling the environment and achieving a reduction of between 10 and 12 ° C of the temperature.

The hygrothermal comfort device of the invention provides great advantages, as it creates a pleasant microclimate during exposure to the Sun that can be programmed to suit the user and depending on the weather conditions of the moment, generating a

personalized hygrothermal comfort, and conditioning that enjoying the sun and summer becomes a pleasant act for the user.

It makes it possible to expose yourself to the Sun with moist skin, stimulating the tanning of the skin in a faster and more intense way due to the so-called "magnifying glass effect", which favors the absorption of solar rays by 10%. appearance of sunburn, so it is very important to use very high sun protection and very resistant to water, which should be applied at least every 80 minutes, as recommended when staying inside the beach or a pool for many hours.

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The possibility of programming the frequency and time of fogging, allows to reduce the risks of developing the aforementioned complications, related to intensive sun exposure.

The details, shapes, dimensions and other accessory elements, as well as the materials used in the manufacture of the hygrothermal comfort device of the invention, may be conveniently replaced by others that are technically equivalent and do not depart from the essentiality of the invention of the scope defined by the claims that are included below.

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5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 1. Hygothermal comfort device, comprising a hammock (1) or the like that incorporates a hydraulic circuit (2) with nozzles (3) mist diffusers and that runs through the perimeter region of the body support surface of said hammock (1) , characterized by the fact that it comprises a connection (4) or stopcock enabled for the passage of water from a water supply to said hydraulic circuit (2), a timing means (5) with the ability to govern on said connection (4) of passage, and some channels (6) of evacuation of the water mist in the perimetral region of the surface of corporal support of the hammock (1). 2. Hygothermal comfort device according to claim 1, characterized in that the water supply is a receiver of a general water network. 3. Hygothermal comfort device according to claim 1, characterized in that the water supply comprises a water tank (8) and an electric pump (9) fed from a battery, and presenting the timing means (5) also government capacity over the pump (9). 4. Hygothermal comfort device according to any claim of the preceding claims, characterized in that it incorporates a filter (7) downstream of the passage connection (4). 5. Hygothermal comfort device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it incorporates a coin payment system, capable of governing over the timing means (5).