JP3029094U - Electric cold water circulation mattress - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Subject] It is easy to transfer heat to adjust the temperature of the mattress to the desired level above or below,
It is to provide an electric cold / hot water circulating mattress that can quickly and comfortably control temperature in summer and winter and guarantees a good night's sleep. SOLUTION: The hot and cold water feeding means 2 and a mattress unit 4 connected to the hot and cold water feeding means 2 are provided.
The mattress unit 4 includes a surface cover 42, a bent circulation path 43, and an underlay 44. Cold / hot water feeding means 2
The water circulation tube 23 is connected to the bent circulation path 43, and water is introduced into the mattress unit 4 by the action of the pump 26 of the cold / hot water feeding means 2. Water circulates between the mattress unit 4 and the water storage box 27 of the cold / hot water feeding means 2 via the water circulation tube 23.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the device belongs]

 The present invention comprises a hot / cold water feeding means and a mattress unit connected to the cold / hot water feeding means, and cold water or hot water whose temperature is controlled to a desired temperature by the cold / hot water feeding means is arranged in a mattress unit. The present invention relates to an electric cold water circulation mattress that circulates in a curved circulation path.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, as a mattress whose temperature can be adjusted and controlled, (a) a mattress that is formed so as to obtain a pleasant temperature by putting hot water or ice into the mattress and changing the surface temperature of the mattress; (b) mattress A mattress that is provided with an electric resistance to increase the temperature of the mattress during winter use; (c) The underlayment (floor body) is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and water injected into the floor body is used. A mattress that cools or heats is proposed.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, the first one described in the prior art has a problem in that it requires labor to maintain the temperature and also requires labor to adjust the temperature to the temperature preferred by the user. there were.

In the second type, there are problems that it is difficult to read the temperature on the high temperature side, it is difficult to radiate heat, and the human body is adversely affected by electromagnetic waves, which is unfavorable for health. It was

Further, in the third type, the volume of the PVC floor is large, the amount of water accommodated correspondingly is large, the temperature change is slow, and it takes time to obtain a water temperature of a desired temperature, resulting in energy loss. Large; PVC floor is bulky and heavy, which makes it inconvenient to carry; PVC floor is easily damaged, and if water leakage occurs, the mattress will be flooded with a large amount of water.

Therefore, the present invention has been made to overcome the above-mentioned drawbacks of the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to transfer heat to adjust the temperature of the mattress to a desired level above or below. The purpose of the present invention is to provide an electric cold / hot water circulating mattress that is easy to operate, can quickly perform comfortable temperature control regardless of summer and winter, and guarantees a good night's sleep.

Another object of the present invention is to separate the hot and cold water feeding means and the mattress unit, to eliminate the danger of injury or electromagnetic waves to the human body due to electric leakage during use or an electric accident, and to provide extremely safe electricity. The purpose is to provide a hot and cold water circulating mattress.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an electric cold / hot water circulating mattress which uses a small amount of water, can easily control and set the water temperature, and has a small energy loss.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an electric cold / hot water circulating mattress that is lightweight, convenient to carry, and free from water leakage.

[0010]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The invention of claim 1 of the present application comprises cold / hot water feeding means and a mattress unit connected to the cold / hot water feeding means, and the cold / hot water feeding means can introduce water into the mattress unit. A water circulation tube connected to the mattress unit, a water storage box connected to the water circulation tube for holding water, and a sensor operatively connected to the water storage box for sensing the temperature and amount of water contained in the water storage box. , A thermostat electrical circuit responsive to the sensor, a power supply operatively connected to the thermostat electrical circuit, a sump connected to the mattress unit and the water circulation tube, and a thermoelectric element operatively connected to the sump and the power supply. Water in the water circulation tube between the mattress unit and the water storage box through a reservoir and thermoelectric The water temperature is controlled by a signal generated by a thermostat electric circuit that activates a power source operatively connected to the element.

The invention of claim 2 of the present application further comprises a pump for circulating water between the water storage box and the mattress unit in the water circulation tube.

The invention of claim 3 of the present application further includes a heat sink connected to the thermoelectric element.

The invention of claim 4 of the present application further includes a fan disposed adjacent to the heat sink so as to blow the air flow to the heat sink to form the radiator.

According to the invention of claim 5 of the present application, the thermoelectric element is formed of a transistor.

The invention according to claim 6 of the present application further comprises an indicator connected to the thermostat electric circuit and the power supply.

In the invention of claim 7 of the present application, the mattress unit has an underlay and a surface cover.

According to the invention of claim 8 of the present application, the mattress unit has a bent circulation path connected to the water circulation tube.

In the invention of claim 9 of the present application, a concave groove is defined in the underlay of the mattress unit, and the curved circulation path is arranged in the concave groove.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, the mattress unit has a bent circulation path connected to the water circulation tube.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, a concave groove is defined in the mattress unit, and the bending circulation path is arranged in the concave groove.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, the reservoir is made of aluminum.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, a mattress unit having a surface cover, a bending circuit and an underlay, and a water circulation connected to the bending circuit of the mattress unit so that water can be introduced into the mattress unit. A tube, a water storage box connected to the water circulation tube for holding water, a sensor operatively connected to the water storage box to sense the temperature and volume of water contained in the water storage box, and a thermostat electrical circuit responsive to the sensor. , A pump that circulates water between the power supply operatively connected to the thermostat electrical circuit, the sump connected to the flex circuit of the mattress unit and the water circulation tube, and the water circulation tube between the water storage box and the flex circuit of the mattress unit. A thermoelectric element operatively connected to the reservoir and the power supply, and a thermostat An electric circuit and an indicator connected to the power supply are provided, and water is circulated in the water circulation tube between the bent circulation path of the mattress unit and the water storage box via a reservoir, and the power supply operatively connected to the thermoelectric element is supplied. The water temperature is controlled by the signal generated by the activated thermostat electric circuit.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cold / hot water feeding means and a mattress unit connected to the cold / hot water feeding means, wherein the cold / hot water feeding means is provided with cooling portions on both sides by energization. A cooling / heating element for generating a heating unit, a cold water storage box arranged on the cooling unit side of the cooling / heating element, a heat storage water box arranged on the heating unit side of the cooling / heating element, the mattress unit and the cold water storage box. A first pump that circulates cold water between the mattress unit, a second pump that circulates hot water between the mattress unit and the heat storage box, and the mattress unit by the first pump or the second pump. An electromagnetic valve for adjusting cold water or hot water introduced into the cold heat element, the cold heat element, the first pump, the second pump and the electromagnetic valve, and the cold heat element. The mattress unit includes a surface cover and a hot / cold water feeding means, and a control means for controlling an electric current supplied to the first pump, an operation control for the first pump and the second pump, and an opening / closing control for the solenoid valve. And an underlay in which a concave groove for arranging the bent circulation path is defined.

[0024]

[Embodiment of device]

 The electric cold / hot water circulation mattress of the present invention comprises a mattress unit having a surface cover, a curved circulation path and an underlay. A water circulation tube is connected to the curved circulation path and is formed so that water can be introduced into the mattress unit by the action of the pump. Water is circulated between the mattress unit and the water storage box via a water circulation tube.

[0025]

【Example】

 Example 1 The first example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the structure of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing components of a mattress unit constituting the present invention.

In this embodiment, a sensor is arranged in association with the water storage box to sense the temperature and volume of water contained in the water storage box, the sensor sending a signal to the thermostat electrical circuit. An aluminum water reservoir is connected to the mattress unit's flex circuit and water circulation tube. Further, a thermoelectric element is connected to the reservoir and a power source to heat and cool water. Water is circulated in the water circulation tube between the bent circulation path of the mattress unit and the water storage box via a reservoir. The temperature of the water is controlled by a signal generated by the thermostat electrical circuit, which activates a power source operatively connected to the thermoelectric element. A heat sink and a fan are located adjacent to the thermoelectric element, and the fan is arranged to blow an air stream onto the heat sink.

1 and 2, the electric cold / hot water circulating mattress 1 of the present invention comprises cold / hot water feeding means 2 and a mattress unit 4 connected to the cold / hot water feeding means 2.

Of these, the cold / hot water feeding means 2 forms a water circulation path and a water circulation tube 23 connected to the mattress unit 4 so that water can be introduced into the mattress unit 4, and this water circulation tube. A water storage box 27 connected to 23 and holding water, and operatively connected to the water storage box 27 so as to detect the water temperature and the water amount stored in the water storage box 27, and sends information on the water temperature and water amount to the thermostat electric circuit. A sensor 29, a thermostat electric circuit 28 responsive to the sensor 29, a power source 21 operatively connected to the thermostat electric circuit 28, a sump 22 connected to the mattress unit 4 and the water circulation tube 23, a sump 22 and the aforementioned It has a thermoelectric element (thermoelectric cooler) 20 operatively connected to a power source 21.

The water circulation tube 23 is provided with a pump 26 for circulating water between the water storage box 27 and the mattress unit 4. A heat sink 24 is connected to the thermoelectric element 20, and an indicator 30 is connected to the thermostat electric circuit 28 and the power source 21. According to the condition of the indicator 30, the power source 21 is adjusted in response to the information about the water amount and the water temperature sensed by the sensor 29.

A fan 25 is disposed adjacent to the heat sink 24 so as to blow an air stream onto the heat sink 24 to form a radiator, which is controlled by the thermostat electric circuit 28.

The thermoelectric element 20 is formed of, for example, a transistor, and the reservoir 22 is formed of aluminum.

The cold / hot water feeding means 2 constituting the mattress 1 of the present invention is configured as described above, and supplies electric power from the power source 21 receiving the information from the thermostat electric circuit 28 to the thermoelectric element 20 in different directions. By doing so, the thermoelectric element 20 is heated or cooled. One side of the thermoelectric element 20 is connected to the reservoir 22. In addition to increasing the effectiveness of the thermostat, the thermoelectric element 20 changes the temperature of the water flow in the water circulation tube 23 via the reservoir 22 connected to the water circulation tube 23, as shown in FIG. The other side of the thermoelectric element 20 is connected to the heat sink 24. By introducing the air flow into the heat sink 24 by the fan 25, a heat radiation function is provided. The fan 25 is operated by the power supply 21. Circulation of water in the water circulation tube 23 is performed by the pump 26 to obtain a water flow. Water collects in the water storage box 27, and the sensor 29 measures the water temperature and the water volume of the box. The sensor 29 controls the power supply 21, and the power supply 21 appropriately switches the fan 25 according to the supplied information to turn on / off the electric power of the thermoelectric element 20. The power supply 21 and the thermostat electrical circuit 28 send a conditioned signal to the indicator 30. Since the present invention has such a simple structure, the user can easily understand and recognize the entire procedure of the thermostat arrangement. Both ends of the water circulation tube 23 form a closed feedback loop that starts and ends at the mattress unit 4. Thus, the thermoelectric function of the thermoelectric element 20 keeps the mattress 1 at an ideal temperature.

On the other hand, the mattress unit 4 includes a surface cover 42, a bent circulation path 43, and an underlay 44.

The bent circulation path 43 is connected to the water circulation tube 23, and a groove 45 is defined in the underlay 44 of the mattress unit 4, and the bent circulation path 43 is formed in the groove 45. Guided and arranged. The bent circulation path 43 is formed using a member such as silicon or copper.

The underlay 44 is formed by adhering an upper floor body 44A in which the concave groove 45 is defined and a lower floor body 44B formed of a high density seamless material.

As described above, in the mattress unit 4, the bending circulation path 43 is arranged between the surface cover 42 and the underlay 44, and a part of the underlay 44 forms the concave groove 45, and the bending circulation path 43 is formed. It is formed so that it can be guided and arranged in the concave groove 45. The thermoelectric element 20 is then used to provide a suitable temperature to the surface cover 42 of the mattress 1. Therefore, the mattress 1 does not become hot in summer or cold in winter, and according to the mattress of the present invention, the temperature of the mattress is ideally controlled to achieve an ideal temperature setting. It is possible to give.

In this way, the water is circulated in the water circulation tube 23 between the curved circulation path 43 of the mattress unit 4 and the water storage box 27 via the reservoir 22, and the power supply 21 operatively connected to the thermoelectric element 20 is used. The water temperature is controlled by a signal generated by the thermostat electric circuit 28 that activates the water temperature.

Second Embodiment A second embodiment shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 will be described. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the components of the mattress unit that constitutes the second electric cold / hot water circulating mattress, and FIG. 4 shows the cooling / hot water feeding means and the essential parts of the mattress unit constituting the electric cold / hot water circulating mattress. 5 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing the main components of the cold / hot water feeding means housed in the housing.

In the second embodiment, the electric cold / hot water circulating mattress 101 is composed of a cold / hot water feeding means 102 and a mattress unit 104 connected to the cold / hot water feeding means 102, and the mattress unit 104 is a surface cover. 142, a curved circulation path 143, and an underlay 144 are provided; a groove 145 is defined in the underlay 144 that constitutes the mattress unit 104, and the bent circulation path 143 is guided and arranged in the concave groove 145. The underlay 144 is formed by adhering the upper floor 144A in which the groove 145 is defined and the lower floor 144B formed of a high-density seamless material; Same as the embodiment, but the cold / hot water feeding means 102 includes (a) a cooling element 121 for generating a cooling part and a heating part on both sides by energization, (b) cold heat The cold water storage box 122 arranged on the cooling part side of the element 121, (c) the heat water storage box 123 arranged on the heating part side of the cold heat element 121, and (d) the cold water between the mattress unit 121 and the cold water storage box 122. First pump 124 for circulating hot water, (e) second pump 125 for circulating hot water between mattress unit 121 and heat storage box 123, (f) first pump 124, second pump 125 Connected to the solenoid valves 126A, 126B for controlling the cold water or hot water introduced into the mattress unit 4, by (G) the cooling / heating element 121, the first pump 124, the second pump 125 and the solenoid valves 126A, 126B. Control of the electric current passing through the cooling / heating element 121, operation control of the first pump 124 and the second pump 125, and control of the solenoid valves 126A and 126B. The mattress unit 104 has an annular shape so that the shape of the bent portion of the bent circulation path 143 reduces the resistance of water during circulation. It is different from the first embodiment in that it is formed.

The cooling / heating element 121 is formed of a semiconductor cooling / heating element using antimony, and is housed in a ceramic casing 107. Further, the cooling / heating element 121 is connected to a power source by two lead wires on the + side and the-side. When electricity is supplied to the cooling / heating element 121, both sides of the cooling / heating element 121 reach about 0 to 80 ° C. Therefore, a practical cooling unit and heating unit are generated by controlling the current to be applied.

A cooling fan 129 is provided on the outside of the heat storage box 123, and a heat sink 128 that constitutes a heat dissipation device is installed, and an air flow is blown to the heat sink 128 to form a radiator.

The cooling / heating element 121, the cold water storage box 122, the heat water storage box 123, the first pump 124, the second pump 125, the control means 127, and the heat sink 128 are housed in the housing 105.

In the second embodiment, when the cooling / heating element 121 is energized, a cooling unit is generated on the right side of the cooling / heating element 121 in FIG. 5, and a heating unit is generated on the left side. Therefore, the stored water in the cold water storage box 122 facing both sides of the cooling / heating element 121 is cooled, and the stored water in the heat storage water box 123 is heated.

Thus, the cooling / heating phenomenon that occurs in the cooling / heating element 121 when the cooling / heating element 121 is energized is used to control and set the water temperature to cool the cold water storage box 122 and the heat water storage box 123 individually. To heat.

The first pump 124 and the solenoid valve 126A are connected by a water circulation tube 113A, the cold water storage box 122 and the solenoid valve 126B are connected by a water circulation tube 113B, and the second pump 125 and the solenoid valve are connected. 126A is connected by a water circulation tube 114A, and the heat storage box 123 and the solenoid valve 126B are connected by a water circulation tube 114B, respectively, and water is supplied to the mattress unit 104 by the action of the first pump 124 and the second pump 125. Introduce.

Further, the control means 127 controls the operation of the first pump 124 and the second pump 125 and the opening and closing of the solenoid valves 126A and 126B to supply cold water or hot water. Is maintained in a good operating condition, cold water or hot water is introduced into the mattress unit 104 and is sent to the curved circulation path 143 to complete the circulation system, thereby cooling the mattress 101.

A sheet member 148 that allows cool air and hot air to pass therethrough is provided above the curved circulation path 143.

[0048]

[Effect of device]

 The present invention is implemented in the form as described above, and has the following effects. (1) It is easy to transfer heat to adjust the temperature of the mattress to a desired upper or lower level, and comfortable temperature control can be promptly performed regardless of summer and winter, and sleep is guaranteed. (2) Since the mattress unit is separated from the hot and cold water pumping means equipped with an electric system, it is dangerous to the person due to electric leakage or electric accident during use. A hot and cold water circulating mattress is obtained. (3) A small amount of water is used, the water temperature can be easily controlled and set, and an electric cold / hot water circulating mattress with less energy loss can be obtained. (4) An electric cold / hot water circulation mattress that is lightweight and convenient to carry and has no problems due to water leakage can be obtained. (5) The size can be adjusted according to the purpose and place of use, and the desired size can be appropriately manufactured according to the demand for beds, sofas, chairs, car seats, cradle, etc.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing components of a mattress unit which constitutes the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing components of a mattress unit that constitutes a second electric cold / hot water circulation mattress.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the essential parts of a cold / hot water feeding means and a mattress unit that form an electric cold / hot water circulating mattress.

FIG. 5 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing main components of a cold / hot water feeding means housed in a housing.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Mattress 2 Cooling / Hot Water Feeding Means 4 Mattress Unit 20 Thermoelectric Element 21 Power Supply 22 Water Reservoir 23 Water Circulation Tube 24 Heat Sink 25 Fan 26 Pump 27 Water Box 28 Thermostat Electric Circuit 29 Sensor 30 Indicator 42 Surface Cover 43 Bending Circulation Channel 44 Underlay 45 Concave Groove 101 Mattress 102 Cold / hot water feeding means 104 Mattress unit 121 Cooling / heating element 122 Cold water storage box 123 Thermal water storage box 124 First pump 125 Second pump 126A Solenoid valve 126B Solenoid valve 127 Control means 142 Surface cover 143 Bending circulation path 144 Underlay 145 Recessed groove 146 Relief line

Claims (14)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A cold / hot water feed means (2) and a mattress unit (4) connected to the cold / hot water feed means (2), wherein the cold / hot water feed means (2) supplies water. A water circulation tube (23) connected to the mattress unit (4) so that it can be introduced into the mattress unit (4), and a water storage box (27) connected to the water circulation tube (23) and holding water A sensor (29) operatively connected to the water storage box (27) for sensing the temperature and amount of water contained in the water storage box (27), and a thermostat electrical circuit (28) responsive to the sensor (29). ), A power supply (21) operatively connected to the thermostat electric circuit (28), and a sump (22) connected to the mattress unit (4) and the water circulation tube (23). A thermoelectric element (20) operatively connected to the sump (22) and the power source (21), for supplying water to the mattress unit (4) and the water storage box (27) in the water circulation tube (23). Water temperature is controlled by a signal generated by the thermostat electrical circuit (28) that circulates through the reservoir (22) and activates the power source (21) operatively connected to the thermoelectric element (20). An electric cold / hot water circulating mattress. 2. The water storage tube (27) and the mattress unit (4) in the water circulation tube (23).
The electric cold / hot water circulating mattress according to claim 1, further comprising a pump (26) for circulating water between the mattress. 3. The electric cold water circulation mattress according to claim 1, further comprising a heat sink (24) connected to the thermoelectric element (20). 4. The electrical system of claim 3, further comprising a fan (25) disposed adjacent to the heat sink (24) to blow an air stream onto the heat sink (24) to form a radiator. Type hot and cold water circulating mattress. 5. The electric cold / hot water circulating mattress according to claim 1, wherein the thermoelectric element (20) is formed of a transistor. 6. The electric cold water circulation mattress according to claim 1, further comprising an indicator (30) connected to the thermostat electric circuit (28) and the power source (21). 7. The electric cold water circulating mattress according to claim 1, wherein the mattress unit (4) has a surface cover (42) and an underlay (44). 8. A bent circulation path (43) in which the mattress unit (4) is connected to the water circulation tube (23).
The electric cold / hot water circulating mattress according to claim 7. 9. A groove (45) is defined in the underlayment (44) of the mattress unit (4), and the curved circuit (43) is arranged in the groove (45).
Electric cold / hot water circulating mattress described. 10. The bending circuit (4) in which the mattress unit (4) is connected to the water circulation tube (23).
The electric cold water circulating mattress according to claim 1, which further comprises 3). 11. A groove (45) in the mattress unit.
And the curved circuit (43) defines the concave groove (4
The electric cold / hot water circulating mattress according to claim 10, which is arranged in 5). 12. An electric cold water circulation mattress according to claim 1, wherein said reservoir (22) is made of aluminum. 13. A surface cover (42), a bending circuit (4)
3) and a mattress unit (4) having an underlay (44), and a water circulation connected to a curved circulation path (43) of the mattress unit (4) so that water can be introduced into the mattress unit (4) A tube (23), a water storage box (27) that is connected to the water circulation tube (23) and holds water, and the water storage box (27) so as to sense the water temperature and the amount of water stored in the water storage box (27). ) Operatively connected to the sensor (29), a thermostat electric circuit (28) responsive to the sensor (29), a power supply (21) operatively connected to the thermostat electric circuit (28), and the mattress unit ( A reservoir (2) connected to the bent circulation path (43) of 4) and the water circulation tube (23).
2), a pump (26) for circulating water between the water storage box (27) and the curved circulation path (43) of the mattress unit (4) in the water circulation tube (23), and the reservoir (22) A thermoelectric element (20) operatively connected to the power source (21), the thermostat electrical circuit (28) and the power source (2).
1) and an indicator (30) connected to the water circulation tube (23) between the curved circulation path (43) of the mattress unit (4) and the water storage box (27). The water temperature is controlled by a signal generated by the thermostat electric circuit (28) which circulates through (22) and activates the power source (21) operatively connected to the thermoelectric element (20). Electric cold water circulation mattress. 14. A cold / hot water feeding means (102) and a mattress unit (104) connected to the cold / hot water feeding means (102), wherein the cold / hot water feeding means (102) is energized. A cooling / heating element (121) for generating a cooling section and a heating section on both sides, a cold water storage box (122) arranged on the cooling section side of the cooling / heating element (121), and a heating section side of the cooling / heating element (121). The heat storage box (123) arranged, a first pump (124) for circulating cold water between the mattress unit (104) and the cold water storage box (122), the mattress unit (104) and the A second pump (125) for circulating hot water between the mattress and the heat storage box (123), and the mattress by the first pump (124) or the second pump (125). Knit (104)
Solenoid valve (1 for controlling cold or hot water introduced into the
26A, 126B), the cooling / heating element (121), and the first pump (12).
4), the second pump (125) and the solenoid valve (1
26A, 126B), and the cooling element (12
1) Control of the electric current supplied to the first pump (12)
4) and a control means (127) for controlling the operation of the second pump (125) and the opening / closing control of the solenoid valves (126A, 126B), and the mattress unit (104) includes a surface cover (142). And an underlay (144) defining a curved circulation path (143) connected to the cold / hot water feeding means (102) and a groove (145) in which the curved circulation path (143) is arranged. Electric cold water circulation mattress.