[0001] The present invention relates generally to cold and hot storage. More particularly, the
present invention relates to an apparatus to control the temperature inside a casing in accordance
with the ambient temperature.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the
present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or
relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly
referenced is prior art.
[0003] Conventionally, a refrigerator is used to cool an article and maintain its cold sate, while
warm storage rooms are used to heat the article and maintain its warm state depending on its
purpose. In addition, these refrigerators and warm storage rooms achieve their purpose mainly by
circulating refrigerant, hot water, etc., and for that purpose, they are equipped with large-scale
devices, and a large amount of various articles are simultaneously used. The purpose is to keep the
food items and non-food items in cool and warm state.
[0004] The existing containers for warming and cooling are typically configured as closed
boxes, having a construction of single walled or a double walled with insulation or air in between.
The conventional cooling and heating containers are typically constructed for use in permanent
installations, such as to cabinetry, an appliance, or some other generally stationary structure, and
in a case where an installation space is limited, it may be difficult to install the large-sized cold
and hot storage. In other applications, conventional warmer containers can be used in a location
independently, but are still typically built into a cabinet or some structural frame. This limits the
mobility of the warmer drawers from being used in a variety of desirable locations.
[0005] The other existing containers are disclosing use of cooling and hot get to cool and
warm the plurality of object retains inside the container. The cooling gel warming gel needs to be
replaced after a small interval of time, that increases the human efforts and decrease the efficiency
of container.
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[0006] In general, a cooled or a heated towel or any other clothes is provided to the customer,
depending on the weather in order to improve service at, for example a hotel, and a restaurant.
Similarly accessories like wine opener, sanitizer, pen, scribbling pad, sanitized, serviette and
lighter are asked by the customer at any time from the waiter or service provider. Further, present
containers for warming and cooling the objects are not entirely portable, as size of container is not
small enough that service provide can carry the container with him always, when the service
provider is on duty.
[0007] There is, therefore a need in the art to provide an apparatus that is portable and capable
of maintaining the temperature inside a casing in accordance with the ambient temperature and
overcomes the above-mentioned and other limitations of the existing solutions and utilize
techniques.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0008] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein
satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0009] It is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus for changing the inside
temperature of a casing in accordance with the ambient temperature.
[0010] It is another object of the present invention to provide an apparatus for providing
cooling to the casing, when the outside temperature of the casing is warm.
[0011] It is another object of the present invention to provide an apparatus for warming the
casing, when the outside temperature of the casing is cool.
[0012] It is another object of the present invention to provide an apparatus that is conveniently
carried by a person all day long.
[0013] These and other objects of the present invention will become readily apparent from the
following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing.
SUMMARY
[0014] The present invention relates generally to cold and hot storage. More particularly, the
present invention relates to an apparatus to control the temperature inside a casing in accordance
with the ambient temperature.
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[0015] According to an aspect, the present invention provides an apparatus for controlling the
temperature inside a casing. The casing comprises one or more compartments configured to retain
one or more objects inside the casing, a housing configured to accommodate a control unit, wherein
the control unit configured within the housing facilitate changing of temperature inside the
housing. The control unit comprises a heat sink disposed within the housing, a fan coupled to the
heat sink to circulate air within the housing, a Peltier plate disposed within the housing to provide
any or a combination of the cool and warm air inside the housing, wherein hot side of the Peltier
plate mounted over the heat sink, and one or more vents associated with the housing to dissipate
the heat from the casing. The casing comprises one or more first sensors configured with the casing
to sense temperature outside the casing and consequently generate a first set of signal, and one or
more second sensors configured to sense the inside temperature of container and consequently
generate second set of signal. A processing unit operatively coupled with the one or more first
sensors and the one or more second sensors, and the processing unit comprising one or more
processors, wherein the one or more processors coupled with a memory, the memory storing
instructions executable by the processor to: receive the first set of signals from at least one of the
one or more first sensors, and the second set of signals from at least one of the one or more second
sensors, and extract a third set of signals from the received first set of signals, wherein the third
set of signals pertains to the temperature outside the casing, and facilitate actuation of at least one
actuator, operatively coupled to the processing unit, to enable the control unit to provide any or a
combination of the cool air, and the warm air inside the housing to control the temperature inside
the casing, and extract a fourth set of signals from the received second set of signals, wherein the
fourth set of signals pertains to the temperature inside the casing, and the at least one actuator is
disabled when the temperature exceeds the pre-defined temperature.
[0016] In an aspect, the control unit may be configured within the housing to decrease the
inside temperature of the casing, when the processing unit, based on the third set of signals,
indicates warm weather outside the casing.
[0017] In an aspect, the control unit may be configured within the housing to increase the
inside temperature of the casing, when the processing unit, based on the third set of signals,
indicates cool weather outside the casing.
[0018] In an aspect, the apparatus may be adapted to be in the form of a small kit, a purse, a
wallet, a pouch, and a small bag.
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[0019] In an aspect, the heat sink may comprises a base plate and a plurality of fins disposed
on surface of the base plate.
[0020] In an aspect, the one or more first sensors and the one or more second sensors may be
selected from a group comprising of a thermostat, a thermal protector, a thermal cutoff, a thermal
switch, thermocouple, a PCB thermostat, cold control, resistance temperature detector, and a
thermistor.
[0021] In an aspect, the at least one actuator may be operatively coupled to the processing unit
to initiate temperature controlling within the casing.
[0022] In an aspect, the apparatus may comprise a rechargeable battery configured to supply
power to the processing unit wherein the battery may disposed in the casing and covered by an
outer cover.
[0023] In an aspect, the one or more objects may be any or a combination of a wine opener, a
comb, a sanitizer, a pen, a scribbling pad, a pocket deo, a towel, and serviettes.
[0024] In an aspect, the casing may comprise a mounting element to facilitate hanging of the
apparatus to apparel of an entity.
[0025] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will
become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along
with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0026] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the
present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings
illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description,
serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0027] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of the proposed device to illustrate its overall
working in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0028] FIG. 2A-2F illustrates structured diagrams of the proposed device in accordance with
embodiments of the present disclosure.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0029] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in
the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the
disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations
of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and
alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended
claims.
[0030] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide
a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one
skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these
specific details.
[0031] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might”
be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be
included or have the characteristic.
[0032] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning
of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also,
as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context
clearly dictates otherwise.
[0033] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement
purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in
the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the "invention" may in some cases
refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases, it will be recognized that references to
the "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the
claims.
[0034] All methods described herein may be performed in any suitable order unless
otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all
examples, or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments
herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the
scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as
indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
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[0035] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is
not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given
that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
[0036] The present invention relates generally to cold and hot storage. More particularly, the
present invention relates to an apparatus to control the temperature inside a casing in accordance
with the ambient temperature.
[0037] According to an aspect, the present invention provides an apparatus for controlling the
temperature inside a casing. The casing can include one or more compartments configured to retain
one or more objects inside the casing, a housing configured to accommodate a control unit, wherein
the control unit can be configured within the housing facilitate changing of temperature inside the
housing. The control unit can include a heat sink disposed within the housing, a fan coupled to the
heat sink to circulate air within the housing, a Peltier plate disposed within the housing to provide
any or a combination of the cool and warm air inside the housing, wherein hot side of the Peltier
plate mounted over the heat sink, and one or more vents associated with the housing to dissipate
the heat from the casing. The casing can include one or more first sensors configured with the
casing to sense temperature outside the casing and consequently generate a first set of signal, and
one or more second sensors configured to sense the inside temperature of container and
consequently generate second set of signal. A processing unit can be operatively coupled with the
one or more first sensors and the one or more second sensors, and the processing unit comprising
one or more processors, wherein the one or more processors coupled with a memory, the memory
storing instructions executable by the processor to: receive the first set of signals from at least one
of the one or more first sensors, and the second set of signals from at least one of the one or more
second sensors, and extract a third set of signals from the received first set of signals, wherein the
third set of signals pertains to the temperature outside the casing, and facilitate actuation of at least
one actuator, operatively coupled to the processing unit, to enable the control unit to provide any
or a combination of the cool, and the warm air inside the housing to control the temperature inside
the casing, and extract a fourth set of signals from the received second set of signals, wherein the
fourth set of signals pertains to the temperature inside the casing, and the at least one actuator can
be disabled when the temperature exceeds the pre-defined temperature.
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[0038] In an embodiment, the control unit can be configured within the housing to decrease
the inside temperature of the casing, when the processing unit, based on the third set of signals,
indicates warm weather outside the casing.
[0039] In an embodiment, the control unit can be configured within the housing to increase
the inside temperature of the casing, when the processing unit, based on the third set of signals,
indicates cool weather outside the casing.
[0040] In an embodiment, the apparatus can be adapted to be in the form of a small kit, a
purse, a wallet, a pouch, and a small bag.
[0041] In an embodiment, the heat sink can include a base plate and a plurality of fins disposed
on surface of the base plate.
[0042] In an embodiment, the one or more first sensors and the one or more second sensors
can be selected from a group comprising of a thermostat, a thermal protector, a thermal cutoff, a
thermal switch, thermocouple, a PCB thermostat, cold control, resistance temperature detector,
and a thermistor.
[0043] In an embodiment, the at least one actuator can be operatively coupled to the
processing unit to initiate temperature controlling within the casing.
[0044] In an embodiment, the apparatus can include a rechargeable battery configured to
supply power to the processing unit, wherein the battery can be disposed in the casing and covered
by an outer cover.
[0045] In an embodiment, the one or more objects can be any or a combination of a wine
opener, a comb, a sanitizer, a pen, a scribbling pad, a pocket deo, a towel, and serviettes.
[0046] In an embodiment, the casing can be including a mounting element to facilitate
hanging of the apparatus to apparel of an entity.
[0047] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of the proposed device to illustrate its overall
working in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0048] In an aspect, the apparatus 100 can include a processing unit 102, and one or more
sensors 104 can be operatively coupled to the processing unit 102 to sense the inside and outside
temperature of the apparatus 100. The processing unit 102 can receive first set of signals generated
by the one or more sensors 104, and extract a third set of signals from the received first set of
signals, wherein the third set of signals pertains to the temperature outside the apparatus 100. The
processing unit 102 can actuate the main switch 108, wherein the main switch 108 can be an
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actuator, and when the main switch 108 actuated, the main switch enables the control unit 106 to
provide any or a combination of the cool, and the warm air inside the housing to control the
temperature inside the casing.
[0049] In an embodiment, the one or more sensors 104 can be one or more first sensors and
one or more second sensors. The one or more first sensor can be mounted outside the casing 102
to sense the outside temperature of the casing 102, and the one or more second sensor can be
mounted inside the casing 102 to sense the inside temperature of the casing 102.
[0050] In an embodiment, the one or more first sensors and the one or more second sensors
can be selected from a group comprising of a thermostat, a thermal protector, a thermal cutoff, a
thermal switch, thermocouple, a PCB thermostat, cold control, resistance temperature detector, a
thermistor.
[0051] In an embodiment, the one or more sensors 104 can be integrated with a display unit
to display the any or a combination of inside or outside temperature.
[0052] In an embodiment, the processing unit 102 can receive second set of signals generated
by the one or more sensors 104, and can extract a fourth set of signals from the received second
set of signals, wherein the fourth set of signals pertains to the temperature inside the apparatus
100. The processing unit 102 can turn OFF the main switch 108 when inside temperature of the
apparatus reaches the pre-defined temperature.
[0053] FIG. 2A-2F illustrates structured diagrams of the proposed device in accordance with
embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0054] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 includes a casing 202, the casing 202 can be a
protective cage to cover all the components configured within the apparatus 100. The casing 202
can include one or more compartments 204, where the one or more compartments 204 can act as
a main body for retaining one or more objects, and a housing 206, where the housing 206 can be a
safety cage to accommodate various component of a control unit 106 as described further. The
control unit 208 can be operatively coupled to the processing unit 102 to facilitate changing of
temperature inside the housing 206.
[0055] In an embodiment, the housing 206 can include a Peltier plate 208, where, the Peltier
plate 208 can have a hot side and a cold side when DC power applied to the Peltier. A heat sink
210 can be mounted on hot side of the Peltier plate 208, where the heat sink 210 includes a base
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plate and plurality of fins disposed on surface of the base plate. A fan 212 can be mounted on the
heat sink 210 to circulate air in the housing 206 to change the temperature inside the casing 202.
[0056] In an exemplary embodiment, when the at least one or more first sensors senses warm
weather outside the casing, the first set of signals can be generated by the one or more first sensors
and transmitted to the processing unit 102. The processing unit 102 actuates the actuator 108 that
enables the control unit 106 to cool the casing 202. Actuation of the control unit 106 enables the
fan 212 to circulate ambient air inside the fins of heat sink, and dissipates heat away from hot side
of the Peltier plate 208 to the atmosphere through one or more vents 218on the housing 206. When
the casing 202 gets cooled, the one or more objects that retain in the one or more compartments
get cooled.
[0057] In another exemplary embodiment, when the at least one or more first sensors senses
cool weather outside the casing, the first set of signals can be generated by the one or more first
sensors and transmitted to the processing unit 102. The processing unit 102 actuates the actuator
108 that enables the control unit 106 to warm the casing 202. Actuation of the control unit 106
enables the fan 212 to circulate air inside the fins of heat sink, and warm the inside air. When the
casing 202 gets warmed, the one or more objects that retain in the one or more compartments get
warmed.
[0058] In an embodiment, FIG. 2C illustrates one or more compartments 204 that are
configured to retain the one or more objects inside the casing. The one or more objects can be any
or a combination of a wine opener, a comb, a sanitizer, a pen, a scribbling pad, a pocket deo, a
towel, and serviettes, but not limited to the likes.
[0059] In an embodiment, FIG. 2E illustrates a mounting element 214 that can facilitate
hanging of the apparatus 100 to apparel of an entity, where the entity can be any subject or human,
which facilitates carrying of the apparatus by an entity conveniently.
[0060] In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more objects can be any or a combinationa
wine opener, a comb, a sanitizer, a pen, a scribbling pad, a pocket deo, a towel, and serviettes, but
not limited to the likes.
[0061] In an exemplary embodiment, a service provider can attach the apparatus 100 to
apparel conveniently, and can provide the one or more objects to the customer whenever customer
needs. The apparatus 100 can be used in hotels, restaurants and many other places to provide better
service to the customers. The apparatus 100 can include towels also, and when a customer needs
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warm towel in winter season, the service provider can provide the warm towel to the customer
easily. Similarly, when a customer needs cool towel in summer, the service provider can provide
the cool towel to the customer, with the help of this apparatus 100.
[0062] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 can include a battery 216 configured to the
casing 202, which can be operatively coupled to the processing unit 102 to provide electric power
to the one or more sensors 104, the control unit 106 and the actuator 108. The battery 216 can be
covered by a battery cover.
[0063] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and
further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope
thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not
limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person
having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information
and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0064] The present disclosure provides an apparatus for changing the inside temperature of a
casing in accordance with the ambient temperature.
[0065] The present disclosure provides an apparatus for cooling the inside temperature of the
casing, when the outside temperature of the casing is warm.
[0066] The present disclosure provides an apparatus for warming the inside temperature of
the casing, when the outside temperature of the casing is cool.
[0067] The present disclosure provides an apparatus for retaining plurality of objects within
less volume that ensures usability of the apparatus.
[0068] The present disclosure provides an apparatus that is conveniently carried by a person
all day long.

We Claim:

1. An apparatus to control temperature inside a casing, said casing comprising:
one or more compartments configured to retain one or more objects inside the
casing;
a housing configured to accommodate a control unit wherein, the control unit configured within
the housing facilitate changing of temperature inside the housing, wherein the control unit
comprising:
a heat sink disposed within the housing;
a fan coupled to the heat sink to circulate air within the housing;
a Peltier plate disposed within the housing to provide any or a combination
of the cool and warm air inside the housing, wherein hot side of the Peltier plate is
mounted over the heat sink; and
one or more vents associated with the housing to dissipate the heat from the
casing;
one or more first sensors configured with the casing to sense temperature outside
the casing and consequently generate a first set of signal;
one or more second sensors configured to sense the inside temperature of container
and consequently generate second set of signal;
a processing unit operatively coupled with the one or more first sensors and the one
or more second sensors, and the processing unit comprising one or more processors,
wherein the one or more processors coupled with a memory, the memory storing
instructions executable by the processor to:
receive the first set of signals from at least one of the one or more first
sensors, and the second set of signals from at least one of the one or more second
sensors; and
extract a third set of signals from the received first set of signals, wherein
the third set of signals pertains to the temperature outside the casing, and facilitate
actuation of at least one actuator, operatively coupled to the processing unit, to
enable the control unit to provide any or a combination of the cool air and the warm
air inside the housing to control the temperature inside the casing, and
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extract a fourth set of signals from the received second set of signals,
wherein the fourth set of signals pertains to the temperature inside the casing, and
the at least one actuator is disabled when the temperature exceeds the pre-defined
temperature.
2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit is configured within the
housing to decrease the inside temperature of the casing, when the processing unit, based
on the third set of signals, indicates warm weather outside the casing.
3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit is configured within the
housing to increase the inside temperature of the casing, when the processing unit, based
on the third set of signals, indicates cool weather outside the casing.
4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus is adapted to be in the form of
a small kit, a purse, a wallet, a pouch, and a small bag.
5. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the heat sink comprises a base plate and a
plurality of fins disposed on surface of the base plate.
6. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more first sensors and the one or
more second sensors are selected from a group comprising of a thermostat, a thermal
protector, a thermal cutoff, a thermal switch, thermocouple, a PCB thermostat, cold
control, resistance temperature detector, and a thermistor.
7. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one actuator is operatively coupled
to the processing unit to initiate temperature controlling within the casing.
8. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, the apparatus comprises a rechargeable battery
configured to supply power to the processing unit, wherein the battery is disposed in the
casing and covered by an outer cover.
9. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more objects is any or a
combination of a wine opener, a comb, a sanitizer, a pen, a scribbling pad, a pocket deo, a
towel and serviette.
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10. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the casing comprises a mounting element to
facilitate hanging of the casing to apparel of an entity.