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DE20302089U1 - Notebook has a heating element for protection of sensitive components against freezing, with said element activated by a temperature sensor when the temperature falls below a threshold value - Google Patents

Notebook has a heating element for protection of sensitive components against freezing, with said element activated by a temperature sensor when the temperature falls below a threshold value

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DE20302089U1
DE20302089U1 DE20302089U DE20302089U DE20302089U1 DE 20302089 U1 DE20302089 U1 DE 20302089U1 DE 20302089 U DE20302089 U DE 20302089U DE 20302089 U DE20302089 U DE 20302089U DE 20302089 U1 DE20302089 U1 DE 20302089U1
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Abstract

Notebook or laptop computer has a heating element or film that can be used to heat its cold-sensitive components, especially the monitor and or microchips, or even the whole notebook device. Heating is triggered when an onboard temperature sensor detects that the temperature has fallen below a threshold value and sensitive components are at risk of damage due to freezing or frost. A Peltier element is suitable as a temperature sensor.

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BESCHREIBUNG Notebook mit einem HeizelementDESCRIPTION Notebook with a heating element

Notebooks üblicher Art sind mit vielfältigen Funktionen ausgestattet. Im Winter ist es gefährlich für das Notebook, wenn es im Auto oder an einem kalten Ort vergessen wird. Das Display, das ein Flüssigkeits-Kristall aufweist, kann sehr schnell kaputt gehen.Notebooks of the usual type are equipped with a wide range of functions. In winter, it is dangerous for the notebook if it is left in the car or in a cold place. The display, which has a liquid crystal, can break very quickly.

Den in den Schutzansprüchen 1 bis 17 angegebenen Erfindung liegt das Problem zugrunde ein Notebook zu schaffen, das eine Temperatur-Regelung und Mess-Einheit aufweist.The invention specified in claims 1 to 17 is based on the problem of creating a notebook which has a temperature control and measuring unit.

Dieses Problem wird mit den in den Schutzansprüchen 1 bis 17 aufgeführten Merkmalen gelöst.This problem is solved by the features set out in claims 1 to 17.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird anhand der Fig. 1 erläutert.An embodiment of the invention is explained with reference to Fig. 1.

Vorteil dieser Erfindung ist die selbständige Rettungs-Aktion des Notebook wenn es der Kälte ausgesetzt wird. Ein Alarmsignal sorgt dafür, dass bei Überschreitung oder Unterschreitung einen kritischen Temperatur-Bereichs oder Grenze, der Notebook-Besitzer in Kenntnis gesetzt wird. Falls das Notebook 1 weiter der Kälte ausgesetzt ist, aktiviert sich automatisch das Heizelement 2. Es kann das Notebook warm halten solange der Akku noch ausreicht. Das Display 3 ist besonders gefährdet. Eine weitere Variante ist mit einer automatischen Anruf-Funktion, die eine vorher eingegebene Telefonnummer anwählt. Über einem Sprach-Chip oder Tonsignal wird der Angerufene darauf hingewiesen, dass sein Notebook der Kälte ausgesetzt worden ist. Es reicht manchmal, dass das Notebook in einer kalten Umgebung nur einige Grad über die Umgebungstemperatur erwärmt wird, um die sensiblen Teile, wie das Display / Bildschirm zu retten. Das Heiz-Element kann ein Halbleiter (sog. Peltier-Elemente) sein, dessen Flächen abhängig von der Strom-Polarität an seinem Anschluss, kalt-warm oder umgekehrt werden. Die Stromumkehr ist Temperatur-Sensor-Gesteuert. Das Peltier-Element kann auch in dem Notebook-Akku 4 angebracht werden.The advantage of this invention is the independent rescue action of the notebook when it is exposed to the cold. An alarm signal ensures that the notebook owner is informed if a critical temperature range or limit is exceeded or not reached. If the notebook 1 is further exposed to the cold, the heating element 2 is automatically activated. It can keep the notebook warm as long as the battery is still sufficient. The display 3 is particularly at risk. Another variant is with an automatic call function that dials a previously entered telephone number. A voice chip or tone signal informs the person being called that their notebook has been exposed to the cold. It is sometimes enough for the notebook to be heated just a few degrees above the ambient temperature in a cold environment to save the sensitive parts such as the display / screen. The heating element can be a semiconductor (so-called Peltier elements), the surfaces of which become cold-warm or vice versa depending on the current polarity at its connection. The current reversal is temperature sensor controlled. The Peltier element can also be installed in the notebook battery 4.

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Claims (17)

1. Notebook/Laptop, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es mindestens ein Heiz-Element/Heiz-Folie, der seine sensiblen Teile, wie Display oder Bildschirm und/oder Mikrochips, oder das ganze Notebook-Gerät erwärmt oder heizt, falls eine bestimmte Temperatur unterschritten wird oder die sensiblen Teile vor dem Gefrieren oder Frost gefährdet sind, aufweist. 1. Notebook/laptop, characterized in that it has at least one heating element/heating foil which warms or heats its sensitive parts, such as the display or screen and/or microchips, or the entire notebook device, if a certain temperature is not reached or the sensitive parts are at risk of freezing or frost. 2. Notebook nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es mindestens einen Temperatur-Sensor oder eine Temperatur- Mess-Einheit, die mit dem Heiz-Element/Heiz-Folie gekoppelt ist, aufweist. 2. Notebook according to claim 1, characterized in that it has at least one temperature sensor or a temperature measuring unit which is coupled to the heating element/heating foil. 3. Notebook nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Temperatur-Mess-Einheit oder Sensor für die Umgebungs- Temperatur und/oder die Notebook-Innentemperatur-Messungen konzipiert ist. 3. Notebook according to claim 2, characterized in that the temperature measuring unit or sensor is designed for the ambient temperature and/or the notebook internal temperature measurements. 4. Notebook nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es mindestens ein Kühl-Element, das mit dem Temperatur-Sensor gekoppelt ist und der seine sensiblen Teile, wie Display/Bildschirm und/oder Mikrochips oder das ganze Notebook-Gerät abkühlt, falls eine bestimmte Temperatur überschritten wird, aufweist. 4. Notebook according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it has at least one cooling element which is coupled to the temperature sensor and which cools its sensitive parts, such as display/screen and/or microchips or the entire notebook device, if a certain temperature is exceeded. 5. Notebook nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Heiz- oder Kühl-Elemente, Peltier-Elemente oder Halbleiter sind. 5. Notebook according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the heating or cooling elements are Peltier elements or semiconductors. 6. Notebook nach Anspruch einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Heizelement ein dünner Heizdraht oder eine Heiz-Folie ist. 6. Notebook according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the heating element is a thin heating wire or a heating foil. 7. Notebook nach einem der Ansprüche 3 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Heiz- oder Kühl-Elemente die Notwendige Energie aus dem Akku des Notebooks beziehen. 7. Notebook according to one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that the heating or cooling elements obtain the necessary energy from the battery of the notebook. 8. Notebook nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass er eine Steuer- oder Auswerte-Einheit, die bei erreichen eines für das Notebook-Gerät kritischen Temperatur-Bereichs mindestens einen Alarm auslöst, aufweist. 8. Notebook according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that it has a control or evaluation unit which triggers at least one alarm when a temperature range critical for the notebook device is reached. 9. Notebook nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Alarm akustisch und/oder optisch erfolgt. 9. Notebook according to claim 8, characterized in that the alarm is acoustic and/or optical. 10. Notebook nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es mit einer Temperatur-Regelungs-Funktion, die über das Notebook- Display oder Bildschirm abrufbar ist, ausgestattet ist. 10. Notebook according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it is equipped with a temperature control function which can be called up via the notebook display or screen. 11. Notebook nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es einen Stromsparmodus für die Heiz-Kühl-Elemente aufweist. 11. Notebook according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a power saving mode for the heating-cooling elements. 12. Notebook nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es mit einer automatischen Telefon-Anruf-Funktion einer frei programmierbaren Nummer, die erst bei einer Unterschreitung/oder Überschreitung einer bestimmten Temperaturgrenze aktiv wird, ausgestattet ist. 12. Notebook according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is equipped with an automatic telephone call function of a freely programmable number, which only becomes active when a certain temperature limit is undercut or exceeded. 13. Notebook nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es einen Sprach-Chip oder einen Signalerzeuger, der während der automatischen Anruf-Funktion eine Mitteilung oder Signal an den Angerufenen mit dem Hinweis der Temperatur-Unterschreitung/Überschreitung sendet, aufweist. 13. Notebook according to claim 12, characterized in that it has a voice chip or a signal generator which, during the automatic call function, sends a message or signal to the called party indicating that the temperature has fallen below or exceeded the specified limit. 14. Notebook nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Heiz-Elemente oder Kühl-Elemente innen in das Notebook eingebaut sind. 14. Notebook according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the heating elements or cooling elements are built into the inside of the notebook. 15. Notebook nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Heiz-Elemente oder Kühl-Elemente aussen oder in die Notebook- Schalen eingebaut sind. 15. Notebook according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the heating elements or cooling elements are built outside or into the notebook shells. 16. Notebook nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Heiz-Elemente oder Kühl-Elemente in dem Notebook-Akku eingebaut oder angebracht sind. 16. Notebook according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the heating elements or cooling elements are built into or attached to the notebook battery. 17. Notebook nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Notebook-Akku mit Temperatur-Sensor ausgestattet ist. 17. Notebook according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the notebook battery is equipped with a temperature sensor.
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