US20130037531A1 - Electrically heated garment - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to garments, and in particular, to an electrically heated jacket for providing heat to a user wearing the jacket.
- Garments especially outwear such as jackets and parkas, may be insulated to protect a user from the cold. Insulated jackets rely on the user's own body heat to keep the user warm. If the insulation is too thin, the user may be cold. If the insulation is too thick, the user may overheat.
- the invention provides a method of operating a garment heated by a first electric heater and a second electric heater, powered by a battery pack, and controlled by a controller via a first user input and a second user input.
- the first user input is actuated to cause the first electric heater to enter a first thermal output mode.
- the second user input is actuated to cause the second electric heater to enter a second thermal output mode.
- the first user input is illuminated in response to entering the first thermal output mode.
- the second user input is illuminated in response to entering the second thermal output mode.
- the first user input is actuated to cause the first electric heater to enter an off mode.
- the second user input is actuated to cause the second electric heater to enter an off mode.
- FIG. 1 is a front view of a jacket according to one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 2 is a rear view of the jacket of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a battery holder according to one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the battery pack of FIG. 5 .
- FIG. 7 is an electrical block diagram for the jacket of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 8 is an image of a heated jacket including a heating module according to another embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of the heated jacket including the heating module of FIG. 8 .
- FIG. 10 is a top perspective view of a portion the heating module of FIG. 8 .
- FIG. 11 is a bottom perspective view of the portion of the heating module of FIG. 10 .
- FIG. 12 is a front view of a display for positioning in an aperture of the heating module of FIG. 10 .
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of tools and devices usable with the battery pack of FIG. 5 .
- FIG. 14 is a front view of a jacket according to one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 15 is a rear view of the jacket of FIG. 14 .
- FIG. 16A is a detailed view of a control input of the jacket of FIG. 14 , and taken along line 16 A-- 16 A of FIG. 14 .
- FIG. 16B is a detailed view of a rear compartment of the jacket of FIG. 15 , and taken along line 16 B-- 16 B of FIG. 15
- FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a battery holder according to one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a battery pack for use with the battery holder of FIG. 17 .
- FIG. 19 is an exploded view of the battery pack of FIG. 18 .
- FIG. 20 is an electrical block diagram for the jacket of FIG. 14 .
- FIG. 22 is an enlarged view of the heated jacket including the heating module of FIG. 21 .
- FIG. 24 is a bottom perspective view of the portion of the heating module of FIG. 23 .
- FIG. 25 is a front view of a display for positioning in an aperture of the heating module of FIG. 23 .
- FIG. 26 is a perspective view of tools and devices usable with the battery pack of FIG. 18 .
- FIG. 27 is a perspective view of a jacket according to another embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 28 is a front view of a control input of the jacket of FIG. 27 .
- FIG. 29 is a diagram of a printed circuit board of the control input of FIG. 28 .
- FIG. 33 is another perspective view of the battery receptacle module of FIG. 32 .
- FIG. 36 illustrates an electrically heated glove coupled to an accessory port of a heated jacket.
- FIG. 37 illustrates the electrically heated glove of FIG. 36 .
- FIG. 38 illustrates a pocket, including wire routing features, of the jacket of FIG. 14 .
- FIG. 40 also illustrates the wire routing features of FIG. 39 .
- FIG. 41 also illustrates the wire routing features of FIG. 39 .
- FIG. 42 illustrates a front of a jacket with visibility features.
- FIG. 43 illustrates a back of a jacket with visibility features.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a heated jacket 10 according to one embodiment of the invention.
- the jacket 10 may be constructed in various sizes to fit a variety of users.
- the jacket 10 includes typical jacket features such as a torso body 12 , arms 14 , a collar 16 , and front pockets 18 .
- a front surface 20 of the jacket 10 includes a control input.
- the control input is a button 22 that may be actuated by user.
- the button 22 includes a display portion 24 to indicate a status of the heated jacket 10 .
- the jacket 10 includes a heater array 26 .
- the heater array 26 is disposed in both a left portion 28 and a right portion 30 of the torso body 12 .
- the heater array 26 may extend into the arms 14 and/or collar 16 .
- the jacket may include a first heater array and second heater array arranged as an upper module and a lower module, respectively.
- the heater array 26 is controlled via the button 22 shown in FIG. 1 .
- multiple heater arrays may be controlled individually via a single control input or multiple control inputs.
- the heating array 26 may include resistive heating coils formed of carbon fibers, high density carbon fibers, or other heating devices.
- the heated jacket 10 is capable of maintaining a temperature of up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit, although in further embodiments lower or greater temperatures are possible depending upon the heat source.
- the heated jacket 10 includes a compartment 32 located on a lower portion of the back torso body.
- the compartment 32 houses an electrical component, such as a battery pack and battery holder.
- the compartment 32 includes a zipper 34 , providing selective access by a user to the compartment 32 in order to access the battery pack and other electrical components.
- FIG. 4 illustrates one example of a battery holder 36 .
- the battery holder 36 is configured to receive a battery pack 38 , such as the battery pack illustrated in FIG. 5 .
- the battery pack 38 is a lithium-based, rechargeable battery pack.
- the battery pack 38 is removably and interchangeably connected to the battery holder 36 to provide power to the jacket 10 during operation and to facilitate recharging of the battery pack 38 when not in use.
- the battery pack 38 may be used with other types of cordless, battery-powered tools or devices.
- FIG. 13 discussed below, illustrates exemplary tools and devices with which the battery pack 38 may be used.
- the battery pack 38 also may be used with other power tools or sensing devices not specifically discussed herein.
- the battery pack 38 includes a casing 40 , an outer housing 42 coupled to the casing 40 , and a plurality of battery cells 44 positioned within the casing 40 .
- the casing 40 is shaped and sized to fit within a cavity 46 of the battery holder 36 illustrated in FIG. 4 , or alternatively, in a power tool or non-motorized sensing device to connect the battery pack 38 to the tool or device.
- the casing 40 includes an end cap 48 to substantially enclose the battery cells 44 within the casing 40 .
- the illustrated end cap 48 includes two power terminals 50 configured to mate with corresponding power terminals 60 ( FIG. 7 ) extending within the cavity 46 of the battery holder 36 .
- the end cap 48 may also include sense or communication terminals that are configured to mate with corresponding terminals within the battery holder or a tool.
- the outer housing 42 includes a latching arrangement 52 for positively engaging the battery pack 38 with the battery holder 36 .
- the latching arrangement 52 includes latching tabs 54 and resilient actuating portions 56 .
- the latching tabs 54 are configured to engage corresponding recesses within the cavity 46 of the battery holder 36 .
- the resilient actuating portions 56 are coupled to the latching tabs 54 and are configured for a user to selectively disengage the latching tabs 54 from the battery holder 36 .
- the battery pack 38 includes three battery cells 44 positioned within the casing 40 and electrically coupled to the terminals 50 .
- the battery cells provide operational power (e.g., DC power) to the jacket 10 or other device.
- the battery cells 44 are arranged in series, and each battery cell has a nominal voltage of approximately four-volts (4.0V), such that the battery pack 38 has a nominal voltage of approximately twelve-volts (12V).
- the cells 44 also have a capacity rating of approximately 1.4 Ah.
- the battery pack 38 may include more or fewer battery cells 44 , and the cells 44 can be arranged in series, parallel, or a serial and parallel combination.
- the battery pack 38 can include a total of six battery cells in a parallel arrangement of two sets of three series-connected cells.
- the series-parallel combination of battery cells creates a battery pack having a nominal voltage of approximately 12V and a capacity rating of approximately 2.8 Ah.
- the battery cells 44 may have different nominal voltages, such as, for example, 3.6V, 3.8V, 4.2V, etc., and/or may have different capacity ratings, such as, for example, 1.2 Ah, 1.3 Ah, 2.0 Ah, 2.4 Ah, 2.6 Ah, 3.0 Ah, etc.
- the battery pack 38 can have a different nominal voltage, such as, for example, 10.8V, 14.4V, etc.
- the battery cells 44 are lithium-ion battery cells having a chemistry of, for example, lithium-cobalt (Li—Co), lithium-manganese (Li—Mn), or Li—Mn spinel. In other embodiments, the battery cells 44 may have other suitable lithium or lithium-based chemistries.
- the heated jacket 10 includes control circuitry for the heater array 26 and battery pack 38 .
- FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the heated jacket 10 .
- a battery controller 58 receives electricity from the battery pack 38 via battery terminals 60 (disposed within the battery holder 36 ).
- the battery controller 58 may be configured to monitor a state of charge of the battery pack 38 and, if necessary, shutdown the heater array 26 .
- a heater controller 62 receives inputs from the control button 22 and selectively powers the heater array 26 depending upon the selected thermal output.
- the display portion 24 is selectively illuminated based upon the selected thermal output setting.
- the heater controller 62 may be configured to monitor a plurality of conditions of the jacket 10 including, but not limited to, an amount of current drawn by the heater array 26 .
- the controllers 58 , 62 are, for example, microprocessors, microcontrollers, or the like, and are configured to communicate with one another.
- the battery controller 58 provides information to the heater controller 62 related to a battery pack temperature or voltage level.
- the heater controller 62 and the battery controller 58 also include low voltage monitors and state-of-charge monitors.
- the monitors are used to determine whether the battery pack 38 is experiencing a low voltage condition, which may prevent proper operation of the heater array 26 , or if the battery pack 38 is in a state-of-charge that makes the battery pack 38 susceptible to being damaged. If such a low voltage condition or state-of-charge exists, the heater array 26 is shut down or the battery pack 38 is otherwise prevented from further discharging current to prevent the battery pack from becoming further depleted.
- the heated jacket 10 illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 may be operated as follows. To turn on the heated jacket 10 , a user presses and holds the control button 22 for a first period (e.g., three seconds). When first turned on, the heater controller 62 causes the heated jacket 10 to enter pre-heat mode. The heated jacket 10 remains in a pre-heat mode for a period (e.g., five minutes) and then the heater controller 62 switches the heater array 26 to a medium thermal output setting. The user may adjust the thermal output setting by actuating the control button 22 . Each press of the control button 22 will cycle the heater controller 62 through one of a sequence of thermal output settings (e.g., low, medium, high). In order to turn off the heated jacket 10 (or de-energize the heater array 26 ), the user presses and holds the control button 22 for a third period (e.g., three seconds).
- a third period e.g., three seconds.
- the control button 22 includes an illuminated display portion 24 to indicate a status of the heaters.
- the display portion may be, for example, one or more LEDs.
- the display portion 24 flashes red.
- the display portion 24 glows blue.
- the display portion 24 glows white.
- the display portion glows red.
- Other embodiments may use various other colors or light patterns to indicate thermal output settings.
- Still other embodiments may indicate a state of charge of the battery pack 38 .
- FIG. 8 illustrates a heated jacket 110 according to another embodiment of the invention.
- the heated jacket 110 may be constructed in various sizes to fit a variety of users.
- FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of a heating module 164 , which is coupled to an outside surface of the jacket 110 by way of a strap 166 .
- the heating module 164 may be coupled to an inner surface of the jacket 110 or disposed inside of an inner pocket of the jacket 110 .
- the heating module 164 includes a battery pack holder 136 ( FIGS. 10 and 11 ) and a battery pack 38 ( FIG. 5 ).
- the heating module 164 is electrically coupled to one or more heating coils (not shown) positioned within the jacket 110 to heat the jacket and provide heat to a user wearing the jacket.
- multiple heating coils are employed and positioned in various locations, or zones, within the jacket.
- separate heating coils may be positioned in an upper torso area and a lower torso area, and may be separately controllable by the user.
- a single heating coil may be used, or the heating coils may be positioned at other locations within the jacket, (e.g., the back, arms, etc.).
- FIGS. 10 and 11 illustrate the battery holder 136 of the heating module 164 in greater detail.
- the battery holder 136 includes an aperture 168 for receiving an end of a cord (not shown), the cord being connected to the one or more heating coils and including a male connector terminal.
- a female connector (not shown) is positioned within the battery holder 136 adjacent the aperture 168 to receive the male connector and form an electrical connection between the heating coils and the battery pack 38 .
- the battery holder 136 also includes a hook 170 for securing the cord disposed between the connector and the jacket 110 .
- the battery holder 136 includes a housing portion 172 for electrical components, including a circuit board (not shown).
- the housing portion 172 includes a first button 174 , a second button 176 and a display 178 .
- the first button 174 and the second button 176 are capable of communicating with the electrical components.
- the first button 174 is pressed by a user to increase the temperature of the heating coils
- the second button 176 is pressed by a user for lowering the temperature of the heating coils.
- the display 178 is a seven segment display for representing a heating level indicative of the temperature of the heating coils.
- the battery holder 136 includes a power indicator 182 , such as a light emitting diode (LED) that displays to the user when lit that the battery is connected, the heating coils are on, or the like.
- a power indicator 182 such as a light emitting diode (LED) that displays to the user when lit that the battery is connected, the heating coils are on, or the like.
- a portion of the battery holder 136 defines a battery cavity 184 for receiving the battery pack 38 ( FIG. 5 ).
- the battery holder 136 includes an on/off switch (such as the control button 22 discussed above), a fuel gauge that displays the amount of battery power remaining, and a user interface including heat zone controls to individually control the heating coils if multiple heating coils are employed.
- an on/off switch such as the control button 22 discussed above
- a fuel gauge that displays the amount of battery power remaining
- a user interface including heat zone controls to individually control the heating coils if multiple heating coils are employed.
- FIG. 13 illustrates exemplary power tools and sensing devices with which the battery pack 38 may be usable.
- the battery pack 38 may be usable with power tools such as a drill 202 , a pipe cutter 204 , an impact driver 206 , and a reciprocating saw 208 .
- the battery pack 38 may also be usable with non-motorized sensing devices such as a visual inspection camera 212 , an infrared sensor 214 (such as a thermometer or thermal imaging camera), a clamp-type multimeter 216 , and a wall scanner 218 (such as a “stud finder”).
- control input 321 is configured to be actuated by a user to direct the control of the jacket heating system and heating zones.
- the control input 321 includes three zone control buttons 322 a , 322 b , and 322 c and an on/off button 323 .
- each of the zone control buttons 322 a , 322 b , 322 c and the on/off button 323 include a display portion 324 a , 324 b , 324 c , 324 d ( FIG.
- the display portion 324 may be configured as a single display panel or display lights/illumination separate from the above buttons.
- the control input 321 may be configured at different locations on the outside or the inside of the jacket, may be configured with different orientations for the buttons, and may be separated into multiple control inputs at different locations on the jacket.
- the jacket 310 includes a heating system made up of a first heater array 326 and a second heater array 327 .
- the first heater array 326 is disposed in both a left portion 328 and a right portion 330 of the torso body 312 .
- the second heater array 327 is disposed in the back 315 .
- the heating system is further made up of a third heater array 329 ( FIG. 20 ) disposed in the front pockets 318 .
- the heating arrays may include resistive heating coils formed of carbon fibers, high density carbon fibers, or other heating devices.
- the heating system may include a fourth heater array (not shown) disposed in the arms 314 and/or a fifth heat array (not shown) disposed in the collar 16 , and/or additional heater arrays, and may further have different configurations of the heater arrays, as the different heater arrays may be alternatively configured to extend into or be removed from other parts of the jacket 310 .
- the heated jacket 310 includes a compartment 332 located on a lower portion of the back torso body 315 .
- the compartment 332 houses an electrical component, such as a battery pack 338 and a battery holder 336 .
- the compartment 332 includes a zipper 334 , providing selective access by a user to the compartment 332 in order to access the battery pack 338 and other electrical components.
- FIG. 17 illustrates one example of a battery holder 336 .
- the battery holder 336 is configured to receive the battery pack 338 , such as the battery pack 338 illustrated in FIG. 18 .
- the battery holder 336 also includes a USB-type port 337 for communicating with and charging other devices, such as a digital media player, an iPOD®, or similar device
- the battery pack 338 is a lithium-based, rechargeable battery pack.
- the battery pack 338 is removably and interchangeably connected to the battery holder 336 to provide power to the jacket 310 during operation and to facilitate recharging of the battery pack 338 when not in use.
- the battery pack 338 may be used with other types of cordless, battery-powered tools or devices.
- the battery pack 338 may be usable with a drill, a PVC pipe cutter, an impact driver, and a metal pipe cutter, or other tools.
- the battery pack 338 may also be usable with a non-motorized sensing device such as a thermal imaging camera, a micro-inspection camera, a wall scanner, a digital multimeter, a thermometer, and a gas detector. A variety of such tools and devices are illustrated in FIG. 26 . Furthermore, the battery pack 338 may be used with other power tools or sensing devices not specifically discussed herein.
- the battery pack 338 includes a casing 340 , an outer housing 342 coupled to the casing 340 , and a plurality of battery cells 344 positioned within the casing 340 .
- the casing 340 is shaped and sized to fit within a cavity 346 of the battery holder 336 illustrated in FIG. 17 , or alternatively, in a power tool or non-motorized sensing device to connect the battery pack 338 to the tool or device.
- the casing 340 includes an end cap 348 to substantially enclose the battery cells 344 within the casing 340 .
- the illustrated end cap 348 includes two power terminals 350 configured to mate with corresponding power terminals 360 ( FIG.
- the end cap 348 may also include sense or communication terminals that are configured to mate with corresponding terminals within the battery holder or a tool.
- the outer housing 342 includes a latching arrangement 352 for positively engaging the battery pack 338 with the battery holder 336 .
- the latching arrangement 352 includes latching tabs 354 and resilient actuating portions 356 .
- the latching tabs 354 are configured to engage corresponding recesses within the cavity 346 of the battery holder 336 .
- the resilient actuating portions 356 are coupled to the latching tabs 354 and are configured for a user to selectively disengage the latching tabs 354 from the battery holder 336 .
- the battery pack 338 includes three battery cells 344 positioned within the casing 340 and electrically coupled to the terminals 350 .
- the battery cells provide operational power (e.g., DC power) to the jacket 310 or other device.
- the battery cells 344 are arranged in series, and each battery cell has a nominal voltage of approximately four-volts (4.0V), such that the battery pack 338 has a nominal voltage of approximately twelve-volts (12V).
- the cells 344 also have a capacity rating of approximately 1.4 Ah.
- the battery pack 338 may include more or fewer battery cells 344 , and the cells 344 can be arranged in series, parallel, or a serial and parallel combination.
- the battery pack 338 can include a total of six battery cells in a parallel arrangement of two sets of three series-connected cells.
- the series-parallel combination of battery cells creates a battery pack having a nominal voltage of approximately 12V and a capacity rating of approximately 2.8 Ah.
- the battery cells 344 may have different nominal voltages, such as, for example, 3.6V, 3.8V, 4.2V, etc., and/or may have different capacity ratings, such as, for example, 1.2 Ah, 1.3 Ah, 2.0 Ah, 2.4 Ah, 2.6 Ah, 3.0 Ah, etc.
- the battery pack 338 can have a different nominal voltage, such as, for example, 10.8V, 14.4V, etc.
- the battery cells 344 are lithium-ion battery cells having a chemistry of, for example, lithium-cobalt (Li—Co), lithium-manganese (Li—Mn), or Li—Mn spinel. In other embodiments, the battery cells 344 may have other suitable lithium or lithium-based chemistries.
- the heated jacket 310 includes control circuitry for the heating system having multiple heating zones.
- FIG. 20 is an electrical block diagram of the heated jacket 310 .
- a battery controller 358 receives electricity from the battery pack 338 via battery terminals 360 (disposed within the battery holder 336 ). The battery controller 358 may be configured to monitor a state of charge of the battery pack 338 and, if necessary, shutdown the heater array 326 .
- a heater controller 362 receives inputs from the control input 321 and selectively powers the heater arrays 326 , 327 , 329 depending upon a desired thermal output.
- the display portion 324 a , 324 b , 324 c , 324 d associated with the particular control input button described above, is illuminated based upon the current status of that input button.
- the heater controller 362 may be configured to monitor a plurality of conditions of the jacket 310 including, but not limited to, an amount of current drawn by the heater arrays 326 , 327 , 329 .
- the controllers 358 , 362 are, for example, microprocessors, microcontrollers, or the like, and are configured to communicate with one another.
- the battery controller 358 provides information to the heater controller 362 related to a battery pack temperature or voltage level.
- the heater controller 362 and the battery controller 358 also include low voltage monitors and state-of-charge monitors. The monitors are used to determine whether the battery pack 338 is experiencing a low voltage condition, which may prevent proper operation of the heater arrays 326 , 327 , 329 or if the battery pack 338 is in a state-of-charge that makes the battery pack 338 susceptible to being damaged. If such a low voltage condition or state-of-charge exists, the heater arrays 326 , 327 , 329 are shut down or the battery pack 338 is otherwise prevented from further discharging current to prevent the battery pack from becoming further depleted.
- the heating system and heating arrays 326 , 327 , 329 are configured to be actuated via the control input 321 ( FIG. 14 ).
- the on/off button 323 is configured to turn the heating system on and off and also is configured to change thermal output setting of the heating system, including a high thermal output setting, a medium thermal output setting, and low thermal output setting. More specifically, the on/off button is configured to turn the heating system on after being pressed and held for a designated period of time (e.g., 1.5 seconds), such that all heating arrays 326 , 327 , 329 are turned on and automatically set to an initial predetermined thermal output setting.
- a designated period of time e.g. 1.5 seconds
- Subsequent presses of the on/off button change the thermal output setting according to sequence, such that the next press of the on/off button changes the heating system to the high thermal output setting.
- a further press of the on/off button changes the heating system to the medium thermal output setting.
- a further press of the on/off button changes the heating system to the low thermal output setting.
- a further press of the on/off changes the heating system back to the high thermal output setting to complete the sequence of high, medium, low, high, medium, low, and so on.
- the heating system is on, if any of the heating arrays 326 , 327 , 329 are on.
- the on/off button is configured to turn the heating system off after being pressed and held for designated period of time (e.g., 1.5 seconds). In other embodiments, it is conceivable that the number of thermal output settings, the initial thermal output setting, and the sequence of thermal output settings could vary.
- zone control buttons 322 a , 322 b , 322 c are each configured to turn a particular heater array on and off. More specifically, zone control button 322 a is configured to turn the first heater array 326 on and off, zone control button 322 b is configured to turn the second heater array 327 on and off, and zone control button 322 c is configured to turn the third heater array 329 on and off. Subsequent presses of any one of the zone control buttons switches alternate the associated heating array between on and off. In other embodiments, it is conceivable that multiple heater arrays may be controlled individually via a single control input button or multiple control input buttons.
- the heated jacket 310 illustrated in FIGS. 14 and 15 may be operated as follows. To turn on the heated jacket 310 , a user presses and holds the on/off button 323 for a designated period of time (e.g., 1.5 seconds). When first turned on, the heater controller 362 causes the heated jacket 310 to enter pre-heat mode. The heated jacket 310 remains in a pre-heat mode for a period (e.g., five minutes) and then the heater controller 362 switches the heater arrays 326 , 327 , 329 to a medium thermal output setting. The user may adjust the thermal output setting by actuating the on/off button 323 , as discussed above.
- a designated period of time e.g. 1.5 seconds.
- the heater controller 362 causes the heated jacket 310 to enter pre-heat mode.
- the heated jacket 310 remains in a pre-heat mode for a period (e.g., five minutes) and then the heater controller 362 switches the heater arrays 326 , 327 , 329 to
- Each press of the on/off button 323 will cycle the heater controller 362 through one of a sequence of thermal output settings (e.g., high, medium, low).
- a sequence of thermal output settings e.g., high, medium, low.
- the user presses and holds the on/off button for a designated period of time (e.g., 1.5 seconds).
- the control input buttons 322 a , 322 b , 322 c , 323 each include an illuminated display portion 324 a , 324 b , 324 c , 324 d to indicate a status of the heating system.
- the display portion may be, for example, one or more LEDs.
- the display portions 324 a , 324 b , 324 c illuminate to indicate that their associated heating arrays are on.
- the display portion 324 d on the on/off button 323 flashes red.
- the display portion 324 d glows blue.
- the display portion 324 d glows white.
- the display portion 324 d glows red.
- Other embodiments may use various other colors or light patterns to indicate thermal output settings. Still other embodiments may indicate a state of charge of the battery pack 338 .
- control method or sequence may select a desired temperature rather than a thermal output setting.
- the heating module 464 includes a battery pack holder 436 ( FIGS. 23 and 24 ) and a battery pack 338 ( FIG. 18 ).
- the heating module 464 is electrically coupled to one or more heating coils (not shown) positioned within the jacket 410 to heat the jacket and provide heat to a user wearing the jacket.
- multiple heating coils are employed and positioned in various locations, or zones, within the jacket.
- separate heating coils may be positioned in an upper torso area and a lower torso area, in a back area, and in front pockets, and may be separately controllable by the user.
- a single heating coil may be used, or the heating coils may be positioned at other locations within the jacket, (e.g., the back, arms, etc.).
- FIGS. 23 and 24 illustrate the battery holder 436 of the heating module 464 in greater detail.
- the battery holder 436 includes an aperture 468 for receiving an end of a cord (not shown), the cord being connected to the one or more heating coils and including a male connector terminal.
- a female connector (not shown) is positioned within the battery holder 436 adjacent the aperture 468 to receive the male connector and form an electrical connection between the heating coils and the battery pack 338 .
- the battery holder 436 also includes a hook 470 for securing the cord disposed between the connector and the jacket 410 , and a USB port 475 for communicating with and charging other devices, such as a digital media player, an iPOD®, or similar device.
- the battery holder 436 includes a power indicator 482 , such as a light emitting diode (LED) that displays to the user when lit that the battery is connected, the heating coils are on, or the like.
- a portion of the battery holder 436 defines a battery port 484 for receiving the battery pack 338 ( FIG. 18 ).
- the battery holder 436 includes a fuel gauge that displays the amount of battery power remaining
- FIG. 27 illustrates a heated jacket 488 according to another embodiment of the invention.
- the jacket 188 includes an outer shell 492 with left and right front pockets 496 and 498 , and a chest pocket 502 .
- FIG. 38 illustrates a rear compartment 506 of the jacket 488 .
- the heated jacket 488 includes a heating system 510 including a core heater array 514 and a pocket heater array 518 .
- the core heater array 514 includes a right chest heating module 522 , a left chest heating module 526 , and a back heating module 530 .
- the pocket heater array 518 includes a right pocket heating module 534 and a left pocket heating module 538 .
- the heater arrays 514 and 518 may include resistive heating coils formed of carbon fibers, high density carbon fibers, or other heating devices.
- the core heater array 514 and pocket heater array 518 are controlled via a heater control module 542 .
- the heater control module 542 is coupled to a chest portion 546 of the jacket 488 ( FIG. 27 ).
- an external surface 550 of the heater control module 542 provides access to a first heater control button 554 and a second heater control button 558 .
- the first heater control button 554 may be, for example a control input for the core heater array 514 ( FIG. 30 ), while the second heater control button 558 may be, for example, a control input for the pocket heater array 518 .
- the first heater control button 554 and the second heater control button 558 are coupled to a printed circuit board (PCB) 562 of the heater control module 542 .
- Each of the first control button 554 and the second control button 558 has an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs) 566 associate with it. More specifically, each button has associated with it a first pair of LEDs (e.g., red LEDs) 570 , a second pair of LEDs (e.g., white LEDs) 574 , and a third pair of LEDs (e.g., blue LEDs) 578 .
- the LEDs 566 illuminate the external surface 550 of the heater control module 542 ( FIG.
- a heater control button 554 or 558 is pressed by the user and held for a period of, for example, 0.5-2.5 seconds.
- a temperature setting e.g., high, medium, or low
- the heater arrays 514 , 518 may be turned off by pressing and holding the respective heater control buttons 554 , 558 for a period of 0.5 to 2.5 seconds.
- FIG. 31 is an electrical block diagram of the heated jacket 488 .
- a battery receptacle 482 receives electricity from a battery pack (e.g., the battery pack 338 of FIG. 5 ) and supplies electricity to the heater control module 542 for distribution to the heater arrays 514 , 518 .
- FIG. 32 illustrates the battery receptacle 582 according to a first configuration.
- the battery receptacle 582 is configured to receive the 12 volt lithium-ion battery pack 338 ( FIG. 18 ).
- a heater supply cable 586 from the heater control module 542 is detachably coupled the battery receptacle 582 .
- the battery receptacle 582 also includes an accessory port 590 .
- the accessory port 590 may be in the form of a USB outlet for receiving a USB cable 594 .
- the USB cable may, in turn, be coupled to an accessory device such as smart phone or MP 3 player.
- the battery receptacle 582 includes a battery state-of-charge indicator 598 .
- a state-of-charge may be indicated by the illumination of one or more LEDs.
- FIG. 35 illustrates an adapter 610 that may be used with the heated jacket in place of a battery and battery receptacle.
- the adapter 610 includes an input plug 614 for mating with a 12V outlet cigarette lighter-type socket of a motor vehicle.
- An output plug 618 connects to heated jacket 488 .
- the heater control module 542 may also interface with a heated accessory device 622 .
- a heated accessory device 622 is coupled to the jacket 488 and detected by the heater control module 542 , the heater control module 542 deactivates the pocket heater array 518 and selective provides power to the heated accessory device 622 .
- the second heater control button 558 may then be used to control a thermal output setting of the accessory device 622 in a manner similar to that used to control the pocket heater array 518 .
- FIG. 37 illustrates the heated gloves 622 connected to a left sleeve portion 634 and a right sleeve portion 638 of a heated jacket.
- An accessory power port 642 is coupled to each sleeve portion 634 , 638 .
- the accessory power ports 642 include a body 646 that is coupled to an outer surface 650 of the sleeves 634 , 638 by sewing, rivets, adhesives or other attachment means.
- the body 646 defines a power receptacle.
- the power receptacle is in electrical communication with the heater control module 542 ( FIG. 31 ).
- Each power receptacle is configured to receive the connector 630 of the power cord 626 of a heated accessory device 322 , such that the device is selectively powered by the heater control module 542 .
- FIGS. 38-41 illustrate accessory wire routing features that may be incorporated into a heated jacket, such as the heated jacket 488 of FIG. 27 .
- the rear compartment 506 may serve, for example, to hold and secure the battery receptacle 582 ( FIG. 32 ) and battery 338 ( FIG. 18 ).
- Grommets 650 are coupled to the jacket shell 492 inside the rear compartment 506 .
- the grommets 650 surround openings through the jacket shell.
- FIGS. 39-41 illustrate a liner 654 of the jacket 488 .
- the jacket 488 defines an open space between the outer shell 492 ( FIG. 38 ) and the liner 654 ( FIGS. 39-41 ).
- Grommets 650 are coupled to the liner 654 and surround openings through the liner 654 .
- the grommets 650 facilitate the passage of accessory wires from the liner 654 , through the open space, and through the outer shell 492 to the rear compartment 506 .
- a USB-type wire 594 of a device may be coupled to the accessory port 590 of a battery receptacle 582 ( FIGS. 32-33 ) that is stored in the rear compartment ( FIG. 38 ) 506 .
- additional wire routing features are coupled to the jacket liner 654 . These additional features include wire routing tabs 658 and wire routing channels 662 .
- the wire routing tabs 658 include a cloth tab member 664 that is sewn to the liner 654 along a tab seam 666 . Opposite the tab seam 666 , hook and loop fasteners 670 are coupled to the tab members 662 and jacket liner 654 , to facilitate capturing a section of wire (e.g., 594 ) between the liner 654 and the tab member 664 .
- the wire routing channels 662 include a cloth channel member 674 that is sewn to the liner 654 along a channel seam 678 . Opposite the channel seam 678 , hook and loop fasteners 670 are coupled to the channel member 674 and the jacket liner 654 , to facilitate capturing a section of wire 594 between the liner 654 and the channel member 674 . In other embodiments, the hook and loop fasteners 670 of the wire routing tabs 658 and wire routing channels 662 may be replaced with buttons, snaps, or other types of fasteners.
- FIGS. 42 and 43 illustrate a jacket 682 according to another embodiment of the invention.
- the jacket 682 may incorporate heater and heater control features similar to those described with respect to the jacket 310 ( FIG. 14 ) or the jacket 488 ( FIG. 27 ), or various combinations thereof.
- Reflective strips 686 are coupled to an outer shell 690 of the jacket 682 .
- the reflective strips 686 may be sewn onto the outer shell 690 of the jacket 682 , or they may be adhesively bonded to the outer shell 690 . In still other embodiments, the reflective strips 686 may be painted onto the outer shell 690 of the jacket.
Abstract
An article of clothing including a garment body and a heating system coupled to the garment body. The heating system includes a plurality of heating zones configured to heat different portions of the garment body. A battery pack supplies power to the heating system. A controller selectively provides power from the battery pack to the multiple heating zones. A user input member is provided for selecting a mode of the controller.
Description
- This Application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/525,549, filed Aug. 19, 2011, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/658,662, filed Jun. 12, 2012, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference, and is also a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/940,429, filed Nov. 5, 2010, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/258,714, filed Nov. 6, 2009, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- The present invention relates to garments, and in particular, to an electrically heated jacket for providing heat to a user wearing the jacket.
- Garments, especially outwear such as jackets and parkas, may be insulated to protect a user from the cold. Insulated jackets rely on the user's own body heat to keep the user warm. If the insulation is too thin, the user may be cold. If the insulation is too thick, the user may overheat.
- In one embodiment, the invention provides an article of clothing including a garment body and a heating system coupled to the garment body. The heating system includes a plurality of heating zones configured to heat different portions of the garment body. A battery pack supplies power to the heating system. A controller selectively provides power from the battery pack to the multiple heating zones. A user input member is provided for selecting a mode of the controller.
- In another embodiment, the invention provides a method of operating a garment heated by a first electric heater and a second electric heater, powered by a battery pack, and controlled by a controller via a first user input and a second user input. The first user input is actuated to cause the first electric heater to enter a first thermal output mode. The second user input is actuated to cause the second electric heater to enter a second thermal output mode. The first user input is illuminated in response to entering the first thermal output mode. The second user input is illuminated in response to entering the second thermal output mode. The first user input is actuated to cause the first electric heater to enter an off mode. The second user input is actuated to cause the second electric heater to enter an off mode.
- Other aspects of the invention will become apparent by consideration of the detailed description and accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a front view of a jacket according to one embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 2 is a rear view of the jacket ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a detailed view of a rear compartment of the jacket ofFIG. 2 , and taken alongline 3--3 ofFIG. 2 . -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a battery holder according to one embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a battery pack for use with the battery holder ofFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the battery pack ofFIG. 5 . -
FIG. 7 is an electrical block diagram for the jacket ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 8 is an image of a heated jacket including a heating module according to another embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of the heated jacket including the heating module ofFIG. 8 . -
FIG. 10 is a top perspective view of a portion the heating module ofFIG. 8 . -
FIG. 11 is a bottom perspective view of the portion of the heating module ofFIG. 10 . -
FIG. 12 is a front view of a display for positioning in an aperture of the heating module ofFIG. 10 . -
FIG. 13 is a perspective view of tools and devices usable with the battery pack ofFIG. 5 . -
FIG. 14 is a front view of a jacket according to one embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 15 is a rear view of the jacket ofFIG. 14 . -
FIG. 16A is a detailed view of a control input of the jacket ofFIG. 14 , and taken alongline 16A--16A ofFIG. 14 . -
FIG. 16B is a detailed view of a rear compartment of the jacket ofFIG. 15 , and taken alongline 16B--16B ofFIG. 15 -
FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a battery holder according to one embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a battery pack for use with the battery holder ofFIG. 17 . -
FIG. 19 is an exploded view of the battery pack ofFIG. 18 . -
FIG. 20 is an electrical block diagram for the jacket ofFIG. 14 . -
FIG. 21 is an image of a heated jacket including a heating module according to another embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 22 is an enlarged view of the heated jacket including the heating module ofFIG. 21 . -
FIG. 23 is a top perspective view of a portion the heating module ofFIG.21 . -
FIG. 24 is a bottom perspective view of the portion of the heating module ofFIG. 23 . -
FIG. 25 is a front view of a display for positioning in an aperture of the heating module ofFIG. 23 . -
FIG. 26 is a perspective view of tools and devices usable with the battery pack ofFIG. 18 . -
FIG. 27 is a perspective view of a jacket according to another embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 28 is a front view of a control input of the jacket ofFIG. 27 . -
FIG. 29 is a diagram of a printed circuit board of the control input ofFIG. 28 . -
FIG. 30 is a circuit diagram for the jacket ofFIG. 27 . -
FIG. 31 is a block diagram of an alternative construction of the jacket ofFIG. 27 . -
FIG. 32 is a perspective view of a battery receptacle module. -
FIG. 33 is another perspective view of the battery receptacle module ofFIG. 32 . -
FIG. 34 is a perspective view of a battery and battery receptacle module according to another aspect of the invention. -
FIG. 35 illustrates a power source adapter for use with the jacket ofFIG. 27 . -
FIG. 36 illustrates an electrically heated glove coupled to an accessory port of a heated jacket. -
FIG. 37 illustrates the electrically heated glove ofFIG. 36 . -
FIG. 38 illustrates a pocket, including wire routing features, of the jacket ofFIG. 14 . -
FIG. 39 illustrates wire routing features on a lining of the jacket ofFIG. 27 . -
FIG. 40 also illustrates the wire routing features ofFIG. 39 . -
FIG. 41 also illustrates the wire routing features ofFIG. 39 . -
FIG. 42 illustrates a front of a jacket with visibility features. -
FIG. 43 illustrates a back of a jacket with visibility features. - Before any embodiments of the invention are explained in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the following drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways.
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FIG. 1 illustrates aheated jacket 10 according to one embodiment of the invention. Thejacket 10 may be constructed in various sizes to fit a variety of users. Thejacket 10 includes typical jacket features such as atorso body 12,arms 14, acollar 16, and front pockets 18. Afront surface 20 of thejacket 10 includes a control input. In the illustrated embodiment, the control input is abutton 22 that may be actuated by user. As explained in greater detail below, thebutton 22 includes adisplay portion 24 to indicate a status of theheated jacket 10. - As illustrated in cutaway portions of
FIGS. 1 and 2 , thejacket 10 includes aheater array 26. Theheater array 26 is disposed in both aleft portion 28 and aright portion 30 of thetorso body 12. In some embodiments, theheater array 26 may extend into thearms 14 and/orcollar 16. In other embodiments the jacket may include a first heater array and second heater array arranged as an upper module and a lower module, respectively. In the illustrated embodiment, theheater array 26 is controlled via thebutton 22 shown inFIG. 1 . In other embodiments, multiple heater arrays may be controlled individually via a single control input or multiple control inputs. Theheating array 26 may include resistive heating coils formed of carbon fibers, high density carbon fibers, or other heating devices. Theheated jacket 10 is capable of maintaining a temperature of up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit, although in further embodiments lower or greater temperatures are possible depending upon the heat source. - As illustrated in
FIG. 2 , theheated jacket 10 includes acompartment 32 located on a lower portion of the back torso body. Thecompartment 32 houses an electrical component, such as a battery pack and battery holder. As illustrated inFIG. 3 , thecompartment 32 includes azipper 34, providing selective access by a user to thecompartment 32 in order to access the battery pack and other electrical components.FIG. 4 illustrates one example of abattery holder 36. Thebattery holder 36 is configured to receive abattery pack 38, such as the battery pack illustrated inFIG. 5 . - Referring to
FIG. 5 , thebattery pack 38 is a lithium-based, rechargeable battery pack. Thebattery pack 38 is removably and interchangeably connected to thebattery holder 36 to provide power to thejacket 10 during operation and to facilitate recharging of thebattery pack 38 when not in use. In some embodiments, thebattery pack 38 may be used with other types of cordless, battery-powered tools or devices.FIG. 13 , discussed below, illustrates exemplary tools and devices with which thebattery pack 38 may be used. Thebattery pack 38 also may be used with other power tools or sensing devices not specifically discussed herein. - As illustrated in
FIGS. 5 and 6 , thebattery pack 38 includes acasing 40, anouter housing 42 coupled to thecasing 40, and a plurality ofbattery cells 44 positioned within thecasing 40. Thecasing 40 is shaped and sized to fit within acavity 46 of thebattery holder 36 illustrated inFIG. 4 , or alternatively, in a power tool or non-motorized sensing device to connect thebattery pack 38 to the tool or device. Thecasing 40 includes anend cap 48 to substantially enclose thebattery cells 44 within thecasing 40. Theillustrated end cap 48 includes twopower terminals 50 configured to mate with corresponding power terminals 60 (FIG. 7 ) extending within thecavity 46 of thebattery holder 36. In other embodiments, theend cap 48 may also include sense or communication terminals that are configured to mate with corresponding terminals within the battery holder or a tool. Theouter housing 42 includes a latchingarrangement 52 for positively engaging thebattery pack 38 with thebattery holder 36. The latchingarrangement 52 includes latchingtabs 54 andresilient actuating portions 56. The latchingtabs 54 are configured to engage corresponding recesses within thecavity 46 of thebattery holder 36. Theresilient actuating portions 56 are coupled to the latchingtabs 54 and are configured for a user to selectively disengage the latchingtabs 54 from thebattery holder 36. - As shown in
FIG. 6 , thebattery pack 38 includes threebattery cells 44 positioned within thecasing 40 and electrically coupled to theterminals 50. The battery cells provide operational power (e.g., DC power) to thejacket 10 or other device. In the illustrated embodiment, thebattery cells 44 are arranged in series, and each battery cell has a nominal voltage of approximately four-volts (4.0V), such that thebattery pack 38 has a nominal voltage of approximately twelve-volts (12V). Thecells 44 also have a capacity rating of approximately 1.4 Ah. In other embodiments, thebattery pack 38 may include more orfewer battery cells 44, and thecells 44 can be arranged in series, parallel, or a serial and parallel combination. For example, thebattery pack 38 can include a total of six battery cells in a parallel arrangement of two sets of three series-connected cells. The series-parallel combination of battery cells creates a battery pack having a nominal voltage of approximately 12V and a capacity rating of approximately 2.8 Ah. In other embodiments, thebattery cells 44 may have different nominal voltages, such as, for example, 3.6V, 3.8V, 4.2V, etc., and/or may have different capacity ratings, such as, for example, 1.2 Ah, 1.3 Ah, 2.0 Ah, 2.4 Ah, 2.6 Ah, 3.0 Ah, etc. In other embodiments, thebattery pack 38 can have a different nominal voltage, such as, for example, 10.8V, 14.4V, etc. In the illustrated embodiment, thebattery cells 44 are lithium-ion battery cells having a chemistry of, for example, lithium-cobalt (Li—Co), lithium-manganese (Li—Mn), or Li—Mn spinel. In other embodiments, thebattery cells 44 may have other suitable lithium or lithium-based chemistries. - The
heated jacket 10 includes control circuitry for theheater array 26 andbattery pack 38.FIG. 7 is a block diagram of theheated jacket 10. Abattery controller 58 receives electricity from thebattery pack 38 via battery terminals 60 (disposed within the battery holder 36). Thebattery controller 58 may be configured to monitor a state of charge of thebattery pack 38 and, if necessary, shutdown theheater array 26. - A
heater controller 62 receives inputs from thecontrol button 22 and selectively powers theheater array 26 depending upon the selected thermal output. Thedisplay portion 24 is selectively illuminated based upon the selected thermal output setting. Theheater controller 62 may be configured to monitor a plurality of conditions of thejacket 10 including, but not limited to, an amount of current drawn by theheater array 26. Thecontrollers battery controller 58 provides information to theheater controller 62 related to a battery pack temperature or voltage level. Theheater controller 62 and thebattery controller 58 also include low voltage monitors and state-of-charge monitors. The monitors are used to determine whether thebattery pack 38 is experiencing a low voltage condition, which may prevent proper operation of theheater array 26, or if thebattery pack 38 is in a state-of-charge that makes thebattery pack 38 susceptible to being damaged. If such a low voltage condition or state-of-charge exists, theheater array 26 is shut down or thebattery pack 38 is otherwise prevented from further discharging current to prevent the battery pack from becoming further depleted. - The
heated jacket 10 illustrated inFIGS. 1 and 2 may be operated as follows. To turn on theheated jacket 10, a user presses and holds thecontrol button 22 for a first period (e.g., three seconds). When first turned on, theheater controller 62 causes theheated jacket 10 to enter pre-heat mode. Theheated jacket 10 remains in a pre-heat mode for a period (e.g., five minutes) and then theheater controller 62 switches theheater array 26 to a medium thermal output setting. The user may adjust the thermal output setting by actuating thecontrol button 22. Each press of thecontrol button 22 will cycle theheater controller 62 through one of a sequence of thermal output settings (e.g., low, medium, high). In order to turn off the heated jacket 10 (or de-energize the heater array 26), the user presses and holds thecontrol button 22 for a third period (e.g., three seconds). - As mentioned previously, the
control button 22 includes an illuminateddisplay portion 24 to indicate a status of the heaters. The display portion may be, for example, one or more LEDs. In the pre-heat mode, thedisplay portion 24 flashes red. At a low thermal output setting, thedisplay portion 24 glows blue. At a medium thermal output setting, thedisplay portion 24 glows white. At a high thermal output setting, the display portion glows red. Other embodiments may use various other colors or light patterns to indicate thermal output settings. Still other embodiments may indicate a state of charge of thebattery pack 38. -
FIG. 8 illustrates aheated jacket 110 according to another embodiment of the invention. Theheated jacket 110 may be constructed in various sizes to fit a variety of users.FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of aheating module 164, which is coupled to an outside surface of thejacket 110 by way of astrap 166. Alternatively, theheating module 164 may be coupled to an inner surface of thejacket 110 or disposed inside of an inner pocket of thejacket 110. - The
heating module 164 includes a battery pack holder 136 (FIGS. 10 and 11 ) and a battery pack 38 (FIG. 5 ). Theheating module 164 is electrically coupled to one or more heating coils (not shown) positioned within thejacket 110 to heat the jacket and provide heat to a user wearing the jacket. In the illustrated embodiment, multiple heating coils are employed and positioned in various locations, or zones, within the jacket. For example, separate heating coils may be positioned in an upper torso area and a lower torso area, and may be separately controllable by the user. In further embodiments, a single heating coil may be used, or the heating coils may be positioned at other locations within the jacket, (e.g., the back, arms, etc.). -
FIGS. 10 and 11 illustrate thebattery holder 136 of theheating module 164 in greater detail. With reference toFIG. 11 , thebattery holder 136 includes anaperture 168 for receiving an end of a cord (not shown), the cord being connected to the one or more heating coils and including a male connector terminal. A female connector (not shown) is positioned within thebattery holder 136 adjacent theaperture 168 to receive the male connector and form an electrical connection between the heating coils and thebattery pack 38. Thebattery holder 136 also includes ahook 170 for securing the cord disposed between the connector and thejacket 110. - With further reference to
FIG. 10 , thebattery holder 136 includes ahousing portion 172 for electrical components, including a circuit board (not shown). Thehousing portion 172 includes afirst button 174, asecond button 176 and adisplay 178. Thefirst button 174 and thesecond button 176 are capable of communicating with the electrical components. In the illustrated embodiment, thefirst button 174 is pressed by a user to increase the temperature of the heating coils, and thesecond button 176 is pressed by a user for lowering the temperature of the heating coils. In the illustrated embodiment ofFIG. 12 , thedisplay 178 is a seven segment display for representing a heating level indicative of the temperature of the heating coils. - With reference to
FIG. 11 , thebattery holder 136 includes a power indicator 182, such as a light emitting diode (LED) that displays to the user when lit that the battery is connected, the heating coils are on, or the like. A portion of thebattery holder 136 defines abattery cavity 184 for receiving the battery pack 38 (FIG. 5 ). - In other embodiments, the
battery holder 136 includes an on/off switch (such as thecontrol button 22 discussed above), a fuel gauge that displays the amount of battery power remaining, and a user interface including heat zone controls to individually control the heating coils if multiple heating coils are employed. -
FIG. 13 illustrates exemplary power tools and sensing devices with which thebattery pack 38 may be usable. Thebattery pack 38 may be usable with power tools such as adrill 202, apipe cutter 204, animpact driver 206, and areciprocating saw 208. Thebattery pack 38 may also be usable with non-motorized sensing devices such as avisual inspection camera 212, an infrared sensor 214 (such as a thermometer or thermal imaging camera), a clamp-type multimeter 216, and a wall scanner 218 (such as a “stud finder”). -
FIGS. 14 and 15 illustrate aheated jacket 310 according to one embodiment of the invention. Thejacket 310 may be constructed in various sizes to fit a variety of users. Theheated jacket 310 is capable of maintaining a temperature of up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit, although in further embodiments lower or greater temperatures are possible depending upon the heat source. Thejacket 310 includes typical jacket features such as atorso body 312,arms 314, a back 315, acollar 316, and front pockets 318. Thejacket 310 further includes a heating system having multiple heating zones. Afront face 320 of thejacket 310 includes acontrol input 321 that is itself sealed or has a sealed connection to the jacket, such that thecontrol input 321 is protected from environmental conditions. In the illustrated embodiment, thecontrol input 321 is configured to be actuated by a user to direct the control of the jacket heating system and heating zones. As illustrated inFIG. 16A and explained in greater detail below, thecontrol input 321 includes threezone control buttons button 323. Further, each of thezone control buttons button 323 include adisplay portion FIG. 20 ; e.g., a LED or other type of illumination embedded into each of the above buttons), respectively, to indicate the status of the jacket based on the inputs associated with pressing these buttons. In other embodiments, the display portion 324 may be configured as a single display panel or display lights/illumination separate from the above buttons. Further, thecontrol input 321 may be configured at different locations on the outside or the inside of the jacket, may be configured with different orientations for the buttons, and may be separated into multiple control inputs at different locations on the jacket. - As illustrated in cutaway portions of
FIGS. 14 and 15 , thejacket 310 includes a heating system made up of afirst heater array 326 and asecond heater array 327. Thefirst heater array 326 is disposed in both aleft portion 328 and aright portion 330 of thetorso body 312. Thesecond heater array 327 is disposed in theback 315. The heating system is further made up of a third heater array 329 (FIG. 20 ) disposed in the front pockets 318. The heating arrays may include resistive heating coils formed of carbon fibers, high density carbon fibers, or other heating devices. In other embodiments, the heating system may include a fourth heater array (not shown) disposed in thearms 314 and/or a fifth heat array (not shown) disposed in thecollar 16, and/or additional heater arrays, and may further have different configurations of the heater arrays, as the different heater arrays may be alternatively configured to extend into or be removed from other parts of thejacket 310. - As illustrated in
FIG. 15 , theheated jacket 310 includes acompartment 332 located on a lower portion of theback torso body 315. Thecompartment 332 houses an electrical component, such as abattery pack 338 and abattery holder 336. As illustrated inFIG. 16B , thecompartment 332 includes azipper 334, providing selective access by a user to thecompartment 332 in order to access thebattery pack 338 and other electrical components.FIG. 17 illustrates one example of abattery holder 336. Thebattery holder 336 is configured to receive thebattery pack 338, such as thebattery pack 338 illustrated inFIG. 18 . Thebattery holder 336 also includes a USB-type port 337 for communicating with and charging other devices, such as a digital media player, an iPOD®, or similar device - Referring to
FIG. 18 , thebattery pack 338 is a lithium-based, rechargeable battery pack. Thebattery pack 338 is removably and interchangeably connected to thebattery holder 336 to provide power to thejacket 310 during operation and to facilitate recharging of thebattery pack 338 when not in use. In some embodiments, thebattery pack 338 may be used with other types of cordless, battery-powered tools or devices. For example, thebattery pack 338 may be usable with a drill, a PVC pipe cutter, an impact driver, and a metal pipe cutter, or other tools. Thebattery pack 338 may also be usable with a non-motorized sensing device such as a thermal imaging camera, a micro-inspection camera, a wall scanner, a digital multimeter, a thermometer, and a gas detector. A variety of such tools and devices are illustrated inFIG. 26 . Furthermore, thebattery pack 338 may be used with other power tools or sensing devices not specifically discussed herein. - As illustrated in
FIGS. 18 and 19 , thebattery pack 338 includes acasing 340, anouter housing 342 coupled to thecasing 340, and a plurality ofbattery cells 344 positioned within thecasing 340. Thecasing 340 is shaped and sized to fit within acavity 346 of thebattery holder 336 illustrated inFIG. 17 , or alternatively, in a power tool or non-motorized sensing device to connect thebattery pack 338 to the tool or device. Thecasing 340 includes anend cap 348 to substantially enclose thebattery cells 344 within thecasing 340. Theillustrated end cap 348 includes twopower terminals 350 configured to mate with corresponding power terminals 360 (FIG. 20 ) extending within thecavity 346 of thebattery holder 336. In other embodiments, theend cap 348 may also include sense or communication terminals that are configured to mate with corresponding terminals within the battery holder or a tool. Theouter housing 342 includes a latchingarrangement 352 for positively engaging thebattery pack 338 with thebattery holder 336. The latchingarrangement 352 includes latchingtabs 354 andresilient actuating portions 356. The latchingtabs 354 are configured to engage corresponding recesses within thecavity 346 of thebattery holder 336. Theresilient actuating portions 356 are coupled to the latchingtabs 354 and are configured for a user to selectively disengage the latchingtabs 354 from thebattery holder 336. - As shown in
FIG. 19 , thebattery pack 338 includes threebattery cells 344 positioned within thecasing 340 and electrically coupled to theterminals 350. The battery cells provide operational power (e.g., DC power) to thejacket 310 or other device. In the illustrated embodiment, thebattery cells 344 are arranged in series, and each battery cell has a nominal voltage of approximately four-volts (4.0V), such that thebattery pack 338 has a nominal voltage of approximately twelve-volts (12V). Thecells 344 also have a capacity rating of approximately 1.4 Ah. In other embodiments, thebattery pack 338 may include more orfewer battery cells 344, and thecells 344 can be arranged in series, parallel, or a serial and parallel combination. For example, thebattery pack 338 can include a total of six battery cells in a parallel arrangement of two sets of three series-connected cells. The series-parallel combination of battery cells creates a battery pack having a nominal voltage of approximately 12V and a capacity rating of approximately 2.8 Ah. In other embodiments, thebattery cells 344 may have different nominal voltages, such as, for example, 3.6V, 3.8V, 4.2V, etc., and/or may have different capacity ratings, such as, for example, 1.2 Ah, 1.3 Ah, 2.0 Ah, 2.4 Ah, 2.6 Ah, 3.0 Ah, etc. In other embodiments, thebattery pack 338 can have a different nominal voltage, such as, for example, 10.8V, 14.4V, etc. In the illustrated embodiment, thebattery cells 344 are lithium-ion battery cells having a chemistry of, for example, lithium-cobalt (Li—Co), lithium-manganese (Li—Mn), or Li—Mn spinel. In other embodiments, thebattery cells 344 may have other suitable lithium or lithium-based chemistries. - The
heated jacket 310 includes control circuitry for the heating system having multiple heating zones.FIG. 20 is an electrical block diagram of theheated jacket 310. Abattery controller 358 receives electricity from thebattery pack 338 via battery terminals 360 (disposed within the battery holder 336). Thebattery controller 358 may be configured to monitor a state of charge of thebattery pack 338 and, if necessary, shutdown theheater array 326. - As shown in
FIG. 20 , aheater controller 362 receives inputs from thecontrol input 321 and selectively powers theheater arrays display portion heater controller 362 may be configured to monitor a plurality of conditions of thejacket 310 including, but not limited to, an amount of current drawn by theheater arrays controllers battery controller 358 provides information to theheater controller 362 related to a battery pack temperature or voltage level. Theheater controller 362 and thebattery controller 358 also include low voltage monitors and state-of-charge monitors. The monitors are used to determine whether thebattery pack 338 is experiencing a low voltage condition, which may prevent proper operation of theheater arrays battery pack 338 is in a state-of-charge that makes thebattery pack 338 susceptible to being damaged. If such a low voltage condition or state-of-charge exists, theheater arrays battery pack 338 is otherwise prevented from further discharging current to prevent the battery pack from becoming further depleted. - In the illustrated embodiment, the heating system and
heating arrays FIG. 14 ). The on/offbutton 323 is configured to turn the heating system on and off and also is configured to change thermal output setting of the heating system, including a high thermal output setting, a medium thermal output setting, and low thermal output setting. More specifically, the on/off button is configured to turn the heating system on after being pressed and held for a designated period of time (e.g., 1.5 seconds), such that allheating arrays heating arrays - While the heating system is on, the
zone control buttons zone control button 322 a is configured to turn thefirst heater array 326 on and off,zone control button 322 b is configured to turn thesecond heater array 327 on and off, andzone control button 322 c is configured to turn thethird heater array 329 on and off. Subsequent presses of any one of the zone control buttons switches alternate the associated heating array between on and off. In other embodiments, it is conceivable that multiple heater arrays may be controlled individually via a single control input button or multiple control input buttons. - The
heated jacket 310 illustrated inFIGS. 14 and 15 may be operated as follows. To turn on theheated jacket 310, a user presses and holds the on/offbutton 323 for a designated period of time (e.g., 1.5 seconds). When first turned on, theheater controller 362 causes theheated jacket 310 to enter pre-heat mode. Theheated jacket 310 remains in a pre-heat mode for a period (e.g., five minutes) and then theheater controller 362 switches theheater arrays button 323, as discussed above. Each press of the on/offbutton 323 will cycle theheater controller 362 through one of a sequence of thermal output settings (e.g., high, medium, low). In order to turn off theheated jacket 10, the user presses and holds the on/off button for a designated period of time (e.g., 1.5 seconds). - As mentioned previously, the
control input buttons display portion display portions display portion 324 d on the on/offbutton 323 flashes red. At a low thermal output setting, thedisplay portion 324 d glows blue. At a medium thermal output setting, thedisplay portion 324 d glows white. At a high thermal output setting, thedisplay portion 324 d glows red. Other embodiments may use various other colors or light patterns to indicate thermal output settings. Still other embodiments may indicate a state of charge of thebattery pack 338. - Various modifications of the control method or sequence are possible. For example, in other embodiments, the user may select a desired temperature rather than a thermal output setting.
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FIG. 21 illustrates aheated jacket 410 according to another embodiment of the invention. Theheated jacket 410 may be constructed in various sizes to fit a variety of users.FIG. 22 is an enlarged view of aheating module 464, which is coupled to an outside surface of thejacket 410 by way of astrap 466. Alternatively, theheating module 464 may be coupled to an inner surface of thejacket 410 or disposed inside of an inner pocket of thejacket 410. - The
heating module 464 includes a battery pack holder 436 (FIGS. 23 and 24 ) and a battery pack 338 (FIG. 18 ). Theheating module 464 is electrically coupled to one or more heating coils (not shown) positioned within thejacket 410 to heat the jacket and provide heat to a user wearing the jacket. In the illustrated embodiment, multiple heating coils are employed and positioned in various locations, or zones, within the jacket. For example, separate heating coils may be positioned in an upper torso area and a lower torso area, in a back area, and in front pockets, and may be separately controllable by the user. In further embodiments, a single heating coil may be used, or the heating coils may be positioned at other locations within the jacket, (e.g., the back, arms, etc.). -
FIGS. 23 and 24 illustrate thebattery holder 436 of theheating module 464 in greater detail. With reference toFIG. 23 , thebattery holder 436 includes anaperture 468 for receiving an end of a cord (not shown), the cord being connected to the one or more heating coils and including a male connector terminal. A female connector (not shown) is positioned within thebattery holder 436 adjacent theaperture 468 to receive the male connector and form an electrical connection between the heating coils and thebattery pack 338. Thebattery holder 436 also includes ahook 470 for securing the cord disposed between the connector and thejacket 410, and aUSB port 475 for communicating with and charging other devices, such as a digital media player, an iPOD®, or similar device. - With further reference to
FIG. 23 , thebattery holder 436 includes ahousing portion 472 for electrical components, including a circuit board (not shown). Thehousing portion 472 includes a first on/offbutton 474, threezone control buttons display 478. Thefirst button 174 and thezone buttons button 474 andzone control buttons control input buttons FIG. 25 , thedisplay 478 is a seven segment display for representing a heating level indicative of the temperature of the heating coils. - With reference to
FIG. 24 , thebattery holder 436 includes apower indicator 482, such as a light emitting diode (LED) that displays to the user when lit that the battery is connected, the heating coils are on, or the like. A portion of thebattery holder 436 defines abattery port 484 for receiving the battery pack 338 (FIG. 18 ). In other embodiments, thebattery holder 436 includes a fuel gauge that displays the amount of battery power remaining -
FIG. 27 illustrates aheated jacket 488 according to another embodiment of the invention. The jacket 188 includes anouter shell 492 with left and right front pockets 496 and 498, and achest pocket 502.FIG. 38 illustrates arear compartment 506 of thejacket 488. Referring toFIG. 30 , theheated jacket 488 includes aheating system 510 including acore heater array 514 and apocket heater array 518. Thecore heater array 514 includes a rightchest heating module 522, a leftchest heating module 526, and aback heating module 530. Thepocket heater array 518 includes a rightpocket heating module 534 and a leftpocket heating module 538. Theheater arrays - The
core heater array 514 andpocket heater array 518 are controlled via aheater control module 542. Theheater control module 542 is coupled to achest portion 546 of the jacket 488 (FIG. 27 ). Referring toFIG. 28 anexternal surface 550 of theheater control module 542 provides access to a firstheater control button 554 and a secondheater control button 558. The firstheater control button 554 may be, for example a control input for the core heater array 514 (FIG. 30 ), while the secondheater control button 558 may be, for example, a control input for thepocket heater array 518. - Referring to
FIG. 29 , the firstheater control button 554 and the secondheater control button 558 are coupled to a printed circuit board (PCB) 562 of theheater control module 542. Each of thefirst control button 554 and thesecond control button 558 has an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs) 566 associate with it. More specifically, each button has associated with it a first pair of LEDs (e.g., red LEDs) 570, a second pair of LEDs (e.g., white LEDs) 574, and a third pair of LEDs (e.g., blue LEDs) 578. TheLEDs 566 illuminate theexternal surface 550 of the heater control module 542 (FIG. 28 ) to provide indication of a control mode of the core heater array 514 (as selected by the first button 554) or the pocket heater array 518 (as selected by the second button 558). For example, illumination of thered LEDs 570 may indicate a high thermal output setting, illumination of thewhite LEDs 574 may indicate a medium thermal output setting, and illumination of theblue LEDs 578 may indicate a low thermal output setting. Theheater arrays - To turn on either of the
heater arrays heater control button core heater array 514 orpocket heater array 518 may be selected by again pressing the respective firstheater control button 554 or the secondheater control button 558. Theheater arrays heater control buttons -
FIG. 31 is an electrical block diagram of theheated jacket 488. Abattery receptacle 482 receives electricity from a battery pack (e.g., thebattery pack 338 ofFIG. 5 ) and supplies electricity to theheater control module 542 for distribution to theheater arrays FIG. 32 illustrates thebattery receptacle 582 according to a first configuration. Thebattery receptacle 582 is configured to receive the 12 volt lithium-ion battery pack 338 (FIG. 18 ). Aheater supply cable 586 from theheater control module 542 is detachably coupled thebattery receptacle 582. Thebattery receptacle 582 also includes anaccessory port 590. Theaccessory port 590 may be in the form of a USB outlet for receiving aUSB cable 594. The USB cable may, in turn, be coupled to an accessory device such as smart phone or MP3 player. Referring toFIG. 33 , thebattery receptacle 582 includes a battery state-of-charge indicator 598. A state-of-charge may be indicated by the illumination of one or more LEDs. -
FIG. 34 illustrates abattery receptacle 602 according to another configuration. Thebattery receptacle 602 is configured to receive, for example, an 18 volt lithium-ion battery pack 606. -
FIG. 35 illustrates anadapter 610 that may be used with the heated jacket in place of a battery and battery receptacle. Theadapter 610 includes aninput plug 614 for mating with a 12V outlet cigarette lighter-type socket of a motor vehicle. Anoutput plug 618 connects toheated jacket 488. - Referring to
FIG. 31 , theheater control module 542 may also interface with aheated accessory device 622. When aheated accessory device 622 is coupled to thejacket 488 and detected by theheater control module 542, theheater control module 542 deactivates thepocket heater array 518 and selective provides power to theheated accessory device 622. The secondheater control button 558 may then be used to control a thermal output setting of theaccessory device 622 in a manner similar to that used to control thepocket heater array 518. -
FIG. 36 illustrates an exemplary heatedaccessory device 622, in the form of an electricallyheated glove 622. Eachglove 622 includes a resistive heating element. Apower cord 626 is coupled to the heating element. Thepower cord 626 includes aconnector 630 for connecting to the electrical system of theheated jacket 488. -
FIG. 37 illustrates theheated gloves 622 connected to aleft sleeve portion 634 and aright sleeve portion 638 of a heated jacket. Anaccessory power port 642 is coupled to eachsleeve portion accessory power ports 642 include abody 646 that is coupled to anouter surface 650 of thesleeves body 646 defines a power receptacle. The power receptacle is in electrical communication with the heater control module 542 (FIG. 31 ). Each power receptacle is configured to receive theconnector 630 of thepower cord 626 of a heated accessory device 322, such that the device is selectively powered by theheater control module 542. -
FIGS. 38-41 illustrate accessory wire routing features that may be incorporated into a heated jacket, such as theheated jacket 488 ofFIG. 27 . Referring toFIG. 38 , therear compartment 506 may serve, for example, to hold and secure the battery receptacle 582 (FIG. 32 ) and battery 338 (FIG. 18 ).Grommets 650 are coupled to thejacket shell 492 inside therear compartment 506. Thegrommets 650 surround openings through the jacket shell.FIGS. 39-41 illustrate aliner 654 of thejacket 488. Thejacket 488 defines an open space between the outer shell 492 (FIG. 38 ) and the liner 654 (FIGS. 39-41 ).Grommets 650 are coupled to theliner 654 and surround openings through theliner 654. Thegrommets 650 facilitate the passage of accessory wires from theliner 654, through the open space, and through theouter shell 492 to therear compartment 506. For example, a USB-type wire 594 of a device may be coupled to theaccessory port 590 of a battery receptacle 582 (FIGS. 32-33 ) that is stored in the rear compartment (FIG. 38 ) 506. - Referring to
FIGS. 39-41 , additional wire routing features are coupled to thejacket liner 654. These additional features includewire routing tabs 658 andwire routing channels 662. - The
wire routing tabs 658 include acloth tab member 664 that is sewn to theliner 654 along atab seam 666. Opposite thetab seam 666, hook andloop fasteners 670 are coupled to thetab members 662 andjacket liner 654, to facilitate capturing a section of wire (e.g., 594) between theliner 654 and thetab member 664. - The
wire routing channels 662 include acloth channel member 674 that is sewn to theliner 654 along achannel seam 678. Opposite thechannel seam 678, hook andloop fasteners 670 are coupled to thechannel member 674 and thejacket liner 654, to facilitate capturing a section ofwire 594 between theliner 654 and thechannel member 674. In other embodiments, the hook andloop fasteners 670 of thewire routing tabs 658 andwire routing channels 662 may be replaced with buttons, snaps, or other types of fasteners. -
FIGS. 42 and 43 illustrate ajacket 682 according to another embodiment of the invention. Thejacket 682 may incorporate heater and heater control features similar to those described with respect to the jacket 310 (FIG. 14 ) or the jacket 488 (FIG. 27 ), or various combinations thereof.Reflective strips 686 are coupled to anouter shell 690 of thejacket 682. Thereflective strips 686 may be sewn onto theouter shell 690 of thejacket 682, or they may be adhesively bonded to theouter shell 690. In still other embodiments, thereflective strips 686 may be painted onto theouter shell 690 of the jacket. - Although the invention has been described in detail with reference to certain preferred embodiments, variations and modifications exist within the scope and spirit of one or more independent aspects of the invention as described.
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1. An article of clothing comprising:
a garment body;
a heating system coupled to the garment body, the heating system including a plurality of heating zones configured to heat different portions of the garment body;
a battery pack for supplying power to the heating system;
a controller for selectively providing power from the battery pack to the heating zones; and
a user input member for selecting a mode of the controller.
2. The article of clothing of claim 1 , wherein the user input member includes a first zone control button and a second zone control button to selectively control a respective first heating zone and a second heating zone of the multiple heating zones.
3. The article of clothing of claim 2 , wherein the first zone control button selectively switches the first heating zone between an on mode and an off mode.
4. The article of clothing of claim 3 , wherein the on mode includes a plurality of selectable thermal output levels.
5. The article of clothing of claim 1 , wherein the user input member includes a display portion.
6. The article of clothing of claim 5 , wherein the display portion is illuminated.
7. The article of clothing of claim 6 , wherein the illumination indicates a control mode of each heating zone.
8. The article of clothing of claim 6 , wherein illumination indicates a thermal output level of each heating zone.
9. The article of clothing of claim 1 , wherein the user input member is coupled to an outside surface of the jacket.
10. The article of clothing of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to monitor a condition of each heating zone.
11. The article of clothing of claim 1 , wherein each heating zone is defined by at least one heater array.
12. The article of clothing of claim 9 , wherein a first heater array is disposed in both a left portion and a right portion of a torso body of the garment body, and a second heater array is disposed in a back portion of the garment body.
13. A method of operating a garment heated by a first electric heater and a second electric heater, powered by a battery pack, and controlled by a controller via a first user input and a second user input, the method comprising:
actuating the first user input to cause the first electric heater to enter a first thermal output mode;
actuating the second user input to cause the second electric heater to enter a second thermal output mode;
illuminating the first user input in response to entering the first thermal output mode;
illuminating the second user input in response to entering the second thermal output mode;
heating a first zone of the garment with the first electric heater, and heating a second zone of the garment with the second electric heater
14. The method of claim 13 , further comprising:
actuating the first user input to cause the first electric heater to enter an off mode; and
actuating the second user input to cause the second electric heater to enter an off mode.
15. The method of claim 13 , further comprising:
actuating the first user input to cause the first electric heater to enter a third thermal output mode different from the first thermal output mode and the off mode.
16. The method of claim 15 , further comprising:
actuating the second user input to cause the second electric heater to enter a fourth thermal output mode different from the second thermal output mode and the off mode.
17. The method of claim 15 , further comprising:
illuminating the first user input member in response to entering the third thermal output mode.
18. The method of claim 13 , further comprising:
monitoring a state of charge of the battery pack and causing the first electric heater and the second electric heater to enter the off mode in response to the state of charge.
19. The method of claim 13 , further comprising powering a portable accessory device with battery pack.
20. The method of claim 19 , wherein the portable accessory device is a power tool.
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