HK40016620A - Solar powered cooler for smart device - Google Patents

Description

Solar powered cooler for intelligent device

Technical Field

The present invention relates generally to fans, and more particularly to a solar powered cooling unit that provides a housing that can be comfortably hand held. The units typically have a small, compact, rectangular design that includes a fan and can be easily stored and transported with one's person, in a briefcase or beach bag.

Background

A solar cooling unit is required. For example, a variety of solar powered fan units have been designed for personal cooling or ventilation. Typically U.S. patent No. 4,899,645 issued to wolff (Wolfe) et al on 2-13.1990.

Another patent is yellow (Hwang) as U.S. patent No. 4,974,126, issued on 27.11.1990. Another U.S. patent No. 4,986,169 was issued to Chen (Chen) on 22.1.1991, and another was issued to Wu (Wu) et al on 3.9.1991 as U.S. patent No. 5,044,258.

Another patent is issued to the banker (Juang) on 22.9.1992 as U.S. patent No. 5,148,736. Another U.S. patent No. 5,250,265 issued to Chuanhou (Kawaguchi) et al, 10.5.1993. Another is von (Ferng) as U.S. patent No. 5,588,909 on 31.12.1996, and another is Asenguah et al as U.S. patent No. 6,032,291 on 7.3.2000.

Another patent is Sibbe, issued 5.5.30.1984 as German patent No. DE 3337241. Another british patent, GB2241378, issued on 8/28 of 1991, is Forsyth (Forsyth). The other is a high bridge (Takahashi) as japanese patent No. JP7253096, issued on 3.10.1995, and the other is a japanese patent No. JP2003201990, issued on 18.7.2003, to Sha. Another patent is issued to Patel (Patel) as U.S. patent No. 7,866,958 on 11/1/2011.

A holder for a smart device is also needed. Typically, U.S. patent No. 8,861,714 to Leibenhaut et al, 10 months and 14 days 2014. Another patent is issued to cromer (Crome) et al as U.S. patent No. 8,428,665 on 23/4/2013. Another patent is U.S. patent No. 9,167,062 issued to Leibenhaut et al on 10/20/2015. Another patent application is filed by zhu (Chu) as U.S. patent application publication No. 2016/0076547 on 9, 15, 2014.

Another patent is issued to ann (An) et al as U.S. patent No. 9,521,224, 12-13-2016 and another is issued to zheng (Trinh) et al as U.S. patent No. 8,711,553, 4-29-2014.

Another patent application is filed as U.S. patent application publication No. 2009/0233656 on 9.17.2009 by ross iii (ross iii). Another patent application is filed by buckman et al on 18/10/2015 as U.S. patent application publication No. 2015/0283950.

Additionally, a solar automobile ventilator is needed. Typically U.S. patent No. 5148736 issued to banker (Juang) on 9/22/1992 and Tamowsky et al on 10/8/2011 as U.S. patent No. 8,039,988.

However, none of the above-identified publications specifically address the shortcomings associated with heat generated by battery-powered smart devices. Similarly, none of the above-identified publications address the shortcomings associated with smart devices operating in overheated environments.

Accordingly, there is an opportunity to provide one or more solar panels for an easily portable fan for smart devices such as smartphones and smart tablet computers, which can be used outdoors without any power supply.

Disclosure of Invention

It is a first object of the present invention to provide one or more solar powered fans for smart devices.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a compact rectangular housing that can be comfortably held in the hand for a fan of a smart device powered by one or more solar panels. The intensity of the solar energy may be used to control power to one or more fan motors.

It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a smaller, portable solar panel for powering one or more fans.

In a first embodiment, a solar powered cooler is then provided for a smart device, such as a smart phone or smart tablet. The cooler includes an upper fan housing, an optional bottom fan housing, a smart device holder, and an air channel formed between the upper fan housing and the smart device holder. One or more cooling fans are also provided that draw air into the air channel in a substantially vertical direction. One or more solar panels allow the cooler to collect solar energy and deliver electrical power to the one or more fans or their motors. The solar panels are connected to the motor by one or more, e.g., a pair, connector cables.

Optionally, a solar panel protector cover plate may be provided over the solar panel. The cover plate may include a transparent plastic window and may be secured to the solar panel with snap and insert elements.

Typically, one or more cooling fans are positioned between the upper and lower fan housings, and each fan rotates about a substantially vertical axis to draw air in a substantially vertical direction to the air channel. Additionally (or in the alternative), one or more cooling fans may rotate about a horizontal axis.

Accordingly, one or more exhaust holes may be formed in the upper and/or lower fan housings. Air drawn by the one or more cooling fans may be forced through the air channels and exhausted through the one or more exhaust vents in order to cool the bottom surface of the smart devices in the smart device holders.

Smart device holders are typically configured to accommodate smart devices such as smart phones or smart tablet computers. The holder may have a configuration that allows for horizontal airflow over the bottom surface of the smart device. Optionally, the holder allows the smart device to be securely attached to the upper fan housing, for example by magnetic means.

In another embodiment, a solar powered cooler is provided similar to the embodiments described above, wherein the upper fan housing includes one or more exhaust vents. The bottom fan housing may include one or more air intake apertures. The upper and lower fan housings define an air passage to allow air to flow from the air intake aperture to the one or more air exhaust apertures. One or more air intake holes may be located at or near an edge of the bottom fan casing. Air drawn by the one or more cooling fans may be forced out in a horizontal direction through the air channel and discharged through the one or more exhaust vents in order to cool the smart device.

In yet another embodiment, a cooler similar to the embodiments described above is provided, wherein the one or more air intake holes are located at or near an edge of the bottom fan casing. One or more cooling fans are positioned on a bottom fan housing covering one or more air intake holes, wherein the one or more cooling fans are positioned between the upper fan housing and the bottom fan housing.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a single fan solar powered cooler for a smart device such as a smart phone or smart tablet.

Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the single fan solar powered cooler of fig. 1 with a corresponding smart device holder.

Fig. 3 is a top view of a single fan solar powered cooler.

Fig. 4 is a side view of the single fan solar powered cooler of fig. 1 with a corresponding smart device holder.

Fig. 5 is a bottom view of a single-fan solar-powered cooler.

Fig. 6 is a rear view of a single fan solar powered cooler of the smart device of fig. 1 with a corresponding smart device holder.

Fig. 7 is a side cross-sectional view of the single fan solar powered cooler of fig. 3 with a corresponding smart device holder along cutting line VII-VII.

FIG. 8 is a simplified exploded perspective view of the single-fan solar-powered cooler of FIG. 2.

Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a dual fan solar powered cooler for a smart device such as a smart phone or smart tablet.

Fig. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the dual fan solar powered cooler of fig. 9 with a corresponding smart device holder.

FIG. 11 is a top view of a dual fan solar powered cooler.

Fig. 12 is a side view of the dual fan solar powered cooler of fig. 9 with a corresponding smart device holder.

Fig. 13 is a bottom view of the dual fan solar powered cooler of fig. 9 with a corresponding smart device holder.

Fig. 14 is a rear view of the dual-fan solar-powered cooler of fig. 9.

Fig. 15 is a side cross-sectional view of the dual-fan solar powered cooler of fig. 11 with a corresponding smart device holder along cutting line XIII-XIII.

FIG. 16 is a simplified exploded perspective view of the dual-fan solar-powered cooler of FIG. 10.

Detailed Description

Before the present invention is described in detail, it is to be understood that this invention is not limited to particular separation devices or types of analytical instruments, as such analytical instruments may vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to be limiting.

In addition, as used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include both singular and plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to "a fan" includes multiple fans as well as a single fan, reference to "a solar panel" includes a single solar panel as well as a combination of solar panels, and the like.

Furthermore, terms indicating or implying a particular spatial relationship between elements of the present invention should be interpreted in a relative sense and not in an absolute sense unless the context of use clearly dictates otherwise. For example, the terms "over" and "on" as used to describe the spatial orientation of a first item relative to a second item do not necessarily indicate that the first item is positioned above the second item. Thus, in a cooler that includes holders arranged on or above a smart device, the holders may be positioned above the smart device, at the same level as the smart device, or below the smart device, depending on the orientation of the cooler. Similarly, the "upper" surface of the smart device may be placed above, at the same level as, or below other portions of the device, depending on the orientation of the device.

In this specification and the claims which follow, reference will be made to a number of terms which shall be defined to have the following meanings, unless the context in which the number of terms is used clearly dictates otherwise:

the terms "electron," "electrically ground," and the like are used in their ordinary sense and relate to structures such as semiconductor microstructures that provide controlled conduction of electrons, holes, and/or other charge carriers.

"optional" or "optionally" means that the subsequently described circumstance may or may not occur, such that the description includes instances where the circumstance occurs and instances where it does not.

The term "smart device" is used herein in its ordinary sense and refers to an electronic device that can operate interactively and autonomously to some degree, typically connected to other devices or networks via different wireless protocols such as bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi, 3G, etc. Exemplary smart devices include smart phones, tablet computers, and the like.

The term "solar panel" is used herein in its ordinary sense and refers to a panel designed to absorb sunlight and/or other photon radiation as a source of energy for generating electricity.

In general, the present invention provides an easily portable or portable cooler that includes a fan powered by one or more solar panels. Fans direct air towards holders for smart devices, such as smartphones or smart tablet computers, thus cooling the smart devices. The cooler can be used outdoors without any power supply and overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art. That is, solar powered smart device fans are provided with a wider range of both portable and fixed operation applications, whereas the prior art is application specific.

Turning now descriptively to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals represent like elements throughout the several views, various embodiments of the present invention are depicted. The reference numbers used are used throughout the various figures of the single fan embodiment of the present invention, with the following numbering.

18 protective fence for fan blade 20

20 fan blade

24 protection fence insertion support

37 magnet holder for upper fan housing

37 magnet holder placing foot

40 Intelligent device airflow channel

42 circular vent for front fan motor 60

46 for receiving the front fan motor shaft 50

50 fan motor shaft

58 Upper Fan housing for front Fan Motor 60

60 front fan motor

68 electric connector wiring

70 solar panel

71 positive terminal point

72 negative terminal point

74 bottom fan casing

76 transparent cover for solar panel 70

78 Intelligent device holder

84 magnet for smart device holder 78

86 upper snap fastener

88 lower snap insert

90 bottom fan case air inlet in bottom fan case 74

94 air passage opening for airflow in smart device holder 78

95 airflow grooves in a smart device holder 78

A single fan solar powered cooler for a smart device such as a smart phone or smart tablet is shown in fig. 1-8. FIG. 1 provides a perspective view of certain assembled components of a single-fan solar powered cooler for a smart device. Fig. 2 and 8 are exploded perspective views of a single fan solar powered cooler for a smart device. The device is magnetically connected to a smart device holder 78. The holder 78 incorporates an air channel opening 94 corresponding in position and size to the position of the protective fence 18 for the fan blades 20 coupled to the fan motor shaft 50 for the front fan motor 60. The protective barrier 18 is attached to the upper fan casing 58 using protective barrier insert feet 24. The airflow is distributed over the bottom surface of the smart device by airflow grooves 95, which are long narrow shapes coupled with circular air channel openings 94 incorporated in the upper surface of the smart device holder 78.

Thus, fig. 1,2, and 8 show a single fan solar powered cooler including an upper fan housing 58 for a front fan motor 60 that houses the protective grill 18 for the fan blades 20, a magnet holder for the upper fan housing 34, a magnet for connecting the smart device holder 36 held in place by a magnet holder placement foot 37, a circular exhaust vent 42 for the front fan motor 60, a receiving hole 46 for the fan motor shaft 50, electrical connector wiring 68, a solar panel 70, a positive terminal point 71, a negative terminal point 72. FIG. 5 shows a bottom fan housing 74 that provides support for a transparent cover plate 76 for the solar panel 70 and incorporates upper snaps 86, lower snap inserts 88, and a bottom fan housing air inlet 90 in the bottom fan housing 78.

Returning to fig. 2, a circular exhaust hole 42 for the front fan motor 60 is formed in the upper fan housing 58. The smart device airflow channel 40 and circular exhaust vent 42 for the front fan motor 60 correspond in position and size to the position of the protective barrier 18 for the fan blade 20 coupled to the fan motor shaft 50 for the front fan motor 60.

Fig. 7 is a side sectional view along cutting line VII-VII of fig. 3. Fig. 7 illustrates a smart device in which a single fan solar powered cooler is magnetically connected to a smart device holder 78. Airflow is blown vertically into and parallel to a smart device (with a single fan solar powered cooler magnetically connected to the smart device holder 78), such as a smart phone or smart tablet computer, by fan blades 20 coupled to fan motor shafts 50 for front fan motors 60. A smart device, such as a smart phone or smart tablet, is cooled by airflow generated by fan blades 20 coupled to fan motor shaft 50 for front fan motor 60.

A single fan solar powered cooler for a smart device addresses a specific portion of the bottom surface of the smart device to be cooled. That is, air blown upward into the smart device holder 78 by fan blades 20 (which are axial fans) coupled to the fan motor shafts 50 for the front fan motors 60 is discharged directly horizontally through airflow grooves 95, which are long narrow shapes coupled with circular air channel openings 94. Thus, the entire area of the bottom surface of a smart device, such as a smart phone or smart tablet, is cooled.

Referring to fig. 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8, the air exhausted from the smart device airflow channel 40 and the circular exhaust hole 42 moves along the bottom surface of the smart device contained within the smart device holder 78, thus cooling the bottom surface of the smart device. Heat dissipation occurs at the portion of the bottom surface of the smart device that touches the air. Thus, the desired cooling is achieved.

That is, as shown in fig. 2, the smart device may be magnetically connected to a smart device holder 78 that incorporates air passage openings 94 corresponding in position and size to the position of the protective barrier 18 for the fan blades 20. Fan blades 20 are coupled to fan motor shaft 50 for front fan motor 60. The fan motor 60 facilitates continuous vertical alignment of the air passage openings 94 with the corresponding protective barrier 18 for the fan blades 20 coupled to the fan motor shaft 50 for the front fan motor 60. Air channel opening 94 acts as a conduit for directing air drawn by fan blades 20 coupled to fan motor shaft 50 for the front fan motor. The front fan motor 60 is not limited in its location and number and it can blow air into the air channel opening 94. Additionally, the reduction in height of the front fan motor 60 and the fan motor shaft 50 can reduce the overall height of the single fan solar powered cooler for smart devices.

A single fan solar powered cooler for a smart device constructed as described above may cool the entire bottom surface area of a smart device, such as a smart phone or smart tablet, by magnetically connecting to the smart device holder 78 to the upper fan housing 58. All individual components may be glued to their corresponding connecting parts to be held in place respectively. Additionally, implementations may be as shown for other embodiments of a dual fan solar powered cooler, such as for smart devices such as smart phones or smart tablet computers.

In summary, in one embodiment of the present invention, the air suction opening of a single fan solar powered cooler for a smart device includes an airflow channel 40, a circular exhaust vent 42 formed on the top surface of the housing upper fan case 58 for the front fan motor 60, and a bottom fan case air inlet 90 in the bottom fan case 74. Exhaust openings are formed on the top surface of the housing upper fan housing 58 through the protective fence 18 for coupling to the front fan blades 20 of the front fan motor 60 that circulate airflow through the smart device holder 78 and air channel openings 94 and airflow grooves 95 in the smart device holder 78 for cooling the bottom surface of the smart device. A solar panel 70 for the front fan motor 60 is connected to positive and negative terminal points 71 and 72 using electrical connector wiring 68 so that the fan motor can be driven by means of its generated output. Thus, the portable solar powered fan can be simply used without any placement restrictions.

The following numbering is used throughout the various drawings regarding the dual fan embodiment of the present invention.

218 front protective fence for front fan blade 220

228 rear protective fence for rear fan blade 214

220 front fan blade

214 rear fan blade

224 protective fence insertion leg

234 magnet holder for upper fan housing

236 magnet for upper fan housing

237 magnet holder placing foot

240 intelligent device airflow channel

242 circular exhaust vents for front fan motor 260 and rear fan motor 266

246 receiving hole for rotating shaft 250 of fan motor

250 fan motor shaft

258 upper fan housing for front fan motor 260 and rear fan motor 266

260 front fan motor

266 rear fan motor

268 Electrical connector wiring

270 solar panel

271 positive terminal point

272 negative terminal point

274 bottom fan casing

276 transparent cover plate for solar panel 270

278 smart device holder

284 magnet for a smart device holder 278

286 Upper snap fastener

288 lower snap insert

290 bottom fan case air inlet in the bottom fan case 274

294 air passage openings for airflow in smart device holder 278

295 airflow grooves in a smart device holder 278

298 air passage openings for airflow in smart device holder 278

In another embodiment, the present invention provides a dual fan solar powered cooler for a smart device, for example, as shown in fig. 9-16. Fig. 9 provides a perspective view of certain assembled components of a dual fan solar powered cooler for a smart device. Fig. 10 and 16 are exploded perspective views of a dual fan solar powered cooler for a smart device. The device is magnetically connected to a smart device holder 278. The retainer 278 incorporates air channel openings 294 that correspond in position and size to the position of the front protective fence 218 for the front fan blades 220. The holder 278 incorporates air channel openings 298 corresponding in position and size to the position of the rear protective fence 228 for the rear fan blades 214. Blades 220 are coupled to a fan motor shaft 250 for a front fan motor 260. The front protective fence 218 and the rear protective fence 228 are attached to the upper fan casing 258 using protective fence insert feet 224. The airflow is distributed over the bottom surface of the smart device by airflow grooves 295, which are long narrow shapes coupled with circular air channel openings 294 incorporated in the upper surface of the smart device holder 278.

Fig. 10 and 16 show a dual fan solar powered cooler including an upper fan housing 258 for a pair of motors, namely a front fan motor 260 and a rear fan motor 266. Further shown, the housing 258 houses the front protective fence 218 for the front fan blades 220 and the rear protective fence 228 for the rear fan blades 214, respectively. In addition, a magnet holder for the upper fan housing 234 and a magnet for connecting the smart device holder 236 are provided, held in place by magnet holder placement feet 237. Circular exhaust holes 242 for the front fan motor 260 and the rear fan motor 266, receiving holes 246 for the fan motor shaft 250, electrical connector wiring 268, solar panel 270, positive terminal point 271 and negative terminal point 272 are further provided.

Fig. 13 shows a bottom fan housing 274 that provides support for a transparent cover plate 276 for the solar panel 270. As shown in fig. 10, the bottom fan housing 274 also incorporates upper snaps 286, lower snap inserts 288, and a bottom fan housing air inlet 290. Circular exhaust holes 242 are formed in the upper fan housing 258 for the front fan motor 260 and the rear fan motor 266. The smart device airflow channels 240 and circular exhaust holes 242 for the front fan motor 260 and the rear fan motor 266 correspond in position and size to the positions of the front protective fence 218 for the front fan blade 220 and the rear protective fence 228 for the rear fan blade 214, which are coupled to the fan motor shafts 250 for the front fan motor 260 and the rear fan motor 266, respectively.

Fig. 15 is a side cross-sectional view along cut line XIII-XIII of fig. 11, illustrating a smart device with a dual-fan solar powered cooler magnetically connected to the smart device holder 278. Forcing airflow into and parallel to the smart device (with the dual fan solar powered cooler magnetically connected to the smart device holder 278) perpendicular to the front fan blades 220 and the rear fan blades 214 coupled to their fan motor shafts 250 for the front fan motor 260 and the rear fan motor 266, respectively. The smart device is cooled by the airflow generated by the front fan blades 220 and the rear fan blades 214 coupled to their fan motor shafts 250 for the front fan motor 260 and the rear fan motor 266, respectively.

As shown in fig. 10 and 16, a dual-fan solar powered cooler for a smart device addresses a particular portion of the bottom surface of the smart device to be cooled. That is, air is blown upward by the front and rear fan blades 220, 214, which are coupled to their fan motor shafts 250 for the front and rear fan motors 260, 266, respectively. Air from these axial fans is introduced into the smart device holder 278 and discharges the flowing air directly upward through the airflow grooves 295, which are long narrow shapes coupled with circular air channel openings 294. Thus, the entire area of the bottom surface of a smart device, such as a smart phone or smart tablet, is cooled.

Referring to fig. 11, 12, 14, and 15, air exhausted from the smart device airflow channel 240 and the circular exhaust holes 242 moves along the bottom surface of a smart device, such as a smart phone or a smart tablet, contained within the smart device holder 278, thus cooling the bottom surface of the smart device, such as a smart phone or a smart tablet. Via heat dissipation, the portion of the bottom surface of the smart device that touches the air is cooled. That is, may be magnetically connected to a smart device holder 278 that incorporates air channel openings 294 corresponding in position and size to the positions of the front protective fence 218 for the front fan blades 220 and the rear protective fence 228 for the rear fan blades 214. Fan motor shaft 250 for front fan motor 260 facilitates continuous vertical alignment of air channel openings 294 with corresponding front and rear protective grills 218 and 228, respectively, coupled to its fan motor shaft 250. Air channel opening 294 serves as a conduit for directing air drawn by front fan blades 220 and rear fan blades 214 coupled to their fan motor shafts 250, respectively, for the front fan motor. The front fan motor 260 and the rear fan motor 266 are not limited in their location and number and they can blow air into the air channel openings 294. Additionally, the reduction in height of front fan motor 260 and rear fan motor 266, and their respective fan motor shafts 250, can reduce the overall height of the dual-fan solar-powered cooler for smart devices.

A dual fan solar powered cooler for smart devices constructed as described above may cool the entire bottom surface area of a smart device, such as a smart phone or smart tablet, by magnetically connecting to the smart device holder 278 to the upper fan housing 258. All individual components may be glued to their corresponding connecting parts to be held in place respectively.

In summary, the air suction opening for the dual fan solar powered cooler of the smart device is shown as the smart device airflow channel 240. Circular exhaust holes 242 are formed on the top surface of the outer housing upper fan housing 258 for the front fan motor 260 and the rear fan motor 266. The bottom fan housing air inlet 290 is positioned in the bottom fan housing 274. Exhaust openings are formed on the top surface of housing upper fan housing 258 through front protective fence 218 for front fan blades 220 and through rear protective fence 228 for rear fan blades 214, each fan blade circulating airflow through smart device holder 278 and dual air channel openings 294 and 298 and airflow groove 295 in smart device holder 278 for cooling the bottom surface of the smart device. Solar panels 270 for the front fan motor 260 and the rear fan motor 266 are connected to positive and negative terminal points 271 and 272 using electrical connector wiring 268 so that the fan motors can be driven by means of their generated power output. Thus, the portable solar powered fan can be simply used without any placement restrictions.

As described above, the present invention allows air to uniformly touch the bottom surface of a smart device, such as a smart phone or smart tablet. Thus, the present invention provides more efficient cooling of smart devices when compared to conventional implementations of fans combined with smart devices.

The invention may also exhibit a variety of other advantages. For example, wind generated by a fan is typically effective at cooling excessive temperatures, and may be used directly and personally by individuals who are remote from their usual locations and have no power supply network power available (e.g., train cars, etc.). That is, an individual may wish to protect himself from or reduce excessive temperatures or their attendant manifestations of discomfort (including perspiration) through the use of the present invention. The prior art fans are not at all suitable for the above situation because they are typically too large and bulky and/or because they do not have any independent power supply. That is, it is tied to the building.

In contrast, the present invention provides a light, convenient design and is equipped with built-in and independent power supply facilities. In particular, these independent sources of electrical energy may include accumulators with charging device and supply network connections, batteries also with charging device and supply network storage connections, dry cells and finally, but not unimportant, photovoltaic effect based solar energy.

The present invention may also help prevent overheating or fire in the smart device. Some prior art devices are fundamentally unsuitable for use outside of a motor vehicle air conditioning vent.

Variations of the present invention are possible. For example, multiple solar panels may be used in series, parallel, or a combination of these for two or more fan motors. Such panels may be formed from a plurality of photovoltaic cells fixed relative to the smart device. The cells form a solar panel that converts sunlight and other photonic radiant energy into electrical power. Similarly, in some embodiments, at least one blower fan and at least one row of fans are electrically connected to the output terminals of the electrical connector.

It is to be understood that while the invention has been described in conjunction with the preferred specific embodiments thereof, the foregoing description is intended to illustrate and not limit the scope of the invention. There are numerous alternatives and equivalents which do not depart from the invention as set forth above. For example, any specific embodiment of the invention, such as those depicted in any of the figures, may be modified to include or exclude the features of other embodiments. Other aspects, advantages and modifications within the scope of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art to which the invention relates.

Claims (9)

1. A solar powered chiller for a smart device, comprising:

an upper fan housing;

a bottom fan housing;

a smart device holder for holding a smart device, the smart device holder including one or more air channel openings for airflow;

one or more cooling fans effective to draw air into an air channel formed between the upper fan housing and the smart device holder, thus forcing air to flow in a substantially vertical direction toward a bottom surface of the smart device in a substantially horizontal orientation; and

one or more solar panels for collecting solar energy and delivering electrical power to the one or more cooling fans, the one or more solar panels connected to the one or more cooling fans via one or more connector cables,

wherein the smart device holder is connected to the upper fan housing by a magnet on the magnet holder.

2. The cooler of claim 1, further comprising a solar panel protector cover plate having a transparent plastic window over the solar panel, the solar panel protector cover plate secured to the solar panel with snaps and insert elements.

3. The cooler of claim 1, wherein the one or more cooling fans are positioned between the upper fan housing and the bottom fan housing.

4. The cooler of claim 1, wherein at least one cooling fan rotates about a substantially vertical axis.

5. The cooler of claim 1, having one or more exhaust holes formed in the upper fan housing and/or the bottom fan housing.

6. The cooler of claim 5, wherein the smart device holder houses the smart device in a manner such that air directed toward the bottom surface of the smart device flows horizontally along the bottom surface.

7. The cooler of claim 6, wherein the smart device is a smart phone or a smart tablet.

8. A solar powered chiller for a smart device, comprising:

an upper fan housing including one or more exhaust vents;

a bottom fan housing including one or more intake apertures positioned at or near an edge of the bottom fan housing, the upper fan housing and the bottom fan housing defining an air channel to allow airflow from the one or more intake apertures to the one or more exhaust apertures;

a smart device holder for holding a smart device, the smart device holder including one or more air channel openings for airflow;

one or more cooling fans effective to draw air into the air channel so as to force air to flow in a substantially vertical direction through the one or more exhaust vents toward a bottom surface of the smart device; and

one or more solar panels for collecting solar energy and delivering electrical power to the one or more cooling fans, the one or more solar panels connected to the one or more cooling fans via one or more connector cables,

wherein the smart device holder is connected to the upper fan housing by a magnet on the magnet holder.

9. A solar powered chiller for a smart device, comprising:

an upper fan housing including one or more exhaust vents;

a bottom fan housing including one or more intake apertures positioned at or near an edge of the bottom fan housing, the upper fan housing and the bottom fan housing defining an air channel to allow airflow from the one or more intake apertures to the one or more exhaust apertures;

a smart device holder for holding a smart device, the smart device holder including one or more air channel openings for airflow;

one or more cooling fans positioned between the upper fan housing and the bottom fan housing, the one or more cooling fans covering the one or more air intake apertures effective to draw air into the air channel so as to force air to flow in a substantially vertical direction toward a bottom surface of the smart device; and

one or more solar panels for collecting solar energy and delivering electrical power to the one or more cooling fans, the one or more solar panels connected to the one or more cooling fans via one or more connector cables,

wherein the smart device holder is connected to the upper fan housing by a magnet on the magnet holder.