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Glove warming

by Chang-won Kim
Co-authors: Seo jung ae, kang hee jin

The ‘Glove warming’ converts the wind energy from riding a bicycle into the thermal energy. It makes your hands warm when you ride the bicycle.

Whenever you ride the bicycle in the winter, you are exposed to be frostbitten even if put on your gloves. It is true that most of riders who are living in cold areas reluctant to ride the bicycle. The ‘Glove warming’ will evoke these people to ride the bicycle.

First, the wind of the speeding bicycle helps the Glove warming’s vane turns. Turning vanes make the electric energy. Next, it is conducted to the hot wire inside of the grip through the electric cord.
The inner hot wire make driver’s hands warm. As a result, you can enjoy riding the bicycle without problems suffering from frostbite.

In addition, the reflection tape front surface of the vane guarantees your safe riding because it reflects the light of vehicles or circumstance at the night.

The system is environmental friendly and reminds you childhood pleasant memories.