Drying apparatus, control method

By introducing a locking unit and attitude detection into the drying equipment, the radiation source is ensured to be disconnected from the power supply. Combined with multiple operation signal verifications, the risk of heat buildup and fire caused by accidental touch of the wireless hair dryer is solved, thus improving safety.

CN116209372BActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27SZ ZUVI TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202180051964.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-07-23
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2041-07-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Cordless hair dryers pose a safety risk due to heat buildup and fire hazards caused by continuous operation without the user's knowledge.

Method used

A locking unit is used to put the drying equipment into a safe mode, ensuring that the radiation source is disconnected from the power supply. The correctness of the user's operation is verified through attitude detection and multiple operation signals to prevent accidental contact and short circuits.

Benefits of technology

This effectively prevents the equipment from continuing to run due to accidental touch, failure to shut down, or short circuits, thus improving the safety and reliability of the equipment.

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Abstract

A drying apparatus (100) and a control method. The drying apparatus (100) comprises a power supply (10), a radiation source (20), an operating assembly (30) and a locking unit (40). The radiation source (20) is electrically connected to the power supply (10). The operating assembly (30) is configured to control the power supply (10) to conduct with the radiation source (20). The locking unit (40) is configured to cause the drying apparatus (100) to enter a safety mode. In the safety mode, the radiation source (20) is disconnected from the power supply (10) and is not responsive to the operating assembly (30).
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electrical equipment, specifically to a drying device and a control method. Background Technology

[0002] Among related technologies, wireless hair dryers are characterized by their portability and ease of use, which greatly expands the application scenarios of hair dryers (such as users carrying them with them). However, they are also prone to problems such as accidental touch, failure to turn off, and short circuits. This causes wireless hair dryers to continue running without the user's awareness, generating a large amount of heat and potentially leading to fires and other risks, resulting in low safety. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a drying device and a control method.

[0004] This application provides a drying apparatus, the drying apparatus comprising:

[0005] power supply;

[0006] A radiation source, which is electrically connected to the power source;

[0007] An operating component is used to control the connection between the power supply and the radiation source;

[0008] A locking unit is used to put the drying equipment into a safe mode;

[0009] In the safety mode, the radiation source is disconnected from the power supply and does not respond to the operating components.

[0010] This application provides a drying apparatus, the drying apparatus comprising:

[0011] power supply;

[0012] A radiation source, which is electrically connected to the power source;

[0013] The operating component, when operated, controls the power supply to be connected to the radiation source;

[0014] An attitude detection unit is used to detect the attitude information and corresponding time of the drying equipment and output an attitude signal;

[0015] The main control unit is used to receive the attitude signal and adjust the power of the radiation source.

[0016] This application provides a control method for a drying device. The drying device includes a power supply, a radiation source, an operating component, and a locking unit. The radiation source is electrically connected to the power supply, and the operating component is used to control the connection between the power supply and the radiation source.

[0017] The control method includes:

[0018] Identify whether the locking unit has been operated;

[0019] When the locking unit is operated, it controls whether the radiation source and the power supply can be connected;

[0020] When the radiation source and the power supply are not connected, the drying equipment enters a safe mode.

[0021] In the safety mode, the radiation source is disconnected from the power supply and does not respond to the operating components.

[0022] This application provides a control method for a drying device, the drying device including a power supply, a radiation source, an operating component, an attitude detection unit, and a main control unit, wherein the radiation source is electrically connected to the power supply, and the control method includes:

[0023] After the operating component is operated, the power supply is controlled to be turned on or off from the radiation source;

[0024] When the power supply and the radiation source are turned on, the attitude information and corresponding time of the drying equipment are detected, and an attitude signal is output.

[0025] The power of the radiation source is adjusted according to the attitude signal.

[0026] In the safe mode, the aforementioned drying equipment and control method disconnect the connection between the radiation source and the power supply to prevent the drying equipment from continuing to operate due to accidental contact, failure to shut down, or short circuit.

[0027] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0028] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:

[0029] Figures 1-2 This is a schematic diagram of the modular structure of the drying equipment according to an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the drying equipment according to an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pressing component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the drying equipment according to an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 An enlarged view of the X portion;

[0034] Figures 7-12 This is a schematic diagram of the modular structure of the drying equipment according to an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figures 13-14 This is a schematic diagram of the air outlet duct structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figures 15-23 This is a schematic diagram of the modular structure of the drying equipment according to an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figures 24-47 This is a flowchart of the control method according to the embodiments of this application.

[0038] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0039] Drying equipment 100;

[0040] Power supply 10, radiation source 20, operating component 30, locking unit 40, grip 50, power management unit 60, attitude detection unit 70, motor 80, main control unit 90;

[0041] Operating component 31, operating signal sensor 32, capacitive button 34, mechanical button 35, protection structure 36, locking switch 41, first position 42, second position 43, housing 44, slide groove 45, marking structure 46, power button 51, power switch 61, discharge switch 62, power supply switch 63, air outlet duct 81, temperature measuring element 82, heating element 84, power chip 91, timing unit 92. Detailed Implementation

[0042] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0043] In the description of the application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of the application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0044] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. They can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. They can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0045] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of this application. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, various specific examples of processes and materials are provided in this application, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 1 This application provides a drying device 100, including a power supply 10, a radiation source 20, an operating component 30, and a locking unit 40. The radiation source 20 is electrically connected to the power supply 10. The operating component 30 is used to control the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 to conduct. The locking unit 40 is used to put the drying device 100 into a safety mode. In the safety mode, the radiation source 20 is disconnected from the power supply 10 and does not respond to the operating component 30. It is easy to understand that although the operating component 30 can control the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 from a non-conducting state to a conducting state, in the safety mode, the operating component 30 cannot perform its control function. In other words, the drying device 100 includes at least two modes: in the non-safety mode, even if the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 are in a non-conducting state, they can be controlled to conduct to each other through the operating component 30; in the safety mode, the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 are in a non-conducting state, and the operating component 30 cannot control them to conduct to each other.

[0047] In some embodiments, the radiation source 20 can radiate visible light, infrared light of a preset frequency band, or a combination of visible and infrared light. In some embodiments, the radiation source 20 transfers energy (such as heat) outward through the radiated light, thereby causing surrounding target objects (such as hair, body parts, fibers, etc.) to receive the radiated energy and heat up, achieving a drying effect. In one embodiment, the drying device 100 can be a hair dryer, where the radiated energy and airflow work together to accelerate the drying efficiency of the target object.

[0048] It can be understood that, for the drying equipment 100, the connection between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 can be controlled by operating the operating component 30, thereby enabling the power supply 10 to supply power to the radiation source 20. In other words, the actual function of the operating component 30 can be understood as a switch on a general electrical device, allowing the drying equipment 100 to switch between off and on normal operation after operation. In a more specific real-time mode, the non-responsive operating component 30 in the safety mode can mean that the drying equipment 100 as a whole does not respond to the operating component 30, that is, the operating component 30 cannot control the drying equipment 100. In another more specific real-time mode, the non-responsive operating component 30 in the safety mode can mean that the radiation source 20 does not respond to the operating component 30, that is, the operating component 30 cannot control the radiation source 20.

[0049] In safe mode, the connection between the radiation source 20 and the power supply 10 in the drying equipment 100 remains continuously disconnected, and the operating component 30 does not respond. In this mode, the drying equipment 100 only responds to the locking unit 40, which can minimize the risk of accidental opening of the drying equipment 100 due to abnormal conditions such as accidental activation of the operating component 30, failure to shut down, or short circuit. This also prevents flammable objects around the drying equipment 100 from continuously receiving energy from the radiation source 20 and becoming heated or even ignited.

[0050] In practical use, common electrical appliances, especially those with rechargeable batteries and easy to carry, often experience malfunctions such as accidental activation. In this embodiment, the drying device 100 uses a radiation source 20 to radiate energy. If it is accidentally activated—for example, after the user places or stores the drying device 100, it collides with surrounding objects, causing the operating component 30 to be accidentally activated; or due to special circumstances, the drying device 100 experiences a short circuit, connecting the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20. The radiation source 20 will then continuously radiate energy outwards, causing surrounding objects to accumulate the radiated energy and heat up. For some low-ignition-point objects, this can easily lead to spontaneous combustion and further cause a fire. In other embodiments, if the drying device 100 is accidentally activated by minors (such as children) or animals, it may pose a safety hazard.

[0051] Therefore, for the drying equipment 100 of this application, by setting the locking unit 40, the drying equipment 100 can enter a safe mode, thereby preventing the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 from conducting electricity, and the drying equipment 100 cannot respond to the operating component 30. In this way, even if the drying equipment 100 experiences the above-mentioned abnormal situation, it will not be accidentally turned on because the drying equipment 100 cannot respond to the operating component 30, thereby avoiding the occurrence of disasters and improving the safety of the drying equipment 100 itself.

[0052] In other words, the locking unit 40 ensures that the drying device 100 remains closed to the greatest extent possible. When storing the drying device 100, taking it with you when traveling, or placing it in areas where minors or pets may be present, users only need to operate the locking unit 40 to put the drying device 100 into a safe mode, thus preventing it from being accidentally opened. In this way, users can safely store, carry, or place the drying device 100.

[0053] In other embodiments, the power source 10 may be a battery installed on the drying equipment 100, or a power supply facility that requires a wired connection, with the drying equipment 100 connected to the power supply facility via a pre-set power cord.

[0054] Please refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments, the operating component 30 is operated to output an operating signal. When the operating signal does not meet a preset condition, the drying equipment 100 remains in a powered-off state. When the operating signal meets the preset condition, the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 are switched on to turn on the drying equipment 100.

[0055] In this way, by using whether the preset conditions are met as the start-up conditions, multiple different sets of conditions can be combined as preset conditions to minimize the possibility of accidental start-up and ensure that the machine can only be turned on and used when the user operates it correctly, thereby further improving the safety of turning on the drying equipment 100 through the operating component 30.

[0056] Specifically, when the drying equipment 100 is not in safe mode, the operating component 30 outputs an operating signal. If the operating signal does not meet the preset conditions, it can be confirmed that the operating component 30 may be accidentally activated, thus keeping the drying equipment 100 in the off state. If the operating signal meets the preset conditions, it can be confirmed that the user has correctly operated the operating component 30, thereby connecting the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20, turning on the drying equipment 100 and allowing the radiation source 20 to begin radiating. In other words, the operating component 30 itself also has an anti-accidental activation function. Even if the drying equipment 100 is not in safe mode, the operating component 30 itself can eliminate a certain degree of risk of accidental activation by judging the preset conditions, further improving safety. In some embodiments, the operating component 30 can generate multiple operating signals. When the number of received operating signals is less than a preset number, the operating signal does not meet the preset conditions; when the number of received operating signals is the preset number, the operating signal meets the preset conditions. In some embodiments, the operating component 30 can also generate special signal combinations, and determine whether the preset conditions are met based on whether each signal in the signal combination conforms to a preset threshold range. For example, when the combination of the body angle and movement amplitude signals of the drying equipment 100 is within a certain angle range close to the vertical direction, and the movement amplitude is consistent with the handheld state, it is determined that the preset conditions are met, and then the drying equipment 100 is turned on for user use. It is easy to understand that, although the following text uses the number of operation signals as the criterion, the operation signals themselves can still be judged to determine whether they meet the conditions when they are generated. If the preset conditions are met, they are used as the operation signals within the preset conditions.

[0057] This reduces the possibility of accidental power-on due to user error.

[0058] Specifically, when the operating component 30 is operated (including accidental touch, correct operation, etc.), a certain number of operating signals are generated. It is understood that when the operating component 30 is accidentally touched or incorrectly operated, it typically generates only a small number of operating signals. If the number of received operating signals is less than a preset number, it can be determined that the operating signals do not meet the preset conditions.

[0059] When the number of received operation signals is a preset number, it can be determined that the operation signals meet the preset conditions, and the operation component 30 is correctly operated by the user. The power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 are turned on, and the drying equipment 100 radiates to the outside through the radiation source 20.

[0060] Please refer to Figure 2In some embodiments, the operation component 30 includes multiple operating elements 31 and an identification unit 311. Each operating element 31 is used to output an operation signal. The identification unit 311 is used to receive the operation signal and, when a preset condition is met, to connect the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 to turn on the drying equipment 100. It is readily understood that the operation component 30 is not limited to a component including multiple operating elements 31 and an identification component 311. In other embodiments, the operation component 30 may also be a component including a conventional mechanical switch and related circuitry, where the position of the mechanical switch is determined by contacts on the circuitry as a preset condition for controlling the connection of the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20.

[0061] In addition, Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the drying device 100 further includes a main control unit 90. Specifically, in this embodiment, the identification unit 311 can send the received operation signal to the main control unit 90, enabling the main control unit 90 to determine whether the received operation signal meets preset conditions. After the received operation signal meets the preset conditions, the main control unit 90 controls the drying device 100 to connect the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20, thus turning on the drying device 100. For the locking unit 40, it can send a relevant signal to the main control unit 90 to ensure that the connection between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 remains disconnected, allowing the drying device 100 to enter a safe mode. Alternatively, it can directly control the connection between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 to disconnect, thus enabling the drying device 100 to enter a safe mode.

[0062] In some embodiments, multiple operating elements 31 can operate independently, each generating multiple operating signals. Each operating element 31 needs to be operated separately to output an independent operating signal. In other embodiments, multiple operating elements 31 can be set up in a certain degree of linkage. The user only needs to perform a correct operation once to operate all operating elements 31 simultaneously to generate the corresponding operating signals, which is more ergonomic and reduces the user's learning cost.

[0063] Specifically, in one embodiment, the number of operating components 31 is two, and the preset number is two. When the user turns on the drying equipment 100, the identification unit 311 can receive the operating signals generated by the synchronous operation of the two operating components 31. Thus, the number of received operating signals is two, which meets the preset condition.

[0064] In addition, regarding the number of operating elements 31, in other embodiments, the number of operating elements 31 can be three, four or more. When the user operates the operating component 30, all operating elements 31 can be operated so that the identification unit 311 receives the corresponding operation signal.

[0065] Furthermore, in other embodiments, when a user operates the operating component 30, one of the plurality of operating elements 31 can be operated to generate at least one operating signal. The number of operating signals generated by operating one operating element 31 can be determined by the operation of the operating element 31.

[0066] Please refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments, the drying device 100 includes a grip portion 50. Multiple operating components 31 include an operation signal sensor 32 and a power button 51. The operation signal sensor 32 is disposed on the grip portion 50 and is used to sense human body capacitance and output an operation signal. The power button 51 is used to output an operation signal after being pressed. Specifically, when a user operates the drying device 100, they grip the grip portion 50 to pick it up, causing the operation signal sensor 32 on the grip portion 50 to detect human body capacitance. When the user further operates the power button 51 to turn on the drying device 100, the power button 51 detects that it has been pressed and outputs an operation signal. Thus, when the operating component 30 performs a single human operation (operating the power button 51 while gripping the grip portion 50), the operation signal sensor 32 and the power button 51 respectively output operation signals. The two operation signals are received and identified by the identification unit 311. After determining that the preset conditions are met, the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 are turned on to turn on the drying device 100. In some implementations, the operation signal of the operation signal sensor 32 can be set to be generated when the detected human body capacitance is within a preset capacitance range; the operation signal of the power button 51 can be set to be generated after being pressed for a certain period of time.

[0067] Please combine Figure 3 In other embodiments, the operation signal sensor 32 can detect the grip pressure when the user holds the grip portion 50 to determine the generation of a corresponding operation signal. Specifically, in one embodiment, when the user operates the drying device 100, the action of picking up the drying device 100 includes holding the grip portion 50 of the drying device 100, thereby causing the operation signal sensor 32 located on the grip portion 50 to detect the grip pressure located on the grip portion 50 and output an operation signal. When the user further operates the power button 51 to turn on the drying device 100, the power button 51 detects that it has been pressed and outputs an operation signal. Thus, the operation component 30 generates the operation signal of the corresponding operation signal sensor 32 and the operation signal of the corresponding power button 51 when the user performs a single operation (operating the power button 51 while holding the grip portion 50). In some embodiments, the operation signal of the operation signal sensor 32 can be set to be generated when the grip pressure is within a preset pressure range; the operation signal of the power button 51 can be set to be generated after being pressed for a certain period of time.

[0068] In such an implementation, the operation signal sensor 32 can generate an operation signal, and the power button 51 can also generate an operation signal. When the preset number is two, it can be determined that the preset conditions are met when both successfully output operation signals, and the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 are turned on to turn on the drying equipment 100.

[0069] In some other embodiments, the operation signal sensor 32 can simultaneously sense human body capacitance and grip pressure, and only output an operation signal when both of these conditions are met. The specific principle is similar to or the same as that of the above embodiments, and will not be described in detail here.

[0070] Please refer to Figure 4 In some embodiments, the plurality of actuating elements 31 include capacitive buttons 34 and mechanical buttons 35. The capacitive buttons 34 are disposed on the surface of the mechanical buttons 35 and move in tandem with the mechanical buttons 35. The capacitive buttons 34 generate a touch signal when touched. The mechanical buttons 35 generate a press signal when pressed.

[0071] Specifically, in the illustrated embodiment, the capacitive button 34 is disposed on the surface of the mechanical button 35. When the user presses the mechanical button 35, they directly touch the capacitive button 34, causing the capacitive button 34 to move in the same direction as the mechanical button 35. This allows the user to complete both touching the capacitive button 34 and pressing the mechanical button 35 with a single operation (pressing the button). In one embodiment, when the capacitive button 34 is touched by the user, the capacitance value is detected, and a touch signal is generated when the capacitance falls within a preset capacitance range. It is easy to understand that the range of capacitance values ​​generated when the user touches the capacitive button 34 can be determined through multiple experiments, and this range is used as the aforementioned capacitance range. In one embodiment, two corresponding contacts can be provided below the mechanical button 35, and these two contacts are configured to conduct when the mechanical button 35 is fully pressed, generating a press signal. Furthermore, a press signal can be generated after the contact is pressed for a duration greater than or equal to a preset duration. In another embodiment, when the mechanical button 35 is pressed, the magnitude of the pressing force or the displacement distance of the mechanical button 35 is detected, and a pressing signal is generated when it meets a preset value. In yet another embodiment, a pressing signal may be generated when the mechanical button 35 is pressed to a preset position.

[0072] In some embodiments, the operating element 31 may be equipped with a corresponding sensor. When the operating element 31 is operated, the corresponding sensor can detect the operation performed on the operating element 31, thereby generating a corresponding operation signal. In other embodiments, the operating element 31 generates a data signal when it is operated, which can be received by a preset sensor in the drying equipment 100 to detect whether the corresponding requirements are met. If the requirements are met, an operation signal is output accordingly.

[0073] It is understood that, based on the above, when a user needs to turn on the drying equipment 100, the capacitive button 34 and the mechanical button 35 will be operated simultaneously, generating touch signals and press signals respectively. The operation signals can correspondingly include touch signals and press signals; that is, a touch signal constitutes one operation signal, and a press signal constitutes another. The preset number of corresponding operation signals is two. When both touch signals and press signals are received simultaneously, the recognition unit 311 can determine that the current operation is a normal operation of the drying equipment 100 by the user, thereby turning on the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 to turn on the drying equipment 100. In other embodiments, the preset conditions of the recognition unit 311 can include only the touch signal and the press signal themselves; the simultaneous presence of both indicates that the current operation on the drying equipment 100 is a normal operation, without relying on the number of operation signals as the basis for judgment.

[0074] By combining the mechanical button 35 and the capacitive button 34 as described above, when the drying device 100 collides with another object, even if the mechanical button 35 is pressed down and generates a pressing signal, the capacitive button 34 does not detect the corresponding user touch capacitance, thus preventing the capacitive button 34 from generating a touch signal. This prevents the drying device 100 from being accidentally turned on due to the collision. In another embodiment, a slight touch to the capacitive button 34 of the drying device 100 on a human body surface (such as an arm) generates a touch signal, but the mechanical button 35 does not meet the preset conditions and cannot generate a corresponding pressing signal, thus preventing the drying device 100 from being accidentally turned on due to the touch. Therefore, the operating component 30, composed of the mechanical button 35 and the capacitive button 34, ensures that the drying device 100 is only turned on when the user touches the capacitive button 34 and presses the mechanical button 35 to the preset condition.

[0075] Please refer to Figure 4 In some embodiments, the drying device 100 includes a protective structure 36. A capacitive button 34 is disposed between the protective structure 36 and a mechanical button 35. The user touches the capacitive button 34 through the protective structure 36.

[0076] In this way, the capacitive button 34 can be protected and its sensitivity to human body capacitance can be reduced. The protective structure 36 can also prevent the surface of the capacitive button 34 from being worn or damaged by bumps, thereby avoiding the problem of the user being unable to turn on the device due to the inability to detect the touch capacitance.

[0077] Specifically, in some embodiments, the protective structure 36 may be made of resin or silicone. When the user operates the operating component 30 or the operating component 30 is accidentally touched, the protective structure 36 protects the capacitive button 34, preventing damage from repeated operations or accidental touches. It also prevents the capacitive button 34 from directly contacting the human body when operated by the user, thereby reducing the sensitivity of the capacitive button 34 to the capacitance of external objects (such as the human body). In some embodiments, the protective structure 36, the capacitive button 34, and the mechanical button 35 are integrated to form the actual power button, i.e., the button actually pressed by the user when powering on. The protective structure 36 can be ergonomically designed with a curved surface and added tactile textures to provide tactile feedback, allowing the user to determine that they have touched the power button simply by touch.

[0078] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the locking unit 40 includes a locking switch 41. The locking switch 41 is movably disposed on the surface of the drying device 100. The locking switch 41 has a first position 42 and a second position 43. When the locking switch 41 is moved to the first position 42, the locking unit 40 enters a safe mode. When the locking switch 41 is moved to the second position 43, the safe mode is exited. It is readily understood that the locking switch 41 can be implemented using various electrical switches that are mature in the prior art. Switching from the second position 43 to the first position 42 is equivalent to entering the safe mode, and vice versa, it is equivalent to exiting the safe mode. The specific electrical structure is not the focus of this embodiment.

[0079] In this way, users can easily and quickly confirm whether the drying equipment 100 is currently in safe mode by observing the position of the locking switch 41.

[0080] It is understandable that since the drying equipment 100 enters the safety mode when the locking switch 41 is in the first position 42 and exits the safety mode when the locking switch 41 is in the second position 43, users can easily enter or exit the safety mode by operating the position of the locking switch 41. Furthermore, by observing the position of the locking switch 41 before use, users can quickly determine whether the drying equipment 100 is currently in the safety mode without needing to perform any additional operations.

[0081] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6In some embodiments, the drying device 100 includes a housing 44. A groove 45 is provided on the housing 44. A locking switch 41 is slidably mounted in the groove 45. A first position 42 and a second position 43 are located within the groove 45. The locking switch 41 is provided with an identification structure 46 indicating its current position.

[0082] This makes the current position of the locking switch 41 more conspicuous and easier to identify.

[0083] Specifically, in one embodiment, the locking switch 41 can be moved by sliding along the slide groove 45. When the locking switch 41 slides to the first position 42, the marking structure 46 on the locking switch 41 indicates that the locking switch 41 is currently in the first position 42. When the locking switch 41 slides to the second position 43, the marking structure 46 on the locking switch 41 indicates that the locking switch 41 is currently in the second position 43. That is to say, the position of the locking switch 41 can be determined by the marking structure 46 on the locking switch 41. In a more specific embodiment, an indicator light can be provided on the locking switch 41 to form the marking structure 46. When the locking switch 41 moves to the first position 42, the indicator light is red to indicate that the current mode is safe. When the locking switch 41 moves to the second position 43, the indicator light is off to indicate that the current mode is not safe and the device can be powered on and used normally.

[0084] In another embodiment, the movable space of the locking switch 41 may be limited to the first position 42 and the second position 43, and the relevant mechanical limiting structure ensures that the locking switch 41 only includes the first position 42 and the second position 43 when it is slid, so that the drying equipment 100 is in a safe mode or out of a safe mode. This is beneficial for the user to confirm the current position of the locking switch 41 and avoids the locking switch 41 being in other positions other than the first position 42 and the second position 43, so that the user does not have any doubts about whether the drying equipment 100 is currently in a safe mode.

[0085] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the marking structure 46 can be disposed on the slide groove 45. When the locking switch 41 slides to the corresponding position, the marking structure 46 at the position of the locking switch 41 can determine whether the current position of the locking switch 41 is the first position 42 or the second position 43. In other embodiments, the marking structure 46 can be disposed on both the locking switch 41 and the slide groove 45, or disposed on the housing 44 at a position adjacent to the slide groove 45. The specific principle is similar to or the same as that of the above embodiments, and will not be described in detail here.

[0086] In some embodiments, the identification structure 46 includes a color identifier located at a second position 43. The color identifier at the second position 43 is exposed when the locking switch 41 is in the first position 42.

[0087] Thus, the color coding can be used to confirm whether the locking switch 41 is in the first position 42.

[0088] Specifically, in one embodiment, when the locking switch 41 is moved to the first position 42, the color indicator in the second position 43 is exposed; when the locking switch 41 is moved to the second position 43, the color indicator in the second position 43 is covered and hidden by the locking switch 41. Thus, the first position 42 and the second position 43 of the locking switch 41 can be distinguished by observing whether an exposed color indicator exists, thereby facilitating the identification of the location of the locking switch 41. The color indicator can be displayed as a single color such as red, blue, green, or yellow, or as a combination of multiple colors. The selection should be based on the specific situation, or calibrated through actual testing.

[0089] In other embodiments, the identification structure 46 may include a graphic identifier, which is positioned at a second position 43. When the locking switch 41 is in the first position 42, the graphic identifier at the second position 43 is exposed. The graphic identifier can be displayed as geometric shapes, text, numbers, etc., or as a combination of different types of graphics. The selection should be based on the specific circumstances or calibrated through actual testing. Figure 6 In the embodiment shown, when the locking switch 41 is in the first position 42, the marking structure 46 is displayed in the groove 45 corresponding to the second position 43, thereby determining that the locking switch 41 is currently in the first position 42, wherein the marking structure 46 is a red color mark.

[0090] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the identification structure 46 may include a color identifier and a graphic identifier, which are set in the second position 43. When the locking switch 41 is in the first position 42, the color identifier and graphic identifier in the second position 43 are exposed. The color identifier and graphic identifier can be displayed as a simple combination of a color identifier and a graphic identifier in space, or as a graphic identifier with the color of the corresponding color identifier, or as a color identifier with the graphic of the corresponding graphic identifier. The specific principle is similar to or the same as the principle of the above embodiments, and will not be described in detail here.

[0091] Please refer to Figure 7In some embodiments, the drying apparatus 100 includes a power management unit 60 and a power switch 61. The power switch 61 is disposed between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20. The power management unit 60 generates a first enable signal and a second enable signal after the locking unit 40 is operated. The power switch 61 controls whether the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 are conductive according to the first and second enable signals, causing the drying apparatus 100 to enter or exit a safe mode. When the first and second enable signals control the conductivity between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20, the operating component 30 is activated to connect the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20, and the drying apparatus 100 exits the safe mode. When the first and second enable signals control the non-conductivity between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20, the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 are disconnected and non-conducting, the operating component 30 is not activated, and the drying apparatus 100 enters a safe mode.

[0092] Thus, by using two enable signals for judgment, the robustness of the drying equipment 100 in safe mode can be improved.

[0093] Specifically, in the illustrated embodiment, after the locking unit 40 is operated, the power management unit 60 generates a first enable signal and a second enable signal accordingly. The first and second enable signals are used to determine whether the drying equipment 100 has entered or exited the safe mode. In other words, for any operation of the locking unit 40, whether entering or exiting the safe mode, the power management unit 60 coupled to it will generate both the first and second enable signals. However, the first and second enable signals generated by the power management unit 60 have different voltage levels when entering and exiting the safe mode. Specifically, the drying equipment 100 can only exit the safe mode when the first enable signal is at its first voltage level and the second enable signal is at its second voltage level. This avoids the safety hazard caused by the drying equipment 100 unexpectedly exiting the safe mode due to hardware failure causing the first or second enable signal to generate incorrect voltage levels, thereby improving robustness.

[0094] In some implementations, the power switch 61 can be a MOSFET.

[0095] In some implementations, the drying equipment 100 remains in a safe mode when the first enable signal is in a third level state and / or the second enable signal is in a fourth level state. The first level state differs from the third level state, and the second level state differs from the fourth level state. It is easily understood that since the first enable signal includes both a first level state and a third level state, and the second enable signal includes both a second level state and a fourth level state, there are four possible combinations of the level states of the first and second enable signals. To reduce the probability of a malfunction causing the drying equipment 100 to unexpectedly exit the safe mode, the drying equipment 100 exits the safe mode, i.e., it can be powered on and used normally, only when the first enable signal is in a first level state and the second enable signal is in a second level state. In the other three level state combinations, the drying equipment 100 remains in the safe mode and cannot be powered on. In other words, even if the power management unit 60 or other related circuit structures malfunction, causing the output of the first enable signal and the second enable signal to become disordered, the drying equipment 100 has only a 25% probability of exiting the safe mode, and still has a 75% probability of remaining in the safe mode, thereby improving the safety and robustness of the drying equipment 100 itself.

[0096] Specifically, in one embodiment, the first level state is high, the second level state is low, the third level state is low, and the fourth level state is high. That is, the drying device 100 will only exit the safe mode when the first enable signal is high and the second enable signal is low, allowing the user to turn on the drying device 100 by correctly operating the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20. If the first enable signal is low, or the second enable signal is high, or both are high, it can be determined that one of the first or second enable signals may have been incorrectly generated. The drying device 100 remains in the safe mode, and the connection between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 remains disconnected to prevent the drying device 100 from being accidentally turned on.

[0097] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, a logic circuit structure is connected between the power management unit 60 and the power switch 61. The power management unit 60 transmits a first enable signal and a second enable signal to the logic circuit structure, so that the logic circuit structure can perform logical judgment on the first enable signal and the second enable signal to obtain an enable signal, and transmit the enable signal to the power switch 61. The power switch 61 controls whether the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 can be connected according to the enable signal.

[0098] The power switch 61 can determine whether to turn on or off the connection between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 based on the level of the enable signal. In one embodiment, the level of the enable signal is high when the level of the first enable signal is high and the level of the second enable signal is low, while in other cases the level of the enable signal is low, thereby controlling the drying equipment 100 to enter or exit the safe mode by the level of the enable signal.

[0099] In other embodiments, the first and second level states, the third and fourth level states can be determined according to specific circumstances. In one embodiment, the first level state is low, the second level state is high, the third level state is high, and the fourth level state is low. The drying equipment 100 can exit the safe mode only when the first enable signal level state is low and the second enable signal level state is high. The drying equipment 100 remains in the safe mode when the first enable signal level state is high, or the second enable signal level state is low, or the first enable signal level state is high and the second enable signal level state is low.

[0100] Please refer to Figure 8 In some embodiments, the drying apparatus 100 includes a discharge switch 62 for coupling the locking unit 40. Specifically, in the safe mode, the drying apparatus 100 can disconnect the circuit for the power supply 10 to discharge to the radiation source 20 via the discharge switch 62, thereby enabling the discharge switch 62 to control the power supply 10 to stop discharging. Furthermore, when the aforementioned operating component 30 is operated, it controls the conduction between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20; that is, the operating component 30, as an electrical element, also requires power. In the unsafe mode, even if the drying apparatus 100 is in a powered-off state, in order to respond to the operation of the operating component 30, the power supply 10 needs to be kept discharging to supply power to the operating component 30. In the safe mode, since the discharge switch 62 directly disconnects the discharge circuit of the power supply 10, that is, while controlling the disconnection of the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20, the operating component 30 is also disconnected from the power supply 10, thereby achieving the purpose of not responding to the operating component 30 in the safe mode.

[0101] This improves safety. In one embodiment, the discharge switch 62 can be a MOSFET.

[0102] Please refer to Figure 9In some embodiments, the power switch 61 includes a power supply switch 63 for coupling the locking unit 40. Specifically, in the safety mode, the power management unit 60 can control the power supply switch 63 to disconnect the circuit that supplies power from the power supply 10 to the radiation source 20, thereby stopping the power supply 10 from supplying power to the radiation source 20. Furthermore, when the aforementioned operating component 30 is operated, it controls the conduction between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20; that is, the operating component 30, as an electrical element, also requires power. In the non-safety mode, even if the drying equipment 100 is in the off state, in order to respond to the operation of the operating component 30, it is necessary to keep the power supply 10 discharging to supply power to the operating component 30. In the safety mode, since the power supply switch 63 directly disconnects the discharge circuit of the power supply 10, that is, while controlling the disconnection of the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20, the operating component 30 is also disconnected from the power supply 10, thereby achieving the purpose of not responding to the operating component 30 in the safety mode. In other embodiments, a discharge switch 62 and a power supply switch 63 can be set in the circuit at the same time, that is, the discharge end of the power supply 10 and the power consumption end of the radiation source 20 are disconnected at the same time, and the double protection ensures power outage and improves safety.

[0103] This improves safety. In one embodiment, the power supply switch 63 can be a MOSFET.

[0104] Please refer to Figure 10 In some embodiments, the drying device 100 includes an attitude detection unit 70 and a main control unit (not shown). The attitude detection unit 70 detects the attitude information and corresponding time of the drying device 100 and outputs an attitude signal. The main control unit receives the attitude signal and adjusts the power of the radiation source 20. That is, by determining the attitude information of the drying device 100 and the corresponding time, the power of the radiation source 20 can be adjusted accordingly, thereby improving the applicability of the drying device 100 and the user experience. The attitude of the drying device 100 can be a large-amplitude movement, a small-amplitude movement, or remaining stationary, etc. Different attitudes correspond to different attitude information. The specific implementation process is detailed below.

[0105] In some embodiments, the attitude detection unit 70 may include at least one of a position sensor, a distance sensor, a state sensor, and a vision sensor.

[0106] Specifically, in one embodiment, the attitude detection unit 70 includes a position sensor, such as an IMU, which can detect the inertia of the drying device 100. Based on the detected inertia, the attitude information of the drying device 100 can be determined. In another embodiment, the attitude detection unit 70 includes a distance sensor, such as an ultrasonic or infrared sensor, which can detect the distance between the drying device 100 and surrounding objects. When the distance between the drying device 100 and surrounding objects remains constant, it can be determined that the drying device 100 is in a stationary posture. When the distance between the drying device 100 and surrounding objects changes dynamically, the specific attitude information of the drying device 100 during movement can be determined based on the distance change value. In yet another embodiment, the attitude detection unit 70 includes a state sensor, such as an altimeter, barometer, or magnetometer, which can detect the current state of the drying device 100. When the current state of the drying device 100 remains constant, it can be determined that the drying device 100 is in a stationary posture. In another embodiment, the attitude detection unit 70 includes a vision sensor, such as a binocular or monocular sensor, which can acquire image information around the drying device 100. When the image information around the drying device 100 is detected to remain unchanged, it can be determined that the drying device 100 is in a stationary attitude.

[0107] Please refer to Figure 10 In some embodiments, when the attitude detection unit 70 detects that the attitude information of the drying equipment 100 meets the first range, it outputs a first attitude signal, and the main control unit 90 controls the radiation source 20 to operate at a first radiation power according to the first attitude signal.

[0108] This confirms that the drying equipment 100 is being operated normally by the user.

[0109] Specifically, when the attitude information of the drying equipment 100 meets the first range, it can be determined that the drying equipment 100 is in a relatively strong motion (e.g., shaking within a certain range). The attitude detection unit 70 will output a first attitude signal, and the main control unit 90 will control the radiation source 20 to operate at a first radiation power according to the first attitude signal, so that the drying equipment 100 can operate normally. The first range can correspond to the shaking amplitude of the relatively strong motion of the drying equipment 100. It is easy to understand that since the drying equipment 100 radiates energy to the external object through the radiation source 20, it heats and dries the object after a period of time. However, in a relatively violent motion, it is difficult for the drying equipment 100 to continuously align with the same part of the external object. In order to ensure its working efficiency, the radiation source 20 operates normally at a higher first radiation power in this state.

[0110] Please refer to Figure 10In some embodiments, the attitude detection unit 70 outputs a second attitude signal when the second range is met, and the second range is smaller than the first range. The main control unit 90 controls the radiation source 20 to operate alternately with a second radiation power and a third radiation power, or to switch to a fourth radiation power, according to the second attitude signal. The second radiation power is greater than the third radiation power, and both the fourth and third radiation powers are less than the first radiation power.

[0111] In this way, the power of the radiation source 20 can be dynamically adjusted according to the current operating state of the drying equipment 100.

[0112] Specifically, in some implementations, when the shaking of the drying equipment 100 is relatively gentle, it can be determined that the attitude detection unit 70 meets the second range. The attitude detection unit 70 then outputs a second attitude signal, causing the main control unit 90 to control the radiation source 20 to operate alternately at a second and third radiation power, or switch to a fourth radiation power, based on the second attitude signal. Both the third and fourth radiation powers are less than the first radiation power. This reduces the output power of the radiation source 20. The second range corresponds to the amplitude of movement of the drying equipment 100 when the shaking is relatively gentle. Compared to the motion state corresponding to the first range, the motion amplitude corresponding to the second range is more gentle. In this state, the drying equipment 100 may continuously operate at the same point on an external object for a longer period. If the first radiation power is maintained, the radiated energy may rapidly accumulate, causing the temperature of the external object to rise rapidly, leading to danger. Therefore, in this state, switching to alternating operation at the second and third radiation powers, or maintaining operation at the fourth radiation power, reduces the radiation intensity to the external object and improves the safety of the drying equipment 100 itself.

[0113] Please refer to Figure 10 In some embodiments, the attitude detection unit detects that the drying equipment 100 is in a stationary state, and outputs a third attitude signal when the corresponding time reaches a first threshold. The main control unit controls the radiation source to operate alternately with a second radiation power and a third radiation power based on the third attitude signal, wherein the second radiation power is greater than the third radiation power and the third radiation power is less than the first radiation power.

[0114] This avoids the potential dangers of the drying equipment 100 continuing to operate after being removed from user control.

[0115] Specifically, in some implementations, when the drying equipment 100 is stationary, the duration of stationary operation can be detected by the attitude detection unit 70. When the duration reaches a first threshold, the attitude detection unit 70 outputs a third attitude signal, causing the main control unit 90 to control the radiation source 20 to alternately operate at a second radiation power and a third radiation power lower than the first radiation power, thereby reducing the output power of the radiation source 20 and preventing objects with low ignition points around it from being heated and ignited. In other implementations, upon responding to the third attitude signal, the main control unit 90 controls the radiation source 20 to alternately operate at the second and third radiation powers for a certain period of time, and then switches to a fourth radiation power. The fourth radiation power can be a lower power, used only to indicate that the drying equipment 100 is still operating; the fourth radiation power can also be zero, that is, the radiation source 20 is temporarily turned off. In a more specific embodiment, after temporarily shutting down the radiation source 20, the main control unit 90 controls the drying device 100 to enter standby mode. In this mode, although the radiation source 20 is not working, the drying device 100 is not in a shutdown state. After the attitude signal changes (for example, the user picks up the drying device 100 after putting it down), it can immediately respond to the corresponding attitude signal and control the radiation source 20 to switch to the corresponding output power.

[0116] Furthermore, the second radiation power of radiation source 20 under the second attitude signal and the second radiation power of radiation source 20 under the third attitude signal can be the same or different. The third radiation power of radiation source 20 under the second attitude signal and the third radiation power of radiation source 20 under the third attitude signal can also be the same or different.

[0117] Please refer to Figure 10 In some embodiments, the attitude detection unit 70 detects that the drying device 100 is in a stationary state, and when the corresponding time exceeds a first threshold and reaches a second threshold, it outputs a fourth attitude signal. The main control unit 90 shuts down the radiation source 20 based on the fourth attitude signal.

[0118] This avoids the potential dangers caused by the drying equipment 100 being away from user control for too long.

[0119] Specifically, in some of these embodiments, when the drying equipment 100 is stationary, the duration of the stationary state can be detected by the attitude detection unit 70. When the duration reaches a second threshold greater than the first threshold, the attitude detection unit 70 will output a fourth attitude signal, so that the main control unit 90 will shut down the radiation source 20 according to the fourth attitude signal to prevent surrounding objects with low ignition points from being heated and ignited.

[0120] In addition, the first radiation power, second radiation power, third radiation power, and fourth radiation power of radiation source 20 can be specific power values ​​of radiation source 20, or they can be power ranges during operation of radiation source 20. Each power range can overlap or not overlap.

[0121] The attitude switching process of the aforementioned drying equipment 100 can be illustrated through the following specific application scenarios:

[0122] When a user picks up and uses the drying device 100, and their movements are large, i.e., drying a large area of ​​an external object (e.g., drying wet hair), the user will continuously move the drying device 100. In this case, the radiation source 20 operates at a higher first radiation power. When the user's movements are smaller, i.e., drying a smaller area of ​​an external object (e.g., drying only a specific part of the hair), to avoid the danger caused by a rapid increase in temperature, the output power of the radiation source switches from the first radiation power to alternating between the second and third radiation powers, i.e., a breathing mode. When the user's use is interrupted and the drying device 100 is casually placed on a table or charging dock, the drying device 100 is in a stationary position. After operating in the breathing mode (alternating between the second and third radiation powers) for a period of time, the radiation source 20 enters a standby mode (the output power of the radiation source 20 is zero, but the drying device 100 is not disconnected from the power supply) to prevent the placed drying device 100 from igniting low-ignition-point items such as towels. In standby mode, if the user picks up the drying device 100 again, the drying device 100 will switch the radiation source 20 to the corresponding output power based on the user's action. If the standby mode time exceeds a preset value (i.e., the aforementioned second threshold) and the user still does not use the drying device 100 again, it can be determined that the user has stopped using the drying device 100. To avoid energy consumption, the drying device 100 will enter a shutdown state. From the above process, it can be seen that the drying device 100 can switch its working state according to the user's operation, providing a more intelligent operating experience and possessing high safety.

[0123] Please refer to Figure 11 In some embodiments, the drying device 100 includes a motor 80 for generating airflow. The main control unit 90 receives attitude signals and adjusts the power of the motor 80.

[0124] This improves the heat dissipation effect on surrounding objects, thus preventing the energy radiated by radiation source 20 from accumulating on external objects and causing heat generation.

[0125] Specifically, the power of the motor 80 can be adjusted according to different attitude signals received by the main control unit 90. In one embodiment, the attitude signal is a first attitude signal, and the power of the motor 80 is a first air outlet power. In another embodiment, the attitude signal is a second attitude signal, and the power of the motor 80 is a second air outlet power greater than the first air outlet power. That is, the output power of the fan 80 is increased when the movement is relatively gentle to increase the airflow to external objects and prevent rapid heating caused by heat accumulation. In yet another embodiment, the attitude signal is a third attitude signal, and the power of the motor 80 is a third air outlet power greater than the second air outlet power. That is, the output power of the motor 80 is further increased when the device is stationary to prevent the drying device 100, which is left unattended, from continuously running and igniting external objects. In yet another embodiment, the attitude signal is a fourth attitude signal, and the power of the motor 80 is zero, entering a standby or off state.

[0126] In addition, in some embodiments, the power of the motor 80 and the power of the radiation source 20 can be matched. In one embodiment, when the attitude signal is a first attitude signal, the radiation source 20 operates at a first radiation power and the motor 80 operates at a first exhaust power; when the attitude signal is a second attitude signal, the radiation source 20 operates at a fourth radiation power and the motor 80 operates at a second exhaust power; when the attitude signal is a third attitude signal, the radiation source 20 operates alternately at the second and third radiation powers and the motor 80 operates at a third exhaust power.

[0127] Please refer to Figure 12 In some embodiments, the drying equipment 100 includes a motor 80 and a main control unit 90. The motor 80 is used to generate airflow. The main control unit 90 samples the current of the radiation source 20 and the motor 80. When the current of the radiation source 20 exceeds a preset first current range, and / or the current of the motor 20 exceeds a preset second current range, the main control unit 90 controls the drying equipment 100 to enter a shutdown state.

[0128] Thus, it is possible to determine whether the radiation source 20 is malfunctioning after the drying equipment 100 is turned on by detecting the current of the radiation source 20, and it is possible to determine whether the motor 80 is malfunctioning after the drying equipment 100 is turned on by detecting the current of the motor 80.

[0129] Specifically, when motor 80 stalls or is damaged, its current will become abnormal. Therefore, by sampling the current of motor 80, it can be determined whether motor 80 is malfunctioning. The main control unit 90 then controls the drying equipment 100 to shut down when motor 80 malfunctions. In one embodiment, the first current range corresponds to the current of radiation source 20 when drying equipment 100 is turned on. In another embodiment, the second current range corresponds to the current of motor 80 when drying equipment 100 is turned on.

[0130] Please refer to Figure 13 In some embodiments, the drying equipment 100 includes an air outlet duct 81, a temperature sensor 82, a motor 80 for generating airflow, and a main control unit 90. The temperature sensor 82 is disposed within the air outlet duct 81. The motor 80 generates airflow within the air outlet duct 81. The motor 80 is electrically connected to a power supply 10. The main control unit 90 controls the drying equipment 100 to enter a shutdown state when the temperature sensor 82 detects a temperature value exceeding a preset temperature range. The preset range of the temperature sensor 82 can be the temperature range during normal operation of the motor 80, determined beforehand through experiments.

[0131] This improves the safety of the drying equipment 100.

[0132] Specifically, in one embodiment, after the drying equipment 100 is turned on, if the drying equipment 100 is in normal operation, the motor 80 will eventually generate a stable airflow in the air outlet duct 81. The temperature measuring element 82 is simultaneously radiated by the radiation source 20 and is in the airflow. It is affected by the dynamic effects of radiation heating and heat dissipation. The temperature value detected by the temperature measuring element 82 will eventually stabilize after rising to the preset temperature range. However, if the air outlet duct 81 is abnormal (such as blockage of the air outlet or air inlet, or electrical fault causing the motor 80 speed to decrease), the current heat dissipation rate in the air outlet duct 81 cannot be maintained, thereby disrupting the temperature steady state in the air outlet duct 81 and causing it to start to heat up.

[0133] In the above situation, by detecting the temperature value inside the air duct 81, when the temperature measuring element 82 detects that the temperature value exceeds the preset temperature range, it can be determined that the air duct 81 has experienced the above-mentioned abnormality. Then, the main control unit 90 controls the drying equipment 100 to disconnect the connection between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20, and the drying equipment 100 enters the shutdown state to prevent the radiation source 20 from continuing to radiate heat.

[0134] Please refer to Figure 14In some embodiments, the drying device 100 includes a heating element 84 disposed within an air outlet duct 81. The heating element 84 and a temperature measuring element 82 are arranged adjacent to each other at a preset distance. The heating element 84 generates heat after the drying device 100 is turned on. When the temperature measuring element 82 detects that the temperature within the preset distance range exceeds the preset temperature range, the drying device 100 is turned off. Due to the limited space within the air outlet duct 81, the volume of the temperature measuring element 82 is limited, thus it can only receive a small amount of radiation from the radiation source 20, resulting in a small temperature change and potentially affecting the measurement accuracy. With the heating element 84 installed, the temperature actually measured by the temperature measuring element 82 includes not only the radiative heating but also the heat emitted by the heating element 84, resulting in a larger temperature change and providing sufficient measurement accuracy. It is readily understood that in this embodiment, the preset temperature range needs to be calibrated with the heating element 84 disposed within the preset distance range.

[0135] This improves the accuracy of temperature measurement by the temperature measuring element 82 in detecting the temperature inside the air outlet duct 81.

[0136] Specifically, in some embodiments, the heating element 84 is connected to the power supply 10. After the drying equipment 100 is turned on, the temperature of the heating element 84 increases due to the heat generated by the power supply, and remains within a preset temperature range when the drying equipment 100 is operating normally. When an abnormality occurs in the air outlet duct 81, the temperature of the heating element 84 will begin to increase and exceed the preset temperature range. Since the temperature rise of the heating element 84 is more significant relative to the airflow in the air outlet duct 81, the temperature measuring element 82 can clearly detect the temperature rise of the heating element 84, thereby achieving a rapid temperature measurement effect. In one embodiment, the heating element 84 can be a thermistor.

[0137] Please refer to Figure 15 In some embodiments, the drying apparatus 100 includes a main control unit 90. When the main control unit 90 disconnects the power supply 10 from the radiation source 20, the main control unit 90 outputs a first logic control signal and a second logic control signal. When the first logic control signal is at a fifth level and the second logic control signal is at a sixth level, the connection between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 is disconnected.

[0138] This improves the system robustness of the drying equipment 100.

[0139] Specifically, in the illustrated embodiment, when the main control unit 90 needs to disconnect the power supply 10 from the radiation source 20, it generates a first logic control signal and a second logic control signal accordingly. By confirming the level states of the first and second logic control signals, it can be confirmed that the connection between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 is disconnected by the main control unit 90 only when the first logic control signal is at the fifth level state and the second logic control signal is at the sixth level state. This avoids the problem of system stability caused by the main control unit 90 being unable to disconnect the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 due to actual hardware failure, thus preventing the generation of at least one of the first and second logic control signals at the wrong level state. This improves robustness.

[0140] Please refer to Figure 16 In some embodiments, the drying apparatus 100 includes a power management unit 60. When the power management unit 60 disconnects the power supply 10 from the radiation source 20, it outputs a third logic control signal and a fourth logic control signal. When the third logic control signal is at a seventh level and the fourth logic control signal is at an eighth level, the connection between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 is disconnected.

[0141] This improves the system robustness of the drying equipment 100.

[0142] Specifically, in the illustrated embodiment, when the power management unit 60 needs to disconnect the power supply 10 from the radiation source 20, it generates a third logic control signal and a fourth logic control signal accordingly. By confirming the level states of the third and fourth logic control signals, it can only be confirmed that the power management unit 60 is disconnecting the power supply 10 from the radiation source 20 when the third logic control signal is at the seventh level and the fourth logic control signal is at the eighth level. This avoids the problem of system stability caused by the power management unit 60 failing to disconnect the power supply 10 from the radiation source 20 due to actual hardware failure, thus preventing the generation of at least one of the third and fourth logic control signals at the wrong level. This improves robustness.

[0143] In addition, based on the above, in other implementation methods, please refer to... Figure 17In some embodiments, the drying equipment 100 includes a main control unit 90 and a power management unit 60. When the main control unit 90 disconnects the power supply 10 from the radiation source 20, the main control unit 90 outputs a first logic control signal and a second logic control signal. When the first logic control signal is at a fifth level and the second logic control signal is at a sixth level, the connection between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 is disconnected. When the power management unit 60 disconnects the power supply 10 from the radiation source 20, the power management unit 60 outputs a third logic control signal and a fourth logic control signal. When the third logic control signal is at a seventh level and the fourth logic control signal is at an eighth level, the connection between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 is disconnected. That is, the connection between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 can be disconnected either through the main control unit 90 or the power management unit 60, so that if one of the main control unit 90 and the power management unit 60 fails, the connection between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 can be disconnected through the other of the main control unit 90 and the power management unit 60. This improves the system robustness of the drying equipment 100.

[0144] In some implementations, the drying equipment 100 remains in a safe mode when the first logic control signal is not at the fifth level or the second logic control signal is not at the sixth level. It is easy to understand that the first logic control signal can be at the fifth level or not, and the second logic control signal can be at the sixth level or not; there are four possible combinations of the first and second logic control signals' levels. To reduce the probability of a fault causing the drying equipment 100 to unexpectedly exit the safe mode, the drying equipment 100 exits the safe mode only when the first logic control signal is at the fifth level and the second logic control signal is at the sixth level, meaning it can be powered on normally. In the other three level combinations, the drying equipment 100 remains in the safe mode and cannot be powered on. In other words, even if the power management unit 60 or other related circuitry malfunctions, causing the output of the first and second logic control signals to become disordered, the drying equipment 100 has only a 25% probability of exiting the safe mode and a 75% probability of remaining in the safe mode, thereby improving the safety and robustness of the drying equipment 100 itself.

[0145] Furthermore, in some of these implementations, please refer to... Figure 18When the drying equipment 100 may also include a power switch 61, one of the third logic control signal and the fourth logic control signal may be a first enable signal, and the other of the third logic control signal and the fourth logic control signal may be a second enable signal. The seventh level state may be the first level state, and the eighth level state may be the second level state. This allows the power management unit 60 to output the first logic control signal and the second logic control signal to cause the power switch 61 to disconnect the power supply 10 from the radiation source 20.

[0146] In some implementations, the drying equipment 100 remains in a safe mode when the third logic control signal is not at the seventh level or the fourth logic control signal is not at the eighth level. It is easy to understand that the third logic control signal can be at the seventh level or not, and the fourth logic control signal can be at the eighth level or not; there are four possible combinations of the third and fourth logic control signals' levels. To reduce the probability of a fault causing the drying equipment 100 to unexpectedly exit the safe mode, the drying equipment 100 exits the safe mode only when the third logic control signal is at the seventh level and the fourth logic control signal is at the eighth level, meaning it can be powered on normally. In the other three level combinations, the drying equipment 100 remains in the safe mode and cannot be powered on. In other words, even if the power management unit 60 or other related circuitry malfunctions, causing the output of the third and fourth logic control signals to become disordered, the drying equipment 100 has only a 25% probability of exiting the safe mode and a 75% probability of remaining in the safe mode, thereby improving the safety and robustness of the drying equipment 100 itself.

[0147] Furthermore, when the main control unit 90 disconnects the connection between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20, the main control unit 90 can disconnect the connection between the power switch 61 and the radiation source 20, thereby causing the radiation source 20 to disconnect from the power supply 10. In other words, the power management unit 60 can disconnect the power supply from the power supply 10 to the radiation source 20, and the main control unit 90 can disconnect the connection between the power consumption side and the power supply 10.

[0148] For ease of understanding, the following embodiments are described with the drying equipment 100 including a power switch 61.

[0149] Please refer to Figure 19 In some embodiments, the power supply 10 is connected to the radiation source 20 via a power chip 91, and the power chip 91 can be disconnected to disconnect the power supply 10 from the radiation source 20.

[0150] In this way, the power supply side can be directly disconnected.

[0151] Specifically, in one embodiment, the power chip 91 is connected to the radiation source 20, so that the power supply 10 is connected to the radiation source 20 through the power chip 91. When the connection between the radiation source 20 and the power supply 10 is disconnected by the main control unit 90, the main control unit 90 can control the power chip 91 to disconnect the connection between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 when the first logic control signal output is at the fifth level and the second logic control signal output is at the sixth level, thereby realizing the disconnection between the power consumption side and the power supply 10.

[0152] Please refer to Figure 20 In some embodiments, the drying apparatus 100 further includes a timing unit 92. The timing unit 92 performs a timing operation on at least one of the power management unit 60 and the main control unit 90 for a reset duration. When a feedback operation performed by at least one of the power management unit 60 and the main control unit 90 is received within the reset duration, the timing unit 92 is used to reset the timing operation.

[0153] In this way, it can be determined in a timely manner whether at least one of the power management unit 60 and the main control unit 90 is currently malfunctioning.

[0154] Specifically, in one embodiment, when the power management unit 60 is in normal working condition, a feedback operation is performed before the timing duration obtained by the timing unit 92 through the timing operation is greater than or equal to the reset duration. This allows the timing unit 92 to reset the timing operation and restart timing when it confirms the feedback operation performed by the power management unit 60. In this way, if the timing duration of the timing unit 92 is greater than or equal to the reset duration and it still has not received the feedback operation performed by the power management unit 60, it can be determined that the power management unit 60 is in an abnormal state.

[0155] In another embodiment, when the main control unit 90 is in normal working condition, a feedback operation is performed before the timing duration obtained by the timing unit 92 through the timing operation is greater than or equal to the reset duration. This allows the timing unit 92 to reset the timing operation and restart timing when it confirms the feedback operation performed by the main control unit 90. In this way, if the timing duration of the timing unit 92 is greater than or equal to the reset duration and it still has not received the feedback operation performed by the main control unit 90, it can be determined that the main control unit 90 is in an abnormal state.

[0156] In another embodiment, the timing unit 92 can obtain a first timing duration and a second timing duration through timing operations. When the power management unit 60 and the main control unit 90 are in normal working condition, the power management unit 60 performs a feedback operation before the first timing duration is greater than or equal to the reset duration, and the main control unit 90 performs a feedback operation before the second timing duration is greater than or equal to the reset duration. This causes the timing unit 92 to reset the timing operation for the first timing duration upon confirming the feedback operation performed by the power management unit 60, and also causes the timing unit 92 to reset the timing operation for the second timing duration upon confirming the feedback operation performed by the main control unit 90, thus restarting the timing operation for the second timing duration. If the first timing duration is greater than or equal to the reset duration, it can be determined that the power management unit 60 failed to perform the feedback operation in a timely manner, thereby determining that the power management unit 60 is abnormal. If the second timing duration is greater than or equal to the reset duration, it can be determined that the main control unit 90 failed to perform the feedback operation in a timely manner, thereby determining that the main control unit 90 is abnormal.

[0157] Please refer to Figure 20 In some embodiments, during the timing operation, when the timing duration reaches the reset duration and the power management unit 60 and / or the main control unit 90 has not performed a feedback operation, the timing unit 92 is used to perform a reset operation on the power management unit 60 and / or the main control unit 90. After completing the reset operation, the power management unit 60 and / or the main control unit 90 is used to disconnect the power supply 10 from the radiation source 20.

[0158] This avoids the risk of the power management unit 60 and / or main control unit 90 continuing to operate while in an abnormal state.

[0159] It is understandable that if the power management unit 60 does not perform a feedback operation when the timer reaches the reset time, it can be determined that the power management unit 60 is in an abnormal state. If the power management unit 60 is allowed to continue to work, it may easily lead to hidden dangers (such as incorrect processing of the received signal, thus failing to disconnect the power supply 10 from the radiation source 20). The same risk applies to the main control unit 90.

[0160] In one embodiment, when the power management unit 60 does not perform a feedback operation, a reset operation can be performed on the power management unit 60 via the timing unit 92, thereby resetting the power management unit 60. After the reset is completed, the power management unit 60 will disconnect the connection between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20, returning to the shutdown state, thus preventing the power management unit 60 from malfunctioning again and causing the drying equipment 100 to be in an uncontrollable state.

[0161] In another embodiment, when the main control unit 90 does not perform a feedback operation, a reset operation can be performed on the main control unit 90 through the timing unit 92, thereby resetting the main control unit 90. After completing the reset, the main control unit 90 will disconnect the connection between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20, returning to the shutdown state, to prevent the main control unit 90 from malfunctioning again and causing the drying equipment 100 to be in an uncontrollable state.

[0162] In addition, when it is confirmed that neither the power management unit 60 nor the main control unit 90 has performed a feedback operation, the timing unit 92 can be used to perform a reset operation on the power management unit 60 and the main control unit 90, so that both the power management unit 60 and the main control unit 90 are reset. After the timing unit 92 completes the reset operation, the connection between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 is disconnected through the power management unit 60 and the main control unit 90.

[0163] Please refer to Figure 21 This application provides a drying device 100, including a power supply 10, a radiation source 20, an operating component 30, an attitude detection unit 70, and a main control unit 90. The radiation source 20 is electrically connected to the power supply 10. After being operated, the operating component 30 controls the power supply 10 to conduct through the radiation source 20. The attitude detection unit 70 is used to detect the attitude information and corresponding time of the drying device 100, and outputs an attitude signal. The main control unit 90 is used to receive the attitude signal and adjust the power of the radiation source 20.

[0164] The power of the radiation source 20 can be adjusted according to the different current postures of the drying equipment 100 to avoid the drying equipment 100 from continuing to operate due to accidental touch, failure to turn off, or short circuit, thereby preventing flammable objects around the drying equipment 100 from being heated and ignited by the radiation source 20.

[0165] Specifically, in Figure 21 In the embodiment shown, the attitude detection unit 70 detects the attitude information and corresponding time of the drying device 100 and outputs an attitude signal, so that the main control unit 90 adjusts the power of the radiation source 20 according to the received attitude signal. This allows the drying device 100 to adjust the output power of the radiation source 20 according to the current attitude, thus preventing the radiation source 20 from continuously heating the surrounding objects and causing spontaneous combustion.

[0166] In some embodiments, the radiation source 20 can radiate visible light, infrared light of a preset frequency band, or a combination of visible and infrared light. In some embodiments, the radiation source 20 transfers energy (such as heat) outward through the radiated light, thereby causing surrounding target objects (such as hair, body parts, fibers, etc.) to receive the radiated energy and heat up, achieving a drying effect. In one embodiment, the drying device 100 can be a hair dryer, where the radiated energy and airflow work together to accelerate the drying efficiency of the target object.

[0167] It can be understood that, for the drying equipment 100, the connection between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 can be controlled by operating the operating component 30, thereby enabling the power supply 10 to supply power to the radiation source 20. In other words, the actual function of the operating component 30 can be understood as a switch on a general electrical device, allowing the drying equipment 100 to switch between being turned off and being turned on for normal use after operation.

[0168] In practical use, common electrical appliances, especially those with rechargeable batteries and easy to carry, often experience malfunctions such as accidental activation. In this embodiment, the drying device 100 uses a radiation source 20 to radiate energy. When the drying device 100 is in motion, the radiation source 20 continues to operate. When the drying device 100 is stationary, the radiation source 20 continues to radiate energy. If the drying device 100 is placed near objects, these objects may accumulate the radiated energy and heat up. For some low-ignition-point objects, this can easily lead to spontaneous combustion and further cause a fire. In other embodiments, accidental activation of the drying device 100 by minors (such as children) or animals poses a safety hazard.

[0169] Therefore, for the drying equipment 100 of this application, by determining the current attitude of the drying equipment 100, the output power of the radiation source 20 is adjusted accordingly, and the connection between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 is disconnected when it is confirmed that the user has not yet noticed that the drying equipment 100 is in the on state, thereby avoiding the occurrence of disasters and improving the safety of the drying equipment 100 itself.

[0170] In other embodiments, the power source 10 may be a battery installed on the drying equipment 100, or a power supply facility that requires a wired connection, with the drying equipment 100 connected to the power supply facility via a pre-set power cord.

[0171] In some embodiments, the attitude detection unit 70 may include at least one of a position sensor, a distance sensor, a state sensor, and a vision sensor.

[0172] Specifically, in one embodiment, the attitude detection unit 70 includes a position sensor, such as an IMU, which can detect the inertia of the drying device 100. Based on the detected inertia, the attitude information of the drying device 100 can be determined. In another embodiment, the attitude detection unit 70 includes a distance sensor, such as an ultrasonic or infrared sensor, which can detect the distance between the drying device 100 and surrounding objects. When the distance between the drying device 100 and surrounding objects remains constant, it can be determined that the drying device 100 is in a stationary posture. When the distance between the drying device 100 and surrounding objects changes dynamically, the specific attitude information of the drying device 100 during movement can be determined based on the distance change value. In yet another embodiment, the attitude detection unit 70 includes a state sensor, such as an altimeter, barometer, or magnetometer, which can detect the current state of the drying device 100. When the current state of the drying device 100 remains constant, it can be determined that the drying device 100 is in a stationary posture. In another embodiment, the attitude detection unit 70 includes a vision sensor, such as a binocular or monocular sensor, which can acquire image information around the drying device 100. When the image information around the drying device 100 is detected to remain unchanged, it can be determined that the drying device 100 is in a stationary attitude.

[0173] Please refer to Figure 21 In some embodiments, when the attitude detection unit 70 detects that the attitude information of the drying equipment 100 meets the first range, it outputs a first attitude signal, and the main control unit 90 controls the radiation source 20 to operate at a first radiation power according to the first attitude signal.

[0174] Therefore, it can be determined that the drying equipment 100 is operating normally.

[0175] Specifically, when the attitude information of the drying equipment 100 meets the first range, it can be determined that the drying equipment 100 is in a relatively strong motion (e.g., shaking within a certain range). The attitude detection unit 70 will output a first attitude signal, and the main control unit 90 will control the radiation source 20 to operate at a first radiation power according to the first attitude signal, so that the drying equipment 100 can operate normally. The first range can correspond to the shaking amplitude of the relatively strong motion of the drying equipment 100. It is easy to understand that since the drying equipment 100 radiates energy to the external object through the radiation source 20, it heats and dries the object after a period of time. However, in a relatively violent motion, it is difficult for the drying equipment 100 to continuously align with the same part of the external object. In order to ensure its working efficiency, the radiation source 20 operates normally at a higher first radiation power in this state.

[0176] Please refer to Figure 21In some embodiments, the attitude detection unit 70 outputs a second attitude signal when the second range is met, and the second range is smaller than the first range. The main control unit 90 controls the radiation source 20 to operate alternately with a second radiation power and a third radiation power, or to switch to a fourth radiation power, according to the second attitude signal. The second radiation power is greater than the third radiation power, and both the fourth and third radiation powers are less than the first radiation power.

[0177] In this way, the power of the radiation source 20 can be dynamically adjusted according to the current operating state of the drying equipment 100.

[0178] Specifically, in some implementations, when the shaking of the drying equipment 100 is relatively gentle, it can be determined that the attitude detection unit 70 meets the second range. The attitude detection unit 70 then outputs a second attitude signal, causing the main control unit 90 to control the radiation source 20 to operate alternately at a second and third radiation power, or switch to a fourth radiation power, based on the second attitude signal. Both the third and fourth radiation powers are less than the first radiation power. This reduces the output power of the radiation source 20. The second range corresponds to the amplitude of movement of the drying equipment 100 when the shaking is relatively gentle. Compared to the motion state corresponding to the first range, the motion amplitude corresponding to the second range is more gentle. In this state, the drying equipment 100 may continuously operate at the same point on an external object for a longer period. If the first radiation power is maintained, the radiated energy may rapidly accumulate, causing the temperature of the external object to rise rapidly, leading to danger. Therefore, in this state, switching to alternating operation at the second and third radiation powers, or maintaining operation at the fourth radiation power, reduces the radiation intensity to the external object and improves the safety of the drying equipment 100 itself.

[0179] Please refer to Figure 21 In some embodiments, the attitude detection unit 70 detects that the drying equipment 100 is in a stationary state, and outputs a third attitude signal when the corresponding time reaches a first threshold. The main control unit 90 controls the radiation source 20 to operate alternately with a second radiation power and a third radiation power according to the third attitude signal, wherein the second radiation power is greater than the third radiation power and the third radiation power is less than the first radiation power.

[0180] This avoids the problem of the drying equipment 100 running continuously without supervision.

[0181] Specifically, in some implementations, when the drying equipment 100 is stationary, the duration of stationary operation can be detected by the attitude detection unit 70. When the duration reaches a first threshold, the attitude detection unit 70 outputs a third attitude signal, causing the main control unit 90 to control the radiation source 20 to alternately operate at a second radiation power and a third radiation power lower than the first radiation power, thereby reducing the output power of the radiation source 20 and preventing objects with low ignition points around it from being heated and ignited. In other implementations, upon responding to the third attitude signal, the main control unit 90 controls the radiation source 20 to alternately operate at the second and third radiation powers for a certain period of time, and then switches to a fourth radiation power. The fourth radiation power can be a lower power, used only to indicate that the drying equipment 100 is still operating; the fourth radiation power can also be zero, that is, the radiation source 20 is temporarily turned off. In a more specific embodiment, after temporarily shutting down the radiation source 20, the main control unit 90 controls the drying device 100 to enter standby mode. In this mode, although the radiation source 20 is not working, the drying device 100 is not in a shutdown state. After the attitude signal changes (for example, the user picks up the drying device 100 after putting it down), it can immediately respond to the corresponding attitude signal and control the radiation source 20 to switch to the corresponding output power.

[0182] Furthermore, the second radiation power of radiation source 20 under the second attitude signal and the second radiation power of radiation source 20 under the third attitude signal can be the same or different. The third radiation power of radiation source 20 under the second attitude signal and the third radiation power of radiation source 20 under the third attitude signal can also be the same or different.

[0183] Please refer to Figure 21 In some embodiments, the attitude detection unit 70 detects that the drying device 100 is in a stationary state, and when the corresponding time exceeds a first threshold and reaches a second threshold, it outputs a fourth attitude signal. The main control unit 90 shuts down the radiation source 20 based on the fourth attitude signal.

[0184] This avoids the potential dangers caused by the drying equipment 100 being away from user control for too long.

[0185] Specifically, in some of these embodiments, when the drying equipment 100 is stationary, the duration of the stationary state can be detected by the attitude detection unit 70. When the duration reaches a second threshold greater than the first threshold, the attitude detection unit 70 will output a fourth attitude signal, so that the main control unit 90 will shut down the radiation source 20 according to the fourth attitude signal to prevent surrounding objects with low ignition points from being heated and ignited.

[0186] In addition, the first radiation power, second radiation power, third radiation power, and fourth radiation power of radiation source 20 can be specific power values ​​of radiation source 20, or they can be power ranges during operation of radiation source 20. Each power range can overlap or not overlap.

[0187] The attitude switching process of the aforementioned drying equipment 100 can be illustrated through the following specific application scenarios:

[0188] When a user picks up and uses the drying device 100, and their movements are large, i.e., drying a large area of ​​an external object (e.g., drying wet hair), the user will continuously move the drying device 100. In this case, the radiation source 20 operates at a higher first radiation power. When the user's movements are smaller, i.e., drying a smaller area of ​​an external object (e.g., drying only a specific part of the hair), to avoid the danger caused by a rapid increase in temperature, the output power of the radiation source switches from the first radiation power to alternating between the second and third radiation powers, i.e., a breathing mode. When the user's use is interrupted and the drying device 100 is casually placed on a table or charging dock, the drying device 100 is in a stationary position. After operating in the breathing mode (alternating between the second and third radiation powers) for a period of time, the radiation source 20 enters a standby mode (the output power of the radiation source 20 is zero, but the drying device 100 is not disconnected from the power supply) to prevent the placed drying device 100 from igniting low-ignition-point items such as towels. In standby mode, if the user picks up the drying device 100 again, the drying device 100 will switch the radiation source 20 to the corresponding output power based on the user's action. If the standby mode time exceeds a preset value (i.e., the aforementioned second threshold) and the user still does not use the drying device 100 again, it can be determined that the user has stopped using the drying device 100. To avoid energy consumption, the drying device 100 will enter a shutdown state. From the above process, it can be seen that the drying device 100 can switch its working state according to the user's operation, providing a more intelligent operating experience and possessing high safety.

[0189] Please refer to Figure 22In some embodiments, the drying device 100 includes a motor 80 for generating airflow. A main control unit 90 receives attitude signals and adjusts the power of the motor 80. Specifically, the power of the motor 80 can be adjusted according to different attitude signals received by the main control unit 90. In one embodiment, the attitude signal is a first attitude signal, and the power of the motor 80 is a first airflow power. In another embodiment, the attitude signal is a second attitude signal, and the power of the motor 80 is a second airflow power greater than the first airflow power. In yet another embodiment, the attitude signal is a third attitude signal, and the power of the motor 80 is a third airflow power greater than the second airflow power. In still another embodiment, the attitude signal is a fourth attitude signal, and the power of the motor 80 is zero. This improves the heat dissipation effect on surrounding objects.

[0190] In addition, in some embodiments, the power of the motor 80 and the power of the radiation source 20 can be matched. In one embodiment, when the attitude signal is a first attitude signal, the radiation source 20 operates at a first radiation power and the motor 80 operates at a first exhaust power; when the attitude signal is a second attitude signal, the radiation source 20 operates at a fourth radiation power and the motor 80 operates at a second exhaust power; when the attitude signal is a third attitude signal, the radiation source 20 operates alternately at the second and third radiation powers and the motor 80 operates at a third exhaust power.

[0191] Additionally, please refer to Figure 23 ,exist Figure 23 In the illustrated embodiment, the power management unit 60 can output a first enable signal and a second enable signal to the logic gate circuit through two GPIO (General-purpose input / output) ports. When the first enable signal is at a first level and the second enable signal is at a second level, a control signal is sent to the discharge switch 62, so that the discharge switch 62 controls whether the power switch 61 can conduct the path between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20, and controls whether the discharge switch 62 can conduct the path between the power supply 10 and the motor 80, according to the control signal.

[0192] When power switch 61 connects power supply 10 to radiation source 20 and motor 80, power switch 61 provides battery power to radiation source 20 and motor 80. When the main control unit 90 controls the power chip 91 connected to radiation source 20 and power chip 91 connected to motor 80 to conduct, radiation source 20 and motor 80 can be electrically connected to power supply 10 respectively, thereby enabling power supply 10 to supply power to radiation source 20 and motor 80.

[0193] When the power supply 10 supplies power to the motor 80, the main control unit 90 can generate a drive signal, which enables the main control unit 90 to connect the power supply 10 and the motor 80 through the power supply switch 63, so that the main control unit 90 can control the motor 80 to start and stop.

[0194] Based on the above, the main control unit 90 can sample the current of the radiation source 20 and the current of the motor 80 respectively. When the current of the radiation source 20 is abnormal, the main control unit 90 will disconnect the path between the radiation source 20 and the power supply 10, as well as the path between the motor 80 and the power supply 10.

[0195] Please combine Figure 14 Specifically, by installing a temperature measuring element 82 inside the air outlet duct 81 of the drying equipment 100, the temperature inside the air outlet duct 81 can be detected, thereby determining the airflow situation inside the air outlet duct 81 and obtaining a wind speed measurement signal. After receiving the wind speed measurement signal, the main control unit 90 can determine the heat dissipation situation inside the air outlet duct 81. In addition, by installing a heating element 84 inside the air outlet duct 81 of the drying equipment 100, the heating element 84 will be energized and heat up when the drying equipment 100 is in operation, allowing the temperature measuring element 82 to directly detect the temperature around the heating element 84, which helps to improve the efficiency of temperature measurement.

[0196] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 24 This application provides a control method for a drying device 100. The drying device 100 includes a power supply 10, a radiation source 20, an operating component 30, and a locking unit 40. The radiation source 20 is electrically connected to the power supply 10, and the operating component 30 is used to control the connection between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20. The control method includes:

[0197] 02: Identify whether the locking unit 40 has been operated;

[0198] 03: When the locking unit 40 is operated, control whether the radiation source 20 and the power supply 10 can be connected;

[0199] 04: When radiation source 20 and power supply 10 are not conductive, drying equipment 100 enters safety mode;

[0200] In safe mode, radiation source 20 is disconnected from power supply 10 and does not respond to operation component 30.

[0201] The control drying equipment 100 enters a safety mode, in which the control radiation source 20 is disconnected from the power supply 10 and the operation component 30 is not responded to.

[0202] The charging method of this application embodiment can be implemented using the drying device 100 of this application embodiment. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 2The drying equipment 100 includes a main control unit 90. The main control unit 90 is used to: identify whether the locking unit 40 is operated; and when the locking unit 40 is operated, to control whether the radiation source 20 and the power supply 10 are conductive. When the radiation source 20 and the power supply 10 are not conductive, the drying equipment 100 enters a safety mode, in which the radiation source 20 is disconnected from the power supply 10 and the operating component 30 is not responded to. Correspondingly, when the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 are conductive, the drying equipment 100 exits the safety mode and is able to respond to the operating component 30 to make the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 conductive.

[0203] When the connection between the radiation source 20 and the power supply 10 is disconnected and cannot be conducted, the aforementioned drying equipment 100 enters a safety mode to avoid the drying equipment 100 from continuing to operate due to accidental contact, failure to shut down, or short circuit.

[0204] It is understood that the specific principles of the above embodiments have been described in detail in the foregoing embodiments, and will not be elaborated here. In addition, the specific principles of the following embodiments can be referred to the foregoing embodiments, so that those skilled in the art can obtain the corresponding technical effects through the preceding and following embodiments.

[0205] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 25 In some embodiments, the operation component 30 includes an identification unit and a plurality of operation elements 31, each operation element 31 being used to output an operation signal, the identification unit being used to receive the operation signal, and the control method including:

[0206] 01: When the operation signal meets the preset conditions, the control power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 are turned on to start the drying equipment 100.

[0207] The charging method of this application embodiment can be implemented using the drying device 100 of this application embodiment. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 2 The main control unit 90 is used to: control the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 to turn on the drying equipment 100 when the operation signal meets the preset conditions.

[0208] In this way, by using whether the preset conditions are met as the start-up conditions, multiple different sets of conditions can be combined as preset conditions to minimize the possibility of accidental start-up and ensure that the machine can only be turned on and used when the user operates it correctly, thereby further improving the safety of turning on the drying equipment 100 through the operating component 30.

[0209] Please refer to Figure 26 In some embodiments, when the operation signal meets preset conditions, the control power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 are turned on to activate the drying equipment 100, including:

[0210] 011: If the number of received operation signals is less than the preset number, it is determined that the operation signals do not meet the preset conditions;

[0211] 012: When the number of received operation signals is a preset number, determine that the operation signals meet the preset conditions.

[0212] The charging method of this application embodiment can be implemented using the drying device 100 of this application embodiment. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 2 The main control unit 90 is used to: determine that the operation signal does not meet the preset condition when the number of received operation signals is less than the preset number; and determine that the operation signal meets the preset condition when the number of received operation signals is the preset number.

[0213] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 27 In some embodiments, the locking unit 40 includes a locking switch 41 movably disposed on the surface of the drying device 100.

[0214] When the locking unit 40 is operated, it controls whether the radiation source 20 and the power supply 10 can be connected, including:

[0215] 031: When the locking switch 41 is moved to the first position 42, the control radiation source 20 and the power supply 10 are not connected;

[0216] Control methods include:

[0217] 032: When the locking switch 41 is moved to the second position 43, the control radiation source 20 and the power supply 10 can be connected.

[0218] The charging method of this application embodiment can be implemented using the drying device 100 of this application embodiment. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 2 The main control unit 90 is used to: control the radiation source 20 and the power supply 10 to be non-conductive when the locking switch 41 is moved to the first position 42; and control the radiation source 20 and the power supply 10 to be conductive when the locking switch 41 is moved to the second position 43.

[0219] Specifically, when the locking switch 41 is moved to the first position 42, it is determined that the drying equipment 100 needs to be controlled to enter the safety mode, thereby preventing the radiation source 20 from conducting through the power supply 10. When the locking switch 41 is moved to the second position 43, it is determined that the drying equipment 100 needs to be controlled to exit the safety mode, thereby enabling the radiation source 20 to conduct through the power supply 10.

[0220] Please refer to Figure 28 In some implementations, the control method includes:

[0221] 041: After detecting that the locking unit 40 has been operated, a first enable signal and a second enable signal are generated;

[0222] 042: Based on the first enable signal and the second enable signal, control whether the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 can be connected, so that the drying equipment 100 enters or exits the safe mode.

[0223] The charging method of this application embodiment can be implemented using the drying device 100 of this application embodiment. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 2 The main control unit 90 is used to: generate a first enable signal and a second enable signal after detecting that the locking unit 40 has been operated; and control whether the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 are conductive according to the first enable signal and the second enable signal, so that the drying equipment 100 enters or exits the safety mode. When the first enable signal and the second enable signal control the conductivity between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20, the unit can respond to the operation component 30 to control the conductivity between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20, and the drying equipment 100 exits the safety mode. When the first enable signal and the second enable signal control the non-conductivity between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20, the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 are disconnected and non-conducting, the unit does not respond to the operation component 30, and the drying equipment 100 enters the safety mode.

[0224] Please refer to Figure 29 In some embodiments, the first enable signal includes a first level state and a third level state, and the second enable signal includes a second level state and a fourth level state. Based on the first and second enable signals, controlling whether conduction is possible between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20, causing the drying equipment 100 to enter or exit a safe mode, includes:

[0225] 043: When the first enable signal received is at the first level and the second enable signal is at the second level, the control power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 can be turned on so that the drying equipment 100 exits the safe mode.

[0226] 044: Upon receiving a first enable signal or a second enable signal from another state, the control power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 are disconnected and cannot be connected, so that the device enters a safe mode.

[0227] The charging method of this application embodiment can be implemented using the drying device 100 of this application embodiment. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 2 The main control unit 90 is used to: control the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 to conduct when the received first enable signal is at a first level and the second enable signal is at a second level, so that the drying equipment 100 exits the safe mode; and control the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 to disconnect when the received first enable signal or second enable signal is in other states, so that the equipment enters the safe mode.

[0228] Please refer to Figure 30 The control methods include:

[0229] 05: Detect the attitude information and corresponding time of the drying equipment 100, and output the attitude signal;

[0230] 06: Adjust the power of radiation source 20 according to the attitude signal.

[0231] The charging method of this application embodiment can be implemented using the drying device 100 of this application embodiment. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 10 The attitude detection unit 70 is used to detect the attitude information and corresponding time of the drying equipment 100 and output the attitude signal; the main control unit 90 is used to adjust the power of the radiation source 20 according to the attitude signal.

[0232] Please refer to Figure 31 In some embodiments, the attitude information of the drying device 100 and the corresponding time are detected, and an attitude signal is output, including:

[0233] 051: When the attitude information of the drying equipment is detected to meet the first range, output the first attitude signal;

[0234] Adjusting the power of radiation source 20 based on attitude signals includes:

[0235] 061: Control the radiation source 20 to operate at the first radiation power according to the first attitude signal.

[0236] The charging method of this application embodiment can be implemented using the drying device 100 of this application embodiment. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 10 The attitude detection unit 70 is used to output a first attitude signal when the attitude information of the drying equipment meets the first range; the main control unit 90 is used to control the radiation source 20 to operate at a first radiation power according to the first attitude signal.

[0237] Please refer to Figure 32 In some embodiments, the attitude information of the drying device 100 and the corresponding time are detected, and an attitude signal is output, including:

[0238] 052: When the attitude information of the drying equipment is detected to meet the second range, a second attitude signal is output, wherein the second range is smaller than the first range;

[0239] Adjusting the power of radiation source 20 based on attitude signals includes:

[0240] 062: Control the radiation source 20 to operate alternately with the second radiation power and the third radiation power, or switch to the fourth radiation power according to the second attitude signal, wherein the second radiation power is greater than the third radiation power, and the fourth radiation power and the third radiation power are both less than the first radiation power.

[0241] The charging method of this application embodiment can be implemented using the drying device 100 of this application embodiment. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 10 The attitude detection unit 70 is used to: output a second attitude signal when the attitude information of the drying equipment meets the second range, wherein the second range is less than the first range; the main control unit 90 is used to: control the radiation source 20 to operate alternately with the second radiation power and the third radiation power, or switch to the fourth radiation power according to the second attitude signal, wherein the second radiation power is greater than the third radiation power, and the fourth radiation power and the third radiation power are both less than the first radiation power.

[0242] Please refer to Figure 33 In some embodiments, the attitude information of the drying device 100 and the corresponding time are detected, and an attitude signal is output, including:

[0243] 053: When the drying equipment is detected to be stationary and the corresponding time reaches the first threshold, a third attitude signal is output;

[0244] Adjusting the power of radiation source 20 based on attitude signals includes:

[0245] 063: According to the third attitude signal, control the radiation source 20 to operate alternately with the second radiation power and the third radiation power, where the second radiation power is greater than the third radiation power and the third radiation power is less than the first radiation power.

[0246] The charging method of this application embodiment can be implemented using the drying device 100 of this application embodiment. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 10 The attitude detection unit 70 is used to output a third attitude signal when the attitude information of the drying equipment is detected to be stationary and the corresponding time reaches a first threshold. The main control unit 90 is used to control the radiation source 20 to operate alternately with a second radiation power and a third radiation power according to the third attitude signal, wherein the second radiation power is greater than the third radiation power and the third radiation power is less than the first radiation power.

[0247] Please refer to Figure 34 In some embodiments, the attitude information of the drying device 100 and the corresponding time are detected, and an attitude signal is output, including:

[0248] 054: When the drying equipment is detected to be stationary and the corresponding time exceeds the first threshold and reaches the second threshold, a fourth attitude signal is output;

[0249] Adjusting the power of radiation source 20 based on attitude signals includes:

[0250] 064: Shut down radiation source 20 according to the fourth attitude signal.

[0251] The charging method of this application embodiment can be implemented using the drying device 100 of this application embodiment. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 10 The attitude detection unit 70 is used to: output a fourth attitude signal when it detects that the attitude information of the drying equipment is stationary and the corresponding time exceeds the first threshold and reaches the second threshold; the main control unit 90 is used to: shut down the radiation source 20 according to the fourth attitude signal.

[0252] Please refer to Figure 35 In some embodiments, the drying device 100 includes a motor 80 for generating airflow; detecting the attitude information of the drying device 100 and the corresponding time, and outputting an attitude signal, including:

[0253] 055: Receive attitude signals and adjust the power of motor 80.

[0254] The charging method of this application embodiment can be implemented using the drying device 100 of this application embodiment. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 10 The main control unit 90 is used to receive attitude signals and adjust the power of the motor 80.

[0255] Please refer to Figure 12 and Figure 36 In some embodiments, the drying device 100 includes a motor 80 for generating airflow, and the control method includes:

[0256] 071: Sample the current of the radiation source 20 and the motor 80. When the current of the radiation source 20 exceeds the preset first current range and / or the current of the motor 80 exceeds the preset second current range, control the drying equipment 100 to enter the shutdown state.

[0257] The charging method of this application embodiment can be implemented using the drying device 100 of this application embodiment. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 12 The main control unit 90 is used to: sample the current of the radiation source 20 and the motor 80, and control the drying equipment 100 to enter the shutdown state when the current of the radiation source 20 exceeds the preset first current range and / or the current of the motor 80 exceeds the preset second current range.

[0258] Please refer to Figure 13 and Figure 37In some embodiments, the drying equipment 100 includes an air outlet duct 81, a temperature measuring element 82, and a motor 80. The temperature measuring element 82 is disposed within the air outlet duct 81, and the motor 80 is used to generate airflow within the air outlet duct 81. The motor 80 is electrically connected to the power supply 10. The control method includes:

[0259] 072: When the temperature sensor 82 detects that the temperature value inside the air outlet duct 81 exceeds the preset temperature range, the drying equipment 100 is controlled to enter the shutdown state.

[0260] The charging method of this application embodiment can be implemented using the drying device 100 of this application embodiment. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 13 The main control unit 90 is used to control the drying equipment 100 to enter the shutdown state when the temperature measuring element 82 detects that the temperature value in the air outlet duct 81 exceeds the preset temperature range.

[0261] Please refer to Figure 14 and Figure 38 In some embodiments, the drying device 100 includes a heating element 84 disposed within an air outlet duct 81. The heating element 84 and a temperature measuring element 82 are disposed adjacent to each other at a preset distance. The heating element 84 generates heat after the drying device 100 is turned on. When the temperature value detected within the air outlet duct 81 exceeds a preset temperature range, the drying device 100 is controlled to enter a shutdown state, including:

[0262] 073: When the temperature sensor 82 detects that the temperature value at the preset distance exceeds the preset temperature range, the drying equipment 100 is controlled to enter the shutdown state.

[0263] The charging method of this application embodiment can be implemented using the drying device 100 of this application embodiment. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 14 The main control unit 90 is used to control the drying equipment 100 to enter the shutdown state when the temperature measuring element 82 detects that the temperature value at the preset distance exceeds the preset temperature range.

[0264] Please refer to Figures 15-17 , Figure 39 In some implementations, the control method includes:

[0265] 081: The main control unit 90 preset by the drying equipment 100 outputs a first logic control signal and a second logic control signal. When the first logic control signal is at the fifth level and the second logic control signal is at the sixth level, the connection between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 is disconnected; and / or,

[0266] 086: The power management unit 60 preset by the drying equipment 100 outputs the third logic control signal and the fourth logic control signal. When the third logic control signal is at the seventh level and the fourth logic control signal is at the eighth level, the connection between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 is disconnected.

[0267] The charging method of this application embodiment can be implemented using the drying device 100 of this application embodiment. Specifically, please refer to... Figures 15-17 The drying equipment 100 may include a main control unit 90 and a power management unit 60. The main control unit 90 is configured to: output a first logic control signal and a second logic control signal via preset parameters in the drying equipment 100; disconnect the power supply 10 from the radiation source 20 when the first logic control signal is at a fifth level and the second logic control signal is at a sixth level. The power management unit 60 is configured to: output a third logic control signal and a fourth logic control signal via preset parameters in the drying equipment 100; disconnect the power supply 10 from the radiation source 20 when the third logic control signal is at a seventh level and the fourth logic control signal is at an eighth level.

[0268] Please refer to Figure 20 and Figure 40 In some embodiments, the drying apparatus 100 includes a timing unit 92, and the control method includes:

[0269] 082: The main control unit 90 is timed for a reset duration; the timer is reset when feedback is received from the main control unit 90 within the reset duration; and / or,

[0270] 087: The power management unit 60 is timed for a reset duration, and the timer is reset when a feedback operation performed by the power management unit 60 is obtained within the reset duration.

[0271] The charging method of this application embodiment can be implemented using the drying device 100 of this application embodiment. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 20 The timing unit 92 is used to: perform a timing operation on the main control unit 90 for a reset duration, and reset the timing operation when a feedback operation performed by the main control unit 90 is obtained within the reset duration; and / or, perform a timing operation on the power management unit 60 for a reset duration, and reset the timing operation when a feedback operation performed by the power management unit 60 is obtained within the reset duration.

[0272] Please refer to Figure 20 and Figure 41 In some implementations, the control method includes:

[0273] 083: During timing operation, if the timing duration reaches the reset duration and the main control unit 90 has not performed a feedback operation, a reset operation is performed on the main control unit 90. After completing the reset operation, the connection between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 is disconnected; and / or,

[0274] 088: During the timing operation, when the timing duration reaches the reset duration and the power management unit 60 does not perform the feedback operation, the power management unit 60 is reset, and after the reset operation is completed, the connection between the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 is disconnected.

[0275] The charging method of this application embodiment can be implemented using the drying device 100 of this application embodiment. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 20 The timing unit 92 is used to: in the timing operation, when the timing duration reaches the reset duration and the main control unit 90 does not perform a feedback operation, perform a reset operation on the main control unit 90, and disconnect the power supply 10 from the radiation source 20 after completing the reset operation; and / or, in the timing operation, when the timing duration reaches the reset duration and the power management unit 60 does not perform a feedback operation, perform a reset operation on the power management unit 60, and disconnect the power supply 10 from the radiation source 20 after completing the reset operation.

[0276] Please refer to Figure 42 This application provides a drying device 100, which includes a power supply 10, a radiation source 20, an operating component 30, an attitude detection unit 70, and a main control unit 90. The radiation source 20 is electrically connected to the power supply 10, and the control method includes:

[0277] 091: After the operating component 30 is operated, the control power supply 10 is turned on or off from the radiation source 20;

[0278] 092: When the power supply 10 and the radiation source 20 are turned on, detect the attitude information and corresponding time of the drying equipment 100, and output the attitude signal;

[0279] 093: Adjust the power of radiation source 20 according to the attitude signal.

[0280] The charging method of this application embodiment can be implemented using the drying device 100 of this application embodiment. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 20 The main control unit 90 is used to: control the power supply 10 to conduct to the radiation source 20 after the operation component 30 is operated; the attitude detection unit 70 is used to: detect the attitude information and corresponding time of the drying equipment 100, and output the attitude signal; the main control unit 90 is used to: adjust the power of the radiation source 20 according to the attitude signal.

[0281] The power of the radiation source 20 can be adjusted according to the different current postures of the drying equipment 100 to avoid the drying equipment 100 from continuing to operate due to accidental touch, failure to turn off, or short circuit, thereby preventing flammable objects around the drying equipment 100 from being heated and ignited by the radiation source 20.

[0282] Please refer to Figure 43 In some embodiments, the attitude information of the drying device 100 and the corresponding time are detected, and an attitude signal is output, including:

[0283] 0921: When the attitude information of the drying equipment is detected to meet the first range, output the first attitude signal;

[0284] Adjusting the power of radiation source 20 based on attitude signals includes:

[0285] 0931: Control radiation source 20 to operate at the first radiation power according to the first attitude signal.

[0286] The charging method of this application embodiment can be implemented using the drying device 100 of this application embodiment. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 20 The attitude detection unit 70 is used to output a first attitude signal when the attitude information of the drying equipment meets the first range; the main control unit 90 is used to control the radiation source 20 to operate at a first radiation power according to the first attitude signal.

[0287] Please refer to Figure 44 In some embodiments, the attitude information of the drying device 100 and the corresponding time are detected, and an attitude signal is output, including:

[0288] 0922: When the attitude information of the drying equipment is detected to meet the second range, a second attitude signal is output, where the second range is smaller than the first range;

[0289] Adjusting the power of radiation source 20 based on attitude signals includes:

[0290] 0932: According to the second attitude signal, control the radiation source 20 to operate alternately with the second radiation power and the third radiation power, or switch to the fourth radiation power, wherein the second radiation power is greater than the third radiation power, and the fourth radiation power and the third radiation power are both less than the first radiation power.

[0291] The charging method of this application embodiment can be implemented using the drying device 100 of this application embodiment. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 20The attitude detection unit 70 is used to: output a second attitude signal when the attitude information of the drying equipment meets the second range, wherein the second range is less than the first range; the main control unit 90 is used to: control the radiation source 20 to operate alternately with the second radiation power and the third radiation power, or switch to the fourth radiation power according to the second attitude signal, wherein the second radiation power is greater than the third radiation power, and the fourth radiation power and the third radiation power are both less than the first radiation power.

[0292] Please refer to Figure 45 In some embodiments, the attitude information of the drying device 100 and the corresponding time are detected, and an attitude signal is output, including:

[0293] 0923: When the drying equipment is detected to be stationary and the corresponding time reaches the first threshold, a third attitude signal is output;

[0294] Adjusting the power of radiation source 20 based on attitude signals includes:

[0295] 0933: According to the third attitude signal, control the radiation source 20 to operate alternately with the second radiation power and the third radiation power, the second radiation power is greater than the third radiation power, and the third radiation power is less than the first radiation power.

[0296] The charging method of this application embodiment can be implemented using the drying device 100 of this application embodiment. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 20 The attitude detection unit 70 is used to output a third attitude signal when the attitude information of the drying equipment is detected to be stationary and the corresponding time reaches a first threshold. The main control unit 90 is used to control the radiation source 20 to operate alternately with a second radiation power and a third radiation power according to the third attitude signal, wherein the second radiation power is greater than the third radiation power and the third radiation power is less than the first radiation power.

[0297] Please refer to Figure 46 In some embodiments, the attitude information of the drying device 100 and the corresponding time are detected, and an attitude signal is output, including:

[0298] 0924: When the drying equipment is detected to be stationary and the corresponding time exceeds the first threshold and reaches the second threshold, a fourth attitude signal is output;

[0299] Adjusting the power of radiation source 20 based on attitude signals includes:

[0300] 0934: Radiation source 20 is shut down according to the fourth attitude signal.

[0301] The charging method of this application embodiment can be implemented using the drying device 100 of this application embodiment. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 20The attitude detection unit 70 is used to output a fourth attitude signal when it detects that the attitude information of the drying equipment is stationary and the corresponding time exceeds the first threshold and reaches the second threshold; the main control unit 90 is used to shut down the radiation source 20 according to the fourth attitude signal.

[0302] Please refer to Figure 47 In some embodiments, the drying equipment 100 includes a motor 80 for generating airflow, and the control method includes:

[0303] 094: Receive attitude signals and adjust the power of motor 80.

[0304] The charging method of this application embodiment can be implemented using the drying device 100 of this application embodiment. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 20 The main control unit 90 is used to receive attitude signals and adjust the power of the motor 80.

[0305] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "certain embodiments," "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the described embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0306] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A drying device, characterized in that, The drying equipment includes: power supply; A radiation source, which is electrically connected to the power source; An operating component is used to control the connection between the power supply and the radiation source; A locking unit is used to put the drying equipment into a safety mode in which the radiation source is disconnected from the power supply and does not respond to the operating components. An attitude detection unit is used to detect the attitude information and corresponding time of the drying equipment and output an attitude signal; The main control unit is used to receive the attitude signal and adjust the power of the radiation source; When the attitude detection unit detects that the attitude information of the drying equipment meets the first range, it outputs a first attitude signal, and the main control unit controls the radiation source to operate at a first radiation power according to the first attitude signal. When the attitude detection unit detects that the attitude information of the drying equipment is stationary and the corresponding time reaches the first threshold, it outputs a third attitude signal. The main control unit controls the radiation source to operate alternately with a second radiation power and a third radiation power according to the third attitude signal, wherein the second radiation power is greater than the third radiation power and the third radiation power is less than the first radiation power.

2. The drying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The operating components include: Multiple operating components, each of which is used to output an operating signal; The identification unit is used to receive the operation signal and, when the preset conditions are met, control the power supply and the radiation source to be connected to turn on the drying equipment.

3. The drying equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The identification unit is configured to determine that the operation signal does not meet the preset condition when the number of received operation signals is less than a preset number, and to determine that the operation signal meets the preset condition when the number of received operation signals is the preset number.

4. The drying equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drying device includes a gripping part, and the plurality of operating elements include: An operation signal sensor is disposed on the grip portion and senses human body capacitance and / or grip pressure, and is used to output the operation signal; The power button is used to output the operation signal when pressed.

5. The drying equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The plurality of operating elements include: A mechanical button, used to output the operation signal when pressed; A capacitive button is disposed on the surface of the mechanical button and moves in sync with the mechanical button. The capacitive button is used to output the operation signal when touched by a human body.

6. The drying equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The drying equipment includes a protective structure, and the capacitive button is disposed between the protective structure and the mechanical button. The human body touches the capacitive button through the protective structure.

7. The drying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking unit includes a locking switch movably disposed on the surface of the drying equipment. When the locking switch is moved to a first position, it enters the safety mode, and when it is moved to a second position, it exits the safety mode.

8. The drying equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The drying equipment includes a housing with a groove on it. The locking switch is slidably installed in the groove, and the first position and the second position are located in the groove. The locking switch and / or the groove are provided with an identification structure that indicates the current position of the locking switch.

9. The drying equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The identification structure includes a color identifier and / or a graphic identifier set in the second position, and the color identifier and / or graphic identifier in the second position is exposed when the locking switch is in the first position.

10. The drying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying equipment includes: A power management unit is used to identify the first enable signal and the second enable signal generated after the locking unit is operated; A power switch is used to control whether the power supply and the radiation source are connected according to the first enable signal and the second enable signal, so that the drying equipment enters or exits the safety mode.

11. The drying apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first enable signal includes a first level state and a third level state, and the second enable signal includes a second level state and a fourth level state. The power switch can only turn on the power supply and the radiation source when the first enable signal is in the first level state and the second enable signal is in the second level state, and the drying equipment exits the safe mode. When the power switch receives the first enable signal or the second enable signal in other states, the power supply and the radiation source are disconnected and cannot be connected, and the device enters the safety mode.

12. The drying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying equipment also includes a discharge switch coupled to the locking unit, which is used to control the power supply to stop discharging in the safe mode.

13. The drying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying equipment also includes a power switch coupled to the locking unit, which, in the safety mode, controls the power supply to stop supplying power to the radiation source.

14. The drying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The attitude detection unit includes at least one of the following: Position sensors, distance sensors, status sensors, and vision sensors.

15. The drying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the attitude detection unit meets the second range, it outputs a second attitude signal, where the second range is smaller than the first range. The main control unit controls the radiation source to operate alternately with a second radiation power and a third radiation power, or to switch to a fourth radiation power, based on the second attitude signal. The second radiation power is greater than the third radiation power, and both the fourth radiation power and the third radiation power are less than the first radiation power.

16. The drying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the attitude detection unit detects that the attitude information of the drying equipment is stationary and the corresponding time exceeds the first threshold and reaches the second threshold, it outputs a fourth attitude signal. The main control unit shuts down the radiation source based on the fourth attitude signal.

17. The drying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying equipment includes a motor for generating airflow, and the main control unit receives the attitude signal and adjusts the power of the motor.

18. The drying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying equipment includes: An electric motor is used to generate airflow; The main control unit is used to sample the current of the radiation source and the motor. When the current of the radiation source exceeds a preset first current range and / or the current of the motor exceeds a preset second current range, the main control unit controls the drying equipment to enter a shutdown state.

19. The drying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying equipment includes: Air duct; The temperature measuring element is installed inside the air outlet duct; An electric motor, used to generate airflow within the air outlet duct, is electrically connected to the power source. The main control unit is used to control the drying equipment to enter the shutdown state when the temperature measuring element detects that the temperature value exceeds the preset temperature range.

20. The drying apparatus according to claim 19, characterized in that, The drying equipment includes a heating element disposed in the air outlet duct. The heating element and the temperature measuring element are disposed adjacent to each other at a preset distance. The heating element generates heat after the drying equipment is turned on. When the temperature measuring element detects that the temperature value at the preset distance exceeds a preset temperature range, the drying equipment is in the off state.

21. The drying apparatus according to claim 1 or 10, characterized in that, The drying equipment includes: When the main control unit disconnects the power supply from the radiation source, the main control unit outputs a first logic control signal and a second logic control signal. When the first logic control signal is at a fifth level and the second logic control signal is at a sixth level, the connection between the power supply and the radiation source is disconnected; and / or, The power management unit outputs a third logic control signal and a fourth logic control signal when it disconnects the power supply from the radiation source. When the third logic control signal is at a seventh level and the fourth logic control signal is at an eighth level, the connection between the power supply and the radiation source is disconnected.

22. The drying apparatus according to claim 21, characterized in that, The drying equipment further includes a timing unit, which performs a timing operation on the power management unit and / or the main control unit for a reset duration. When a feedback operation performed by the power management unit and / or the main control unit is obtained within the reset duration, the timing unit is used to reset the timing operation.

23. The drying equipment according to claim 22, characterized in that, During the timing operation, when the timing duration reaches the reset duration and the power management unit and / or the main control unit has not performed the feedback operation, the timing unit is used to perform a reset operation on the power management unit and / or the main control unit. After completing the reset operation, the power management unit and / or the main control unit is used to disconnect the power supply from the radiation source.

24. A drying apparatus, characterized in that, The drying equipment includes: power supply; A radiation source, which is electrically connected to the power source; The operating component, when operated, controls the power supply to be connected to the radiation source; An attitude detection unit is used to detect the attitude information and corresponding time of the drying equipment and output an attitude signal; The main control unit is used to receive the attitude signal and adjust the power of the radiation source; When the attitude detection unit detects that the attitude information of the drying equipment meets the first range, it outputs a first attitude signal, and the main control unit controls the radiation source to operate at a first radiation power according to the first attitude signal. When the attitude detection unit detects that the attitude information of the drying equipment is stationary and the corresponding time reaches the first threshold, it outputs a third attitude signal. The main control unit controls the radiation source to operate alternately with a second radiation power and a third radiation power according to the third attitude signal, wherein the second radiation power is greater than the third radiation power and the third radiation power is less than the first radiation power.

25. The drying apparatus according to claim 24, characterized in that, The attitude detection unit includes at least one of the following: Position sensors, distance sensors, status sensors, and vision sensors.

26. The drying apparatus according to claim 24, characterized in that, When the attitude detection unit meets the second range, it outputs a second attitude signal, where the second range is smaller than the first range. The main control unit controls the radiation source to operate alternately with a second radiation power and a third radiation power, or to switch to a fourth radiation power, based on the second attitude signal. The second radiation power is greater than the third radiation power, and both the fourth radiation power and the third radiation power are less than the first radiation power.

27. The drying apparatus according to claim 24, characterized in that, When the attitude detection unit detects that the attitude information of the drying equipment is stationary and the corresponding time exceeds the first threshold and reaches the second threshold, it outputs a fourth attitude signal. The main control unit shuts down the radiation source based on the fourth attitude signal.

28. The drying apparatus according to claim 24, characterized in that, The drying equipment includes a motor for generating airflow, and the main control unit receives the attitude signal and adjusts the power of the motor.

29. A control method for a drying device, characterized in that, The drying equipment includes a power supply, a radiation source, an operating component, a locking unit, and an attitude detection unit. The radiation source is electrically connected to the power supply. The operating component is used to control the power supply to conduct to the radiation source. The attitude detection unit is used to detect the attitude information and corresponding time of the drying equipment and output an attitude signal. The control method includes: Identify whether the locking unit has been operated; When the locking unit is operated, it controls whether the radiation source and the power supply can be connected; When the radiation source and the power supply are not connected, the drying equipment enters a safe mode. In the safety mode, the radiation source is disconnected from the power supply and does not respond to the operating components; The control method further includes: The attitude information and corresponding time of the drying equipment are detected, and an attitude signal is output. The power of the radiation source is adjusted according to the attitude signal; Detecting the attitude information and corresponding time of the drying equipment, and outputting an attitude signal, including: When the attitude information of the drying equipment is detected to meet the first range, a first attitude signal is output; Adjusting the power of the radiation source based on the attitude signal includes: The radiation source is controlled to operate at a first radiation power according to the first attitude signal; Detecting the attitude information and corresponding time of the drying equipment and outputting an attitude signal, further includes: When the drying equipment is detected to be stationary and the corresponding time reaches the first threshold, a third attitude signal is output. Adjusting the power of the radiation source based on the attitude signal includes: The radiation source is controlled to operate alternately with a second radiation power and a third radiation power according to the third attitude signal, wherein the second radiation power is greater than the third radiation power and the third radiation power is less than the first radiation power.

30. The control method according to claim 29, characterized in that, The operating component includes an identification unit and multiple operating elements, each of which is used to output an operating signal, and the identification unit is used to receive the operating signal. The control method includes: When the operation signal meets the preset conditions, the power supply and the radiation source are switched on to turn on the drying equipment.

31. The control method according to claim 30, characterized in that, When the operation signal meets the preset conditions, controlling the power supply and the radiation source to turn on the drying equipment includes: If the number of received operation signals is less than a preset number, it is determined that the operation signal does not meet the preset condition; if the number of received operation signals is the preset number, it is determined that the operation signal meets the preset condition.

32. The control method according to claim 30, characterized in that, The drying device includes a gripping part, and the plurality of operating elements include: An operation signal sensor is disposed on the grip portion and senses human body capacitance and / or grip pressure, and is used to output the operation signal; The power button is used to output the operation signal when pressed.

33. The control method according to claim 30, characterized in that, The plurality of operating elements include: A mechanical button, used to output the operation signal when pressed; A capacitive button is disposed on the surface of the mechanical button and moves in sync with the mechanical button. The capacitive button is used to output the operation signal when touched by a human body.

34. The control method according to claim 33, characterized in that, The drying equipment includes a protective structure, and the capacitive button is disposed between the protective structure and the mechanical button. The human body touches the capacitive button through the protective structure.

35. The control method according to claim 29, characterized in that, The locking unit includes a locking switch movably disposed on the surface of the drying equipment, and the control method includes: When the locking switch is moved to the first position, the radiation source and the power supply are prevented from being connected. When the locking switch is moved to the second position, the radiation source and the power supply can be connected.

36. The control method according to claim 35, characterized in that, The drying equipment includes a housing with a groove on it. The locking switch is slidably installed in the groove, and the first position and the second position are located in the groove. The locking switch and / or the groove are provided with an identification structure that indicates the current position of the locking switch.

37. The control method according to claim 36, characterized in that, The identification structure includes a color identifier and / or a graphic identifier set in the second position, and the color identifier and / or graphic identifier in the second position is exposed when the locking switch is in the first position.

38. The control method according to claim 29, characterized in that, The control method includes: Upon detecting that the locking unit has been operated, a first enable signal and a second enable signal are generated. Based on the first enable signal and the second enable signal, control whether the power supply and the radiation source can be connected or disconnected, so that the drying equipment enters or exits the safety mode.

39. The control method according to claim 38, characterized in that, The first enable signal includes a first level state and a third level state, and the second enable signal includes a second level state and a fourth level state. Based on the first enable signal and the second enable signal, controlling whether the power supply and the radiation source are conductive, causing the drying equipment to enter or exit the safety mode, includes: When the first enable signal is at a first level and the second enable signal is at a second level, the power supply and the radiation source are controlled to be turned on, so that the drying equipment exits the safe mode. Upon receiving the first enable signal or the second enable signal in other states, the power supply and the radiation source are controlled to be disconnected and made non-conductive, so that the device enters the safety mode.

40. The control method according to claim 29, characterized in that, The drying equipment also includes a discharge switch coupled to the locking unit, which is used to control the power supply to stop discharging in the safe mode.

41. The control method according to claim 29, characterized in that, The drying equipment also includes a power switch coupled to the locking unit, which, in the safety mode, controls the power supply to stop supplying power to the radiation source.

42. The control method according to claim 29, characterized in that, The attitude detection unit includes at least one of the following: Position sensors, distance sensors, status sensors, and vision sensors.

43. The control method according to claim 42, characterized in that, Detecting the attitude information and corresponding time of the drying equipment, and outputting an attitude signal, including: When the attitude information of the drying equipment is detected to meet the second range, a second attitude signal is output, wherein the second range is smaller than the first range; Adjusting the power of the radiation source based on the attitude signal includes: The radiation source is controlled to operate alternately with a second radiation power and a third radiation power, or to switch to a fourth radiation power, according to the second attitude signal, wherein the second radiation power is greater than the third radiation power, and both the fourth radiation power and the third radiation power are less than the first radiation power.

44. The control method according to claim 29, characterized in that, Detecting the attitude information and corresponding time of the drying equipment, and outputting an attitude signal, including: When the drying equipment is detected to be stationary and the corresponding time exceeds the first threshold and reaches the second threshold, a fourth attitude signal is output. Adjusting the power of the radiation source based on the attitude signal includes: The radiation source is shut down according to the fourth attitude signal.

45. The control method according to claim 29, characterized in that, The drying equipment includes a motor for generating airflow; it detects the attitude information and corresponding time of the drying equipment and outputs an attitude signal, including: Receive the attitude signal and adjust the power of the motor.

46. ​​The control method according to claim 29, characterized in that, The drying equipment includes a motor for generating airflow, and the control method includes: The current of the radiation source and the motor is sampled. When the current of the radiation source exceeds a preset first current range and / or the current of the motor exceeds a preset second current range, the drying equipment is controlled to enter a shutdown state.

47. The control method according to claim 29, characterized in that, The drying equipment includes an air outlet duct, a temperature measuring element, and a motor. The temperature measuring element is disposed within the air outlet duct, and the motor is used to generate airflow within the air outlet duct. The motor is electrically connected to the power supply. The control method includes: When the temperature sensor detects that the temperature value inside the air outlet duct exceeds the preset temperature range, the drying equipment is controlled to enter the shutdown state.

48. The control method according to claim 47, characterized in that, The drying equipment includes a heating element disposed in the air outlet duct. The heating element and the temperature measuring element are disposed adjacent to each other at a preset distance. The heating element generates heat after the drying equipment is turned on. When the temperature value inside the air outlet duct exceeds the preset temperature range, the drying equipment is controlled to enter a shutdown state, including: When the temperature sensor detects that the temperature value at the preset distance exceeds the preset temperature range, the drying equipment is controlled to enter the shutdown state.

49. The control method according to claim 29 or 38, characterized in that, The control method includes: The drying equipment outputs a first logic control signal and a second logic control signal through its preset main control unit. When the first logic control signal is at the fifth level and the second logic control signal is at the sixth level, the connection between the power supply and the radiation source is disconnected; and / or, The power management unit preset by the drying equipment outputs a third logic control signal and a fourth logic control signal. When the third logic control signal is at the seventh level and the fourth logic control signal is at the eighth level, the connection between the power supply and the radiation source is disconnected.

50. The control method according to claim 49, characterized in that, The drying equipment includes a timing unit, and the control method includes: The main control unit is timed for a reset duration, and the timer is reset when a feedback operation performed by the main control unit is received within the reset duration; and / or, The power management unit is timed for a reset duration, and the timer is reset when a feedback operation performed by the power management unit is obtained within the reset duration.

51. The control method according to claim 50, characterized in that, The control method includes: In the timing operation, when the timing duration reaches the reset duration and the main control unit has not performed the feedback operation, a reset operation is performed on the main control unit, and after the reset operation is completed, the connection between the power supply and the radiation source is disconnected; and / or, During the timing operation, when the timing duration reaches the reset duration and the power management unit does not perform the feedback operation, a reset operation is performed on the power management unit, and after the reset operation is completed, the connection between the power supply and the radiation source is disconnected.

52. A control method for a drying device, characterized in that, The drying equipment includes a power supply, a radiation source, an operating component, an attitude detection unit, and a main control unit. The radiation source is electrically connected to the power supply. The control method includes: After the operating component is operated, the power supply is controlled to be turned on or off from the radiation source; When the power supply and the radiation source are turned on, the attitude information and corresponding time of the drying equipment are detected, and an attitude signal is output. The power of the radiation source is adjusted according to the attitude signal; Detecting the attitude information and corresponding time of the drying equipment, and outputting an attitude signal, including: When the attitude information of the drying equipment is detected to meet the first range, a first attitude signal is output; Adjusting the power of the radiation source based on the attitude signal includes: The radiation source is controlled to operate at a first radiation power according to the first attitude signal; Detecting the attitude information and corresponding time of the drying equipment and outputting an attitude signal, further includes: When the drying equipment is detected to be stationary and the corresponding time reaches the first threshold, a third attitude signal is output. Adjusting the power of the radiation source based on the attitude signal includes: The radiation source is controlled to operate alternately with a second radiation power and a third radiation power according to the third attitude signal, wherein the second radiation power is greater than the third radiation power and the third radiation power is less than the first radiation power.

53. The control method according to claim 52, characterized in that, The attitude detection unit includes at least one of the following: Position sensors, distance sensors, status sensors, and vision sensors.

54. The control method according to claim 52, characterized in that, Detecting the attitude information and corresponding time of the drying equipment, and outputting an attitude signal, including: When the attitude information of the drying equipment is detected to meet the second range, a second attitude signal is output, wherein the second range is smaller than the first range; Adjusting the power of the radiation source based on the attitude signal includes: The radiation source is controlled to operate alternately with a second radiation power and a third radiation power, or to switch to a fourth radiation power, according to the second attitude signal, wherein the second radiation power is greater than the third radiation power, and both the fourth radiation power and the third radiation power are less than the first radiation power.

55. The control method according to claim 52, characterized in that, Detecting the attitude information and corresponding time of the drying equipment, and outputting an attitude signal, including: When the drying equipment is detected to be stationary and the corresponding time exceeds the first threshold and reaches the second threshold, a fourth attitude signal is output. Adjusting the power of the radiation source based on the attitude signal includes: The radiation source is shut down according to the fourth attitude signal.

56. The control method according to claim 52, characterized in that, The drying equipment includes a motor for generating airflow, and the control method includes: Receive the attitude signal and adjust the power of the motor.

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