A hair dryer having a filter screen member

By designing a removable filter component and a rotating locking structure on the handle in the hair dryer, the problems of color difference between the air inlet screen and the handle connection surface and the cumbersome disassembly are solved, achieving both aesthetic appeal and convenient cleaning effect.

CN116391954BActive Publication Date: 2026-06-12PANASONIC WANBAO APPLIANCES BEAUTY & LIVING GUANGZHOU

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
PANASONIC WANBAO APPLIANCES BEAUTY & LIVING GUANGZHOU
Filing Date
2023-04-12
Publication Date
2026-06-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing hair dryers, the connection surface between the air inlet mesh and the handle is prone to color differences and assembly gaps, affecting the compactness and aesthetics of the product. At the same time, the disassembly and cleaning of the metal filter is cumbersome.

Method used

A filter element is designed to be removably installed inside the handle and engages with a locking part by rotation, enabling easy disassembly and cleaning. The filter element and handle are designed as an integrated unit to eliminate seams.

Benefits of technology

It improves the aesthetics and ease of operation of the hair dryer, ensures easy disassembly and cleaning of the filter components, and makes the overall structure more compact.

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Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of electric hair dryer with filter screen component, including handle part and filter screen component, the filter screen component is removedly arranged in the internal space of the handle part;The bottom of the handle part is provided with locking portion, the filter screen component is rotatably arranged in the handle part, and the filter screen component can be rotated to the locking portion and the locking portion is locked with locking portion cooperation.The electric hair dryer with filter screen component of the present application hides filter screen component in the internal space of handle part, so that filter screen component can be extracted from the internal space of handle part, and filter screen component is locked by rotating locking mode, so that filter screen component is convenient to disassemble and clean, while the appearance of product has no joint, improve the aesthetic degree of product.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a hair dryer with a filter component. Background Technology

[0002] Hair dryers are an important personal care product in people's daily lives, mainly used for drying and styling hair. Current hair dryer structures generally include a main body and a handle. An air inlet grille is fitted at the lower end of the handle to isolate the external environment from the internal space of the handle. Metal filters are spaced inside the air inlet grille to filter the air entering through the grille, preventing dust, lint, and other impurities from entering the internal space of the handle.

[0003] However, the existing connection between the air intake grille and the handle creates an assembly gap. Since these are relatively independent components, color differences and other issues can easily occur between them, resulting in a less compact overall product. This gap also allows dust to accumulate, making the product less aesthetically pleasing. Furthermore, the existing metal filter and air intake grille are cumbersome and difficult to disassemble and clean, making them inconvenient for users. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Based on this, the purpose of the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a hair dryer with a filter component, which is hidden in the internal space of the handle, allowing the filter component to be pulled out from the internal space of the handle and locked by rotation. This makes the filter component easy to disassemble and clean, while the product has no seams and improves the product's aesthetics.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0006] A hair dryer with a filter element includes a handle and a filter element, wherein the filter element is detachably disposed in the internal space of the handle; a locking part is provided at the bottom of the handle, the filter element is rotatably disposed in the handle, and the filter element can be rotated to engage with the locking part for locking.

[0007] In one embodiment, the filter component includes a filter support and an air inlet filter disposed on the filter support. The bottom of the filter support is provided with a buckle portion, which cooperates with the locking portion to lock the filter.

[0008] In one embodiment, the bottom of the handle is provided with an arc-shaped fixing plate, and the fixing plate is provided with an arc-shaped sliding rib in the direction of the inside of the handle. The locking part is provided on the sliding rib; the buckle part can slide along the sliding rib, and the buckle part can slide to the locking part and cooperate with the locking part to lock.

[0009] In one embodiment, the fixing plate is provided with a first notch for avoiding the buckle portion, the buckle portion is disposed on the side wall of the filter screen bracket, and the filter screen bracket can drive the buckle portion through the first notch of the fixing plate and enable the buckle portion to slide along the sliding rib.

[0010] In one embodiment, the locking part is an arc-shaped rib, and the buckling part is provided with an arc-shaped groove that matches the arc-shaped rib. The buckling part can drive the arc-shaped groove to slide to the arc-shaped rib and make the arc-shaped groove and the arc-shaped rib engage and lock together.

[0011] In one embodiment, a lever is provided on the side wall of the filter support, and the lever is used to drive the filter support to slide along the sliding rib.

[0012] In one embodiment, the bottom of the handle is provided with a clearance opening for avoiding the filter support, and the filter support can pass through the clearance opening and extend into the internal space of the handle.

[0013] In one embodiment, the outer wall of the end of the filter holder away from the internal space of the handle is provided with a limiting part. When the filter holder extends into the internal space of the handle to a preset distance, the limiting part of the filter holder can be resisted to limit its further penetration.

[0014] In one embodiment, the side wall of the handle is provided with an air inlet, and the filter component and the air inlet are arranged at a relative interval; the filter support, the air inlet filter and the air inlet together form an air inlet gap.

[0015] In one embodiment, the handle is composed of two half-shells joined together, and the internal space of the handle is provided with a fan bracket for mounting the fan assembly.

[0016] Compared with traditional technologies, the beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0017] This invention conceals the filter component within the internal space of the handle, allowing it to be pulled out. A lever then rotates the filter holder along the sliding rib of the fixing plate, enabling the latch on the filter holder to engage with the locking part on the fixing plate for locking or unlocking. This makes assembling and disassembling the filter component from the handle quick and easy, facilitating user removal and cleaning. Furthermore, the integrated design of the filter component and handle makes the overall structure of the hair dryer more compact and seamless, enhancing its aesthetics.

[0018] To better understand and implement this invention, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the filter component detaching from the handle of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram of the filter screen component and the fixing plate of the present invention locked together;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the filter component of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 This is another structural schematic diagram of the filter component of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing plate of the present invention.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 10, handle; 20, air inlet; 30, filter component; 31, filter support; 32, air inlet filter; 33, snap-fit ​​part; 34, arc-shaped groove; 35, lever; 36, limiting part; 37, limiting rib; 40, fan support; 50, fixing plate; 51, first notch; 52, sliding rib; 53, locking part; 54, second notch. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To further illustrate the various embodiments, the present invention provides accompanying drawings. These drawings are part of the disclosure of the present invention, primarily used to illustrate the embodiments, and can be used in conjunction with the relevant descriptions in the specification to explain the operating principles of the embodiments. With reference to these drawings, those skilled in the art should be able to understand other possible implementations and the advantages of the present invention.

[0028] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be understood as limiting this invention.

[0029] Please see Figures 1 to 7 This embodiment provides a hair dryer with a filter component 30, including a handle portion 10 and a filter component 30. The filter component 30 is detachably disposed in the internal space of the handle portion 10. A locking portion 53 is provided at the bottom of the handle portion 10. The filter component 30 is rotatably disposed in the handle portion 10, and the filter component 30 can be rotated until the locking portion 53 engages with the locking portion 53 to lock it in place.

[0030] In this embodiment, the handle portion 10 can be formed by splicing two half-shells, and a fan bracket 40 is provided inside the handle portion 10 for mounting the fan assembly of the hair dryer. In other embodiments, the handle portion 10 can adopt a one-piece molded shell structure.

[0031] Specifically, the filter component 30 in this embodiment includes a filter support 31 and an air inlet filter 32 disposed on the filter support 31. The bottom of the filter support 31 is provided with a snap-fit ​​part 33, which cooperates with the locking part 53 to lock it in place. In this embodiment, the filter support 31 has a cylindrical structure, and the air inlet filter 32 is disposed on the circumferential side wall of the filter support 31 to form a filter structure for filtering air.

[0032] Optionally, the bottom of the handle portion 10 in this embodiment is provided with a clearance opening for avoiding the filter support 31, through which the filter support 31 can pass and extend into the internal space of the handle portion 10. The outer wall of the end of the filter support 31 away from the internal space of the handle portion 10 is provided with an annular limiting portion 36. This allows the limiting portion 36 to be held in place and prevent further penetration when the filter support 31 extends into the internal space of the handle portion 10 to a predetermined distance. Additionally, in this embodiment, the fan bracket 40 is provided with a limiting structure for abutting the filter support 31. This prevents the filter support 31 from further extending into the internal space of the handle portion 10 when the top of the filter support 31 abuts against the limiting structure of the fan bracket 40.

[0033] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the side wall of the handle portion 10 is provided with an air inlet 20, which can be composed of multiple air inlets arranged in different specifications. The filter element 30 and the air inlet 20 are arranged at intervals relative to each other. The filter support 31, the air inlet filter 32, and the air inlet 20 together form an air inlet gap. With this structural design, the air blown in from the air inlet 20 can be completely filtered by the air inlet filter 32 on the filter element 30.

[0034] Preferably, the bottom of the handle portion 10 is provided with an arc-shaped fixing plate 50, and the fixing plate 50 is provided with an arc-shaped sliding rib 52 in the inward direction of the handle portion 10. The locking part 53 is disposed on the sliding rib 52; the buckling part 33 can slide along the sliding rib 52, and the buckling part 33 can slide to the locking part 53 and engage with the locking part 53 to lock. In this embodiment, the fixing plate 50 can fix the two half-shells together. In other embodiments, the fixing plate 50 can also be integrated with the two half-shells into a single integral component. In this case, the sliding rib 52 and the locking part 53 are integrally formed in the handle 10.

[0035] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the fixing plate 50 is provided with a first notch 51 for avoiding the latching part 33. The latching part 33 is disposed on the side wall of the filter support 31. The filter support 31 can drive the latching part 33 through the first notch 51 of the fixing plate 50, allowing the latching part 33 to slide along the sliding rib 52. Thus, this embodiment adopts such a structural design, allowing the filter support 31 to pass through the avoidance opening of the handle part 10 and extend into the internal space of the handle part 10. At the same time, the filter support 31 can drive the latching part 33 through the first notch 51 of the fixing plate 50, and then rotating the filter support 31 allows the latching part 33 to slide along the sliding rib 52.

[0036] In this embodiment, the locking part 53 is an arc-shaped protrusion, and the latching part 33 is provided with an arc-shaped groove 34 that matches the arc-shaped protrusion. The latching part 33 can drive the arc-shaped groove 34 to slide to the arc-shaped protrusion, so that the arc-shaped groove 34 and the arc-shaped protrusion engage and lock together. Thus, the sliding rib 52 in this embodiment can limit and guide the sliding of the latching part 33 of the filter support 31, preventing the filter support 31 from falling out of the internal space of the handle part 10. The arc-shaped protrusion on the sliding rib 52 further locks the arc-shaped groove 34 of the latching part 33, thereby ensuring that the filter component 30 will not fall out of the handle part 10 at will.

[0037] When the snap-fit ​​part 33 of the filter holder 31 rotates to the arc-shaped protrusion of the sliding rib 52, the arc-shaped protrusion rises upward relative to the sliding rib 52, causing a clicking sound during the engagement of the arc-shaped groove 34 with the arc-shaped protrusion. To facilitate the rotation of the filter holder 31, a lever 35 is provided at the bottom of the filter holder 31 in this embodiment. This allows the user to slide the filter holder 31 along the sliding rib 52 by moving the lever 35. Accordingly, in order to facilitate the installation and removal of the paddle 35, in this embodiment, the fixing plate 50 is provided with a second notch 54, which is used for the paddle 35 to pass through. When it is necessary to remove the filter screen component 30, the user moves the paddle 35 to drive the buckle part 33 on the filter screen bracket 31 to disengage from the arc-shaped protrusion of the sliding rib 52, and rotates the buckle part 33 to face the first notch 51 of the fixing plate 50. At the same time, the paddle 35 is also rotated to the end of the second notch 54 of the fixing plate 50. At this time, the entire filter screen component 30 can be separated. The operation process is simple and quick.

[0038] Furthermore, the fixing plate 50 of this embodiment is provided with two sliding ribs 52, one of which is provided with the locking part 53. Correspondingly, the bottom of the filter support 31 of this embodiment is provided with a limiting rib 37, which is set at the same height as the snap-fit ​​part 33. In this way, the filter support 31 of this embodiment can be slidably mounted on the two sliding ribs 52 of the fixing plate 50 through the limiting rib 37 and the snap-fit ​​part 33, and the snap-fit ​​part 33 is slidably mounted on the sliding rib 52 with the locking part 53. Thus, this structural design of this embodiment makes the sliding of the filter support 31 relative to the fixing plate 50 smoother and less likely to detach from the two sliding ribs 52 of the fixing plate 50.

[0039] In addition, the bottom of the filter support 31 in this embodiment is provided with a clearance hole for the power cord to pass through the filter support 31 and make electrical connection with the components inside the hair dryer.

[0040] Compared with the prior art, the present invention conceals the filter component 30 within the internal space of the handle portion 10, allowing the filter component 30 to be pulled out from the internal space of the handle portion 10. A lever then drives the filter support 31 to rotate along the sliding rib 52 of the fixing plate 50, enabling the latching part 33 on the filter support 31 to engage with the locking part 53 on the fixing plate 50 for locking or unlocking. This makes the assembly and disassembly of the filter component 30 from the handle portion 10 simple and quick, facilitating the user to remove and clean the filter component 30. Furthermore, the present invention designs the filter component 30 and the handle portion 10 as an integrated structure, making the overall structure of the hair dryer more compact and seamless, thus enhancing the product's aesthetics.

[0041] The embodiments described above are merely examples of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the hair dryer with a filter component. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A hair dryer with a filter element, characterized in that: The device includes a handle and a filter element, the filter element being detachably disposed within the interior space of the handle; a locking part is provided at the bottom of the handle, the filter element being rotatably disposed within the handle, and the filter element being able to rotate until it engages with the locking part for locking; The filter component includes a filter support and an air inlet filter disposed on the filter support. The bottom of the filter support is provided with a buckle part, which cooperates with the locking part to lock it in place. The bottom of the handle is provided with an arc-shaped fixing plate, and the fixing plate is provided with an arc-shaped sliding rib in the direction of the inside of the handle. The locking part is provided on the sliding rib. The buckle portion can slide along the sliding rib, and the buckle portion can slide to the locking portion and engage with the locking portion to lock it in place; The filter support is provided with a lever on its side wall, which is used to drive the filter support to slide along the sliding rib. The fixing plate is provided with a first notch for avoiding the buckle part. The buckle part is disposed on the side wall of the filter screen bracket. The filter screen bracket can drive the buckle part through the first notch of the fixing plate and enable the buckle part to slide along the sliding rib. The locking part is an arc-shaped protrusion, and the buckling part is provided with an arc-shaped groove that matches the arc-shaped protrusion. The buckling part can drive the arc-shaped groove to slide to the arc-shaped protrusion and make the arc-shaped groove and the arc-shaped protrusion engage and lock together. The fixing plate is provided with a second notch for the paddle to pass through. When it is necessary to remove the filter component, the paddle is moved to disengage the buckle on the filter support from the arc-shaped rib of the sliding rib, and the buckle is rotated to face the first notch of the fixing plate. At the same time, the paddle is also rotated to the end of the second notch of the fixing plate, at which point the filter component can be separated.

2. The hair dryer with a filter element according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the handle is provided with a clearance opening for avoiding the filter support, and the filter support can pass through the clearance opening and extend into the internal space of the handle.

3. The hair dryer with a filter element according to claim 2, characterized in that: The filter holder has a limiting part on the outer side wall at one end away from the inner space of the handle. When the filter holder extends into the inner space of the handle to a preset distance, the limiting part of the filter holder can be resisted to limit its further penetration.

4. The hair dryer with a filter element according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side wall of the handle is provided with an air inlet, and the filter component and the air inlet are arranged at a relative interval; the filter support, the air inlet filter and the air inlet together form an air inlet gap.

5. The hair dryer with a filter element according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle is composed of two half-shells joined together, and the internal space of the handle is provided with a fan bracket for mounting the fan assembly.