Dryer device

Abstract

A dryer apparatus having a honeycomb air duct is provided. [Solution] The dryer includes a housing (10), with an air inlet and an air outlet formed on both sides of the housing, and a fluid passage (102) formed within the housing. A shield case (20) is provided at the air inlet and the air outlet. A blower, a control board connected to the blower, and a control button connected to the control board are provided within the housing. A heating assembly is provided within the fluid passage, and the heating assembly is connected to the control board. The heating assembly includes a honeycomb air duct. In conventional dryers, honeycomb structures are often used to reduce noise, but do not improve the air volume, air speed, or air temperature of the dryer. This invention solves the problems of conventional dryers by changing the temperature of the fluid using a heating assembly including a honeycomb air duct, and then discharging the fluid through the air outlet.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of dryer devices, and more particularly to dryer devices having honeycomb air ducts. [Background technology]

[0002] In everyday life, hair dryers are commonly used home appliances for quickly drying and styling washed hair. They use a motor to generate airflow to dry and style hair. Conventional hair dryers have a heating element directly installed inside the housing, and a blower blows hot air toward the heating element. This method results in significant heat loss and a relatively low air velocity. While some hair dryers have a honeycomb structure at the air outlet, this structure is often used to reduce noise and does not improve the air volume, air velocity, or air temperature of the dryer.

[0003] Chinese Patent Publication No. CN221044457U (Patent Document 1) relates to an energy-saving, power-saving electric hair dryer in the field of household products. It includes a housing with an air inlet and an air outlet facing each other at both ends, a wind guide sleeve inside the housing, a brushless motor, a ceramic heating element, and a mica frame inside the wind guide sleeve, a fan inside the brushless motor, the ceramic heating element fixed to the mica frame and fixed inside the wind guide sleeve via the mica frame, the ceramic heating element having a number of honeycomb holes to form a honeycomb shape, and a number of heating wires wound around the outside of the mica frame. In this solution, the ceramic heating element is honeycomb-shaped, so air gathers and stagnates around the ceramic heating element, increasing the time it comes into contact with the ceramic heating element, effectively heating the air. Under the condition that the hot air blown out reaches the same temperature, the honeycomb-shaped ceramic heating element can save 20-30% of electrical energy. In this patent, only honeycomb ceramic is used as the heating element, and the hot air cools down to a certain degree after it leaves the heating element, resulting in heat loss.

[0004] Chinese Patent Publication No. CN220212216U (Patent Document 2) relates to an intake air duct module for a noise-reducing hairdryer. It includes an inner air duct housing, a printed circuit board (PCB), a noise-reducing honeycomb mesh, a high-speed motor, and a heater. The PCB, noise-reducing honeycomb mesh, high-speed motor, and heater are sequentially mounted inside the inner air duct housing along the air duct flow. An air outlet and an air intake are provided at the front and rear ends of the inner air duct housing, respectively. A noise-reducing honeycomb mesh is added between the intake air duct where the PCB is installed and the motor's air intake. The noise-reducing honeycomb mesh is used to concentrate and rectify the airflow in the intake air duct, thereby stabilizing the airflow entering the motor and reducing the impact of airflow turbulence in the PCB on the motor's air intake, thereby reducing wind noise. In this patent, the honeycomb mesh installed at the outlet only serves to reduce noise and does not improve air speed or temperature. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] China Utility Model Registration No. 221044457 [Patent Document 2] China Utility Model Registration No. 220212216 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The problem that the present invention aims to solve is that in conventional dryers, honeycomb structures are often used to reduce noise, but do not improve the air volume, air speed, and air temperature of the dryer device. In response to the above-mentioned deficiencies of the prior art, a dryer device having a honeycomb-shaped air duct is provided. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions.

[0008] A dryer apparatus is constructed, comprising a housing, with an air inlet and an air outlet formed on both sides of the housing and a fluid passage formed within the housing, with shielding cases installed at the air inlet and the air outlet, and with a blower, a control board connected to the blower, and a control button connected to the control board installed within the housing, wherein the dryer apparatus further comprises a heating assembly installed within the fluid passage, the heating assembly connected to the control board, and the control board controls operation of the blower and the heating assembly, the heating assembly including a honeycomb air duct, and the blower operates to introduce fluid into the fluid passage through the air inlet, change the temperature of the fluid by the heating assembly including the honeycomb air duct, and then discharge the fluid from the air outlet.

[0009] Preferably, the honeycomb air duct is formed by a plurality of heat tube units, and a heat insulating holder is fitted to the outside of the honeycomb air duct.

[0010] Preferably, a heat insulating baffle is installed between the end of the honeycomb air duct and the outlet, and the heat insulating baffle ensures a gap between the end of the honeycomb air duct and the outlet, and the heat insulating baffle divides the fluid exiting the honeycomb air duct into at least two parts.

[0011] Preferably, the honeycomb air duct is a heating element, which generates heat after being energized and heats the fluid after entering the honeycomb air duct.

[0012] Preferably, a silicone cover is fitted to the outside of the blower, and a silicone cover is fitted to the outside of the heat generating assembly.

[0013] Preferably, the housing has a plurality of sets of reinforcing ribs inside, the reinforcing ribs are in contact with and fixed to the silicone cover, some of the reinforcing ribs have locking grooves, the silicone cover has outer bosses on the outside corresponding to the locking grooves, the outer bosses are connected to the locking grooves, a stopper ring is installed on one side of the silicone cover to prevent the fan from connecting to the silicone cover from the other side, and the silicone cover on the outside of the fan is in contact with one end of the silicone cover on the outside of the heating assembly.

[0014] Preferably, a shield mesh is provided in the shield case, and connection rings are provided in the two sets of housings, and the shield case is detachably connected to the housings by the connection rings.

[0015] Preferably, a locking block is installed within the shield case, a gap is provided between the locking block and the shield mesh, an engagement port is installed in the connecting ring corresponding to the locking block, and / or a rotary locking groove is installed in the connecting ring corresponding to the locking block, and the locking block is detachably connected to the engagement port and / or the rotary locking groove.

[0016] Preferably, the housing includes a left housing and a right housing, handles are formed at the bottom of the housing and the right housing, the control board is disposed in the handles, and a battery is further disposed in the handles.

[0017] Preferably, the left and right housings are detachably connected by a buckle, and a seal structure is installed at the connection point, the seal structure including a seal post installed on the left housing, and a seal groove installed on the right housing corresponding to the seal post. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: By installing a honeycomb air duct at the outlet, the dryer's outlet air speed and volume are increased. Furthermore, by using the honeycomb air duct itself as a heater, the fluid is heated as it enters the outlet pipe, improving heat utilization and increasing the outlet temperature, resulting in more efficient use. Furthermore, for example, by fitting a silicone cover over the blower and heating assembly, the transmission of vibrations from the blower can be reduced, reducing noise. The two sets of silicone covers come into contact with each other, reducing fluid movement loss during fan operation and improving energy utilization. Furthermore, if reinforcing ribs are installed inside the housing, the contact area between the silicone cover and the housing can be reduced, further reducing the transmission of vibrations during fan operation. Installing a heat insulating sheet between the honeycomb air duct and the outlet can prevent the honeycomb air duct's outlet temperature from becoming too high and coming into direct contact with the outlet, providing greater safety. The shield cases on both sides of the fluid passages are connected in a detachable structure, which makes it easy to clean and replace the shield cases, making the entire dryer device more convenient and efficient to use, with larger air volume, lower noise, higher air speed, and better air temperature control, making it safer and more efficient to use. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0019] In order to more clearly explain the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with drawings and embodiments. The drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can derive other drawings based on these drawings without exerting any creative effort. [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a dryer device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is an exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 3] 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a dryer device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention (with the right housing and shield case removed); FIG. [Figure 4]1 is a structural schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention in which a fan is connected to a silicone cover; [Figure 5] 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a heating assembly connected to a silicone cover in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 6] 1 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of a heating pipe set connected to an inner mica sheet according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 7] 1 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a preferred embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 8] 2 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the right housing of the preferred embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention taken at point A in FIG. 8. [Figure 10] 9 is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention taken at point B in FIG. 8. FIG. [Figure 11] 10 is a schematic view of another shaft side of the right housing of the preferred embodiment of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 12] 1 is a schematic view of the shaft side of the left housing of the preferred embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 13] 13 is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention taken at point C in FIG. 12. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] In order to clarify the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are some of the embodiments of the present invention, but not all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without any creative effort are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a preferred embodiment of the hair dryer of the present invention includes a housing 10, which is divided into upper and lower parts. A handle 103 is formed in the lower part, and a fluid passage 102 is formed in the upper part. Openings are provided on both the left and right sides of the fluid passage, and a fluid passage shield case 20 is connected to the openings. A control board 40, a control button 50 connected to the control board, and a battery 30 are installed within the handle. A blower 60 and a heating assembly 80 are installed within the fluid passage, and both the blower and the heating assembly are connected to the control board. The control board controls the rotation of the blower to cause the fluid to flow within the fluid passage, and the control board controls the heating of the heating assembly. After passing through the heating assembly, the fluid is heated and blown out by the blower. The handle is used to adjust the direction of the heated fluid.

[0022] 2 and 3 , an inlet 105 is formed on the left side of a fluid passage 102, and an outlet 106 is formed on the right side. An inlet cover 200 is fitted to the inlet, and an outlet cover 201 is fitted to the outlet. A blower 60 is installed adjacent to the inlet, and a heating assembly 80 is installed adjacent to the outlet. The blower 60 operates to draw fluid into the passage through the inlet, blow the fluid toward the heating assembly to heat it, and then discharge the heated fluid through the outlet. To allow more of the fluid drawn into the blower to be discharged through the heating assembly, silicone covers 70 are fitted to the outside of both the blower and the heating assembly, and the two sets of silicone covers are connected to each other to prevent fluid loss when the blower blows the fluid toward the heating assembly.

[0023] 1 to 3 and 7 to 10, the housing 10 includes a left housing 100 and a right housing 101, and connecting rings 107 are installed on both the left and right sides of the upper part of the housing, wherein an engagement hole 1070 is installed on the connecting ring on one side of the intake port, and a rotary locking groove is installed on the connecting ring on one side of the outlet port, and the rotary locking groove includes an insertion groove 1071 installed on the connecting ring and a rotation groove 1072 connected to the insertion groove, and locking arms 1073 are installed on both sides of the insertion groove, and a stopper post 1074 is installed in the rotation groove, the outlet cover 201 is connected to the housing by the connecting ring, a shielding mesh is installed on the outlet cover, and a locking block 203 is installed on the inner wall of the end connected to the housing, and there is a gap 204 between the locking block and the shielding mesh 202. The locking block is inserted into the pivot groove through the insertion groove, the outlet cover is rotated to insert the locking block into the pivot groove, and the locking arm is placed in the gap, at which point the locking arm generates a lock on the locking block to connect the outlet cover to the housing. To detach the cover, simply rotate it in the opposite direction until the locking block contacts the stopper post, completing the connection between the outlet cover and the housing. The intake cover and outlet cover have the same structure, and the detachable connection between the intake cover and the housing can be completed by facing the locking block toward the engagement opening 1070 and pressing it until the locking block engages into the engagement opening. Both detachable connection methods are applicable to connecting the intake cover, the outlet cover, and the housing.

[0024] Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 6 and 11 to 12, the housing is provided with multiple sets of reinforcing ribs 108 arranged circumferentially. A locking groove 1080 is formed in the center of each reinforcing rib near the blower. An outer boss 700 is provided on the outside of the silicone cover 70 connected to the blower, corresponding to the locking groove, to prevent the blower from rotating inside the housing. An inner convex ring 701 is provided on one end of the silicone cover, located close to the air intake port so that the blower can only be connected to the silicone cover from the opposite side. A stopper ring 104 is also provided at the air intake port to restrict the position of the blower. Fitting the silicone cover around the blower reduces the transmission of vibrations from the blower to the housing and reduces noise during operation. The reinforcing ribs not only increase the strength of the housing, but also reduce the contact area between the silicone cover and the housing, further reducing the transmission of vibrations from the blower. The heating assembly 80 is formed by a heating pipe set 800, which is formed by joining multiple heat tube units 805 in a honeycomb shape. Although the present invention uses a honeycomb shape, the heat tube units 805 may be joined in other shapes. That is, the use of the heat tube units 805 as air guides and their own heat generation are both within the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, the air duct may be formed in a curved or other irregular shape, which will not be described in detail here. An outer mica sheet 801 is installed on the exterior of the heating pipe set, and a silicone cover is fitted to the exterior of the outer mica sheet. An inner mica sheet 803 may be installed in the center of the heating pipe set, and both the outer mica sheet and the inner mica sheet may have a locking groove 804. A mica baffle 802 is installed in the locking groove. The mica baffle is placed at the outlet of the heating pipe set, ensuring a gap between the heating pipe set and the outlet.

[0025] The heating pipe set is connected to the control board and uses its own heat generated when powered on to heat the fluid blown by the fan after it contacts the heat tube, increasing the contact area between the fluid and the heat tube and improving heating efficiency. A heating element is installed between the fan and the heating pipe set. The fan blows the fluid toward the heating element to heat it, and the fluid then passes through the heating pipe set and is blown out through the outlet. This improves air speed and volume, but this method is slightly slower than heat transfer generated by the heating pipe set itself. Furthermore, a mica baffle installed between the heating pipe set and the outlet prevents the outlet temperature from becoming too high, making it safer and more efficient to use. Experimental comparisons have shown that the dryer device of this invention has various advantages over Laifen's blower in use, including significant advantages in air volume, noise, air speed, and air pressure. The specific test conditions, test methods, and test results are shown in Table 1.

[0026] [Table 1]

[0027] Furthermore, the left and right housings 100 and 1011 are connected by a locking structure, and a seal structure is provided at the connection point. The locking structure includes a locking block installed on the left housing and a bump installed on the right housing, and the bump is connected to the locking block to achieve locking. The seal structure includes a seal groove 1001 installed on the left housing and a seal post 1011 installed on the right housing, and the seal post is engaged in the seal groove to achieve sealing.

[0028] The present invention will be described with reference to several embodiments. It should be understood that those skilled in the art will recognize that various modifications and equivalent substitutions can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Furthermore, using the teachings of the present invention, these features and embodiments can be modified to adapt to particular situations and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the utility model registration claims of this application are within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

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2. 2. The dryer device according to claim 1, wherein the honeycomb-shaped air duct is formed by a plurality of heat tube units, and a heat insulating holder is fitted to the outside of the honeycomb-shaped air duct.

3. 3. The dryer apparatus according to claim 2, wherein an insulating baffle is installed between the end of the honeycomb air duct and the outlet, the insulating baffle ensures a gap between the end of the honeycomb air duct and the outlet, and the insulating baffle divides the fluid exiting the honeycomb air duct into at least two parts.

4. 3. The dryer device according to claim 2, wherein the honeycomb-shaped air duct is a heating element, the honeycomb-shaped air duct generates heat after being energized, and the fluid is heated after entering the honeycomb-shaped air duct.

5. 5. The dryer apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a silicone cover is fitted to the outside of the blower, and a silicone cover is fitted to the outside of the heat generating assembly.

6. 6. The dryer apparatus of claim 5, wherein the housing has a plurality of sets of reinforcing ribs that are in contact with and fixed to the silicone cover, some of the reinforcing ribs having locking grooves, an outer boss that corresponds to the locking grooves and is connected to the locking grooves, a stopper ring that is installed on one side of the silicone cover, and the blower can only be connected to the silicone cover from the opposite side, and the silicone cover on the outside of the blower is in contact with one end of the silicone cover on the outside of the heating assembly.

7. The dryer device according to claim 1, characterized in that a shielding mesh is installed in the shielding case, and the two sets of housings are installed with connecting rings, and the shielding case is detachably connected to the housings by the connecting rings.

8. The dryer device described in claim 7, characterized in that a locking block is installed within the shield case, a gap is provided between the locking block and the shield mesh, an engagement port is installed in the connecting ring corresponding to the locking block, and / or a rotary locking groove is installed in the connecting ring corresponding to the locking block, and the locking block is detachably connected to the engagement port and / or the rotary locking groove.

9. 2. The dryer device of claim 1, wherein the housing includes a left housing and a right housing, handles are formed at the bottom of the left housing and the right housing, the control board is disposed in the handles, and a battery is further installed in the handles.

10. The dryer device of claim 9, wherein the left and right housings are detachably connected by a buckle, and a seal structure is installed at the connection point, the seal structure includes a seal post installed on the left housing, and a seal groove is installed on the right housing corresponding to the seal post.

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