Air Vent Cage Attachment for Drying Wet Weatherproof Clothing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Outdoor clothing items, even weatherproof ones, lose warmth and gripping functions due to moisture from rain or snow, necessitating a quick and convenient drying method.
Innovation Solution
An air vent attachment with a cage member and securing rod system that utilizes airflow from air vents to dry clothing items by securing them to the vent and allowing air to flow through, using a biasing member to maintain attachment and ensure airflow access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If weatherproof clothing items are worn to protect against rain and snow, then warmth and insulation are maintained, but moisture can still penetrate through to the interior causing loss of insulation and warmth
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts the harmful effect of moisture penetration by providing a drying mechanism that uses air vent airflow to evaporate and remove moisture from the clothing interior, transforming the wetting problem into a controlled drying process that restores insulation function
2Productivity
If a drying mechanism is added to utilize air vent airflow, then drying capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device utilizes the existing air vent airflow as the drying medium, eliminating the need for separate fans or power sources. The clothing item itself serves as the drying chamber, and the vehicle's HVAC system provides the drying force, making the system self-sufficient and simple
Solution Approach 2:
The air vent attachment serves multiple functions: it directs airflow into the clothing item, creates a drying chamber, and utilizes the vehicle's existing HVAC system for both heating/cooling and drying purposes, reducing the need for separate dedicated drying components
3Reliability
If the cage member is securely attached to the air vent, then airflow access is ensured, but adaptability to different vent sizes and shapes is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment mechanism includes movable and adjustable components that allow the cage member to adapt to different air vent configurations. The dynamic adjustment capability enables secure attachment while maintaining airflow access across various vent sizes and shapes
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system effectively dries clothing items by circulating air through their cavities, maintaining warmth and grip, and can be adapted to various air vent sizes and shapes.
Implementation Method 1
A biasing member is positioned between the cage member and the outer end of the securing rod to bias the cage member toward the inner end of the securing rod
Implementation Method 2
The system effectively dries clothing items by circulating air through their cavities
Data Source
AI summary
An air vent attachment, such as for drying articles of clothing is provided. The air vent attachment includes a cage member having at least one air conduit extending from an inner surface to an outer surface, the inner surface abutting an exterior surface of an air vent and the outer surface distanced from the exterior surface of the air vent. A securing rod has an inner end and an outer end, the inner end having a securing member and the outer end retaining the cage member. A biasing member is positioned between the cage member and the outer end of the securing rod to bias the cage member toward the inner end of the securing rod.