Airblowing Comb with Direction-Adjustable Baffle

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing airblowing combs with hair drying and styling functions lack the ability to adjust the direction of air blowing, making it inconvenient for users to manage simultaneously with hair dryers.

Innovation Solution

The airblowing comb incorporates a baffle system connected to a driving assembly, allowing the direction of air flow to be adjusted by blocking and exposing air channels through the movement of the baffle plates, enabling the air to be directed differently through the comb teeth.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If an airblowing comb with fixed air direction is used, then the device structure is simple, but the user experience and operational convenience deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser experienceVSAvoiddevice structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the air outlet direction adjustable rather than fixed. The air outlet can rotate or adjust its angle, allowing users to change the air blowing direction according to different styling needs. This dynamic adjustment capability improves ease of operation while maintaining reasonable device complexity through mechanisms like rotating joints or adjustable nozzles.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The airblowing comb is designed with multi-functionality by combining hair combing and hair drying functions in one device. Additionally, the adjustable air direction feature enables the device to handle various styling scenarios (front, back, side hair drying), making it universally applicable for different hair styling needs without requiring multiple separate devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed air channel structure is used, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the adaptability to different styling needs deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveair direction adjustmentVSAvoidmanufacturing process

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The air channel system is segmented into multiple independent channels or sections, each capable of directing air in different directions. This segmentation allows the air outlet to be divided into multiple nozzles or adjustable sections, enabling flexible air direction control while using standard manufacturing techniques for each segment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The air channel structure incorporates dynamic elements such as rotating nozzles or adjustable deflectors that can change the air flow direction. These dynamic components are designed to be integrated into the comb structure using conventional manufacturing methods, balancing adaptability with ease of manufacture.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Productivity

If simultaneous operation of hair dryer and comb is required, then the styling effectiveness is improved, but the operational convenience deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestyling efficiencyVSAvoidoperational convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the hair combing function and hair drying function into a single integrated device. The comb teeth are combined with an air blowing system, allowing users to comb and dry hair simultaneously with one hand-held device. This eliminates the need to coordinate two separate devices, significantly improving operational convenience while maintaining styling effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The device achieves multi-functionality by incorporating both combing and drying capabilities in one tool. The adjustable air direction feature further enhances this universality, allowing the same device to effectively dry hair from different angles and positions, replacing the need for multiple specialized styling tools.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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

This solution allows for adjustable air direction, enhancing user experience by simplifying operation and improving efficiency in hair drying and styling processes.

Implementation Method 1

the driving assembly is configured for moving the baffle, so that the first air outlet is blocked or exposed by the baffle, and the second air outlet is exposed or blocked by the baffle

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectFluid flow control:

Implementation Method 2

a heating assembly (60) configured for heating air that passes through the comb

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectHeating: Heating

Data Source

PatentUS20230346098A1Airblowing comb with direction-adjustable air-blowing and air-heating function

Publication Date: 2023.11.02 ZHENGZHOU WANMAYUN ELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD

AI summary

An airblowing comb, adjustable for direction and with function for heating the blown air, includes a first housing, a second housing connected to the first housing, first comb teeth, second comb teeth, a driving assembly, and a baffle. The driving assembly is configured for driving the baffle to move to cover either the first air outlet or the second air outlet, so as to adjust the wind direction from one side to the other, the blown air may also be preheated.