Backpack Air Blower with Integrated Nozzle Heater
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing heated blower devices for thawing frozen surfaces do not incorporate a solar-powered heating system integrated into a backpack-mounted air blower with a pair of heating elements in the air nozzle.
Innovation Solution
A backpack-mounted air blower device with a motor and exhaust manifold, integrated with a heating unit in the air nozzle and powered by a solar panel, allowing for efficient thawing of frozen surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a heating element is integrated into the air nozzle of a backpack-mounted air blower, then the ability to thaw frozen surfaces is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The heating element is integrated directly into the air nozzle of the backpack-mounted blower, merging the heating function with the existing air delivery system. This combination allows the device to thaw frozen surfaces while maintaining a compact, unified structure rather than adding a separate heating apparatus.
Solution Approach 2:
The air nozzle is designed to serve multiple functions: delivering ambient air for general blowing tasks and delivering heated air for thawing frozen surfaces. This multi-functionality is achieved by integrating the heating element into the nozzle, allowing the same component to handle both heated and unheated air delivery.
2Use of energy by moving object
If a solar panel is mounted to power the heating element, then the energy sustainability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The solar panel mounted on the backpack-mounted blower enables the heating element to power itself using sunlight. This self-service energy system allows the heating function to operate independently without requiring external power sources or grid connectivity, making the device energy-sustainable through autonomous solar power generation.
3Productivity
If a heating element is integrated into the air nozzle, then the thawing effectiveness is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The heating element is integrated directly into the air nozzle structure, merging two components (heating element and nozzle) into a single unified part. This integration simplifies the overall assembly process and reduces the number of separate manufacturing steps required, as the heating element becomes an inherent part of the nozzle rather than a separate attachment.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device effectively thaws frozen surfaces using heated air blown from the backpack-mounted blower, with the solar panel providing a sustainable power source for the heating elements.
Implementation Method 1
a solar panel disposed on the air blower for powering the heating unit
Implementation Method 2
A heating unit is integrated into the air nozzle to heat the air when the heating unit is turned on
Data Source
AI summary
A heated air blower device for thawing a frozen surface includes an air blower which includes a motor and an exhaust manifold each mounted on a backpack that can be worn on a user's back. The motor drives the air blower to urge air outwardly through the exhaust manifold when the motor is turned on and an air nozzle is fluidly attached to the exhaust manifold for receiving the air blown by the air blower. A heating unit is integrated into the air nozzle to heat the air when the heating unit is turned on. In this way the heating unit facilitates the heated air to be directed onto a frozen surface for thawing the frozen surface. Additionally, a solar panel is disposed on the air blower for powering the heating unit.