Bathroom management apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Bathroom management systems inadequately address humidity and mold control, relying primarily on ventilation fans, which are insufficient for drying and dehumidifying, leading to unsanitary conditions and limited functionality for storage and electronic charging.
Innovation Solution
A bathroom management apparatus integrating modular functions such as a towel warmer, sterilizer, refrigeration, charging station, and air conditioning with a blower module that can direct airflow for both personal drying and bathroom dehumidification, along with visual indicators for mode recognition.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If ventilation fans are used for humidity control, then air circulation is improved, but dehumidification effectiveness deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The bathroom management apparatus divides the cabinet into multiple storage spaces (first storage space, second storage space, third storage space) with different humidity control characteristics. The first storage space has enhanced dehumidification for high-moisture items, while other spaces provide general storage, allowing differentiated humidity management throughout the system.
Solution Approach 2:
Different storage spaces are equipped with different humidity control capabilities. The first storage space receives direct dehumidified air from the air conditioner and has enhanced dehumidification function, while other spaces receive ambient air. This creates local quality differences in humidity control to match different storage needs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple functional modules are integrated, then versatility is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The bathroom management apparatus integrates multiple functions into a single cabinet system: storage (multiple storage spaces), dehumidification (air conditioner), heating (heater in first storage space), and air circulation (blower). This multi-functional integration allows the system to perform various bathroom management tasks while occupying a single space.
Solution Approach 2:
The air conditioner and heater are installed within the cabinet structure, with the air conditioner positioned to blow air into the first storage space. The blower is integrated into the cabinet framework, and storage spaces are nested within the cabinet body, creating a compact nested arrangement that reduces overall system complexity.
3Measurement precision
If dehumidified air is directed to specific storage spaces, then humidity control precision is improved, but energy consumption deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies differentiated humidity control to different storage spaces based on their specific needs. The first storage space receives direct dehumidified air and has enhanced dehumidification capability, while other storage spaces receive ambient air from the air conditioner without intensive dehumidification, optimizing energy usage according to local requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The air conditioner blows dehumidified air primarily to the first storage space which has the highest humidity requirements for storing towels and clothes. Other storage spaces receive sufficient ambient air without requiring the same level of dehumidification, applying partial action only where necessary to reduce energy consumption.
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
Enhances bathroom hygiene by effectively controlling humidity, providing versatile storage and charging solutions, and allowing users to choose between personal drying and bathroom dehumidification modes, improving usability and sanitation.
Implementation Method 1
the air conditioning module sucks and blows air inside the cabinet to the blower out module
Implementation Method 2
the blower out module switches a flow of the air blown from the air conditioning module to one of the first air outlet and the second air outlet
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a bathroom management apparatus including a cabinet, a frame provided at an inner side of the cabinet to reinforce stiffness of the cabinet, and having a lower side that is spaced apart from a bottom of the cabinet, a function module including at least one of a towel care module, a sterilizing module, a lock box module, a refrigerating module, and a charging module, and mounted inside the frame, a dryer coupled with the function module and disposed inside the frame, and a vane assembly disposed between the cabinet and a lower side of the frame. A first air outlet is provided for airflow in a forward direction, and a second air outlet provided for airflow in a downward direction. The vane assembly may switch a direction of the airflow received from the dryer through the first air outlet and the second air outlet.