Bidet Nozzle Outlet Drying With Directed Airflow
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bidet apparatuses lack an effective drying mechanism for the nozzle outlet, leading to prolonged drying times and compromised sanitary conditions due to moisture retention, which can result in odor and bacterial growth.
Innovation Solution
A bidet apparatus equipped with a drying device that includes an air blower, a drying duct, and a branch duct to direct air flow to the nozzle outlet, facilitating quick and efficient drying through a movable and adjustable air dispensing system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If natural drying is used without a separate drying operation, then device complexity is reduced, but drying time increases and sanitary conditions deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies pneumatic principles by using an air blower to generate airflow that passes through the drying duct and exits through the nozzle discharge outlet. This pneumatic drying mechanism efficiently removes moisture from the nozzle outlet without requiring complex mechanical moving parts, thus reducing device complexity while significantly decreasing drying time and improving sanitary conditions
2Ease of manufacture
If natural drying is used without a separate drying operation, then manufacturing cost is reduced, but sanitary conditions deteriorate due to moisture retention
Solution Approach 1:
The air blower and drying duct system provides an effective drying mechanism that prevents moisture accumulation on the nozzle outlet. By using airflow to evaporate and remove water, the system prevents bacterial growth and odor formation without requiring complex mechanical structures, making it easy to manufacture while significantly improving sanitary conditions
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 drying device effectively dries the nozzle outlet and its surroundings, preventing odor and bacterial formation, thereby enhancing hygiene and reducing drying time with a simple user operation.
Implementation Method 1
an air blower generating a flow of air, a drying duct coupled to the air blower to provide a passage through which the air generated by the air blower flows
Implementation Method 2
a drying device provided inside the frame and dispensing air to the discharge outlet... effectively dries the nozzle outlet and its surroundings
Data Source
AI summary
A bidet apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise: a nozzle case provided inside of a frame; a nozzle, provided in the nozzle case so as to be movable forward and backward, having a discharge outlet at one end thereof; and a drier, provided inside of the frame, for spraying air toward the discharge outlet. As such, a user can dry a nozzle discharge cutlet by only a simple button operation.