Body Dryer Air Outlet Layout for Full-Body Moisture Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing body drying apparatuses are inefficient in removing moisture from the entire body, often require complex configurations, occupy excessive space, and fail to effectively dry hard-to-reach areas, leading to inadequate moisture removal and potential bacterial or fungal growth.
Innovation Solution
A drying apparatus with a main body and a moving bar that discharges air through multiple outlets and a duct system, allowing for efficient air flow and targeted moisture removal, with the moving bar moving up and down to cover the entire body and discharge air slantingly for thorough drying.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If a body dryer supplies forced air flow to the entire body, then drying coverage is improved, but drying efficiency deteriorates due to uniform air distribution regardless of body characteristics
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by providing different air flow characteristics to different body regions. The drying apparatus includes multiple air outlets positioned to target specific areas (head, torso, limbs) with appropriate air flow intensity and direction, rather than uniform distribution. This allows efficient moisture removal from each region according to its specific drying needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The drying apparatus is segmented into multiple independent air supply zones with separate control capabilities. Each body region receives air flow through dedicated outlets that can be independently adjusted, allowing the system to address the entire body coverage requirement while maintaining high drying efficiency through localized optimization.
2Area of stationary object
If multiple fans are used to supply air to different body portions, then drying coverage is improved, but device size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple air supply functions into a single integrated housing structure. Multiple fans are positioned within one compact unit that distributes air through various outlets directed at different body regions. This combining approach achieves comprehensive body coverage without requiring separate drying devices for each body part, thus avoiding excessive size increase.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus utilizes spatial arrangement and directional air flow in three-dimensional space to cover the entire body surface. By positioning outlets and fans to create multi-directional air streams that wrap around and reach all body portions, the system achieves comprehensive coverage without proportionally increasing device volume.
3Ease of operation
If a drying apparatus is installed on the bathroom floor, then accessibility is improved, but floor space occupation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent describes a movable drying apparatus that can be relocated as needed. The device incorporates wheels or movable bases allowing it to be easily positioned in front of the user and then moved to compact storage spaces when not in use. This dynamic mobility provides full accessibility during operation while minimizing floor space occupation during storage.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus transitions from occupying horizontal floor space to utilizing vertical storage space. When not in use, the movable device can be stored upright against a wall or in a vertical corner, converting its spatial footprint from two-dimensional floor occupation to minimal three-dimensional corner utilization, thus preserving bathroom floor area.
4Productivity
If air outlets are positioned to discharge air toward the front of the main body, then moisture removal from upper body is improved, but coverage of lower body and feet is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The air outlet system is segmented into multiple groups positioned at different heights and angles. Upper outlets discharge air forward to effectively dry the head and torso, while lower outlets positioned near the base discharge air downward and forward to target the legs and feet. This segmentation ensures comprehensive coverage of all body regions with optimized air flow direction for each zone.
Solution Approach 2:
The outlet arrangement employs asymmetric positioning and angular orientation to match the geometry of the human body. Air outlets are strategically placed at various heights and tilted at different angles to direct air flow along the contours of the body, ensuring that both upper and lower regions receive adequate air exposure for effective moisture removal.
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 apparatus efficiently removes moisture from the body, reducing the risk of bacterial or fungal growth and minimizing space occupation, while allowing for easy maintenance and user convenience.
Implementation Method 1
a fan assembly (160) to generate a flow of air
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AI summary
A drying apparatus includesa main body composed of a front end frame and a rear end frame. A fan receiving part may be disposed on the upper end of the front end frame and protruding forward therefrom, and a fan assembly may be located in the fan receiving part. The open part may be disposed at the lower part of the fan receiving part of the front end frame, and the outlets may be located along the upper end edge and opposite edges of the open part. Air may be delivered to the outlets through the duct disposed at the main body.