Body Drying Airflow 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 simplified configuration that uses complex air flows, a moving bar to direct air to various body parts, and a duct system to efficiently deliver air, allowing for effective moisture removal from the torso, lower body, and upper body, including hard-to-reach areas, while minimizing space occupation.
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 (torso, limbs, head) 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 outlets and control mechanisms. Each zone can be independently adjusted to provide optimized air flow for different body parts, enabling both comprehensive coverage and region-specific efficiency.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a dry booth is installed in the bathroom, then drying function is added, but space occupation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The drying apparatus is designed to be nested within or integrated into existing bathroom infrastructure, such as mounting on walls or positioning in corners. This allows the drying function to be added without requiring a separate dedicated space, effectively nesting the new function within the existing bathroom environment.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus is designed to perform multiple functions within a compact form, potentially combining drying with other bathroom functions, thereby reducing the need for additional dedicated space while maintaining versatility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If stand-type body drying equipment is installed on the floor, then drying capability is provided, but floor space occupation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from floor-based installation to wall-mounted or vertically oriented configuration. By utilizing vertical space and wall surfaces instead of horizontal floor space, the apparatus provides drying capability while minimizing occupation of valuable floor area.
4Area 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 apparatus with coordinated outlets. Rather than using separate fans for each body region, the system uses one or more fans that distribute air through multiple strategically positioned outlets, combining multiple functions into a unified compact design.
5Adaptability or versatility
If a complicated configuration with multiple outlets and blowing means is used, then drying functionality is enhanced, but device complexity and size increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple blowing means and outlets into an integrated system where a single fan or coordinated fan assembly serves multiple discharge points. This merging approach maintains comprehensive drying functionality while significantly reducing overall device complexity compared to having separate blowing means for each outlet.
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 entire body, including hard-to-reach areas, reduces space requirements, and enhances drying efficiency by using a combination of air flows and a moving bar to ensure thorough drying, thereby preventing bacterial or fungal growth.
Implementation Method 1
a fan assembly to generate a flow of air
Data Source
AI summary
A drying apparatus is proposed. The main body (100) may constitute the frame of the drying apparatus. The fan receiving part (104) may be provided in an upper part of the main body (100), and the fan assembly (160) may be installed in the fan receiving part (104). In the fan receiving part (104), the fan of the fan assembly (160) may be relatively located at a side of a rear end of the main body (100), and a fan motor (170) may be relatively located at a side of the front end of the main body (100). Accordingly, outside air may be introduced through the side edges of the rear end of the main body (100); may flow through a filter assembly (180) directly to the fan housing (162); and may flow through the air exit (169) of the fan housing (162) directly to the duct (130).