Drying apparatus
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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 streamlined configuration that uses complex air flows, a divided duct system, and a moving bar to efficiently discharge air to various parts of the body, including a duct with separate air paths and a moving bar that can be separated from the main body for enhanced mobility and effectiveness.
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 flow not adapting to body characteristics
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements 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 customized air flow patterns, allowing each region to receive air flow optimized for its specific drying needs rather than uniform air flow across the entire body.
Solution Approach 2:
The drying apparatus segments the air flow system into multiple independent outlets and zones. Each outlet can be controlled separately to provide targeted drying to specific body parts, enabling the system to adapt to the characteristic shape and moisture distribution of different body regions, thereby improving both coverage and efficiency.
2Adaptability or versatility
If dry booth is installed in bathroom, then drying function is provided, but space occupation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The drying apparatus is designed as a multi-functional unit that can be integrated into existing bathroom infrastructure. It combines drying functionality with space-efficient mounting options, allowing it to serve multiple purposes (drying different body parts, adjustable air flow directions) while occupying minimal bathroom space through wall-mounted or compact designs.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus employs a compact, nested structure where components are arranged efficiently within a small footprint. The housing contains integrated elements such as air outlets, control mechanisms, and mounting structures in a space-saving configuration that minimizes the overall space required in the bathroom environment.
3Adaptability or versatility
If stand-type body drying equipment is installed on floor, then drying 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 the same drying capability while occupying significantly less floor area, effectively moving the solution from a two-dimensional floor footprint to a three-dimensional wall-integrated structure.
4Area of stationary object
If multiple fans are used for air supply, then drying coverage is improved, but device size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple air supply functions into a single integrated fan unit. Rather than using multiple separate fans distributed throughout the apparatus, the design consolidates the air generation function into one central fan that distributes air through multiple outlets via ducts and channels, reducing the overall device volume while maintaining comprehensive drying coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces ducts and air channels as intermediary elements that distribute air from a single fan to multiple outlets. These intermediaries enable one fan to effectively perform the work of multiple fans by directing air flow to different body regions, thereby reducing device size while preserving drying coverage.
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, while minimizing space occupation and noise, and can be operated automatically or manually, providing customizable drying conditions.
Implementation Method 1
a fan assembly disposed at the rear surface of the main body to generate air flow
Implementation Method 2
a heater disposed at the rear surface of the main body to heat the air flow generated by the fan assembly
Data Source
AI summary
A drying apparatus is proposed. A main body (100) may constitute the frame of the drying apparatus. A front end frame (102) and a rear end frame (106) may constitute the exterior of the main body (100). A moving bar (230) may discharge air while moving up and down along the front surface of the main body (100). A duct (130) may be installed in the main body (100), and air flown by a fan assembly (160) may be separated in the duct and be discharged to a user through the edges of the front surface of the main body to dry the user. A drive assembly (210) moving the moving bar (230) up and down may be installed in the installation space (150) defined in the duct (130).