Carry Bag Dehumidifying Base with Desiccant Compartment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Golf bags lack an effective mechanism to control humidity, leading to issues such as rusting of metal components, degradation of club grips, mold growth, and mildew, which compromise the durability and longevity of both the equipment and the bag.
Innovation Solution
A carry bag equipped with a dehumidifying device featuring a desiccant compartment and aerated hard plate, allowing moisture exchange, and a removable lid, which includes silica gel and bamboo charcoal to absorb moisture and odors, with a zipper for easy access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a dehumidifying device with desiccant compartment is added to the carry bag, then humidity control is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The dehumidifying device is segmented into distinct functional components: a desiccant compartment for moisture absorption, an aerated hard plate for air circulation, and a removable lid for access. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while keeping the overall design manageable and maintainable.
Solution Approach 2:
The dehumidifying device serves multiple functions: it absorbs moisture through the desiccant, provides structural support as a base plate, enables air circulation through the aerated design, and offers protective coverage when closed. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity.
2Ease of operation
If a dehumidifying device with removable lid is added to the carry bag, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The removable lid transforms the dehumidifying device from a static structure to a dynamic system that can be opened and closed. This allows users to easily access the desiccant compartment for refilling or maintenance while maintaining protection and structural integrity when closed, significantly improving ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The removable lid design enables users to easily service and maintain the dehumidifying device by accessing the desiccant compartment without disassembling the entire device. Users can refill desiccant, clean components, or replace parts independently, making the system self-serviceable and improving operational ease.
3Reliability
If aerated hard plate is used to cover the cylindrical sleeve, then moisture exchange is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The aerated hard plate utilizes a porous or perforated structure that allows moisture-laden air to pass through while maintaining structural integrity. This porous design enables effective moisture exchange between the bag interior and desiccant compartment without requiring complex mechanical moving parts, thereby managing manufacturing precision requirements while achieving reliable moisture exchange.
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 dehumidifying mechanism effectively reduces humidity, protecting golf equipment from rust, grip degradation, and mold/mildew, while maintaining hygiene and extending the lifespan of the bag.
Implementation Method 1
a dehumidifying device coupled to the cylindrical sleeve via a fastener, wherein the dehumidifying device comprises a desiccant compartment configured to receive a desiccant
Implementation Method 2
the aerated hard plate is configured to permit exchange of moisture between the inner volume of the sac and the desiccant compartment
Data Source
AI summary
A carry bag is disclosed with an integrated dehumidifying device mounted at its base. The device includes a top aerated plate that allows moisture-laden air from the bag's interior to pass through into a desiccant compartment containing moisture-absorbing materials such as silica gel and bamboo charcoal. Drain holes near the periphery of the plate channel liquid through drainage tubes or aligned holes to a bottom plate with perforations. A bottom lid encloses the device. The system reduces humidity within the bag, protects contents such as sporting equipment from rust and mold, and provides a rigid, elevated base with easy maintenance access.