Coiled Air Duct Hose Storage for Compact Hair Grooming Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pet hair grooming devices face challenges in miniaturization due to exposed air duct hoses, which increase the device's footprint and complicate mechanical architecture, while detachable hoses raise production costs.
Innovation Solution
A storage structure for the air duct hose, comprising a first-side host, second-side host, and connecting member, with a coiled design and magnetic guidance, allowing the hose to be stored within the device, and an internal power supply for electrical accessories.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the air duct hose is exposed outside the device, then the device structure is simple, but the overall footprint increases and miniaturization is hindered
Solution Approach 1:
The air duct hose is coiled and stored within the storage space formed between the first-side host and second-side host, nesting the hose inside the device body rather than exposing it externally. This nesting approach reduces the overall footprint while maintaining device functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The hose storage utilizes the three-dimensional space between the oppositely arranged hosts by coiling the hose around the connecting member. This transforms the hose from a linear external extension to a compact three-dimensional arrangement within the device interior, reducing footprint without compromising simplicity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the air duct hose is made detachable, then the device becomes more flexible, but additional mounting structures are required which complicate mechanical architecture and raise production costs
Solution Approach 1:
The air duct hose is integrated with the connecting member through coiling storage, merging the hose management function with the structural connecting member. This eliminates the need for separate detachable mounting structures while maintaining flexibility, as the hose can still be accessed and connected through the simplified integrated design.
3Area of stationary object
If the air duct hose is stored within the device, then the footprint is reduced, but the internal structural space becomes severely limited making optimal component layout challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into distinct functional zones: the storage space between the first-side host and second-side host for hose coiling, and the air chambers for suction functionality. The connecting member serves as a central structural element that organizes the hose storage while maintaining air flow pathways, creating an optimized segmented layout that fits within limited space.
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
Enables compact storage of the air duct hose, simplifying the device's structure and reducing its overall size, while maintaining usability and reducing production costs.
Implementation Method 1
the second guide magnet applies a magnetic attraction force to the first guide magnet for directional guidance when the air duct hose is being stored in the storage space
Data Source
AI summary
A storage structure for an air duct hose of a hair grooming device is provided, including a first-side host, a second-side host, a connecting member and an air duct hose. The first-side host is configured opposite to the second-side host, thus defining a storage space. The connecting member is disposed within the storage space, one end of the connecting member is connected to the first-side host and the other connected to the second-side host. An air intake port is provided on the connecting member and connected to the air duct hose. The air duct hose is coiled around the connecting member and stored within the storage space. With above configuration, the hair grooming device provides sufficient storage space for the air duct hose. This allows the hose to be made adequately long without occupying excessive space, thereby better aligning with the compact and portable design concept.