Cordless Hair Dryer With Ionizing Solution And Wireless Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional hair dryers cause hair brittleness and damage, and their power cords restrict stylist movement, limiting convenience in professional salons.
Innovation Solution
A cordless hair dryer with an ionizing solution that uses a translucent, removable reservoir and resonant inductive coupling to generate power, converting an ionized vapor for styling while allowing for wireless charging and versatile attachments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a power cord is used to supply power to the hair dryer, then reliable power supply is achieved, but stylist mobility is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical power cord connection with a wireless power transfer system using electromagnetic induction. The base unit generates an oscillating magnetic field that induces current in the hair dryer's coil, eliminating the need for a physical power cord connection during styling operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an electromagnetic field as an intermediary between the base unit and the hair dryer. This field acts as a mediator to transfer energy wirelessly, allowing the stylist to move freely while maintaining power supply through the oscillating magnetic field generated by the base.
2Productivity
If conventional heating is used to dry hair, then drying efficiency is achieved, but hair brittleness and damage occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the physical-chemical parameters of the air used for drying by ionizing it. The ionized air has different properties than conventional heated air, allowing it to dry hair more effectively while reducing damage through the presence of ions that may help seal the hair cuticle and retain moisture.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses ionized air, which contains highly reactive ions, to interact with the hair surface. This accelerated chemical interaction helps to seal the hair cuticle and protect against damage while maintaining efficient drying performance.
3Ease of operation
If wireless power transfer via resonant inductive coupling is implemented, then stylist mobility is enhanced, but power transfer efficiency may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs periodic oscillating magnetic fields at resonant frequencies to transfer power wirelessly. The base unit generates oscillating currents that create time-varying magnetic fields, which induce corresponding oscillating currents in the hair dryer's coil, enabling efficient wireless power transfer while maintaining stylist mobility.
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
Prevents hair brittleness and damage by applying ionized vapor, enhances stylist mobility with cordless operation, and provides efficient power transfer through wireless charging and versatile attachment options.
Implementation Method 1
When separated from the hair dryer, the cradle transfers electric power to the hair dryer via resonant inductive coupling, creating an oscillating magnetic field which is converted to electric power by components within the hair dryer.
Implementation Method 2
The hair dryer heats the solution into a vapor, and may then be used to apply the ionized vapor to a salon client's hair while styling it
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AI summary
A hair dryer with an ionizing solution provides a translucent reservoir which contains an ionized solution. The hair dryer heats the solution into a vapor, and may then be used to apply the ionized vapor to a salon client's hair while styling it, to prevent brittleness, damage, and split ends. In one embodiment a cradle is provided for recharging a handheld hair dryer and storing various attachments which are ready for immediate use. When separated from the handheld hair dryer, the cradle transfers electric power to the hair dryer via resonant inductive coupling, creating an oscillating magnetic field which is converted to electric power by components within the hair dryer. A second embodiment provides a standing hair dryer. The hair dryer also provides wireless internet and power outlets for mobile electronic devices.