Detachable Fan Base and Bracket for Uneven Outdoor Surfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fans are limited to being placed on flat ground or low-lying flat desktops, restricting their use in outdoor camping environments with uneven terrain.
Innovation Solution
A fan design that includes a detachable supporting bracket and power supply assembly, allowing it to stand upright on various surfaces, adjust airflow direction, and be suspended, with features like a telescopic rod for height adjustment and a locking mechanism for stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the fan is designed with a fixed base structure, then the manufacturing is simple and cost is low, but the adaptability to different surfaces is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The fan structure is divided into separable components: a fan body and a detachable supporting bracket. The supporting bracket can be attached or detached from the fan body, allowing the fan to adapt to different surfaces (ground, desktop, suspended positions) while keeping the fan body simple and easy to manufacture.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting bracket is designed to provide multiple functions: it can support the fan on the ground, on desktops, or enable suspension from ceilings or trees. This multi-functional component allows a single fan design to operate in diverse outdoor environments without requiring multiple specialized bases.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the fan uses a detachable supporting bracket, then the adaptability to different surfaces is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting bracket is designed as a separate, detachable component from the fan body. This segmentation allows the bracket to provide enhanced adaptability while keeping the fan body simple and easy to manufacture. The bracket can be independently attached or detached based on usage needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting bracket incorporates adjustable elements that allow dynamic reconfiguration of the fan's support structure. This enables the fan to adapt to different surfaces and positions while maintaining a relatively simple overall design through modular, reconfigurable components.
3Ease of operation
If the fan is designed for portability, then the ease of operation is improved, but the stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The detachable supporting bracket can be removed when portability is needed, making the fan easy to carry and transport. When stability is required, the bracket is attached to provide a solid support base. This segmentation allows the user to switch between portable and stable configurations as needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The fan design allows dynamic switching between different operational states: with the supporting bracket attached for stable operation on various surfaces, and without the bracket for portable, easy-to-carry configuration. This dynamic reconfigurability balances portability and stability based on usage requirements.
Data Source
AI summary
A fan is provided, the fan includes a fan head, a power supply assembly and a floor-standing bracket, the floor-standing bracket is configured to support a combination of the fan head and the power supply assembly on a ground; a power bank is received in the power supply assembly and configured to supply power to the fan head, the power supply assembly is detachably connected to the supporting bracket; when the power supply assembly disengages with the supporting bracket, the bottom surface of the power supply assembly acts as a base to contact with a support surface and supports the fan head on the support surface, and a hook attaches to the power supply assembly configured to suspend the combination of the fan head and the power supply assembly.