Fan device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing motorized fans lack versatility in positioning and power supply options, limiting their use to specific configurations and requiring cumbersome manual alignment when transitioning between configurations.
Innovation Solution
A detachable fan device with a head assembly and base assembly that includes an articulation mechanism and multiple power sources, featuring a self-aligning receiving portion for easy coupling and decoupling, allowing the fan to operate as a pedestal or standalone unit with adjustable legs and a misting function.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the fan device uses a fixed base assembly, then the structure is simple and stable, but the positioning versatility is limited and cannot adapt to different configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The fan device is divided into a head assembly and a base assembly that can be detachably coupled together. The base assembly includes multiple legs that can be independently positioned, allowing the device to adapt to different configurations and surfaces while maintaining structural simplicity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The legs of the base assembly are designed to be adjustable and repositionable, enabling dynamic adaptation to various positioning requirements. The articulation mechanism allows the legs to move between different positions, providing versatility without requiring a completely different structure for each configuration.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the fan device uses a single power supply, then the device complexity is low, but the operational flexibility and continuous power supply capability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The fan device incorporates multiple power supply options including a rechargeable battery in the head assembly and a DC power supply in the base assembly. This multi-functional power system allows the device to operate in different modes (battery-powered portability or AC-powered continuous operation) without significantly increasing overall system complexity.
3Ease of operation
If the fan device requires manual alignment for coupling, then the coupling mechanism is simple, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to cumbersome alignment procedures
Solution Approach 1:
The receiving portion of the base assembly includes alignment features that automatically guide and align the head assembly during coupling. This self-aligning mechanism eliminates the need for manual alignment adjustments, making the coupling operation simple and intuitive while incorporating necessary alignment complexity into the passive structure rather than the active coupling process.
Data Source
AI summary
A fan device having a first pedestal configuration and a second table-top configuration is provided. In one embodiment, the fan device includes a head assembly having a fan and a motor operatively coupled to the fan. The head assembly can also include an articulation mechanism and a plurality of legs coupled to the articulation mechanism. The fan device can further include a base assembly having a base and a support with a first end coupled to the base and a second end opposite the first end. The support can include a housing and an elongate receiving portion arranged within the housing at the second end of the support. The receiving portion can be configured to receive the plurality of legs to detachably couple the head assembly to the base assembly.