Detachable LED Panel Nail Dryer With Magnetic Mounting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional LED nail dryers require frequent replacement of LED lamps due to their limited lifespan, and existing solutions for replacing these lamps are cumbersome, leading to inefficiencies in nail polish drying.

Innovation Solution

The design of an LED nail dryer with detachable LED panels that utilize magnets and a fitting structure for easy replacement, allowing for secure and efficient swapping of LED modules, including concave mirror plates for enhanced light reflection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Duration of action of stationary object

If LED lamps are used as light sources in conventional nail dryers, then the drying function is provided, but the LED lamps require frequent replacement due to limited lifespan

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelifespan of LED lampsVSAvoidease of replacement
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The nail dryer is divided into modular components: the housing, the LED panel, and the magnet assembly are separate replaceable parts. This segmentation allows the LED panel to be easily removed and replaced without replacing the entire device, solving the problem of frequent LED lamp replacement while maintaining ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a system where depleted LED panels can be easily discarded and replaced with fresh ones. The magnet assembly remains in the housing and retains its value, while only the consumable LED panels are replaced, recovering the non-consumable structural components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #34Discarding and recovering

2Ease of operation

If LED panels are made detachable for easy replacement, then replacement simplicity is improved, but secure fitting during operation must be ensured

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimplicity of replacementVSAvoidsecure fitting of LED panels
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses magnetic attraction as a counterforce to gravity and handling forces. The magnet assembly creates a holding force that secures the LED panel in place during operation, counteracting any forces that might dislodge it, while allowing easy removal when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #8Anti-weight (Counterweight)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical fastening systems (screws, clips, or adhesives) with a magnetic field-based retention system. This substitution provides both secure holding during operation and easy detachment when replacement is needed, achieving both reliability and ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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

This solution extends the lifespan of the nail dryer by simplifying the replacement process of LED panels, ensuring consistent performance and reducing user inconvenience, while maintaining effective nail polish drying.

Implementation Method 1

Each of the plurality of LED panels may be detachably fitted into a respective one of the plurality of sockets via at least one magnet or at least one fitting structure

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic attraction: Magnetism

Implementation Method 2

Each of the plurality of LED panels may have at least one concave mirror plate. At least one LED may be disposed in a center of each concave mirror plate

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight reflection: Reflection

Data Source

PatentUS11896106B2LED nail dryer
Publication Date: 2024.02.13 CODI N CODI INC
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  • US11896106B2 patent drawing
  • US11896106B2 patent drawing

AI summary

According to an embodiment, a light emitting diode (LED) nail dryer comprises a cover having a front surface and a rear surface, the rear surface having a rear opening, a bottom plate coupled with the cover and having a bottom opening extending to the rear opening, an internal body formed on the bottom plate in the cover and having a plurality of sockets, and a plurality of LED panels. The plurality of sockets of the internal body may be arranged in a dome shape. Each of the plurality of LED panels may be detachably fitted into a respective one of the plurality of sockets via at least one magnet or at least one fitting structure.