Dryer Stand Air Purification for Hands-Free Infant and Pet Drying
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional dryers lack the ability to dry targets like infants and pets without manual manipulation and have inefficient air purification, producing noise and only purifying air during use, while also occupying significant space.
Innovation Solution
A dryer stand with a seating unit for the dryer, an air purifying device, and a control system that includes a blower fan, filter, and photocatalyst filter, allowing for automatic operation and continuous air purification, minimizing space usage and effectively removing odorous substances.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a dryer is manually gripped and moved for drying operation, then the drying operation can be performed, but it causes inconvenience and user fatigue especially when drying infants or pets
Solution Approach 1:
The dryer stand enables automatic drying operation where the dryer is mounted on the stand and performs drying autonomously without requiring manual gripping or movement by the user. The system self-manages the drying process, eliminating user fatigue and inconvenience while maintaining effective drying functionality.
2Productivity
If multiple air purifiers are provided for indoor air purification, then air purification coverage is improved, but the occupied space and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The dryer stand is designed to perform multiple functions: it serves as a storage stand for the dryer, provides automatic drying operation, and functions as an air purifier. By integrating the air purifying device into the dryer stand structure, the system achieves effective air purification without requiring separate air purifier devices, thus saving indoor space.
3Productivity
If a dryer with air purifying device is used, then air purification is achieved, but the air purification efficiency is low and huge noise is generated
Solution Approach 1:
The air purifying device is specifically integrated into the dryer stand structure with locally optimized components including a filter and blower fan positioned to efficiently purify air in the surrounding area. This localized air purification approach improves efficiency while minimizing noise generation compared to conventional standalone air purifiers.
4Temperature
If conventional dryers are used for drying infants or pets, then low temperature drying is required, but the drying process takes a long time
Solution Approach 1:
The dryer stand performs drying operations autonomously without requiring manual intervention, continuously operating at optimized low temperatures suitable for infants and pets. The automatic operation ensures consistent temperature control throughout the extended drying period, completing the full-body drying process more efficiently than manual methods.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables hands-free drying of targets and continuous air purification, reducing user fatigue and space occupation while efficiently removing harmful odors and pollutants from indoor air.
Implementation Method 1
a blower fan for generating an air flow
Implementation Method 2
a filter disposed in a flow path of air flowing by the blower fan
Data Source
AI summary
A dryer stand including a side cover having a through hole through which air is introduced and discharged, a seat provided above the side cover and allowing a dryer to be positioned thereon and an air purifier disposed in an inner space defined by the side cover, wherein the air purifier includes a fan for generating an air flow, and a filter disposed in a flow path of air flowing by the fan to dry a target object.