Dryer Vent Lint Filter Receiver for Duct Buildup Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dryer vent systems suffer from lint buildup, leading to increased drying time, energy wastage, and potential fire hazards due to inadequate lint removal.
Innovation Solution
A lint filter apparatus with a chute having an intake and output passage, a filter receiver, and a removably insertable filter that directs airflow through the filter to capture additional lint, reducing buildup within the dryer ductwork.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a lint filter apparatus is installed in the dryer vent, then lint accumulation is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The filter receiver is nested within the chute structure, with the filter itself nested within the filter receiver. This nested arrangement allows multiple functional components (chute, filter receiver, filter) to be integrated in a compact configuration, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining lint prevention functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The vent system is segmented into distinct functional components: the chute for air flow, the filter receiver for filter housing, and the removable filter for lint capture. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and facilitates easy maintenance by allowing filter removal without disassembling the entire system
2Reliability
If air is directed through the filter, then lint capture is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The filter is positioned to capture lint at a specific point in the air flow path within the chute, rather than requiring the entire air flow path to be filtered. This partial action approach maintains effective lint capture while minimizing the energy required to move air through the filtration 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
The apparatus significantly reduces lint accumulation in dryer ducts, complementing existing lint screens by capturing additional lint and allowing for easy filter cleaning and replacement, thereby preventing overheating and fire risks.
Implementation Method 1
a filter removably insertable into the filter receiver, wherein the filter covers the internal portion of the chute
Data Source
AI summary
A lint filter apparatus is provided. The lint filter apparatus includes a chute with an intake passage and an output passage. The intake passage may be connected with an input duct of a dryer and the output passage may be connected with an exhaust duct. A filter system may be connected to the chute. The filter system may include a filter receiver that extends through an internal portion of the chute. A filter may be removably insertable into the filter receiver, thereby covering the internal portion of the chute.