Dual-Function Hair Tool Holder with Rotating Heat Dissipation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for storing and supporting heatable hair styling tools do not effectively manage heat dissipation and tool positioning, leading to potential damage from overheating and inconvenient storage.
Innovation Solution
A dual-function tool holder with a clam-shell configuration, featuring rotatable halves that transition from a facing to an end-to-end alignment, incorporating spines for heat dissipation and insulation, and supports for cord management, allowing safe storage and use of heatable tools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If heatable tools are stored in a closed holder, then storage convenience is improved, but heat dissipation is hindered leading to overheating
Solution Approach 1:
The holder transitions from a static closed storage position to a dynamic open cooling position. The rotatable first half allows the holder to change its configuration based on whether the tool is being stored or cooled, enabling both storage convenience and heat dissipation at different times.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder alternates between closed storage mode and open cooling mode periodically. After storing a hot tool in the closed position, the holder is rotated to the open position to allow heat dissipation, then returned to closed position for storage, creating a periodic cycle of storage and cooling.
2Ease of manufacture
If the holder structure is simplified, then manufacturing cost is reduced, but heat dissipation effectiveness is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is segmented into a first half and a second half that can rotate relative to each other. This segmentation allows the creation of spaced relationships and air flow paths without requiring complex internal structures or multiple components, achieving effective heat dissipation through a relatively simple segmented design.
3Temperature
If the holder remains in open position for cooling, then heat dissipation is improved, but storage accessibility is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The holder uses dynamic positioning with the first half rotatable between open and closed positions. This allows the holder to be in the open position for heat dissipation when needed, and easily transition to the closed position for storage accessibility, providing both functions at different times rather than compromising either.
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 tool holder effectively dissipates heat, prevents overheating of the holder itself, and provides a convenient method for storing and supporting heatable tools, ensuring safe usage and easy transition between storage and operational positions.
Implementation Method 1
A plurality of spines extend from an inner surface of the body at least partially into the cavity. The spines are sized and configured to support a portion of a heatable tool inserted into the cavity in a spaced relationship with the inner surface of the body.
Implementation Method 2
The first half and the second half are rotatable about an axis of rotation defined by the rotation element from a first configuration to a second configuration. In the first configuration the first half and the second half are in a facing relationship and define a cavity therebetween.
Data Source
AI summary
A tool holder includes a body including a first half and a second half. The first half and the second half define an opening at a proximal end and an appliance cavity therebetween. A rotation element couples the first half of the body to the second half of the body. The first half and the second half are rotatable about an axis of rotation defined by the rotation element from a first configuration to a second configuration. In the first configuration the first half and the second half are in a facing relationship and define a cavity therebetween. In the second configuration the first half and the second half are in an end-to-end relationship and aligned on a longitudinal axis.