Dust Collector Airflow Guide for Nail Beauty Scattering

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional dust collector apparatuses for nail beauty processes are inefficient due to dust scattering, frequent jamming of wind turbines, heat generation, and poor airflow design, leading to inadequate dust collection and safety hazards.

Innovation Solution

A dust collector apparatus with a housing featuring intake and exhaust vent-holes, an airflow generation module using axial or centrifugal fans, and a detachable filter with an airflow guiding system, including upper and lower airflow guides to manage airflow direction and a control module for efficient dust collection and air purification.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If a wind turbine is used to generate airflow suction force, then dust can be collected, but the wind turbine gets jammed with dust requiring periodic cleaning

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedust collection capabilityVSAvoidmaintenance convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent removes the wind turbine component entirely and replaces it with an airflow drawing unit. This extraction of the problematic mechanical part eliminates the jamming issue while maintaining dust collection functionality through a different mechanism that doesn't involve rotating blades that can accumulate dust.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical wind turbine system with an airflow drawing unit that uses airflow guidance structures. This substitution transitions from a mechanical rotating system prone to jamming to a streamlined airflow system that guides dust particles along smooth paths without mechanical obstruction.

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

2Productivity

If a wind turbine is used to generate airflow, then dust collection is achieved, but heat is generated causing odor or explosion hazards

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedust collection capabilityVSAvoidheat generation and safety hazards
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the wind turbine's mechanical rotation system with an airflow drawing unit that relies on streamlined airflow guidance rather than mechanical energy conversion. This substitution eliminates the heat generation associated with mechanical friction and motor operation, removing the source of odor and explosion hazards.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transforms the airflow path into a beneficial feature by designing smooth guidance structures that prevent dust accumulation and facilitate continuous airflow. The airflow itself, rather than being a source of heat through mechanical conversion, becomes the primary mechanism for dust removal without generating harmful thermal effects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

3Productivity

If conventional airflow design is used, then dust is collected, but dust scatters outward due to disturbed airflow

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedust collectionVSAvoiddust collection efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs curved and streamlined surfaces in the airflow guidance structures, including curved guide walls and smooth transitions in the airflow channel. These curved geometries guide airflow and dust particles along smooth paths, preventing turbulence and scattering while maintaining collection efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent optimizes airflow parameters by designing the airflow drawing unit and guidance structures to control flow velocity and direction. The streamlined design maintains laminar flow characteristics, preventing the turbulence that would cause dust scattering, and ensures consistent airflow patterns for reliable dust collection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

4Object-affected harmful factors

If a detachable filter is added for dust filtering, then air purification is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveair quality and dust exposureVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates the filter into the existing airflow drawing unit structure, where the filter serves multiple functions: it captures dust particles, guides airflow, and maintains the structural integrity of the dust collection system. This multi-functional integration adds filtration capability without proportionally increasing overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 effectively captures dust particles, reduces scattering, and provides air purification through deodorization and disinfection, enhancing dust collection efficiency and user safety by minimizing jamming and heat issues.

Implementation Method 1

an airflow generation module, comprising: at least one airflow drawing unit for drawing an airflow in order to form the airflow channel between the intake vent-hole and the exhaust vent-hole

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAirflow generation: Fan

Implementation Method 2

at least one filter detachably arranged at the intake end and used for filtering dust in the air sucked by the airflow drawing unit

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhysical filtration: Filter (physical)

Implementation Method 3

the airflow drawing unit comprises a axial flow fan

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCentrifugal force: Centrifugal Force

Implementation Method 4

the airflow drawing unit comprises a centrifugal fan

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCentrifugal separation: Centrifugal Separation

Data Source

PatentUS20230211269A1Dust collector apparatus
Publication Date: 2023.07.06 COSMEX
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AI summary

A dust collector apparatus includes a housing, an airflow generation module and a filter. The housing has one side formed at least one intake vent-hole and another side formed of at least one exhaust vent-hole. An inner side of the housing has an airflow channel formed between the intake vent-hole and the exhaust vent-hole. The airflow generation module comprises an airflow drawing unit for drawing an airflow in order to form the airflow channel between the intake vent-hole and the exhaust vent-hole, a control module for controlling the airflow drawing unit, and a power module. The filter is detachably arranged at the intake end and used for filtering dust in the air sucked by the airflow drawing unit. The dust collector apparatus of the present invention allows the dust particles to be properly collected by the filter without secondary scattering, and guides the airflow to be exhausted smoothly.