Fan Blade Hinge Latch Mechanism for Easy Cleaning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fan designs lack innovative features for easy maintenance and air propulsion efficiency, with prior art devices not adequately addressing the need for a Break-Away/Easy Clean Non-Detachable Fan that can efficiently unfold blades for cleaning and maintain air movement over time.
Innovation Solution
A fan design incorporating a set of blades, a hub, hinges, latches, and latch studs that allow blades to unfold to a 90-degree angle for maintenance, while securely latching them to the hub for efficient air propulsion, including oscillating, box, ceiling, industrial, and outdoor AC unit fans, ensuring economical production and modern air movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If blades are permanently fixed to the hub, then structural strength is improved, but maintenance accessibility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The blade assembly is segmented into detachable components connected by hinges and latches, allowing the blades to be separated from the hub for maintenance while maintaining structural integrity during operation
Solution Approach 2:
The blade connection system transitions from static permanent fixation to dynamic detachable connection, enabling the blades to be in a fixed state during operation and a detachable state during maintenance
2Ease of repair
If blades are made detachable for maintenance, then ease of cleaning is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The blade assembly is divided into separable parts with hinge joints and latch mechanisms, enabling easy detachment for cleaning while using simple, standardized connection components
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of making the entire blade assembly detachable, only the connection points are made detachable through latches, while the hinge provides permanent flexible connection, simplifying the overall structure
3Ease of repair
If blades are hinged to the hub, then maintenance accessibility is improved, but reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The latch mechanism includes safety features and proper engagement designs that prevent accidental detachment, cushioning against potential reliability issues before they occur
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge provides controlled flexibility allowing thermal expansion and contraction while maintaining secure connection, adapting to operational conditions without compromising reliability
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 design enhances maintenance accessibility and air propulsion efficiency, providing a cost-effective solution for modern and future fan applications, ensuring reliable performance for a century or more.
Implementation Method 1
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Implementation Method 2
a set of blades a hub, a set of hinges, a set of latches, and a set of latch studs, to upgrade the prior art device... this is a 'means' for propelling air and moving air around
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AI summary
This invention is a specially designed fans that would feature adjustable blades that would Provide a way of easy cleaning and maintenance it is for all types of fans ceiling fans, box Fans, industrial fans, outdoor AC unit fans, oscillating fans, and individual hospital room fans. Hinged blades can be angled down for easy cleaning and maintenance this is a new improved Fans made up of five assemblies which is a set of blades, a hub, a set of latches, a set of Hinges, a set of latch studs. Fans get so filthy and have been difficult to clean for a century. Now the negative impact filth and dirt have on people with allergies, asthma, colds, emphysema And respiratory problems has been solved with the Break-Away/Easy Clean Non-Detachable Fans forever, history has changed for the new innovative industry of the Break-Away/Easy Clean Non-Detachable Fans.