Hair Dryer Holder Transforming Between Handle and Support Configurations
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hair dryers lack a convenient mechanism for switching between hand-held and hands-free operation modes, leading to user inconvenience and fatigue, especially when dealing with long hair.
Innovation Solution
A hair dryer with a reversible holder that can metamorphose from a handle configuration to a support configuration via a shape transformation, allowing for quick and easy switching between hand-held and hands-free modes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a separate or integrated modified bracket is provided to enable hands-free operation, then hands-free operation is achieved, but device complexity increases and convenience in use and carrying deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is designed with dynamic transformation capability, allowing it to change shape between a compact handle configuration for hand-held operation and an extended support configuration for hands-free operation. This dynamic structure eliminates the need for separate brackets while providing both operation modes, thereby improving adaptability without permanently increasing device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder serves multiple functions: it acts as a handle during hand-held operation and transforms into a support bracket during hands-free operation. This multi-functional design consolidates what would traditionally require separate components, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining versatility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a separate or integrated modified bracket is provided to enable hands-free operation, then hands-free operation is achieved, but convenience in use and carrying deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The holder dynamically transforms between configurations based on operational needs. During hand-held operation, it maintains a compact handle shape for easy carrying. When hands-free operation is required, it extends into a support configuration. This dynamic adaptation ensures convenience in both modes without requiring separate devices or complex assembly procedures.
3Ease of operation
If the holder is fixed in a handle configuration, then hand-held operation is convenient, but hands-free operation capability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is designed as a dynamic structure that can transform between a compact handle configuration optimized for hand-held operation and an extended support configuration for hands-free operation. This allows the device to maintain ease of operation in hand-held mode while gaining adaptability for hands-free use when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder changes its geometric parameters (length, shape) to adapt between configurations. In the handle configuration, it maintains appropriate dimensions for comfortable gripping. When transformed, it extends to provide adequate support for hands-free operation, thus achieving both convenience and versatility through parameter variation.
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AI summary
Disclosed is a convenient hair dryer, comprising a body and a holder connected thereto, wherein the holder is configured to be reversibly and fast convertible between a handle configuration and a support configuration. The present disclosure may conveniently achieve the switching of the hair dryer between a hand-held operation mode and a hands-free operation mode, and make the use of the hair dryer more flexible and convenient. In addition, the holder achieves fast and flexible adjustment of the air blowing angle, air blowing direction and air blowing height with simple structures.