Hinged Carrying Case for Portable Cordless Fan
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of specialized carrying cases for portable cordless fans with removable horizontally oriented fan blades that provide secure storage and transport, as existing solutions are either nonexistent or inadequate for such configurations.
Innovation Solution
A hard-plastic carrying case with specific recess structures and a hinge mechanism that allows for secure storage and transport of the fan components, including removable fan blades, a power module, and a remote controller, ensuring no movement during transport and easy access for use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a carrying case is designed for portable cordless fans with removable horizontally oriented fan blades, then secure storage and transport of all fan components is achieved, but the case structure becomes complex with multiple specific recess structures required
Solution Approach 1:
The carrying case is divided into multiple specialized recess structures: a first recess for the fan base, a second recess for horizontally oriented fan blades, a third recess for the power module, and a fourth recess for the remote controller. Each recess is specifically shaped to secure its corresponding component, preventing movement during transport while maintaining an organized layout that simplifies the overall design.
Solution Approach 2:
The carrying case employs a nested arrangement where smaller components are stored within dedicated recesses that are themselves contained within the larger case structure. The fan blades are stored in a recess that is positioned within the overall case volume, and the power module and remote controller occupy additional nested recesses, creating an efficient space-utilization hierarchy.
2Ease of operation
If a hinge mechanism with locking means is added to the carrying case, then easy access and secure closure are achieved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge mechanism and locking means are integrated into a single unified system. The hinge connects the lid to the base of the carrying case, allowing easy opening and closing, while the locking means is incorporated into the same structural assembly to secure the lid in the closed position. This merging of functions reduces the number of separate components and simplifies the overall mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking means is designed to automatically engage when the lid is closed, securing the fan components without requiring manual intervention. The hinge mechanism naturally guides the lid into the locked position, and the locking means activates through the closing motion itself, eliminating the need for separate locking actions or complex control systems.
3Stability of the object's composition
If specific recess structures are provided for each fan component, then component organization and protection are improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The carrying case is designed with distinct segmented recesses for each fan component: the fan base, horizontally oriented fan blades, power module, and remote controller each have their own dedicated recess. This segmentation allows for standardized manufacturing of each recess type that can be integrated into the overall case structure, simplifying production through modular design approaches.
Solution Approach 2:
Each recess in the carrying case is designed with specific local qualities tailored to its intended component: the first recess has characteristics suited for the fan base, the second recess is configured for horizontally oriented blades, the third recess accommodates the power module, and the fourth recess fits the remote controller. This localized optimization allows each recess to be manufactured using appropriate techniques while maintaining overall case integrity.
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AI summary
A carrying case configured for a portable cordless fan is disclosed herein. Such a disclosed carrying case allows for storage and transport of the subject cordless fan with a provision of certain recess structures at specific locations therein for placement of the components of such a fan with facilitated storage, closure, and transport, as well as opening and access thereto. Such a carrying case is hinged for opening and closing with locking means leading from one top edge to the opposite top edge. Such a hinged mechanism and closing mechanisms allows for proper stowage of removable fan blades without potential for such blades escaping or falling out upon opening of the case itself after transport. A remote and power module are also provided with the subject fan with proper retaining recesses within the internal portion of the case, as well.