Portable Humidifier Bottle Adapter for Clean, Compact Water Supply
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional humidifiers have large, unwieldy reservoirs that hinder portability, cleaning, and lead to contamination issues due to algae and bacteria growth when water is left unused.
Innovation Solution
A portable humidifier system that includes a detachable bottle adapter allowing the use of disposable water bottles as reservoirs, with a connecting member that securely fits various bottle sizes and connects to a compact base unit for easy transportation and maintenance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of moving object
If a large reservoir is used to hold water for humidification, then the humidifier can operate for longer periods, but the device becomes unwieldy and difficult to transport
Solution Approach 1:
The humidifier system is divided into two separate components: a compact base unit with mist generation capabilities and a detachable reservoir that can be a disposable water bottle. This segmentation allows the base unit to remain small and portable while the reservoir can be replaced as needed, resolving the contradiction between operating duration and portability.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention employs disposable water bottles as reservoirs instead of permanent, large-capacity tanks. These disposable bottles can be easily discarded after use and replaced with fresh ones, eliminating the need to transport large amounts of water or a large reservoir, thus improving portability while maintaining adequate operating duration.
2Quantity of substance
If a large reservoir is used to hold water, then sufficient water is available for mist production, but the reservoir becomes difficult to clean and maintain
Solution Approach 1:
By using disposable water bottles as reservoirs, the invention eliminates the need for cleaning and maintenance of the water storage component. The bottles are discarded after use and replaced with new ones, making the system extremely easy to maintain while still providing sufficient water capacity for humidification operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The reservoir function is extracted from the base unit and implemented as a separate, removable component (disposable bottle). This extraction allows the reservoir to be easily removed and replaced without cleaning, while the base unit remains compact and simple to maintain.
3Duration of action of stationary object
If water is left in a reservoir for a period of time, then the humidifier can be used continuously, but the water becomes contaminated with algae and bacteria
Solution Approach 1:
The disposable water bottle reservoirs are designed for single-use or limited-use cycles. After a short period of storage or after the water is depleted, the bottles are discarded and replaced with fresh ones containing clean water. This eliminates the problem of water contamination from algae and bacteria growth that occurs when water is left standing in reusable reservoirs.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a discard-and-replace strategy where used water bottles are discarded after a short service life and replaced with new bottles. This approach prevents the accumulation of contaminants in the water supply while maintaining continuous availability of clean water for humidification.
4Device complexity
If a fixed reservoir design is used, then the humidifier structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate different bottle sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The base unit is designed with a universal connecting interface that can accommodate multiple types of water bottles with different sizes and shapes. The connecting member incorporates adaptable sealing mechanisms and mounting structures that work with various bottle configurations, allowing a single base unit to serve multiple functions with different reservoir types.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting member between the base unit and reservoir incorporates dynamic or adjustable elements that can adapt to different bottle dimensions. This may include flexible sealing components, adjustable clamps, or elastic mounting structures that maintain a secure connection across a range of bottle sizes while keeping the overall structure relatively simple.
Data Source
AI summary
A portable humidifier that comprises a base unit that produces mist and a connecting member (bottle adaptor) that detachably connects one or more types of reservoirs (disposable water bottles) to the base unit. The connecting member (bottle adaptor) includes a first connecting portion that detachably connects the one or more types of reservoirs (disposable water bottles) to the connecting member, a second connecting portion that detachably connects the connecting member to the base unit.