Misting fan
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Solution Overview
Problem
Misting fans face limitations in being adapted for use in areas far from commercial power sources and lack the capability for large-scale, high-flow rate applications due to power and battery life constraints.
Innovation Solution
A misting fan design featuring a compact structure with a moving wheel for mobility, a telescopic handle for easy transport, and a control module to manage water output, ensuring efficient power use and extended battery life, while maintaining high power output and wide-area coverage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the misting fan is connected to a small battery pack, then the portability and ease of operation are improved, but the power output and battery life are insufficient for large-scale applications
Solution Approach 1:
The power supply system is segmented into multiple battery packs that can be independently connected in series or parallel configurations. This allows the system to be scaled from small portable units to large high-power applications by simply adding or reconfiguring battery modules, resolving the contradiction between portability and power output.
Solution Approach 2:
The battery configuration is made dynamic and adjustable, allowing users to change the electrical connection mode (series/parallel) based on operational needs. This enables the same physical battery packs to provide different power levels and voltage outputs, adapting to both portable and large-scale applications.
2Area of stationary object
If the misting fan is designed for large-scale high flow rate applications, then the cooling coverage area is improved, but the battery life and power consumption become problematic
Solution Approach 1:
The misting fan operates in periodic cycles with adjustable duty ratios, alternating between high-power misting mode and lower-power fan-only mode. This periodic operation reduces average power consumption while maintaining effective cooling coverage, thereby extending battery life for large-scale applications.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes operational parameters including misting intensity, fan speed, and duty cycle based on detected environmental conditions and power availability. This allows optimization of the balance between cooling coverage area and battery consumption duration.
3Power
If the misting fan uses commercial power, then the power output and continuous operation capability are improved, but the adaptability to remote locations without sockets is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The misting fan is designed with universal power supply capability, accepting both commercial AC power and DC battery pack inputs. The system can automatically or manually switch between power sources, making it universally adaptable to both fixed installations with electrical outlets and remote locations requiring portable battery operation.
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
Enables the misting fan to provide large-scale and continuous cooling and humidification in various venues, with improved mobility and power efficiency, allowing for stable operation in diverse environments.
Implementation Method 1
a fan blade and a motor configured to drive the fan blade
Implementation Method 2
a nozzle located on the fan assembly and configured to spray water mist
Data Source
AI summary
A misting fan includes a fan assembly, having a fan blade and a motor configured to drive the fan blade to rotate. A nozzle is provided on the fan assembly and configured to spray water mist. A rack is configured to support the fan assembly, the rack includes an extending portion configured to be placed and extending in a plane. The misting fan is provided with a moving wheel configured to walk, and the moving wheel is provided in the extending portion.