Modular Air Purifier System for Customizable Indoor Space Coverage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional air purifiers lack customization options to effectively address varying indoor air quality and space configurations, making it difficult for consumers to find suitable devices for unique residential environments, especially atypical rooms with unusual shapes or designs.
Innovation Solution
A modular air purifying system comprising a base air purifier and portable air purifiers that can be independently operated and charged, with adjustable air guides and wireless charging capabilities, allowing for flexible deployment and enhanced air purification capacity tailored to different indoor spaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a single fixed-size air purifier is manufactured according to predetermined design, then manufacturing cost and design simplicity are improved, but adaptability to various indoor spaces and customization options deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The air purifier is divided into a base unit and multiple detachable secondary air purifiers. The base unit contains the main filter and power supply, while secondary purifiers can be independently attached or removed. This segmentation allows the system to be customized for different space requirements without redesigning the entire device.
Solution Approach 2:
The base air purifier is designed with a universal interface that can accommodate multiple types of secondary air purifiers. The system can function as a single unit or be expanded by attaching one or more secondary purifiers, providing multi-functionality for various indoor space configurations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If modular components are designed for customization, then adaptability to different environments is improved, but device complexity and assembly difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into simple modular components with standardized connection interfaces. The secondary air purifiers are designed as self-contained units that attach to the base through straightforward mechanical or magnetic connections, minimizing assembly complexity despite the modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The secondary air purifiers are designed to nest onto the base unit in a compact configuration. When not in use, they can be stored within or alongside the base, reducing the number of separate parts to manage and simplifying the overall system configuration.
3Ease of operation
If portable air purifiers with wireless charging are designed, then ease of movement and positioning are improved, but power consumption and energy management complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless charging system operates periodically, charging the portable air purifiers when they are docked with the base unit. The air purifiers draw power from the base during charging periods and operate independently during deployment periods, managing energy consumption through periodic charging cycles rather than continuous power supply.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable air purifiers automatically charge themselves when docked with the base unit through wireless charging. The system self-manages power transfer without requiring user intervention, reducing the complexity of energy management while maintaining portability.
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 system provides efficient and customizable air purification, maintaining indoor air quality across various spaces with minimal noise and power consumption, while allowing users to easily move and position air purifiers for optimal performance.
Implementation Method 1
at least one fan in the inner space above the filter to move air through the filter and discharge the air through a plurality of holes formed in an upper portion of the outer wall
Implementation Method 2
a filter in the inner space to filter foreign matter from air
Data Source
AI summary
An air cleaning or purifying system includes a main air cleaner or purifier having an upper seating surface that is at least partially flat and at least one portable air purifier having a base configured to be seated on re lifted from the upper seating surface. The main air purifier and the portable air purifier may each have a filter and a fan. The air main and portable air purifiers may operate together. The portable air purifier may be moved to another room, or may be seated on the main air purifier such that various combinations of air purifying modes and air purifying capacities may be performed.