Modular Air Handling Stack With Magnetic Assembly and Sensing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current small household air handling appliances, such as humidifiers, purifiers, and dehumidifiers, occupy multiple sockets and space, cluttering homes and affecting indoor appearance and living environment due to their standalone nature.
Innovation Solution
A modular air handling system with a base and interchangeable air handling devices that use magnetic attraction and connecting members for easy assembly and space-saving upper-lower stacking, incorporating a top cover with a detection unit and sensors for air quality monitoring.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple standalone air handling appliances are used to meet diverse air quality needs, then functional versatility is improved, but space occupation and power line clutter increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple air handling functions (humidifying, purifying, dehumidifying) into a single integrated appliance. The housing contains multiple air handling devices that can be selectively activated, allowing one device to replace several standalone appliances and reduce space occupation while maintaining functional versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The air handling system is designed with multi-functional capability through interchangeable air handling devices. The base unit can accommodate different functional modules (humidifier, purifier, dehumidifier) that can be stacked or removed as needed, enabling one universal platform to perform multiple air quality functions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple standalone air handling appliances are used to provide diverse air handling functions, then functional versatility is improved, but power line clutter increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent consolidates multiple air handling functions into a single integrated appliance with a unified power supply system. The base unit contains a common power source that can supply power to different functional modules, eliminating the need for multiple separate power lines and reducing power line clutter while maintaining access to diverse air handling functions.
3Device complexity
If traditional air handling devices are designed as standalone units, then structural simplicity is maintained, but space utilization efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a nested structure where air handling devices are stacked vertically on top of the base unit. The devices are arranged in a space-efficient configuration that utilizes vertical space, allowing multiple functional units to occupy minimal floor space while maintaining their individual structural integrity and operational independence.
4Volume of moving object
If air handling devices are made modular and stackable, then space saving is achieved, but assembly and connection complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The air handling system is divided into modular segments: a base unit and multiple interchangeable air handling devices. Each module is designed with standardized connection interfaces that simplify assembly. The segmentation allows for easy stacking and reconfiguration while maintaining structural simplicity through repetitive, standardized components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from horizontal placement of multiple devices to vertical stacking arrangement. By utilizing the vertical dimension, the system achieves space savings without significantly increasing assembly complexity, as the modular design allows for straightforward vertical stacking with standardized connection points.
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 modular design provides versatile functionality, saves space, simplifies installation, and allows for user-friendly operation while ensuring a firm structure and efficient air handling.
Implementation Method 1
a detection fan and a sensor are provided in the spacing between the detection air inlet and the detection air outlet
Implementation Method 2
modular air handling system with a base and interchangeable air handling devices that use magnetic attraction and connecting members for easy assembly
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AI summary
Disclosed is an air handling system, comprising: a top cover (1), a base (5) and at least one air handling device (2, 3, 4) arranged between the top cover (1) and the base (5). An air outlet (102) is arranged on the top surface of the top cover (1), and at least one air inlet (191) is arranged on the bottom surface of the top cover (1); an air inlet is arranged on the bottom surface of the base (5), and at least one air outlet is arranged on the top surface of the base (5); and at least one air inlet (431) is arranged on the bottom surface of the air handling device (2, 3, 4), and at least one air outlet (432) is arranged on the top surface of the air handling device (2, 3,4).