Modular Blowing Apparatus with Expandable Mist and Heating Functions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mist devices are limited to single functions and lack the ability to integrate multiple functionalities, such as steam generation, humidification, and air purification, into a single appliance.
Innovation Solution
A blowing system comprising a blowing apparatus with a control unit that identifies the operating mode of an expansion device through an identity signal, allowing adjustable fan speed and temperature control, and an expansion device with a mist generating unit that can produce mist for various applications, enabling the appliance to expand its functional capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a blowing apparatus is designed for a single function, then the device structure is simple, but the versatility and functional integration are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The blowing apparatus is designed with a universal structure that can perform multiple functions including hair drying, garment steaming, and face steaming by attaching different expansion devices. The control unit automatically identifies the attached expansion device and adjusts operating parameters accordingly, enabling one apparatus to serve multiple purposes without requiring separate devices for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is divided into a main blowing apparatus and separate expandable functional devices. The expansion devices can be attached or detached as needed, allowing the user to have a compact base unit that can be expanded with additional functionality modules. This segmentation maintains the simplicity of the base unit while providing access to multiple functions when needed.
2Ease of operation
If the blowing apparatus automatically identifies and adjusts parameters for different expansion devices, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional control mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit automatically identifies the attached expansion device through electrical pins and contact points, and self-adjusts the operating parameters (temperature, fan speed, heating power) without requiring manual intervention from the user. The system performs self-diagnosis and selfconfiguration, eliminating the need for users to manually set parameters or switch modes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates an identification mechanism that detects the type of expansion device attached through electrical contacts, and provides feedback to the control unit. Based on this feedback, the control unit automatically adjusts the operating parameters to match the requirements of the attached device, creating a closed-loop control system that adapts to different configurations.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the appliance to seamlessly switch between different modes and functions, such as garment steaming, face steaming, and humidification, by controlling fan speed and temperature, thereby enhancing its versatility and usability.
Implementation Method 1
The mist generating unit vibrates the liquid in the container to generate/create the mist
Implementation Method 2
the heating unit heats the mist to reach a temperature
Implementation Method 3
the fan unit blows/sucks the mist out of the expansion device with a rotating speed
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure is related to a blowing apparatus with expandable functions, an expansion device, and an operating method. The blowing apparatus has an electrical interface used to connect one of the expansion devices with various functions. The blowing apparatus has a control unit used to identify an operating mode of the expansion device connected with the blowing apparatus. A control signal is therefore generated. According to the control signal, the control unit controls rotating speed of a fan unit and a heating temperature of a heating unit. The expansion device can be disposed with a mist unit having a container and a mist generating unit. The mist unit sprays the mist to an outlet cap of the expansion device. The blowing apparatus then blows the mist out of the outlet cap by means of the rotating speed of fan unit and the temperature of heating unit.