Modular Manifold Dryer for Multi-Item Portability and Capacity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing boot drying devices are bulky, non-portable, and limited in capacity, often accommodating only one or two pairs of boots or gloves, and lack ease of use, transport, and configuration flexibility.
Innovation Solution
A portable, modular drying device with a distributing manifold, drying manifolds, and hoses that can be easily assembled and disassembled, allowing for simultaneous drying of multiple boots and gloves, featuring a blower device for air distribution and adaptable components for various configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If prior art boot drying structures are designed to accommodate multiple pairs of boots and gloves, then the drying capacity increases, but the device becomes bulky and non-portable
Solution Approach 1:
The drying device is divided into separate modular components including drying manifolds, hoses, and a blower unit that can be disconnected and stored separately. The drying manifolds can be configured in different arrangements and easily assembled or disassembled for storage or transport, allowing the device to accommodate multiple pairs of boots and gloves without being permanently bulky.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable components such as telescopic arms, adjustable connectors, and flexible hoses that allow the drying structure to be dynamically adjusted to fit different spatial requirements. This enables the device to expand when needed for high-capacity drying and contract to a compact form for portability.
2Ease of operation
If prior art drying devices are designed for portability, then ease of transport improves, but the drying capacity is limited to one or two pairs of boots or gloves
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into portable components that can be easily transported separately and assembled when needed. The drying manifolds and hoses can be packed in a compact manner, and the blower unit is designed to be easily attachable and detachable, enabling the user to transport only the essential components while maintaining the capability to dry multiple pairs of boots and gloves when assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The drying device is designed with universal components that can be configured for different drying scenarios. The same set of modular components can accommodate one pair of boots or multiple pairs of boots and gloves by simply rearranging the drying manifolds and hoses, providing multi-functionality without requiring separate devices for different capacities.
3Stability of the object's composition
If prior art drying structures use fixed configurations, then structural stability is maintained, but adaptability to different spatial requirements and article variations is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The drying structure employs dynamic, adjustable components including telescopic arms that can extend or retract, adjustable connectors that can be positioned at different locations, and flexible hoses that can be routed in various configurations. These dynamic elements allow the structure to adapt to different spatial requirements while maintaining stability during operation through secure locking mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is divided into modular segments that can be independently positioned and configured. The drying manifolds can be attached at different locations, hoses can be connected to different ports, and components can be rearranged to suit various article types and spatial constraints, providing high adaptability while each segment maintains its own structural integrity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device efficiently dries multiple pairs of boots and gloves simultaneously, is compact and portable, and can be easily stored or transported, addressing the limitations of prior art by providing a versatile and effective drying solution for various spatial requirements.
Implementation Method 1
a blower device forcing air through the device
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides methods and systems for a portable modular drying device that includes a distributing manifold for receiving a blower device that distributes air through the device, and at least one drying manifold having a first end, a second end, and at least one opening between the first end and the second end for distributing the drying air selectively secured to the distributing manifold. The device further includes at least one drying hose or glove tube selectively secured to the at least one opening of the at least one drying manifold.