Portable dryer device and fan unit
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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, failing to meet the need for a compact, efficient, and modular solution that can dry multiple items simultaneously and adapt to various spatial requirements.
Innovation Solution
A portable modular dryer device equipped with a fan unit that distributes air and heat through a drying manifold, featuring interchangeable attachments for boots and gloves, and a modular design allowing for easy assembly, disassembly, and mounting on walls, enabling the simultaneous drying of multiple pairs of boots and gloves.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If prior art boot drying structures are used, then they can dry boots and gloves, but they are bulky and non-portable
Solution Approach 1:
The drying device is divided into modular components including a fan unit, heating element, and interchangeable drying attachments that can be assembled and disassembled. This segmentation allows the device to be compact for storage and transport while providing sufficient drying capacity when assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The fan unit serves multiple functions by being able to attach different drying attachments for various items (boots, gloves, shoes, hats). The single fan unit can service multiple attachments, reducing the overall volume needed compared to having separate drying devices for each item type.
2Quantity of substance
If prior art boot drying structures are used, then they can dry one or two pairs of boots, but they cannot accommodate multiple items simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The drying system uses separate interchangeable attachments for different item types (boot attachments, glove attachments, shoe attachments) that can be selectively attached to the fan unit. This allows multiple items to be dried simultaneously by having multiple attachments connected to the single fan unit, increasing capacity without proportionally increasing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The fan unit is designed as a universal base that can accommodate multiple types of drying attachments. A single fan unit can service multiple attachments for boots, gloves, shoes, and hats simultaneously, allowing the device to handle a greater variety and quantity of items without requiring separate dedicated devices for each item type.
3Adaptability or versatility
If prior art boot drying structures are used, then they have fixed construction, but they cannot adapt to different spatial requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The device is constructed from modular components including a fan unit, heating element, and various drying attachments that can be assembled in different configurations. The attachments can be selectively attached or removed based on what needs to be dried and the available space, allowing adaptation to different spatial requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The drying device incorporates flexible positioning capabilities where attachments can be adjusted and repositioned. The modular design allows the user to configure the device according to available space and drying needs, making it dynamically adaptable rather than fixed in a single configuration.
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 device efficiently dries multiple pairs of boots and gloves simultaneously, is easy to transport and store, and can be configured to suit different spatial needs, addressing the limitations of prior art by providing a compact, efficient, and versatile solution for drying various articles of clothing.
Implementation Method 1
heated air heated by a heating element contained within a fan unit
Implementation Method 2
a fan unit that distributes air and heat through the device
Data Source
AI summary
A portable drying device that includes a fan unit that distributes air through the device, at least one drying manifold having a first end, a second end, and at least one outlet between the first end and the second end for distributing the drying air. The device further includes at least one dryer attachment selectively secured to the at least one opening of the at least one drying manifold.