Outdoor Fan With Atomization, Audio, and Multi-Direction Shaking

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing fans have a single function, failing to meet the diverse needs of users in terms of air circulation, humidification, and entertainment.

Innovation Solution

A multifunctional outdoor fan that includes a shaking mechanism, atomization assembly for humidification, audio playing capabilities, and a remote control system, along with a display screen and power output feature, enhancing its functionality beyond traditional fans.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fan is designed with multiple functions (shaking, humidification, audio playback, lighting), then the versatility and user satisfaction are improved, but the device complexity and structural complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefunctional versatilityVSAvoidstructural complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies multi-functionality by integrating shaking mechanism, humidification system, audio playback module, lighting assembly, and remote control into a single fan device. The fan head can shake in multiple directions, the water tank provides humidification through atomization, the audio module enables music playback, and the lighting assembly provides illumination, making one device serve multiple purposes simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges multiple independent functional modules into a unified structure. The shaking motor, atomization assembly, audio playing assembly, lighting assembly, and remote control are combined within the fan base and fan head structure, allowing coordinated operation through a single control system while reducing the need for separate devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the fan head is made detachable and adjustable for shaking in multiple directions, then the adaptability is improved, but the ease of operation and assembly complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveshaking direction adjustabilityVSAvoidassembly simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the fan into detachable components: the fan head can be separated from the fan base, and the fan blades can be adjusted independently. This segmentation allows the fan head to be positioned at different angles and orientations for shaking in multiple directions while simplifying assembly and disassembly operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic adjustability through the shaking motor that can rotate the fan head in multiple directions, and adjustable fan blades that can be positioned at different angles. This dynamic configuration allows the fan to adapt to different usage scenarios while maintaining operational simplicity through automated control mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If the water tank and atomization assembly are integrated into the fan head, then the humidification function is improved, but the device complexity and maintenance difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehumidification capabilityVSAvoidmaintenance simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the water tank and atomization assembly as separate, detachable components from the main fan body. The water tank can be removed independently for refilling and cleaning, and the atomization assembly can be accessed separately for maintenance. This extraction simplifies maintenance operations while maintaining the humidification function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent designs the water tank as a removable component that can be easily taken out for cleaning and refilling. The atomization assembly is configured to allow periodic maintenance and component replacement. This design enables users to maintain the humidification function with minimal effort by simply removing and cleaning the water tank and atomization parts.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #34Discarding and recovering

4Adaptability or versatility

If the fan base includes multiple components (battery, audio assembly, shaking motor, lighting), then the functionality is improved, but the weight and balance complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveintegrated functionalityVSAvoidfan base weight
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies nesting by placing multiple components within the fan base structure: the battery is housed in a dedicated compartment, the audio playing assembly is integrated into the base body, the shaking motor is mounted on the base, and the lighting assembly is incorporated into the fan head structure. This nested arrangement consolidates multiple functions into a compact base unit while managing weight distribution.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

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 fan provides enhanced air circulation, humidification, entertainment options, and convenience through its multifunctional features, including shaking, humidifying, audio playback, and mobile power supply, while allowing intuitive control and display of operational status.

Implementation Method 1

The shaking motor is mounted on the fan base. The shaking motor is connected to the rotating shaft of the fan head. The fan head is fixed to a supporting frame having a U-shaped structure.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical vibration: Vibration

Implementation Method 2

The rotation shaft is provided with an atomization assembly. The atomization assembly is in communication with the water tank through a water tube. The water tank supplies water to the atomization assembly through the water tube. The atomization assembly is provided with an atomization port.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAtomization: Aerosol

Implementation Method 3

Air circulation around the fan can be accelerated by driving rotation of its fan blades.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFluid flow: Convection

Implementation Method 4

a lamp panel is arranged around the atomization port. The lamp panel is provided with lamp beads.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Implementation Method 5

The sound apparatuses are symmetrically mounted at two opposite ends of the fan base. The sound apparatuses are provided with sound cavities and vibrating membranes. The vibrating membranes are provided with speaker grilles.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroacoustic conversion:

Data Source

PatentUS12467480B1Multifunctional outdoor fan
Publication Date: 2025.11.11 XIAO WENLONG
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AI summary

Disclosed is a multifunctional outdoor fan. The multifunctional outdoor fan includes a fan base, a fan support, and a fan head. The fan head is provided with a rotating shaft, fan blades mounted on the rotating shaft, and a fan grille mounted outside the fan blades. The fan grille is provided with a water tank, the water tank is provided with a water injection port, and the water injection port is connected to a water tank cover. The rotation shaft is provided with an atomization assembly, the atomization assembly is in communication with the water tank through a water tube, the water tank supplies water to the atomization assembly through the water tube, and the atomization assembly is provided with an atomization port.