Pivoting Ironing Board Blower for Even Pressure and Compact Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional steam ironing devices with integrated blower devices face challenges such as large storage space requirements and uneven pressure distribution due to the blower's placement, leading to condensation and inadequate support for ironing.
Innovation Solution
The blower device is integrated into the plane of the ironing board surface, folding inward against the underside, and automatically swings out to an angled operating position when activated, ensuring even pressure distribution and reduced storage volume by being housed flat when not in use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of stationary object
If the blower device is placed close to the ironing board surface to minimize storage space, then the storage volume is reduced, but the pressure distribution becomes uneven with high pressure peaks and sharp decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The blower device is made pivotable relative to the ironing board surface, allowing it to dynamically change its position between a stowed configuration (parallel to the surface) and an operating configuration (angled away from the surface). This dynamic positioning enables the system to optimize both storage space and pressure distribution at different operational states.
Solution Approach 2:
The blower device is positioned at an angle relative to the ironing board surface rather than being parallel to it. This angular positioning in a different spatial dimension allows the air flow to distribute more evenly across the surface area, preventing sharp pressure decreases while maintaining a compact form factor.
2Volume of stationary object
If the blower device is placed parallel below the ironing board surface to minimize storage space, then the storage volume is reduced, but the fan effect is insufficient at the tip of the board
Solution Approach 1:
The blower device is made pivotable relative to the ironing board surface, allowing it to dynamically change its position between a stowed configuration (parallel to the surface) and an operating configuration (angled away from the surface). This dynamic positioning enables the system to optimize both storage space and pressure distribution at different operational states.
Solution Approach 2:
The blower device is positioned at an angle relative to the ironing board surface rather than being parallel to it. This angular positioning in a different spatial dimension allows the air flow to distribute more evenly across the surface area, preventing sharp pressure decreases while maintaining a compact form factor.
3Stress or pressure
If the blower device is positioned to provide even pressure distribution, then the ironing support is improved, but the storage space requirement increases
Solution Approach 1:
The blower device is made pivotable relative to the ironing board surface, allowing it to dynamically change its position between a stowed configuration (parallel to the surface) and an operating configuration (angled away from the surface). This dynamic positioning enables the system to optimize both storage space and pressure distribution at different operational states.
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
This design achieves optimal airflow and pressure distribution up to the tip of the ironing board, preventing condensation and providing effective support for delicate textiles, while minimizing storage space.
Implementation Method 1
a blower device (4) for generating an air stream (5) that flows through an air- and/or vapor-permeable ironing board surface (6)
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AI summary
The device (1) has an ironing board (2) and a steam generator (3) for smoothing iron or iron board. A blowing unit (4) generates air flow (5) that flows through air and/or water permeable ironing surface (6), and a foldable frame (7) is arranged below the ironing surface. The foldable frame is rested in a folding condition in the lower side of the ironing surface, and the blowing unit is integrated in a plane of the ironing surface and/or within the ironing board stayed in an operating position by opening the foldable frame and/or in a stowed position by folding the foldable frame.