Portable Clothing Drying Surface With Uniform Airflow Layout
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing inflatable clothing drying devices are limited by their large space requirements, low capacity for simultaneous drying, uneven airflow distribution, and cumbersome storage, making them inconvenient for travel and outdoor use.
Innovation Solution
A portable travel clothing drying device with a flat or bag-like design that allows garments to be laid flat for drying, featuring adjustable airflow channels and outlets, protrusions for airflow guidance, and a flexible connecting port for various blowers, enabling efficient and uniform drying of multiple garments while being easily foldable for storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If inflatable drying devices are used to create a drying environment, then drying functionality is provided, but portability and ease of use deteriorate due to fixed structures and large size
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into multiple collapsible panels that can be folded together to form the drying chamber when needed, and collapsed into a compact bundle for storage. This segmentation allows the device to transition between functional and portable states, resolving the contradiction between maintaining drying functionality and improving portability.
Solution Approach 2:
The drying chamber structure transitions from a fixed inflatable form to a dynamic collapsible design that can change its volume and shape. The panels are designed to expand when air is introduced and collapse when air is removed, allowing the device to adapt between providing sufficient drying space and occupying minimal storage space.
2Reliability
If inflatable designs are used to provide drying functionality, then a drying environment is created, but storage space increases and portability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The collapsible panels are designed to nest within each other when collapsed, similar to nested dolls. Each panel can be folded into the space created by adjacent panels, resulting in a compact cylindrical or conical bundle that occupies minimal storage space while maintaining the ability to expand into a functional drying chamber.
Solution Approach 2:
The device uses flexible fabric panels instead of rigid inflatable structures. These thin, flexible panels can be easily folded and compressed, dramatically reducing storage volume while still providing sufficient structural integrity when assembled and inflated to create the drying environment.
3Reliability
If existing inflatable designs are used, then drying capability is provided, but capacity for simultaneous drying is limited to single garment
Solution Approach 1:
The device transitions from a single-chamber vertical design to a multi-chamber horizontal arrangement. Multiple drying chambers are connected in sequence, allowing garments to be laid flat across multiple chambers simultaneously. This dimensional change from vertical to horizontal space utilization significantly increases drying capacity while maintaining structural feasibility.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple drying chambers are merged into a single integrated device structure, sharing common airflow channels and control mechanisms. This merging allows the device to function as a unified system capable of drying multiple garments simultaneously, increasing productivity while avoiding the need for multiple separate devices.
4Reliability
If existing inflatable designs are used, then drying function is provided, but airflow distribution becomes uneven resulting in poor drying results
Solution Approach 1:
Different regions of the drying chamber are equipped with localized airflow outlets distributed across the inner surface of each panel. This local quality approach ensures that air is delivered uniformly across all areas where garments contact the chamber, preventing dead zones and ensuring consistent drying results throughout the entire drying surface.
Solution Approach 2:
The panel structure itself acts as an intermediary that distributes airflow uniformly. Air is introduced into each panel and then released through multiple small outlets across the panel's inner surface, mediating the airflow distribution to ensure even contact with garments and eliminating the uneven airflow patterns found in traditional designs.
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 enhances portability, improves drying efficiency and uniformity, and simplifies storage, making it suitable for diverse travel and outdoor scenarios by reducing space requirements and accommodating different blower specifications.
Implementation Method 1
the drying portion is provided with a cavity or an airflow channel to facilitate circulation and discharge of airflow
Implementation Method 2
Air outlets are formed on the drying surface and are in fluid communication with the airflow channel
Data Source
AI summary
A portable travel clothing drying device includes a drying portion having a drying surface, the drying portion is provided with a cavity or an airflow channel to facilitate circulation and discharge of airflow. Air outlets are formed on the drying surface and are in fluid communication with the airflow channel. Through rational design of positions and numbers of the airflow channel and the air outlets, a user can adjust an airflow volume according to actual requirements to achieve efficient drying. The device is capable of cooperating with a blower during use, allowing the clothing to be laid flat on a drying surface for direct drying. When not in use, the device can be easily folded or rolled for storage, significantly improving portability and space efficiency. Furthermore, the device enables simultaneous drying of a plurality of garments, accommodating various travel scenarios and having significant practical application value.