Portable drying system and method of using same
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is no convenient and effective way to dry wet or damp articles, such as golf gloves, during outdoor activities, which can affect performance and comfort.
Innovation Solution
A portable drying system with a base plate, holder frames, an attachment mechanism, and a fan mount body, equipped with a blower fan, heater, and desiccant pack holder, which can be attached to a structure to dry articles using airflow and optional heating.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If air drying is used for wet articles, then no additional equipment is needed, but drying time is excessively long and comfort is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary drying action by activating the blower fan and heater before the article is fully needed dry, initiating the drying process in advance to reduce total drying time and maintain comfort during activities
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary portable drying system between the wet article and the natural environment, using controlled airflow and heat to accelerate drying without requiring the article to remain wet for extended periods
2Productivity
If a portable drying system with active components is used, then drying effectiveness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The drying system is segmented into distinct functional modules: a blower fan for airflow generation, a heater for thermal drying, a controller for coordination, and a power source. This modular segmentation improves drying effectiveness while managing complexity through functional separation
Solution Approach 2:
The controller serves multiple functions by coordinating the blower fan, heater, and power source operations, while also potentially monitoring drying progress and adjusting parameters. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate control components, managing system complexity
3Productivity
If multiple functional components are integrated, then drying performance is enhanced, but ease of operation is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The controller enables the system to self-regulate by automatically coordinating the operation of the blower fan, heater, and power source based on predefined parameters or sensor feedback, eliminating the need for manual intervention and maintaining ease of operation despite multiple functional components
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 system effectively dries articles by supplying airflow and optional heat, reducing drying time and maintaining performance and comfort during activities.
Implementation Method 1
a blower fan, attached to the fan mount body and configured to supply airflow to each airflow channel of the one or more holder frames
Implementation Method 2
one or more of a blower fan, a heater, and/or a light
Data Source
AI summary
A portable drying system. The portable drying system may include a base plate; one or more holder frames disposed on a first side of the base plate, wherein each of the one or more holder frames may define an airflow channel therethrough, each airflow channel may extend through the base plate; and an attachment mechanism, wherein the attachment mechanism may be configured to attach the portable drying system to another structure.