Portable Garment Drying Bag with Integrated Heating and Pumping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems lack an efficient and self-contained method for drying and ventilating sporting garments and equipment, particularly for use during outdoor activities where access to external power sources may be limited.
Innovation Solution
A ventilation system comprising an air handling system, control circuit, and container, which draws air from the atmosphere, pumps it into the container, and warms it using an integrated heating element, allowing for the drying of sporting garments and equipment within a portable, fluid-permeable container.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an integrated heating element and pump are added to create a self-contained drying system, then drying effectiveness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the heating element, pump, control circuit, and container into a single integrated drying system. The heating element is positioned within the container, and the pump is integrated with the air handling system, creating a unified portable device that performs multiple functions (heating, pumping, controlling, and containing) without requiring external equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The control circuit serves multiple functions: it controls the pump operation, regulates the heating element, and manages the overall drying process. The air handling system both draws air from the atmosphere and pumps it into the container while the heating element warms the air. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate devices and external power sources.
2Ease of operation
If a portable self-contained system is created, then ease of operation for outdoor use is improved, but weight increases
Solution Approach 1:
The heating element is nested within the container structure, and the control circuit is integrated into the air handling system. This nesting arrangement allows multiple components to occupy shared space, reducing the overall volume and weight of the portable system while maintaining all necessary functions for outdoor drying operations.
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
Enables effective drying and ventilation of sporting gear without external power sources, maintaining portability and convenience for outdoor use.
Implementation Method 1
The control circuit generates heat used to warm the drawn air as it is pumped into the container
Implementation Method 2
The air handling system draws air from the atmosphere and pumps the drawn air into the container
Data Source
AI summary
The garment and equipment drying bag is a ventilation system. The garment and equipment drying bag comprises an air handling system, a control circuit, and a container. The air handling system forms a fluidic connection with the container. The control system controls the operation of the air handling system. The air handling system draws air from the atmosphere and pumps the drawn air into the container. The control circuit provides the electric energy necessary to pump the drawn air into the container. The control circuit generates heat used to warm the drawn air as it is pumped into the container. The container is configured to store sporting garments and sporting equipment.