Portable Misting Fan Attachment for Nested Storage and Extended Use
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current portable fan misting systems are inadequate in providing comfort, have insufficient power supplies for portability, and are often bulky and cumbersome, making them difficult to transport and use effectively.
Innovation Solution
A portable misting fan system that includes a fan, a misting nozzle, a receptacle for holding liquid, and an attachment component with a pump and batteries, allowing the fan to be securely attached to the receptacle and easily stored within it, enabling convenient transport and extended use without the need for a constant water source.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of moving object
If portable fan misting systems use larger power supplies and fluid receptacles to extend operation time and improve comfort, then the duration of action and comfort level are improved, but the device becomes bulky and difficult to transport
Solution Approach 1:
The fan unit is designed to nest within the fluid receptacle (bucket) when not in use. The attachment component includes a storage compartment that receives and secures the fan, allowing the entire system to be stored in a compact configuration within a standard five-gallon bucket, thereby reducing transport volume while maintaining extended operation capability through the reusable fluid receptacle
2Ease of operation
If portable fan misting systems are designed to be compact and easy to transport, then ease of operation and portability are improved, but the power supply and fluid capacity become insufficient for extended use
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into separable components: a compact fan unit with battery power supply and a separate fluid receptacle with attachment component. This segmentation allows the fan to be transported independently or attached to the fluid receptacle when needed, providing flexibility for portability while enabling extended operation when the components are combined, as the fluid receptacle can be refilled and reused
3Stability of the object's composition
If the fan is securely attached to the receptacle for stable operation, then stability is improved, but the device complexity and difficulty of assembly increase
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment component serves multiple functions: it provides structural support to hold the fan securely, includes a storage compartment for the fan when not in use, and features a spout for fluid dispensing. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, simplifying the overall assembly while maintaining operational stability through the integrated design
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides a compact and portable solution for delivering a fluid mist, allowing users to carry and operate the fan misting system easily, with the ability to store components within a standard five-gallon bucket, ensuring stability and ease of use.
Implementation Method 1
The attachment component includes a pump in fluid communication with the misting nozzle, and the pump is configured to draw in the liquid from the receptacle and force the liquid through the misting nozzle
Implementation Method 2
A variety of machines have been developed, described and are widely known for providing a fluid mist, and particularly a water mist, to a user. Such fluid misting devices may include a nozzle configured to spray a light degree of fluid at a light pressure that is comfortable to a user
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure extends to methods, systems, and devices for providing a portable fan misting system that may spray a fine fluid mist. The system comprises a fan, a receptacle for holding a liquid, and an attachment component attached to the fan. The attachment component includes a wall comprising an interior surface and an exterior surface, and an interior space defined by the wall. The attachment component includes a first connection component formed as part of the wall for supporting the fan in an upright, active configuration and connection the fan to a receptacle in the upright, active configuration. The attachment component includes a second connection component formed as part of the wall for supporting the fan in a storage, non-active configuration and connecting the fan to the receptacle, such that the fan is stored within the receptacle in the storage, non-active configuration.