Scent Dispenser Illuminating Arrangement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional scent dispensers can only deliver a single scent and limited illuminating effects to a designated area, failing to provide an optimal mix of lighting, sound, and scent effects.
Innovation Solution
A scent dispenser with a curved supporting frame for mounting LED illuminating units, a liquid tank for storing and diffusing scented liquids, an audio speaker unit, and a control module that coordinates the delivery of enhanced lighting, sound, and scent effects, allowing for an optimal mix of these elements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If conventional diffuser design is used, then device simplicity is maintained, but illuminating effect is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The illuminating arrangement is segmented into multiple LED illuminating units mounted on a curved supporting frame, allowing each unit to contribute to the overall lighting effect while maintaining modular simplicity in the overall device architecture
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the illuminating function with the existing diffuser housing structure by integrating LED units into the curved supporting frame that is mounted on the main body, combining lighting functionality with the structural design without requiring a completely separate system
2Adaptability or versatility
If single scent delivery is used, then device simplicity is maintained, but scent variety is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The liquid tank unit is designed to store different types of scented liquids, and the diffusing member can diffuse various liquids, making the system universal and adaptable to multiple scent types without requiring separate dispensing mechanisms for each scent
Solution Approach 2:
The control module dynamically adjusts the operation of the diffusing member and audio speaker unit based on the selected scent type and desired atmosphere, allowing the system to adapt to different scent delivery scenarios while maintaining a unified hardware structure
3Adaptability or versatility
If coordinated lighting and sound effects are added, then atmospheric effect is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple atmospheric enhancement functions (lighting, sound, and scent diffusion) into a single integrated system controlled by one control module, coordinating these elements to deliver an optimal mix of effects while presenting a unified device interface to the user
Solution Approach 2:
The control module acts as an intermediary that coordinates the operation of the diffusing member, audio speaker unit, and illuminating units, managing the complexity of coordinated control internally while maintaining simplicity in user interaction
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the simultaneous and coordinated delivery of enhanced lighting, sound, and scent effects to a designated area, providing a more immersive and dynamic atmosphere.
Implementation Method 1
a diffusing member mounted in the main body to communicate with the liquid tank unit for diffusing the liquid from the main body
Implementation Method 2
a plurality of illuminating units embedded in the supporting frame and electrically connected to the control module
Data Source
AI summary
A scent dispenser includes a main body, a liquid tank unit, a diffusing member for diffusing the liquid from the main body, a control module supported in the main body, an audio speaker unit provided in the main body and electrically connected to the control module, and an illuminating arrangement. The illuminating arrangement includes a supporting frame supported by the main body, and a plurality of illuminating units embedded in the supporting frame and electrically connected to the control module, the illuminating units and the audio speaker unit being driven by the control module to deliver an optimal mix of lighting and sound effect respectively while the liquid is diffused and dispensed from the main body.