Sealed Container Heating-Regeneration Drying Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sealed containers require opening to regenerate desiccants, leading to moisture entry and dampening of contents.
Innovation Solution
A sealed container with integrated heating-regeneration and drying-dehumidifying functions, featuring a drying device with a heating element that can be regenerated without opening the container, using an electrical connection and air flow management to discharge moisture and hot air.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the silica gel desiccant is taken out of the sealed container for heating-regeneration, then the desiccant can be regenerated, but the container must be opened causing moisture entry and contents dampening
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the desiccant regeneration function with the sealed container by integrating a heating device directly into the container structure. The heating device includes a heating element and temperature sensor that work together with the desiccant to enable in-container regeneration, eliminating the need to open the container for desiccant maintenance.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service regeneration where the heating device automatically activates when the desiccant reaches a certain moisture level. The temperature sensor monitors the heating process and the system self-regulates the regeneration cycle without requiring user intervention or container opening.
2Ease of operation
If a heating device is integrated into the sealed container, then in-container regeneration is enabled, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The heating device is designed with multi-functionality to reduce overall complexity. The same heating element and temperature sensor serve both for monitoring container conditions and for desiccant regeneration. The sealing structure also serves dual purposes of maintaining container integrity and providing a pathway for controlled air circulation during regeneration.
3Productivity
If the sealing structure is designed to allow air flow for heating-regeneration, then moisture discharge is enabled, but the sealing performance may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The sealing structure incorporates dynamic elements that adapt to different operational states. During normal storage, the sealing structure maintains complete sealing. During heating-regeneration, the structure dynamically opens controlled pathways for air flow and moisture discharge, then automatically seals again when regeneration is complete, achieving both sealing reliability and regeneration efficiency.
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 convenient regeneration of the drying device within the sealed container, maintaining the dryness of contents and reducing dampness effectively.
Implementation Method 1
the heating device is used to heat the drying device
Implementation Method 2
the exhaust port is used to discharge moisture and hot air located at inside of the body as well as adsorbed by the drying device outward
Implementation Method 3
the desiccant can adsorb moisture to keep the contents dry
Implementation Method 4
the exhaust port is used to discharge moisture and hot air located at inside of the body as well as adsorbed by the drying device outward
Implementation Method 5
the exhaust port is used to discharge moisture and hot air located at inside of the body as well as adsorbed by the drying device outward
Implementation Method 6
the inlet port is used to allow air from an external space to pass therethrough and enter the inside of the body
Data Source
AI summary
A sealed container with heating-regeneration and drying-dehumidifying functions, including a body, a drying device provided in the body, an electrical connection portion, a sealing structure provided around the body, a heating device provided in the body or the drying device and electrically connected to the electrical connection portion, and a sealing cover. The body or the drying device is provided with a groove provided with an exhaust port and an inlet port on a wall thereof. The electrical connection portion is provided on the wall of the groove. The sealing cover is provided in the groove. When the sealing cover is removed from the groove, the power cord is inserted into the electrical connection portion and supplies power to the heating device, the heating device heats the drying device, moisture and hot air are discharged through the exhaust port, and air enters the body through the inlet port.