Misting device
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shade structures do not effectively lower temperatures for individuals in hot climates, as they only provide shade without significant temperature reduction, leaving people susceptible to heatstroke and dehydration.
Innovation Solution
A misting device integrated with a shade, comprising a detachable liquid pipe connected to an external liquid source, equipped with nozzles to mist liquid and a covering body with nozzle apertures, pipe channels, and suspendable cords for structure attachment, which combines shading and cooling effects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a shade structure is used to block sunlight, then exposure to sunlight is reduced, but the temperature reduction is not significant enough to prevent heatstroke
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a shade structure with a misting device into an integrated system. The shade provides sunlight blocking while the misting device simultaneously provides evaporative cooling, resolving the contradiction by merging two functions (shading and cooling) into one unified structure that addresses both sunlight exposure and temperature reduction.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated misting device transforms a single-function shade structure into a multi-functional system that simultaneously blocks sunlight and reduces temperature through misting. This universal design allows the same structure to perform multiple protective functions against heat-related hazards.
2Temperature
If a separate misting device is added to provide cooling, then temperature reduction is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of placing separate misting devices near the shade structure, the patent integrates the misting mechanism directly into the shade itself. The nozzles are incorporated into the shade panels or frame, and the liquid delivery system is built into the structure, thereby providing cooling functionality without increasing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The shade structure is designed to serve dual purposes: providing shade and delivering mist for cooling. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate dedicated cooling equipment, maintaining simplicity while achieving effective temperature reduction.
3Adaptability or versatility
If an integrated misting device is created, then both shading and cooling functions are provided, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated misting device is designed with modular components that can be manufactured separately and then assembled. The shade panels, nozzle assemblies, and liquid delivery systems are segmented into discrete units that can be produced using standard manufacturing processes and then integrated, thereby reducing overall manufacturing complexity despite the enhanced functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
By designing the shade structure to inherently incorporate misting capabilities through standardized integrated components, the manufacturing process remains relatively simple. The same basic shade manufacturing processes can be adapted to include nozzle integration and liquid channel incorporation, avoiding the need for entirely new complex manufacturing systems.
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 device effectively decreases the temperature of individuals under the shade by combining shading and cooling, providing a comprehensive solution to heat-related issues without requiring separate misting or shading devices.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of nozzles disposed on at least a portion of the liquid pipe to mist the at least one liquid therefrom
Data Source
AI summary
A misting device, including a liquid pipe detachably connected to an external liquid source to receive at least one liquid therein, a plurality of nozzles disposed on at least a portion of the liquid pipe to mist the at least one liquid therefrom in response to the liquid pipe receiving the at least one liquid, and a shade removably connected to at least a portion of the liquid pipe to cover an area thereunder.