Smart Clothes Hanger with Steam and Air Filtration Drying
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional hangers lack multi-functional capabilities such as air circulation, steam supply, and automatic operation for efficient drying and wrinkle removal, while also failing to address indoor air quality and humidity control.
Innovation Solution
A hanger device with a suction unit, fan module, filtering module, steam supply device, and adjustable hanging unit, which includes a steam generator, dehumidifying and deodorizing filters, and a camera for automatic operation and air distribution based on item detection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional hanger is used, then the structure is simple, but it lacks multi-functional capabilities such as air circulation, steam supply, and automatic operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions (air circulation, steam supply, drying, wrinkle removal, air purification) into a single hanger device by integrating a fan module, steam generator, filtering module, and control unit into one unified system, thereby achieving multi-functionality without proportionally increasing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The hanger device is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: drying clothes through air circulation, removing wrinkles via steam, purifying indoor air through filtration, and controlling humidity, making it a universal device that replaces several separate appliances
2Productivity
If air circulation is added to dry clothes, then drying efficiency is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fan module adjusts air circulation parameters (flow rate, circulation speed) based on detected conditions to optimize drying efficiency while minimizing energy consumption, using variable speed control rather than constant high-power operation
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit receives feedback from sensors detecting clothes weight, humidity, and environmental conditions to dynamically adjust fan operation parameters, ensuring energy-efficient drying by adapting air circulation intensity to actual needs
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a filtering module is added to purify air, then indoor air quality is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The filtering module is segmented into multiple independent filters (dust filter, dehumidifying filter, deodorizing filter) that can be individually selected and replaced based on specific air quality needs, reducing overall system complexity through modular design
Solution Approach 2:
The filtering module acts as an intermediary component between the air circulation system and the indoor environment, capturing and removing pollutants before air is discharged, thereby improving air quality without requiring fundamental changes to the core hanger functionality
4Adaptability or versatility
If the hanging unit is made adjustable, then adaptability to different items is improved, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The support arms and hanging bar are designed with dynamic adjustment capabilities, allowing users to easily change the length and position of supports to accommodate different item sizes and weights, transforming a static structure into an adaptable one through simple mechanical adjustments
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 efficiently dries clothes, purifies indoor air, controls humidity, removes wrinkles, and enhances user convenience through adjustable features and automatic operation.
Implementation Method 1
a main body 110 forming an external shape, and a cover 130 covering an interior of the cabinet 120
Implementation Method 2
a dehumidifying filter for absorbing moisture contained in the air that has passed through the dust filter
Implementation Method 3
a steam supply device for supplying steam into the guide passage
Implementation Method 4
at least one of a heater for heating the air that has passed through the dust filter
Data Source
AI summary
A hanger device according to the present disclosure may include a body having at least one opening to allow air to be pulled into the body and at least one discharge port to allow pulled air to be pushed out of the body. A fan module is provided inside the body, and a filtering module is disposed over the fan module. At least one air passage is formed between an outlet of the fan module and the discharge port. A hanging unit includes a hanging bar extending horizontally in the width direction of the body and provided under the discharge port, and a pair of supports extends from a lower surface of the body to support both ends of the hanging bar. At least one camera is disposed on the body in a direction to photograph the surrounding region of the body.