Battery-Powered Steam Perm Structure for Burn-Safe Hair Styling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hair straighteners and curlers cause hair damage due to dry perm methods, and steam perm devices risk scalp burns from dripping water and require wired 220V power, posing electric shock hazards.
Innovation Solution
An electric storage type hair steam perm structure with a steam generator, low-voltage heating plates, and a built-in battery system, featuring a control panel with temperature sensors and adaptive driving circuits to manage steam generation safely and efficiently.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If high-temperature steam is used for perm, then perm effectiveness is improved, but water droplets may drip and burn the scalp
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary cooling structure between the heating element and the steam generation area. A cooling channel runs through the heating assembly, allowing coolant to flow and reduce the temperature of components that contact or near the scalp, thereby preventing burns while maintaining steam generation effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the temperature parameter distribution within the device by implementing differential heating and cooling zones. The heating plate operates at high temperature for effective perm, while adjacent cooling channels maintain lower temperatures in contact areas, creating a controlled temperature gradient that prevents scalp burns
2Duration of action of stationary object
If wired 220V power is used, then continuous power supply is ensured, but electric shock risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the electrical parameter from high-voltage 220V AC power to low-voltage DC power (likely 5V or 12V) supplied by a rechargeable battery. This parameter change eliminates electric shock hazards while providing sufficient power for the heating and steam generation functions, and enables wireless operation
3Device complexity
If dry perm method is used, then device simplicity is maintained, but hair damage occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes the phase transition of water from liquid to steam. A water reservoir supplies water to a heating element that vaporizes it, creating steam that permeates the hair. This phase change process enables gentle steam perm treatment that avoids the harsh chemicals and high heat of dry perm methods, reducing hair damage
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
Prevents hair damage by thorough steam vaporization, reduces the risk of burns, and ensures safe, convenient operation with a battery-powered design.
Implementation Method 1
the first heating plate starts to work; when the temperature on the metal heat conductor is higher than 100 degrees, the control panel reduces the working current of the first heating plate through an adaptive driving circuit; when the temperature on the metal heat conductor reaches 150-180 degrees, the first heating plate stops working; at this time, the water pump is started to pump water into the steam generator, and the water is vaporized at high temperature
Implementation Method 2
a first heating plate is arranged in the cavity... the working voltage of the first heating plate is set to 11-13V
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AI summary
The invention discloses an electric storage type hair steam perm structure, in particular to the field of electric storage type hair steam perm structures, comprising a device main body, wherein the device main body comprises an upper clamping component and a lower clamping component which is rotatably connected with a rotating shaft of the upper clamping component; A steam generating device is installed in the upper clamping component shell.