Telescopic Hot Air Blower for Adjustable Ice Removal Reach
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ice and snow removal apparatuses lack an extendable mechanism to adjust the dispensing of heated air, limiting their reach and effectiveness in clearing ice and snow from vehicles and other objects.
Innovation Solution
An ice and snow removal apparatus with a housing containing a blower and heater, coupled with a telescopically interconnected duct that extends from the housing, allowing adjustable direction and distance of heated air discharge for improved reach and efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed-length housing is used, then the structure is simple, but the reach and adjustability of heated air dispensing is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is divided into a main body portion and an extendable duct portion with multiple telescopic sections. This segmentation allows the duct to be extended or retracted as needed, providing adjustability without requiring the entire housing to be complex. Each telescopic section can independently extend to increase reach while maintaining a compact form when retracted.
Solution Approach 2:
The duct is designed with telescopic sections that can dynamically change length during operation. This dynamic structure allows the user to adjust the duct extension based on the specific task requirements, transforming a static housing into an adaptable system that can reach different distances and angles while clearing ice and snow.
2Length of stationary object
If the duct is extended to increase reach, then the dispensing distance is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The telescopic duct employs a nested doll principle where multiple tubular sections are fitted one inside another. The innermost section is fixed to the housing, while successive outer sections can slide over previous sections to extend the overall length. This nesting approach maximizes extension capability while minimizing the retracted profile and structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
Telescopic guides or rails act as intermediaries between the telescopic duct sections, providing smooth extension and retraction movement. These guide structures enable the duct to extend to increased lengths without requiring complex mechanical linkages or actuators, simplifying the overall mechanism while achieving the desired reach extension.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient melting and removal of ice and snow from various surfaces by directing heated air precisely, enhancing the reach and usability of the apparatus for clearing ice and snow from vehicles and other objects.
Implementation Method 1
A blower is mounted in the housing and is configured for urging air to flow into the housing through the intake vent and out of the housing through the outlet hole
Implementation Method 2
A heater is mounted in the housing and is configured for heating the air flowing through the housing
Implementation Method 3
The duct is in fluid communication with the outlet hole of the housing, and a discharge end of the duct is positioned distally from the housing
Data Source
AI summary
An ice and snow removal apparatus for removing ice and snow from automobiles and other objects includes a housing and an extendable duct attached to the housing. A blower is mounted in the housing for blowing air through the duct. A heater is mounted in the housing for heating the air.