Vehicle Air Purifier Adapter Plate for Rotatable Airflow
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing air purification devices for vehicles are not securely fixed and are cumbersome to assemble, lacking mobility and the ability to be assigned to specific passengers, with limited adjustment of airflow direction and requiring complex attachment methods.
Innovation Solution
A disc-shaped air purification device with a rotatable housing mounted on an adapter plate, allowing 360-degree rotation for adjustable airflow direction, easy attachment to vehicle components, and a snap-in locking mechanism for secure and easy removal, along with a compact design for improved mobility and airflow control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the air purifier is securely fixed inside the vehicle to prevent it from being thrown around, then stability and safety are improved, but the device cannot be easily removed or reassigned to different passengers
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into two separate components: an adapter plate that is securely fixed to the vehicle seat, and the air purifier unit that can be easily attached and detached from the adapter plate. This segmentation allows the base to remain fixed for stability while the air purifier can be easily reassigned to different passengers by simply detaching and reattaching to different adapter plates positioned at various seat locations.
2Reliability
If the air purifier is mounted using a screw connection to ensure secure fixation, then reliability is improved, but the mounting process becomes cumbersome and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The traditional screw connection mechanical system is replaced with a simpler snap-in locking mechanism. The air purifier unit features locking protrusions that engage with corresponding recesses in the adapter plate, providing secure fixation without requiring tools or complex assembly procedures. This mechanical substitution maintains reliability while dramatically simplifying the mounting process.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the air purifier housing is designed in a compact disc-shaped form factor, then mobility and adaptability are improved, but the internal space for filters and fan becomes limited
Solution Approach 1:
The compact disc-shaped housing utilizes three-dimensional space efficiently by arranging the fan wheel and filter elements in vertical and radial configurations within the limited volume. The filter elements are positioned around the fan assembly, maximizing the use of available space in this compact form factor while maintaining adequate filtration capacity and airflow paths.
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 provides secure and adjustable air purification, allowing targeted airflow distribution and easy filter replacement, enhancing user experience and safety by ensuring stable operation during vehicle movements.
Implementation Method 1
at least one fan wheel (4) of the air purification device for drawing air into the housing and for blowing the air out of the housing
Implementation Method 2
at least one intake air filter (25) for filtering air which is drawn in through the air intake area (45)
Data Source
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AI summary
Air purification device (1) with mounting in a vehicle, wherein the air purification device (1) consists of a fan in a portable housing (2, 4, 5) which has at least one air intake area (45) for drawing air into the housing (2, 4, 5) and at least one air outlet area (50) for blowing the air out of the housing (2, 4, 5), wherein a purified exhaust airflow (51) flows into the vehicle interior, wherein the mounting consists of an adapter plate (6) which can be detachably fixed at different positions inside the vehicle and the air purification device (1) is rotatably mounted on the adapter plate (6).