Wearable Air Purifier With Pivoting Mask For Compact Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wearable air purification systems are either bulky, obstructive, or compromise on comfort and style, failing to provide effective air filtration without obscuring facial features or being practical for daily wear.
Innovation Solution
A wearable air purification system with a head-mounted design featuring a moveable air delivery mask and support that can pivot and slide, allowing for adjustable positioning and compact storage, incorporating a motor and air filter for efficient air purification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a tight-fitting mask or respirator is used to provide comprehensive filtering functionality, then air purification effectiveness is improved, but comfort and style deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the air purification function into separate components: a reusable wearable support unit and replaceable mask cartridges. This allows the filtering functionality to be concentrated in the cartridge while the wearable portion remains minimal and comfortable.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the bulk of the filtering components (HEPA filter, activated carbon, pre-filter) into a removable cartridge that can be replaced without discarding the entire mask. This separates the heavy filtration function from the wearable structure.
2Reliability
If a wearable support with mask or visor is used to deliver filtered air, then air purification functionality is improved, but the user's facial features are significantly obscured
Solution Approach 1:
The mask is designed to cover only the necessary areas (nose and mouth) rather than the entire face. The wearable support sits on the head with minimal coverage, allowing facial features to remain visible while still providing effective air filtration.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a wearable air purification system is designed with fixed components, then structural stability is improved, but storage convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The wearable support incorporates flexible and adjustable components including an adjustable headband and a mask that can be positioned at different distances from the face. This allows the structure to adapt between a stable worn configuration and a compact stored configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The mask can be folded or collapsed into a compact form that nests within or alongside the wearable support unit, creating a space-efficient storage configuration while maintaining structural integrity during use.
4Stability of the object's composition
If the air delivery mask is rigidly connected to the wearable support, then structural stability is improved, but adaptability to different users and positions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connection between the mask and wearable support uses flexible elements and adjustable mechanisms that allow the mask to be positioned at optimal distances and angles for different users and activities, while maintaining structural stability when properly positioned.
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 system provides effective air filtration while being compact and stylish, allowing for easy storage and adjustable fit, enhancing user comfort and practicality for daily use.
Implementation Method 1
an air filter for purifying the flow of air
Implementation Method 2
a motor for driving the flow of air to the air delivery region
Data Source
AI summary
A wearable air purification system having a wearable support configured to be supported on a user's head. The wearable support is attached to an air delivery mask which delivers a flow of air to an air delivery region. A motor for driving the flow of air to the air delivery region is mounted on the wearable support, or on the air delivery mask, and an air filter for purifying the flow of air is mounted on the wearable support, or on the air delivery mask. Each end of the air delivery mask is moveably connected to the wearable support so that the wearable support is able move with respect to the air delivery mask from a deployed position to a stowed position. The volume envelope of the wearable air purification system is larger in the deployed position than in the stowed position.