Adjustable Wind Comb Baffle Mechanism for Direction Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wind combs lack the ability to adjust the direction of wind output, which can reduce user experience and efficiency in hair drying and styling.
Innovation Solution
The wind comb incorporates a baffle and driving unit that allows for adjustable wind exit directions and volumes by moving vents to communicate with or isolate from wind channels, enabling three states of operation: single-direction, opposite-direction, and simultaneous wind output.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed wind outlet design is used in the wind comb, then the structure is simple and manufacturing is easy, but the wind direction cannot be adjusted which reduces user experience
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the baffle movable instead of fixed. The baffle can be positioned in different locations (first position, second position, or removed) to dynamically change the wind flow path. This allows the wind comb to adjust wind direction from single-direction to opposite-direction or simultaneous wind output from both teeth, providing adaptability without requiring multiple separate devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the wind flow control function by introducing a separate baffle component that can independently control the wind path. The baffle divides the single wind channel into two possible paths (first wind channel and second wind channel), allowing selective activation of different wind outlets. This segmentation enables versatile wind direction control while keeping the overall structure relatively simple.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple wind outlets are added to enable wind direction adjustment, then wind direction adaptability is improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single baffle component that performs multiple functions: it can block the first wind channel, block the second wind channel, or be removed entirely. This single component enables three different operating modes (single-direction wind, opposite-direction wind, simultaneous wind), eliminating the need for multiple separate control mechanisms and simplifying manufacturing.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the wind flow control function into the existing comb tooth structure. The first and second wind channels are integrated within the comb teeth, and the baffle works in conjunction with these integrated channels. This merging approach allows wind direction adjustment without adding separate external components, maintaining manufacturing simplicity.
3Ease of operation
If a movable baffle system is implemented for wind direction control, then user experience is enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by designing the baffle to be removable and repositionable by the user without requiring complex mechanical actuators, motors, or electronic controls. The user can manually move the baffle between positions or remove it entirely based on their styling needs. This simple manual operation provides ease of use while avoiding the complexity of automated control systems.
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AI summary
A wind comb capable of adjusting the direction of wind includes a housing, multiple first teeth, multiple second teeth, a baffle, and a driving unit. The housing defines a first receiving cavity. The first tooth and the second tooth define a first and a second wind channel respectively, which are communicating with the first receiving cavity. A direction of wind blowing from the first wind channel is different from that of the wind blowing form the second wind channel. The baffle defines multiple first and second vents. Each first vent is communicating with a first wind channel, each second vent is communicating with a second exhaust. The driving unit is used to drive the baffle to cause the first vent to communicate with or isolate from the first wind channel, and to cause the second vent to communicate with or isolate from the second wind channel.