Thermal Devices for Hair Moisture Management
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Modern hair dryers operate at temperatures between 60-120°C while moving air at velocities up to 15 m/s. These conditions create significant challenges for maintaining consistent heat distribution and preventing thermal damage, especially given that hair moisture content can vary from 5% to 30% depending on ambient conditions and washing state.
The fundamental engineering challenge lies in precisely controlling heat application while accounting for variable distances, ambient conditions, and real-time changes in hair moisture content.
This page brings together solutions from recent research—including ambient-responsive temperature control systems, surface temperature feedback mechanisms, distance-sensitive regulation, and integrated moisture sensing capabilities. These and other approaches focus on delivering consistent drying performance while protecting hair integrity and user comfort.
1. Hair Dryer with External Temperature Sensor for Surface Temperature Feedback Control
QINGDAO JUEMEI CHUANGXIANG TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, Qingdao Juemei Chuangxiang Technology Co., Ltd., 2024
Constant temperature hair dryer with a temperature sensor that accurately maintains a consistent temperature when blowing hair to prevent damage and discomfort. The hair dryer has a temperature sensor outside the handle that monitors the surface temperature of the hair as it blows. This feedback is used by the control board to intelligently adjust the heating and fan settings to maintain a set temperature. By measuring hair surface temperature instead of just air outlet temperature, it compensates for variations due to distance and provides more accurate control.
2. Hair Dryer with Exhaust Sensors for Real-Time Temperature and Humidity Feedback
Shenzhen Boer Aidi Technology Co., Ltd., POWER IDEA TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2023
Intelligently adjustable hair dryer that provides real-time temperature and humidity feedback to the user during drying. The hair dryer has sensors at the exhaust to detect hair moisture and temperature. The controller uses the sensor data to determine dryness level. It then transmits the temperature and humidity information to external devices like phones or computers. This allows users to monitor hair conditions in real-time during drying instead of just seeing displayed data.
3. Flexible Hair Dryer with Stepless Adjustment Assembly for Simultaneous Control of Wind Speed and Temperature
SHENZHEN NANJIA TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION CO LTD, 2023
A flexible hair dryer with adjustable wind speed and temperature settings. The hair dryer has a blower with a stepless adjustment assembly that allows simultaneous control of the negative pressure, heating element currents, and airflow. This allows flexibly adjusting wind speed and temperature without fixed gears. The blower has a housing with an air duct, negative pressure assembly, and heating elements. A control board regulates the adjustment assembly. This enables customized drying modes beyond fixed gear options.
4. Hair Dryer with Infrared Body Temperature Sensor and Autonomous Blower Mode Control
HUIZHOU SANHUA IND LTD, 2023
Intelligent hair dryer with body temperature sensing and health warning to improve user experience and prevent overheating. The hair dryer has an infrared sensor at the outlet to measure user's body temperature. Based on the temperature threshold ranges, the hair dryer independently controls the blower mode output. It also pushes health warnings when unsafe temperatures are reached. This expands hair dryer functionality and addresses overheating concerns when using hair tools on sensitive scalps.
5. Hair Dryer with Temperature-Responsive Airflow Regulation and Integrated Left-Side Mechanism
Wuhan Yueyu Technology Co., Ltd., 2023
Temperature-controlled hair dryer with self-regulating wind power that automatically adjusts airflow speed based on temperature to prevent overheating and scalding. The dryer has a left-side mechanism with an air outlet window, a drive motor, blower fan, touch control panel, temperature sensor, and resistance wire. When the dryer gets too hot, the resistance wire heats up and reduces the motor speed, decreasing airflow. This prevents hot air from blowing out.
6. Hair Dryer with Distance-Sensitive Temperature Regulation Mechanism
Dongguan Lifeon Electronics Technology Co., Ltd., DONGGUAN LAIFEN ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2023
Constant temperature hair dryer that automatically adjusts the temperature based on the distance between the dryer and hair. The dryer has a heating element and blower in the chamber. A distance sensor on the heating element detects the distance from hair. When the sensor detects further away hair, it increases the heating element temperature. Closer hair reduces the heating element temperature. This maintains a constant hair drying temperature without user intervention.
7. Hair Dryer with Integrated Body-Mounted Hair Temperature Sensor and Notification System
IRIS OYAMA INC, IRIS OHYAMA Inc., 2023
Compact hair dryer with integrated hair temperature measurement to prevent overheating and damage to hair. The hair dryer has a main body with an air supply flow path, an air blowing flow path, and a heating unit closer to the air blowing outlet. A temperature sensor is mounted on the body side to measure hair temperature without extending out. This allows accurate measurement without blocking by the user's grip or fingers. The sensor can also have a notification feature to alert the user if hair temperature gets too high.
8. Hair Dryer with Infrared Body Temperature Sensor and Brushless Motor for Dynamic Heating Element Control
Shenzhen Gauss Top Technology Co., Ltd., SHENZHEN GAUSSTOP TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2023
Intelligent hair dryer that maintains a constant temperature by sensing the user's body temperature and adjusting the heating element accordingly. The hair dryer has a brushless motor to drive the fan and an electric heating element inside. An infrared temperature sensor on the air outlet collects body temperature. A control system with a chip, I/O controller, and drive module regulates motor speed and heating element based on the sensor readings. This allows the dryer to blow warm or cool air depending on the user's body temperature. The chip also has a touch sensor to automatically turn off the dryer when the user steps away. The brushless motor and touch sensor make the dryer quieter and more convenient.
9. Hair Dryer with Temperature Sensor and Adjustable Resistor-Controlled Heating and Airflow System
HUANGSHAN HUATE ELECTRIC APPARATUS CO LTD, 2023
Intelligent hair dryer with temperature control to prevent scalp damage. The hair dryer has a temperature sensor, motor, heating wire, and adjustable resistors. The sensor measures air temperature at the outlet. If it exceeds a set threshold, the resistors are adjusted to reduce heating wire power and increase motor speed. This faster airflow cools the wire and prevents overheating.
10. Hair Dryer with Multi-Mode Temperature Sequencing and Scalp-First Drying Method
MTG CO LTD, 2023
Hair dryer with a drying method that reduces heat damage to hair and scalp. The hair dryer has multiple drying modes with different temperature thresholds. When the user selects a mode, the dryer starts blowing air at the lowest threshold. This allows scalp drying without excessive heat. After scalp drying, the dryer switches to a higher temperature mode to dry the hair. This prevents half-drying of the scalp, which can cause damage. The scalp-first drying method reduces heat exposure to the scalp and hair.
11. Hair Dryer with Sensor-Based Dynamic Temperature and Airflow Adjustment Mechanism
SHENZHEN SOOCAS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, Shenzhen Soocas Technology Co., Ltd., 2023
Hair dryer with intelligent temperature control based on distance and humidity sensors. The hair dryer has sensors to measure distance to hair and hair moisture. A control unit adjusts the heating power and air speed based on these sensors to maintain constant hair temperature regardless of distance or humidity. This prevents excessive heat damage and improves user experience.
12. Hair Dryer with Integrated Temperature Sensor and Feedback Display System
Huangshan Huate Electrical Co., Ltd., HUANGSHAN HUATE ELECTRIC APPARATUS CO LTD, 2022
Intelligent temperature controlled hair dryer with temperature feedback. The hair dryer has a temperature sensor in the blower assembly, and the temperature is sent to a chip in the dryer. The chip sends the temperature to a display on the handle. This allows the user to see the outlet air temperature. The dryer also has features like a cone-shaped air gathering pipe, uniform air distribution, and a hollow handle to improve airflow and convenience. The handle has a battery pack, indicator light, and voltage detection module.
13. Hair Dryer with Independent Temperature and Airflow Control and Integrated Memory and Display Systems
FOSHAN SHUNDE LEITAI ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE MANUFACTURING CO LTD, Foshan Shunde Leitai Electric Appliance Manufacturing Co., Ltd., 2022
A hair dryer with separate adjustment of temperature and air speed. The hair dryer has a motor assembly for airflow and a heating assembly opposite it. A control assembly allows independent control of the motor and heating. This lets adjusting the motor speed without changing temperature, or keeping the motor off while just heating. It also has light emitting assemblies to display power levels of the motor and heating. A storage module remembers previous settings.
14. Hair Dryer with Infrared Sensor-Driven Air Temperature Regulation System
JOO HYEON CHEOL, 2022
Burn-resistant hair dryer that prevents scalp burns and hair damage by automatically regulating the dryer's air temperature based on scalp temperature readings. The hair dryer has an infrared temperature sensor on the case that measures the scalp temperature. A circuit connects to the sensor and adjusts the air temperature from the heating wire to maintain a safe level for the scalp. Users can set the desired air volume and temperature using switches on the handle. This prevents excessive heat buildup on the scalp when using the dryer.
15. Hair Dryer with Sensor-Controlled Temperature and Airflow Adjustment Mechanism
Moon Jae-hwa, MOONJAE HWA, 2021
A hair dryer that prevents damage to the user's hair and scalp by precisely controlling the temperature output. The hair dryer has sensors to measure the temperature of the air being blown out and the temperature of the user's hair. A controller adjusts the heating element and airflow strength based on the sensor readings to maintain a safe temperature range. This prevents excessive heat buildup and damage to the user's hair.
16. Hair Dryer with Ceramic Shield and Duct-Integrated Temperature Sensor
WAHL CLIPPER CORP, Wahl Clipper Corporation, 2021
A hair dryer with reduced radiation and temperature control for safer and more effective drying. The hair dryer has a ceramic shield inside the air duct near the outlet to reduce electromagnetic radiation from the heating element. A temperature sensor in the duct allows adjusting the drying temperature based on distance from the outlet. This prevents hot spots farther away. The shield and sensor enable customized, safer drying experience by mitigating radiation and heat issues of conventional hair dryers.
17. Hair Dryer with Integrated Control Handle and Detachable Body Featuring Adjustable Airflow, Temperature, and Lighting
SUZHOU HUAJIEWEI INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, Suzhou Huajiewei Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., 2021
A hair dryer with temperature adjustment function that allows users to control hair drying speed, airflow, light, and heating temperature. The hair dryer has a handle with controls and a detachable body with air inlet and outlet. The body has a heating wire, fan motor, temperature sensor, and circuit board. The handle has buttons for light, cold air, speed, and temperature control. The circuit board connects to the components and allows adjusting airflow, heating, and light based on user inputs.
18. Hair Dryer with Infrared Sensors for Real-Time Hair Temperature-Based Heater Output Adjustment
KUMOH NAT INST TECHNOLOGY IND ACAD COOP FOUND, 2021
A hair dryer that prevents hair damage by adjusting the dryer's air temperature based on the hair's temperature. The hair dryer has a sensor to detect the temperature of the hair being blown by the dryer's hot air. An onboard control unit uses that data to automatically adjust the heater output so the air coming out matches a desired hair temperature. This prevents overheating and damage. The hair sensor can be multiple infrared sensors around the air outlet to accurately measure hair temperature.
19. Hair Dryer with Automated Airflow and Temperature Regulation System
Yuyao City Xu Neng Jiangxin Electric Appliance Co., Ltd., YUYAO XUNENG JIANGXIN ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO LTD, 2021
Intelligent hair dryer that automatically adjusts airflow and temperature to prevent overheating and shutdown. The dryer has a temperature sensor at the outlet, a controller, and a heating module with multiple stages. The controller compares the outlet temperature to limits. If above max, it reduces speed and increases lower stage heating. If below min, it increases speed and lower stage heating. This allows steady temperature without shutdowns. A cooler in the outlet further regulates temp.
20. Hair Dryer with Feedback-Controlled Temperature Regulation and Rotary Resistance Setting
HEFEI GAOKE EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, Hefei Gaoke Education Technology Co., Ltd., 2021
Intelligent temperature adjustment hair dryer that allows precise control of the outlet air temperature to prevent damage to hair. The hair dryer has a temperature sensor at the air outlet that feeds back the temperature to the main control board. A rotary resistance is used to set the temperature threshold. When the sensor detects a lower temperature, the relay closes and the heating wire works. When the sensor detects a higher temperature, the relay disconnects and the heating wire stops. This reciprocating cycle keeps the outlet temperature within a range for quick drying without damaging hair. A display shows the sensor and set temperatures.
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