Methods and apparatuses for drying electronic devices are disclosed. Embodiments include methods and apparatuses that heat and decrease pressure within the electronic device. Some embodiments increase and decrease pressure while adding heat energy, such as by using a heated platen in contact with the electronic device or by supplying a gas (e.g., air), which may be heated, into the interior of the electronic device.

A bale dryer including a support frame, at least one air intake manifold movably coupled to the support frame for supplying heated air, a bale retainer coupled to the support frame and configured for retaining at least one bale in a fixed position vertically spaced from the at least one air intake manifold, and an actuator coupled to the at least one air intake manifold and configured to move the at least one air intake manifold between a retracted position and an extended position.

Methods and apparatuses for drying electronic devices are disclosed. An exemplary method comprises: placing a portable electronic device into a drying chamber; providing a first air channel, wherein the first air channel connects the drying chamber, a pressure-generating device, and a moisture-reducing device; generating a first air flow through the first air channel using the pressure-generating device; removing a first moisture from an interior of the portable electronic device to an exterior of the portable electronic device; detecting moisture removed from the portable electronic device; pausing the generating the first air flow through the first air channel based on the amount of moisture; providing a second air channel, wherein the second air channel connects the moisture-reducing device, the pressure-generating device, a valve, and an evacuation channel; generating a second air flow through the second air channel using the pressure-generating device; and removing a second moisture from the moisture-reducing device.

Methods and apparatuses for drying electronic devices are disclosed. Embodiments include methods and apparatuses that heat and decrease pressure within the electronic device. Some embodiments increase and decrease pressure while adding heat energy, such as by using a heated platen in contact with the electronic device or by supplying a gas (e.g., air), which may be heated, into the interior of the electronic device.

A bale dryer including a support frame, at least one air intake manifold movably coupled to the support frame for supplying heated air, a bale retainer coupled to the support frame and configured for retaining at least one bale in a fixed position vertically spaced from the at least one air intake manifold, and an actuator coupled to the at least one air intake manifold and configured to move the at least one air intake manifold between a retracted position and an extended position.

A bale dryer including a support frame, at least one air intake manifold movably coupled to the support frame for supplying heated air, a bale retainer coupled to the support frame and configured for retaining at least one bale in a fixed position vertically spaced from the at least one air intake manifold, and an actuator coupled to the at least one air intake manifold and configured to move the at least one air intake manifold between a retracted positon and an extended positon.

Methods and apparatuses for drying electronic devices are disclosed. Embodiments include methods and apparatuses that heat and decrease pressure within the electronic device. Some embodiments increase and decrease pressure while adding heat energy, such as by using a heated platen in contact with the electronic device or by supplying a gas (e.g., air), which may be heated, into the interior of the electronic device.

Methods and apparatuses for drying electronic devices are disclosed. An exemplary method comprises: placing a portable electronic device into a drying chamber; providing a first air channel, wherein the first air channel connects the drying chamber, a pressure-generating device, and a moisture-reducing device; generating a first air flow through the first air channel using the pressure-generating device; removing a first moisture from an interior of the portable electronic device to an exterior of the portable electronic device; detecting moisture removed from the portable electronic device; pausing the generating the first air flow through the first air channel based on the amount of moisture; providing a second air channel, wherein the second air channel connects the moisture-reducing device, the pressure-generating device, a valve, and an evacuation channel; generating a second air flow through the second air channel using the pressure-generating device; and removing a second moisture from the moisture-reducing device.

A bale dryer including a support frame, at least one air intake manifold movably coupled to the support frame for supplying heated air, a bale retainer coupled to the support frame and configured for retaining at least one bale in a fixed position vertically spaced from the at least one air intake manifold, and an actuator coupled to the at least one air intake manifold and configured to move the at least one air intake manifold between a retracted positon and an extended positon.

The present invention provides a hay bale dryer, comprising: a platform, the platform dimensioned to support the hay bale; a spike rack movably coupled to the platform, the spike rack having a plurality of spikes, each spike having a plurality of holes and each spike dimensioned to penetrate through the hay bale; a fan coupled to the spike rack and operative to blow air through the holes in the spikes; and a moisture sensor coupled to the platform and operative to detect a moisture level for the hay bale, wherein the spike rack is raised to permit loading and unloading of the hay bale, and lowered to permit drying of the hay bale via the air blown through the spikes