Autonomous Insect Suppression Robot for Wide-Area Coverage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing insect suppression devices are often fixed or require user operation, providing inadequate coverage and efficiency in areas like lawns during outdoor activities, where insect harassment is a significant issue.
Innovation Solution
A self-moving device equipped with an integrated insect suppression system that autonomously moves and operates within a designated area, utilizing various insect repelling or killing mechanisms, and is controlled by a programmable module that adjusts its operation based on time, season, and user input.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If fixed insect suppression devices are used, then device simplicity is maintained, but coverage area and suppression efficiency are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the fixed insect suppression device into a mobile robot that can autonomously move across different locations. The robot incorporates motors, wheels, and a control system that enable it to navigate and reposition itself, thereby expanding the coverage area from a single fixed point to multiple dynamic locations within the environment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements self-service through autonomous navigation capabilities. The mobile robot is equipped with sensors, processors, and control algorithms that enable it to independently determine its position, plan paths, avoid obstacles, and relocate to target areas without human intervention, thus eliminating the need for manual operation while maintaining operational simplicity.
2Extent of automation
If user-operated insect suppression devices are used, then device functionality is adequate, but user freedom and automation are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile robot performs insect suppression tasks autonomously through integrated sensors, processing units, and control systems that enable independent decision-making and execution of suppression actions without requiring user presence or manual operation, thereby achieving high automation while maintaining ease of use through remote or automated control interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where sensors detect insect presence, activity levels, and environmental conditions, which are then processed to automatically adjust suppression device operation. This closed-loop control enables the robot to respond dynamically to changing conditions, achieving effective automation while reducing the need for continuous user monitoring or intervention.
3Productivity
If mobile insect suppression devices are used, then coverage area is expanded, but device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the mobile insect suppression system into distinct functional modules: propulsion subsystem (motors, wheels), navigation subsystem (sensors, processors), insect detection subsystem (detectors, cameras), and suppression subsystem (emitters, sprayers). This modular architecture enables independent development, testing, and manufacturing of each component, thereby reducing overall manufacturing complexity while maintaining high suppression efficiency through integrated operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile robot is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a navigation platform and an insect suppression device. The same mobile chassis and control system that enable movement also support sensor data processing and suppression actuation, thereby reducing the need for separate dedicated components and simplifying the manufacturing process while maintaining high productivity.
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 self-moving device offers wide coverage and high efficiency in insect suppression, freeing users from harassment and allowing for flexible, autonomous operation, even in large outdoor or indoor scenarios.
Implementation Method 1
the insect suppression device comprises an ultrasound generation module
Implementation Method 2
The self-moving device can automatically perform work without the supervision of a user
Implementation Method 3
the device that can release an insect suppression substance
Implementation Method 4
the insect suppression device comprises a light-emitting device, a heating device, a fan or an electric net
Implementation Method 5
the insect suppression device comprises a light-emitting device
Implementation Method 6
the insect suppression device comprises an insect trap module and an insect killing module
Implementation Method 7
the insect suppression device comprises a light-emitting device, a heating device
Implementation Method 8
the device that can release an insect suppression substance
Implementation Method 9
the insect suppression device comprises a light-emitting device, a heating device, a fan
Implementation Method 10
the insect suppression device comprises a light-emitting device, a heating device, a fan or an electric net
Implementation Method 11
the insect killing module
Data Source
AI summary
An insect suppression device, and further relates to a self-moving device, a charging station, and an automatic working system that are mounted with the insect suppression device are provided. The self-moving device moves in a working area, performs a working task, and includes: a body and a movement module that is mounted on the body and drives the self-moving device to move. The self-moving device includes: an insect suppression device, mounted to the body, and a control module, controlling the movement module to move and controlling the insect suppression device to work. The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: The self-moving device can move autonomously in the working area and perform an insect suppression task, and has a wide coverage area, flexible work, and high efficiency, so that automatic control can be implemented, thereby freeing a user from the harassment of insects.