Autonomous Insect Suppression Robot for Wide-Area Coverage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing insect suppression devices require user operation and have limited coverage and efficiency, failing to effectively manage insect harassment in outdoor and large indoor scenarios.

Innovation Solution

A self-moving device equipped with a movement module, insect suppression device, and control module that autonomously navigates and performs insect suppression tasks, utilizing various methods such as repellent substances, ultrasound, light-emitting devices, and insect traps, with adjustable working strength and scheduling based on user input and environmental conditions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If traditional fixed insect suppression devices are used, then the device structure is simple, but the coverage area is limited and user intervention is required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecoverage areaVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The insect suppression device is integrated into a self-moving apparatus that autonomously navigates and positions itself without user intervention. The control module automatically activates the insect suppression device based on environmental detection, enabling the system to serve itself and eliminate the need for manual operation while expanding coverage area through autonomous movement throughout the space.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Productivity

If manual operation of insect suppression devices is used, then the device structure is simple, but productivity is low due to continuous user intervention

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinsect suppression efficiencyVSAvoiduser operation requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The control module autonomously monitors environmental conditions and automatically activates or deactivates the insect suppression device based on detected parameters, eliminating the need for continuous user intervention. This self-service capability significantly improves productivity by ensuring continuous operation during relevant periods without requiring user attention or manual switching.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The control module detects environmental conditions and uses this feedback to automatically control the insect suppression device's operation. This closed-loop control system optimizes productivity by activating the device only when needed based on real-time environmental monitoring, improving suppression efficiency while reducing unnecessary operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Adaptability or versatility

If fixed insect suppression devices are deployed, then the device complexity is low, but adaptability to different locations and conditions is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to different locationsVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The insect suppression device is integrated into a mobile platform with movement capabilities, transforming it from a static to a dynamic system. The apparatus can autonomously navigate to different locations and adjust its positioning based on environmental conditions detected by the control module, greatly enhancing adaptability to various locations and conditions while the self-contained design keeps overall complexity manageable.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP3701793B1Self-moving apparatus, charging station, automatic working system and insect inhibition device
Publication Date: 2023.10.11 POSITEC POWER TOOLS (SUZHOU) CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention relates to 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. 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.