Bag Search Stick With Integrated LED Illumination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bag inspection methods are hazardous due to the risk of contact with sharp objects and are conducted in low-light conditions, requiring inspectors to hold light sources, which complicates the process.
Innovation Solution
A search stick with a built-in lighting assembly, antibacterial grips, and a control assembly that includes sensors and a communication system for detecting harmful substances and alerting third parties, equipped with rechargeable LED lights and a switch for adjusting light intensity, is used to illuminate the inner cavity of bags during inspection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If inspectors manually search bags without lighting equipment, then the inspection process is simple, but visibility in the bag cavity is poor and inspectors may contact hazardous objects
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the lighting function and search function into a single integrated tool (the search stick). The lighting assembly is integrated into the handle of the search stick, allowing inspectors to have both illumination and search capabilities in one device rather than carrying separate flashlight and search tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The search stick serves multiple functions: it provides illumination through the integrated lighting assembly, enables manual searching of the bag cavity, and detects hazardous objects through the sensor assembly. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for multiple separate tools.
2Illumination intensity
If inspectors use flashlights or external light sources, then visibility is improved, but the inspection process becomes more complex and less efficient
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting assembly is permanently integrated into the handle of the search stick, creating a unified tool. Inspectors no longer need to coordinate separate flashlight and search tool operations, simplifying the inspection procedure while maintaining excellent visibility in the bag cavity.
3Reliability
If inspectors search bags in low-light conditions without assistance, then the process is quick, but safety is compromised due to inability to detect hazardous substances
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces purely mechanical manual searching with a system that incorporates electronic sensors and communication technology. The sensor assembly detects hazardous substances through non-contact means, and the communication system transmits alerts electronically, reducing reliance on manual inspection alone.
Solution Approach 2:
The communication system acts as an intermediary between the sensor assembly and external monitoring systems or authorities. When hazardous substances are detected, the system automatically transmits alerts through this intermediary channel, enabling rapid response without requiring constant human monitoring.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enhances safety by reducing the risk of contact with hazardous items and improves visibility during inspections, while also enabling the detection of harmful substances and alerting others in potentially dangerous situations.
Implementation Method 1
A search stick with a built-in lighting assembly, antibacterial grips, and a control assembly that includes sensors and a communication system for detecting harmful substances and alerting third parties, equipped with rechargeable LED lights
Data Source
AI summary
A bag search stick includes an elongated, cylindrical body extending from a first end to a second end; a lighting assembly to illuminate an inner cavity of a bag; and a control assembly having a switch and a power source, the switch to activate the lighting assembly and the power source to be recharged; the bag search stick is to be used during an inspection of the bag.