Battery Powered Insect Trap with Removable Adhesive
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional insect-catching devices do not effectively reduce the number of insects in homes, as they lack an efficient adhesive mechanism and power source integration with nightlights, leading to inefficiencies and increased waste.
Innovation Solution
A self-supporting, flexible adhesive insect-catching device with a light-emitting portion and a battery-powered option, featuring a removable adhesive layer that can be easily attached to nightlights, capturing insects and allowing for easy disposal and recycling, while also emitting a pleasing scent.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If conventional insect-catching devices are used without integrated power sources, then device complexity is reduced, but productivity and effectiveness of insect capture are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the adhesive insect-catching device with an integrated power source (battery or electrical outlet connection) and light-emitting portion into a single unified device. This merging enables the device to be self-powered and operational without requiring external power connections during use, thereby improving insect capture effectiveness while maintaining reasonable device complexity through modular design
Solution Approach 2:
The device serves multiple functions: it acts as an adhesive trap for capturing insects, provides illumination through the light-emitting portion, and can be powered by multiple options (battery or electrical outlet). This multi-functionality enhances productivity by making the device self-sufficient and effective in various settings without requiring separate components
2Productivity
If adhesive substance is applied extensively to capture more insects, then productivity improves, but loss of substance increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adhesive device is designed as a modular component that can be attached to the power source unit. The adhesive substance is applied only on the specific trapping surface area needed, rather than extensively across the entire device. This segmentation allows the adhesive portion to be replaced or refreshed independently, reducing overall adhesive substance consumption while maintaining effective insect capture capacity
Solution Approach 2:
The adhesive layer is designed to be removable and replaceable. Once the adhesive substance is depleted or contaminated with captured insects, it can be discarded and replaced with a fresh adhesive layer, while the structural components and power source are retained and reused. This reduces waste of the main device structure and allows efficient use of adhesive substance
3Duration of action of stationary object
If the adhesive layer is permanently fixed to reduce disposal frequency, then duration of action improves, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The adhesive layer is designed as a separate, removable component that can be easily detached and replaced independently from the power source and structural housing. This segmentation allows users to maintain the device for extended periods by simply replacing the adhesive layer when needed, achieving both long duration of action and ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The adhesive layer is designed with dynamic characteristics - it is initially firmly attached to provide stable insect capture, but can be easily removed and replaced when depleted. This dynamic design allows the adhesive to transition from a fixed state during operation to a replaceable state for maintenance, balancing duration of action with ease of operation
Data Source
AI summary
This disclosure relates to the field of illuminating, insect-catching devices, in particular to insect-catching devices comprising an adhesive surface. In particular, the illuminating portion is electrically powered, in one form by standard household power and in another form self-contained and powered by at least one battery.