Battery-Powered Ozone Generator Layout for Small-Space Deodorization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional ozone generators are too large and require electrical power, making them unsuitable for small spaces and environments without accessible power supplies, limiting their application in deodorization and disinfection.

Innovation Solution

A compact device with a supporter structure housing a fan module, high voltage generating module, battery module, and controlling circuit, allowing for ozone generation without external power, using a corona generator at the air outlet and powered by an internal battery, reducing overall volume and enabling flexible placement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Volume of moving object

If conventional ozone generators are used, then deodorization and disinfection functions are achieved, but the device volume is too large and requires external electrical power

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice volumeVSAvoidplacement flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The device is divided into modular components including a supporter structure with multiple supporting portions, a fan module, a high voltage generating module, a battery module, and a controlling circuit. Each module is independently configured and assembled, allowing for compact integration while maintaining functional independence of each component.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements nested configuration where the high voltage generating module is positioned below the fan module, the battery module is integrated within the holding space formed by supporting portions, and the controlling circuit is embedded within the supporter structure. This nested arrangement maximizes space utilization and minimizes overall device volume.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Adaptability or versatility

If conventional ozone generators are used, then oxidation reaction for eliminating peculiar smell and killing bacteria is achieved, but the device requires electrical wire power supply which limits placement locations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower supply flexibilityVSAvoidpower connection complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device incorporates an internal battery module that provides self-contained power supply, eliminating the need for external electrical wire connections. The battery module is integrated within the device structure and directly powers the fan module and high voltage generating module, enabling the device to operate autonomously in locations without accessible power supplies.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Volume of moving object

If device volume is reduced for small space application, then portability is improved, but internal component arrangement becomes more difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice volumeVSAvoidcomponent arrangement ease
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The supporter structure is divided into multiple supporting portions (first, second, third supporting portions) that form distinct spatial zones for mounting different modules. This segmentation provides clear mounting locations for each component, simplifying the assembly process despite the compact overall volume.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes three-dimensional spatial arrangement by positioning components at different heights and angles. The supporting portions form angles with each other, creating vertical and diagonal mounting surfaces. This multi-dimensional configuration allows efficient packing of components within limited space while maintaining ease of assembly through clearly defined mounting positions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

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 device effectively miniaturizes ozone generation and provides portable ozone production, enabling deodorization and disinfection in small or power-constrained spaces, such as refrigerators or wardrobes, with flexible mounting options.

Implementation Method 1

a corona generator of the high voltage generating module is configured at an air outlet of the fan module

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCorona discharge: Corona Discharge

Data Source

PatentUS10258922B2Device for deodorization and disinfection
Publication Date: 2019.04.16 XETIN
  • US10258922B2 patent drawing
  • US10258922B2 patent drawing
  • US10258922B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A device for deodorization and disinfection is provided. The aforementioned device includes a supporter, a fan module, a high voltage generating module, a controlling circuit, a battery module, and a cover body used to contain aforementioned elements. Aforementioned supporter includes a first supporting portion, a second supporting portion, and a third supporting portion. The fan module attaches to a setting plane of the first supporting portion. The high voltage generating module is configured at the third supporting portion and below the fan module, and a corona generator of the high voltage generating module is configured at an air outlet of the fan module. The battery module is configured at a holding space formed by the second supporting portion and the third supporting portion. The controlling circuit makes the battery module provide power to the fan module and the high voltage generating module.