Chemical Catalysis Module with Embedded Adsorption Cubes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Honeycomb activated carbon-like air purification products are fragile, prone to damage during transportation, suffer from airflow obstruction due to glue layers, and can produce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) affecting performance.
Innovation Solution
A chemical catalysis module with adsorption cubes embedded in a frame structure composed of semi-cells with cavity structures and protrusions, eliminating the need for glue and enhancing shock resistance, airflow, and using a ceramic matrix adsorption cube with a porous structure for improved performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If glue is used to connect adsorption cubes in honeycomb activated carbon-like products, then the product structure is formed, but airflow is blocked and effective airflow sites are lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the glue layer entirely from the structure. Instead of using glue to connect adsorption cubes, the design employs a frame structure with cavity structures that mechanically hold the cubes without any adhesive material, thereby eliminating airflow blockage while maintaining structural integrity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses a thin frame structure with cavity structures that provides mechanical support and positioning for adsorption cubes without requiring thick glue layers. The frame acts as a flexible yet rigid structure that maintains product form while minimizing obstruction to airflow
2Ease of manufacture
If inferior glue is used to assemble the product, then manufacturing is simplified, but volatile organic compounds are produced that affect product performance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent completely eliminates the use of glue in the assembly process by adopting a mechanical interlocking design where the frame structure's cavity structures hold the adsorption cubes through physical fitting rather than chemical adhesion, thus removing the source of volatile organic compounds
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the chemical bonding mechanism (glue) with a mechanical bonding mechanism (physical fitting in cavity structures). This substitution maintains ease of manufacture through simple assembly while avoiding the harmful emissions associated with inferior adhesives
3Device complexity
If the fragile material inside is directly connected to the plastic or metal wall without buffering, then the product structure is simplified, but the product is susceptible to damage during manufacturing, transportation and use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates buffering elements between the fragile adsorption cubes and the outer frame wall. These cushioning structures are designed in advance to absorb shocks and protect the internal material during transportation and handling, preventing damage without significantly complicating the overall product structure
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a nested structure where the frame with cavity structures contains the adsorption cubes, which are in turn protected by buffering elements. This multi-layer nested design provides protection while maintaining structural compactness and avoiding excessive complexity
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 module offers higher adsorption capacity, strength, water resistance, and temperature resistance, with improved aerodynamic performance and shock resistance, reducing VOC production and eliminating the need for an outer frame, while allowing for safer transportation.
Implementation Method 1
granular products such as activated carbon and alumina are typically used for chemical adsorption and filtration
Implementation Method 2
An inner wall of the cavity structure is provided thereon with protrusions for increasing friction
Data Source
AI summary
A chemical catalysis module is disclosed. The chemical catalysis module includes adsorption cubes for adsorbing a chemical gas. The chemical catalysis module further includes a frame structure for accommodating the adsorption cubes. The frame structure includes two oppositely arranged semi-cells. Each of the semi-cells is uniformly provided with a plurality of cavity structures. Each of the cavity structures is embedded with the adsorption cubes inside. The adsorption cubes are embedded in each of the cavity structures in a single or array manner. One half of the adsorption cubes are embedded in the cavity structure of one of the semi-cells of the frame structure, and the other half of the adsorption cubes are embedded in the cavity structure of the other of the semi-cells of the frame structure. The product has sufficient strength, friction and good aerodynamic performance.