Debris Collection Manifold With Airflow Panels and Containment Bag
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for debris collection, such as leaf blowers, are inefficient in directing and collecting debris into a specific location for easy removal, as they lack effective mechanisms to channel and contain the debris under the influence of a forced air stream.
Innovation Solution
A collection manifold device with an adapter body and receiver system, featuring hinged panels and a collection receptacle, that utilizes a forced air stream to direct debris into a collection receptacle, with adjustable panel angles and holes to allow air passage while retaining debris, and optional wheels for mobility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a leaf blower is used to move debris, then debris can be moved from one location to another, but the debris cannot be effectively collected or contained at a specific location for easy removal
Solution Approach 1:
The collection manifold acts as an intermediary device between the leaf blower and the debris. It provides a structured pathway (conduit) that channels debris from the blower's output to a collection receptacle, enabling effective collection without requiring direct manual gathering.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts the collection function from the leaf blower operation itself. By separating the blowing function (leaf blower) from the collection function (collection manifold with receptacle), the system enables debris to be both moved and contained at a specific location for easy removal.
2Productivity
If panels are added to direct debris, then debris channeling improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The collection manifold is segmented into distinct functional components: panels for directing debris, a conduit for channeling, and a receptacle for collection. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while maintaining overall system manageability.
Solution Approach 2:
The panels are designed with adjustable angles, allowing dynamic adaptation to different debris flow conditions and collection needs. This adjustability optimizes debris channeling effectiveness without requiring a completely complex fixed structure.
3Use of energy by moving object
If holes are added to panels for air passage, then air flow improves, but debris containment may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The panels have different properties in different locations: holes are present in some areas to allow air passage, while solid portions maintain debris containment. This local differentiation of properties (perforated vs. solid) allows simultaneous air flow and debris containment based on spatial requirements.
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
Effectively channels and collects debris into a receptacle using a forced air stream, enhancing efficiency and ease of use by allowing adjustable panel angles and air passage, while maintaining debris containment and providing mobility options.
Implementation Method 1
debris forced to enter the opening of the receiver under the influence of a stream of air
Data Source
AI summary
Provided herein are devices which facilitate collection of debris from various locations, such as roads, driveways, and fields. An article provided in accordance with some embodiments includes a receiver with an opening suitable for admitting debris, and also having panels connected thereto which assist in directing debris into the opening of the receiver. An adapter body having a proximal end attached to the receiver permits debris to pass through the adapter body to the distal end of the adapter body, and the distal end is fitted with a collection receptacle, which receptacle comprises a sack, bag or the like that contains perforations or holes sufficiently dimensioned to enable air to pass through the wall of the sack, bag, or the like, while retaining debris within the interior volume of the sack, bag, or the like.