Device for radiating UV and/or IR radiation to a human body in a humid room
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sun shower devices are difficult to install and service due to their heavy weight and complex installation processes.
Innovation Solution
A modular sun shower device design featuring a housing with support elements and a radiation transmitting wall with a support frame, allowing for step-by-step installation and easy servicing by releasing the radiation transmitting wall from the housing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a sun shower device is designed with a heavy and robust construction to ensure stability and durability, then the reliability and strength are improved, but the ease of installation and servicing deteriorates due to difficult handling and complex assembly requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separate modular components: a housing unit and a radiation transmitting wall assembly. The wall assembly can be independently removed from the housing by detaching support elements from slots, enabling easy servicing of electronic components without moving the entire heavy device. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by allowing a robust housing construction while enabling simple maintenance through modular design.
2Device complexity
If the sun shower device is designed as a single integrated unit to simplify the overall structure, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ease of repair deteriorates because electronic components cannot be accessed without disassembling the entire device
Solution Approach 1:
The device separates the radiation transmitting wall assembly from the housing, creating two functional modules. The wall assembly containing electronic components can be independently removed by detaching support elements from slots in the housing, providing easy access for repair while maintaining overall structural simplicity. This modular segmentation directly addresses the contradiction between structural simplicity and repair accessibility.
3Strength
If the radiation transmitting wall is permanently fixed to the housing to ensure structural integrity, then the strength and stability are improved, but the ease of servicing deteriorates due to the need for extensive disassembly
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system transitions from a permanent fixed connection to a dynamic removable connection. Support elements on the wall assembly engage with slots in the housing to provide secure attachment during operation, but can be easily detached when servicing is needed. This dynamic attachment mechanism resolves the contradiction by providing both strong fixed attachment during use and easy removal for maintenance.
4Ease of repair
If a modular design with removable components is implemented to improve servicing ease, then the ease of repair is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional mounting mechanisms and support elements
Solution Approach 1:
The device implements modular segmentation with the wall assembly and housing as separate units connected by support elements and slots. This segmentation enables easy removal for servicing while keeping the mounting mechanism relatively simple - consisting of basic support elements that fit into slots. The segmentation principle resolves the contradiction by creating manageable modules with straightforward connection mechanisms.
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 modular design simplifies the installation process, making it more user-friendly and less laborious, while also allowing for easy servicing of electronic components without the need for extensive disassembly.
Implementation Method 1
at least one radiation source for radiating UV and/or IR radiation
Implementation Method 2
at least one reflector
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a device for radiating UV and/or IR radiation to a human body, in particular for use in a humid room, such as a bathroom. The invention further relates to a housing intended for use in such a device for radiating UV and/or IR radiation to a human body, in particular for use in a humid room, such as a bathroom.