Drain Dispenser Integrating Active Agents to Reduce Plumbing Complexity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing drain treatment solutions complicate plumbing systems with additional components, such as one-way outlets and treatment baskets, which are not effective in reducing odor, insect, uric acid, and grease/oil issues without modifying the drain assembly.
Innovation Solution
A treatment device with a dispenser directly coupled to the drain pipe stem, composed of active agents like insecticides, deodorants, uric acid-consuming bacteria, or enzymes that digest grease and oil, eliminating the need for separate baskets or complex mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If one-way outlets or treatment baskets are added to drains, then drain treatment capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the treatment material and dispenser into a single integrated unit that attaches directly to the drain stem. This merging eliminates the need for separate treatment baskets or one-way outlet mechanisms, thereby maintaining treatment capability while reducing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The dispenser is designed to perform multiple functions: it holds the treatment material, dispenses it into the drain, and attaches to the existing drain stem. This multi-functionality replaces what would traditionally require separate components (treatment container, dispensing mechanism, and mounting system), resolving the contradiction between effectiveness and complexity.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If treatment materials are used in drains, then odor and insect problems are reduced, but additional components are required
Solution Approach 1:
The treatment material is integrated directly into the dispenser structure, eliminating the need for separate treatment containers or baskets. The dispenser itself becomes the treatment material carrier, reducing component count while maintaining the ability to address odor and insect problems.
Solution Approach 2:
The dispenser is designed to automatically dispense treatment material into the drain without requiring additional mechanisms or external control systems. The treatment material is contained within and dispensed by the same component, making the system self-sufficient and reducing the number of parts needed.
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 reduces odor, insect, uric acid, and grease/oil problems in drains without modifying the drain assembly, providing a simple and effective solution by directly delivering active agents through the dispenser.
Implementation Method 1
The dispenser can comprise a liquid soluble material
Implementation Method 2
The active agent comprises at least one of an insecticide, a deodorant, uric acid-consuming bacteria
Implementation Method 3
an enzyme that digests grease and oil
Data Source
AI summary
A treatment device for a drain is presented to reduce at least one of odor, insect, uric acid, and grease and oil problems. The treatment comprises a dispenser that is configured to couple a stem from a drain extending into a drain pipe. At least a portion of the dispenser is composed of the active agent and thereby dispenses the active agent. The active agent includes at least one of an insecticide, a deodorant, uric acid-consuming bacteria, and an enzyme that digests grease and oil. Thus, problems associated with drains are substantially reduced using the treatment device.