Energized Wire Barrier for Adaptive Pest Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing pest control methods, such as ultrasonic devices and electrical traps, are ineffective in deterring pests of various sizes and types without harming non-target animals, disrupting the natural balance, and often rely on toxic substances that pose risks to humans and the environment.

Innovation Solution

A system utilizing insulated and energized electrical conducting wires placed at varying heights and configurations to create an electric barrier that can be adjusted for different pest types, using controlled currents and voltages to deter or kill pests without causing harm to non-targets, maintaining the natural balance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If toxic substances are used for pest control, then pest elimination effectiveness is improved, but harm to non-target animals and environmental damage worsen

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepest elimination effectivenessVSAvoidharm to non-target animals and environment

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces chemical toxic substances with an electrical field-based control system. Electrically conducting wires generate electrical fields that deter or eliminate pests through electrical stimulation, substituting chemical mechanisms with physical electrical mechanisms, thereby eliminating toxicity-related harm to non-target animals and the environment

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system allows dynamic adjustment of electrical field parameters (voltage, current, frequency) to achieve effective pest control while minimizing harm. By changing electrical parameters rather than using fixed toxic chemical concentrations, the system can be optimized for different pest types and environments, maintaining effectiveness while reducing harmful effects

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Object-affected harmful factors

If ultrasonic devices are used for pest deterrence, then non-toxic pest control is improved, but effectiveness against various pest sizes and types deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetoxicity levelVSAvoidpest deterrence effectiveness

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The electrical field system is designed to be universally effective against multiple pest types (insects, rodents, birds, aquatic organisms) of various sizes. By adjusting electrical parameters, the same basic system can control different pest categories, replacing the need for multiple specialized devices with a single multi-functional electrical control system

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system overcomes size-related limitations by varying electrical field parameters (voltage, current, frequency, pulse duration) to match different pest sensitivities. Small insects respond to different parameters than larger rodents or aquatic organisms, allowing the system to maintain effectiveness across diverse pest sizes without being constrained by ultrasonic frequency limitations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If electrical current is increased to improve pest elimination, then pest control effectiveness is improved, but risk of harming non-target animals worsens

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepest elimination effectivenessVSAvoidrisk to non-target animals

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system employs dynamic, adjustable electrical current levels rather than fixed high current. The electrical parameters can be modified in real-time based on pest presence, type, and sensitivity, allowing the system to use only the necessary current level for effective control while minimizing risk to non-target animals through adaptive rather than static operation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

By changing electrical parameters (current, voltage, frequency, pulse width) based on specific pest targets, the system achieves effective elimination while controlling harm risk. Different pests require different parameter combinations, allowing optimization of the balance between effectiveness and safety for each specific application

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

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 deters or eliminates pests of various sizes and types without harming non-target animals, maintaining the natural balance and reducing the use of toxic substances, while allowing for adaptation to specific pest control needs.

Implementation Method 1

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectrical field: Electric Field

Data Source

PatentUS11712035B2Pest control

Publication Date: 2023.08.01 TX GUARDIAN AS

AI summary

Various aspects comprise controlling and/or euthanizing vermin or pests for preventing such vermin or pests from entering into a geographical area or into a building, wherein the device comprises at least one completely or partially uninsulated electrically conducting wire or conductor connected to an electrical current source, providing controlled electrical pulses to said conductor or wire in the form of pulses or pulse trains. The device may be used in a method for controlling the access of pests/vermin to a geographical location, building or property wherein the electrically conducting wire(s) lead(s) an electrical current with an amperage of not less than 0.0001 A. The device and method may be particularly suited for removing/controlling pests/vermin on land.