Filter Hook System With Magnet And Flashlight For Air Handler Maintenance
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Solution Overview
Problem
The removal of filters from industrial air-handlers in ventilation systems is a time-consuming process, and existing solutions do not adequately facilitate hands-free illuminated inspection of heating and cooling air coils.
Innovation Solution
A filter hook system comprising a hollow pipe with a handle, a hook-shaped implement, a magnet, and a flashlight, allowing for easy filter removal and hands-free inspection of ventilation system components, including heating and cooling air coils, by attaching to the system and providing illumination.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual filter removal methods are used, then filter removal can be accomplished, but the process is time-consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The filter removal tool is segmented into distinct functional components: a magnetic base for attachment, a telescoping rod for extended reach, and a hook mechanism for filter engagement. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally, enabling efficient filter removal without manual handling of the entire filter assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic base of the tool attaches to the air handler unit itself, using the unit's magnetic properties to hold the tool in place. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for additional mounting hardware or manual support, allowing the tool to remain positioned during filter removal operations.
2Ease of operation
If traditional inspection methods are used, then heating and cooling air coils can be inspected, but hands-free illumination and convenient inspection are not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The inspection system merges multiple functions into a single integrated tool: the magnetic base provides attachment, the telescoping rod provides extended reach, and the flashlight provides illumination. This combination allows hands-free inspection of heating and cooling air coils while maintaining relatively simple device construction.
Solution Approach 2:
The tool serves multiple functions: it can be used for filter removal, coil inspection, and general maintenance tasks within the air handler unit. The magnetic base and telescoping rod configuration allows the same tool to perform various maintenance operations, reducing the need for multiple specialized tools.
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
Enables convenient, durable, and versatile filter removal and illuminated inspection of ventilation system components without the need for manual handling, improving efficiency and accessibility in maintenance procedures.
Implementation Method 1
a magnet statically coupled to the second end cap and configured to support the pipe and the rod at a stationary position at the existing industrial air-handler of the existing ventilation system
Data Source
AI summary
The filter hook includes a pipe, a rod slidably disposed through the pipe, a hook-shaped implement statically coupled to the rod and disposed exterior of the pipe, a bracket attached to an exterior of the pipe and spaced from the rod, a flashlight attached to the bracket and disposed opposite to the handle portion and adjacent to the second end cap, a magnet statically coupled to the second end cap and configured to support the pipe and the rod at a stationary position at the existing industrial air-handler of the existing ventilation system, and a fastener adjustably mated to the second end cap and oriented transversely to the rod. The fastener is configured to permit selected reciprocal displacement of the rod and the hook-shaped implement through the second end cap and relative to a position of the pipe.