Flame-Effect Insect Trap Using UV Attraction and Vacuum Suction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional electric insect eliminating devices lack aesthetic appeal and effective insect attraction, relying on unpredictable insect contact with electrified grids for elimination.

Innovation Solution

An insect eliminating device with a simulated flame effect using flickering LEDs and a UV light source, combined with a suction element to draw insects into a central conduit, and a control circuit to activate these features based on ambient light or user input.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional electric insect eliminating devices use an electrified grid to eliminate insects, then insect elimination is achieved, but the device design is not aesthetically pleasing and relies on unpredictable insect activity

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinsect elimination effectivenessVSAvoidaesthetic appeal

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the electrified grid from the device, removing the unsightly component while retaining insect elimination functionality through the vacuum suction system. The grid is completely removed and replaced with a fan-based suction mechanism that is aesthetically pleasing and reliably eliminates insects without requiring visible electrified components

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the electrical grid system with a mechanical vacuum suction system using a fan and airflow. This substitution maintains effective insect elimination while achieving aesthetic appeal through the use of natural flame-like lighting effects and eliminating the need for visible electrified grids

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Productivity

If conventional light based insect eliminating devices emit UV light to attract insects, then insect attraction is achieved, but insufficient light is provided to aid those around them to see

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinsect attraction capabilityVSAvoidambient lighting for visibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent makes the lighting system multi-functional by incorporating both UV light elements for insect attraction and visible flame-like lighting effects for ambient illumination. The same lighting assembly serves dual purposes: attracting insects with UV while simultaneously providing aesthetically pleasing visible light that illuminates the surrounding area

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges the UV light element with visible light emitting elements (LEDs) in a single integrated lighting assembly. This combination allows the device to simultaneously perform insect attraction through UV radiation and provide ambient lighting through visible flame-like effects, resolving the contradiction between insect attraction and visibility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 attracts and removes insects while providing an aesthetically pleasing design, ensuring consistent insect capture without reliance on unpredictable insect behavior.

Implementation Method 1

a UV light element mounted in an open space provided in the top portion

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectUV light emission: Light

Implementation Method 2

a flickering light portion mounted in the bottom portion... the flickering light portion includes a first group of light emitting elements configured to emit light in a first pattern and a second group of light emitting elements configured to emit light in a second pattern

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLight emitting diode operation: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 3

a fan, mounted in the bottom portion to direct air from the open space in the top portion, through the central conduit and into the lower portion

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAir flow generation: Fan

Implementation Method 4

a grid mounted at a bottom end of the central conduit including a plurality of openings sized to allow air and insects to pass downward into the bottom portion of the base and prevent insects from passing upwards

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPhysical filtration: Filter (physical)

Data Source

PatentUS20250366459A1Insect eliminating device with simulated flame and vacuum suction element

Publication Date: 2025.12.04 PIC CORP

AI summary

An insect eliminating device includes a body including a top portion and a bottom portion provided below the top portion; a light portion mounted in the body and including: a UV light element mounted in an open space provided in the top portion; a flickering light portion mounted in the bottom portion; a central conduit providing fluid communication between the open space in the top portion and the bottom portion of the body; a fan, mounted in the bottom portion to direct air from the open space in the top portion, through the central conduit and into the lower portion; and a grid mounted at a bottom end of the central conduit including a plurality of openings sized to allow air and insects to pass downward into the bottom portion of the base and prevent insects from passing upwards into the central conduit.