Flatulence Cleaning Apparatus with Segmented Filtration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing flatulence collection systems effectively remove obnoxious odors but fail to sanitize and decontaminate flatulence of viruses and bacteria, posing a risk of infection transmission in indoor environments.
Innovation Solution
A flatulence cleaning apparatus with a modular design comprising odor removal, sensor, extermination, and sanitizing chambers, utilizing carbon particles, copper wool, and a sanitizing mist to eliminate odors and pathogens, with temperature, sulfur dioxide, and virus/bacteria sensors controlling the process for thorough decontamination.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-generated harmful factors
If a filter is used to remove obnoxious odor from flatulence, then the odor is effectively removed, but the system does not eliminate viruses and bacteria
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into separate functional chambers: an odor removing chamber filled with carbon particles for odor elimination, and a separate exterminating chamber filled with copper wool for virus and bacteria elimination. This segmentation allows each component to specialize in one harmful factor, resolving the contradiction between odor removal and pathogen elimination capabilities.
2Object-generated harmful factors
If carbon particles are used to remove odor, then odor elimination is achieved, but virus and bacteria remain in the flatulence
Solution Approach 1:
Copper wool acts as an intermediary substance in the exterminating chamber that specifically targets and eliminates viruses and bacteria through copper ion release and contact killing, while the carbon particles in the odor removing chamber handle odor elimination. This intermediary approach allows simultaneous addressing of both odor and pathogen hazards.
3Object-generated harmful factors
If flatulence is collected and processed, then odor is removed, but the system complexity increases with multiple chambers and sensors
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into separate functional chambers: an odor removing chamber filled with carbon particles for odor elimination, and a separate exterminating chamber filled with copper wool for virus and bacteria elimination. This segmentation allows each component to specialize in one harmful factor, resolving the contradiction between odor removal and pathogen elimination capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit integrates multiple sensor inputs (temperature, sulfur dioxide, virus/bacteria sensors) and coordinates multiple outputs (blower fan, injection nozzle) to provide comprehensive flatulence processing. This multi-functionality consolidates the control of complex components into a single intelligent unit, managing system complexity while maintaining comprehensive hazard elimination.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus provides a comprehensive solution by removing odors and eliminating viruses and bacteria from flatulence, ensuring a virus-free, bacteria-free, and odor-free environment, effectively preventing the transmission of infectious agents.
Implementation Method 1
An odor removing chamber is located next to the inlet chamber which is filled with carbon particles operative for removing the obnoxious odor of the flatulence
Implementation Method 2
The maze-like chamber is filled with copper wool
Implementation Method 3
A injection nozzle is located in the sanitizing chamber for spraying a mist of sanitizing fluid onto the flatulence after it flows through the maze-like chambers
Implementation Method 4
A blower fan is mounted adjacent to the outlet port for drawing the flatulence flowing through the device in a speed regulated by the main control
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus is for cleaning flatulence of obnoxious odor, infectious virus and/or bacteria, and other contaminants. It can be mounted underneath a seat or bed provided with a flatulence collecting means. Flatulence is drawn through a series of chambers with charcoal provided in a first chamber for removing the obnoxious odor, copper wool provided in a second chamber having plurality of maze-like chambers for capturing and exterminating virus and/or bacteria; and a final chamber having sanitizing mist for eliminating contaminants.