Flexible Ion Generator With UV Lights for HVAC Air Sanitization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current air treatment systems in HVAC applications lack effective methods for sanitizing air and adjacent surfaces, necessitating improved systems and methods for ionization and purification.
Innovation Solution
A flexible ion generator device featuring a dielectric layer with conductive traces and UV lights, which emits ions and sanitizes surrounding air and surfaces by using emitters and UV lights integrated into the device's design, allowing for customizable configuration and operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional air treatment systems are used, then air can be heated, cooled, humidified, or filtered, but they lack effective methods for sanitizing air and adjacent surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines ionization technology and UV light sources into a single integrated device that can sanitize both air and adjacent surfaces simultaneously. The flexible ion generator device includes emitters for ionization and UV lights mounted on the same flexible substrate, creating a multi-functional sanitization system that addresses the limitation of traditional HVAC systems without requiring separate complex installations
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible ion generator device performs multiple functions including ionization of air, sanitization of air, and sanitization of adjacent surfaces through integrated UV lighting. This multi-functional capability allows a single device to replace multiple separate systems, improving reliability while managing complexity through consolidation
2Reliability
If flexible ion generator device with UV lights is added, then sanitization capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates UV light sources directly onto the flexible substrate that supports the ionization emitters, creating a unified device structure. This merging of ionization and UV sanitization components into a single flexible device reduces the need for separate installation systems and simplifies the overall device architecture while maintaining enhanced sanitization capability
Solution Approach 2:
The use of a flexible substrate as the base for mounting both emitters and UV lights creates a thin, adaptable device structure. This flexible film approach allows the sanitization device to be easily integrated into existing HVAC ducts or surfaces without requiring rigid, complex mounting structures, thereby improving sanitization capability while minimizing added device complexity
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
The flexible ion generator device effectively sanitizes air and surfaces by producing ions and utilizing UV light to enhance purification, improving indoor air quality and reducing the need for outside air recirculation, thereby lowering heating and cooling costs.
Implementation Method 1
at least one emitter engaged to the trace for emitting ions
Implementation Method 2
At least one UV light is disposed on the dielectric layer
Data Source
AI summary
A flexible ion generator device that includes a dielectric layer having a first end, a second end, a first side, a second side, a top side, and a bottom side, at least one trace positioned on the dielectric layer and having a plurality of emitters engaged to the at least one trace. A plurality of lights disposed on the dielectric layer.