Disinfectant Fog Dispenser with Rotating Base and Viewing Window
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing disinfecting fogger designs lack a cylindrical container with a transparent window for fluid viewing and a battery-powered rotating base for efficient and continuous disinfection of enclosed areas, particularly in the context of preventing the spread of infections like COVID-19.
Innovation Solution
A disinfectant fog dispensing system featuring a cylindrical container with a transparent window and a fill port, combined with a battery-powered rotating base that allows for continuous refilling and programmed fog release at predetermined intervals, ensuring effective and efficient disinfection of enclosed spaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional disinfecting fogger design is used, then the basic fog dispensing function is achieved, but the device lacks a transparent window for fluid monitoring and a fill port for easy refilling
Solution Approach 1:
The container is segmented into distinct functional zones: a transparent window portion for visual monitoring, a fill port portion for refilling, and a dispensing portion. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, improving ease of operation without significantly increasing overall complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The transparent window acts as an intermediary element between the user and the fluid inside the container, enabling monitoring without direct contact. The fill port serves as an intermediary access point, allowing refilling while maintaining the sealed structure of the container during normal operation.
2Productivity
If a stationary disinfecting fogger is used, then the structure is simple, but the disinfection coverage is limited and requires manual repositioning
Solution Approach 1:
The fogger transitions from a stationary to a dynamic rotating system, where the container rotates on a vertical axis to distribute disinfectant fog across a wider area. This dynamic movement increases productivity by covering more space without requiring multiple devices or manual repositioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotating base operates in periodic cycles, rotating the container through predetermined intervals to dispense fog at regular intervals. This periodic action ensures continuous and uniform disinfection coverage throughout the enclosed area, improving productivity while maintaining manageable system complexity.
3Reliability
If the container is made opaque to protect the disinfectant, then the disinfectant is protected from degradation, but the user cannot monitor the fluid level
Solution Approach 1:
The container applies local quality by making only the necessary portion transparent (the window area) while keeping the rest of the container opaque to protect the disinfectant. This localized transparency allows fluid level monitoring without compromising the protective function of the container walls.
Solution Approach 2:
The transparent window may incorporate visual indicators such as color changes or translucency variations that respond to fluid level or disinfectant concentration, providing reliable monitoring information while maintaining the protective opaque structure of the container.
4Reliability
If the fogger operates continuously without interruption, then the enclosed area remains continuously disinfected, but the device requires constant power and fluid supply
Solution Approach 1:
The rotating base is designed to maintain continuous rotation and fog dispensing operation, ensuring uninterrupted disinfection coverage. The container rotates continuously to distribute fog uniformly, and the system maintains this continuous action through battery power and automated control mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates automated control features that monitor fluid levels and rotate the container without manual intervention. The fill port allows automatic or semi-automatic refilling, and the rotating mechanism operates autonomously to maintain continuous disinfection, reducing the need for constant user involvement while maintaining reliability.
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 system provides continuous disinfection of enclosed areas, extending its usage period while being inexpensive and maintaining effectiveness through a combination of a transparent container for fluid monitoring and a rotating base for uniform coverage.
Implementation Method 1
a battery powered rotating base wherein the container will rotate and dispense the contents of the container in an enclosed area
Implementation Method 2
allows the user to fill the container with fluid therein which will then be dispensed as fog
Data Source
AI summary
A disinfectant fog dispensing container and system includes a cylindrical container and a transparent widow for viewing the amount of fluid in the container. The container further includes a fill port on the side of the container. The fill port provides access to an interior of the container and allows the user to fill the container with fluid therein which will then be dispensed as fog. Additionally, the system includes a battery powered rotating base wherein the container will rotate and dispense the contents of the container in an enclosed area. The enclosed area may include locations such as a living room, a classroom, or a vehicle.