Handrail Sanitizing System with Integrated Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sanitizing systems for handrails do not continuously sanitize and inform users of real-time news and alerts simultaneously, lacking efficiency and economy in design.
Innovation Solution
A sanitizing system comprising a housing assembly with LED lights, a display, and a sanitizing assembly that includes rollers and a container for dispensing sanitizing solution, along with optional UV light, to continuously sanitize handrails and provide real-time information to users.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If existing sanitizing systems are used, then handrails can be sanitized, but they cannot continuously sanitize and provide real-time information simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions (continuous sanitizing, UV light sterilization, and real-time information display) into a single integrated handrail system. The housing assembly incorporates both the sanitizing assembly with rollers and a display assembly, allowing the system to simultaneously sanitize handrails and provide news alerts to users without requiring separate devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The handrail system is designed to perform multiple functions: mechanical sanitizing through rollers, chemical sanitizing through solution dispensing, UV light sterilization, and information communication through displays and speakers. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for separate sanitizing devices and information display systems.
2Reliability
If multiple sanitizing components are added to handrails, then sanitizing effectiveness improves, but system complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The sanitizing system is divided into distinct functional modules within the housing assembly: a sanitizing assembly containing rollers and solution dispensing mechanisms, and a separate display assembly containing screens and speakers. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while maintaining overall system reliability and managing complexity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing assembly serves as an intermediary structure that consolidates multiple sanitizing components (rollers, solution containers, UV lights) and information display components into a single integrated unit. This intermediary housing organizes the complex components in a compact, manageable manner while presenting a unified interface to users.
3Loss of information
If real-time information display is added to handrails, then user information access improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The display assembly is merged with the sanitizing assembly within the same housing structure. The housing assembly simultaneously contains both the sanitizing components (rollers, solution dispensing) and the information display components (screens, speakers), allowing the system to provide real-time information without requiring a completely separate display system.
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 effectively reduces the transmission of bacteria and viruses on handrails, enhances user health, and provides peace of mind by continuously sanitizing and keeping users informed with real-time news and alerts, while being cost-effective and easily retrofittable.
Implementation Method 1
a container (42) for receiving and storing a sanitizing solution (48)
Implementation Method 2
at least one of the sanitizing rollers (46) may be in fluid communication with the container (42) with the help of a hose (44) for dispersing the sanitizing solution (48)
Data Source
AI summary
A sanitizing system including a housing assembly and a sanitizing assembly is disclosed. The housing assembly includes a housing having lights thereon. Attached to a top of the housing is a display to present news, alerts or advertisements to users approaching an escalator or walkway with moving handrails. The housing including a curvature at a rear side that cooperates with the handrails, allowing the housing to be secured to the handrails. Within the housing is a container of the sanitizing assembly having a sanitizing solution within. The sanitizing solution is dispensed onto a sanitizing roller attached to the housing. The sanitizing roller is in abutting contact with the handrails to constantly deliver the sanitizing solution to the handrails and eliminate cross contamination bacteria from the handrails. The sanitizing roller engages a top end and lateral sides of the handrails ensuring that the handrails are always cleaned between users.