Hollow Sphere Deodorizing Sink System with Radial Slot Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing deodorizing sink systems fail to effectively dissipate unpleasant odors in kitchen sinks while creating a pleasant aroma in a safe, convenient, and economical manner.
Innovation Solution
A deodorizing sink system comprising a hollow plastic sphere with multiple holes, a spherical deodorant, and an intermediate plastic support with radial slots, allowing water to pass through and contact the deodorant, which is disposed within the sphere, facilitating odor neutralization and aroma diffusion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a deodorizing sink system is implemented, then unpleasant odors are dissipated and pleasant aroma is created, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into distinct functional components: a hollow sphere containing deodorant, an intermediate support structure with radial slots, and integration with existing sink plumbing. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently while collectively achieving odor dissipation and aroma creation without excessive overall complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The intermediate support structure acts as a mediator between the hollow sphere containing deodorant and the sink plumbing system. It provides structural support, facilitates water flow through radial slots, and enables the deodorant to interact with water and air without requiring direct integration of the deodorant container with complex plumbing mechanisms
2Productivity
If water flows through radial slots to contact deodorant, then odor neutralization is enhanced, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The intermediate support structure incorporates radial slots that function as porous pathways, allowing water to flow through and contact the deodorant. This porous design enhances odor neutralization efficiency by maximizing water-deodorant interaction while the slot geometry can be manufactured using standard molding techniques without requiring extreme precision
Solution Approach 2:
The system utilizes changes in water flow parameters as water passes through the radial slots and contacts the deodorant. By optimizing the flow rate and contact time parameters, effective odor neutralization is achieved without requiring the radial slots to be manufactured with extremely tight tolerances
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 efficiently dissipates odors and creates a pleasant aroma in a kitchen sink, offering a durable, cost-effective, and safe solution for odor management.
Implementation Method 1
water to pass through and contact the deodorant, which is disposed within the sphere, facilitating odor neutralization and aroma diffusion
Data Source
AI summary
A hollow sphere fabricated of a plastic material has a plurality of holes extending there through. Deodorant in a spherical shape has a diameter less than the diameter of the hollow sphere. An intermediate support fabricated of plastic has a central section, an upper section, and a lower section. The central section being in a J-shaped cross sectional configuration. The upper section is an annular flange. The lower section is a circular upstanding edge with a diameter less than the diameter of the hollow sphere. The central section is formed with radial slots.