Insect Trap Cover with Light Refracting Portion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing insect traps face issues such as low attraction efficiency, visibility of trapped insects, adhesive sheet detachment, and ecological concerns due to high power consumption and potential harm from electric insecticidal apparatuses, as well as difficulties in easily and securely attaching/detaching covers for maintenance.
Innovation Solution
An adhesive-type insect trap that uses a light source for attraction, incorporates a photocatalyst for deodorization and insect attraction, includes a camera and sensor for monitoring, and features a cover with a light refracting portion and secure coupling mechanism to prevent visibility and detachment issues, while using UV light for sterilization and carbon dioxide generation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a light source is mounted on the insect trap to attract insects, then attraction efficiency is improved, but the trapped insects become visible from the outside creating an unpleasant feeling
Solution Approach 1:
A translucent cover is introduced as an intermediary component between the light source and the external environment. The cover allows light to pass through while blocking the view of trapped insects, thus mediating between the need for light attraction and the desire to hide trapped insects from view.
Solution Approach 2:
The cover is designed with specific optical properties (translucency) that modify the appearance and light transmission characteristics. This optical property change allows the cover to transmit attraction light while preventing direct visibility of trapped insects, effectively changing the visual characteristics of the trap.
2Ease of repair
If a detachable cover is added to the insect trap for maintenance, then ease of repair is improved, but the cover becomes difficult to attach securely
Solution Approach 1:
The cover attachment mechanism is divided into separate coupling portions on the cover and corresponding receiving portions on the main body. This segmentation allows for easy detachment while maintaining secure attachment through the interlocking design of the coupling and receiving portions.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling portions and receiving portions are designed with asymmetric geometries that allow easy insertion in one direction while preventing easy removal. The asymmetric shape provides a secure fit when attached but allows for straightforward detachment when needed for maintenance.
3Ease of operation
If adhesive sheet is made easy to insert, then ease of operation is improved, but the adhesive sheet becomes easily released
Solution Approach 1:
The adhesive sheet insertion mechanism transitions from a static attachment to a dynamic system where the adhesive sheet can be easily inserted and removed. The guide groove and coupling design allow for controlled movement during insertion while maintaining retention through the adhesive properties and mechanical engagement.
Solution Approach 2:
A guide groove is introduced as an intermediary structure that facilitates the insertion process. The guide groove allows the adhesive sheet to be easily inserted into the main body while the coupling portions provide mechanical retention, mediating between ease of insertion and reliability of retention.
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 solution enhances trapping efficiency, prevents visible insects, ensures secure cover attachment, and provides deodorization and sterilization effects, improving user convenience and ecological safety.
Implementation Method 1
a cover with a light refracting portion formed thereon
Implementation Method 2
a photocatalyst generating a deodorization effect
Implementation Method 3
a light source for sterilization capable of sterilizing the interior of the insect trap
Data Source
AI summary
An adhesive-type insect trap includes a body having a hole for insertion of an adhesive sheet; a light source mounting unit disposed on the body; and a cover which is detachably mounted on the body and has a through-hole in at least a part thereof, and an adhesive sheet including a sticky substance and a sheet. The body includes a guide unit by which the adhesive sheet is guided, and the cover comprises a light refraction unit therein or on a surface thereof.