Adhesive Insect Trap Cover with Segmented Light Refraction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing adhesive-type insect traps face issues such as low attraction efficiency, visibility of trapped insects, adhesive sheet detachment problems, and difficulties in securely attaching and detaching the cover for maintenance and cleaning.
Innovation Solution
An adhesive-type insect trap that uses a light source for attraction, incorporates a photocatalyst for deodorization, generates carbon dioxide for insect attraction, includes a camera for observation, and features a sensor for adjusting light intensity and power supply, with a secure coupling mechanism for the cover to prevent loss and facilitate easy attachment and detachment.
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 visibly observable from the outside
Solution Approach 1:
The cover is divided into two functional surfaces: an outer surface with light refracting portions for attraction and an inner surface with light blocking portions for concealment. This segmentation allows each surface to perform its specific function independently, resolving the contradiction between attraction efficiency and visibility prevention.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the cover are assigned different optical properties: the outer surface has light refracting portions to attract insects, while the inner surface has light blocking portions to prevent visibility of trapped insects. This local differentiation of properties allows simultaneous achievement of both attraction and concealment functions.
2Reliability
If the adhesive sheet is inserted into the insect trap, then trapping function is activated, but the adhesive sheet is likely to adhere to the insect trap or be easily released
Solution Approach 1:
A guide unit is introduced as an intermediary component between the adhesive sheet and the insect trap body. The guide unit guides the adhesive sheet during insertion and provides a retention groove that securely holds the adhesive sheet in place, preventing both adhesion to the trap body and easy release, thus resolving the contradiction.
3Ease of repair
If the cover is made detachable for repair and cleaning, then maintenance accessibility is improved, but detachment and attachment become difficult or the cover is not firmly secured
Solution Approach 1:
The cover attachment mechanism is segmented into multiple independent coupling portions, each with corresponding receiving portions on the main body. This segmentation allows the cover to be easily detached by releasing individual coupling portions while maintaining firm security when attached, as all coupling portions must be engaged for secure attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling mechanism is designed with dynamic characteristics: the coupling portions can be easily released for detachment during maintenance, yet provide strong retention force when engaged during normal operation. This dynamic design allows the system to transition between easy detachment and secure attachment states as needed.
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 trap achieves high trapping efficiency while preventing visible observation of insects, securely attaching the adhesive sheet, and allowing for efficient light refraction and sterilization, enhancing user convenience with monitoring capabilities and improved power management.
Implementation Method 1
attracting the insects to move towards the insect trap using a light source
Implementation Method 2
a photocatalyst generating a deodorization effect
Implementation Method 3
a cover with a light refracting portion formed thereon
Implementation Method 4
a light source for sterilization capable of sterilizing the interior of the insect trap or killing insects trapped by an adhesive sheet
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AI summary
An adhesive-type insect trap is provided. One embodiment of the present invention provides an adhesive-type insect trap comprising: 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, wherein the adhesive sheet comprises a sticky substance and a sheet, the body comprises a guide unit by which the adhesive sheet is guided, and the cover comprises a light refraction unit therein or on a surface thereof.