Insect Trap Device Using Light Guide and Adhesive Substrate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing insect traps often rely on chemicals or electroshocking kill grids, which pose safety concerns and environmental issues, while also being less effective in attracting insects during the daytime.
Innovation Solution
A plug-in insect trap device that combines a light guide, typically using blue light and UV light, with a removable adhesive substrate to attract and catch insects without chemicals or electroshocking, enhancing daytime efficacy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If chemicals or electroshocking kill grids are used in insect traps, then insect killing effectiveness is improved, but safety concerns and environmental issues worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes harmful chemicals and electroshocking components from the insect trap system, retaining only the safe light attraction mechanism and physical adhesive capture method. This extracts the dangerous elements while preserving the core insect trapping function through alternative means.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent converts the naturally attractive property of certain light wavelengths to insects into a beneficial trapping mechanism, where the same light that attracts insects becomes the primary lure without requiring harmful auxiliary killing methods. The light's natural insect-attracting property is harnessed as the sole attraction and capture system.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If passive adhesive traps without light sources are used, then safety is improved, but daytime insect attraction effectiveness worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the safe passive adhesive trap design with an active light source system, combining the benefits of both approaches. The light source component is integrated into the adhesive trap structure, creating a unified device that maintains safety while enhancing daytime insect attraction through optical emission.
Solution Approach 2:
The light source acts as an intermediary element between the safe adhesive substrate and the insects, mediating the attraction process during daytime hours. The light serves as an intermediate attractant that bridges the gap between safety requirements and effective insect lure capabilities in daylight conditions.
3Reliability
If electroshocking insect traps are used, then insect killing effectiveness is improved, but danger to small animals, pets, or children worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the electrified kill grid component from the insect trap system, removing the dangerous electroshocking mechanism while preserving the insect capture function through light attraction and adhesive trapping. This elimination of the electrostatic hazard protects vulnerable beings.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs disposable adhesive substrates as a replacement for permanent electroshocking structures, using consumable safe materials rather than dangerous reusable electrical components. The adhesive traps serve as temporary, harmless alternatives to the persistent electrical hazard.
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 device effectively attracts and catches flying insects during the daytime, attributed to the light guide and adhesive substrate, while being safe for use in residential areas without drawing attention to the presence of insects.
Implementation Method 1
a light guide, typically using blue light and UV light
Implementation Method 2
Light sources may include fluorescent lamps, mercury-vapor lamps, black lights, or light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Implementation Method 3
An adhesive is applied to the front face and the rear face
Data Source
AI summary
A removable substrate for an insect attractant device includes a body having front and rear faces. The body includes a grip portion with a slot and a lower portion disposed below the grip portion. The lower portion includes a retention aperture, a first lateral portion, and a second lateral, with a gap extending between the first lateral portion and the second lateral portion. An adhesive is applied to the front face and the rear face, the adhesive being positioned between the grip portion and the lower portion, and being surrounded by an adhesive-free border on the front face and the rear face.