Insect Trap Reflective Surface Radiation Geometry
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing insect traps, even when using messenger substances and electromagnetic radiation, fail to attract insects effectively due to limitations in the placement and reflection of radiation.
Innovation Solution
A system where a source emitting electromagnetic radiation, such as infrared, is positioned at a distance from the trap and directs radiation onto a reflective surface, which increases the attraction effect by reflecting the radiation in a spectrum relevant to insects, enhancing the trapping efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the source emitting electromagnetic radiation is arranged on or in the trap device, then the radiation can directly attract insects to the trap, but the attraction effect is insufficient and the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent moves the radiation source from a two-dimensional placement (on or in the trap) to a three-dimensional distant position, using spatial separation to simplify the trap structure while maintaining attraction effectiveness through geometric configuration of reflective surfaces
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces reflective surfaces as intermediaries between the distant radiation source and the trap, allowing the source to be separated from the trap while still directing radiation effectively onto the trap to attract insects
2Productivity
If messenger substances are used alone to attract insects, then the trap structure remains simple, but the attraction effectiveness is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines messenger substances with electromagnetic radiation and reflective surfaces into an integrated attraction system, where multiple attraction mechanisms work together synergistically to enhance overall effectiveness without proportionally increasing complexity
3Device complexity
If the radiation source is positioned at a distance from the trap, then the trap structure is simplified, but the radiation intensity reaching the trap decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-directs radiation from the distant source onto the reflective surfaces before it reaches the trap, using the reflective surfaces to concentrate and redirect radiation intensity precisely where needed, compensating for the distance-related intensity loss
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
Significantly improves the attraction and trapping of insects by utilizing the reflective surface to amplify the electromagnetic radiation's effect, increasing the overall trapping efficiency beyond traditional methods.
Implementation Method 1
a source (10) emitting electromagnetic radiation, in particular heat radiation or infrared radiation
Implementation Method 2
directs radiation onto a reflective surface, which increases the attraction effect by reflecting the radiation
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AI summary
The invention relates to an arrangement for attracting insects, comprising an insect trap (1) which is equipped with a messenger (semi-chemical, such as for example pheromones). Said insect trap is at least one source (10) of electromagnetic radiation, in particular infrared radiation, heat radiation and/or ultraviolet radiation, for attracting insects in such a manner that the radiation oriented towards the insect trap (1) is reflected by the reflection surfaces (9). As a result, insects are heavily attracted and can be trapped.