Insect Vacuum Trap Attachment With Sliding Suction Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a system that allows for the quick and easy removal of insects from indoor and outdoor spaces without direct contact, as existing methods are inefficient and inconvenient.
Innovation Solution
An insect vacuum and trap attachment system that couples to a standard vacuum cleaner, utilizing a tubular member and suction member with an insect filter pod, allowing for the capture and removal of insects using vacuum power, with features such as a sliding mechanism and a catch to retain and eject the filter pod, and constructed from flushable materials for easy disposal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a standard vacuum cleaner is used to remove insects, then insects can be removed from the premises, but direct contact with insects is required which is unpleasant and hygienically problematic
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the vacuum attachment into separate functional components: a collection tube for suction, a removable filter pod for trapping insects, and a ejection mechanism. This segmentation allows the user to operate the vacuum contact-free while insects are contained in the filter pod, eliminating direct contact with harmful insects.
2Productivity
If insects are collected using a vacuum, then insects can be removed from the premises, but the collection and disposal process becomes complex and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The filter pod containing trapped insects is designed as a removable, extractable component that can be easily detached from the collection tube. Users can simply pull out the filter pod to dispose of insects without dealing with complex disassembly or cleaning processes, maintaining high productivity while reducing operational complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The filter pod is designed as a disposable component that can be easily removed and discarded after use. This eliminates the need for complex cleaning and maintenance procedures, making the overall system simple to operate despite the sophisticated suction and trapping mechanisms.
3Ease of operation
If a specialized insect vacuum system is designed, then contact-free insect capture is achieved, but the system becomes more complex and less adaptable to various vacuum cleaners
Solution Approach 1:
The collection tube is designed with a universal interface that can accommodate different vacuum cleaner nozzles and attachments. The tubular member can receive various standard vacuum components, making the insect capture system adaptable to multiple vacuum cleaner types while maintaining contact-free operation through the standardized suction interface.
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
Enables efficient and contact-free capture and removal of insects, with the system being adaptable to various vacuum nozzle sizes and allowing for easy disposal of captured insects and filter pods, promoting hygiene and convenience.
Implementation Method 1
a suction member that slideably receives the first open end of the tubular member, the suction member having a narrowed open tip that receives insects
Data Source
AI summary
An insect vacuum and trap attachment system can include a tubular member having an elongate channel that extends along an outer surface of the tubular member. The system can also include a suction member that slideably receives the tubular member. The suction member can have a narrowed open tip that receives insects and a stem that extends along at least an outer surface of the suction member. The stem can be slideably received by the elongate channel to enable the suction member to slide with respect to the tubular member. The system can include a catch that protrudes from the stem. The catch may be arranged and configured to receive a portion of an insect filter pod and thereby couple the insect filter pod between the tubular member and the suction member.