Insulation Reviving Apparatus Using Pneumatic Expansion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing insulation becomes compressed over time, reducing its thermal efficiency, and current methods for addressing this involve costly replacement or awkward application of treatment products, which can further compress the insulation.

Innovation Solution

An insulation reviving and treatment apparatus comprising an air tube with a handle and trigger, connected to a source of air, and a baffle to prevent air and debris from causing further compression, along with a product tube for delivering sanitizers, pesticides, or deodorizers, allowing for efficient revival and treatment of insulation without replacing it.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If new insulation is added on top of old compressed insulation, then thermal efficiency is improved, but cost and time consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvethermal efficiencyVSAvoidtime consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The apparatus enables the insulation to revive itself by expanding using compressed air injected through the air tube, eliminating the need for manual removal and reinstallation of insulation materials

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Compressed air is used to expand the compressed insulation back to its original volume, restoring its thermal properties without requiring physical removal or addition of insulation materials

Inventive Principle:

Principle #29Pneumatics and hydraulics

2Adaptability or versatility

If treatment products are applied to existing insulation, then insulation is treated with sanitizers/pesticides, but the insulation is further compressed during application

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetreatment capabilityVSAvoidthermal efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The apparatus combines the air injection system and product delivery system into a single integrated device, allowing simultaneous expansion and treatment in one operation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The insulation is expanded with air before product application to prevent compression during treatment, preparing the insulation in an optimal state before receiving the treatment products

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

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 apparatus efficiently revives compressed insulation by expanding it with air and simultaneously applies treatment products, enhancing its thermal efficiency and extending its lifespan without the need for costly replacement.

Implementation Method 1

An air hose is connected to the handle and to a source of air such that operation of the trigger causes air to exit the opening in the first end

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectGas expansion: Pressure Increase

Data Source

PatentUS10718110B1Insulation reviving and treatment apparatus and method

Publication Date: 2020.07.21 BENNETT RUSSELL

AI summary

An insulation reviving and treatment apparatus and method includes an air tube with a first end and a second end and a hollow interior. An opening is provided in the first end and in the second end. A handle is attached to the second end where the handle includes a trigger. An air hose is connected to the handle and to a source of air such that operation of the trigger causes air to exit the opening in the first end. And a baffle is attached to the air tube.