LED Lamp for Insect Trap with Diffused UV Emission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing flying insect traps using ultraviolet fluorescent tubes face issues with hazardous materials, short lifespan, and environmental concerns, requiring frequent replacements and special disposal, while also needing a more attractive and long-lasting light source without modifying the trap's electronic components.
Innovation Solution
A flying insect trap lamp featuring a translucent sleeve coated with fluorinated ethylene propylene, containing three sets of LEDs emitting light in specific wavelength ranges, with internal circuitry for safe power adaptation and an LED controller for various light patterns, compatible with standard fluorescent tube fixtures without external modifications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If ultraviolet fluorescent tubes are used to attract flying insects, then the light source can be generated through chemical reaction, but hazardous materials (mercury and phosphorus) are released into the environment when the tube breaks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes the hazardous materials (mercury and phosphorus) from the light source system by replacing the fluorescent tube with LED technology, thereby eliminating the source of environmental contamination while maintaining the ultraviolet light emission function
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adopts LED lamps that have a significantly longer operational lifespan compared to fluorescent tubes, reducing the frequency of replacement and the associated environmental risk of breakage and hazardous material release
2Illumination intensity
If ultraviolet fluorescent tubes are used in insect traps, then the tubes can emit ultraviolet light to attract insects, but the tubes age and degrade significantly over a relatively short period of time (up to 8000 hours)
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the fundamental operating parameters of the light source by transitioning from fluorescent tube technology to LED technology, which operates on different electrical and optical principles, resulting in significantly extended operational lifespan while maintaining effective ultraviolet emission for insect attraction
3Ease of manufacture
If fluorescent tubes are replaced, then the light source can be updated, but special disposal procedures are required separate from general commercial and household waste
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs LED lamps with extended service life that eliminate the need for frequent replacements and complex disposal procedures, as LEDs do not contain hazardous materials requiring special waste handling procedures
4Device complexity
If fluorescent tubes are used, then the basic trap design can be maintained, but the tubes need to be replaced at least once a year
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the operational parameters of the light source system by implementing LED technology with significantly longer lifespan, reducing the maintenance frequency from annual replacements to multi-year operation while preserving the basic trap design configuration
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 LED lamp provides long-lasting, hazardous-free, and highly attractive light to flying insects, extending trap effectiveness without altering existing trap components, and allowing for various light patterns to emulate or enhance ultraviolet fluorescent tube behavior.
Implementation Method 1
A plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are mounted on the elongate mounting panel and positioned, along with the elongated mounting panel, within the translucent sleeve. Each LED of the first set operates to emit light having a wavelength in the range of 315 to 400 nanometers.
Implementation Method 2
A flying insect trap lamp made in accordance with the present invention typically includes a translucent sleeve. The sleeve has a cylindrical substrate (surface) coated with fluorinated ethylene propylene.
Data Source
AI summary
Problems associated with the use of fluorescent tubes in insect traps are resolved by providing a replacement lamp employing multiple sets of light emitting diodes that each omit light at different specific wavelengths each positioned within a translucent sleeve have a surface coated with an environmentally safe light diffusion material creating a pattern on the surface comprising areas of more intense light dominated by the light cast by a single LED separated by areas of less intense light where light cast by adjacent LEDs is more mixed.