LED Lamp Array for Insect Trap Using Fluorescent Sleeve
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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 existing solutions do not provide long-term insect attraction without modifying trap components.
Innovation Solution
A flying insect trap lamp featuring a translucent sleeve with fluorinated ethylene propylene coating and internal power supply and LED controller, allowing for installation without modifying external circuitry, using multiple sets of LEDs emitting specific wavelengths to attract insects and providing adaptable lighting patterns.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If ultraviolet fluorescent tubes are used to attract insects, then insect attraction is achieved, but hazardous materials (mercury and phosphor) are introduced requiring special disposal
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes the hazardous materials (mercury and phosphor coating) from the lighting system while retaining the ultraviolet light emission function through alternative means - specifically using fluorescent tubeless lamps that generate UV light without these dangerous substances
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adopts disposable LED lamps that emit ultraviolet light without containing hazardous materials like mercury and phosphor. These lamps are designed to be replaced rather than disposed of as hazardous waste, eliminating the need for special disposal procedures while maintaining insect attraction effectiveness
2Ease of manufacture
If ultraviolet fluorescent tubes are used, then insect attraction is provided, but the tubes age and degrade significantly over time requiring frequent replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces long-lived but degrading fluorescent tubes with shorter-lived LED lamps that do not suffer from the same degradation issues. The LED lamps maintain consistent ultraviolet emission throughout their operational life and can be easily replaced without hazardous material concerns
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the fundamental operating parameters from fluorescent gas discharge to LED electroluminescence, which eliminates the aging and degradation problems associated with fluorescent tube phosphor coating deterioration and gas pressure changes over time
3Object-affected harmful factors
If fluorescent tubes are replaced with LED lamps, then hazardous materials are eliminated, but compatibility with existing trap circuitry must be maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs LED lamps that are universally compatible with existing fluorescent tube fixtures and ballast systems. The lamps maintain the same physical form factor, electrical connectors, and mounting mechanisms while providing hazard-free ultraviolet light emission
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses the existing ballast and fixture infrastructure as intermediaries to enable LED lamp operation without requiring complete system redesign. The LED lamps work through the existing electrical circuitry while eliminating the need for hazardous fluorescent tube materials
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 solution provides long-term insect attraction with reduced environmental impact, eliminating hazardous materials and extending trap effectiveness without requiring frequent component replacements, while maintaining compatibility with standard trap fixtures.
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
Implementation Method 2
Each LED of the first set operates to emit light having a wavelength in the range of 315 to 400 nanometers. Each LED of the second set operates to emit light having a wavelength in the range of 400 to 700 nanometers
Implementation Method 3
The sleeve has a cylindrical substrate (surface) coated with fluorinated ethylene propylene
Implementation Method 4
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 array employing multiple sets of light emitting diodes that each emit light at different specific wavelengths and are positioned within a one or more translucent sleeves having a surface coated with an environmentally safe light diffusion material creating a pattern comprising areas of more intense light dominated by the light cast by a single LED separated by areas of less intense light.