Clip-On LED Light Assembly for Insecticide Bait Gel Dispenser
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing insecticide bait gel dispensers lack effective illumination in dark areas, requiring technicians to use separate flashlights, which can obstruct the application process and reduce visibility.
Innovation Solution
A light assembly with an LED bulb is designed to be easily attached to hand-held fluid dispensers, positioning the light adjacent to the dispensing tip for direct illumination, powered by a rechargeable battery with a USB charge controller and on/off switch, allowing for improved visibility during application.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a separate flashlight is used to illuminate dark areas, then visibility is improved, but the application process is obstructed and operational efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the illumination function with the dispensing device by integrating an LED light source directly into the dispenser body. This merging eliminates the need for a separate flashlight, allowing the technician to operate with one hand while maintaining both visibility and ease of application. The light is positioned to illuminate the dispensing area without obstructing the application process.
2Illumination intensity
If a separate flashlight is held in the other hand, then visibility is improved, but operational efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The illumination system is merged with the dispensing device, allowing the technician to perform both illumination and dispensing functions with a single integrated tool. This eliminates the need to coordinate two separate devices, thereby improving operational efficiency and productivity.
3Ease of manufacture
If the LED is set back from the dispensing tip, then the light can be built-in, but direct illumination of the fluid being dispensed is obstructed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent positions the LED light source at the tip of the dispenser, adjacent to the dispensing opening, rather than setting it back. This localized positioning ensures that the light directly illuminates the fluid as it exits the tip, providing optimal visibility of the application area. The light is oriented to shine forward, matching the direction of fluid dispensing.
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 light assembly enhances the accuracy of insecticide application by providing direct illumination at the dispensing site, eliminating the need for a separate flashlight and improving operational efficiency in dark environments.
Implementation Method 1
the source of light is an LED (light emitting diode) white bulb
Data Source
AI summary
A clip-on light assembly includes a semi-cylindrical body that fits onto a cylindrical reservoir of fluid to be dispensed and a light carried at a front of the body and projecting a light beam in front of a dispensing tip of the reservoir. A battery is carried by the body and is electrically connected to the light. The light can be an LED. A circuit board carries a circuit electrically connected to the LED, the circuit board and battery contained in a compartment fixed to the body. The circuit can include a port for recharging the battery via a cord.