Micro Layering Pest Control System for Dairy Herds
Solution Overview
Problem
Current pest control systems for dairy herds face challenges in applying thick, high-viscosity oil-based carriers with insecticides effectively, as they tend to be absorbed into the animal's hair or dispersed by air currents, leading to inefficiencies and increased costs due to excessive ingredient use and misting issues.
Innovation Solution
A micro layering pest control system that combines immiscible ingredients under pressure, continuously agitating them to maintain their properties and apply them in successive micro layering applications, reducing dispersal and excessive use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If thick, high-viscosity oil-based carriers with insecticides are applied to animals, then pest control effectiveness is improved, but the ingredients are absorbed into the animal's hair or dispersed by air currents, leading to excessive ingredient use and increased costs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the application process into multiple sequential micro-layer applications rather than a single thick application. Each micro-layer is applied as a thin, controlled coating that prevents absorption into hair and reduces dispersal, while cumulative effect achieves the desired pest control effectiveness over time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical parameters of the oil-based carrier by blending it with water to create an emulsion with modified viscosity and surface properties. This modified formulation reduces absorption into animal hair and minimizes dispersal by air currents while maintaining pest control effectiveness.
2Manufacturing precision
If more ingredients are applied to overcome fine spray dispersal issues, then coverage is improved, but operational costs increase due to excessive ingredient use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates sensors to detect animal presence and application status, providing feedback control to the dispensing system. This ensures precise application only when needed, preventing excessive ingredient use while maintaining uniform coverage through controlled micro-layer deposition.
Solution Approach 2:
The application process is segmented into multiple controlled micro-layers rather than a single bulk application. Each micro-layer is precisely controlled to achieve uniform coverage without excessive material consumption, reducing operational costs while maintaining application precision.
3Area of stationary object
If misting is used to apply ingredients, then coverage is improved, but oil misting creates excessive coatings on people, buildings, and surrounding structures
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses water as an intermediary medium to carry the oil-based insecticide formulation. This water-oil emulsion system allows controlled deposition of ingredients on the animal without creating excessive oil mist that would contaminate surrounding people, buildings, and structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent modifies the physical parameters of the insecticide formulation by creating a water-oil emulsion with controlled droplet size and surface tension. This modified formulation reduces misting and creates controlled micro-layer deposits that minimize contamination of surrounding environments while maintaining effective animal coverage.
4Manufacturing precision
If fine mesh filters are used in sprayer nozzles to prevent clogging, then spray quality is improved, but the filters clog frequently requiring servicing and cleaning
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the physical parameters of the formulation by creating a water-oil emulsion with optimized viscosity and surface properties. This modified formulation reduces the tendency to clog fine mesh filters, decreasing maintenance requirements while maintaining spray quality through controlled micro-layer deposition.
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 system achieves a 200% increase in application effectiveness while reducing chemical use by 70% and eliminating oil misting problems, allowing for more controlled and cost-effective pest control.
Implementation Method 1
combines immiscible ingredients under pressure
Implementation Method 2
continuously agitating them to maintain their properties
Implementation Method 3
apply them in successive micro layering applications, reducing dispersal and excessive use
Data Source
AI summary
A micro layering pest control system that includes combining generally immiscible ingredients in a container, maintaining the ingredients in a combined state by substantially continuously agitating and homogenizing the combined ingredients under pressure, and discharging the combined ingredients in one or more applications.