Mildew Removal Device Using Gel Agent and Spore-Proof Cover

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional methods for permanently removing mold from surfaces often result in the spread of mold spores and odor pollution, as well as incomplete elimination due to evaporation of anti-mold agents, leading to potential re-infestation and health issues.

Innovation Solution

A method involving a gel-like anti-mold agent applied in a grid and covered with a spore-proof material, where pressure is applied to ensure adhesion and prevent evaporation, using a treatment device with a spore-proof cover part and adhesive strips to contain the agent and prevent spore dispersal.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional anti-mold agents are applied to mold-infested surfaces, then mold elimination is achieved, but mold spores spread over large areas and contaminate air

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemold elimination effectivenessVSAvoidspore spread and air contamination

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a flexible plastic film as a cover part that is placed over the anti-mold agent application area. This thin film acts as a physical barrier to contain mold spores prevent them from spreading into the air, while still allowing the anti-mold agent to work effectively on the mold-infested surface.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a plastic film as an intermediary element between the anti-mold agent and the surrounding environment. This mediator contains the spores within the treatment area while allowing the anti-mold substances to function, thus resolving the contradiction between effective mold elimination and spore containment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If anti-mold agent is applied to eliminate mold, then mold is removed, but the agent evaporates during application causing odor pollution and incomplete elimination

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemold elimination completenessVSAvoidodor pollution from evaporation

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The plastic film cover part creates a microenvironment that reduces evaporation of the anti-mold agent by limiting air circulation over the treated surface. This containment allows the agent to remain effective longer, complete mold elimination, and prevents odor pollution from excessive evaporation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The patent converts the potential harm of evaporation (odor pollution and agent loss) into a benefit by using the covered environment to control the evaporation rate. The covered space allows controlled release of the agent while preventing excessive evaporation that would cause odor and reduce effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

3Reliability

If mechanical action is used to remove mold and apply anti-mold agent, then mold is eliminated, but spores are distributed in room air causing health issues

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemold removal effectivenessVSAvoidhealth impact from inhaled spores

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The plastic film is placed over the treatment area before mechanical application of the anti-mold agent. This creates a sealed environment that prevents spores released during mechanical action from escaping into the room air, thus protecting occupants while allowing effective mold removal.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies preliminary containment by placing the plastic film cover before the mechanical application process begins. This preliminary anti-action prevents the harmful effect (spore dispersal) from occurring in the first place, rather than trying to mitigate it after the fact.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #9Preliminary anti-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

This method effectively prevents spore and odor dispersal, ensures complete mold elimination by maintaining the anti-mold agent on the surface, and reduces the need for reapplication, providing a safe and efficient treatment process.

Implementation Method 1

the anti-mold agent can adhere to the surface to be treated

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAdhesion: Adhesive

Implementation Method 2

pressure is exerted on the cover part by a pressure piece, so that the anti-mold agent is distributed under the cover part

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPressure: Pressure Increase

Data Source

PatentEP3204053B1Method and treatment device for permanent removal of mildew

Publication Date: 2022.07.06 BOHMER HAICO

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AI summary

The invention relates to a method for the permanent removal of mildew on a surface (2). According to the invention, in a preparation step, a treatment device (1) consisting of gel-like anti-mildew means (3) and a spore-tight cover part (4) is arranged on the surface (2) to be treated. In a post-treatment step, after the preparation step, pressure is applied by means of a pressure part to the cover part (4) such that the anti-mildew means (3) are distributed under the cover part (4) or can adhere to the surface (2) which is to be treated.