Mobile Vapor Deactivation Cart for Complex Room Coverage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing temporary deactivation systems for biological and chemical contaminants in rooms require human operators to wear protective clothing and often fail to adequately distribute vaporous deactivating agents, especially in large or complexly shaped spaces.
Innovation Solution
A mobile, self-contained deactivation apparatus equipped with a vaporous deactivating agent source, gas handling system, support member, drive means, control system, and power system, which includes sensors and a system controller to determine region parameters and optimize the distribution of vaporous deactivating agents without human operators.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If a system of ducts, fans, and hoses is used to distribute vaporous deactivating agent, then the deactivation process can be automated, but the system complexity increases and distribution effectiveness in large or complexly shaped rooms deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the complex duct, fan, and hose infrastructure from the deactivation system. Instead of using a centralized distribution network, the invention extracts the vapor generation and distribution functions into a simple mobile cart that can be manually positioned, thereby reducing system complexity while maintaining automation of the deactivation process through timed vapor release mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile cart system is designed to be self-contained with its own vapor generation capability, eliminating the need for external infrastructure support. The cart independently generates and distributes vaporous deactivating agent without requiring connection to building ductwork or external power sources, making the system simpler and more adaptable to various room configurations
2Extent of automation
If ducts, fans, and hoses are used for distribution, then automated deactivation is achieved, but the system fails to adequately distribute vaporous agent throughout large or complexly shaped rooms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the static duct-based distribution system into a dynamic mobile cart system that can be repositioned throughout the room. This mobility allows the vapor source to be dynamically placed in different locations, ensuring adequate distribution coverage in large or complexly shaped rooms where fixed duct systems fail to reach all areas effectively
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of relying on a single centralized duct system, the mobile cart approach segments the deactivation process into multiple positioning stages. The cart can be moved to different segments or zones of the room, delivering vapor systematically across the entire space, thereby improving distribution reliability in complex geometries
3Reliability
If gaseous or vaporous deactivating agents are used, then deactivation of contaminants is achieved, but human operators must wear protective clothing increasing operational complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the hazardous vapor generation function into a self-contained mobile cart unit that operators can control from a safe distance or pre-program for autonomous operation. By removing the need for operators to be in direct contact with or near the vapor source, the system maintains deactivation effectiveness while eliminating the requirement for protective clothing and simplifying operational procedures
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 apparatus effectively deactivates contaminants in defined regions, including large or complexly shaped spaces, by moving about and optimizing the deactivation cycle based on sensed data, ensuring thorough distribution of vaporous deactivating agents without human presence.
Implementation Method 1
deactivation of biological and chemical contaminants within a room using a mobile, self-contained device with a source of a vaporous deactivating agent
Implementation Method 2
source of a vaporous deactivating agent, B) a gas handling system for dispensing the vaporous deactivating agent to the defined region
Data Source
AI summary
A mobile deactivation apparatus for deactivating contaminants within a defined region that includes a source of a vaporous deactivating agent, a gas handling system, a support member, a drive means, a control system, and a power system is disclosed. The gas handling system dispenses the vaporous deactivating agent to the defined region. The support member is movable in the defined region and supports the source of the vaporous deactivating agent and the gas handling system. The support member can be propelled by the drive means. The control system is programmed to control the operation of the gas handling system and the drive means. A power system is provided to supply power to the mobile deactivation apparatus.