Moisture Reduction Device with Real-Time Sensor Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems lack efficient mechanisms for real-time monitoring and quantification of moisture in porous materials, making it difficult to confirm the effectiveness of devices designed to reduce moisture, which can lead to delayed detection of interference issues.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a device with conductive boards and a conductive coupler, combined with sensors including temperature, relative humidity, and moisture probes, allows for real-time data collection and monitoring of moisture levels in porous materials.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a device for reduction of moisture in porous materials is placed within the vicinity of the moisture infused wall, then moisture levels in the porous materials are reduced, but there is no mechanism for real-time monitoring to confirm the device's effectiveness and detect interference issues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies feedback by implementing a monitoring system with sensors that continuously measure moisture levels in the porous materials and provide real-time data about the device's effectiveness. This feedback loop enables verification of moisture reduction and detection of interference issues, resolving the information loss problem while maintaining reliable moisture control.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses sensors as intermediary devices that mediate between the moisture reduction device and the porous materials. These sensors indirectly measure moisture levels without interfering with the moisture reduction process, providing the needed information while maintaining the reliability of the moisture control function.
2Loss of information
If moisture monitoring is implemented to confirm device effectiveness, then real-time data on moisture levels is obtained, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by designing a monitoring system that automatically measures and reports moisture levels without requiring complex external intervention. The sensors continuously monitor moisture and provide data that directly indicates device effectiveness, obtaining real-time information while minimizing the added complexity through automated, self-regulating measurement.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the device is placed near large metal objects, then installation flexibility is improved, but the device function is interfered with and moisture reduction effectiveness is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The monitoring system provides feedback that enables detection of interference from metal objects. By continuously measuring moisture levels and comparing expected versus actual reduction, the system can identify when metal objects are interfering with device function, allowing maintenance of installation flexibility while protecting moisture reduction reliability through early detection.
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
Enables effective reduction of moisture in porous materials by providing real-time data on moisture levels, allowing for timely adjustments and ensuring the device's proper functioning, thereby preventing moisture-related issues such as structural degradation and pathogen growth.
Implementation Method 1
The sensor includes a temperature and relative humidity probe and a moisture probe
Implementation Method 2
the sensor including a temperature and relative humidity probe
Data Source
AI summary
A system for reduction of moisture in porous materials is provided, including: a device for reducing moisture in porous materials including: an upper conductive board having a first side and a second side, one or more conductive track arranged in a spiral on the first side, and one or more conductive track arranged in a spiral on the second side; a lower conductive board having a first side, one or more conductive track arranged in a spiral on the first side; a conductive coupler extending from a radially inner core of the first side of the lower conductive board to a radially inner core of the second side of the upper conductive board; and at least one sensor oriented near the device, the sensor including a temperature and relative humidity probe and a moisture probe.