Movable Plug Evaporation Device for Adjustable Volatile Substance Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing air freshener and insecticide devices that regulate volatile substance evaporation through additional components add complexity and cost, and fail to provide precise control over minimum or maximum evaporation levels.
Innovation Solution
A device with a movable plug housing an electrical resistance, allowing variable distance adjustment between the resistance and the volatile substance element, enabling minimal and maximum evaporation settings without additional regulatory elements, using a simple two-component design compatible with various plug orientations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If an additional component is attached to regulate evaporation, then the degree of evaporation can be regulated, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the regulation function into the existing plug component by positioning the electrical resistance within the plug itself. The plug's movable connection to the body allows the resistance to vary its distance from the volatile substance element, providing evaporation regulation without requiring any additional regulatory components. This integration eliminates the complexity and cost associated with separate regulation mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention employs dynamic positioning of the electrical resistance within the plug, which can move relative to the body. By allowing the plug to be positioned at different distances from the volatile substance element, the system dynamically adjusts the heating effect and thus the evaporation rate. This dynamic approach replaces static regulation components with a simple movable connection.
2Measurement precision
If additional regulatory elements are added, then evaporation control precision improves, but the number of components and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The plug serves dual functions: it provides electrical connection and simultaneously acts as the regulation mechanism. By positioning the electrical resistance within the plug and allowing the plug to move relative to the body, the system achieves precise evaporation control using the existing components. The plug's movement directly controls the heating distance, providing self-regulation without additional elements.
3Ease of manufacture
If the device is designed for specific socket orientations, then manufacturing is simplified, but adaptability to different household configurations is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The invention creates a universal device that can adapt to any socket orientation by making the electrical connection movable. The plug can be positioned at various distances and angles relative to the body, allowing the device to function correctly regardless of whether the socket is oriented vertically, horizontally, or at any other angle. This universal design maintains manufacturing simplicity while achieving broad adaptability.
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 solution provides adjustable evaporation control with reduced complexity and cost, allowing the device to function effectively in any household, regardless of socket orientation, with only two components: a body and a plug, achieving precise evaporation regulation.
Implementation Method 1
the evaporation of volatile substances is carried out by an electric resistance
Implementation Method 2
volatile substances are evaporated through an electrical resistance
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AI summary
The volatile substances evaporation device comprises a body (1) which can house an element (2) impregnated with volatile substances; an electric resistance (4); and a plug (5) for connection to a power grid; and said electrical resistance (4) is positioned in said plug (5) and said plug (5) is movable with respect to said body (1) so that the distance between the element (2) and said electrical resistance (4) is variable, defining at least one position of maximum evaporation and one position of minimum evaporation. It permits very simple adjustable evaporation with a reduced cost compared to other devices with adjustable evaporation.