Perpendicular Hole Orientation in Insect Traps
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing insect traps face challenges such as requiring assembly, compromised air circulation due to hole arrangement, and reduced insect luring capacity, which affect their effectiveness in capturing pests.
Innovation Solution
A single-piece, moulded insect trap with holes arranged perpendicularly to the base, allowing air circulation and easy manufacturing, eliminating the need for assembly, and featuring a truncated cone shape for efficient stacking and use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If the trap is designed as a single moulded part, then assembly time is reduced and manufacturing is simplified, but the hole arrangement may compromise air circulation and insect luring capacity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the orientation parameter of the holes from parallel to perpendicular relative to the base, and positions them at the upper part of the side walls rather than near the lid. This parameter modification maintains effective air circulation and insect luring capacity while enabling single-piece moulded construction without assembly
Solution Approach 2:
The holes are arranged in a specific three-dimensional configuration at the upper part of the side walls, perpendicular to the base. This spatial arrangement in another dimension ensures optimal air flow patterns and insect attraction while allowing the trap to be manufactured as a single moulded part
2Ease of manufacture
If the holes are arranged parallel to the bottom near the lid, then the single-piece construction is achieved, but air circulation is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent modifies the position and orientation parameters of the holes, placing them perpendicular to the base at the upper part of the side walls rather than parallel near the lid. This parameter change maintains effective air circulation while preserving the ease of single-piece moulded manufacturing
3Use of energy by moving object
If the trap requires assembly, then the hole arrangement can be optimized for air circulation, but manufacturing complexity and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functions of multiple components into a single moulded part, integrating the receptacle and lid into one piece. The holes are directly formed in the side walls during moulding, eliminating the need for separate assembly steps while maintaining optimized air circulation through the perpendicular hole arrangement at the upper part of the side walls
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 trap effectively lures and traps insects without assembly requirements, maintains air circulation for enhanced luring capacity, and is cost-effective to manufacture and maintain, ensuring efficient pest control.
Implementation Method 1
This guarantees that insects are effectively lured by the air currents created by the arrangement of the holes.
Data Source
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AI summary
The insect trap comprises a receptacle (1) that defines at least one side wall (2) and a base (3), said receptacle (1) having a plurality of holes (4) through which insects enter the interior of the receptacle (1) and is characterised in that said holes (4) are perpendicularly arranged with respect to the base (3) of the receptacle (1). The arrangement of the holes guarantees the effective luring of the insects by the air currents created by the arrangement of the holes.