Pest Control Lighting Device with Electrostatic Trap
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pest control devices face challenges such as difficult handling and placement, potential fire hazards, and limited effectiveness in controlling pests that are not attracted to light sources, as well as the need for frequent replacement of active ingredients.
Innovation Solution
A lighting device with a housing and inner module that emits light in various spectra and includes pest control materials like attractants, repellents, and adhesives, which can be easily replaced and secured using magnets, screw threads, or bayonet connections, and may incorporate sound emitting components for enhanced pest control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If glue traps are placed in remote locations to avoid accidental contact with persons or pets, then safety is improved, but pest attraction effectiveness deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical adhesive trapping system with an electrostatic charging system. The bug zapper uses high-voltage electric fields to attract and eliminate pests, eliminating the need for physical adhesive contact and allowing safe placement in accessible locations while maintaining pest control effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces light as an intermediary attractant that draws pests toward the device from a distance, while the actual killing mechanism (electrostatic charge) occurs at a controlled point. This allows the device to be placed in accessible locations while still effectively attracting and controlling pests
2Object-affected harmful factors
If bug zappers are suspended from ceiling or post for safety, then accidental contact is reduced, but installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mounting hardware and suspension mechanisms with simple adhesive mounting or plug-in base options. This allows the device to be safely installed on walls or surfaces without requiring ceiling suspension or specialized mounting equipment, reducing installation complexity while maintaining safety
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates self-adhesive mounting capabilities or simple plug-in bases that allow users to install the device themselves without requiring specialized tools or complex mounting procedures, enabling safe placement in accessible locations while eliminating the need for professional installation
3Reliability
If bug zappers require electrical sockets for power, then operational reliability is improved, but installation flexibility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the device with multiple power source options, including both AC electrical power and battery power capabilities. This allows the device to be installed in locations with electrical outlets for reliable operation, while also enabling placement in remote locations without outlets, thus achieving both operational reliability and installation flexibility
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 device provides effective pest control by attracting or repelling pests with customizable light and sound, while allowing for easy maintenance and reduced risk of accidental contact or fire hazards, improving the efficiency and safety of pest management.
Implementation Method 1
The housing of the device has one or more light sources that may emit light in the visible spectrum, infra-red spectrum, and/or the ultraviolet spectrum
Implementation Method 2
The inner module may be held within the housing by one or more magnets
Implementation Method 3
one or more sound emitters designed to repel pests
Data Source
AI summary
A pest control lighting device having a connector capable of electrically connecting to a common lightbulb socket or electrical outlet. The pest control lighting device includes one or more light sources in electrical connection with the connector. The pest control lighting device may include an inner module capable of holding one or more pest control materials, such as an insect repellent. The pest control lighting device may further include sound emitting components that may be capable of emitting an ultrasonic sound.