Photovoltaic Volatile Diffuser With Adaptive Emission Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies for automated dispensing of volatile substances face limitations in energy consumption and adaptability to environmental conditions, requiring electrical connections or periodic battery replacements, and lack adaptive control over emission in changing light conditions.
Innovation Solution
A solar energy-based device that uses photovoltaic cells to capture light energy, storing it in a battery and controlling emission means such as magnetic, aerosol, or piezoelectric mechanisms through an electronic controller to adaptively adjust emission intervals and frequency based on light conditions and battery levels, eliminating the need for electrical connections or battery replacements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If active elements such as fans, heaters, sprays, or nebulizers are used to increase diffusion efficiency and control emission, then diffusion efficiency and control capability are improved, but energy consumption increases requiring electrical network connection or periodic battery replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The device uses a photovoltaic cell to convert ambient light energy into electrical energy, making the system self-powered and eliminating the need for external electrical connections or battery replacements. The system serves itself by harvesting energy from the environment.
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic controller adjusts emission parameters (intensity, duration, frequency) based on available energy from the photovoltaic cell and environmental conditions, optimizing the balance between diffusion efficiency and energy consumption.
2Ease of operation
If batteries are used to power emission devices, then mobility and installation flexibility are improved, but device complexity increases due to periodic battery replacement or charging requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The photovoltaic cell continuously charges an integrated battery or capacitor from ambient light, eliminating the need for manual battery replacement or external charging. The system automatically replenishes its own energy supply.
Solution Approach 2:
The photovoltaic cell serves dual functions: generating electrical energy to power the emission device and providing installation flexibility by eliminating the need for external power connections.
3Device complexity
If manual configuration is used for emission devices, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to changing environmental conditions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic controller continuously monitors energy availability from the photovoltaic cell and environmental conditions, automatically adjusting emission parameters in real-time without manual intervention. The system responds to feedback from the environment and its own energy state.
Solution Approach 2:
The emission parameters are dynamically adjusted based on real-time conditions rather than being statically configured. The system transitions from manual static configuration to automatic dynamic adaptation.
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 autonomous, energy-efficient, and adaptive diffusion of volatile substances, optimizing emission without compromising device performance and extending operational duration by maximizing active intervals and minimizing energy consumption.
Implementation Method 1
At least one photovoltaic cell which captures light energy present around the device and transforms it into electric energy
Implementation Method 2
At least one battery which powers the emission means and stores the electric energy generated by the photovoltaic cell
Implementation Method 3
Emission means periodically diffusing the volatile substance
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a device and method for diffusing volatile substances which obtains the energy required for the autonomous operation thereof from one or more photovoltaic cells (101). The activation periods and switch-on frequency of the emission means (103) are determined adaptively by an electronic controller (102) depending on the light conditions, thereby maximizing the time in which the device diffuses the volatile substance without compromising its autonomy.