Portable Misting System With Modular Battery And Pump Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing misting systems for insect control are complex, require trained installers, and lack efficient energy storage and remote control options, making them inefficient and difficult to use in various settings without access to power sources.
Innovation Solution
A portable misting system with a solar, AC, or 12 VDC rechargeable battery, self-priming pump, remote wireless control, and a secured container housing for premixed chemical compositions, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly without tools, suitable for various environments and applications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing misting systems are used, then insect control function is provided, but system complexity increases and requires trained installers
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into separate functional modules: a pump assembly housed in a pump housing, a battery compartment with rechargeable battery, a control system with receiver and transmitter, and a chemical reservoir. This modular segmentation allows for easier installation and maintenance while maintaining reliable insect control functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The misting system is designed to operate in multiple power modes (battery-powered portable mode and AC-powered stationary mode), making it universally applicable to various settings such as campers, boats, barns, and permanent structures. The system can function as both a portable handheld device and a fixed outdoor unit.
2Reliability
If existing misting systems are used, then insect control is achieved, but ease of operation decreases due to installation requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The system components are designed as separate modular units that can be easily assembled and disassembled without specialized tools or training. The pump assembly, battery compartment, and chemical reservoir can be independently installed and replaced.
Solution Approach 2:
The system includes self-contained features such as a rechargeable battery that can be recharged via solar panel or AC adapter, and a chemical reservoir that can be easily refilled by the user. The modular design enables users to perform maintenance and troubleshooting themselves without requiring professional installers.
3Reliability
If existing misting systems are used, then pest management function is provided, but adaptability to different settings is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system is designed with dual operational modes: a portable handheld configuration using battery power for mobile applications, and a stationary outdoor configuration with AC power adapter for fixed installations. This universality enables the same core system to effectively manage pests in diverse environments including campers, boats, barns, gardens, and permanent structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions between different operational states and configurations. The pump can operate at variable speeds, the chemical flow rate can be adjusted, and the system can switch between battery and AC power sources. The portable unit can be relocated or converted to stationary mode, providing dynamic adaptability to changing user needs and environments.
4Productivity
If existing misting systems are used, then chemical dispensing is achieved, but energy storage and power availability are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system includes a rechargeable battery that can be charged in advance via solar panel or AC adapter before portable use. The chemical reservoir is pre-filled or easily refillable. This preliminary preparation ensures that when the system is deployed, both energy and chemical supplies are ready for immediate productive operation without interruption.
Solution Approach 2:
The system maintains continuous operational capability through multiple power sources. The rechargeable battery provides uninterrupted portable operation, while the AC power adapter enables continuous stationary operation. The chemical reservoir is designed for easy refilling to ensure continuous chemical supply. This continuity eliminates downtime and maintains productive chemical dispensing operation.
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 system provides an affordable, lightweight, do-it-yourself solution for insect control and pest management, capable of operating without continuous power, with remote control and efficient chemical dispensing through nozzles or a blower-assisted mechanism, suitable for diverse settings like campers, boats, and barns.
Implementation Method 1
A pump assembly is positioned inside the cavity and in communication with the chemical composition
Implementation Method 2
capable of operating without continuous power, with remote control and efficient chemical dispensing through nozzles or a blower-assisted mechanism
Data Source
AI summary
A misting system having an external compartment, an interior housing, a container housing, an electrical compartment, a lid assembly, and at least one outlet. The external compartment has a top face with a hole, a cavity, and an electrical cover panel. The interior housing has a top face with a hole, and lateral faces with a respective pivot hole. The container housing has lateral faces having pivoting protrusions, which are positioned onto each pivot hole of the interior housing lateral faces. The electrical compartment has a cover panel, a battery and a pump assembly. The lid assembly has a locking tab, a panel locking tab, a latching-limiter rod, and a spear. The electrical cover panel of the external compartment mounts onto the electrical compartment, and the cover panel of the electrical compartment mounts onto the external compartment. The lid assembly covers the external compartment and the electrical compartment.