Portable Water Bottle UV Sterilization Module to Prevent User Exposure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional UV light sterilization apparatuses using mercury lamps pose environmental pollution risks due to mercury content and expose users to sterilization UV light, lacking effective solutions for safe and efficient water sterilization in portable devices.
Innovation Solution
A portable water bottle equipped with a UV light sterilization module that includes a housing, a light source module emitting UV light, and a power storage member, featuring a sensor-controlled operation to prevent user exposure and improve sterilization efficiency through reflective and sealing materials, allowing convenient carrying and water storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a mercury lamp is used for UV light sterilization, then sterilization effectiveness is improved, but environmental pollution increases due to mercury content
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes the harmful mercury component from the sterilization system by replacing the traditional mercury lamp with a mercury-free UV light source, thereby eliminating environmental pollution while maintaining sterilization effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical parameters of the light source by transitioning from mercury arc discharge to an alternative UV generation mechanism (such as LED or fluorescent lamp without mercury), altering the composition and emission characteristics to achieve environmentally friendly sterilization
2Reliability
If UV light sterilization is performed in a portable water bottle, then water sterilization capability is improved, but user exposure to sterilization UV light creates safety hazards
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the water bottle system into distinct functional zones: a sterilization zone where UV light is emitted for water treatment, and a user-safe zone where UV light is blocked. This is achieved through spatial separation using opaque or UV-absorbing materials in specific regions of the bottle, allowing sterilization to occur only in the water-containing area while protecting the user during normal use
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary material (opaque coating or UV-absorbing layer) that mediates between the UV light source and the user, allowing UV light to pass through to sterilize water while blocking the light from reaching the user, thus enabling safe portable sterilization
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 portable water bottle effectively sterilizes water while preventing user exposure to UV light, reducing environmental impact and enhancing sterilization efficiency through controlled UV emission and reflective materials, enabling safe and efficient water treatment on the go.
Implementation Method 1
a light source module emitting the sterilization UV light
Implementation Method 2
The portable water bottle can control operation of a sterilization light source emitting sterilization UV light using a sensor
Data Source
AI summary
A portable water bottle includes a water bottle body having water stored therein; and a sterilizing module for irradiating the inside of the water bottle body with sterilizing ultraviolet rays. The sterilizing module further includes a housing having an ultraviolet outlet through which the sterilizing ultraviolet rays pass; a light source module for emitting the sterilizing ultraviolet rays; and a power storage member for supplying power to the light source module.