Removable Ion Generator for Vehicle Air Purifier
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional vehicle-mounted ion generators suffer from poor ion feed efficiency due to ions colliding with wall surfaces and wind direction control plates before reaching the passenger space, and they are difficult to replace when they break down.
Innovation Solution
The ion generator is removably arranged within the passenger space, reducing collisions with exterior components and allowing for easy replacement, with the main unit designed to fit into a beverage container holder for efficient ion distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the ion generator is arranged in a passage inside the air-conditioned air outlet, then the ion generator is protected from direct exposure to passengers, but the ions collide repeatedly with wall surfaces and wind direction control plates, reducing ion feed efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The ion generator is extracted from the air-conditioned air passage and placed directly in the passenger space. This removes the harmful intermediate components (passage walls, wind direction control plates) that were absorbing ions, thereby resolving the contradiction between protection and ion feed efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
A holder or mounting structure serves as an intermediary device to position the ion generator in the passenger space while providing necessary support and protection without interfering with ion discharge. This mediator allows the ion generator to be both protected and efficient.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the ion generator is fixed inside the passage, then the installation is stable, but replacement becomes difficult and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The ion generator is segmented from the vehicle's fixed structure by using a removable holder or mounting mechanism. This allows the ion generator to be easily detached and replaced without disassembling the entire air-conditioning system, resolving the contradiction between installation stability and ease of replacement.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system transitions from a fixed, permanent installation to a dynamic, removable configuration. This enables the ion generator to be easily replaced when needed while maintaining stable operation during use, balancing installation stability with repair ease.
3Productivity
If the ion generator is placed directly in the passenger space, then ion feed efficiency increases, but the device becomes more exposed to environmental factors
Solution Approach 1:
The ion generator is enclosed in a protective housing or shell that allows ions to pass through while protecting the internal components from environmental factors such as moisture, dust, and physical damage. This resolves the contradiction between ion feed efficiency and environmental protection.
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
This configuration enhances ion feed efficiency and simplifies the replacement process, enabling non-professionals to replace the ion generator, improving usability and ion distribution within the vehicle.
Implementation Method 1
an ion generator that generates positive ions, negative ions, or both positive and negative ions
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AI summary
A vehicle-mounted air purifier 1 includes a main unit incorporating an ion generator. The main unit is removably arranged within a passenger space inside a vehicle. For example, if a beverage container holder 90 is provided inside the vehicle, the main unit can be removably arranged within the passenger space when given a cylindrical shape that permits it to be held in the beverage container 90. The power from which the vehicle-mounted air purifier 1 operates can be taken from a cigarette lighter power outlet 91 provided inside the vehicle through a connection cable 92. The main unit is thus arranged directly within the passenger space, and the ions generated by the ion generator inside are fed into the passenger space with higher efficiency. The main unit is removably arranged as an independent unit. Thus, even when the ion generator breaks down or otherwise its replacement becomes necessary, the arranged ion generator can be removed readily and replaced easily.