Reusable Insect Trap with Removable Lure Pod
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing insect traps require disposal of the entire container when the lure is depleted or overpopulated with insects, leading to potential re-attraction of insects and inconvenience in storage and transport.
Innovation Solution
A container design with a removable lid and base that allows for secure insertion and removal of a disposable lure pod, featuring a nozzle with a passageway that attracts insects while inhibiting their exit, enabling separate disposal of the lure pod and reuse of the container.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the entire container is disposed of when the lure is depleted or overpopulated with insects, then the risk of re-attraction and contamination is reduced, but the cost and environmental impact increase due to unnecessary disposal of reusable components
Solution Approach 1:
The trap is divided into two separable components: a disposable lure pod containing the attractant and a reusable container body. This segmentation allows the lure pod to be discarded when depleted or contaminated while the container body can be cleaned and reused, resolving the contradiction between preventing re-attraction and reducing waste.
Solution Approach 2:
The design enables selective discarding of only the contaminated or depleted lure pod while recovering and reusing the container body. The container can be disassembled, the lure pod removed and discarded, and the container cleaned for subsequent use, thus recovering valuable materials and reducing waste.
2Device complexity
If the lure is stored directly on the inner surfaces of the trap, then the trap structure is simple, but the trap must be disposed of along with the lure to prevent unwanted re-attraction and accidental insect attraction during storage
Solution Approach 1:
The lure is segregated into a separate removable pod rather than being applied directly to the container interior. This segmentation allows the lure to be easily removed with the pod when the trap is stored or when the lure is depleted, preventing unwanted insect attraction during storage while maintaining a relatively simple overall trap structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The lure is extracted from the container body and placed in a separate disposable pod. This extraction allows the lure to be removed entirely from the system when not in use, eliminating the risk of accidental insect attraction during storage or transport, while the container body can be reused.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the container is designed to be disassembled for lure removal, then the lure can be disposed of separately and the container reused, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The container is segmented into modular components (container body, lid, and lure pod) that can be easily separated. This segmentation enables the lure pod to be removed for disposal while the container body and lid are retained for reuse, achieving adaptability without requiring complex mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The lure pod is nested within the container body, fitting inside the cavity formed by the base and lid. This nesting arrangement allows for easy insertion and removal of the pod without requiring complex assembly or disassembly mechanisms, maintaining simplicity while enabling reusability.
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure provides a container for trapping insects. The container includes a base defining a cavity configured to receive a lure pod, and a lid removably coupled to the base. The base includes at least one base shoulder for supporting a lure pod within the cavity. The lid includes a nozzle including a tube defining a passageway for insects to enter into the cavity. The lid and the base are moveable between an open configuration configured to receive a lure pod and a closed configuration configured to secure the lure pod within the cavity.