Sanitization Shelf Assembly for Wardrobe Air Purification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sanitization solutions for enclosed spaces like wardrobes are bulky, inefficient, and fail to reach all areas due to their size and design, making them unsuitable for daily use and adaptability.
Innovation Solution
A compact, flexible sanitization shelf assembly integrated into a furnishing element, allowing the sanitization device to be positioned close to garments, with air flow outlets above and below the shelf for efficient air sanitization, and connected to electrified tracks for power and control, enabling quick adaptation to changing configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a photocatalytic air purification device is hung to the upper panel of the furnishing element, then sanitization function is provided, but the device becomes highly bulky and requires significant flow rate to reach all areas
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the furnishing element into multiple shelves, with each shelf capable of being equipped with its own sanitization device. This segmentation allows the sanitization function to be distributed throughout the space rather than concentrated in one bulky upper-panel device, enabling better coverage of all areas including those divided by garments.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a single upper-panel sanitization device to multiple shelf-level devices, effectively moving the sanitization function from a two-dimensional wall-mounted position to a three-dimensional distributed arrangement throughout the interior space, improving coverage without increasing individual device bulk.
2Ease of operation
If the sanitization device is positioned far from garments, then device installation is simplified, but sanitization efficiency decreases and takes very long periods of time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables the shelf with integrated sanitization device to be positioned at variable heights and locations within the furnishing element. This dynamic positioning capability allows the sanitization device to be optimally placed close to garments for efficient sanitization, while maintaining ease of installation through standardized shelf mounting mechanisms.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the furnishing element configuration changes with seasons, then user flexibility is improved, but the sanitization device must be repositioned or replaced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the sanitization device as a standardized component that can be integrated into any shelf position within the furnishing element. This universal design allows the same sanitization device to function effectively regardless of shelf configuration changes, eliminating the need for specialized reconfiguration when adapting to different seasonal storage needs.
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 efficient sanitization by ensuring effective air flow reaches all items, is adaptable to different wardrobe configurations, and maintains a compact, non-bulky design, enhancing user flexibility and seasonal adjustments.
Implementation Method 1
An example is disclosed, for example in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXtmvQF79Ts. This solution introduces an air purification device based on the photocatalytic technology
Implementation Method 2
There are also known sanitization devices for ambients based on photocatalytic technologies or ionizers or the like
Implementation Method 3
The shelf is perforated so as to allow the evaporation of the liquid to pass through the shelf and sanitize the food on this shelf
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AI summary
The object of the present invention is a sanitization assembly (1) comprising: - a sanitization device (2), such as for example a photocatalytic device or ionizer or the like; - a containment element (3); wherein - said sanitization device (2) is received in said containment element (3); and wherein - said containment element (3) comprises a box-shaped, box-like containment body (4); - and wherein said box-like containment body (4) comprises side containment body surfaces (9, 10, 11); - said box-like containment body (4) has dimensions in the width (5) and thickness (6) thereof which are substantially the same as those of a panel or rack or shelf (7) of a furnishing element (8); said panel or rack or shelf (7) comprising side shelf surfaces (12, 13, 14) ; - so that said box-like containment body (4) can be assembled on said panel or rack or shelf (7), thus being continuous with said panel or rack or shelf (7), wherein the side shelf surfaces (12, 13, 14) substantially continue in said side containment body surfaces (9, 10, 11).