Sound-Proof Room with Controlled Ventilation and UV Germ Elimination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current sound-proof rooms lack a solution for simultaneously maintaining a germ-free and well-ventilated environment, which is essential for confidentiality and user comfort.
Innovation Solution
A sound-proof room design featuring an adjustable base structure, sliding glass doors, a controller for air filtration and flow management, and a light source that emits ultraviolet or blue light to kill germs, ensuring both air tightness and hygiene.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If the space is made sound-proof with enclosed walls, then confidentiality is improved, but ventilation and hygiene deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The ventilation system is segmented into separate inlet and outlet paths with independent control. The air inlet is positioned at the bottom and air outlet at the top, creating distinct zones for air intake and exhaust that can be independently managed for both sound isolation and hygiene purposes.
Solution Approach 2:
A controlled air flow system acts as an intermediary between the sound-proof enclosed space and the external environment. The system uses fans, filters, and flow meters to mediate air exchange, allowing hygiene maintenance without compromising sound isolation.
2Loss of information
If the space is made sound-proof with enclosed walls, then confidentiality is improved, but air circulation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The ventilation system is made dynamic with adjustable fan speeds controlled by a controller. The system can adapt air circulation rates based on occupancy and environmental conditions, maintaining effective air exchange while preserving sound isolation through controlled rather than fixed flow rates.
Solution Approach 2:
A feedback control system uses sensors to monitor air quality and flow conditions, then adjusts fan operation accordingly. This ensures optimal air circulation is maintained within the sound-proof enclosure without requiring the enclosure to be less sealed.
3Volume of moving object
If a compact space is created for telephone booth, then space efficiency is improved, but ventilation effectiveness deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Different regions of the compact space are given different functional qualities - air inlet at the bottom, air outlet at the top, with strategic positioning of ventilation components. This local differentiation of air flow zones maximizes ventilation effectiveness within the limited compact volume.
Solution Approach 2:
The ventilation system utilizes vertical dimension for air flow path, with inlet at bottom and outlet at top, creating a three-dimensional air circulation pattern that is more effective than two-dimensional horizontal flow in compact spaces.
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 a confidential, fresh, and hygienic space by controlling air circulation and germ elimination, enhancing user comfort and confidentiality.
Implementation Method 1
a light source that emits ultraviolet or blue light to kill germs
Data Source
AI summary
An enclosed space is provided that includes a ceiling, base structure, a plurality of walls, at least one sliding door, a controller, an input air fan and an air outlet. The height and inclination of the base structure are adjustable. The base structure has a first profile; a second profile; and one or more bolts for arranging a tilting angle between the first profile and the second profile. At least one of the walls include an opening for accessing the enclosed space. The door includes two parallel glass panels. The input air fan includes an air filter and the air outlet includes a flow meter configured to provide flow information to the controller.