Standalone Room Air Purification With Isolated UV Chamber
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Indoor air filtration systems often operate at low efficiencies and lack high-efficiency filtration, failing to effectively filter and purify air, and conventional systems combining filtration, ultraviolet radiation, and bipolar ionization pose risks due to ultraviolet radiation leakage and component damage.
Innovation Solution
A standalone room air purification unit incorporating a HEPA filter, pre-filter, bipolar ionization, and ultraviolet radiation, with separate compartments to prevent ultraviolet radiation exposure and component damage, allowing for efficient air filtration and purification without requiring HVAC ductwork.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional filtration systems are installed in indoor settings, then air filtration is provided, but filtration efficiency is low and air is not effectively purified
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple air treatment functions (filtration, ultraviolet radiation, and bipolar ionization) into a single integrated unit. The housing contains all three subsystems working together to achieve both high-efficiency filtration and comprehensive air purification, resolving the contradiction between filtration reliability and purification productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The air purification unit performs multiple functions simultaneously: the pre-filter and HEPA filter provide particulate removal, the ultraviolet radiation source provides disinfection, and the bipolar ionization source provides additional purification. This multi-functionality enables the system to achieve both high filtration efficiency and effective air purification in one device.
2Reliability
If high-efficiency filtration is added to indoor settings, then filtration efficiency improves, but system complexity and installation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates high-efficiency HEPA filtration with ultraviolet radiation and bipolar ionization into a single standalone unit, eliminating the need for separate high-efficiency filtration systems and complex HVAC modifications. This consolidation improves filtration efficiency while reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is divided into distinct functional modules (pre-filter section, HEPA filter section, ultraviolet radiation section, bipolar ionization section) that can be independently manufactured and assembled. This segmentation allows for simplified manufacturing and easier maintenance while maintaining high filtration efficiency.
3Productivity
If conventional systems combine filtration, ultraviolet radiation, and bipolar ionization, then air purification is enhanced, but ultraviolet radiation leakage and component damage occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent separates the ultraviolet radiation source into its own distinct chamber isolated from the filtration components and the general environment. This segmentation prevents ultraviolet radiation from reaching and damaging the filters and other components while still allowing it to effectively purify the air passing through the system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a chamber as an intermediary structure between the ultraviolet radiation source and the rest of the system. This intermediate compartment contains the ultraviolet radiation, preventing direct exposure to other components and minimizing leakage risks while maintaining the air purification function.
4Productivity
If conventional systems combine filtration, ultraviolet radiation, and bipolar ionization, then air purification is enhanced, but component damage from ultraviolet radiation occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent physically segments the ultraviolet radiation source into a separate chamber, isolating it from filtration components and other sensitive parts. This segmentation protects components from ultraviolet-induced degradation while maintaining the enhanced air purification capability provided by the combined system.
Solution Approach 2:
The chamber serves as an intermediary barrier that allows ultraviolet radiation to perform its purification function on air while preventing direct contact with other system components. This intermediate structure preserves component durability by shielding filters and electronic components from ultraviolet exposure.
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 unit achieves high-efficiency air filtration and purification, exceeding ASHRAE standards for air changes per hour, while ensuring safe operation by containing ultraviolet radiation and minimizing component damage, with flexible placement and easy maintenance.
Implementation Method 1
The air purification unit can include a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter and a pre-filter
Implementation Method 2
The air purification unit can include an ultraviolet radiation source
Implementation Method 3
The air purification unit can include a bipolar ionization source
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein is a room air purification unit. The room air purification unit can comprise a filtration apparatus, a blower, a purification chamber, and an outer housing. The filtration apparatus can be configured to cause a filtration of air from a setting in which the room air purification unit is located when the air flows through the filtration apparatus. The blower can be configured to cause the air from the setting to flow through the filtration apparatus and into an inlet of the blower and to expel the air from an outlet of the blower. The purification chamber can be configured to receive the air from the blower and to cause a purification the air when the air flows through the purification chamber. The outer housing can enclose the filtration apparatus, the blower, and the purification chamber.