Static Electricity-Visualizing Material for Intuitive Surface Charge Mapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for visualizing static electricity distribution, such as those using electromagnetic waves, are limited by the need for local vibration of measurement objects and struggle to accurately depict complex three-dimensional distributions, making it difficult to intuitively understand and address static electricity issues in manufacturing processes.
Innovation Solution
Development of a static electricity-visualizing material and film containing fluorescent, luminescent, electroluminescent, photochromic, afterglow, and mechanoluminescent substances that emit light upon electrostatic charging, allowing for intuitive visualization of static electricity distribution on surfaces, including complex shapes, using a visualization unit to stimulate the film and capture light emission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If electromagnetic wave-based visualization methods are used, then measurement can be performed, but local vibration is required which limits applicability to certain objects
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces electromagnetic wave-based measurement methods with a mechanical/chemical approach using fluorescent substances that directly respond to static electricity. This substitution eliminates the need for complex electromagnetic equipment and local vibration requirements, making the method applicable to diverse objects including non-flat surfaces and complex geometries.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces fluorescent substances as an intermediary medium between the static electricity and the detection system. These substances absorb static electricity and convert it to visible light, serving as a bridge that simplifies the measurement process and removes operational constraints of direct electromagnetic detection.
2Measurement precision
If conventional visualization methods are used, then static electricity can be detected, but complex three-dimensional distributions cannot be accurately depicted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adds a visual dimension to static electricity measurement by using fluorescent substances that emit light proportional to the static electricity intensity. This transforms invisible electrical fields into visible light patterns, enabling accurate depiction of complex three-dimensional distributions through optical observation and imaging.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes color intensity and distribution of fluorescent substances as indicators of static electricity magnitude and location. Different regions emit different intensities of light corresponding to their static electricity levels, creating a visual map that accurately represents complex three-dimensional distributions without requiring complex measurement equipment.
3Reliability
If destaticization methods are applied, then static electricity influence is reduced, but the root cause of charging cannot be identified
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism by visually displaying the static electricity distribution pattern before destaticization is applied. This allows operators to see where static electricity accumulates, understand the charging sources and patterns, and make informed decisions about process improvements rather than simply applying generic destaticization treatments.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs visualization of static electricity distribution as a preliminary action before destaticization or manufacturing processes. By first identifying and mapping the static electricity patterns, operators can take targeted preventive measures and understand the root causes rather than merely treating the symptoms after charging occurs.
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
Enables intuitive visualization of static electricity distribution on surfaces, facilitating the identification of charged regions and improving manufacturing processes by providing a clear, non-invasive method to detect and analyze static electricity, even on non-flat surfaces and complex geometries.
Implementation Method 1
The fluorescent substance, when stimulated by external energy, emits light
Implementation Method 2
The luminescent substance, when stimulated by external energy, emits light
Implementation Method 3
The electroluminescent substance, when stimulated by external energy, emits light
Implementation Method 4
The photochromic substance, when stimulated by external energy, emits light
Implementation Method 5
The afterglow substance, when stimulated by external energy, emits light
Implementation Method 6
The mechanoluminescent substance, when stimulated by external energy, emits light
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AI summary
[Problem]The object of the present invention is to provide a static electricity distribution-visualizing material, a static electricity-visualizing film, a static electricity distribution-visualizing device, and a static electricity distribution-visualizing method, which can visualize a charged state to be seen with naked eyes so as to intuitively understand a static electricity distribution.[Solution]A static electricity distribution-visualizing material is manufactured so as to contain at least one of a fluorescent substance, a luminescent substance, an electroluminescent substance, a fractoluminescent substance, a photochromic substance, an afterglow substance, a photostimulated luminescent substance and a mechanoluminescent substance.