UV IR Radiation Housing Segmentation for Humid Sun Showers

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing sun shower devices experience reduced reliability and lifetime due to heat and UV radiation absorption by the housing, leading to quality issues and increased maintenance costs.

Innovation Solution

The device incorporates a housing with a radiation unit featuring a front reflector and a rear reflector, along with a radiation transmitting wall to seal the accommodating space, which helps in reducing heat absorption and maintaining the quality of the housing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If radiation sources are used to generate UV and IR radiation, then the tanning function is achieved, but heat and UV radiation are absorbed by the housing, reducing its quality, reliability, and lifetime

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvehousing qualityVSAvoidheat and UV radiation absorption

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The housing is divided into multiple segments (front housing segment, intermediate housing segments, rear housing segment) that can be separately assembled and disassembled. This segmentation allows for targeted protection of the housing segments from heat and UV radiation, with the front segments being more exposed and the rear segments better protected, thereby improving overall housing reliability without compromising the radiation generation function

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A reflector is introduced as an intermediary element between the radiation source and the housing. The reflector directs and distributes the UV and IR radiation, preventing direct absorption by the housing segments. This intermediary component protects the housing from harmful heat and UV radiation while maintaining the effective radiation output for tanning

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Duration of action of stationary object

If radiation sources are used to generate UV and IR radiation, then the tanning function is achieved, but the lifetime of the device is reduced due to heat and UV damage

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice lifetimeVSAvoidheat and UV radiation impact

Core Design Contradiction:

Duration of action of stationary objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The housing is segmented into multiple sections that can be independently replaced. When certain segments are damaged by heat and UV radiation over time, only those specific segments need to be replaced rather than the entire device, thereby extending the overall device lifetime and reducing maintenance costs

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The housing segments are designed with protective features and materials that provide beforehand cushioning against heat and UV radiation. The segmented structure allows for strategic placement of protective elements in areas most susceptible to radiation damage, preventing premature failure and extending device operational life

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

3Strength

If the housing is designed to accommodate radiation sources, then the device structure is established, but heat absorption by the housing reduces its quality

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvehousing qualityVSAvoidheat absorption

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The housing is divided into temperature-resistant segments and temperature-sensitive segments. The front housing segments that are exposed to higher temperatures are designed with heat-resistant properties, while the rear and intermediate segments are protected from direct heat exposure, allowing them to maintain their structural quality without requiring expensive heat-resistant materials throughout the entire housing

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The reflector serves as a thermal intermediary that redirects radiation away from the housing segments. By positioning the reflector between the radiation source and the housing, it acts as a thermal barrier that reflects heat and UV radiation, preventing direct heat absorption by the housing and maintaining its structural strength and quality

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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

This design enhances the reliability and lifetime of the sun shower device by minimizing heat and UV radiation impact on the housing, thereby improving its quality and reducing maintenance costs.

Implementation Method 1

each radiation unit comprises at least one rear reflector and at least one front reflector positioned in front of said rear reflector

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectReflection: Reflection

Implementation Method 2

at least one radiation transmitting wall to close, in particular seal, the accommodating space at least partially

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRadiation transmission: Radiation

Data Source

PatentUS20250050127A1Device for radiating UV and/or IR radiation to a human body in a humid room

Publication Date: 2025.02.13 SUNSHOWER IP BV

AI summary

The invention relates to a device for radiating UV and/or IR radiation to a human body, in particular for use in a humid room, such as a bathroom. The invention further relates to a radiation unit intended for use in such a device for radiating UV and/or IR radiation to a human body, in particular for use in a humid room, such as a bathroom.