Integrated UV Lamp Tube with Reflection Column
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Solution Overview
Problem
Large-power UV germicidal lights require multiple UV lamp tubes and driving power supply devices, leading to complex electrical connections, high costs, large volume, compatibility issues, and inadequate protection.
Innovation Solution
An electric light source device with a self-ballasted bulb structure featuring an integrated lamp tube around a reflection column, a net enclosure for protection, and a single driving power supply, simplifying electrical connections and reducing costs, while enhancing UV light utilization and safety with a sensor-activated shutdown mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If multiple UV lamp tubes are used to increase power output, then UV sterilization power is improved, but device complexity and electrical connection difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple separate UV lamp tubes are merged into a single integrated lamp tube assembly with multiple tubes arranged around a reflection column. The tubes are connected in sequence with electrodes at both ends, allowing all tubes to be powered by a single driving power supply device. This merging approach maintains high UV power output while significantly reducing electrical connection complexity from multiple independent connections to a single integrated electrical system.
2Power
If multiple UV lamp tubes and driving power supply devices are used, then UV sterilization power is improved, but product cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple UV lamp tubes are combined into a single integrated assembly that functions as one unit. This allows the use of a single driving power supply device instead of multiple separate devices, directly reducing component costs. The integrated structure also simplifies manufacturing processes and reduces assembly complexity, further lowering production costs while maintaining the required UV sterilization power output.
3Power
If multiple UV lamp tubes are used to increase power, then UV sterilization power is improved, but product volume increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple UV lamp tubes are arranged concentrically around a central reflection column, with each tube nested in the space between the reflection column and the outer net enclosure. This nested arrangement allows multiple tubes to occupy overlapping spatial zones, significantly reducing the overall volume required compared to a linear or scattered arrangement. The reflection column serves as a central core around which all tubes are organized, maximizing space utilization and minimizing product volume.
4Power
If multiple UV lamp tubes are used to increase power, then UV sterilization power is improved, but compatibility with ordinary lamp enclosures deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated lamp tube assembly with multiple tubes arranged around a reflection column is designed as a universal replacement unit that can be installed in various lamp enclosure types. The compact nested structure and standardized mounting interface allow this high-power UV device to fit into ordinary lamp enclosures that were originally designed for single-tube configurations, enabling widespread compatibility across different lighting applications while maintaining high UV sterilization power.
5Power
If multiple UV lamp tubes are used to increase power, then UV sterilization power is improved, but protective structure requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple UV lamp tubes are merged into a single integrated assembly that can be protected by one unified net enclosure structure. Instead of requiring separate protective structures for each individual tube, the nested arrangement allows a single enclosure to encompass and protect all tubes simultaneously. This significantly simplifies the protective structure from multiple separate components to one integrated protective system.
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 simplifies electrical connections, reduces costs, and improves compatibility and safety by enabling a compact, efficient, and protected UV light source with enhanced UV light utilization and safety features.
Implementation Method 1
the UV lamp tube refers to gas discharge UV lamp tube light sources like low-pressure mercury lamp, high and medium-pressure mercury lamp
Implementation Method 2
there is also a reflection column inside the tubes which are arranged in a circular shape, which can improve the utilization rate of UV light
Data Source
AI summary
Disinfection equipment, particularly an electric light source device and lamp. The electric light source device includes a lamp cap, a lamp housing, a connecting fitting, a reflection column and a supporting fitting which are connected in sequence from the top to the bottom and the electric light source device also includes a lamp tube, a net enclosure and a driving power supply provided inside the lamp housing, where the lamp tube includes several tubes which are connected in sequence and are provided around the reflection column, the end of the first tube and that of the last tube are respectively provided with the first electrode and the second electrode which respectively electrically connect to the driving power supply, the lamp housing is provided at one end of the tube with an electrode, and the lamp tube can emit 360° light around the reflection column.