Portable UV Sanitizing Box Magnetic Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing UV sanitizing boxes are cumbersome, lack effective safety mechanisms, and have inefficient sterilization due to complex magnetic induction systems and limited sterilization efficiency with only UV light.
Innovation Solution
A portable UV-sanitizing box design featuring a hinged shell with magnetic and conductive components for safe electrical connection, activated carbon for odor absorption, and internal air circulation to enhance sterilization efficiency and safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a magnetic induction switch is used to detect opening and closing status for controlling UV lamp, then safety is improved by preventing accidental UV exposure, but device complexity increases due to additional component arrangement and complicated process
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the magnetic induction switch (electromechanical system) with a magnetic attraction direct connection system. The magnetic member on the lower shell and conductive member on the upper shell directly connect when closed, eliminating the need for complex magnetic induction detection circuits and switches, thus reducing device complexity while maintaining safety through the physical connection requirement.
2Productivity
If only UV light is used for sterilization, then device simplicity is maintained, but sterilization efficiency cannot be effectively improved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines UV light sterilization with ozone generation in a single integrated system. The sterilizing assembly includes both UV lamp and ozone generating components, allowing simultaneous or sequential operation of both sterilization methods to enhance overall sterilization efficiency without requiring separate devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces ozone, a strong oxidant, as an additional sterilization mechanism alongside UV light. The ozone generating assembly produces ozone that chemically oxidizes and destroys microorganisms, complementing the UV light's physical sterilization effect to achieve enhanced sterilization efficiency through chemical action.
3Ease of operation
If the box is designed to be portable and rechargeable, then ease of operation and portability are improved, but device complexity increases due to battery integration requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates a rechargeable lithium battery that serves multiple functions: powering the UV lamp, powering the ozone generating assembly, and providing portable operation capability. This multi-functional power source reduces the need for separate power systems for each component, thereby reducing overall device complexity while enhancing portability and ease of operation.
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 design provides a safe, efficient, and portable UV-sanitizing solution that prevents accidental UV exposure and improves sterilization efficacy through magnetic attraction and air circulation, making it suitable for personal hygiene items.
Implementation Method 1
a second magnetic member corresponding to the first magnetic member adjacent to the second conductive component mounted on the lower shell, and the second magnetic member and the first magnetic member are magnetically attracted to each other
Implementation Method 2
a sterilizing assembly has an ultraviolet ray lamp assembly arranged on the upper shell
Implementation Method 3
an adsorption cavity is provided on the tray, an activated carbon is arranged in the adsorption cavity
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a portable UV-sanitizing box, providing a lower shell, an upper shell hinged to the lower shell, a sterilizing assembly having an ultraviolet ray lamp assembly arranged on the upper shell, a first conductive component arranged on the lower shell for electrically connecting to the first printed circuit board assembly, a first magnetic member adjacent to the first conductive component mounted on the lower shell, a second conductive component arranged on the upper shell for electrically connecting to the ultraviolet ray lamp assembly, a second magnetic member corresponding to the first magnetic member adjacent to the second conductive component mounted on the lower shell, the second magnetic member and the first magnetic member are magnetically attracted to each other.