UVC Sanitizing Bag With Multi-Directional Light Coverage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for sanitizing grocery products are inefficient and do not effectively eliminate harmful bacteria and viruses, particularly on solid items like produce, which can lead to their spread among individuals.
Innovation Solution
A UVC sanitizing bag with UVC lights on the top and bottom, a bag base for charging and holding products, and features like bag handles, pockets, and shelves for multiple storage levels, ensuring thorough sanitization from multiple directions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If hand cleaning each product is performed, then some sanitization effect is achieved, but it takes a significant amount of time and might not cover each area
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical manual cleaning system with an automated UVC light sanitization system. The UVC lights are positioned inside the bag to illuminate and sanitize products automatically, eliminating the need for manual cleaning while achieving more comprehensive coverage and reducing time requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces UVC light as an intermediary sanitization medium between the user and the products. Instead of direct manual contact and cleaning, the UVC lights serve as the mediating element that performs sanitization remotely and effectively, solving both the time consumption and coverage issues of manual cleaning.
2Device complexity
If UVC lights are positioned only at the top or bottom, then the structure is simple, but sanitization coverage is incomplete
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the UVC light positioning into multiple independent light sources distributed at different locations within the bag (top, bottom, and sides). This segmentation allows each light source to cover specific zones, ensuring complete sanitization coverage while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from single-dimensional (top or bottom only) light positioning to multi-dimensional positioning by placing UVC lights at top, bottom, and side positions. This spatial distribution across multiple dimensions ensures comprehensive coverage of all products within the bag without significantly increasing structural complexity.
3Reliability
If the bag is designed for sanitization only, then the sanitization function is effective, but additional functionality and storage are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the bag with multiple functions: the main compartment with UVC lights provides sanitization, while additional pockets and compartments provide storage for non-sanitizable items. This multi-functional design allows the single bag to serve both sanitization and general storage purposes, increasing versatility without compromising the primary sanitization function.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the bag into distinct functional zones: a main sanitizable compartment with UVC lights and separate storage pockets for other items. This segmentation allows each zone to serve its specific purpose while the overall structure remains integrated, providing both effective sanitization and additional functionality.
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 UVC sanitizing bag efficiently sanitizes solid products quickly and safely by utilizing UVC lights, providing a convenient and effective solution for eliminating bacteria and viruses.
Implementation Method 1
Ultraviolet C (UVC) is a type of ultraviolet light with wavelengths between 100-280 nanometers (nm). UVC light is a known disinfectant that inactivates viruses and bacteria.
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AI summary
The UVC sanitizing bag is a device intended to help with eliminating harmful bacteria and viruses from various solid products. In order to accomplish this, the device includes a bag base that ensures the bag can stay charged and hold various products. Further, the bag lid ensures the product placed within the device can be exposed to UVC lights from multiple directions. Additionally, the plurality of bag handles and bag pockets provide the user with additional functionality and storage. Further, a plurality of boards and shelves are designed to allow multiple storage levels which can be created within the UVC sanitizing bag and ensure the bag retains its overall shape. Thus, the device is a bag that can sanitize any solid product placed within, quickly and efficiently by utilizing UVC lights and ensures the safety of the user throughout the process.