Vehicle Interior Deodorization via Chlorine Dioxide Bubbler
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Lingering odors in vehicle interiors, caused by organic materials, smoke molecules, and bacteria, lead to negative customer feedback for fleet and rental car companies, as existing deodorizing methods are ineffective.
Innovation Solution
A deodorizing device that releases a chlorine dioxide-based deodorizing solution into a vehicle's interior through a bubbler mechanism, which dissolves a chemical tablet in water and aerates it to saturate the vehicle, ensuring thorough deodorization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing deodorizing methods are used, then the process is simple, but the deodorizing effectiveness is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs chlorine dioxide gas, a strong oxidant, to effectively eliminate odors caused by organic materials, smoke molecules, and bacteria. The chemical tablet containing chlorine dioxide dissolves in water to generate deodorizing gas that saturates the vehicle interior, providing superior deodorizing effectiveness compared to conventional methods.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses a bubbler mechanism that utilizes air pressure to force deodorizing gas out of the device and into the vehicle interior. The pump delivers pressurized air through a tube to the bubbler, which then releases the deodorizing gas throughout the enclosed space, enabling effective distribution without complex delivery systems.
2Reliability
If chlorine dioxide gas is used for deodorization, then deodorizing effectiveness is improved, but safety concerns arise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a chemical tablet that is disposable and contains chlorine dioxide. The tablet dissolves in water to generate the deodorizing gas and is then discarded, eliminating the need for storing or handling large quantities of concentrated chlorine dioxide gas, thereby reducing safety hazards while maintaining deodorizing effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses water as an intermediary medium to dissolve the chemical tablet and generate deodorizing gas. This intermediate step allows for controlled release of chlorine dioxide gas, reducing the safety risks associated with direct handling of concentrated oxidizing agents while still achieving effective deodorization.
3Ease of operation
If a bubbler mechanism is used to release deodorizing gas, then gas distribution is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple functions into a compact device: the chemical tablet provides the deodorizing agent, water serves as both solvent and medium for gas generation, the bubbler mechanism distributes the gas, and the pump provides pressurization. This multi-functional integration achieves effective gas distribution without requiring a complex system of multiple separate components.
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
Effectively eliminates odors by releasing deodorizing gas into the vehicle interior, improving customer satisfaction by removing organic and bacterial sources of odor.
Implementation Method 1
The chemical tablet may dissolve in the water, creating a deodorizing solution
Implementation Method 2
A bubbler mechanism may de-gas the deodorizing solution and may force deodorizing gas out of the deodorizing device
Implementation Method 3
Chlorine dioxide gas is known to be an oxidizing biocide which excels as a deodorizing agent in enclosed spaced such as vehicle interiors
Data Source
AI summary
The vehicle interior deodorizer may comprise a deodorizing device for deodorizing the interior of a vehicle and a method of using the deodorizing device. During a treatment cycle, the deodorizing device may release a chemical tablet into a cup holding water after an evacuation interval. The chemical tablet may dissolve in the water, creating a deodorizing solution. A bubbler mechanism may de-gas the deodorizing solution and may force deodorizing gas out of the deodorizing device such that the deodorizing gas may saturate the interior of the vehicle during a treatment interval. The bubbler mechanism may quiesce during a dissipation interval such that the deodorizing gas may abate. The vehicle may be opened and aired out to complete the treatment cycle.