Vehicle UV LED Lift Module for Full-Cabin Sterilization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional vehicle sterilization apparatuses have limited sterilization range and require multiple devices, leading to increased costs and time, and fail to effectively sterilize the entire vehicle interior, especially areas not directly contacted by passengers.
Innovation Solution
A sterilization apparatus with a UV LED module mounted on a lift unit in the vehicle seat or armrest, which can be selectively lifted and rotated to expand the sterilization range, controlled by a unit that adjusts the angle and position based on seat occupancy sensors and user input.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If multiple sterilization apparatuses are used to cover the entire vehicle interior, then the sterilization range is improved, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The sterilization apparatus is mounted on a movable seat rather than being fixed, allowing it to dynamically change position and orientation. The seat's movement capabilities (forward/backward, tilting, rotating) enable a single apparatus to cover various areas of the vehicle interior, replacing the need for multiple fixed apparatuses
Solution Approach 2:
The single sterilization apparatus mounted on the seat serves multiple functions by sterilizing different areas of the vehicle interior through the seat's movements. The same apparatus can sterilize the front area when the seat is in one position and the rear area when tilted or rotated, making it a universal sterilization solution for the entire vehicle
2Reliability
If multiple UV LED modules are installed to sterilize the entire vehicle interior, then the sterilization performance is improved, but the loss of time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The movable seat enables continuous sterilization coverage as it moves through different positions. Instead of having multiple apparatuses working simultaneously on different areas, the single apparatus continuously covers different areas through the seat's movement, maintaining uninterrupted sterilization action throughout the vehicle interior
Solution Approach 2:
The seat is positioned in advance to optimal locations for sterilizing specific areas. The system pre-positions the sterilization apparatus at locations where it can most effectively irradiate target areas, ensuring maximum sterilization efficiency without requiring multiple apparatuses operating simultaneously
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus achieves comprehensive vehicle interior sterilization with maximized performance using fewer UV LED modules by expanding the sterilization range through adjustable positioning and angle adjustment, ensuring thorough disinfection of areas like the steering wheel and air interior.
Implementation Method 1
a sterilization unit connected to the lift unit, including an ultra violet light emitting diode (UV LED), for sterilizing a vehicle interior when necessary
Data Source
AI summary
A sterilization apparatus for a vehicle, includes a lift unit mounted in the vehicle to be selectively lifted and protruded; a sterilization unit connected to the lift unit, including an ultra violet light emitting diode (UV LED), and sterilizing a vehicle interior when necessary; and a control unit connected to the lift unit and the sterilization unit for controlling lifting of the lift unit when preset operation conditions are satisfied.