Wireless Atmospheric Water Generator with Modular Filtration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing atmospheric water generators are bulky, complex, and energy-inefficient, making them unsuitable for consumer use due to lack of portability and high operational costs, and are often limited by humidity levels, which hampers their acceptance and viability for everyday use.
Innovation Solution
A wirelessly controlled device for atmospheric water generation that incorporates external wireless operation controls, allowing user-friendly operation via smartphones, featuring a compact design with a condensing unit and filtration system, enabling efficient production of potable water based on user-set parameters such as volume and humidity levels, and includes optional manual operation components for increased flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If atmospheric water generators are designed with large components and complex systems, then water production capacity is improved, but portability and ease of use deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The atmospheric water generator is divided into separate functional modules: a condensing unit with compressor and evaporator, a filtration system with multiple stages, a control system with microprocessor, and a collection reservoir. These modular components can be independently optimized and reconfigured to balance water production capacity with portability requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a compact design where the filtration system is integrated within the condensing unit housing, the control system is embedded in the collection reservoir, and various subsystems are nested within each other to minimize overall device footprint while maintaining full functionality for portable water generation.
2Reliability
If atmospheric water generators use advanced filtration and condensing systems, then water quality is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts operating parameters including compressor speed, evaporator temperature, and filtration flow rate based on ambient humidity conditions and desired water production rate. This optimization ensures high water quality through advanced filtration while minimizing energy consumption by adapting system performance to actual environmental conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple functions into integrated subsystems: the condensing unit integrates compression, heat exchange, and initial condensation; the filtration system combines mechanical filtration, activated carbon treatment, and UV sterilization in sequence; and the control system merges humidity sensing, temperature monitoring, and operational control to efficiently manage energy consumption while maintaining water quality.
3Productivity
If atmospheric water generators are designed for high humidity environments, then water generation efficiency is improved, but adaptability to different environments deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The atmospheric water generator employs dynamic control systems that continuously monitor ambient humidity and temperature conditions and automatically adjust operational parameters including compressor cycling, evaporator temperature, and filtration flow rates. This enables the system to maintain optimal water generation efficiency across varying environmental conditions from arid to humid climates.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent designs the system with universal adaptability through adjustable operational modes that can function effectively across diverse environments. The control system includes multiple operational algorithms optimized for different humidity ranges, and the physical design allows deployment in various settings including indoor and outdoor applications, making the device universally applicable regardless of environmental conditions.
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 provides a portable, energy-efficient, and user-friendly atmospheric water generator that can operate indoors or outdoors, producing filtered potable water efficiently and effectively, addressing the limitations of existing systems by being compact, easy to use, and adaptable to various humidity levels, making it suitable for consumer use.
Implementation Method 1
a condensing unit in electrical connection with the controller, the condensing unit having an evaporator condenser unit
Implementation Method 2
the condensing unit having a refrigerator compressor
Implementation Method 3
a filtration system in aqueous connection with the collection tank and in connection with the pump for filtration of the condensed water
Implementation Method 4
water filtration system
Data Source
AI summary
A wirelessly controlled device for atmospheric water generation is provided. The device comprises an atmospheric water generator for generating filtered potable water and a wireless external control system. The wireless external control system comprises one or more display presentation pages for displaying a plurality of operating parameters for the atmospheric water generator, including content display with a variety of operation parameters and historical water collection data for operation of the atmospheric water generator. The wireless external control also has one or more display pages configured for user input for a user to select one or more water generation parameters for operation of the atmospheric water generator. Once the device is directed by the wireless external control system to generate water, the device is capable of automatic water generation until the device fulfills the one or more set water generation parameters.