X-ray Ionizer Air Purifier with Coanda Baffle Filter

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing air purification devices face challenges in efficiently and cost-effectively filtering contaminated air from sources like restaurants, factories, and livestock farms, as they require frequent filter replacements and can be prone to electrical accidents if not properly maintained.

Innovation Solution

An air purification filter device using an X-ray ionizer that charges contaminated air with positive or negative ions and collects them using a baffle filter and metal mesh filter, employing the Coanda Effect for efficient filtration and incorporating a cleaning unit for automatic filter maintenance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If HEPA filters are used to remove fine dust and purify air, then air purification performance is improved, but filter replacement cost and maintenance burden increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveair purification performanceVSAvoidfilter maintenance burden

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent recovers and reuses the filter medium by removing accumulated dust through water washing and drying processes. The filter can be cleaned and reused multiple times, eliminating the need for frequent replacements and reducing maintenance burden while maintaining purification performance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #34Discarding and recovering

Solution Approach 2:

The patent incorporates automatic drying mechanisms and cleaning systems that automatically maintain the filter without requiring manual intervention. The filter system performs self-maintenance through integrated drying chambers and cleaning processes, reducing operational complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Ease of operation

If filters are cleaned and reused continuously, then operational cost is reduced, but electrical accidents such as sparks may cause device failure or fire if not completely dried

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperational costVSAvoidelectrical safety

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary drying actions immediately after the cleaning process. The filter medium is transferred to a drying chamber where it is thoroughly dried before being returned to the filtration system, preventing moisture accumulation that could cause electrical accidents.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent provides cushioning against electrical accidents by incorporating dedicated drying chambers and moisture removal mechanisms that prevent the formation of sparks and electrical hazards before they can occur during operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

3Reliability

If filter modules are replaced regularly, then contaminant removal performance is maintained, but financial burden on consumers increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontaminant removal performanceVSAvoidfilter replacement cost

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent recovers the filter medium through washing and drying processes, allowing it to be reused multiple times. This eliminates the continuous loss of filter materials and reduces replacement costs while maintaining effective contaminant removal performance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #34Discarding and recovering

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables continuous reuse of the filter through systematic cleaning and drying cycles. The filter medium can be repeatedly cleaned and returned to service, providing continuous useful action without the need for frequent replacements, thereby reducing long-term operational costs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

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 device effectively filters fine dust and odors from contaminated air without the need for frequent filter replacements, reducing operational costs and ensuring safe operation by automating filter cleaning and maintenance.

Implementation Method 1

charging positive or negative ions to contaminated air using an X-ray ionizer

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectX-ray ionization: Ionisation

Implementation Method 2

collecting contaminated air by static electricity in the baffle filter and metal mesh filter using the Coanda Effect

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectCoanda Effect: Coanda Effect

Data Source

PatentUS20250033065A1Air purification filter device using x-ray ionizer

Publication Date: 2025.01.30 COBALT TECHNOLOGIES INC

AI summary

Provided is an air purification filter device using an X-ray ionizer that cleanly filters contaminated air and discharges cleaned air by supplying the contaminated air such as bad odors and fine dust from restaurants, factories, livestock farms, and manufacturing facilities to the device, charging positive or negative ions to contaminated air using an X-ray ionizer, and collecting contaminated air by static electricity in the baffle filter and metal mesh filter using the Coanda Effect.