Enhanced UV Emitter Module with Improved Cooling Efficiency and Flexibility
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An advanced UV emitter module designed to provide enhanced cooling efficiency, reduced air resistance, and improved flexibility for various applications, building upon the original UV lamp module concept.
Background and Problem Solved
The original UV lamp module patent had limitations in terms of cooling efficiency, air resistance, and flexibility. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing curved side walls, vibration-damping platforms, temperature-sensing devices, anti-reflective coatings, and interchangeable UV lamps, ensuring improved performance and adaptability.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The enhanced UV emitter module comprises a lamp arrangement with multiple low-pressure mercury lamps, each having a longitudinal axis, surrounded by a waterproof housing with curved side walls to minimize air resistance and improve cooling efficiency. The lamp arrangement is mounted on a vibration-damping platform to reduce the impact of external vibrations. The housing features a temperature-sensing device to monitor internal temperature and adjust the cooling system accordingly. The beam exit window is coated with an anti-reflective material to minimize UV radiation loss. Furthermore, the lamp arrangement is designed to accommodate interchangeable UV lamps with different spectral characteristics, allowing for flexible adaptation to various applications.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces novel features such as curved side walls, vibration-damping platforms, temperature-sensing devices, anti-reflective coatings, and interchangeable UV lamps, which provide a non-obvious improvement over the original patent. These features collectively enhance the UV emitter module's performance, efficiency, and adaptability, thereby providing a significant inventive step.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include varying the curvature of the side walls, using different materials for the vibration-damping platform, or integrating additional temperature control mechanisms. The interchangeable UV lamps could be designed with different spectral characteristics, power levels, or geometries to cater to diverse applications.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced UV emitter module has significant commercial potential in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, surface treatment, and medical device sterilization. The improved cooling efficiency, reduced air resistance, and increased flexibility make it an attractive solution for various applications, offering a competitive edge in the market.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61L2/10 |
| H | H01 | H01J61/523 |
| H | H01 | H01J61/72 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Ultraviolet lamp technology, specifically low-pressure mercury lamp modules for substrate irradiation, involving thermal management, optical design, and mechanical engineering in photochemical and industrial processing applications
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled engineer with expertise in UV lamp design, thermal engineering, optical systems, and mechanical packaging, typically holding a BS/MS in engineering with 3-5 years of experience in photochemical equipment design
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable engineering improvements to the source patent's UV lamp module design, utilizing standard design optimization techniques such as aerodynamic shaping, vibration mitigation, and thermal monitoring that are well-known in precision optical and thermal engineering systems.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,686 |
|---|---|
| Title | UV emitter module and use thereof |
| Assignee(s) | HERAEUS NOBLELIGHT GMBH |