An Innovative Design for Cleansing, Deodorization, and Pest Control in Drain Covers: Application of the TRIZ Method and Human Factors Engineering-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

An Innovative Design for Cleansing, Deodorization, and Pest Control in Drain Covers: Application of the TRIZ Method and Human Factors Engineering

Published:2024-09-05 Issue:9 Volume:12 Page:621
ISSN:2075-1702
Container-title:Machines
language:en
Short-container-title:Machines

Author:

Yao Kai-Chao¹²^ORCID,Chen Li-Yun¹,Li Kuo-Yi³⁴,Chang Ya-Nan¹,Xu Jing-Ran¹⁵^ORCID,Huang Wei-Lun¹⁶^ORCID,Ho Wei-Sho¹⁷^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Industrial Education and Technology, National Changhua University of Education, Bao-Shan Campus, No. 2, Shi-Da Rd., Changhua City 500208, Taiwan

2. Kenda Cultural and Educational Foundation, No. 146, Sec. 1, Zhongshan Rd., Yuanlin City 510037, Taiwan

3. Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, No. 57, Sec. 2, Zhongshan Rd., Taiping Dist., Taichung City 411030, Taiwan

4. Society of Innovative Education and Technology, No. 164-1, Yanji St., Da’an Dist., Taipei City 106062, Taiwan

5. Sheng Jen Industrial Co., Ltd., No. 49, Aly. 2, Ln. 226, Sec. 1, Zhongzheng Rd., Changhua City 500004, Taiwan

6. Medical Affairs Office, National Taiwan University Hospital, No. 7, Zhongshan S. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City 100225, Taiwan

7. NCUE Alumni Association, National Changhua University of Education, Jin-De Campus, No. 1, Jinde Rd., Changhua City 500207, Taiwan

Abstract

This study explored an innovative design of a drain cover for dirt removal, deodorization, and pest control. The research methods used in this study included an analysis of the literature, the TRIZ method and general design, and application of human factors engineering. Firstly, the contradiction matrix of the TRIZ method was used to find out the corresponding principles of invention for analysis. Based on the reference of the most innovative design, a drainage cover with rapid cleansing, deodorization, insect-repellent properties, and quick return was designed, and universal design was used to make the drainage cover. The innovative design can be more widely used to allow users to interact with the environment and products more harmoniously, and the innovative design of the drainage cover was faster and more hygienic through the human–computer interaction in the project. Additionally, the design was validated through analyses using the IPA and Kano models, confirming that it met the users’ requirements and expectations. The prototype’s structure was drawn by Autodesk Inventor drawing software (2024). The research results are as follows. We designed a sliding groove and the sliding block on the drainage cover so that the drainage cover could achieve the effect of rapid cleansing by sliding the sliding block. In terms of the odor control and pest prevention, we designed the odor-resistant block and the water filter under the drain cover so that the odor below the drain would not float upwards. And the pests in the drain hole cannot climb out. In terms of the improved operational design, the sliding block could be quickly returned and the use of the pushing aid to not touch the dirt. The successful development of the product validated the effectiveness of this research method for innovative product design and suggests its applicability for the development of other products.

Funder

National Science and Technology Council

Publisher

MDPI AG

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1702/12/9/621/pdf

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