GED 106 – Purposive Communication
GROUP 5: TECHNICAL REPORT
LEADER: Vargas, Shareena Mariel B.
MEMBERS: Beltran, Minette
Turingan, Arisa
Umali, Georel Vince
Villamor, Gabriel Adrian
Villanueva, Menzelauis Craig
Zablan, Geino Mari
Alcohol Fan Dispenser
I. THEORETICAL BACKGROUND
Due to its contagious nature, the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease-2019) pandemic has become a major global public health problem, prompting widespread usage of alcohol disinfectants. When it comes to avoiding coronavirus transmission, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends using “a hand alcohol sanitizer that involves at least 60% alcohol if antibacterial soap is not easily obtainable.” (Huddlestone Jr., 2020
One of the most important sanitation issues is the lack of simple, cost-effective, and efficient sanitation solutions. This innovation is inspired by Schuyler Skaats Wheeler’s invention of a portable fan that is DC powered and the alcohol spray dispenser. Our product aims to sanitize micro-and macro- bacterias that are airborne while helping relieve sickness from those who use it; at the same time, it is done so with a relatively simple design that uses automatic technology. Dispensing the alcohol through the fan helps the alcohol particles move around.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Alcohol Fan Dispenser is a product brought up in response to everyday lifestyle affected by the current pandemic. As recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the usage of a hand alcohol sanitizer is highly advised, but the main goal of the product is the ability to kill any trace of the virus present in the atmosphere around its place. At the same time, in height of possible financial problems due to the effects of the pandemic, it is placed at a price which makes it cost-efficient, making it affordable and accessible for our target demographic.
III. MECHANISM DESCRIPTION
The product is called Alcohol Fan Dispenser. As the product is referred to, it is a combination of an alcohol dispenser with a built-in fan in it. The fan acts as the spray mechanism that replaces a standard spray, evenly but thinly spreading the alcohol in the air, killing bacteria.
If alcohol is not needed, the fan may be used independently to quickly cool one’s self by directing fresh air to wherever the fan is pointed at
To use the fan, plug the fan with the included micro USB cable to any devices that has a USB slot.
Figure 1. Micro USB Cable
To dispense alcohol, simply press the button and the device will act as a spray bottle, albeit not required to pump the spray manually several times.
The customized air humidifier will be installed at the back center of the fan containing the alcohol for automated spraying making the air purified.
The wires will be installed connecting the fan and humidifier to the circuit board in order for the humidifier and the fan to run according to the program.
IV. ASSEMBLY AND TESTING
To assemble the product, we must first go through the specifications of the product.
1. Assemble the designed product.
2. Mount the fan, air humidifier, circuit board, and battery cartridge.
3. Put the air humidifier at the back center of the fan.
4. Connect the fan and humidifier to the circuit board connecting the battery cartridge and power button.
5. Connect the micro USB cable for power supply.
6. Fill the container of air humidifier with alcohol.
7. Put the battery on the battery cartridge.
8. Turn the power button for testing.
Assembling the product is simple enough. After buying the product, to dismantle the oval container, you have to twist the container then fill the container with alcohol. By pressing the button it will function as a portable fan and the alcohol from the dispenser will spread thoroughly around you.
V. DISCUSSION (CHALLENGES, DIFFICULTIES YOU MIGHT ENCOUNTER IF THIS PROJECT IS DONE IN REAL LIFE)
The advantages of using the Alcohol Fan Dispenser as a device to fight CoVid-19 is highly possible. However, the key problem with this innovation is it might become less effective when there is interference from other people when deployed in busy public places. Also, it can only be effective at places where it is pointed at and not the whole room. So, it should be placed at different areas at different times.
VI. REFERENCES
Huddlestone Jr. (2020). “a hand alcohol sanitizer that involves at least 60% alcohol if antibacterial soap is not easily obtainable”. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/drugs/information-drug-class/qa-consumers-hand-sanitizers-and-covid-19.
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