Bath with hot and cold water zones
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bath systems lack efficient separation and circulation of hot and cold water, leading to temperature mixing and inconsistent user experience, which hampers therapeutic benefits like contrast bath therapy.
Innovation Solution
A bath system with separate hot and cold water zones, each equipped with a whirlpool system and a heating/cooling element, is designed with a partition to maintain water temperature consistency and prevent mixing, using opposing water flow directions to keep temperatures distinct.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single basin with mixed water circulation is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the temperature consistency and therapeutic effectiveness deteriorate due to hot and cold water mixing
Solution Approach 1:
The bath system is divided into two separate basins (first basin for hot water, second basin for cold water) with a partition wall between them. This segmentation prevents mixing of hot and cold water while maintaining distinct temperature zones, directly resolving the contradiction between structural simplicity and temperature consistency.
2Ease of manufacture
If water circulation is not separated by temperature zones, then the system design is simpler, but the therapeutic benefits of contrast bath therapy are reduced due to temperature mixing
Solution Approach 1:
The circulation system is segmented into independent hot water circulation (first whirlpool system in first basin) and cold water circulation (second whirlpool system in second basin). Each circulation system operates independently with its own whirlpool jets, ensuring therapeutic effectiveness while maintaining relatively simple manufacturing.
Solution Approach 2:
Each basin is equipped with localized whirlpool systems that generate specific flow patterns within their respective temperature zones. The first whirlpool system creates circulation in the hot water basin while the second whirlpool system creates circulation in the cold water basin, ensuring each zone maintains its therapeutic properties.
3Temperature
If opposite water flow directions are used in hot and cold zones, then temperature separation is improved, but the device complexity increases due to dual whirlpool systems
Solution Approach 1:
The bath system uses a partition wall to segment the two basins, allowing independent whirlpool systems to operate in each zone. This physical segmentation enables opposite flow directions (first direction in hot water, second direction in cold water) without excessive complexity, as each side's system is independent.
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 system allows for consistent hot and cold water temperatures, enabling easy transition and enhanced therapeutic effects by maintaining water circulation within each zone, thus improving the user experience and effectiveness of contrast bath therapy.
Implementation Method 1
The first whirlpool system includes a heating element configured to heat water passing through the first whirlpool system to form hot water
Implementation Method 2
The second whirlpool system includes a cooling element configured to cool water passing through the second whirlpool system to form cold water
Implementation Method 3
The first whirlpool system is configured to direct hot water in a first direction. The second whirlpool system is configured to direct cold water in a second direction. The second direction opposite the first direction.
Implementation Method 4
The partition is positioned between the first basin and the second basin. The hot water and the cold water converge on a contact plane vertically provided above the partition.
Data Source
AI summary
A bath receptor includes a water inlet, a first basin, a second basin, and a partition positioned between the first basin and the second basin. The water inlet is configured to supply water to the bath receptor. The first basin includes a first whirlpool system configured to direct water in a first direction within the first basin. The second basin includes a second whirlpool system configured to direct water in a second direction within the second basin. The second direction opposite the first direction. The partition is vertically provided along at least a portion of a height of the bath receptor.