Combination Water and Air Pump with Shared Magnetic Shaft
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current pond and aquarium systems require separate devices for water circulation and aeration, necessitating two electrical connections and outlets, which is inefficient and inconvenient.
Innovation Solution
A combination water pump and air pump with a single magnetically rotatable shaft that simultaneously rotates impellers for both functions, eliminating the need for separate devices and outlets by integrating water circulation and aeration into a single unit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate water pump and air pump devices are used for water circulation and aeration, then water circulation and aeration functions are provided, but device complexity and number of electrical connections increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines separate water pumping and air pumping functions into a single integrated device. The housing contains both a water pump chamber with impeller and an air pump chamber with diaphragm, sharing common structural elements and a single electrical motor, thereby reducing the number of separate devices and electrical connections required while providing both water circulation and aeration functions
Solution Approach 2:
The single device is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously - it acts as both a water pump for circulation and an air pump for aeration. The shared motor and integrated housing allow one device to replace what previously required two separate devices, reducing electrical connections from two outlets to one outlet
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate water pump and air pump devices are used, then water circulation and aeration are provided, but installation convenience deteriorates due to multiple outlets required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines separate water pumping and air pumping functions into a single integrated device. The housing contains both a water pump chamber with impeller and an air pump chamber with diaphragm, sharing common structural elements and a single electrical motor, thereby reducing the number of separate devices and electrical connections required while providing both water circulation and aeration functions
Solution Approach 2:
The single device is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously - it acts as both a water pump for circulation and an air pump for aeration. The shared motor and integrated housing allow one device to replace what previously required two separate devices, reducing electrical connections from two outlets to one outlet
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 solution allows for efficient simultaneous circulation and aeration of water in ponds and aquariums using a single device, reducing electrical connections and outlets required, while maintaining effective water movement and oxygenation.
Implementation Method 1
a single magnetically rotatable shaft that simultaneously rotates impellers for both functions
Data Source
AI summary
A combination water and air pump and method of use, for simultaneously circulating and aerating water. The pump including a housing, a first chamber for circulating water, having an inlet for water to be drawn into the first chamber and an outlet for water to exit the first chamber, a second chamber for aerating water, having an inlet for water to be drawn into the second chamber, an apparatus to draw air into the second chamber, and an outlet for aerated water to exit the second chamber. A rotatable shaft connected to a first rotatable impeller in the first chamber and a second rotatable impeller in the second chamber. In use, rotation of the shaft simultaneously rotates the impellers to circulate water within said first and second chambers.