Integrated Deck Jet Lighting for Consistent Laminar Flow Illumination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional pool lighting and water features are separate systems, leading to unlit portions of water and dependence on weather conditions for illumination, and require precise positioning of lighting devices.
Innovation Solution
A deck jet assembly with integrated lighting, featuring a pop-up nozzle and a lighting device positioned below it to illuminate a laminar water flow, which is independent of weather conditions and allows for consistent lighting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate lighting and water feature systems are used, then each system can be optimized independently, but the water feature portions remain unlit and require precise positioning of lighting devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the lighting device and water feature into a single integrated assembly where the lighting device is positioned within the housing of the water feature. This merging eliminates the need for separate positioning of lighting devices and ensures that light is emitted directly at the water flow location, solving the problem of unlit water portions while reducing overall system configuration complexity.
2Reliability
If external lighting devices are positioned to illuminate water features, then illumination can be achieved, but the lighting is dependent on ideal weather conditions and requires pre-positioning the angle of the light device relative to the fountain
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting device is designed to be self-positioning within the housing structure, eliminating the need for external positioning operations. The housing itself provides the mounting structure and alignment, allowing the lighting device to automatically be in the correct position and angle relative to the water flow without requiring precise pre-positioning operations or being affected by weather conditions.
3Reliability
If lighting devices are positioned below the pop-up nozzle to illuminate laminar flow, then consistent illumination is achieved regardless of weather, but the device complexity increases due to integration requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The housing structure serves multiple functions: it contains the water feature mechanism, provides mounting structure for the lighting device, and creates the necessary spatial relationship between the light source and water flow. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity while achieving reliable consistent illumination.
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 integrated lighting system ensures consistent illumination of the water flow regardless of weather, providing enhanced aesthetics and allowing for synchronized marketing and installation of water and lighting features.
Implementation Method 1
A lighting device is positioned substantially directly below the pop-up nozzle, wherein the lighting device is positioned to emit a quantity of light to illuminate a laminar flow through the pop-up nozzle
Data Source
AI summary
A deck jet assembly has a pop-up nozzle configured to receive a quantity of water from an inlet pipe. A lighting device is positioned substantially directly below the pop-up nozzle, wherein the lighting device is positioned to emit a quantity of light to illuminate a laminar flow through the pop-up nozzle.