Water Circulation System

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional pools for warm and cold water baths are individually designed and manufactured, leading to increased manufacturing costs when both types are required.

Innovation Solution

A water circulation system with a motor, vanes, and optional heating or refrigeration devices to circulate and adjust the temperature of both warm and cold water pools, allowing for shared components and reduced manufacturing costs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If separate circulation systems are used for warm and cold water pools, then each pool can be independently controlled, but manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveindependent control capabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing cost

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The circulation system is designed with a motor that has both a first output shaft connected to first vanes for warm water circulation and a second output shaft connected to second vanes for cold water circulation. This multi-functional design allows a single system to serve both warm and cold water pools, reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining independent control capability through separate shaft and vane configurations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of manufacture

If a single circulation system serves both warm and cold water pools, then manufacturing cost is reduced, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemanufacturing costVSAvoidsystem structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The circulation system is segmented into distinct functional components: a motor with a first output shaft for warm water circulation and a second output shaft for cold water circulation. Each shaft connects to separate vanes that can be independently controlled. This segmentation allows the system to handle both warm and cold water functions within a single integrated structure, reducing manufacturing costs while managing complexity through modular design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Use of energy by moving object

If heat from motor is used to warm water, then energy efficiency improves, but temperature control precision may be affected

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveenergy efficiencyVSAvoidtemperature control precision

Core Design Contradiction:

Use of energy by moving objectVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system converts the heat generated by the motor, which would normally be wasted energy, into a useful heating source for the warm water pool. The motor's operational heat is directed to warm the circulation water, improving overall energy efficiency. This approach transforms a potential source of energy loss into a beneficial heating mechanism, though temperature control precision may require additional monitoring and adjustment mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

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

Enables efficient temperature control and reduction of manufacturing costs by allowing a single system to serve both warm and cold water pools, enhancing flexibility and efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

The motor includes a first output shaft and a second output shaft. The first vanes are connected to the first output shaft and driven by the motor to circulate warm water for a warm water pool. The second vanes are connected to the second output shaft and driven by the motor to circulate cold water for a cold water pool.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic conversion: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

the heating device includes at least one electric heating tube

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectJoule heating: Joule Heating

Implementation Method 3

The refrigeration device is configured to remove heat from the cold water after the cold water is drawn out of the cold water pool and before the cold water is sent back to the cold water pool

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRefrigeration cycle: Heat Exchanger

Implementation Method 4

after drawn out of the warm water pool, a part of the warm water is introduced to the motor, absorbs heat from the motor, and is sent back to the warm water pool

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Implementation Method 5

After drawn out of the warm water pool, the warm water is introduced to the compressor, absorbs heat from the compressor, and is sent back to the warm water pool

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Implementation Method 6

The fan is configured to dissipate heat from the condenser and the compressor. airflow is generated by the fan, and the airflow absorbs the heat generated by the condenser and the compressor and flows to a surrounding of the circulated warm water.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectForced convection: Forced Convection

Data Source

PatentUS20250250809A1Water Circulation System

Publication Date: 2025.08.07 TEAM WORLDWIDE

AI summary

A water circulation system includes a motor, a plurality of first vanes and a plurality of second vanes. The motor includes a first output shaft and a second output shaft. The first vanes are connected to the first output shaft and driven by the motor to circulate warm water for a warm water pool. The second vanes are connected to the second output shaft and driven by the motor to circulate cold water for a cold water pool