Embedded Tank with Counter-Flow Swimming and Waterproof Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Standard swimming pools require significant space and resources, pose safety and health hazards, and private pools are limited by space and cost, affecting user experience, while existing swimming equipment in independent tanks face issues with water overflow and complex waterproofing needs.
Innovation Solution
An embedded tank design with integrated electrical and hydraulic waterproof boxes that automatically discharge water, featuring a counter-flow generator and shading platform for maintenance access, along with a support frame and filtering systems to prevent water backflow and simplify installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If swimming equipment is installed in an independent tank with a platform for users to rest, then users can rest and control water flow speed, but water overflows onto the platform and enters the space between the tank body and external enclosure, damaging control equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The control equipment is nested within the waterproof box, which is integrated into the tank structure. The waterproof box acts as a protective container that holds the control equipment in a safe, water-resistant environment while maintaining access to water flow control functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The waterproof box serves as an intermediary barrier between the water environment and the control equipment. It mediates the interaction between water and electrical components, allowing water flow control while preventing water damage to the equipment.
2Area of stationary object
If swimming equipment is installed in the ground, then space occupation is reduced, but additional waterproof boxes are needed, increasing device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The waterproof box is merged with the tank structure itself, eliminating the need for separate additional waterproof boxes. The control equipment is integrated into the tank's built-in waterproof box, simplifying the overall structure while maintaining ground installation space efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The built-in waterproof box serves multiple functions: it protects control equipment from water, provides a mounting structure for control components, and integrates with the tank's overall structure. This multi-functional design reduces the need for separate protective structures.
3Length of moving object
If a standard swimming pool is used, then long-distance swimming is enabled, but construction cost and water consumption are high, and safety and health hazards exist
Solution Approach 1:
The counter-flow generator creates dynamic water flow that moves against the swimmer, enabling continuous swimming in a fixed volume of water. This dynamic water movement simulates an extended swimming environment without requiring a physically long pool, reducing water consumption while maintaining swimming distance capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanical system of a long physical pool is replaced with a hydrodynamic system using the counter-flow generator. Instead of extending the physical length of the pool, the system uses water flow mechanics to create the effect of continuous swimming distance in a compact space.
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 embedded tank design minimizes space occupation, ensures easy maintenance, and enhances user experience with adjustable water flow for various swimming levels, while maintaining waterproofing and preventing water overflow.
Implementation Method 1
a bottom surface of the electrical waterproof box and a bottom surface of the hydraulic waterproof box are each provided with a drainage chamber; the bottom surface of the electric waterproof box and the bottom surface of the hydraulic waterproof box are configured to incline toward the drainage chamber; and the drainage chamber is provided with a water outlet
Implementation Method 2
The propeller can control the water to flow in a direction opposite to the swimmer, such that the swimmer will be pushed backward by the water flow generated by the propeller
Implementation Method 3
a first returned water-filtering system and a hydraulic waterproof assembly in the first installation space; and a second returned water-filtering system and an electrical waterproof assembly in the second installation space
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AI summary
An embedded tank includes a tank body, and boss structures are respectively provided at two sides of an end of the tank body. An installation space is provided between the boss structure and a support frame. One installation space is provided with a first filtering system and a hydraulic waterproof assembly, and the other installation space is provided with a second filtering system and an electrical waterproof assembly The hydraulic waterproof assembly includes a hydraulic waterproof box, and a hydraulic waterproof support. The electrical waterproof assembly includes an electrical waterproof box and an electrical waterproof support. A hydraulic operation unit is connected with a counterflow generator connected with the tank body. Two filtering systems are connected with a circulating water pump connected with a frequency conversion system. The frequency conversion system is connected with the tank body. A disinfection system is connected with an outlet pipe.