Flexible Mesh Pool Filter Basket with Integrated Lighting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional swimming pool filter baskets are prone to damage from debris, are rigid and brittle, and lack effective filtration of small particles, leading to wear and tear on filtration systems, and are difficult to empty in dark conditions.
Innovation Solution
A filter basket with a netting made of durable plastic or similar material, coupled to a rim, designed to fit various pool sizes, featuring adjustable hole sizes and a flexible construction that withstands pressure and chemical exposure, and includes a handle with integrated lighting for easier debris removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If rigid plastic is used for filter basket construction, then structural strength is improved, but brittleness and susceptibility to breaking increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces rigid plastic construction with a flexible mesh netting structure that maintains structural integrity while eliminating brittleness. The mesh configuration allows the basket to flex and deform without breaking, directly resolving the contradiction between strength and reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple materials including mesh netting, rubber grommets, and flexible plastics to create a composite structure that leverages the advantages of each material - the mesh provides strength, the rubber provides elasticity and shock absorption, and the flexible plastic provides durability without brittleness.
2Productivity
If grid pattern holes are used in filter basket, then water flow is improved, but small debris passes through
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different mesh sizes in different areas of the basket - larger openings in some regions for water flow and smaller openings in other regions for capturing small debris. This local variation in mesh quality allows simultaneous optimization of water flow and filtration effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses porous mesh netting with varying aperture sizes that allows water to pass through while trapping debris. The porous structure provides both high water flow capacity and effective filtration by capturing particles that would pass through traditional grid holes.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If skimmer basket is accessed through covered opening, then safety is improved, but visibility for emptying deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a flashlight into the handle of the basket, providing illumination before and during the emptying process. This preliminary action of having light ready eliminates the darkness problem while maintaining the safety of the covered opening, as the light source travels with the basket.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a flashlight as an intermediary device that mediates between the safety requirement (covered opening) and the visibility requirement (emptying in darkness). The flashlight provides the necessary illumination without requiring the cover to be removed or the opening to be exposed.
Data Source
AI summary
Apparatus, systems, and methods for a pool filtration system including a basket with a flexible netting that is customizably designed and versatile in its functionality. The basket can be made from modern plastic or plastic-like materials. The weather-resistant, durable materials benefit the netting design for capturing and holding debris in a pool filtration system.