Flexible Reagent Storage Assembly for Even Pool Chemical Spreading

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Solution Overview

Problem

Manual spreading of reagents in swimming pools results in uneven distribution and consumes time and labor due to the need for a circulation system to disperse the reagents, which is inefficient.

Innovation Solution

A liquid storage assembly with a flexible liquid storage unit and a liquid filling nozzle that allows for controlled discharge of reagents using a one-way valve mechanism, enabling even distribution and reducing manual labor.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual spreading of reagent is used, then operation simplicity is improved, but spreading uniformity deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation simplicityVSAvoidspreading uniformity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a circulation system as an intermediary device between the reagent application and the pool water. The circulation system includes a pump and distribution network that mediates the dispersal of reagent throughout the pool, transforming manual application into a controlled distribution process that achieves uniformity while maintaining operational simplicity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs hydraulic principles through the circulation system that uses water flow to distribute the reagent uniformly throughout the pool. The circulation pump creates hydraulic flow patterns that ensure even dispersion of reagent across different pool zones, resolving the uniformity issue while keeping the operation simple

Inventive Principle:
Principle #29Pneumatics and hydraulics

2Manufacturing precision

If circulation system is used to disperse reagent, then spreading uniformity is improved, but time and labor consumption worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespreading uniformityVSAvoidtime and labor consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements continuous circulation of pool water through the circulation system, ensuring that reagent is continuously dispersed and distributed throughout the pool. This continuous action maintains uniform spreading without requiring repeated manual interventions or extended processing time, thereby reducing overall time and labor consumption

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Solution Approach 2:

The circulation system is pre-configured and activated before reagent application, creating optimal water flow patterns in advance. This preliminary preparation ensures that when reagent is applied, the circulation system immediately begins uniform distribution, eliminating delays and reducing the total time required for effective reagent dispersal

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

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 ensures even spreading of reagents in swimming pools, reducing time and labor requirements while maintaining water quality effectively and efficiently.

Implementation Method 1

The liquid filling nozzle is a one-way valve

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOne-way valve mechanism: Valve

Data Source

PatentUS20260042659A1Liquid storage assembly, spreading mechanism, and pool robot
Publication Date: 2026.02.12 XINGMAI INNOVATION TECH (SUZHOU) CO LTD
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AI summary

This application provides a liquid storage assembly, a spreading mechanism, and a pool robot. The liquid storage assembly includes a flexible liquid storage unit and a liquid filling nozzle. The flexible liquid storage unit is configured to accommodate a reagent. A liquid filling opening is disposed on the flexible liquid storage unit. The liquid filling nozzle is disposed at the liquid filling opening. A reagent is filled into or discharged from the flexible liquid storage unit through the liquid filling nozzle under an external force. The liquid storage assembly is conveniently assembled and maintained, and the spreading mechanism and the pool robot can spread the reagent evenly.