Wide Floating Pool Skimmer Head for Faster Debris Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pool skimmers require multiple passes to remove debris from the water surface, are inefficient, and necessitate manual intervention, lacking a wide head end and adjustable mechanism for ease of use.
Innovation Solution
A pool skimmer device with a two to three foot wide net head, telescopic handle, and floating pontoons for ease of use, allowing efficient debris collection and adjustable positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a small pool skimmer net is used, then the device is easy to handle, but it requires multiple passes to remove debris, increasing time and effort
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a traditional small handheld skimmer to a wide, elongated skimmer head (2-3 feet wide) that spans a significant portion of the pool width. This dimensional expansion allows the device to cover much larger surface areas in each pass, dramatically improving debris removal efficiency while maintaining ease of operation through the telescopic handle design
2Productivity
If a wide net head is used, then debris is captured quicker and more efficiently, but the device becomes heavier and harder to maneuver
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a telescopic handle that allows the user to adjust the length and angle of the skimmer handle dynamically. This enables the user to extend the handle for covering large areas efficiently, then retract or reposition it for maneuvering in tight spaces or around obstacles, thus maintaining ease of operation despite the wide net head
Solution Approach 2:
The patent includes a flotation system with pontoons that provide buoyant force to counterbalance the weight of the wide net head and debris collection. This flotation mechanism reduces the effective weight the user must support, improving maneuverability while maintaining the large surface area needed for efficient debris capture
3Device complexity
If a fixed handle length is used, then the device structure is simpler, but it cannot be adjusted for different pool sizes or user preferences
Solution Approach 1:
The telescopic handle incorporates an adjustable length mechanism that allows the user to modify the handle length based on pool size, user height, and specific cleaning needs. This dynamic adjustment capability provides versatility for different applications while maintaining relatively simple construction through standard telescopic mechanisms
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables quick and easy debris removal from pool surfaces, reducing manual effort and time, suitable for various bodies of water.
Implementation Method 1
The base component is placed inside of the swimming pool and comprises a flotation system to allow the device to be positioned halfway above the water level
Data Source
AI summary
A pool skimmer is disclosed that comprises a base component comprised of a bar with a U-shaped net component secured to it. The net component measures two to three feet wide and is comprised of fine, stainless-steel microns. A flexible, telescopic handle is then secured to the base component. The base component is placed inside of the swimming pool and comprises a flotation system to allow the device to be positioned halfway above the water level. The U-shaped net allows a user to capture small bugs, leaves, or other unwanted debris within the swimming pool quickly and efficiently.