Floating Power Supply for Multi-Surface Pool Cleaning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current pool cleaning robots require separate equipment for cleaning the bottom, wall, and water surfaces, leading to high costs and low efficiency for users who need to clean all surfaces simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
A pool cleaning system that includes a pool cleaning robot, a power supply mechanism capable of floating on the water surface, and a water surface cleaning mechanism integrated with the power supply, allowing the robot to clean the bottom and water surfaces simultaneously while recycling garbage from the water surface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate pool cleaning robots are used for bottom/wall surfaces and water surface, then each surface can be cleaned by dedicated equipment, but the cost increases and cleaning efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The pool cleaning robot is designed with multi-functional capabilities to clean both bottom/wall surfaces and water surfaces. The robot can switch between different cleaning modes by adjusting its configuration - using suction mechanisms for bottom/wall cleaning and utilizing its floating capability with the integrated power supply mechanism for water surface cleaning, thereby eliminating the need for separate dedicated robots
Solution Approach 2:
The power supply mechanism is merged with the pool cleaning robot, forming an integrated floating unit. This combination allows the robot to operate independently on water surfaces without requiring external power sources, enabling it to perform both bottom/wall cleaning and water surface cleaning functions with a single unified system
2Reliability
If separate pool cleaning robots are used for bottom/wall surfaces and water surface, then each surface can be cleaned by dedicated equipment, but the overall cleaning efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The pool cleaning robot performs multiple cleaning functions simultaneously - it can clean bottom surfaces, wall surfaces, and water surfaces using its integrated mechanisms. The robot switches between suction-based cleaning for bottom/wall surfaces and floating-based cleaning for water surfaces, achieving comprehensive pool cleaning in a single operation cycle
Solution Approach 2:
The robot maintains continuous cleaning operation by seamlessly transitioning between different cleaning tasks. The integrated power supply mechanism ensures uninterrupted operation, allowing the robot to clean bottom surfaces, then move to and clean water surfaces without requiring external power intervention, thereby maintaining continuous productive action throughout the cleaning process
3Adaptability or versatility
If the power supply mechanism floats on water surface, then the pool cleaning robot can clean water surface simultaneously, but the power supply mechanism must be sealed to prevent short circuits
Solution Approach 1:
The power supply mechanism is enclosed in a sealed shell structure that protects the battery module from water contact. The shell acts as a waterproof barrier, preventing water penetration while allowing the power supply mechanism to float on and operate in the water environment, thus enabling water surface cleaning capability while maintaining electrical safety
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 system reduces the need for multiple robots, lowering costs and improving cleaning efficiency by enabling the pool cleaning robot to clean all surfaces without additional equipment, while the power supply mechanism's buoyancy and sealing design prevent short circuits and enhance stability.
Implementation Method 1
a buoyancy assembly, connected with the body, and the buoyancy assembly being configured to adjust the buoyancy of the body
Implementation Method 2
the mounting rack being disposed in a sealing manner
Data Source
AI summary
Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a pool cleaning system. The pool cleaning system includes a pool cleaning robot, a power supply mechanism, and a water surface cleaning mechanism. The pool cleaning robot can clean at least one of a bottom surface, wall surfaces, a water surface of a pool. The power supply mechanism is electrically connected with the pool cleaning robot. The water surface cleaning mechanism is electrically connected with the power supply mechanism and is disposed on the power supply mechanism. When the pool cleaning robot is in a working state, the power supply mechanism is capable of floating on the water surface, and the water surface cleaning mechanism is capable of being configured to recycle garbage floating on the water surface.