Fluid Bonding Fitting for Swimming Pool Electrical Continuity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods fail to efficiently and cost-effectively bond swimming pool water to a corrosion-resistant conductive surface as required by new electrical code regulations, posing safety hazards and lacking versatility across different systems.
Innovation Solution
A fluid bonding fitting with an electrically conductive body, extension members, and a protrusion, integrated with a fluid filter and pump system, utilizing a bond wire for electrical communication to ensure safe electrical continuity, exposing a sufficient conductive surface area to the fluid.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional bonding methods are used to connect metallic parts, then electrical continuity is achieved, but the requirement to bond swimming pool water to a conductive surface with sufficient surface area cannot be met
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a bonding fitting as an intermediary device that connects the swimming pool water to a conductive surface. The fitting includes a conductive body with extension members that provide electrical connection points, and a protrusion that contacts the conductive surface. This intermediary structure enables the bonding of fluid (swimming pool water) to a conductive surface, which traditional bonding methods could not achieve.
2Reliability
If a conductive surface is exposed to swimming pool water, then bonding requirement is met, but the device must be corrosion resistant and cost effective
Solution Approach 1:
The bonding fitting is constructed from composite materials that combine electrical conductivity with corrosion resistance. The conductive body and extension members are made from materials that maintain electrical continuity while resisting corrosion from swimming pool water. This allows the device to meet bonding compliance requirements while being cost-effective and durable in the harsh aquatic environment.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a bonding device is designed for swimming pools, then safety is improved, but the device should also work in other systems to broaden versatility
Solution Approach 1:
The bonding fitting is designed with universal characteristics that allow it to function in swimming pool systems while also being adaptable to other fluid bonding applications. The extension members provide standardized connection points, and the conductive body can be configured for different systems. This multi-functionality enables the device to improve electrical safety in swimming pools while also being applicable to other systems requiring fluid bonding.
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 effectively bonds fluid in swimming pool systems, meeting safety regulations by ensuring all conductive components are at the same electrical potential, reducing hazards and operational costs while being adaptable to various systems.
Implementation Method 1
an electrically conductive body comprising a base, a first extension member which extends from a first part of the base, and a second extension member which extends from a second part of the base; and an electrically conductive protrusion extending from an exterior surface of the body
Data Source
AI summary
An assembly for bonding a fluid, wherein the assembly comprises a fitting having an electrically conductive body comprising: a base, a first extension member which extends from a first part of the base, and a second extension member which extends from a second part of the base; and an electrically conductive protrusion extending from an exterior surface of the body; a fluid filter having a receiver which is in operable communication with the first extension member of the fitting; and a pump which draws the fluid from a fluid source and into the fluid filter, wherein the fluid further flows from the fluid filter and through the fitting; whereby the fluid, when it flows through the fitting, and when a bond wire is in electrical communication with the electrically conductive protrusion of the fitting, is bonded.