Hydrotherapy Nozzle Assembly with Integrated Red Light Emission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hot tub and hydrotherapy systems lack integration of red light therapy to enhance user wellness experiences, such as improving circulation and reducing inflammation, while maintaining the functionality and flow rate of pressurized water delivery.
Innovation Solution
A nozzle assembly with an integrated light emitting element, preferably red LEDs, is incorporated into the nozzle body to emit light through the outlet ports, allowing for simultaneous pressurized water delivery and red light therapy without obstructing the flow path.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a light emitting element is integrated into the nozzle assembly, then red light therapy benefits are provided to improve circulation and reduce inflammation, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the light emitting element with the nozzle assembly into a single integrated unit. The light emitting element is positioned within the nozzle body structure, sharing the same housing and mounting system, which reduces overall system complexity compared to separate installations while providing both hydrotherapy and red light therapy functions simultaneously
Solution Approach 2:
The nozzle assembly is designed to perform multiple functions: delivering pressurized water for massage and simultaneously emitting red light for therapy. This multi-functionality is achieved by integrating the light emitting element into the existing nozzle structure, allowing a single component to serve dual purposes without requiring additional separate devices
2Volume of moving object
If the light emitting element is positioned within the cavity, then the nozzle assembly becomes compact and self-contained, but the light emitting element may be exposed to water damage
Solution Approach 1:
The light emitting element is nested within the nozzle body cavity structure, utilizing the existing internal space of the nozzle assembly. This nesting approach achieves compactness by placing the light source within the hollow cavity of the nozzle body rather than as an external add-on, while the nozzle body itself serves as the protective housing
Solution Approach 2:
The nozzle body structure acts as an intermediary protective barrier between the light emitting element and the water flow. The cavity walls and nozzle housing material provide physical separation and protection from water exposure, allowing the light element to be positioned within the water flow path area without direct water contact
3Adaptability or versatility
If the light emitting element is aligned with the outlet port, then red light is emitted through the outlet port providing dual function, but the flow path may be obstructed
Solution Approach 1:
The light emitting element is positioned at a specific location within the cavity that is aligned with the outlet port for light emission, while the water flow path is designed with sufficient clearance around the light element. This localized positioning allows the light function to be optimized at the outlet area without compromising the overall flow path integrity
Solution Approach 2:
The light emitting element is positioned in a different spatial dimension within the cavity, aligned with the outlet port for light emission but offset from the direct water flow path. This dimensional arrangement allows light to pass through the outlet port while water flows around the light element, achieving both functions without mutual interference
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 nozzle assembly provides enhanced user wellness benefits by combining massage-like water flow with red light therapy, improving circulation and reducing inflammation, while maintaining the flow rate and ease of installation or retrofitting onto existing systems.
Implementation Method 1
a light emitting element supported by the nozzle, wherein the light emitting element is configured to emit red light
Data Source
AI summary
A nozzle assembly is provided for a hot tub or hydrotherapy system. The nozzle assembly includes: a nozzle body with internal cavity; an inlet port upstream of the cavity; an outlet port downstream of the cavity to define a flow path between the inlet port and the outlet port. The nozzle assembly also includes a light emitting element configured to emit red light.