Interchangeable Water Feature Mounting System
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Solution Overview
Problem
The spa and pool industry faces challenges in adding new water features after initial construction due to structural integrity issues and complexity of existing systems, making it costly and difficult to modify or change features like jets and drains without compromising the structure.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a water spindle with a male receptor and a universal mount with a female receiver, allowing for interchangeable water feature covers that can be easily rotated and locked into place, reducing the need for additional modifications to the pool or spa structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If water features are added after the pool or spa structure is formed, then the desired functionality and aesthetics are improved, but the structural integrity is compromised and the cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The water feature system is divided into separate modular components: a water feature component (jet, drain, etc.), a mounting component with a receptacle, and a spindle. This segmentation allows the water features to be added later without compromising the main structure, as they attach via the mounting component rather than requiring new holes in the shell.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting component with its receptacle is pre-installed into the pool or spa shell during initial construction. This preliminary action creates a prepared interface that allows water features to be easily added later without requiring additional structural modifications, thus maintaining structural integrity while enabling adaptability.
2Ease of manufacture
If traditional water feature systems are used, then the initial installation is complete, but future modifications are costly and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting component with its receptacle serves multiple functions: it provides a secure initial installation interface and enables easy future modifications through the standardized spindle connection. This universal design allows the same mounting infrastructure to support both initial installation and future changes, making modifications as easy as the original installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The spindle connection mechanism allows water feature components to be dynamically added, removed, or replaced after initial installation. The rotatable engagement between the spindle and receptacle creates a flexible system that can adapt to future modification needs without requiring complex structural changes.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different water feature styles and colors are desired, then the aesthetic options are improved, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The standardized mounting component with receptacle and spindle interface serves as a universal platform that can accommodate various water feature styles and colors. This universality allows aesthetic customization without increasing system complexity, as all variations use the same underlying mounting mechanism.
Data Source
AI summary
Combinable and interchangeable water features used on a standard universal mounting system to create the desired color, style, jet, directional flow, filter, light, return fittings, or other water feature for a pool or spa. Some water features include removably attached and rotatable male receptor and female receiver connections to create a variety of water effects.