Microfiber Suction Head for Deep Pool Surface Cleaning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional pool cleaning devices inadequately remove fine biological deposits from pool surfaces, leading to frequent cleaning needs and surface damage from scouring pads, which exacerbate biological growth and shorten surface smoothness.
Innovation Solution
A device head with a textile part featuring microfiber material and geometric openings that adheres to the pool surface via suction force, allowing for deep cleaning without surface abrasion and reduced manual effort, using a detachable and retensionable design with stiffening elements for stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional pool cleaning brushes with bristles are used, then mechanical cleaning of the pool surface is achieved, but fine biological deposits are not sufficiently removed and frequent cleaning is required
Solution Approach 1:
The invention uses a textile part made of microfiber material with a porous structure that enables pore-deep cleaning of the pool surface. The microfiber structure allows the cleaning device to penetrate and remove fine biological deposits from the surface pores, achieving thorough cleaning that conventional bristle brushes cannot accomplish.
2Productivity
If scouring pads are used to achieve deep cleaning, then biological deposits are removed, but the pool surface becomes rough and damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The microfiber textile part provides pore-deep cleaning through its fibrous porous structure, which can penetrate and clean surface pores without the abrasive mechanical action of scouring pads. The soft microfiber material removes deposits effectively while being gentle on the pool surface, avoiding damage and roughness.
3Productivity
If the device head is pressed against the pool surface with sufficient force for effective cleaning, then cleaning effectiveness improves, but manual effort and physical exertion increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention utilizes the suction force generated by the pool water flow to automatically press the textile part against the pool surface. The hydraulic action of the flowing water provides the necessary contact pressure for effective cleaning, eliminating the need for the user to manually press the device with significant force.
4Stability of the object's composition
If the textile part is made tightly adherent to the suction box for stable cleaning, then cleaning stability improves, but the device becomes difficult to move and requires more effort
Solution Approach 1:
The textile part is designed with dynamic adherence characteristics - it adheres to the suction box with sufficient stability during cleaning operation through suction force, but can be easily detached and repositioned when needed. The opening geometry allows controlled movement while maintaining operational stability.
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
Enables effective, pore-deep removal of biological deposits with reduced physical exertion, extending the time between cleanings and preserving the pool surface's smoothness, while protecting the liner and reducing manual effort.
Implementation Method 1
The textile part (3) has openings (17), the size, geometry and arrangement of which are matched to the geometry of the suction box (2) in such a way that the device head (1), when placed against the vertical side surface of the pool, automatically acts due to the suction effect of the pool water sucked in
Implementation Method 2
The textile part (3) has openings (17), the size, geometry and arrangement of which are matched to the geometry of the suction box (2) in such a way that the device head (1), when placed against the vertical side surface of the pool, automatically acts due to the suction effect of the pool water sucked in by the device head (1) and which, by its adhesive action, removes biological deposits from the pool surface
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AI summary
The head (1) has an outwardly open suction box (2) and a textile part (3) completely or partially outwardly covering an outwardly open surface of the box. The box includes side edges (7) and flow bars equipped with plastic bristles (6). The textile part is made of natural fibers, artificial fibers, micro-fibers, mineral fibers, coated fibers, hardened fibers or blended fabric of fibers. The textile part comprises reinforcing rods or plates fixed between an upper side and a lower side (5), and openings whose number, geometry and arrangement in the textile part are adapted to shape of the box.