Modular Dry Fountain Structure for Easy Installation and Maintenance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dry fountains are costly, complex to install, and require extensive construction work, making them unsuitable for private homes, and their maintenance is difficult due to buried components.
Innovation Solution
A self-supporting dry fountain system with modular components that can be easily assembled, allowing for adjustable dimensions and integration with a terrace, featuring a watertight container with modules that form a self-supporting structure, reducing installation work and enabling easy maintenance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional buried dry fountain construction is used, then the fountain structure is stable and functional, but the installation cost is very high and requires extensive construction work
Solution Approach 1:
The fountain structure is divided into modular components (container, floor support, floor elements, pump) that can be assembled independently and then combined, eliminating the need for extensive excavation and concrete work while maintaining structural stability
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses a pre-fabricated container design that replicates the functional aspects of traditional buried fountains without requiring actual burial, achieving the same water containment and fountain functionality through a simplified above-ground structure
2Ease of manufacture
If traditional buried dry fountain construction is used, then the fountain can be installed in public spaces, but the maintenance of buried components is difficult and complex
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of burying the fountain components underground as in traditional construction, the invention inverts the approach by using an above-ground container structure, making all components (pump, filtration system, water reservoir) easily accessible from the surface for maintenance and repair
3Adaptability or versatility
If a dry fountain is installed beneath a flowerbed, then the fountain is integrated into the landscape, but additional significant work is required to create the flowerbed
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the fountain container with the terrace structure, where the container serves dual purposes as both the water reservoir and the structural base for the terrace, eliminating the need for separate flowerbed construction and reducing overall project complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The container is designed to perform multiple functions: it serves as the water reservoir for the fountain, provides structural support for the terrace, and can be configured in various modular arrangements to adapt to different landscape designs, replacing the need for separate specialized structures
4Ease of manufacture
If a fixed-size water jet system is used, then the system is simple to construct, but it cannot be adjusted to fit available private home spaces
Solution Approach 1:
The fountain system is segmented into modular components (container modules, floor elements) that can be assembled in different configurations and sizes to adapt to various available spaces in private homes, while maintaining construction simplicity through standardized connection methods
Solution Approach 2:
The modular design allows the fountain system to be dynamically configured and reconfigured based on available space, enabling easy adjustment of dimensions and layout without requiring complex custom fabrication for each installation scenario
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 simplifies installation, reduces costs, and allows for easy adjustment and maintenance, providing a functional terrace and fountain in a single structure, using minimal resources and water efficiently.
Implementation Method 1
at least one pump, called a central pump, configured so as to be supplied by the liquid present in the tank and to eject liquid through the floor
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AI summary
The invention relates to a dry fountain structure (100) comprising a watertight basin (1) including a portion serving as a reservoir for holding a liquid (50), for example, water, the basin having a bottom (3) and a wall (2), at least one floor support configured to support a floor (200), and at least one central pump (20) configured to be supplied by the liquid in the reservoir and to eject liquid through the floor. The basin is configured to form a self-supporting structure and shaped to support both the floor support and the floor. It comprises a plurality of modules (M1, M2) assembled together to form the bottom of the basin.