Modular Multi-Jet Manifold for Custom Spa Jet Grouping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current hydrotherapy jet systems for spas lack a flexible and customizable means to arrange multiple jets and accessories while sharing a common water and air inlet system, limiting the variety, spacing, and combinations of jets and accessories that can be used effectively.
Innovation Solution
A multi-jet manifold system comprising elongated pipe structures with adjustable openings and segments, allowing for customizable grouping of jets and accessories, with water and air supply through a common inlet system, enabling flexible arrangement and operation of various jet configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed jet grouping structure like the Quad Jet Set is used, then jets can be grouped with a common inlet system, but the system lacks customization for variety, spacing, and configuration arrangements
Solution Approach 1:
The manifold is divided into multiple modular arms that can be independently configured. Each arm can be selectively attached or removed from the central body, allowing customization of jet groupings while maintaining a relatively simple base structure. This segmentation enables adaptability without requiring complete structural redesign for different configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The central manifold body is designed with multiple identical arm attachment points and standardized connector interfaces that can accommodate various jet types and configurations. This universal design allows the same manifold structure to serve multiple functions and support different jet arrangements, enhancing adaptability without increasing structural complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If uniform jet spacing is required in fixed groupings, then installation is simplified, but the ability to customize spacing and jet variety is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The manifold arms are designed with adjustable positioning capabilities, allowing the spacing between jets to be modified after manufacturing. This dynamic adjustability enables customization of jet spacing without requiring multiple specialized manifold designs, maintaining ease of manufacture while achieving spacing flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates standardized connector parameters and interface dimensions that allow for variable spacing configurations. By maintaining standard connection parameters while allowing positional variation, the manifold can be manufactured with fixed geometry but installed with customized spacing arrangements.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple jet types and accessories are used, then user experience and hydrotherapy effects are enhanced, but the complexity of arranging and connecting them increases
Solution Approach 1:
The manifold is designed with universal connection interfaces that can accommodate multiple types of jets and spa accessories through standardized mounting patterns. This allows diverse jet varieties to be integrated into a single arrangement system without requiring complex custom connection solutions for each jet type.
Solution Approach 2:
The manifold acts as an intermediary component that simplifies the connection between the water supply system and multiple diverse jets. By providing standardized intermediate connection points, it reduces the arrangement complexity that would otherwise exist between different jet types and the main water supply.
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AI summary
Devices, systems and methods for improved multi-jet manifolds for spas, spa accessories and plumbing components are provided. A spa manifold with a first elongated pipe structure with a plurality of arms, a plurality of pipe segments sized to fit one or more of the first pipe arms, and a second elongated pipe structure with a plurality of arms is provided. A plurality of housing pipe segments attached to the remainder of the manifold is also provided, with the housing segments sized to house a jet and/or other spa accessories. A system for providing water and/or air to a grouping of jets and/or spa accessories through at least one manifold is also provided.