Non-Inflatable Pool Insulation Structure for Longer Heat Preservation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Above-ground pools experience significant heat loss in their water storage cavities, especially in cold seasons or regions, leading to a decrease in water temperature over time, which affects user comfort.
Innovation Solution
A thermally insulated non-inflatable pool design featuring a liner, frame, and a thermal insulation structure between the liner and frame, utilizing materials like pearl cotton, expanded polystyrene, and foam to reduce heat dissipation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If heating equipment is used to heat water in the water storage cavity, then water temperature suitable for human body is achieved, but heat dissipates faster over time especially in cold seasons
Solution Approach 1:
A thermal insulation structure comprising insulating material is introduced as an intermediary layer between the water storage cavity liner and the frame. This intermediary layer reduces direct thermal contact between the water and the external environment, thereby minimizing heat loss while maintaining the heated water temperature for extended periods
Solution Approach 2:
The thermal insulation structure changes the thermal conductivity parameter of the pool system by introducing materials with low thermal conductivity between the water storage cavity and the external environment. This parameter change effectively reduces the rate of heat transfer from the warm water to the colder external surroundings
2Duration of action of stationary object
If thermal insulation structure is added between liner and frame, then heat preservation is prolonged, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The thermal insulation structure is segmented into multiple insulating panels or sections that can be independently installed between the liner and frame segments. This segmentation allows for easier handling, installation, and maintenance while achieving comprehensive thermal insulation coverage, thereby reducing the practical complexity despite adding insulation functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The thermal insulation structure is nested within the existing pool structure by positioning it between the liner and the frame, utilizing the existing structural space. This nesting approach allows the insulation layer to be integrated into the existing design without requiring additional external structural elements, thereby minimizing the increase in overall device complexity
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 insulation structure effectively prolongs heat preservation in the water storage cavity, enhancing user experience by maintaining water temperature and reducing heat loss.
Implementation Method 1
a thermal insulation structure, at least a part of which is arranged between the liner and the frame
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a thermally insulated non-inflatable pool, including: a liner, having a water storage cavity; a frame, surrounding a perimeter of the liner; a connection member, fixing the liner to the frame; and a thermal insulation structure, at least a part of which is arranged between the liner and the frame. At least a part of the thermal insulation structure is attached to an outer surface of the liner; and/or, at least a part of the thermal insulation structure is attached to an inner surface of the frame. The present disclosure may reduce heat loss in the water storage cavity of the thermally insulated non-inflatable pool and prolong heat preservation time for water in the water storage cavity.