Pond Water Pump Filter-Mesh Lighting for Nighttime Visibility

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing pond water pumps are inconvenient to use at night and lack functionality for observing pumping states, often requiring external lighting and risking the suction of foreign objects.

Innovation Solution

A pond water pump equipped with a light-emitting device integrated into the filtering mesh, electrically connected to a driving device, which emits light when activated, allowing for nighttime visibility and observation of pumping conditions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a pond water pump is used at night, then water circulation and filtration functions are maintained, but visibility of pumping states and pond conditions deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenighttime usabilityVSAvoidvisibility of pumping states
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the light-emitting device with the filtering mesh assembly, integrating the lighting function into the existing pump structure. The light-emitting device is mounted on the filtering mesh, allowing it to be illuminated by the pump's motor while simultaneously providing visibility of the pumping state and pond conditions at night.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The light-emitting device is powered by the pump's motor through electrical connection, using the motor's own power to illuminate the pumping state. This self-powered lighting system eliminates the need for external lighting equipment and automatically activates when the pump operates.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Illumination intensity

If external lighting equipment is added to observe pumping states, then visibility at night improves, but device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevisibility of pumping statesVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the lighting function with the filtering mesh assembly, eliminating the need for separate external lighting equipment. The light-emitting device is integrated into the existing pump structure, reducing overall device complexity while providing necessary illumination.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The filtering mesh assembly serves multiple functions: filtration and lighting. By mounting the light-emitting device on the filtering mesh, the same structural component performs both filtering and illumination tasks, reducing the need for additional dedicated lighting equipment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Illumination intensity

If additional lighting equipment is installed, then nighttime observation capability improves, but the risk of sucking foreign objects increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevisibility of pumping statesVSAvoidrisk of sucking foreign objects
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The light-emitting device is integrated into the filtering mesh assembly, which is already positioned in the pump's water flow path. This integration ensures that the lighting component is protected by the filtering mesh from foreign objects, eliminating the risk of the light source being sucked into the pump.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The filtering mesh acts as an intermediary protective barrier between the water flow and the light-emitting device. The mesh allows light to pass through while blocking foreign objects from reaching the lighting component, protecting it from damage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 nighttime operation with enhanced visibility of pond conditions and pump status without additional lighting, while maintaining a waterproof and cost-effective design.

Implementation Method 1

a light-emitting device (3), the light-emitting device (3) and the driving device (1) are both arranged in the filtering mesh (2); the light-emitting device (3) is electrically connected to the driving device (1)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emission: Light Emitting Diode

Data Source

PatentUS20250297612A1Pond water pump
Publication Date: 2025.09.25 SHENZHEN HAIKE PLASTIC ELECTRONICS
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a pond water pump. The pond water pump includes a driving device, a filtering mesh, and a light-emitting device. The light-emitting device and the driving device are both arranged in the filtering mesh. The light-emitting device is electrically connected to the driving device. The light-emitting device is arranged in a filtering mesh. The light-emitting device is electrically connected to the driving device. When the driving device is turned on, the light-emitting device can emit light. Therefore, even if a user uses the pond water pump at night, a situation inside the pond and a situation of the pond water pump can also be observed. A material of the housing is transparent polyvinyl chloride, so that the housing is waterproof, which protects a lamp body. It is also convenient to assemble the housing on the mounting rack, and a light-emitting main body is also more attractive.