Massage Pool Air Passage Assembly With Synchronous Port Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing massaging pools require users to connect and disconnect multiple ports for inflation and suction, which is cumbersome and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
An air passage unit with a switching valve and control mechanism that allows for synchronous connection and disconnection of multiple air connecting openings through a single fastening structure, enabling efficient inflation and suction operations with a single air pump.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If multiple air connecting openings are used for inflation and suction, then the functional requirements are met, but the operational complexity increases and user convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple air connecting openings (inflation opening and suction opening) into a single integrated air connecting component. This component includes a switching valve that can direct airflow to different destinations, allowing one physical connection point to serve multiple functions. The first air connecting opening connects to the air pump, while the second air connecting opening connects to the pool body, and both are managed through a unified structure with a common fastening mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The air connecting component is designed as a universal interface that handles both inflation and suction operations. The switching valve within this component can redirect airflow between different pathways: one pathway leads to the air cavity for inflation, while another pathway leads to the pool cavity for bubble generation. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate connecting components for each function.
2Productivity
If separate connection mechanisms are used for inflation and suction, then each function can be independently controlled, but the assembly and disassembly time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple connection mechanisms into a single fastening structure. The fastening component includes a fastening body with a clamping mechanism that can simultaneously secure both the first air connecting opening and the second air connecting opening to the pool body. This unified fastening approach allows both connections to be established or released in a single operational step, significantly reducing assembly and disassembly time.
Solution Approach 2:
The air connecting component is pre-assembled with the switching valve and both air connecting openings integrated into a single unit before being connected to the pool body. This preliminary integration means that during installation, users only need to perform one connection action rather than separately assembling multiple components, thereby improving assembly efficiency.
3Device complexity
If a single air pump is used for both inflation and suction, then device complexity is reduced, but control precision and functional independence deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The switching valve serves as an intermediary device between the single air pump and the two different destinations (air cavity and pool cavity). This valve can selectively direct the airflow from the air pump to different pathways based on the operational mode required. When inflation is needed, the valve directs air to the air cavity; when bubble generation is needed, the valve redirects air to the pool cavity through the second air connecting opening.
Solution Approach 2:
The switching valve introduces dynamic control capability to the single air pump system. The valve can change its internal flow pathways dynamically based on operational requirements, allowing the same air pump to perform different functions at different times. This dynamic switching mechanism provides functional independence despite using a single pump, as the airflow destination can be changed on demand without physical reconfiguration.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure discloses an air passage unit for a massaging pool. The air passage unit comprises an air passing portion, a first air connecting portion, and a first fastening structure. The first air connecting portion comprises two first air connecting openings configured to be in communication with the air passing portion, the first fastening structure is configured to be detachably connected to the massaging pool, and the two first air connecting openings are disposed on the first fastening structure so as to enable the two first air connecting openings to be synchronously connected to or detached from the massaging pool through the first fastening structure being connected to or detached from the massaging pool. The present disclosure further discloses an air passage system for a massaging pool. The air passage system comprises an air pump, and an air passage unit. The air passage unit comprises an air passing portion, a first air connecting portion, and a control mechanism. The air passage unit is configured to be alternatively in an inflated state or an exhausted state. When the air passage unit is in the inflated state, a first passing passage is in communication with external air, and a second air passing passage is in communication with the first air connecting portion. When the air passage unit is in the exhausted state, the first air connecting portion is in communication with the first air passing passage through the control mechanism, and the second air passing passage is in communication with the external air through the control mechanism.