Inflatable Pool Thermal Insulation via Nested Chamber Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Inflatable pools face challenges in achieving effective thermal insulation, leading to inefficient heating and high energy consumption, particularly in cold conditions, due to existing thermal insulation measures that are costly and difficult to install and store.
Innovation Solution
The integration of a side wall thermal insulation structure within the inflatable pool, comprising thermal insulation pads, coatings, and fillers, along with tensioning members and spacing sheets, to enhance insulation performance without increasing installation and storage complexity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If a thermal insulation outer cover is provided on the outer side of the pool body in a sleeving manner, then the thermal insulation performance is improved, but the difficulty of installation and storage increases and cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The thermal insulation layer is nested within the inflatable chamber of the pool body, with the insulation layer positioned between the inner and outer walls of the inflatable chamber. This internal nesting eliminates the need for external covers while maintaining insulation performance and preserving installation/storage convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
The thermal insulation function is merged with the pool body structure itself by integrating the insulation layer into the inflatable chamber walls. This combination eliminates the separate outer cover component, thereby improving ease of operation while maintaining thermal insulation performance.
2Loss of energy
If a thermal insulation outer cover is provided on the outer side of the pool body, then the thermal insulation performance is improved, but the cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The thermal insulation layer is nested within the inflatable chamber structure, eliminating the need for a separate external cover. This reduces manufacturing complexity and cost while maintaining effective thermal insulation performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The insulation function is combined with the pool body manufacturing process itself, integrating the insulation layer into the inflatable chamber construction. This eliminates the need for separate cover manufacturing and assembly, reducing overall manufacturing cost.
3Temperature
If the heater repeatedly provides heating to maintain water temperature, then the water temperature is maintained, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The thermal insulation layer provides beforehand cushioning against heat loss by creating a thermal barrier within the inflatable chamber walls. This prevents heat from escaping to the environment, reducing the frequency and intensity of heating required to maintain water temperature.
Solution Approach 2:
The insulation layer converts the potential harm of heat loss into the benefit of heat retention, creating a thermal barrier that traps heat within the water holding space and reduces the energy required for heating.
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
This solution provides improved thermal insulation performance, reducing energy consumption and simplifying installation and storage, while maintaining the convenience of inflatable pools.
Implementation Method 1
an inflatable pool having a thermal insulation structure
Data Source
AI summary
An inflatable pool is provided having a thermal insulation structure. The inflatable pool has a bottom wall and an inflatable side wall, the inflatable side wall and the bottom wall jointly defining a water holding space. The inflatable side wall includes an inflatable chamber and a side wall thermal insulation structure arranged in the inflatable chamber. Further, a pool cover having a similar structure is disclosed.