Integrated Pool Pump and Chlorinator with Shared Power Supply
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional pool water maintenance systems are inefficient and costly due to separate operation of water circulation pumps, heat pumps, and chlorination systems, which require multiple components, increased energy consumption, and complex installation processes.
Innovation Solution
Integration of a chlorinator unit with a water circulation or heat pump, sharing a common power supply and controller to optimize energy usage and simplify installation, with enhanced control and monitoring features.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate water circulation pump, heat pump, and chlorination systems are used, then each component can be optimized independently, but the overall system complexity and installation cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the water circulation pump, heat pump, and chlorination system into a single integrated pool maintenance system. The pump housing contains both the water circulation pump and heat pump components, while the chlorination system is integrated with shared power supply and control systems. This merging reduces the number of separate components and simplifies installation while maintaining the ability to optimize each function independently through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated system allows a single device to perform multiple functions: water circulation, heating, and chlorination. The pump system serves as both a water circulation pump and a heat pump, while the integrated control system manages all three functions. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate devices needed and simplifies the overall system architecture.
2Ease of operation
If multiple separate components are used for pool maintenance, then each component can be independently controlled, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges the power supply and control systems for the water circulation pump, heat pump, and chlorination system into a single integrated unit. The integrated power supply unit provides power to all three components, and the control system coordinates their operation to optimize energy consumption. This allows for centralized energy management and reduced overall power consumption compared to separate systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated system enables continuous coordinated operation of the water circulation pump, heat pump, and chlorination system. The control system monitors and adjusts all components to ensure they operate efficiently together, maintaining continuous useful action rather than separate intermittent operations that would increase total energy consumption.
3Adaptability or versatility
If separate pool maintenance systems are used, then installation flexibility is maintained, but installation time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the water circulation pump, heat pump, and chlorination system into a single combined unit with shared mounting structures, power supply, and control systems. This merging reduces the number of separate installations required and simplifies the installation process while maintaining the ability to adapt to different pool configurations through modular design elements.
4Reliability
If multiple independent systems are used, then system reliability is improved through redundancy, but manufacturing and operational costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system combines multiple functions into a single integrated unit, reducing the total number of components that need to be manufactured and assembled. The shared power supply, control system, and common housing reduce manufacturing complexity and costs while maintaining reliable operation of all functions through integrated design and quality control.
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 integrated system reduces manufacturing and operational costs, enhances energy efficiency, and simplifies installation and operation by coordinating power usage and scheduling, while providing reliable self-sanitization and data extraction capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
The chlorinator uses electrolysis in the presence of dissolved salts to produce hypochlorous acid and sodium hypochlorite
Implementation Method 2
heat pump, which heats and cools pool water
Data Source
AI summary
A pool maintenance system for maintaining desired characteristics of a body of water in fluid communication therewith, includes a chlorine generator having an integral power supply input, a water circulation pump in fluid communication with the body of water and with the chlorine generator via a series of water conduits, and a heat pump in fluid communication the water circulation pump. The water circulation pump and/or the heat pump incorporate an integral power supply/transformer functioning as a single shared power source communicatively integrating the chlorine generator with the respective water circulation pump and/or heat pump. A wired and/or wireless interface is provided electrically connected to the power supply and transformer integrated with the respective water circulation pump and or heat pump. The interface may be configured for communication with an internet-connected user-accessible device and/or a user portable smart device to enable the user to monitor and control at least the operation of the pumps and the chlorinator.