Pool Skimmer Segmentation for On-Site Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing suction and filtering devices for swimming pools, such as skimmers, are cumbersome and expensive to transport due to their assembled size and shape, and require pre-defined installation dimensions, limiting on-site assembly flexibility.
Innovation Solution
A suction and filtering device comprising a main body and an additional element joined by retention means, including a complementary projection and groove, with a fixing element like adhesive, allowing partial disassembly for transport and on-site assembly without additional components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the suction and filtering device is assembled in the factory before transport, then the assembly quality and component joining reliability are improved, but the transport cost and complexity increase due to larger dimensions and vulnerable shape
Solution Approach 1:
The suction and filtering device is divided into separate components (main body, adapter flange, extensions) that are manufactured and transported independently, then assembled on-site. This segmentation reduces transport dimensions and complexity while maintaining assembly quality through dedicated joining mechanisms.
2Manufacturing precision
If the suction and filtering device is assembled in the factory, then the component joining is guaranteed to be correct, but the transport cost increases due to considerable dimensions
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into transportable components with standardized joining interfaces, allowing separate transport and on-site assembly. This reduces the volume requiring transport while ensuring precise component joining through dedicated coupling mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The components are pre-manufactured with integrated joining mechanisms (protrusions, recesses, sealing elements) that enable precise assembly on-site without requiring complex pre-assembly procedures, reducing transport requirements while maintaining manufacturing precision.
3Strength
If the suction and filtering device is assembled in the factory, then the components are strongly welded and joined together, but the transport becomes cumbersome due to dimensions
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separate components that can be transported independently at reduced dimensions, then joined on-site using friction welding or adhesive bonding to achieve strong connections equivalent to factory assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The components are pre-manufactured with integrated joining features (protrusions, recesses, sealing grooves) that facilitate strong on-site assembly without requiring the entire device to be assembled in advance, reducing transport dimensions while maintaining joining strength.
4Ease of manufacture
If the suction and filtering device requires pre-defined installation dimensions, then the design is optimized for specific pool types, but the adaptability to different installation locations is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates universal adapter flanges and extendable components that can adapt to different pool types and installation locations, maintaining design optimization for specific pool configurations while providing versatility for various installation scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is segmented with standardized interfaces and adjustable components that enable adaptation to different installation dimensions and pool types, maintaining optimized design for specific applications while increasing overall versatility.
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 cost-effective and flexible on-site assembly of the device, reducing packaging, logistics, and production costs, while ensuring secure assembly without external components.
Implementation Method 1
joined by retention means, including a complementary projection and groove, with a fixing element like adhesive
Data Source
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AI summary
The suction and filtering device comprises a main body (1) and an additional element (2), which are joined together by means of a fixing element, wherein the main body (1) and the additional element (2) comprise retention means (3, 4) to maintain the relative position between the main body (1) and the additional element (2) during their joining by means of the fixing element. The installation procedure comprises placing the main body (1) in its mounting position in the swimming pool; placing a fixing element in said main body (1); placing the additional element (2) in its mounting position, the fixing element remaining between the main body (1) and the additional element (2); and maintaining the position of the additional element (2) in contact with the main body (1) so that the fixing element cures, fixing the main body (1) and the additional element (2) to each other.