Pool Skimmer Safety Tool with Pincer Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pool skimmer tools do not provide a safe method for users to manipulate and collect pool debris from a distance, particularly due to the risk of encountering hazardous materials like snakes in the collection bin.
Innovation Solution
A pool skimmer safety tool featuring a pistol-style grip with a pincer mechanism and hook, where the pincer mechanism transitions between open and closed positions when actuated by a trigger, allowing users to grasp objects from a safe distance, and the hook facilitates removal of debris from skimmer collection baskets.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a user manually cleans the pool skimmer collection bin, then the debris can be removed, but the user is exposed to hazardous materials such as snakes and other dangerous animals
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a long-reach tool with a pincer mechanism as an intermediary device between the user and the hazardous debris. The tool allows users to manipulate and remove debris, including dangerous animals like snakes, from the skimmer bin without direct contact. The elongated shaft enables the user to reach into the bin from a safe distance, while the pincer mechanism provides secure gripping capability for various types of debris.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a user reaches into the collection bin to remove debris, then the debris can be collected, but the user must bend over and get close to hazardous materials
Solution Approach 1:
The long-reach tool serves as a mediator that extends the user's capability to collect debris efficiently without compromising safety. The pincer mechanism at the end of the elongated shaft allows for effective gripping and removal of various debris types, maintaining productivity while eliminating the need for the user to bend over or reach closely into the hazardous environment.
3Ease of operation
If traditional skimmer tools are used, then debris can be collected, but users cannot safely manipulate objects from a distance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a long-reach tool as an intermediary that enables safe distance operation. The tool's design incorporates a pincer mechanism activated by a trigger system, allowing users to manipulate debris from a safe distance without direct contact. This intermediary device bridges the gap between the user's need for safety and the functional requirement for effective debris manipulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The tool incorporates a dynamic pincer mechanism that transitions between open and closed positions based on trigger activation. This dynamic element allows the tool to adapt to different debris sizes and shapes, providing versatile gripping capability while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure. The mechanical linkage system translates trigger motion into pincer closure, enabling intuitive operation.
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AI summary
A pool skimmer safety tool for grabbing items from a distance, the safety tool having a pincer mechanism attached to an elongated member and a grip. The pincer mechanism is actuated with a trigger located on the grip to transition between an open and closed position. The trigger may transfer force to an actuation mechanism such as a gear, the gear actuating the pincer mechanism to allow the pincer mechanism to open and close when the trigger is pulled. The safety tool may have a hook on the rear end to allow a user to hook items, such as skimmer lids, from a safe distance.