Modular Portable Spa Pool With Leak-Reducing Jet Assemblies
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional spa pools are not portable and require complex disassembly and reassembly, making them difficult to move and use in different locations, with plumbing systems often leading to leaks and malfunctions.
Innovation Solution
A portable spa pool design featuring separate modular jet nozzle assemblies that can be easily installed and controlled independently, with a simplified water circulation system and inflatable sections to minimize leakage, allowing for quick assembly and disassembly without special tools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional spa pools use fixed plumbing systems with multiple nozzles connected by tubing, then water circulation function is achieved, but device complexity increases and reliability decreases due to potential leaks and malfunctions
Solution Approach 1:
The spa pool system is divided into independent modular units, each containing its own integrated pump and nozzle assembly. This segmentation eliminates the need for complex external plumbing connections between multiple nozzles, as each module operates independently with self-contained water circulation, thereby reducing leak points and simplifying the overall system architecture
Solution Approach 2:
The pump and nozzle functions are merged into a single integrated assembly unit. This combination eliminates separate plumbing connections between the pump and nozzles, reducing the number of potential leak points while maintaining the water circulation function within each modular unit
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional spa pools are designed for permanent installation, then structural stability is improved, but adaptability decreases making them difficult to move to different locations
Solution Approach 1:
The spa pool system is divided into separate modular units that can be independently transported and reassembled. Each module maintains its structural integrity as a complete functional unit, allowing the system to be moved to different locations while preserving structural stability through proper modular design and connection interfaces
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a fixed permanent installation to a dynamic reconfigurable structure. The modular design allows the spa pool to be easily assembled, disassembled, and relocated, providing adaptability to different locations while maintaining structural stability during use through secure modular connections
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional spa pools require complete disassembly for moving, then portability is improved, but loss of time increases due to complex assembly and disassembly processes
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into pre-assembled modular units that require minimal connection steps for assembly and disassembly. Each module is designed as a complete functional unit that can be quickly connected to others, dramatically reducing the time and complexity compared to traditional complete disassembly requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The pump and nozzle assemblies are pre-assembled into integrated modules during manufacturing. This preliminary action eliminates the need for users to perform complex assembly tasks on-site, as the modules arrive ready-to-connect, significantly reducing assembly and disassembly time while maintaining portability
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 convenient and quick relocation of the spa pool, reduces the complexity of assembly and disassembly, and minimizes the risk of leaks, promoting increased use and flexibility in different locations.
Implementation Method 1
The base having a plurality of inflatable sections that are divided by at least one air passage. A hose delivers air from outside the pool to the air passage.
Data Source
AI summary
A spa pool assembly has a pool having an enclosing wall and a base that together defines an interior. The base has a plurality of inflatable sections that are divided by at least one air passage. A hose delivers air from outside the pool to the air passage, with the hose extending partially inside the enclosing wall and having a U-shaped section extending outside the enclosing wall at a vertical level that is higher than the top of the enclosing wall.