Quick-Release Hose-Arm for Compact Home Cold Plunge Cooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current cold plunge systems are not suitable for home use due to their bulkiness, high cost, requirement for specialized plumbing, and lack of aesthetic appeal, making them impractical and inaccessible for the average homeowner.
Innovation Solution
A compact, affordable, and aesthetically pleasing cold plunge system designed for home use, featuring a water cooling device with a quick release hose-arm, insulation, and a user-friendly touchscreen interface, which can be integrated with a common household bathtub.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional cold plunge systems are used, then cold therapy function is achieved, but the system becomes bulky and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into separate functional modules: a compact chiller unit, a bathtub integration system, and a control system. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and reduces the overall footprint while maintaining full cold therapy functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is designed to work with standard household bathtubs, making the cold plunge function universal and accessible. The chiller unit can serve multiple purposes including cooling water for the tub and potentially other household applications, reducing the need for dedicated equipment.
2Reliability
If traditional cold plunge systems are installed, then cold therapy is provided, but specialized plumbing is required
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses a self-contained chiller unit with integrated water circulation components that act as an intermediary between the power source and the bathtub. This intermediary design eliminates the need for complex plumbing modifications, as the unit connects to standard household water and drainage systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The chiller unit includes self-priming pumps and automatic water circulation systems that eliminate the need for professional plumbing installation. The system is designed to be self-sufficient, handling its own water intake, circulation, and drainage without requiring specialized installation services.
3Ease of operation
If quick release hose-arm is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The hose-arm connection system transitions from static permanent connections to dynamic quick-release connections. This allows the connection state to change easily between locked and unlocked states, providing operational flexibility while maintaining connection integrity when engaged.
Solution Approach 2:
The quick-release mechanism replaces complex mechanical fastening systems with simpler spring-loaded or cam-based release mechanisms. This substitution reduces the overall mechanical complexity while improving ease of operation, allowing users to connect and disconnect hoses without tools or complex procedures.
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
Provides a convenient, efficient, and accessible way to incorporate cold water therapy into daily life, enhancing personal wellness with improved circulation, recovery, and mental clarity, while being easy to maintain and integrate into home décor.
Implementation Method 1
The water cooling device includes a heat exchanger, compressor, fan, water reservoir, filter, self-priming diaphragm pump
Implementation Method 2
The water cooling device includes a heat exchanger, compressor, fan, water reservoir, filter, self-priming diaphragm pump
Implementation Method 3
The water cooling device includes a heat exchanger, compressor, fan, water reservoir, filter, self-priming diaphragm pump
Implementation Method 4
the hose-arm, essential for transferring water between an external reservoir and the cooling device, consists of insulated PVC water hoses, a bend-and-stay object like a Loc-Line tension arm
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AI summary
A cold plunge system designed for home use, incorporating a water cooling device and an innovative quick release hose-arm. The water cooling device includes a heat exchanger, compressor, fan, water reservoir, filter, self-priming diaphragm pump, and a hose-arm connecting receptacle. The hose-arm, essential for transferring water between an external reservoir and the cooling device, consists of insulated water tubes, a bend-and-stay object like a Loc-Line tension arm, and a quick connect terminal. Insulation materials for the tubes include neoprene and foam. The system features a hose-arm enclosure made of plastic, possibly with a perforated, stretchable outer sleeve of nylon fabric. Designed to work with common household bathtubs, this system is controlled by a circuit with a processor and memory, interfacing with temperature sensors, user input devices, and a touchscreen display. It also supports remote communication, enhancing user convenience and control.