Sealed Pool Cover With Altitude Simulation for Swim Training
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing swimming pool designs do not offer adjustable training conditions for athletes, particularly in terms of altitude simulation, which limits the variety of training experiences that can be provided.
Innovation Solution
A counter-current swimming pool with a cover that includes an air generator to adjust the nitrogen to oxygen ratio and a vacuum generator to simulate altitude conditions, allowing for customizable air pressure, integrated with a tightly sealed pool edge and a trailer for mobility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a cover is used to close off the air space within the pool, then the atmosphere inside the pool can be controlled, but the pool structure becomes more complex and requires additional sealing mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the pool environment into two separate controllable zones: the water area and the air space above it. The cover acts as a separator that allows independent control of atmospheric conditions in the air space while maintaining the swimming function in the water area. This segmentation enables atmosphere control without requiring complete redesign of the entire pool structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The cover serves as an intermediary element between the external environment and the pool interior. It provides a physical barrier that enables controlled modification of the air space atmosphere through integrated equipment (oxygen generators, vacuum systems) without affecting the water area directly. This mediator approach allows atmosphere control while maintaining simple pool structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If air composition is adjusted to simulate high altitude conditions, then athletes can train without traveling to altitude camps, but additional equipment (air generator, vacuum system) is required
Solution Approach 1:
The cover-integrated equipment system serves multiple functions: it controls oxygen concentration for altitude simulation, regulates air pressure, and maintains atmospheric composition. By combining these functions into a single integrated system within the cover, the patent reduces overall device complexity while achieving comprehensive training condition simulation capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes physical parameters of the air space (oxygen concentration, air pressure) to simulate different altitude conditions. The air generator increases oxygen concentration while the vacuum system reduces air pressure, collectively creating high-altitude training environments without requiring physical relocation. This parameter-based approach enables versatile training condition simulation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the cover is tightly connected to the pool edge via seal, then air pressure can be reduced to simulate altitude, but the seal must withstand pressure differential stresses
Solution Approach 1:
The seal is designed with pre-calculated stress resistance capabilities that account for the maximum expected pressure differentials during altitude simulation. By engineering the seal to withstand these predetermined stress levels from the outset, the system achieves reliable air pressure control while ensuring seal durability under simulated altitude conditions.
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 athletes to train under simulated high-altitude conditions without the need for traditional altitude training camps, providing adaptable and efficient training scenarios that can be transported and retrofitted into existing pools.
Implementation Method 1
the air space within the cover is connected to an air generator for adjusting or changing the air composition with regard to the nitrogen to oxygen ratio
Implementation Method 2
the air space with is connected to a vacuum generator and that the cover is tightly connected to the pool edge via a seal
Data Source
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AI summary
The invention relates to a swimming pool 1 having a cover 2, wherein the air located inside the cover 2 can be conditioned. In order to achieve conditions corresponding to high altitude training, the air space 6 inside the cover 2 is connected to an air generator 3, by way of which the composition of the air can be adjusted and/or changed.