Sequenced Chamber Wave Generator Controller

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wave generators for recreational pools produce waves that quickly lose amplitude and cannot be ridden for long distances, limiting the duration and variety of wave experiences for surfers and bodyboarders, and do not allow customization of wave characteristics.

Innovation Solution

A sequenced-chamber wave-generating apparatus with a mobile application controller that operates multiple wave generating chambers in a pool, allowing for customizable wave profiles, scheduling, and remote control via a network connection, enabling the creation of varied wave patterns and directions, including diamond patterns and hollow barrel waves.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Duration of action of moving object

If multiple wave generating chambers are activated simultaneously in unison, then a wave is created and travels away from the chamber, but the wave quickly loses amplitude and cannot be ridden for long distances

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewave rideable durationVSAvoidwave amplitude loss

Core Design Contradiction:

Duration of action of moving objectVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The wave generating system is divided into multiple independent chambers that can be activated separately. Instead of all chambers firing simultaneously, they are segmented into groups that activate at different times to create a sequence of waves that maintain amplitude over distance

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The chambers are activated in periodic sequences rather than all at once. This periodic activation creates a train of waves with consistent amplitude that can be ridden for longer distances, as each chamber replenishes the wave energy at intervals

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

2Adaptability or versatility

If wave generating chambers are activated simultaneously, then waves are produced efficiently, but the wave patterns are limited and cannot be customized

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewave pattern varietyVSAvoidcontrol system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control system transitions from static simultaneous activation to dynamic sequential activation. The chamber activation patterns can be changed in real-time to create different wave types (head-high, hollow, ground swell, etc.), providing adaptability without requiring physical system changes

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system varies activation parameters such as timing delays, chamber groupings, and activation sequences to create diverse wave patterns. By changing these parameters, multiple wave types can be generated from the same physical apparatus

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Length of moving object

If fan-shaped side walls are used to extend wave ride distance, then waves travel perpendicular to chambers, but the wave still loses amplitude and strength

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewave travel distanceVSAvoidwave strength loss

Core Design Contradiction:

Length of moving objectVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

Chambers are activated in advance in a sequence before the wave reaches the rider. This preliminary activation of successive chambers replenishes wave amplitude before the rider needs it, compensating for energy loss over distance

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The sequential chamber activation creates a continuous series of wave impulses that maintain energy in the system. Rather than a single wave impulse that decays, continuous activation ensures the wave maintains rideable amplitude throughout its travel

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

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

The solution extends the rideable wave duration, enhances wave strength and customization, and allows users to create and schedule specific waves, improving user satisfaction and maximizing wave machine usage by maintaining wave quality and variety.

Implementation Method 1

a plurality of wave generating chambers (54) that communicate with the pool so as to release water into the pool

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectWater displacement: Archimedes' Principle (Buoyancy)

Data Source

PatentUS11660546B2Sequenced chamber wave generator controller and method

Publication Date: 2023.05.30 AMERICAN WAVE MACHINES INC

AI summary

A wave generating apparatus mobile application controller and method are provided in which a mobile controller actuates a plurality of wave generating chambers in sequence using a delay between the actuation of each chamber to produce a rideable wave in a pool. The mobile application controller allows the user to select the exact type of wave to be produced by the wave generator apparatus by selecting the size, shape, and pattern of the wave. The application also allows the user to use a camera to photograph or record herself or someone else, even while riding a wave.