Swimming Pool Skimmer Basket Handle with Adjustable Leg
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing skimmer baskets for swimming pools require users to place their hands in the water to access the handle for removal, exposing them to potential hazards like snakes, insects, and dead animals.
Innovation Solution
A handle system comprising a crossbar with attachable knobs, an upward post for a grip above the water line, and a downward leg with a foot that adjusts to different basket depths, allowing for safe and easy removal of the skimmer basket without direct hand contact with the water.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional handle is used on the skimmer basket, then the basket can be removed from the well, but the user must place their hand in the water to access the handle, exposing them to hazards
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is extended vertically upward from the basket, moving the grip point from water level to above the water line. This dimensional extension in the vertical direction allows users to operate the handle from a safe position above the water, eliminating direct hand exposure to hazards while maintaining full functionality for basket removal
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the handle is extended upward to keep hands above water, then safety is improved, but the handle structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is divided into distinct functional segments: a vertical post extending upward from the basket, a horizontal crossbar providing structural support, and a grip element for user interaction. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while maintaining overall simplicity and ease of manufacturing
Solution Approach 2:
The handle structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides the mechanical leverage needed to remove the basket from the well, extends the grip point above water for safety, and maintains a simple attachment mechanism to the existing basket structure. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional components
3Reliability
If the handle is designed to fit specific basket depths, then it works well with that basket, but it cannot be adapted to other basket sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The leg portion of the handle incorporates adjustable features that allow the vertical position and orientation of the foot to be modified. This dynamic adjustability enables the same handle design to accommodate baskets of varying depths and configurations, maintaining reliable performance across different applications without requiring multiple specialized designs
Data Source
AI summary
A skimmer basket handle with a horizontal crossbar, a post that extends upwardly from the crossbar to a grip, and a leg that extends downwardly from the crossbar to a foot. The crossbar extends the diameter of the basket. Horizontal knobs at each end of the crossbar fit into openings in the sides of the basket. The post maintains the grip above the water line. The leg and foot are sized and shaped so that the bottom of the foot rests on the floor of the basket when installed to maintain the handle in the upright position. To make the length adjustable for baskets of different depths, the leg is relatively short with a number of spaced annular grooves and the foot has a tubular upward extension with an internal annular ridge. The leg is pushed into the extension until the ridge snaps into the desired groove.