Portable Solar Water Pump Tool-Free Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional water pumping systems are often costly, require high maintenance, and consume significant energy, while existing solar-powered systems lack a reliable and tool-free assembly and disassembly mechanism.
Innovation Solution
A portable solar-powered water pumping system with a tight interference fit among its components, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly without tools, and utilizing solar energy panels to power the pump directly, eliminating the need for an inverter and incorporating a water tight interference fit for secure connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If conventional water pumping systems are used, then water pumping function is achieved, but energy consumption is high and operation cost is high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces conventional mechanical/electric water pumping systems with a solar-powered system that converts solar energy directly to mechanical motion through a solar converter device, eliminating the need for external electricity or fuel sources and significantly reducing operational energy costs while maintaining reliable water pumping function
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the energy source parameter from conventional electricity or fuel to solar energy, and modifies the system configuration to include solar panels, a solar converter, and a water pump integrated in a portable setup, thereby achieving both low energy consumption and high reliability through renewable energy utilization
2Use of energy by moving object
If solar powered water pumping system is used, then energy cost is reduced, but assembly and disassembly requires tools and is complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the solar powered water pumping system into modular components including solar panels, a solar converter device, a water pump, and connection fittings, allowing each component to be independently assembled and disassembled using simple interference fits that require no tools, thereby maintaining low energy cost while significantly improving assembly ease
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs dynamic assembly features such as interference fits with slight clearance that allow components to be easily joined and separated by hand, transforming the static assembly process into a flexible, tool-free operation that maintains the benefits of solar-powered operation while enhancing user convenience
3Object-affected harmful factors
If solar powered water pumping system is used, then environmental friendliness is improved, but system portability and storage are challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the solar powered system into portable, modular components that can be easily transported and stored, with each component designed to be lightweight yet durable, maintaining environmental friendliness while significantly improving system portability and storage flexibility
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs nesting design where smaller components fit within larger ones during storage, and the modular structure allows components to be compactly arranged for transport, reducing the overall space requirement while maintaining the eco-friendly solar-powered operation
4Ease of operation
If tight interference fit is used among components, then assembly without tools is achieved, but connection reliability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by designing specific connection regions with optimized interference fit dimensions that provide sufficient frictional force for tool-free assembly while maintaining reliable water-tight connections, balancing assembly ease with connection reliability through localized geometric optimization
Solution Approach 2:
The patent optimizes the interference fit parameters such as diameter difference, insertion depth, and material properties to achieve the right balance between ease of assembly and connection reliability, ensuring components can be easily joined by hand while maintaining secure and dependable connections during operation
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 system reduces energy costs, is low maintenance, and provides a reliable, efficient, and eco-friendly solution for water circulation and filtration, suitable for various applications, including mosquito control and personal water features.
Implementation Method 1
at least one solar energy panel electrically connected to the pump, by means of a solar panel connector, to allow the pump to run directly off the DC power generated from the solar panel
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AI summary
A portable solar powered water pumping system having plumbing parts manually coupled together to provide a water tight interference fit for allowing the pump to be assembled and disassembled without tools. The system includes a solar powered pump having an intake chamber and an outflow nozzle. The system also includes a discharge output assembly coupled to the outflow nozzle assembly for directing the water flow to a location selected by a user. The system further includes at least one solar powered connecter for connecting to at least one solar panel to directly power the pump with DC power generated from the solar panel.