Spa Tub Channel Filter Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing spa tubs have complex structures that complicate manufacturing and installation, leading to increased costs and longer setup times due to overly complex forms with undercuts or recesses.
Innovation Solution
A spa tub design featuring a continuous channel surrounding the concavity with a flush meshwork cover, multiple balancing tanks integrated within the structural perimeter, and accessible components such as a cartridge filter and aromatherapy essence container, simplifying manufacturing and installation while enhancing aesthetics and functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the tub is equipped with accessories (filter, essence container) arranged in recesses or special compartments, then functionality is improved, but manufacturing complexity and installation time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the filter housing and essence container into the existing channel structure. The filter is integrated into the channel wall, and the essence container is positioned within the channel assembly, eliminating the need for separate recesses or compartments. This merging of functions into the channel structure maintains full functionality while significantly simplifying the manufacturing process and reducing installation complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the tub has complex forms with undercuts or recesses, then accessory integration is improved, but mould complexity and production costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the accessory components (filter housing, essence container) as separate, removable parts that interface with the channel structure through simple flanges or mounting features. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured independently using standard moulding techniques without requiring complex integrated recesses or undercuts in the main tub structure, thereby reducing mould complexity while maintaining accessory integration.
3Ease of operation
If accessories are arranged in recesses, then component access is improved, but installation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates pre-assembled channel modules that include the filter housing and essence container pre-positioned and pre-connected. These modular assemblies are designed to be installed as complete units into the tub structure, eliminating the need for on-site assembly of multiple separate components within recesses. This preliminary preparation of modular units maintains ease of component access while dramatically reducing installation time.
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 design simplifies the manufacturing and installation process, provides easy access to components, and offers a more orderly and aesthetically pleasing appearance with improved functionality, including efficient water recirculation and thermal insulation.
Implementation Method 1
an air break is formed and acts as an expansion device for a supply nozzle connected to the water mains
Implementation Method 2
The overflowing water is collected inside a balancing tank from where, after filtering and sanitization, it is pumped again into the concavity
Data Source
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AI summary
Spa tub or mini pool (10) with a concavity (14) which can be filled with water up to a vanishing edge (16) beyond which the water is able to overflow and be collected by a recovery channel (18). The tub comprises filtering means (22) for the water, which are incorporated in a wall of the channel, thus simplifying the manufacture of the tub and giving it an orderly appearance.