Swim-in-Place Pool Pump Control by Swimmer Position Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing swim in place pool systems require cumbersome efforts from users to adjust water circulation speed, which is uncomfortable and strenuous, as they lack efficient mechanisms for automatic speed adjustment based on user position and preference.
Innovation Solution
A swim in place system equipped with sensors and a processor-controlled pump system that automatically adjusts water flow speed by detecting the swimmer's location and position relative to the center of the pool, using algorithms and actuators to optimize water circulation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual adjustment mechanisms are used for water circulation speed, then users can control swimming intensity, but the operation becomes cumbersome and strenuous
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects swimmer position using sensors and adjusts water circulation speed without manual intervention. The controller subsystem monitors swimmer location and autonomously actuates pumps and valve actuators to maintain optimal swimming conditions, eliminating the need for cumbersome manual adjustment mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a closed-loop control mechanism where sensors continuously detect swimmer position and provide feedback to the controller subsystem. Based on this feedback, the controller automatically adjusts pump operation and valve positions to optimize water flow speed, creating an adaptive system that responds to real-time swimming conditions.
2Ease of operation
If automatic sensor-based control is implemented, then ease of operation improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor system and controller subsystem serve multiple functions: detecting swimmer position, determining swimming intensity preferences, controlling pump operation, and adjusting valve positions. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated components for each control aspect, thereby managing overall system complexity while achieving automatic operation.
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AI summary
A swim in place system and method are provided. The system comprises a swim in place pool, at least one sensor, at least one pump associated with said at least one sensor, at least one processor, and a memory comprising instructions which when executed by the at least one processor configure the at least one processor to perform the method. The method comprises receiving object location data from at least one sensor, and actuating the at least one pump associated with the at least one sensor when the object is positioned inside a set perimeter within said swim in place pool. The object positioned in a swim in place pool.