Underwater Light Cover Kit Suction Seal
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pool lighting devices face challenges in creating a reliable, user-friendly, and cost-effective water-tight seal around underwater light fixtures without requiring pool drainage for repairs, especially when the light niche cracks or deteriorates, leading to costly and time-consuming leak repair processes.
Innovation Solution
An underwater light cover kit comprising a flexible waterproof seal ring and an applicator ring that uses suction to create a tight seal around the light fixture, allowing for quick and easy installation without draining the pool, utilizing a combination of a clear plastic cover with a rubber silicone frame and an acrylic ring to form a suction connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional repair methods are used for cracked light niches, then a durable seal can be achieved, but the repair process becomes expensive and time-consuming requiring pool drainage or deck removal
Solution Approach 1:
The repair system is divided into separate components: a removable cover member with seal ring that can be independently installed and removed without affecting the entire light niche structure. This segmentation allows quick replacement of the sealing component without draining the pool or removing decking.
Solution Approach 2:
The cover member acts as an intermediary component between the external environment and the light niche. It provides a temporary or permanent sealing solution that mediates the connection between the pool water and the light fixture, eliminating the need for direct repair of the cracked niche.
2Reliability
If traditional repair methods are used for cracked light niches, then a durable seal can be achieved, but the repair cost increases due to pool drainage or deck removal
Solution Approach 1:
The cover member is designed as a relatively simple, inexpensive component that can be manufactured at low cost using basic materials like vinyl, plastic, or rubber. Even if it needs replacement, the low manufacturing cost makes it economically viable compared to expensive traditional repairs.
Solution Approach 2:
The sealing function is extracted from the permanent light niche structure and transferred to a separate, removable cover member. This extraction allows the sealing capability to be provided by a cheaper, simpler component that doesn't require the complexity and cost of traditional repair methods.
3Reliability
If a permanent seal is installed on the underwater light fixture, then water-tight protection is achieved, but the installation becomes complex requiring specialized procedures
Solution Approach 1:
The seal ring is made from flexible materials such as vinyl, plastic, or rubber that can easily conform to the light fixture's surface irregularities. This flexibility simplifies installation by eliminating the need for precise fitting or complex sealing procedures while maintaining water-tight protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The cover member is designed to be easily installed and removed by the pool owner without requiring specialized tools or professional expertise. The simple snap-fit or adhesive attachment mechanism allows users to perform the sealing themselves, reducing installation complexity.
4Reliability
If the pool is drained for light niche repair, then thorough repair can be performed, but productivity is reduced due to extended closure time
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the sealing function into an independent cover member, the repair can be performed on just this component rather than requiring complete pool drainage. This segmentation enables localized maintenance that preserves pool productivity and availability.
Solution Approach 2:
The cover member can be prepared and attached in advance or quickly installed when needed, providing immediate sealing without requiring the time-consuming process of draining and thoroughly repairing the entire light niche. This preliminary or quick action maintains pool productivity.
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 provides a simple, watertight repair that can be completed quickly and easily, eliminating the need for pool drainage or deck removal, while allowing customization to match pool interior colors and frames, thus reducing repair time and costs.
Implementation Method 1
The present invention comprises suction that holds the cover securely in place with a tight seal
Implementation Method 2
when the seal ring is pressed upon the pool underwater light fixture it deforms and pushes out air therebetween forming a suction connection therebetween
Data Source
AI summary
An underwater light cover kit for use upon a pool underwater light fixture includes a seal ring and an applicator ring. The seal ring has a circular shape having a circular aperture through a middle section thereof and is adapted to be placed upon a pool underwater light fixture having a circular shape. The applicator ring has a circular shape having a circular aperture through a middle section thereof and is adapted to be placed upon the seal ring and used to push the seal ring upon the pool underwater light fixture to deform the seal ring, push out air between the seal ring and the pool underwater light fixture and form the suction connection therebetween. A combination of a pool underwater light fixture and an underwater light cover kit, the combination includes a pool underwater light fixture and an underwater light cover kit.