Preconfigured Water Basin With Adjustable Leveling Supports
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water systems are not portable or adjustable, requiring on-site installation and connection of various lines and systems, which is time-consuming and costly, and cannot be easily installed in environments with rough or uneven support surfaces.
Innovation Solution
A preconfigured water basin system with an adjustable base and tower, including a water system and electrical system, that allows for quick installation and portability, featuring leveling supports and passageways for routing fluid and electrical connections, enabling setup on uneven surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional water systems are installed on-site with custom design and installation of lines, valves and controls, then the system can be tailored to specific requirements, but the installation time and costs increase unpredictably
Solution Approach 1:
The water system is preconfigured with all necessary lines, valves, and controls integrated into the basin structure before delivery. The pump, water lines, and electrical components are pre-installed and connected within the basin, eliminating the need for extensive on-site assembly work and reducing installation time while maintaining system functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is divided into modular components including the basin, pump assembly, water lines, and electrical systems that can be independently manufactured and then assembled. This segmentation allows for prefabrication of complex subsystems while simplifying the final assembly process on-site.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional water systems require on-site connections of water, gas, and electrical lines, then the system can be adapted to specific locations, but installation costs and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple connection functions (water supply, drainage, electrical, and gas lines) are merged into a single integrated basin structure with preconfigured connection points. The basin incorporates built-in connections for all utilities, eliminating the need for separate routing and connection of individual lines and reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The basin structure serves multiple functions simultaneously as a water container, pump housing, electrical enclosure, and utility connection point. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed and simplifies installation while maintaining adaptability to different locations.
3Reliability
If water systems are designed as fixed non-portable installations, then the system provides stable performance, but it cannot be installed in environments with rough or uneven support surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates adjustable and removable support legs that can be dynamically configured to accommodate uneven surfaces. The support structure transitions from a fixed design to an adjustable one, allowing the basin to be stabilized on various surface conditions while maintaining operational reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure includes adjustable parameters such as leg length and positioning that can be modified to compensate for surface irregularities. This allows the system to adapt to different environmental conditions while maintaining stable operation through parameter adjustment rather than redesign.
4Productivity
If preconfigured systems are used to reduce installation time, then setup becomes rapid and portable, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Complex subsystems including the pump assembly, water line routing, valve positioning, and electrical connections are all performed in advance during manufacturing. This preliminary action consolidates complexity into the fabrication process rather than the installation process, enabling rapid on-site setup while managing system complexity through pre-planned configuration.
Data Source
AI summary
Various water basins and systems are described that include a first basin having a longitudinally upward extending tower, a first side, a second side, and a plurality of supports. The plurality of supports are adjustable from the first side of the first basin. The system includes at least a water system having a pump and a water line that extends from the pump to the second side of the first basin.