Wireless Induction Power for Spa Lighting to Prevent Water Exposure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing spa lighting systems require electrical connections that expose users to water and pose safety risks, and there is a need for a safer, wireless method to power spa accessories.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing induction coils for wireless electricity transmission, where a transmitting device is installed in the spa shell and a receiving device is housed within a selectively removable seatback, allowing for safe and efficient power to spa accessories like lights and cup holders without direct electrical contact.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If electrical connections are used for spa lighting, then lighting functionality is achieved, but safety risks increase due to water exposure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional wired electrical connections with a wireless power transmission system using electromagnetic induction. A transmitting coil in the spa shell and a receiving coil in the seatback enable contactless power transfer, eliminating exposed electrical contacts in wet environments and resolving the safety contradiction.
2Reliability
If wired electrical connections are used, then power transmission is reliable, but device complexity increases due to connection requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless induction system replaces complex wired connections with electromagnetic field-based power transfer. This eliminates the need for physical electrical contacts, connectors, and associated wiring infrastructure, reducing device complexity while maintaining reliable power transmission.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces electromagnetic fields as an intermediary medium for power transmission between the spa shell and seatback. This intermediary approach eliminates direct electrical contact requirements, simplifying the system architecture while ensuring reliable power delivery to accessories.
3Ease of manufacture
If traditional electrical wiring is used, then installation is straightforward, but adaptability decreases for interchangeable accessories
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless power system creates a universal interface that works with any seatback containing a receiving coil, regardless of the specific accessory type. This enables interchangeable seatbacks and accessories to be powered without dedicated wiring for each component, enhancing adaptability while maintaining ease of installation.
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 ensures safety by preventing electrical exposure to water, maintaining consistent lighting characteristics across interchangeable seatbacks, and providing reliable power to spa accessories.
Implementation Method 1
transmitting, by the transmitting device, an induction signal and receiving, by the receiving device, the induction signal
Data Source
AI summary
This disclosure relates generally to induction systems for wirelessly transmitting electricity. Specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods and systems for wirelessly transmitting electricity to a light incorporated within, for example, a spa. In some embodiments, the systems include at least one pair of induction coils (e.g., receiving and transmitting coils) incorporated into a selectively removable spa seatback. The at least one pair of induction coils can be used to wirelessly transmit electricity to a light disposed within the selectively removable spa seatback. In some embodiments, a converter is incorporated into the system to adjust at least one characteristic of the light, such as brightness, color, and/or a lighting pattern.