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Automatic pool cleaner for cleaning a pool with minimum power consumption and method thereof

a technology pool cleaners, which is applied in the direction of gymnasiums, buildings, construction, etc., can solve the problems of increasing the overall weight of automatic pool cleaners, consuming a significant portion of the power of the pump unit, and cables that are heavy and may tend to get tangled

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-06-20
AQUATRON ROBOTIC TECH
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The invention provides a method for cleaning a pool with minimal power consumption using an automatic pool cleaner. The cleaner first travels across the surface of the pool to detect any foreign objects through sensors. When a foreign object is detected, the cleaner moves toward it, using a pump to vacuum up the object. The pump also uses less power when no foreign object is detected. The technical effect of this invention is to save energy while effectively cleaning a pool.

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Typically the pump unit consumes a significant portion of the power of an automatic pool cleaner.
Cables tend to be heavy and may tend to get tangled.
Further, cables add to the overall weight of automatic pool cleaners.
Cables also create a hazard outside of the pool, with the potential for people to trip over the cable.
Cables further make the poolside look untidy.
However, battery operated automatic pool cleaners may necessitate frequent charging due to the power consumed by the cleaning mechanisms, with the frequent charging depleting overall battery life.
Further, battery life between charges is typically limited, limiting the amount of cleaning an automatic pool cleaner can do between charges.

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[0033]In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the methods and apparatus. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present methods and apparatus may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures, and components have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the present methods and apparatus.

[0034]Although the embodiments disclosed and discussed herein are not limited in this regard, the terms “plurality” and “a plurality” as used herein may include, for example, “multiple” or “two or more”. The terms “plurality” or “a plurality” may be used throughout the specification to describe two or more components, devices, elements, units, parameters, or the like. Unless explicitly stated, the method embodiments described herein are not constrained to a particular order or sequence. Additionally, some of the described method...

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Abstract

An automatic pool cleaner, comprising a pump unit, a control unit and a sensor, the sensor configured to detect foreign objects in the pool. The control unit configured to activate the pump unit at a first power level which is less then full power when a foreign object is not detected by the sensor, and further configured to activate the pump unit at a second power level, which is greater than the first power level, in response to a signal from the sensor unit indicating the detection of a foreign object.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates to automatic pool cleaners, in particular, the invention relates to battery operated automatic pool cleaners and their method of operation.BACKGROUND[0002]Automatic pool cleaners are used for cleaning surfaces, including underwater surfaces in commercial and residential pools. Some automatic pool cleaners operate independently and are battery operated to allow for flexibility in cleaning options. Automatic pool cleaners in swimming pools require a pump unit to draw water through a filter unit that traps foreign objects—including dirt or debris, but allows water to pass through the filter unit back into the pool. Typically the pump unit consumes a significant portion of the power of an automatic pool cleaner.[0003]Many automatic pool cleaners are corded, receiving power from an external power source via a cable, necessitating a power source near the pool. Cables tend to be heavy and may tend to get tangled. Further, cables add to the ...

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IPC IPC(8): E04H4/16
CPCE04H4/1654
Inventor PORAT, JOSEPH
Owner AQUATRON ROBOTIC TECH
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