EP4154971A1 - Vorrichtung zur wasseraufbereitung in schwimmbecken und thermalbädern - Google Patents

Vorrichtung zur wasseraufbereitung in schwimmbecken und thermalbädern Download PDF

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EP4154971A1
EP4154971A1 EP22382869.0A EP22382869A EP4154971A1 EP 4154971 A1 EP4154971 A1 EP 4154971A1 EP 22382869 A EP22382869 A EP 22382869A EP 4154971 A1 EP4154971 A1 EP 4154971A1
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Jordi JUNYENT LLADÓ
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F21/00—Dissolving
    • B01F21/20—Dissolving using flow mixing
    • B01F21/22—Dissolving using flow mixing using additional holders in conduits, containers or pools for keeping the solid material in place, e.g. supports or receptacles
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H4/00—Swimming or splash baths or pools
    • E04H4/12—Devices or arrangements for circulating water, i.e. devices for removal of polluted water, cleaning baths or for water treatment
    • E04H4/1281—Devices for distributing chemical products in the water of swimming pools
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F21/00—Dissolving
    • B01F21/40—Dissolving characterised by the state of the material being dissolved
    • B01F21/402—Dissolving characterised by the state of the material being dissolved characterised by the configuration, form or shape of the solid material, e.g. in the form of tablets or blocks
    • B01F21/4021—Dissolving characterised by the state of the material being dissolved characterised by the configuration, form or shape of the solid material, e.g. in the form of tablets or blocks in the form of tablets stored in containers, canisters or receptacles

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  • the present invention falls within the technical field of water treatment, especially treatment by addition of specific substances, as well as within the technical field of devices for the distribution of chemical products in swimming pool water, and relates in particular to a device for water treatment in swimming pools and spas, especially designed for inflatable swimming pools and spas.
  • the device comprises a main body with a circular opening that is fixed to the water return nozzle by means of a flange or clamp with a mobile arm that allows the assembly to be tightened to achieve a suitable adjustment. Additionally, it includes a series of housings for perforated and stacked capsules containing the chemical product to be dosed, the arrangement of which allows the concentrations of the chemical elements to be kept constant.
  • the device works without water flow, i.e. as a floating dispenser would, but with the difference that it can be attached to the side walls through the adaptable flange.
  • An inflatable spa has a structure that, as the name suggests, can be inflated and deflated. It can come in a variety of shapes and sizes. As for the structure itself, it can be made of different materials, although it is usually made of a light and very resistant coating consisting of several layers of PVC assembled together.
  • the inflatable spa machinery As for the inflatable spa machinery, it is integrated in a block or technical room that is placed outside the spa, like a backpack.
  • This part of the spa includes the filtering system, the motor or filtration pump and the filtration cartridge, as well as the heating system.
  • This external part also incorporates the air pump that will push the air through different outlets to produce the characteristic bubbles.
  • This technical unit is subject to a control unit that allows the parameters of filtration, heating and air outlet to be adjusted independently to obtain the bubbles.
  • Inflatable spas require the care of several aspects for their correct operation. For example, as for the water contained in the inflatable spa, the pH level must be checked and balanced regularly as in any other pool. In addition, chemical treatments for water disinfection must be provided regularly. In inflatable spas, the use of bromine is recommended, as traditional chlorine loses its effectiveness in water with high temperatures, as is the case here. It is also advisable to use substances to prevent the formation of algae, especially when the spa is located outdoors.
  • one solution is to encapsulate the chemical products to be used in the water treatments, thus avoiding spillage and unwanted contact.
  • the quantity of product contained in the encapsulation is fixed, this avoids risks arising from both excess and deficiency in the quantity of product applied.
  • the encapsulated chemical product is put in contact with the water, which accesses the inside of the encapsulation, whose capsules have a determined porosity, to dissolve the product in a gradual way, thus allowing it to mix with the water to be treated and to act in the desired way.
  • dispensers In order to be able to apply these encapsulated products, it is necessary to have devices known generically as dispensers, in which a capsule of the chemical product is housed for its release into the water.
  • dispensers in which a capsule of the chemical product is housed for its release into the water.
  • two main groups can be clearly differentiated: floating and fixed dispensers.
  • the floating ones as their name suggests, float and move freely inside the spa, with the inconvenience that this can cause to the users.
  • the fixed ones are attached to the water impulsion nozzle and have the disadvantage that, due to this water impulsion flow, the chemical products to be dispersed dissolve quickly, resulting in a short-lasting product.
  • they are specially configured for specific nozzle dimensions, they are not very versatile and cannot be interchanged between different models of inflatable spas.
  • the dispenser is coupled to the delivery nozzle to forcibly redirect its flow into a closed chamber where the chemicals are located, resulting in their rapid dissolution.
  • the subject matter of the invention consists of a device for water treatment in swimming pools and spas, especially in inflatable pools and spas, designed to be attached to an internal surface, preferably to a delivery nozzle, to allow a gradual and controlled release of water treatment chemicals housed inside porous capsules.
  • the device consists of a body, generally elongated, which at one end has a housing for at least one chemical capsule and at the other end has a through opening with means of attachment and adjustment, designed to allow the water delivery nozzle to pass through this opening.
  • Through holes allow the water in the pool tank to penetrate the interior of the housing containing the chemical capsules, so that the chemical is gradually released on contact and dispersed throughout the pool tank.
  • the device can therefore work without flow, or at least with a minimal or unforced flow, like free-floating dispensers, but avoiding the discomfort they cause to users by being fixed to an internal surface of the inflatable spa.
  • a second advantage of the device is that, as it has the means of attachment and adjustment, it can be incorporated into inflatable spas of different models, its use is not limited by the specific dimensions of the delivery nozzles.
  • the housing can hold several chemical capsules stacked on top of each other. This allows, first of all, to ensure the right concentration of chemical over long periods of time, as the device holds several capsules, avoiding the need to replace them every so often. It also allows for combinations of capsules with different chemical formulations to create optimal conditions in the spa water, even for the release of aromas in aromatherapy.
  • the device makes it possible to release the necessary amount of bromine for water disinfection, keeping it constant within the ideal range of 3-5 ppm, while at the same time extending the life of the bromine encapsulation, which lasts for 30-35 days instead of the current 10 days.
  • elements that allow an external and automated control of the chemical product concentration parameters in the water of the inflatable spa.
  • These elements consist of a controller coupled to the device to regulate the release of the product, this controller being wirelessly linked to external equipment equipped with specific software, such as a smart phone equipped with an application. In this way, a user can remotely control factors such as the concentration of products, the combination to be applied, etc.
  • this device can be linked to water quality analysis devices, such as the well-known test strips, to allow real-time assessment of the quality of the water in the inflatable spa.
  • the device thus described is an advantageous, simple and inexpensive solution that overcomes the disadvantages of the current state of the art.
  • the device for water treatment in swimming pools and spas described, shown in figure 1 is attachable to an internal surface of the pool or spa.
  • the coupling is concentric to a water delivery nozzle to allow a gradual and controlled release of water treatment chemicals contained within porous capsules (4).
  • the device is made up of a body (1), made of plastic material and with an elongated configuration, which presents:
  • the through opening (2) has a circular geometry, corresponding to the geometry of the delivery nozzle, which must pass through the through opening (2) in order to be concentric to the device and be able to pour the water directly into the inflatable spa pool.
  • the through opening (2) also includes a concentric, removable adjustment ring (5), which allows adaptation to different sizes of delivery nozzles.
  • the device also comprises a fastening element (6) to prevent possible displacement of the body (1) pushed by the outgoing water flow through the delivery nozzle.
  • the fastening element (6) consists of a clamp comprising a fixed arm (7) integrated into the body (1) and a movable arm (8) with a locking ratchet for locking the movable arm (8) in the desired position.
  • the movable arm (8) allows the fastening element (6) to be tightened to achieve the appropriate adjustment.
  • the chamber (3) is separated from the water inlet flow through the delivery nozzle and comprises an opening and closing hinged lid (9) and support means (10) for coupling the capsules (4) stacked together inside the chamber (3).
  • Figure 1 shows the preferred embodiment in which the support means (10) allow the accommodation of up to four capsules (4) stacked one on top of the other.
  • These support means (10) comprise two walls facing each other on two opposite edges of the chamber (3), being provided with corresponding slots for coupling the perimeter edge of the upper closing lid of each of the capsules (4), which are thus fixed.
  • the lid (9) allows the insertion and removal of the capsules (4) inside the chamber (3) and, in its closed position, also prevents the flow of water from the delivery nozzle from reaching the capsules.
  • the body (1) also has a plurality of through holes (11) that connect the inside of the chamber (3) with the outside. These through-holes (11) allow the water in the inflatable spa vessel to enter and leave the interior of the chamber (3), in an unforced manner, contacting the capsules (4) housed therein and gradually releasing the chemical product contained therein, which diffuses, diluted in the outgoing water, through the through-holes (11), throughout the inflatable spa vessel.
  • the device is installed in such an orientation that the chamber (3), with the capsules (4) inside, is in a position above the nozzle that passes through the through opening (2). In this way, the outgoing water jet through the delivery nozzle does not strike the capsules (4) directly, thus preventing rapid and uncontrolled dissolution of the chemical elements.
  • the capsules (4) are immersed in the water, with which they come into contact through the through holes (11).
  • Figure 4 illustrates the device, with a single porous capsule (4), larger than usual, which is also perfectly housed in the chamber (3) thanks to the configuration of the support means (10).

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EP22382869.0A 2021-09-22 2022-09-20 Vorrichtung zur wasseraufbereitung in schwimmbecken und thermalbädern Pending EP4154971A1 (de)

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