公开(公告)号：WO2005007998A2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-27

申请号：PCT/US2004/021052

申请日：2004-06-29

Applicant: ZODIAC POOL CARE, INC. ,  ZODIAC POOL CARE EUROPE SAS

Inventor： BAUCKMAN, Mark, J. ,  ELLIS, Robin ,  VAN DE MEIJDEN, Hendrikus, Johannes ,  HARRISON, Peter, Hugh ,  MOORE, Michael, Edward ,  WADMAN, Alexis

IPC: E04H4/16

CPC classification number: E04H4/1663 ,  E04H4/1654

Abstract: Mobile apparatus, typically in the form of automatic swimming pool cleaners, capable of indicating temperatures (or pressures) of the pool water in which they are deployed are discussed. The indication may, but need not necessarily, occur through change in color of one of more components of the cleaners. Some versions may have floats adapted to provide this color change. These or other versions may include floats that are not spherical in shape as well. Alternatively, temperature (or pressure) indication may be provided by other aspects of a water-circulation system.

Abstract translation: 讨论了能够指示其部署的池水的温度（或压力）的移动装置，通常为自动游泳池清洁器的形式。 该指示可以但不一定通过清洁器的更多部件之一的颜色变化而发生。 一些版本可以具有适于提供这种颜色变化的浮动。 这些或其它版本可以包括形状不是球形的浮子。 或者，可以通过水循环系统的其它方面来提供温度（或压力）指示。

公开(公告)号：WO2006020835A2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-23

申请号：PCT/US2005/028683

申请日：2005-08-11

Applicant: ZODIAC POOL CARE, INC. ,  ZODIAC POOL CARE EUROPE SAS ,  VAN DER MEIJDEN, Hendrikus, Johannes ,  MOORE, Michael, Edward ,  HARRISON, Peter, Hugh ,  WADMAN, Alexis, Adrian, Felipe

Inventor： VAN DER MEIJDEN, Hendrikus, Johannes ,  MOORE, Michael, Edward ,  HARRISON, Peter, Hugh ,  WADMAN, Alexis, Adrian, Felipe

IPC: E04H4/16

CPC classification number: E04H4/1663 ,  Y10T137/8593 ,  Y10T137/86389 ,  Y10T137/86413

Abstract: Devices for cleaning vessels, especially swimming pools, are discussed. The devices may include a non-linear flow path in a gap surrounding an in-line valve. This non-linearity permits lengths of concentric pipes forming the gap to be decreased without sacrificing operational performance of the devices. Valves forming parts of the cleaning devices may be diaphragms but shaped, sized, reinforced, or configured differently than existing valves and may have collapsible segments whose interior shape resembles an ellipse in transverse cross-section. Co-molding of diaphragms and pipes may occur, and inner and outer cups may be used to fix relative positions of various components of the devices.

Abstract translation: 讨论了用于清洁船只，特别是游泳池的设备。 这些装置可以包括围绕在线阀的间隙中的非线性流动路径。 这种非线性允许形成间隙的同心管的长度减小而不牺牲装置的操作性能。 形成清洁装置的部件的阀可以是隔膜，但是成形，尺寸，加强或不同于现有阀的构造，并且可以具有内部形状在横截面中类似于椭圆的可折叠段。 可能发生隔膜和管道的共模塑，并且可以使用内杯和外杯来固定装置的各种部件的相对位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2006026553A2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-09

申请号：PCT/US2005/030675

申请日：2005-08-29

Applicant: ZODIAC POOL CARE, INC. ,  ZODIAC POOL CARE EUROPE SAS ,  BAUCKMAN, Mark, J. ,  VAN DER MEIJDEN, Hendrikus, Johannes ,  HARRISON, Peter, Hugh

Inventor： BAUCKMAN, Mark, J. ,  VAN DER MEIJDEN, Hendrikus, Johannes ,  HARRISON, Peter, Hugh

IPC: E04H4/16

CPC classification number: F16L11/115 ,  E04H4/1663 ,  F16L37/248

Abstract: Automatic pool cleaners and associated hoses are detailed. Hoses may contract and expand in use and include sections of differing compliancies. Such contractions and expansions may be intensified in more compliant portions and attenuated in less compliant portions. Also discussed are positive locking mechanisms for adjacent hose sections.

Abstract translation: 自动泳池清洁器及相关软管详细说明。 软管可能在合同和扩大使用中，包括不同的合规部分。 这种收缩和膨胀可以在更柔顺的部分中增强，并且在较不顺应部分中衰减。 还讨论了相邻软管部分的正锁定机构。

公开(公告)号：WO2006031783A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-23

申请号：PCT/US2005/032506

申请日：2005-09-12

Applicant: ZODIAC POOL CARE, INC. ,  ZODIAC POOL CARE EUROPE SAS ,  VAN DER MEIJDEN, Hendrikus, Johannes ,  HARRISON, Peter, Hugh ,  MOORE, Michael, Edward ,  BAUCKMAN, Mark, J.

Inventor： VAN DER MEIJDEN, Hendrikus, Johannes ,  HARRISON, Peter, Hugh ,  MOORE, Michael, Edward ,  BAUCKMAN, Mark, J.

IPC: E04H4/16 ,  F16K7/07

CPC classification number: E04H4/1663 ,  F16K15/147 ,  Y10T137/7885

Abstract: Detailed are valves principally useful for automatic swimming pool cleaners. The valves may be made of flexible material and, typically, are generally tubular in shape. Mouths of the valves may be divided into two or more parts, with certain versions having three lobes. These configurations enable larger debris to pass through the valves.

Abstract translation: 详细的阀门主要用于自动游泳池清洁剂。 阀可以由柔性材料制成，并且通常通常为管状的形状。 阀的口可以分为两个或更多个部分，某些形式具有三个凸角。 这些配置使得较大的碎屑能够通过阀门。

公开(公告)号：WO2004044475A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-27

申请号：PCT/US2003/035888

申请日：2003-11-12

Applicant: ZODIAC POOL CARE, INC. ,  ZODIAC POOL CARE SAS

Inventor： VAN DER MEIJDEN, Hendrikus, Johannes ,  HARRISON, Peter, Hugh ,  BAUCKMAN, Mark, J.

IPC: F16L37/12

CPC classification number: F16L37/1235 ,  Y10T137/6113 ,  Y10T137/6123 ,  Y10T137/6988

Abstract: Adaptor assemblies (10) are detailed. Preferably for connecting automatic pool cleaning apparatus to retum lines of swimming pool water-circulation systems, the assemblies (10) utilize spurs (26) that may affirmatively grip, or cut or gouge into, the return lines (P) to retain the adaptors (10) in position. Releasing the adaptors (10) may occur with use of a release line (42) which retracts the spurs (26) when activated. Avoiding release of the spurs (26) through rotation of the assemblies (10) allows rotation for other purposes as, for example, to connect the device to a hose or other apparatus. A bellows (46) or other assembly additionally may be included with the assemblies to facilitate their sealing against walls (S) or other surfaces in which the return lines (P) are embedded.

Abstract translation: 适配器组件（10）详细说明。 优选地，用于将自动池清洁设备连接到游泳池水循环系统的回路线路上，组件（10）利用可以肯定地抓住或切割或切入回流管线（P）以保留适配器的刺（26） 10）就位。 释放适配器（10）可以使用释放线（42）进行，释放线（42）在激活时使马刺（26）缩回。 通过组件（10）的旋转来避免马刺（26）的释放允许旋转用于其他目的，例如将装置连接到软管或其它装置。 组件中还可以包括一个波纹管（46）或其他组件，以便于它们对墙壁（S）或其中嵌入返回管线（P）的其它表面进行密封。