公开(公告)号：US4823837A

公开(公告)日：1989-04-25

申请号：US186008

申请日：1988-04-25

Applicant: Herman E. Frentzel

Inventor： Herman E. Frentzel

IPC: E04H4/12 ,  E04H4/16 ,  F16K31/12

CPC classification number: E04H4/1272 ,  E04H4/1645 ,  E04H4/1654 ,  E04H4/1636 ,  Y10T137/86389

Abstract: A skimmer cover plate is disclosed for use with a pool skimmer system. The skimmer cover plate allows the pool skimmer to work alternatively with an underwater suction operated pool cleaner. The skimmer cover plate is designed to seal the upper surface of the well of a skimmer. The hose of the suction cleaner is connectable to a pipe on the cover plate. The cover plate includes an indexable valve which is movable between two positions for varying the flow of fluid and debris from the pool directly into the well and basket of the pool skimmer. When fluid flow is restricted through the valve, the suction will be diverted to power the pool cleaner. When the valve is opened, debris will pass from the surface of the skimmer through the valve and into the basket for collection. An indexable valve is provided which indexes in response to the cycling of the pump.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于游泳池撇渣器系统的撇渣器盖板。 撇渣器盖板允许水池撇渣器与水下吸入池清洁器交替工作。 撇渣器盖板设计用于密封撇渣器的井的上表面。 吸尘器的软管可连接到盖板上的管道。 盖板包括可转位的阀，其可在两个位置之间移动，用于改变来自池的流体和碎屑的流动直接进入池分离器的井和篮。 当通过阀门限制流体流动时，抽吸将被转移以为池清洁器供电。 当阀门打开时，碎屑将从分离器的表面通过阀门进入篮子以进行收集。 提供可转位阀，其响应于泵的循环而指数。

公开(公告)号：US4643217A

公开(公告)日：1987-02-17

申请号：US737521

申请日：1985-05-24

Applicant: Herman E. Frentzel

Inventor： Herman E. Frentzel

IPC: E04H4/16 ,  F16K31/528 ,  G05D11/00

CPC classification number: E04H4/16 ,  F16K31/528 ,  Y10S137/907 ,  Y10T137/2567 ,  Y10T137/2688 ,  Y10T137/2693 ,  Y10T137/86413

Abstract: An automatic valve is disclosed for controlling the direction of fluid flow. The valve is particularly suited for use with automatic pool cleaning systems to alternately direct fluid flow to the filtration system of an automatic pool cleaner. The valve includes a primary conduit and a branch segment to define an alternate path for fluid flow. A reciprocating piston is mounted within the branch segment. Indexing is provided by a first cammed surface, formed at one end of the piston which includes a plurality of slots. The slots are selectively engaged with a stop pin. The condition of the valve is determined by the length of the particular slot engaged with the stop pin. A spring is provided for biasing the piston out of engagement with the stop pin when the fluid flow is interrupted. In one embodiment of the subject valve, the volume and pressure of the fluid flow are automatically controlled.

公开(公告)号：US4592378A

公开(公告)日：1986-06-03

申请号：US708756

申请日：1985-03-06

Applicant: Herman E. Frentzel

Inventor： Herman E. Frentzel

IPC: E04H4/16 ,  B08B3/02 ,  B08B9/08

CPC classification number: E04H4/1681 ,  Y10T137/2635 ,  Y10T137/7781

Abstract: An improved water jet pool cleaner system includes a pool cleaner with a buoyant housing powered about the pool by forward and reverse driving nozzles so dirt and other debris is gathered at the low point on the bottom of the pool by the action of depending cleaner hoses. Water from the filter pump enters a fluid reservoir from which it flows along parallel flow paths to the forward and reverse driving nozzles, to a turbine, and to the cleaner hoses. Pressurized water is directed to the forward and reverse nozzles through a rotary valve which is rotated by the drive train connected to the turbine. The parallel flow paths permits water to be provided to the driving nozzles, to the turbine and to the cleaner hoses at pressures substantially equal to the fluid reservoir pressure. The system uses a flow diverter downstream of the main pool filter to divert the proper amount of water to the cleaner. Manual and automatic flow diverters and a novel in-line filter are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US5293659A

公开(公告)日：1994-03-15

申请号：US52699

申请日：1993-04-27

Applicant: Dieter J. Rief ,  Herman E. Frentzel ,  Jerauld G. Wright ,  Paul Sebor

Inventor： Dieter J. Rief ,  Herman E. Frentzel ,  Jerauld G. Wright ,  Paul Sebor

IPC: E04H4/16 ,  E04H3/20

CPC classification number: E04H4/1654 ,  E04H4/1663

Abstract: A suction head for a swimming pool cleaner comprising a housing which is open at its lower side and has inclined bristles attached to its lower edge for supporting on a surface to be cleaned. The housing has a rotary sleeve mounted to its top for connection of a suction hose in turn to be connected to a water suction pump. Said sleeve opens in a chamber within the housing in which a vibratory element is pivotally mounted, said element having a crescent or air-foil shape. By a flow of water sucked through said chamber, the vibratory element is automatically brought into a vibrating movement which imparts pulsations on the suction head. Thereby, the inclined bristles are bent and straightened repetitively, resulting in a forward thrust moving the suction head over the surface to be cleaned. At least one foot is disposed in the housing which is cyclically displaced vertically by a driving mechanism driven by the movement of the vibratory element and returned by return springs. Said foot cyclically lifts off the suction head at one side, resulting in a rotational movement of the suction head about a vertical axis so as to change the direction of forward movement of the suction head.

Abstract translation: 一种用于游泳池清洁器的吸头，包括一个在其下侧开口并具有附着在其下边缘上的倾斜刷毛的壳体，用于支撑在要清洁的表面上。 壳体具有安装到其顶部的旋转套筒，用于依次连接抽吸软管以连接到抽水泵。 所述套筒在壳体内的腔室中打开，其中振动元件枢转地安装在其中，所述元件具有新月形或空气箔形状。 通过通过所述腔室吸入的水流，振动元件被自动地进入振动运动，其在吸头上施加脉动。 因此，倾斜的刷毛被重复地弯曲和拉直，导致向前的推力将吸头移动到待清洁的表面上。 至少一只脚设置在壳体中，该壳体通过由振动元件的运动驱动并由复位弹簧返回的驱动机构而被循环地位移。 所述脚在一侧周期性地抬起吸头，导致吸头围绕垂直轴线的旋转运动，以便改变吸头的向前运动的方向。

公开(公告)号：USD304505S

公开(公告)日：1989-11-07

申请号：US914749

申请日：1986-10-02

Applicant: Robert W. Maier ,  Charles J. Patterson ,  Deiter Rief ,  John Gard ,  Herman E. Frentzel

Designer： Robert W. Maier ,  Charles J. Patterson ,  Deiter Rief ,  John Gard ,  Herman E. Frentzel

公开(公告)号：US4729406A

公开(公告)日：1988-03-08

申请号：US933974

申请日：1986-11-24

Applicant: Herman E. Frentzel

Inventor： Herman E. Frentzel

IPC: E04H4/16 ,  F16K31/528 ,  G05D11/00

CPC classification number: E04H4/16 ,  F16K31/528 ,  Y10S137/907 ,  Y10T137/2567 ,  Y10T137/2688 ,  Y10T137/2693 ,  Y10T137/86413

Abstract: An automatic valve is disclosed for controlling the direction of fluid flow. The valve is particularly suited for use with automatic pool cleaning systems to alternately direct fluid flow to the filtration system of an automatic pool cleaner. The valve includes a primary conduit and a branch segment to define an alternate path for fluid flow. A reciprocating piston is mounted within the branch segment. Indexing is provided by a first cammed surface, formed at one end of the piston which includes a plurality of slots. The slots are selectively engaged with a stop pin. The condition of the valve is determined by the length of the particular slot engaged with the stop pin. A spring is provided for biasing the piston out of engagement with the stop pin when the fluid flow is interrupted. In one embodiment of the subject valve, the volume and pressure of the fluid flow are automatically controlled.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于控制流体流动方向的自动阀。 阀门特别适用于自动池清洁系统，以交替地将流体流引导到自动池清洁器的过滤系统。 阀包括主导管和分支段，以限定流体流动的替代路径。 往复活塞安装在分支段内。 分度由形成在活塞一端的第一凸轮表面提供，该第一凸轮表面包括多个槽。 狭槽选择性地与止动销接合。 阀的状态由与止动销接合的特定槽的长度决定。 提供弹簧，用于当流体流动被中断时偏置活塞与止动销的接合。 在目标阀的一个实施例中，流体流的体积和压力被自动控制。

公开(公告)号：US4526186A

公开(公告)日：1985-07-02

申请号：US541193

申请日：1983-10-12

Applicant: Herman E. Frentzel

Inventor： Herman E. Frentzel

IPC: E04H4/16 ,  B08B3/02 ,  B08B9/00 ,  F17D3/00

CPC classification number: E04H4/1681 ,  Y10T137/86413

Abstract: An improved water jet pool cleaner system includes a pool cleaner with a buoyant housing powered about the pool by forward and reverse driving nozzles so dirt and other debris is gathered at the low point on the bottom of the pool by the action of depending cleaner hoses. Water from the filter pump enters a fluid reservoir from which it flows along parallel flow paths to the forward and reverse driving nozzles, to a turbine, and to the cleaner hoses. Pressurized water is directed to the forward and reverse nozzles through a rotary valve which is rotated by the drive train connected to the turbine. The parallel flow paths permits water to be provided to the driving nozzles, to the turbine and to the cleaner hoses at pressures substantially equal to the fluid reservoir pressure. The system uses a flow diverter downstream of the main pool filter to divert the proper amount of water to the cleaner. Manual and automatic flow diverters and a novel in-line filter are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 改进的喷水池清洁系统包括一个泳池清洁器，其具有通过向前和反向的驱动喷嘴在池周围供电的浮力壳体，因此通过依赖的更干净的软管的作用将污垢和其它碎屑聚集在池底部的低点处。 来自过滤器泵的水进入流体储存器，其从平行的流动路径流向前进和后退的驱动喷嘴，流向涡轮机，以及清洁软管。 加压水通过旋转阀被引导到正向和反向喷嘴，旋转阀由连接到涡轮机的传动系转动。 平行的流动路径允许在基本上等于流体储存器压力的压力下向驱动喷嘴，涡轮机和清洁软管提供水。 该系统使用主池过滤器下游的分流器将适量的水转移到清洁器。 还公开了手动和自动分流器和新颖的在线过滤器。

公开(公告)号：US5554277A

公开(公告)日：1996-09-10

申请号：US462205

申请日：1995-06-05

Applicant: Dieter J. Rief ,  Herman E. Frentzel

Inventor： Dieter J. Rief ,  Herman E. Frentzel

IPC: B01D29/11 ,  E04H4/12 ,  B01D35/05 ,  E04H4/16

CPC classification number: E04H4/1272 ,  B01D29/117 ,  E04H4/1645 ,  B01D2201/305 ,  B01D2201/4084 ,  E04H4/1636

Abstract: An in-line leaf trap captures the leaves and debris that are gathered by a manual or automatic suction-type swimming pool cleaner before they can enter the swimming pool's water filtering system. The leaf trap is placed in-line with the flexible hose that conducts the leaves and debris between the pool cleaner and the poolside suction connection. The in-line leaf trap is a two-piece closed container having inside a removable or integrated perforated or mesh screen debris basket. The body of the trap has two cylindrical tapered openings to mate with commonly used swimming pool cleaner hoses. The openings are oriented to ensure proper flow direction through the trap. The device floats in the pool with its top section just above the water line. The flexible hose is held floating just under the top surface of the water. By the use of flotation and ballast materials, the trap maintains a vertical operating position, with its body seal held below the water line, after being placed in that position by the pool owner or maintainer. The transparent material used in making the in-line leaf trap permits one to see when the basket is filled. Preferably, the lower body, with the attached or integral basket, is separated from the upper body and the leaves and debris are dumped out and disposed. The unit is then rejoined for further use in the pool cleaning system.

Abstract translation: 在线的叶子捕获器捕获手动或自动吸入式游泳池清洁剂收集的叶子和碎屑，然后才能进入游泳池的水过滤系统。 叶片捕获器与柔性软管放置在一起，该柔性软管将泳池清洁器和池边吸入连接之间的叶子和碎片传导。 在线叶片捕集器是两片密封的容器，其具有可拆卸或整合的穿孔或筛网碎片篮内。 陷阱的身体有两个圆柱形锥形开口，以与常用的游泳池清洁软管相配合。 开口被定向以确保通过陷阱的正确的流动方向。 该设备漂浮在游泳池中，其顶部正好位于水线之上。 柔性软管保持浮在水面上方。 通过使用浮选和压载材料，陷阱保持垂直的操作位置，其身体密封保持在水线下方，由池主或维护者置于该位置之后。 用于制作直线叶片捕集器的透明材料允许人们查看篮子何时被填充。 优选地，具有附接的或整体的篮子的下部主体与上部主体分离，并将叶片和碎屑倾倒出并布置。 然后，该单元被重新加入以在池清洁系统中进一步使用。

公开(公告)号：US5379473A

公开(公告)日：1995-01-10

申请号：US145807

申请日：1993-11-01

Applicant: Dieter J. Rief ,  Herman E. Frentzel

Inventor： Dieter J. Rief ,  Herman E. Frentzel

IPC: E04H4/16 ,  E04H3/20

CPC classification number: E04H4/1654 ,  E04H4/1663

Abstract: An automatic swimming pool cleaner having a vibrator on the pool cleaner housing, main bristles projecting to main-bristle ends for supporting the device on a surface to be cleaned, the main bristles inclined such that vibration causes forward movement, and secondary bristles in fixed position projecting to secondary-bristle ends, the secondary bristles inclined in a different direction than the main bristles such that, upon contact with the surface to be cleaned, vibration causes a turning away from the forward direction.

Abstract translation: 一种在泳池清洁器壳体上具有振动器的自动游泳池清洁器，主要刷毛突出到主刷毛端，用于将装置支撑在要清洁的表面上，主刷毛倾斜使得振动引起向前移动，并且二次刷毛处于固定位置 突出到二次刷毛端，二次刷毛沿与主刷毛不同的方向倾斜，使得在与待清洁的表面接触时，振动导致远离前向的转动。

公开(公告)号：US4569361A

公开(公告)日：1986-02-11

申请号：US687084

申请日：1984-12-28

Applicant: Herman E. Frentzel

Inventor： Herman E. Frentzel

IPC: E04H4/16 ,  B08B3/02 ,  B08B9/08 ,  E04H3/20

CPC classification number: E04H4/1681

Abstract: An improved water jet pool cleaner system includes a pool cleaner with a buoyant housing powered about the pool by forward and reverse driving nozzles so dirt and other debris is gathered at the low point on the bottom of the pool by the action of depending cleaner hoses. Water from the filter pump enters a fluid reservoir from which it flows along parallel flow paths to the forward and reverse driving nozzles, to a turbine, and to the cleaner hoses. Pressurized water is directed to the forward and reverse nozzles through a rotary valve which is rotated by the drive train connected to the turbine. The parallel flow paths permits water to be provided to the driving nozzles, to the turbine and to the cleaner hoses at pressures substantially equal to the fluid reservoir pressure. The system uses a flow diverter downstream of the main pool filter to divert the proper amount of water to the cleaner. Manual and automatic flow diverters and a novel in-line filter are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 改进的喷水池清洁系统包括一个泳池清洁器，其具有通过向前和反向的驱动喷嘴在池周围供电的浮力壳体，因此通过依赖的更干净的软管的作用将污垢和其它碎屑聚集在池底部的低点处。 来自过滤器泵的水进入流体储存器，其从平行的流动路径流向前进和后退的驱动喷嘴，流向涡轮机，以及清洁软管。 加压水通过旋转阀被引导到正向和反向喷嘴，旋转阀由连接到涡轮机的传动系转动。 平行的流动路径允许在基本上等于流体储存器压力的压力下向驱动喷嘴，涡轮机和清洁软管提供水。 该系统使用主池过滤器下游的分流器将适量的水转移到清洁器。 还公开了手动和自动分流器和新颖的在线过滤器。