公开(公告)号：US07143502B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-05

申请号：US10775730

申请日：2004-02-09

Applicant: Joseph Porat ,  Igor Fridman

Inventor： Joseph Porat ,  Igor Fridman

IPC: H02K15/00 ,  H02K15/14 ,  H02K15/16

CPC classification number: E04H4/1654 ,  Y10T29/49009 ,  Y10T29/49012 ,  Y10T29/49865 ,  Y10T29/49885 ,  Y10T29/49886 ,  Y10T403/48

Abstract: A submersible robotic pool cleaner is provided with an integral sealed rechargeable battery and an inductive charging assembly, a first portion of which is mounted in the pool cleaner housing and during the charging, receives a second separate portion that is connected by a cable to a conventional power source. The pump motor drive shaft is treated with a specialized anti-friction lubricant composition to minimize frictional energy losses where the shaft contacts the seal(s) and any shaft bearing(s), to maximize efficiency and minimize the power consumption of the pump motor assembly and permit the pool cleaner to completely traverse the surfaces to be cleaned within the fully-charged power capacity of the battery.

Abstract translation: 潜水式机器人池清洁器设置有一体式密封可充电电池和感应充电组件，感应充电组件的第一部分安装在水池清洁器壳体中并且在充电期间接收通过电缆连接到常规的第二分离部分 能量源。 泵电机驱动轴用专门的抗摩擦润滑剂组合物处理，以最小化轴接触密封件和任何轴承的摩擦能量损失，以最大限度地提高效率并最小化泵电机组件的功率消耗 并且允许池清洁器在电池的完全充电的电力容量内完全穿过要清洁的表面。

公开(公告)号：US06842931B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-18

申请号：US10218070

申请日：2002-08-12

Applicant: Joseph Porat ,  Igor Fridman

Inventor： Joseph Porat ,  Igor Fridman

IPC: E04H4/16

CPC classification number: E04H4/1654 ,  Y10T29/49009 ,  Y10T29/49012 ,  Y10T29/49865 ,  Y10T29/49885 ,  Y10T29/49886 ,  Y10T403/48

Abstract: A submersible robotic pool cleaner is provided with an integral sealed rechargeable battery and an inductive charging assembly, a first portion of which is mounted in the pool cleaner housing and during the charging, receives a second separate portion that is connected by a cable to a conventional power source. The pump motor drive shaft is treated with a specialized anti-friction lubricant composition to minimize frictional energy losses where the shaft contacts the seal(s) and any shaft bearing(s), to maximize efficiency and minimize the power consumption of the pump motor assembly and permit the pool cleaner to completely traverse the surfaces to be cleaned within the fully-charged power capacity of the battery.

Abstract translation: 潜水式机器人池清洁器设置有一体式密封可充电电池和感应充电组件，感应充电组件的第一部分安装在水池清洁器壳体中并且在充电期间接收通过电缆连接到常规的第二分离部分 能量源。 泵电机驱动轴用专门的抗摩擦润滑剂组合物处理，以最小化轴接触密封件和任何轴承的摩擦能量损失，以最大限度地提高效率并最小化泵电机组件的功率消耗 并且允许池清洁器在电池的完全充电的电力容量内完全穿过要清洁的表面。

公开(公告)号：US20060059637A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-23

申请号：US10945250

申请日：2004-09-20

Applicant: Igor Fridman ,  Joseph Porat

Inventor： Igor Fridman ,  Joseph Porat

IPC: E04H4/16

CPC classification number: E04H4/1654

Abstract: A locomotive element to be incorporated in an underwater device propelled on a supporting surface along a predetermined axis of motion. The locomotive element comprises at least one resilient surface that can be rolled on the supporting surface. The resilient surface has a plurality of flow-through passages substantially perpendicular to the axis of motion.

Abstract translation: 一种结合在水下装置中的机车元件，沿着预定的运动轴线在支撑表面上推进。 机车元件包括能够在支撑表面上滚动的至少一个弹性表面。 弹性表面具有基本上垂直于运动轴线的多个流通通道。

公开(公告)号：US06815918B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-09

申请号：US10209164

申请日：2002-07-30

Applicant: Joseph Porat ,  Igor Fridman

Inventor： Joseph Porat ,  Igor Fridman

IPC: B01D3380

CPC classification number: E04H4/1654

Abstract: A method for cleaning the bottom of a pool uses an automated programmed pool cleaner capable of reversing movement and turning that is initially placed at an arbitrary location on the bottom of the pool and moved in a forward direction until it encounters an upright pool wall; the unit is reversed until it is a first predetermined distance from the wall, turned through a predetermined angle less than 180° and advanced until it again encounters an upright wall; these steps are repeated until the unit has encountered upright walls a predetermined number of times, after which the first predetermined distance is changed to one or more subsequent predetermined distances. All of the previous steps are repeated until all or substantially all of the pool has been cleaned. In a preferred embodiment, a rectangular pool is cleaned by setting the turning angle to 90° and the number of turns before changing the predetermined distance to seven. In another aspect of the invention, the unit has a rotary impeller driven in a horizontal plane, and the robot is turned by interrupting motive force to the impeller a plurality of times during a predetermined period of time to create a sufficient torque or torsional force to rotate the nearly neutrally buoyant unit through the desired turning angle.

公开(公告)号：US20130133144A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-30

申请号：US13305024

申请日：2011-11-28

Applicant: Giora Erlich ,  Joseph Porat ,  Seth Chilton

Inventor： Giora Erlich ,  Joseph Porat ,  Seth Chilton

IPC: E04H4/16

CPC classification number: E04H4/1654 ,  E04H4/1663

Abstract: A pool cleaner includes a housing having a front, rear and adjoining side portions and a base plate having a water inlet. A pump is configured to draw water and debris from the pool through the inlet for filtering and discharge filtered water through an outlet. A pair of wheels are coupled proximate the front and rear of the housing, each of which is coupled to an opposing end of an axle, each opposing end of the axle being slidably moveable along the housing in a forward and rearward directional path of the cleaner in response to a steering assembly. An on-board controller includes memory for storing a cleaning program, and a processor electrically coupled to the memory to execute the cleaning program to automatically control the steering assembly to position each end of the axles to steer the cleaner while it is moving in a forward or reverse direction.

Abstract translation: 游泳池清洁器包括具有前，后和相邻侧部的壳体和具有进水口的底板。 泵被配置成通过入口从池中抽出水和碎屑，以通过出口过滤和排出过滤水。 一对轮子在壳体的前部和后部附近联接，每个轮子联接到轴的相对端，该轴的每个相对端可沿着壳体沿清洁器的前后方向路径滑动地移动 响应于转向组件。 车载控制器包括用于存储清洁程序的存储器和与存储器电耦合的执行清洁程序的处理器，以便自动控制转向组件以使其位于轴的每一端以在清洁器向前移动时引导清洁器 或反向。

公开(公告)号：US06299699B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-09

申请号：US09285020

申请日：1999-04-01

Applicant: Joseph Porat ,  Eitan Hanan ,  Michael Hebel

Inventor： Joseph Porat ,  Eitan Hanan ,  Michael Hebel

IPC: E04H416

CPC classification number: E04H4/1654

Abstract: A pool cleaner and method for its operation provides for the efficient and systematic cleaning of the bottom of a rectilinear pool or tank in a controlled geometric pattern of parallel paths transversed between a pair of opposing sidewalls by having the pool cleaner complete a 180° U-turn at each wall, and when an end wall is reached, to effect a 90° turn and commence a similar pattern of parallel paths between the pair of end walls. A microprocessor, or programmable electronic controller, responds to signal-generating sensors that are activated at the pool's sidewalls, and to a program that also repositions the cleaner should it become blocked by a corner or other obstacle.

Abstract translation: 用于其操作的池清洁器和方法提供了通过使泳池清洁器完成180°U形的方式，在一对相对侧壁之间横切的平行路径的受控几何图案中有效和系统地清洁直线池或罐的底部。 在每个墙壁上转动，并且当到达端壁时，实现90°转弯并且在一对端壁之间开始类似的平行路径图案。 微处理器或可编程电子控制器响应于在池的侧壁处被激活的信号发生传感器，以及当其被角落或其他障碍物阻塞时还重新定位清洁器的程序。

公开(公告)号：USD430962S

公开(公告)日：2000-09-12

申请号：US107064

申请日：1999-06-24

Applicant: Joseph Porat ,  Marco Goldish ,  Robert Myers

Designer： Joseph Porat ,  Marco Goldish ,  Robert Myers

公开(公告)号：USD430368S

公开(公告)日：2000-08-29

申请号：US107065

申请日：1999-06-24

Applicant: Joseph Porat ,  Marco Goldish ,  Robert Myers

Designer： Joseph Porat ,  Marco Goldish ,  Robert Myers

公开(公告)号：US08795510B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-05

申请号：US10942158

申请日：2004-09-15

Applicant: Joseph Porat

Inventor： Joseph Porat

IPC: C02F1/461 ,  C02F1/00

CPC classification number: C02F1/4674 ,  C02F2103/42 ,  C02F2201/008 ,  C02F2201/4612 ,  C02F2201/46145 ,  C02F2201/46165 ,  C02F2209/008 ,  C02F2209/05 ,  C02F2209/29 ,  C02F2209/44 ,  C02F2301/024 ,  C02F2303/04 ,  C02F2305/00 ,  E04H4/1281 ,  E04H4/1654

Abstract: An automated self-propelled robotic pool cleaner having a housing and drive means for moving the pool cleaner over at least the bottom wall of a pool, is provided with an integral on-board electrochemical chlorine generator for producing chlorine from a chlorine compound, e.g., sodium chloride, that is dissolved in the pool water, a source of electrical power operatively connected to the electrochemical chlorine generator, control means for initiating and terminating the operation of the chlorine generator, and an outlet for discharging water containing chlorine ions produced by the electrochemical generator to thereby distribute the chlorine into the water proximate the exterior of the pool cleaner housing as the pool cleaner follows a programmed operational mode across the bottom and/or side walls of the pool. The operation of the chlorine generator is in response to a manually operated switch and/or signals generated by an automated testing probe, which signals are transmitted directly or indirectly to the control means.

Abstract translation: 具有用于将池清洁器移动到池的至少底壁上的壳体和驱动装置的自动化自推进机器人池清洁器设置有用于从氯化合物产生氯的整体车载电化学氯发生器，例如， 溶解在池水中的氯化钠，可操作地连接到电化学氯发生器的电力源，用于启动和终止氯发生器的操作的控制装置，以及用于排出由电化学产生的含氯离子的水的出口 发生器，从而当游泳池清洁器沿着游泳池的底部和/或侧壁进行编程的操作模式时，将氯分配到靠近游泳池清洁器外壳的外部的水中。 氯发生器的操作是响应于手动操作的开关和/或由自动测试探针产生的信号，该信号被直接地或间接传送到控制装置。

公开(公告)号：US08307484B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-13

申请号：US13207132

申请日：2011-08-10

Applicant: Joseph Porat

Inventor： Joseph Porat

IPC: E04H4/16 ,  C25F7/00 ,  C25B1/26

CPC classification number: G06Q20/3255 ,  C02F1/4674 ,  C02F2103/42 ,  C02F2201/008 ,  C02F2201/4618 ,  C02F2303/04 ,  C02F2305/02 ,  C02F2307/12 ,  E04H4/1281 ,  E04H4/1654

Abstract: An automated self-propelled pool cleaner having a housing, a water pump for moving water through the housing, drive means for moving the pool cleaner over the surface of the salt water pool to be cleaned, and an integral electrochemical chlorine generator mounted in the housing, includes a processor/controller that is programmed to activate the chlorine generator, the pump and drive means in predetermined operational sequences that minimize wear and tear on the water pump and drive means, while at the same time distribute and maintain a safe level of sanitizing chlorine in the pool, to thereby obviate the need for an in-line chlorinator or other chemical additive treatments; an optional automated sensor device can be provided to activate a secondary maintenance program which enables the pool cleaner to operate over prolonged periods of time as the sole means for filtering and sanitizing the pool water. An electrochemical cell manual mounting system permits the cell to be secured in place for operation and manually removed for maintenance, repair or replacement by the user without special tools or training.

Abstract translation: 一种具有壳体的自动自推式水池清洁器，用于使水通过壳体的水泵，用于将池清洁器移动到待清洁的盐水池的表面上的驱动装置和安装在壳体中的整体电化学氯气发生器 包括处理器/控制器，其被编程为以预定的操作顺序激活氯气发生器，泵和驱动装置，以最小化水泵和驱动装置上的磨损和破坏，同时分配和保持安全的消毒水平 氯气，从而避免了在线氯化器或其他化学添加剂处理的需要; 可以提供可选的自动传感器装置来激活辅助维护程序，其使泳池清洁器能够长时间运转，作为过滤和消毒池水的唯一手段。 电化学电池手动安装系统允许将电池固定在适当位置进行操作，并且在没有特殊工具或训练的情况下手动移除用于维护，修理或更换的用户。