Pool cleaner light module
US9259130B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21S9/046
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provide a light module for a pool cleaner. The light module can include a housing, a paddle wheel, a generator, and at least one light emitting diode (LED). The housing can be removably coupled to the pool cleaner and can include a flow directing portion positioned in a fluid path of the pool cleaner. The paddle wheel can be located adjacent to the flow directing portion and can rotate in response to fluid flow through the fluid path. The generator can be coupled to the paddle wheel and can generate power through rotation of the paddle wheel. The LED can be coupled to the generator and can receive the generated power from the generator to illuminate an area adjacent to the pool cleaner.
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