Pool cleaner light module
US9896857B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2036 |
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 pool cleaner receiving fluid flow from a pool hose, the pool cleaner comprising a supply mast configured for connection to a pool hose and directing fluid flow from the pool hose and a generator positioned within the pool cleaner. The pool cleaner further includes a paddle wheel coupled to the generator, the paddle wheel and the generator generating electric power using the fluid flow directed through the pool cleaner and control circuitry coupled to the generator, the control circuitry receiving the generated power from the generator for providing energy to operate at least one function of the swimming pool cleaner.
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