SPECIALIZED POOL COUPLINGS FOR EASY MAINTENANCE

Abstract

T Split Hose, the Y Split Hose and the Cross Split hoses manufactured for the purpose of specialized pool couplings for easier maintenance. The device allows for the simple coupling through the threaded ends of new devices made for the same style and circumference of threads. Furthermore, water chlorinators, saltwater systems, and solar water heaters may be added and easily serviced with the use of the T Split Hose, Y Split Hose, and Cross Split hose.

Claims

1. A method of using the T Split Hose, Y Split Hose and Cross Split hose with injection molding comprising of: a) A mold having one or more cavities composed of a and b dies plates and retractable rods which move about for the creation of the T, Y and Cross pipe wherein the edges are smooth and flat, and wherein each T, Y, and Cross pipes are produced as complete parts without the need for further assembly; b) When dies and rods are in the enclosed position molten plastic (PVC, Polycarbonate, ABS, PETG, Nylon, PCTG and other such materials that can be molded) is injected to take the shape of the of the empty space provisioned by a and b dies in conjunction with mobile sliding rods; c) Mold dies are separated/opened, and the mobile rods are retracted and then the pistons can push the newly formed part to be ejected allowing for the system to begin a new cycle for forming the next part or parts.

2. A method of using the T Split Hose, the Y Split Hose and the Cross Split hose as in claim 1, wherein T, Split, and Cross Split hose are designed as interlocking pieces.

3. A method of using the T Split Hose, the Y Split Hose and the Cross Split hose as in claim 1, wherein the interlocking pieces 5, 10 reduces the time required by removing the need of supports and their removal, but requires the manual assembly of the interlocking pieces.

4. A method of using the T Split Hose produced with injection molding as in claim 1, wherein T-Pipe 30 is made from a single piece without further need of assembly.

5. A method of using the T Split Hose, the Y Split Hose and the Cross Split hose with Resin 3d Printing in Liquid Resin also known as Stereolithography.

6. A method of using the T Split Hose, the Y Split Hose and the Cross Split hose with Resin 3d Printing in Liquid Resin also known as Stereolithography as in claim 5, wherein the T split Hose, the Y Split Hose, and Cross Split hose are designed as two or more parts before final assembly.

7. A method of using the T Split Hose, the Y Split Hose and the Cross Split hose with Resin 3d Printing in Liquid Resin also known as Stereolithography as in claim 5, wherein liquid resin is used to minimize the need for supports.

8. A method of using T Split Hose produced with Resin 3d Printing in Liquid Resin also known as Stereolithography as in claim 5, wherein T tube 20 and T pipe tail 25 affixed to each other using liquid resin cured with UV light.

9. A method of using the T Split Hose, the Y Split Hose and the Cross Split hose with 3d printing sintering.

10. A method of using the T Split Hose, the Y Split Hose and the Cross Split hose with 3d printing sintering as in claim 9, wherein all variations of the T Split Hose, The Y Split Hose, and the Cross Split hose may be selectively combined together.

11. A method of using the T Split Hose, the Y Split Hose and the Cross Split hose with 3d printing sintering as in claim 9, wherein the entire volume of the 3d printer is filled with dust which acts as supports.

12. A method of using the T Split Hose, the Y Split Hose and the Cross Split hose with 3d printing sintering as in claim 9, wherein the plastic dust is fused via instructions of the slicing software.

13. A method of using the T Split Hose, the Y Split Hose and the Cross Split hose with 3d printing sintering as in claim 9, wherein the hardened parts are removed from the plastic dust, cleaned, and sent to the next stage of manufacturing.

14. A method of using T Pipe connector made from 3d fused filament fabrication or fused deposition modeling 3d printing.

15. A method of using T Pipe connector made from 3d fused filament fabrication or fused deposition modeling 3d printing as in claim 14, wherein a bottom assembly 5 and top assembly 10 are affixed to each other.

16. A method of using T Pipe connector made from 3d fused filament fabrication or fused deposition modeling 3d printing as in claim 14, wherein T Pipe tail connector 15 are affixed to one another to form a complete T Pipe.

17. A method of using the Interlocking Cross Pipe made from 3d fused filament fabrication or fused deposition modeling 3d printing as in claim 14, wherein top assembly 35 and bottom assembly 40 are affixed to each other using specialized cutouts and ridges.

18. A method of using the Interlocking Cross Pipe made from 3d fused filament fabrication or fused deposition modeling 3d printing as in claim 14, wherein interlocking cross pipe tail assembly 45 and interlocking cross pipe tail assembly 50 are affixed to top assembly 35 and bottom assembly 40 to form interlocking cross pipe 55.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

[0039] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an interlocking, bottom assembly 5 of a T pipe connector that is produced by using fused filament fabrication or fused deposition modeling 3d printing.

[0040] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of an interlocking top assembly 10 of the T pipe connector that is produced by using fused filament fabrication or fused deposition modeling 3d printing.

[0041] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of an interlocking T pipe tail 15 produced by fused filament fabrication or fused deposition modeling 3d printing. The top assembly 10 and bottom assembly 5 are then affixed to the T pipe tail to form the complete T pipe.

[0042] FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of how the top assembly 10 and bottom assembly 5 of the T pipe interlocks without the tail piece.

[0043] FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the T tube 20 when produced with liquid resin using 3d printing stereolithography.

[0044] FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of the T pipe tail 25 when produced with stereolithography. T tube 20 and T pipe tail 25 are then affixed to each other using liquid resin cured with UV light.

[0045] FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of the injection molding produced T pipe 30.

[0046] FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of the interlocking top assembly 35 and bottom assembly 40 affixed to each other after being printed using fused filament fabrication or fused deposition modeling. This assembly is the beginning of forming an interlocking cross pipe 55.

[0047] FIG. 9 shows a perspective view of an interlocking cross pipe tail assembly 45 which is printed using fused filament fabrication or fused deposition modeling.

[0048] FIG. 10 shows a perspective view of an interlocking cross pipe tail assembly 50 which is printed using fused filament fabrication or fused deposition modeling. Cross pipe tail assemblies 45, 50 affix into the top and bottom assemblies 35. 40 to create the interlocking cross pipe 55 as seen in FIG. 11.

[0049] FIG. 11 shows a perspective view of an interlocking cross pipe 55 created be either injection molding, fused filament fabrication, or fused deposition modeling.

OTHER EMBODIMENTS

[0050] Although the present invention has been described with reference to teaching, examples and preferred embodiments, one skilled in the art can easily ascertain its essential characteristics, and without departing from the spirit and scope thereof can make various changes and modifications of the invention to adapt it to various usages and conditions. Those skilled in the art will recognize or be able to ascertain using no more than routine experimentation, many equivalents to the specific embodiments of the invention described herein. Such equivalents are encompassed by the scope of the present invention.