The present disclosure relates to an universal mount, and more particularly, to an universal mount for a variable speed pump drive user interface.
Various controllers have, in the past, been developed for pools. One example is a controller that controls a variable speed pump and automatically adjusts the speed of the pump based on operating conditions. The controller typically includes a user interface (e.g., keypad) for allowing a user to interact with a stored control program for controlling the variable speed pump. Some of these user interfaces are mounted to the pump in only one orientation. Other user interfaces are mounted remotely from the pump.
Pumps must adapt to the specific configuration of an existing fluid circulation system. For example, a return line of the fluid circulation system (which is typically connected to a pump, directly or indirectly) could be positioned in a particular direction, and therefore, the outlet of the pump must be aligned with the return line accordingly. As a result, the pump could be oriented in such a manner that a user could have difficultly accessing the interface.
Accordingly, it would be desirable for an user to easily access the user interface regardless of the orientation of the pump.
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for universally mounting a user interface for a combination variable speed pump and a drive assembly therefor. In some aspects, the user interface is universally configured to be selectively mounted to (i) the drive assembly, and/or (ii) an environmental surface such as the outside wall of a house. In some aspects, the user interface is universally configured to be selectively mounted to the drive assembly in any one of a plurality of available positions relative thereto, and, in this regard, the user interface can be selectively oriented at the pump by a user to enhance physical access of the user to the interface at the location at which the combination is positioned.
The present disclosure relates to a variable speed pumping system. More particularly, the variable speed pumping system includes a pumping assembly that includes at least a pump, a motor, and a drive assembly. The pumping assembly has a mount, and a user interface selectively positionable among a plurality of positions with respect to the mount.
In an exemplary embodiment, the variable speed pumping assembly includes a pump, a variable speed motor in communication with the pump, and a drive assembly sized to control the variable speed motor. A user interface is selectively positionable among a plurality of positions with respect to the pump, variable speed motor, and/or the drive assembly.
A method is disclosed for selectively positioning a user interface relative to a pumping assembly that includes at least a pump, a motor, and a drive assembly. The method includes the steps of mounting the user interface to the pumping assembly in a first position, and moving the user interface to a second position with respect to the pumping assembly. The second position is different from the first position.
For a more complete understanding of the present disclosure, reference is made to the following Detailed Description of the Exemplary Embodiment(s), considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
Referring to
The variable speed pumping system 10 could be provided with structures and functions known in the art. As a non-limiting example, reference is made to the TriStar Energy Solution® Variable Speed Pump and Control of Hayward Industries, Inc., Elizabeth, N.J.
The variable speed pumping system 10 includes a variable speed pumping assembly that has a variable speed pump 12 which has an inlet 14 for receiving fluid from the fluid circulation line and an outlet 16 for discharging fluid to the fluid connection line. The variable speed pump 12 includes a strainer chamber 18 positioned between the inlet 14 and the outlet 16. The strainer chamber 18 includes a strainer basket (not shown) for filtering water that flows into the inlet 14. A circular cover 20 is secured to a top end 22 of the strainer chamber 18.
The variable speed pumping assembly further includes a variable speed motor 24 to drive the variable speed pump 12, and a drive assembly 26 (
The motor 24 is connected to the strainer chamber 18, and drives an impeller to pump fluids from the inlet 14, through the strainer chamber 18, and out the outlet 16. The drive assembly 26 is situated on top of the motor 24. A base 32 is positioned under the strainer chamber 18 and the motor 24 to provide stability and mounting.
With reference to
The drive assembly 26 further includes a housing 44 positioned over the enclosure 34. The housing 44 has side walls 46 and a rear wall 48. The housing 44 has an opening 50 for allowing access to the electrical components situated in the enclosure 34. A wiring compartment cover 52 is provided to close off the opening 50 formed in the housing 44.
Referring to
A center opening 58 is formed through the top 54 of the housing 44 of the drive assembly 26 to allow the electrical cable 38 to extend therethrough, and a plurality of apertures 60A-D is formed in the top 54 of the housing 44 for reasons to be described hereinafter. The apertures 60A-D are positioned at substantially the same distance from the center opening 58. In particular, a first aperture 60A is spaced a predetermined distance D1 from the opening 58 along the horizontal axis. A second aperture 60B is spaced substantially the same predetermined distance D1 from the opening 58. Likewise, a third aperture 60C is spaced substantially the same predetermined distance D1 from the opening 58. A fourth aperture 60D is spaced substantially the same predetermined distance D1 from the opening 58. In this manner, the distance between each aperture 60A, 60B, 60C, or 60D and the center opening 58 is substantially the same.
Additionally, adjacent apertures 60A-B, 60B-C, 60C-D, or 60D-A are positioned substantially equidistance from each other. In particular, the first aperture 60A is spaced substantially a predetermined distance D2 from the second aperture 60B. The second aperture 606 is spaced substantially the same predetermined distance D2 from the third aperture 60C. Likewise, the third aperture 60C is spaced substantially the same predetermined distance D2 from the fourth aperture 60D. The fourth aperture 60D is spaced substantially a predetermined distance D2 from the first aperture 60A. While the apertures 60A-D could be formed in various locations on the drive assembly 44, the apertures 60A-D shown in
It will be understood that while four apertures 60A-D are shown, the number of apertures could vary. Likewise, the distance between each adjacent aperture 60A-B, 60B-C, 60C-D, or 60D-A need not be identical, and the distance between each aperture 60A, 60B, 60C, or 60D and the center opening 58 need not be identical.
The interface module 28 is detachably secured relative to the drive assembly 26. In particular, the interface module 28 could be fastened to an exterior surface of the drive assembly 26, such as the top 54 of the housing 44 of the drive assembly 26. In this manner, the top 54 of the housing 44 of the drive assembly 26 serves as an universal mount for the interface module 28. It will be understood that the universal mount for the interface module 28 could be any exterior surface of the pump 12, the motor 24, or any other surface of the variable speed pumping system 10.
The interface module 28 contains the user interface control panel 30 and electrical components, such as an interface display printed circuit board 62 (
An interface cover 68 is provided to selectively cover the interface module 28. Living hinges 70 are provided for pivotally connecting the interface cover 68 to the interface module 28 such that the interface cover 68 is pivotable between a closed or retracted position, in which the interface cover 68 is positioned over the user interface control panel 30 (as shown in
Referring to
The apertures 72A-B formed in the interface module 28 are positioned at substantially the same distance from a center 76 of the interface module 28. In particular, a first aperture 72A is spaced substantially a predetermined distance D3 from the center 76 along the horizontal axis. A second aperture 72B is spaced substantially the same predetermined distance D3 from the center 76. In this manner, the distance between each aperture 72A or 72B and the center 76 is substantially the same.
It will be understood that while two apertures 72A-B are shown, the number of apertures could vary. Likewise, the distance between each aperture 72A or 72B and the center 76 need not be identical.
In an exemplary embodiment, the interface module 28 is assembled to the drive assembly 26 with the panel retaining screws 74. The use of other mechanical locking systems to fasten the interface module 28 to the drive assembly 26 is contemplated. If the user decides to change the orientation of the interface module 28 relative to the drive assembly 26, the screws 74 are removed, the interface module 28 is rotated to a desired orientation, such as any of the orientations shown in
In one embodiment, the orientation of the interface module 28 could be changed relative to the drive assembly 26 without removing the interface module 28 from the drive assembly 26. For example, the interface module 28 could be configured on a rotatable turret.
In view of the configuration of the apertures and the shapes of the interface module 28 and the top 54 of the housing 44 of the drive assembly 26, the interface module 28 could be selectively positionable relative to the drive assembly 26. In one embodiment, the interface module 28 could be selectively positionable relative to the drive assembly 26 about a vertical axis. As a result, the interface module 28 could be simply installed in any direction on the drive assembly 26.
With reference to
A blank cover 82 (see
It will be understood that the embodiments described herein are merely exemplary and that a person skilled in the art may make many variations and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. All such variations and modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
This application is a continuation application of, and claims the benefit of priority to, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/034,389, filed Feb. 24, 2011, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/308,241 filed Feb. 25, 2010, the disclosures of both of which are incorporated herein by reference in theft entirety.
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