Portable,Solar Rechargeable Water Pumping System

Abstract

The instant invention comprises a 12-volt water pumping system that is portable with a 12-volt DC impeller pump powered by a rechargeable 12-volt battery, which is recharged by either a 5-watt or 15-watt or larger solar panel. The 12-volt water pumping system is in a plastic case, which contains the battery, the pump, and the electronics. The pump is capable of pumping over 200 gallons per hour. A water pickup wand serves as the link between the water collection device and the solar rain pump. The plastic case serves to hold the mechanical and electrical operation switches.

1 ) A portable, solar rechargeable, water pumping system comprising:
 a) An electrical means comprising a 12-volt DC impeller water pump of 60-300 watts;   b) a 12-volt battery of 16-60 amp hours;   c) a rechargeable battery by a solar panel;   d) wherein operation of said system is turned on and off by a switching mechanism, to provide water to areas of use.   
     
     
         2 ) The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the switching mechanism is a mechanical means. 
     
     
         3 ) The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the switching mechanism is an electrical means. 
     
     
         4 ) The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a solar panel coupled to an interior portion of the pumping system. 
     
     
         5 ) The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said switch solar panel comprises a 5-100 watt solar panel. 
     
     
         6 ) The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said solar panel comprises a second 5-100 watt solar panel. 
     
     
         7 ) The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said switch comprises a key controlled manual on off mechanical switch. 
     
     
         8 ) The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said electrical means comprises a 12-volt programmable timer to run a clock and activate a mechanical switch to provide an automatic switching response. 
     
     
         9 ) The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said switching mechanism comprises a mechanical switch coupled with a 12-volt Remote Control. 
     
     
         10 ) The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said switching mechanism comprises a separate mechanical timer with a mechanical manual switch and a set of dual float switches wired in series, one to detect water at a water downspout, the other mounted upside down to break the current when a rain barrel is full to provide an “OFF” response when required. 
     
     
         11 ) The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said switching mechanism comprises a separate switch in operable union with a mechanical timer with an automatic spring return programmed for at least two operating periods to provide at least two separate operating periods of the water pumping system free of an operator's attention. 
     
     
         12 ) A portable, solar rechargeable, water pumping system comprising:
 a) 12-volt DC impeller water pump of 60-300 watts;   b) 12-volt battery of 16-60 amp hours;   c) a rechargeable battery by solar panel;   d) wherein operation of said system is by an on-off switching mechanism operable to provide water to areas of use.   
     
     
         13 ) The apparatus of  claim 12 , wherein said solar panel comprises a 5-100 watt solar panel. 
     
     
         14 ) The apparatus of  claim 12 , comprising a solar panel coupled to an interior portion of said pumping system. 
     
     
         15 ) The apparatus of  claim 12 , wherein said solar panel comprises a second 5-100 watt solar panel as a dual mode for the hybrid model. 
     
     
         16 ) The apparatus of  claim 12 , wherein said switching mechanism comprises a separate switch in operable union with a mechanical timer with automatic spring return programmed for at least two operating periods to provide at least two separate operating periods of the water pumping system free of an operator's attention. 
     
     
         17 ) The apparatus of  claim 12 , wherein said switching mechanism comprises a mechanical switch coupled with a 12-volt Remote Control. 
     
     
         18 ) The apparatus of  claim 12 , wherein said switching mechanism comprises a separate mechanical timer with a mechanical manual switch and a set of dual float switches wired in series, one to detect water at a water downspout, the other mounted upside down to break the current when a rain barrel is full to provide an “OFF” response when required. 
     
     
         19 ) A portable, solar rechargeable, water pumping system comprising:
 a) an electrical means comprising a 12-volt DC impeller water pump of 60-300 watts;   b) a 12-volt battery of 16-60 amp hours;   e) a rechargeable battery by a solar panel; and   f) wherein operation of said system is by electrical means operable to provide water to areas of use.   
     
     
         20 ) The apparatus of  claim 19 , wherein said electrical means comprise a 12-volt programmable timer to run a clock and activate a mechanical switch to provide an automatic switching response.