Patent ID: 9745767
Date: 2017-08-29
CPC Classifications: E04H

Claim:
1. A fluid distribution system for an underwater pool cleaner, comprising: an inlet body having an inlet for receiving a supply of pressurized fluid; a valve assembly body in fluid communication with said inlet of said inlet body and including a plurality of fluid outlets, a first one of said outlets for providing fluid for propelling the underwater pool cleaner in a forward direction and a second one of said outlets for providing fluid for propelling the underwater pool cleaner in a reverse direction; and a valve subassembly including a turbine rotatably driven by the supply of pressurized fluid and a cam wheel including a first cam track and a second cam track, the cam wheel being operatively engaged with the turbine such that the cam wheel is rotatably driven by the turbine and periodically switching the supply of pressurized fluid from said first one of said outlets to said second one of said outlets to periodically change direction of propulsion of the underwater pool cleaner.