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 inclu
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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1. 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;a generator positioned within the pool cleaner;a paddle wheel coupled to the generator, the paddle wheel and the ge
1. 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;a generator positioned within the pool cleaner;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; andcontrol 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. 2. The module of claim 1, wherein the control circuitry includes at least one of a circuit board, a light emitting diode (LED), a capacitor, and a motion sensor. 3. The module of claim 2, wherein the control circuitry includes a motion sensor configured to detect movement of the swimming′pool cleaner. 4. The module of claim 3, further including one or more batteries for operation of one or more components of the control circuitry based on signals from the motion sensor. 5. The module of claim 1, wherein the swimming pool cleaner is a pressure-driven pool cleaner. 6. The module of claim 1, wherein the generator is disposed within a housing that is capable of being coupled between the supply mast of the swimming pool cleaner and a pool hose attachment adapter. 7. The module of claim 1, wherein the paddle wheel is positioned within a housing coupled to a chassis of the pool cleaner. 8. The module of claim 7, wherein the paddle wheel and the generator are substantially separated by a seal cap and a rubber ring, wherein a shaft of the generator extends through the seal cap and the rubber ring and is coupled to the paddle wheel. 9. The module of claim 8, wherein the housing includes a generator housing separate from the flow directing portion, the generator being substantially enclosed by the generator housing, the seal cap, and a lead cover. 10. The module of claim 1, wherein the housing is capable of being positioned inside the swimming pool cleaner so that the flow directing portion at least extends into one of a supply mast and a distributor manifold of the swimming pool cleaner. 11. The module of claim 1, wherein the paddle wheel is positioned outside of the housing. 12. A method of operating a pool cleaner, the method comprising the steps of: receiving fluid flow through the pool cleaner;generating electric power using a paddle wheel positioned to receive at least some of the fluid flow and a generator coupled to the paddle wheel;providing power to control circuitry coupled to the generator, the control circuitry including a motion sensor that detects movement of the pool cleaner; and if substantial movement is detected, the pool cleaner operates the control circuitry according to a first operation; andif insubstantial movement is detected, the pool cleaner operates the control circuitry according to a second operation. 13. The method of claim 12, wherein the first operation includes the step of utilizing the generated electric power to control operation of at least one component of the control circuitry. 14. The method of claim 13, wherein the generated electric power controls at least one of the motion sensor, a circuit board, a light emitting diode (LED), and a capacitor. 15. The method of claim 12, wherein the pool cleaner is a pressure-driven pool cleaner. 16. A method of operating a pool cleaner, the method comprising the steps of: receiving fluid flow through the pool cleaner through a supply mast configured for connection to a pool hose;generating electric power using a paddle wheel positioned to receive at least some of the fluid flow and a generator coupled to the paddle wheel;providing power generated by the paddle wheel to control circuitry coupled to the generator; andcontrolling by the control circuitry at least one function of the swimming pool cleaner, utilizing the power generated by the paddle wheel. 17. The method of claim 16, further including the step of providing a motion sensor operatively connected to the control circuitry. 18. The method of claim 17, further including the step of sensing, by the motion sensor, a level of movement of the pool cleaner. 19. The method of claim 16, wherein the pool cleaner is a pressure-driven pool cleaner. 20. The method of claim 16, further including the step of directing water flow from a fluid path through the pool cleaner across the paddle wheel utilizing a flow director.
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