DE102022102651A1 - Support structure arrangement for a water basin - Google Patents

Abstract

A support construction arrangement 1 for a water basin W is proposed, with a plurality of partition elements 2 for erecting around the water basin W, with a plurality of connecting elements 5 for connecting the partition elements 2, with the partition elements 2 forming a first and a second border R1, R2 around the water basin W with the first border R1 being formed for direct abutment against the water basin W within the second border R2, the support structure assembly 1 comprising a plurality of transverse wall elements 3 for transversely connecting the first border R1 to the second border R2 for mutual support.

Description

The invention relates to a support structure arrangement for a water basin with the features of the preamble of claim 1.

Bathing in pools of water, in particular bathing pools or so-called whirlpools, for relaxation or as a leisure activity is becoming increasingly popular. The water basins are increasingly being used in private households both indoors and outdoors, e.g. in the garden or terrace, whereby the water basins, depending on the design and size, require a support surface, e.g. a foundation. For this reason, as well as for aesthetic reasons, outdoor pools are sunk into the ground or at least partially sunk. So that the water basin is additionally stabilized and so that, for example, the surrounding soil does not exert excessive forces on the water basin, support structures are installed around the water basin, which surround the water basin and are embedded in the soil. Although this type of fastening offers a high level of stability for the water basin, repair and/or maintenance work on the water basin can only be carried out to a very limited extent or not at all.

For example, the pamphlet shows EP 1 420 121 A2 such a structure for forming a vertically oriented wall, comprising a flexible front panel having a longitudinal axis, a transverse axis and a substantially continuous front surface, a flexible back panel arranged rearwardly and parallel to the front wall, and a plurality of transverse members connecting the front panel and connecting the backplate, the frontplate and the backplate defining an upwardly opening cavity therebetween for receiving filler material therein, the backplate having at least one longitudinally disposed, laterally deformable portion that accommodates the associated deformation of the backplate during adjustment of the arcuate configuration the structure allows.

The invention is based on the object of creating a support structure arrangement for a water basin, in particular for a bathing basin or the like, which is characterized by high stability and a simple structure, as well as unrestricted maintenance options for the water basin.

This object is achieved by a support structure arrangement for a water basin having the features of claim 1. Preferred or advantageous embodiments of the invention result from the dependent claims, the following description and/or the attached figures.

Within the scope of the invention, a supporting construction arrangement for a water basin, in particular for a bathing basin and/or a so-called whirlpool, is proposed. The support structure arrangement is preferably designed to be partially submerged with the water basin in a ground. In particular, in an installed state of the support structure arrangement, at least a part is formed and/or visibly arranged above the ground. The support construction arrangement can be arranged in a closed manner all the way around the water basin, the support construction arrangement preferably being designed as a border with a circumferential step surface for entering the water basin. For example, the support structure arrangement is arranged partially sunk into the ground with the water basin, the stepping surface of the support structure arrangement being designed to be elevated relative to a surface of the ground in order to enable a user to step in. The supporting structure arrangement preferably has a square plan, which has a square cut-out in the center for the water basin, which preferably itself has a square plan. The water basin is arranged in the recess of the support structure arrangement, the water basin preferably being arranged with its outer sides flush and/or closely adjacent to the support structure arrangement. The recess for the water basin is preferably open at the bottom so that the water basin stands on the ground and/or a support surface, e.g. a foundation. In principle, the recess of the support structure arrangement can be opened on one side, so that the support structure arrangement is designed in its basic form as a trough for the water basin, with the water basin standing on the support structure arrangement, so that the support structure arrangement itself is designed as a foundation for the water basin.

The support structure assembly includes a plurality of partition members for placement around the pool of water. The partition elements are preferably designed in their basic form as rectangular partition profiles, which can be arranged in particular perpendicularly on a surface to form a partition construction. For example, the partition elements have short and long sides, the partition elements preferably standing on the surface with one of their short sides. The partition elements preferably have a common dimension, so that they can be exchanged in their position around the water basin. Optionally, the partition elements have different dimensions, in particular under different short sides, so that the support structure arrangement is adaptable to the outer contours of the water basin. The partition elements are mutually connectable to form the support structure assembly. In particular, the support structure arrangement is designed to be individually adaptable to the water basin or to different dimensions and constructions of water basins by expanding partition elements.

The support structure arrangement has a plurality of connecting elements for connecting the partition elements. The connecting elements are preferably designed as plug connectors for attaching two or more partition elements. The connecting elements can preferably be arranged and/or fastened to corner regions of the partition elements. For example, the partition elements can be arranged end to end with their long sides, with one connecting element connecting two corner areas of two adjacent partition elements. In particular, one connecting element is arranged “above” and one connecting element “below” on the partition elements for connecting. The connecting elements can preferably be connected in a form-fitting manner to the partition elements. In particular, the connecting elements enclose the partition elements in the fastened state. For example, in the fastened state, the connecting elements encompass at least a section of the short side of the partition elements in order to create a positive and/or non-positive connection. The connecting elements preferably connect exactly two and/or exactly three and/or exactly four partition elements to one another. For example, the connecting element connects two partition elements straight in a line or angled in an L-shape. The connecting elements are preferably detachably connected, in particular non-destructively, to the partition elements.

It is also provided that the partition elements are connected to form a first and a second border around the water basin. In particular, the first and the second border have a rectangular outline, with the first border being designed for direct application to the water basin inside the second border. The first, inner, border in particular delimits the recess for the water basin, the second, outer, border being supported, for example, on the surrounding soil. In particular, the support constriction assembly includes a space between the first and second borders of partition panels. The second border is preferably at a distance from the first border of at least 20 cm, preferably at least 30 cm, in particular at least 35 cm.

According to the invention it is provided that the supporting structure arrangement has a plurality of transverse wall elements for transversely connecting the first border to the second border for mutual support. The transverse wall elements are in particular arranged at right angles to the partition elements. In particular, the transverse wall elements are arranged at the same distance from one another. The support structure assembly preferably includes a plurality of chambers, the plurality of chambers being formed by dividing the space between them by the bulkhead members. The several chambers are preferably designed to be free and/or evacuated, so that access to the corresponding partition elements and/or transverse wall elements is formed. For example, individual partition wall elements and/or transverse wall elements can be removed from the support structure arrangement for maintenance of the water basin and can be reused. It is advantageous that the support structure arrangement with several partition and transverse wall elements creates a water basin border which, on the one hand, supports the water basin and/or accommodates it in a load-bearing manner, in particular if the support structure arrangement is at least partially sunk into the ground together with the water basin. On the other hand, it makes it possible to access individual partition and/or transverse wall elements via the empty chambers, for example in order to remove individual partition elements for maintenance work on the water basin. The advantage here is that the two spaced borders with several transverse wall elements create a stable support structure which is still sufficiently stable despite the removal of individual elements. In addition, it is advantageous that the connecting elements create a reversible fastening of the movable wall and transverse wall elements, so that a simple and quick assembly and non-destructive dismantling of the support structure arrangement are possible. As a result, a support structure arrangement that is particularly cost-effective to assemble and a support structure arrangement that is easy to maintain is created.

It is optionally additionally provided that at least some of the connecting elements connect the transverse wall elements to the partition elements. A transverse wall element is preferably fastened together with at least one of the partition elements via at least one connecting element.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention it is provided that the transverse wall elements and the partition elements several Stützmo dule, in particular block-shaped and/or cuboid support modules, wherein the support modules are connected to one another circumferentially to border the water basin. In particular, the support structure arrangement can be adapted to the water basin by expanding support modules. In particular, a support module includes two partition elements and two transverse wall elements, with expansion by a further support module, these each share a transverse wall element. The support modules are fastened in particular by the connecting elements, which are preferably arranged on the outer corners of the support module. The support modules are connected to each other by the connecting elements so that they form a closed and coherently stable construction when edging the water basin.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the support structure arrangement has the plurality of support modules, the support modules each having an internal chamber, the chamber having an access opening at least on a top side of the support module. The chambers are in particular unfilled and/or empty. The upper side of the support module is to be understood in particular as a visible side and/or the side facing away from the standing surface. The access openings are square or rectangular. Provision can optionally be made for the chambers to be connected to one another by through-openings in the transverse wall elements. For example, connection lines, e.g. a power line and/or water line, are laid through the passage openings within the chambers and connected to the water basin. The advantage is that the empty chambers make it easier to remove individual partition or transverse wall elements. In addition, the chambers offer space for electronic and/or mechanical equipment of the water basin, e.g. pump, heating and/or lighting equipment. They can also be easily maintained by being arranged within the chambers. In addition, it is advantageous that the individual chambers or support modules have a high level of stability, so that no fill is required to fill the chambers for stabilization or weighting.

In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the support structure arrangement has a plurality of cover elements for covering the support modules, with the cover elements each being arranged on the upper side of the support modules to close the access opening. The cover elements are preferably designed as square or rectangular base plates. For example, the cover elements have a non-slip floor covering, which enables the user to enter the pool safely and easily. The cover elements are preferably designed to be watertight and/or impermeable to water, so that, for example, no spray water can penetrate into the chambers. In particular, the cover elements cover the movable wall and transverse wall elements, so that the several cover elements form a visible side of the support structure arrangement. The cover elements are preferably connected to the support modules in a positive and/or non-positive manner, with the cover elements being arranged in particular on the short sides of the partition and transverse wall elements. The cover elements can particularly preferably be removed again without being destroyed, so that a respective access opening, e.g. for repair work, can be uncovered.

In a preferred further development of the invention, it is provided that the cover elements each have a form-fitting contour for form-fitting connection to the support modules, the form-fitting contour being arranged on an underside of the cover element for insertion into the access opening. The form-fitting contour is preferably designed as a peripheral frame on the underside of the cover element, with the form-fitting contour preferably resting on four inner sides of the partition and transverse wall elements, so that they inhibit one another in a form-fitting manner. It is optionally provided that the form-fitting contour has a plurality of latching elements for non-positive and form-fitting connection, which prevent the cover element from being lifted off.

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the cover elements each have a base section for lining the support modules, with the base section being arranged on an upper side of the cover element. The floor sections are preferably square or rectangular and/or have a square or rectangular outline. The floor section preferably has the floor covering and/or is formed by this. The several floor sections are in particular arranged without gaps next to one another. The floor sections preferably have an area of at least 0.1 m ² , preferably at least 0.12 m ² , in particular at least or exactly 0.14 m ² .

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the several base sections of the cover elements form a coherent stepping surface for entering the water basin. The tread is designed all around the water basin. In particular, the tread forms a step for entering the pool of water. Preferably, the water basin a pool edge and/or a pool wall which extends beyond the tread surface. Alternatively, an upper edge of the water basin ends with the stepping surface.

Optionally, it can be provided that the support construction arrangement has a third border of partition elements and/or a further row of support modules, which are arranged around the previous ones. As a result, on the one hand, a more stable support structure arrangement is created, and on the other hand, a further row of cover elements can be arranged so that a larger stepping surface is formed. Optionally, it can additionally be provided that the stepping surface has two or more steps in order to make it easier to get into the water basin. For example, a number of cover elements are designed with different heights, so that a number of floor sections are offset in one plane in order to form a stepped tread surface. These cover elements can either be arranged circumferentially in an inner border of the water basin, or only partially formed on one side of the water basin as an entry side.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the bottom sections of the several cover elements have different shapes for the seamless assembly of the tread surface. The cover elements preferably have a square, rectangular and polygonal shape. For example, the corner-side cover elements have a smaller bottom section and/or a smaller base area than the cover elements that are arranged on one side length of the water basin. Fit is preferably to be understood as a floor plan of the cover elements and/or the base section.

Alternatively, the support structure assembly has a plurality of different deck members, the deck members including a square deck member, a rectangular deck member, and a polygonal deck member. The rectangular deck pieces are arranged along a side length of the support structure assembly, with the square deck pieces being located at the four corners of the support structure assembly. A polygonal cover part is arranged between the rectangular and the square cover parts. In particular, the polygonal deck part has a “corner cut” in its plan view. Due to the polygonal cover parts, an uninterrupted tread surface can be created at the transition from one side length to another side length, e.g. a side length offset by 90°, of the support construction arrangement.

In a preferred constructional embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the partition element has a rectangular cross section. In the fastened state, the rectangular partition elements are, in particular, with their long side perpendicular to the base.

In a specific embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the partition element has two opposite outer contact surfaces for contact with one or more adjacent partition elements and/or transverse wall elements. The outer contact surfaces are arranged on the long sides of the rectangular partition element. In the fastened state, the partition elements are in contact with one another with their outer contact surfaces, e.g. within the first and the second border, with the outer contact surfaces making contact with one partition side in the corners of the supporting structure arrangement.

In a further specification of the invention, it is provided that the partition element has a standing outer surface for standing on a base and an opposite upper edge outer surface for receiving the cover element. In principle, the alignment of the partition element can be rotated and/or the arrangement of the two outer contact surfaces as well as the outer surface of the stand and the outer surface of the upper edge can be exchanged. The outer surface of the stand is to be understood in particular as the short side of the partition element that contacts the ground. The cover element is supported on the partition elements via the plurality of upper edge outer surfaces and/or is carried by them. At least one section of the underside of the cover elements rests flat against the upper edge outer surfaces.

In a preferred constructional embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the partition element has a strut contour for stabilization, the strut contour being formed on a front side and/or a rear side of the partition element. The strut contour is preferably designed as a cross strut and/or as a type of “truss”. For example, the partition wall elements are designed as partition wall profiles, which essentially have a frame with several struts as the strut contour. Preferably, the strut contour is materially connected to the partition element and/or is made of a common material, e.g. plastic.

In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, provision is made for the partition element to have a plurality of receiving sections for receiving the connecting elements. The receiving sections are for the positive and/or non-positive attachment of the connecting elements formed on the partition elements. The receiving sections are in particular materially connected to the partition element.

In a specific embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the partition element has four, in particular precisely four, receiving sections, the receiving sections being arranged on four outer corner regions of the partition element. The partition element is preferably rectangular and has four corners and/or outer edges, the four corner areas encompassing these. The receiving sections are preferably formed along a section of the outer surfaces of the partition element. The receiving sections preferably have a rectangular outline.

In a further specification of the invention, it is provided that the receiving sections are designed as a cut-out indentation of the outer corner regions for the flush arrangement of the connecting elements. The receiving sections are in particular offset inwards on the partition elements, so that the connecting elements in the fastened state end flush at least with the outer surface of the upper edge or with the outer surface of the stand.

In a preferred constructional embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the receiving sections each have an insertion contour for the form-fitting attachment of the connecting elements. The insertion contour is preferably designed as a gap and/or incision in the partition element. The insertion contour is preferably formed transversely to the receiving section.

In a further constructional embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the connecting element has at least one plug-in contour for plugging into the insertion contour of the receiving sections. The plug-in contour is formed, for example, by a shaped and/or bent edge of the connecting element. In the fastened state, the connecting element encompasses the receiving section, with the plug-in contour being arranged within the plug-in contour for positive and/or non-positive connection.

In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that at least some of the connecting elements are designed as T-shaped plug connectors for connecting second partition elements to a transverse wall element. “T-shaped” is to be understood in particular as a connection of exactly three elements, which are each arranged offset by 90°. For example, in the fastened state, the T-shaped connector is placed on two partition elements arranged in a row, with the T-shaped connector fastening a transverse wall element perpendicular to the partition elements.

In a further constructive embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the T-shaped plug connector has a releasable fastening element for releasing the connection, in particular for non-destructive releasing the connection, with the transverse wall element. The fastening member is preferably designed so that it can be separated from a base body of the connecting element by means of a form-fitting connection. For example, the fastening member can be pushed into the base body for fastening, with the fastening member being able to be separated again from the base body in the fastened state without canceling the entire connection of the connecting element with the partition elements. It is advantageous that a partial dismantling of a transverse wall element is possible due to the detachable fastening element, so that maintenance work can be carried out, for example. In addition, two chambers can be brought together by removing a transverse wall element. Preferably, the support structure assembly includes both T-bar connectors and T-bar connectors with releasable fasteners.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that at least some of the connecting elements are designed as cross-shaped plug connectors for connecting second partition elements to two transverse wall elements. For example, such connectors are used in a corner of the first border to connect two partition elements at right angles and two transverse wall elements at right angles to one another.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that at least some of the connecting elements are designed as L-shaped plug connectors for the angled connection of two partition elements. The L-shaped connectors preferably connect two partition elements at a 90° angle to one another. For example, these connectors are located in the corners of the second enclosure where two side lengths of the support structure assembly meet. The L-shaped connector connects only two, in particular exactly two, partition elements together.

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention it is provided that the partition element is made of a plastic material. Preferably, the contact outer surfaces, the top edge outer surface, the stand outer surface, the Recording sections with the insertion contour and the strut contour of the partition element are made together from a common plastic material, these being produced, for example, in a common injection molding process.

In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the partition element and the transverse wall element are of identical design. The two elements are identical in terms of their basic shape and/or dimensions, so that the transverse wall elements and the partition elements are interchangeable. Like the partition elements, the transverse wall elements preferably have two opposite contact outer surfaces, an upper edge outer surface and a standing outer surface, four receiving sections each with an insertion contour and several strut contours, preferably on one side. Consequently, the elements do not differ from each other, the position of each element in the support structure arrangement determining its nature. It is advantageous that the movable wall elements and the transverse wall elements are interchangeable, with these in particular having the same receiving sections for fastening the connecting elements. As a result, a support structure arrangement is created which can be easily expanded with additional partition and transverse wall elements and can also be individually adapted to the shape of the water basin. For example, the water basin is rectangular in plan, with two side lengths of the support structure arrangement correspondingly having additional partition wall and transverse wall elements. Alternatively, the water basin has a square outline, so that all side lengths of the supporting structure arrangement are of the same length. In principle, the support structure arrangement can have any angular shape, e.g. an L-shape.

Alternatively, it is conceivable that the support structure arrangement is designed for a circular water basin, with the support structure arrangement having a polygonal, approximately round, basic shape. These are in particular the connecting elements such. e.g. the T-shaped connectors, the individual fastening members are formed with an angle greater than 90°, e.g. 110°, with respect to one another such that the first and second borders essentially form a circle.

• 1 eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Stützkonstruktionsanordnung für ein Wasserbecken mit mehreren Stellwandwandelementen, mit mehreren Deckelementen und mit mehreren Verbindungselementen als ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel;
• 2 einen Ausschnitt der Stützkonstruktionsanordnung aus 1 in einer Draufsicht mit mehreren Querwandelementen und mit mehreren Kammern als ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel;
• 3 eine Perspektivansicht eines Stellwand- und/oder Querwandelements mit mehreren Aufnahmeabschnitten als ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel;
• 4 eine perspektivische Untensicht des Deckelements aus 1 mit einer Formschlusskontur als ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel;
• 5a, b, c, /figref> Draufsichten des Deckelements mit unterschiedlichen Passformen als bevorzugte Ausführungsbeispiele;
• 6a, b, c, perspektivische Ansichten der Verbindungselemente aus 1 und 2 in verschiedenen Ausführungen als bevorzugte Ausführungsbeispiele,
• 7a eine Perspektivansicht eines Verbindungselements als ein Steckverbinder für zwei Stellwandelemente als ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel;
• 7b eine Perspektivansicht eines Befestigungsglieds für den Steckverbinder nach 7a als ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel.

Further features, advantages and effects of the invention result from the following description of preferred exemplary embodiments of the invention. show:

• 1 a perspective view of a support structure arrangement for a water basin with a plurality of partition wall elements, with a plurality of cover elements and with a plurality of connecting elements as a preferred exemplary embodiment;
• 2 a section of the support structure arrangement 1 in a top view with several transverse wall elements and with several chambers as a preferred embodiment;
• 3 a perspective view of a partition wall and / or transverse wall element with multiple receiving sections as a preferred embodiment;
• 4 a bottom perspective view of the cover element 1 with a form-fitting contour as a preferred embodiment;
• 5a,b,c , /figref> top views of the cover element with different fits as preferred embodiments;
• 6a,b,c , perspective views of the connecting elements 1 and 2 in various versions as preferred exemplary embodiments,
• 7a a perspective view of a connecting element as a connector for two partition elements as a preferred embodiment;
• 7b Figure 12 is a perspective view of a connector attachment member 7a as a preferred embodiment.

In the 1 a support structure arrangement 1 is shown in a perspective view as a first embodiment. The support structure arrangement 1 is shown in a slightly schematic representation with a water basin W indicated. The water basin W is designed as a square trough with four outer sides of equal length, the water basin W only being indicated with dashed lines. The supporting structure arrangement 1 is arranged around the water basin W in a circumferential manner so as to enclose the water basin W in a framing manner. The water basin W is designed, for example, as a so-called whirlpool, with at least one section of the outside of the water basin W protruding beyond the supporting structure arrangement 1 . Alternatively, a pool top edge of the water pools W is flush with a top side of the support structure arrangement 1 and/or ends “slightly” below it. The supporting structure arrangement 1 is arranged, for example, together with the water basin W or at least with a section of the water basin W, sunk into the ground (not shown). For example, a surface closes of the soil, such as a lawn, with the top of the support structure assembly 1 at ground level. For example, the entire support structure arrangement 1 is sunk into the ground, with only the top of the support structure arrangement 1 being visible. Alternatively, the support structure arrangement 1 and the water basin W together stand “freely” on a support surface, for example a concrete or gravel foundation, or are surrounded by a surrounding structure, for example a terrace structure.

The supporting structure arrangement 1 has a plurality of partition elements 2, which are arranged circumferentially around the water basin W in a first and in a second border R1, R2. The partition elements 2 are designed as rectangular partition profiles, e.g. as plastic profiles, which are arranged with their long sides perpendicular to a standing area. The first and second borders R1, R2 are spaced apart around the water basin W, with the first border R1 being positioned inside the second border R2.

The supporting structure arrangement 1 has a plurality of connecting elements 5 which are arranged between the partition elements 2 for connecting them. The connecting elements 5 are designed as plug-in connectors to be placed on and/or pushed onto the end faces of the partition element 2 . The connecting elements 5 are arranged between the individual partition elements 2 , the connecting elements 5 being fastened in corner areas of the partition elements 2 . For example, the partition elements 2 are "butt to end" and/or at least closely adjacent with their long sides in a row, with the connecting elements 5 gripping and connecting the partition elements 2 in each case at the corner areas. As a result, several straight partition segments are formed, which in turn are set up in a square around the water basin W and are connected to further connecting elements 5 .

The support structure arrangement 1 has a plurality of cover elements 4 which are arranged on the upper side of the support structure arrangement 1 and/or form it. The cover elements 4 are designed as floor panels, with the cover elements 4 resting on the upper edge of the partition elements 2 and/or being formed perpendicularly to the partition elements. The cover elements 4 are supported at least by the partition elements 2 of the first and the second border R1, R2, so that an intermediate space between them is closed at least on the upper side of the support structure arrangement 1. The cover elements 4 are arranged flush with one another around the water basin W, with the plurality of cover elements 4 forming a stepping surface for entering the water basin W. For example, a user can walk over the tread and/or use it as a step to make it easier to get into the water basin W.

The supporting structure arrangement 1 has a plurality of transverse wall elements 3 which are arranged transversely to the partition elements 2 and/or transversely between the first and the second border R1, R2. The transverse wall elements 3 are in the 1 hidden by the partition elements 2 shown. The transverse wall elements 3 are connected to the partition elements 2 by the plurality of connecting elements 5, so that the transverse wall elements 3 and the partition elements 2 support one another. The transverse wall elements 3 are arranged between the first and the second border R1, R2, the transverse wall elements 3 dividing the intermediate space into several chambers. The Chambers, in 1 covered by the cover elements 4 are empty and/or unfilled.

The support structure arrangement 1 is arranged around the water basin W for protection, in particular when these are arranged sunk into the ground, the support structure arrangement 1 protecting the water basin W, for example, from excessive forces from the ground. In addition, the support structure arrangement 1 creates a gap and/or ditch between the surrounding soil and the water basin W, so that access to the water basin W is formed, for example for maintenance work. For example, one or more deck members 4 forming the treads can be lifted and/or removed to reveal an access opening to the chambers. This means that electrical or mechanical equipment within the chambers, e.g. water or power lines, filter systems or pumps, can be serviced or retrofitted. Furthermore, by pulling off and/or removing the connecting elements 5, the respective partition elements 2 and transverse wall elements 3 can be removed in order to reach the water basin W directly, for maintenance work, for example. After removing the "upper" connecting elements 5, the partition and transverse wall elements 2, 3 can be lifted out of the "lower" connecting elements 5, which contact the support surface, for example to remove a partition element 2 from the first border R1 to expose a side wall or components of the water basin W to take. Despite the removal of individual elements, the support structure arrangement 1 has a high level of stability, since sufficient stability is provided, for example, by the second border R2.

In the 2 is a section of the support structure arrangement 1 in a plan view with the position wall elements 2, the transverse wall elements 3 and the connecting elements 5 are shown. the 2 shows a corner section of the support structure arrangement 1 and the water basin W. The cover elements 4 are not shown, so that a number of support modules 12 made up of a number of partition elements 2 and transverse wall elements 3 are shown. The support modules 12 are square or at least almost square in plan. Each support module 12 has two movable wall elements 2 and two transverse wall elements 3 , with the support module 12 sharing the transverse wall elements 3 with the adjacent support modules 12 . The support modules 12 are designed to be open on two sides. The support modules 12 are open towards the support surface (below) and are open on the opposite side (above). The support modules 12 each have a chamber K which is empty and/or unfilled. The chambers K are not filled with a filling material even after the assembly of the supporting structure arrangement 1 in order to allow access to the chambers K and/or the water basin W. The support structure arrangement 1 can be extended by any number of support modules 12, so that the support structure arrangement 1 can be adapted to an outer circumference of the water basin W. The support modules 12 form “blocks” which can be and/or can be connected to further support modules 12 by the connecting elements 5 .

In the 3 a partition element 2 is shown in a perspective view as a preferred exemplary embodiment. The partition element 2 is designed as a rectangular partition profile and has two long sides H1, H2 and two short sides B1, B2. The short side B2 forms the standing side and/or standing surface of the partition element 2, on which the partition element 2 stands in a fastened state on the support surface. The opposite short side B1 is suitable for accommodating the cover element 4 at least in sections. For this purpose, the partition element 2 has an upper edge outer surface 7a, which is arranged on the short side B1. On the opposite side there is a stand outer surface 7b, the surfaces being basically the same. Two outer contact surfaces 6a, b are arranged on the two long sides of the partition element 2, which are in contact with and/or connected to another outer contact surface or another section of a partition or transverse wall element 2, 3 when fastened.

The partition element 2 has a strut contour 8 which is formed on both sides of the partition element 2 . The strut contour 8 extends over the entire front and back of the partition element 2. For example, the strut contour 8 is the same on both sides. The strut contour 8 is designed as a kind of “truss” or as a plurality of cross braces, the partition element 2 and the strut contour 8 being made of a common material, e.g. As plastic are made. For example, these are produced together in a joint injection molding process. It is advantageous that the strut contour 8 additionally reinforces the partition element 2 so that, for example, the load of a person can be carried. In addition, it is advantageous that material can be saved by the strut contour 8, so that the partition element 2 can be produced inexpensively and in a lightweight construction. For example, the partition element 2 and/or its material has an additional fiber reinforcement, e.g. glass fiber or carbon fiber, in order to increase stability.

The partition element 2 has four receiving sections 9a, b, c, d, which are formed at the four corner areas or corners. The receiving sections 9a, b, c, d are designed in their basic form as blocks, with the receiving sections 9a, b, c, d each having a section on one of the short sides B1, B2 and a section on one of the long sides H1, H2 . The receiving sections 9a, b, c, d are designed as a connection partner for the connection element 5. For example, the connecting element 5 encompasses two or more receiving sections 9a, b, c, d of a plurality of partition or transverse wall elements 2, 3 in order to connect them to one another. The receiving sections 9a, b, c, d are offset inwards and/or have a recess so that the connecting element 5 is flush with the partition element 2, e.g.

The receiving sections 9a, b, c, d each have an insertion contour 10a, b, c, d, which are formed transversely to the short sides B1, B2. The insertion contour 10a, b, c, d is designed as slots and/or columns for reaching behind the connecting elements 5. For example, a plug-in contour of the connecting element 5 can be arranged within the plug-in contour 10a, b, c, d in order to create a form-fitting connection.

The transverse wall element 3 is in particular like that in 3 shown partition element 2 is formed. Like the partition element 2, the transverse wall element 3 has a rectangular basic shape with two long and two short sides H1, H2, B1, B2, the two outer contact surfaces 6a, 6b, the outer standing surface 7b, the upper edge outer surface 7a, the strut contour 8 and the four receiving sections 9a, b, c, d each with an insertion contour 10a, b, c, d. Due to the same dimensions and design, the transverse wall elements 3 and the partition elements 2 be exchanged with each other. Alternatively, the transverse wall elements 3 are designed like the partition elements 2, but have different dimensions. For example, the short sides B1, B2 of the transverse wall element 3 are shorter than those of the partition element 2.

In the 4 a cover element 4 is shown in a perspective bottom view. The basic shape of the cover element 4 is rectangular, with the cover element 4 in 4 has a rectangular fit Y. According to the exemplary embodiment, the cover element 4 has a form-fitting contour 11 for form-fitting connection. The form-fitting contour 11 is arranged on an underside of the cover element 4 in order to engage in the access opening in the fastened state and to enter into a form-fitting connection with the partition elements 2 and the transverse wall elements 3 . The form-fitting contour 11 is designed as an inner frame for insertion into the access opening, with the cover element 4 being arranged with its underside on the upper edge outer surfaces 7a of the partition elements 2 or transverse wall elements 3 in the fastened state. The cover element 4 has a further strut contour. Alternatively, the form-fitting contour has a strut to reinforce the cover element 4 . For example, the cover element 4 is produced together with the form-fitting contour 11 and the further strut contour or strut from a common material, for example plastic, so that these are connected to one another in a material-to-material manner.

In the 5a , 5b , 5c cover elements 4 are shown in a plan view. The cover elements 4 have a floor section 13 which has a floor covering 14 and/or is formed by this. The plurality of floor sections 13 form the tread surface in the fastened state. The floor covering 14 is designed, for example, as a braided or woven plastic floor or has a corresponding visual appearance. For example, the floor covering 14 is non-slip and moisture-resistant and/or weather-resistant.

The cover elements 4 have different fits Y, X, E, F, with the cover plate in 5a has a square fit X. The cover elements 4 in the 5b and 5c have a rectangular basic shape, these having a bottom section 13 with a "cut corner". Accordingly, the cover element 4 in 5b a left fitting E and the cover element 4 according to FIG 5c a right fit F on. The cover elements 4 have, for example, the fits Y, X, E, F in order to form a circumferentially closed and/or uninterrupted tread surface. The cover elements 4 with the different fits Y, X, E, F are in the fastened state as in 1 shown arranged.

In the 1 the different fits Y, X, E, F are shown in the fastened state, with the square fit X being arranged in the four corners of the support structure arrangement 1. Starting from this, a cover element 4 with a "cut corner" follows in a clockwise direction, the right fit F. This is followed by several cover elements 4 with a rectangular fit Y, until a cover element 4 in front of the next corner with a square fit X is a cover element 4 with a left fit E follows. This sequence is repeated around the entire support structure arrangement 1.

In the 6a until 7b are shown in perspective views connecting elements 5 in preferred embodiments. the 6a shows a connecting element 5 for fastening two partition elements 2 to a transverse wall element 3. The connecting element 5 is designed as a T-shaped connector O, which has three fastening sections 15a, b, c. The fastening section 15b is offset by 90° to accommodate a transverse wall element 3 perpendicular to the fastening section 15a, with the fastening section 15c being formed by 180° to extend partition elements 2 in a row to the fastening section 15a. The fastening sections 15a, b, c are designed as hoods or caps for arrangement on the receiving sections 9a, b, c, d, with the fastening sections 15a, b, c each having a plug-in contour 16 for positive connection with the insertion contour 10a, b, c, d. The plug-in contour 16 is in the form of a transverse wall, which is only half the height of the surrounding walls.

In the case of the connecting element 5, there is a gap between the partition elements 2 between the fastening sections 15a and c when the partition elements 2 are inserted. A screen (not shown) can be used to cover the gap, the screen being fastened to the connecting element 5, in particular being snapped in can.

In the 6b a connecting element 5 is shown as a cross-shaped connector P for connecting two partition elements 2 with two transverse wall elements 3 . This has four fastening sections 15a, b, c, d, each with a plug-in contour 16. The fastening sections 15a, b, c, d are arranged in a 0°, 90°, 180° and a 270° position.

In the 6c a connecting element 5 is shown as an L-shaped connector Q for connecting two partition elements 2 . This has two fastening sections 15a, b, each with a plug-in contour 16. The L-shaped connector Q connects, for example, two partition elements 2 at right angles to each other.

In the 7a and 7b Another preferred exemplary embodiment of the connecting element 5 is shown, with an alternative or optionally supplementary embodiment of the T-shaped plug connector O being shown in particular. The connecting element 5 shown is suitable for connecting three elements, for example two partition elements 2 and one transverse wall element 3, such as the T-shaped connector O, but this has a detachable fastening member 18. The connecting element 5 is designed as an extension element 17, which has a straight base body with two fastening sections 15a, c arranged in a 180° position, each with a plug-in contour 16. In principle, the extension element 17 can be used to arrange two partition elements 2 in a row, with the attachment member 18 being attachable to the extension element 17 for expansion. The extension element 17 has a receiving opening 19 which is arranged centrally between the two fastening sections 15a, c. The receiving opening 19 has a rectangular outline, with the fastening member 18 having an adapter section 20 for positive connection with the extension element 17 . The adapter section 20 is designed to be insertable into the receiving opening 19, so that the extension element 17 is and/or can be expanded by a further fastening section 15b. In the fastened state of the extension element 17 with the fastening member 18, the fastening sections 15a, b, c are arranged in a 0°, 90° and 180° position, as in the case of the T-shaped plug connector O. It is advantageous that, for example, an element, for example a transverse wall element 3, can be detached from the connection without destroying it, without a connection between two elements, for example two partition elements 2, being dissolved.

A preferred arrangement of the different connectors O, P, Q or the extension element 17 with the fastening member 18 is shown in FIG 2 shown. In the 2 are in each case a T-shaped connector O and an extension element 17 with attachment member 18 opposite, wherein the T-shaped connector O are arranged in the first border R1 and / or attached. The L-shaped connector Q is located in the one shown corner of the support structure assembly 1, and this fastens two partition members 2 of the second enclosure R2. Opposite this, a cross-shaped connector P is arranged in a corner of the first enclosure R1 to connect two partition elements 2 of the first enclosure R1 at a right angle and additionally accommodate two cross-wall elements 3 for connection to the second enclosure R2. In the 2 only the connecting elements are shown in the plan view, which are arranged “above” on the partition wall and transverse wall elements 2, 3 for attachment. Basically, further connecting elements 5, as in 1 shown, arranged between the partition wall and transverse wall elements 2, 3 and the support surface, ie "below". These can have a common arrangement as “above” or alternatively any other arrangement.

Reference List

1

support structure arrangement

2

partition element

3

transverse wall elements

4

cover element

5

fastener

6a, b

contact outer surface

7a

top edge outer surface

7b

booth exterior

8th

bracing contour

9a,b,c,d

recording section

10a,b,c,d

insertion contour

11

form-fitting contour

12

support module

13

bottom section

14

flooring

15a,b,c,d

attachment sections

16

attachment section

17

extension element

18

fastener

19

intake opening

20

adapter section

K

chamber

W

water basin

R1

first border

R2

second border

B1, B2

short page

H1, H2

long page

X

square fit

Y

rectangular fit

E

left fit

f

right fit

O

T-shaped connector

P

cross connector

Q

L-shaped connector

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Patent Literature Cited

• EP1420121A2 [0003]

Claims (24)

Support structure arrangement (1) for a water basin (W), with a plurality of partition elements (2) for erecting around the water basin (W), with a plurality of connecting elements (5) for connecting the partition elements (2), the partition elements (2) forming a first and a second border (R1, R2) around the water basin (W), the first border (R1) being designed to bear directly against the water basin (W) inside the second border (R2), characterized in that the supporting structure arrangement ( 1) having a plurality of transverse wall elements (3) for transversely connecting the first border (R1) to the second border (R2) for mutual support. Support structure arrangement (1) after claim 1 , characterized in that at least some of the connecting elements (5) connect the transverse wall elements (3) to the partition elements (2). Support structure arrangement (1) after claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the transverse wall elements (3) and the partition elements (2) form a plurality of support modules (12), the support modules (12) for edging the water basin (W) being peripherally connected to one another. Support structure arrangement (1) after claim 3 , characterized in that the support modules (12) each have an internal chamber (K), wherein the chamber (K) has an access opening at least on an upper side of the support module (12). Support structure arrangement (1) after claim 4 , characterized in that the support structure arrangement (1) comprises a plurality of cover elements (4) for covering the support modules (12), the cover elements (4) each being arranged on top of the support modules (12) for closing the access opening. Support structure arrangement (1) after claim 5 , characterized in that the cover elements (4) each have a form-fitting contour (11) for form-fitting connection to the support modules (12), the form-fitting contour (11) being arranged on an underside of the cover element (4) for insertion into the access opening. Support structure arrangement (1) after claim 5 or 6 , characterized in that the cover elements (4) each have a bottom section (13) for lining the support modules (12), wherein the bottom section (13) is arranged on an upper side of the cover element (4). Support structure arrangement (1) after claim 7 , characterized in that the plurality of floor sections (13) of the cover elements (4) form a coherent step surface for entering the water basin (W). Support structure arrangement (1) after claim 8 , characterized in that the bottom sections (13) of the several cover elements (4) have different shapes (X, Y, E, F) for the seamless assembly of the tread. Support structure arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the partition element (2) has a rectangular cross-section. Support structure arrangement (1) after claim 10 , characterized in that the partition element (2) has two opposite contact outer surfaces (6a, 6b) for application to one or more adjacent partition elements (2) and/or transverse wall elements (3). Support structure arrangement (1) after claim 10 or 11 , characterized in that the partition element (2) has a standing outer surface (7b) for standing on a base and an opposite upper edge outer surface (7a) for receiving the cover element (4). Support structure arrangement (1) according to one of Claims 10 until 12 , characterized in that the partition element (2) has a strut contour (8) for stabilization, the strut contour (8) being formed on a front side and/or a rear side of the partition element (2). Support structure arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the partition element (2) has a plurality of receiving sections (9a, b, c, d) for receiving the connecting elements (5). Support structure arrangement (1) after Claim 14 , characterized in that the partition element (2) has four receiving sections (9a, b, c, d), the receiving sections (9a, b, c, d) being arranged in four outer corner regions of the partition element (2). Support structure arrangement (1) after claim 15 , characterized in that the receiving sections (9a, b, c, d) are designed as a recess depression of the outer corner areas for flush arrangement of the connecting elements (5). Support structure arrangement (1) after claim 15 or 16 , characterized in that the receiving sections (9a, b, c, d) each have an insertion contour (10a, b, c, d) for the form-fitting attachment of the connecting elements (5). Support structure arrangement (1) after Claim 17 , characterized in that the connecting element (5) has at least one plug-in contour (16) for plugging into the plug-in contour (1 0a, b, c, d) of the receiving sections (9a, b, c, d). Support structure arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least some of the connecting elements (5) are designed as T-shaped plug connectors (O) for connecting second partition elements (2) to a transverse wall element (3). Support structure arrangement (1) after claim 19 , characterized in that the T-shaped connector (O) has a releasable fastening member for releasing the connection with the bulkhead element (3). Support structure arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least some of the connecting elements (5) are designed as cross-shaped plug connectors (P) for connecting second partition elements (2) to two transverse wall elements (3). Support structure arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least some of the connecting elements are designed as L-shaped plug connectors (Q) for the angled connection of two partition elements (2). Support structure arrangement (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the partition element (2) is made of a plastics material. Support structure arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the partition element (2) and the transverse wall element (3) are of identical design.

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