EP0779401A1 - Covering device for part of a pool, i.e. a swimming pool, such as stair or similar - Google Patents

Covering device for part of a pool, i.e. a swimming pool, such as stair or similar Download PDF

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EP0779401A1
EP0779401A1 EP96440106A EP96440106A EP0779401A1 EP 0779401 A1 EP0779401 A1 EP 0779401A1 EP 96440106 A EP96440106 A EP 96440106A EP 96440106 A EP96440106 A EP 96440106A EP 0779401 A1 EP0779401 A1 EP 0779401A1
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  • the invention relates to a basin part covering device, of the swimming pool type, such as a staircase or the like, constituting a projection at the level of a main longitudinal border of said basin.
  • the present invention relates, more particularly, to the field of means for covering basins, such as swimming pools, in particular made from a sheet of flexible material.
  • pool covering devices of the swimming pool type are already known, in the form of a cover made of a flexible material. Such covering devices are distinguished either by their specific properties, or by reason of more technical characteristics which allow them to meet particular criteria, in particular security.
  • covering devices also called winter covers, which can be in the form of a net or an opaque cover which is just stretched using peripheral bungee cords, above of the pelvis.
  • the bubble cover which usually rests on the surface of the water and which aims to promote the transfer of calories, produced by solar energy, to the pool water.
  • the cover consisting of a sheet of flexible material, is provided at a distance regular, of support bars extending transversely above the basin by resting on the longitudinal edges of the latter.
  • one of these bars located at one end of the basin is provided with a nozzle in the form of an operating square on which a manually controlled drive mechanism can be threaded. or motorized.
  • a manually controlled drive mechanism can be threaded. or motorized.
  • the latter has a protrusion laterally, that is to say, in a direction substantially transverse to that of the longitudinal axis of the pelvis and therefore of the axis of winding and unwinding of the cover, it is problematic to cover these parts corresponding, most frequently, to stairs or the like.
  • this section of lateral cover sheet also tends to be damaged very quickly so that it is necessary to replace it more frequently.
  • the part forming the protrusion further creates a discontinuity at the longitudinal edges of the pelvis. Also, it is necessary to replace, in the absence of a border, a support profile on which are able to rest, at the height of their corresponding end, the support bars of the main cover. This also allows progression continuous of these support bars along the longitudinal edges of the basin during winding and unwinding of said cover.
  • the invention relates to a device for covering a portion of the pool, of the pool type, such as a staircase or the like constituting a protuberance at the level of a main longitudinal border of this pool, characterized in that it comprises a support bar capable of extending in the extension of said main longitudinal edge above the part constituting the protrusion, to this support bar being secured, by appropriate means, a cover sheet made of a flexible material the dimensions corresponding to those of said part forming the projection, at the peripheral edge of this cover sheet, the latter being equipped with tensioning means, of the strap, bungee cord or similar type, means being, moreover, provided for immobilizing said support bar relative to the main longitudinal edge of the basin on which it rests at its extremities.
  • the means for immobilizing the support profile relative to the longitudinal edge of the basin are in the form of means for fixing the ends of said profile on said longitudinal edges.
  • said immobilization means are constituted by means for securing in a retractable manner, said support profile to the corresponding longitudinal edge of the main cover covering said basin.
  • the advantages obtained thanks to this invention consist in that the covering of a part forming a lateral projection, at the level of a basin such as a swimming pool, is done with great ease and, in all cases, does not constitute any discomfort during the operations of covering and uncovering the main part of this basin.
  • the covering device, according to the invention being independent of the main cover. Consequently, it can be easily rolled up and unrolled, whether it is a bar cover, a solar cover or even a winter cover.
  • the present invention seeks to solve a problem of covering pool 1 of the pool type.
  • a basin 1 has a longitudinal 2 and transverse direction 3. It is moreover delimited by main longitudinal edges 4, 5 and transverse edges 6, 7.
  • the present invention is in no way limited to such a configuration, knowing, for example, that it also relates , ovoid, kidney-shaped or other basins.
  • a main cover 8 in the form of a sheet of flexible material, of the tarpaulin, net or similar type.
  • a main cover is deployed above the basin 1, in its longitudinal direction 2.
  • it can be provided rollable or foldable accordion.
  • wintering covers 8 which frequently take the form of a net or an opaque cover which is just stretched, using of bungee cords, on the periphery of the basin 1.
  • solar blankets known as bubble blankets, are known, which frequently rest on water, knowing that there are also solar blankets capable of being stretched out. - above the basin and having the function of ensuring a larger cushion of hot air limiting heat loss at night.
  • Figure 1 illustrates a particular type of cover and said security, comprising a plurality of transverse bars 9 extending, equidistantly, transversely above the basin 1 while coming to rest, at their ends, on the edges longitudinal main 4, 5 of the latter.
  • cover sheet made of a flexible material which has just been tensioned, at the periphery, using straps, bungee cords or the like.
  • a covering device allowing the user to cover, independently, this part 10 of the pelvis 1. This corresponds, to a vision of things which is contrary to what was done, until then, and which consisted in equipping the main cover 8, at its lateral border 11, with a piece of sheet of overlap with the dimensions adjusted to said part 10 and which we have just extended, above the latter using bungee cords.
  • the covering device according to the invention is distinguished by a support bar 12 capable of extending in the extension of the main longitudinal edge 4, above said part 10 constituting the lateral projection at the level of the pelvis. 1.
  • a support bar 12 capable of extending in the extension of the main longitudinal edge 4, above said part 10 constituting the lateral projection at the level of the pelvis. 1.
  • this support bar 12 is made integral, by appropriate means 13, a cover sheet of flexible material 14 whose dimensions correspond to those of the part 10 to be covered.
  • this cover sheet 14 further comprises means 16 making it possible to put them under tension, such as straps, bungee cords or the like.
  • means 17 are provided for immobilizing said support bar 12 relative to the main longitudinal edge 4 on which it rests at its ends 18, 19.
  • the covering device according to the invention combines all the characteristics enabling it to meet the required safety criteria. in terms of bar cover.
  • FIG. 3 a simplified embodiment of the means 17 for immobilizing the support bar 12 on the main longitudinal edge 4 of the basin 1.
  • Such immobilization means 17 are, in fact, in the form of pitons 20 passing through openings 21 machined in the ends 18, 19 of said support bar 12 and inserted into holes 22 drilled in said main longitudinal edge 4, for example in the copings as illustrated in FIG. 3.
  • said support bar 12 is immobilized on the main longitudinal edge 4 of the basin 1 by making it integral with the main cover 8 by means of retractable connecting means of which we can envisage different embodiments , for example in the form of straps, bungee cords, snaps, hooks or the like.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a more particular embodiment in the context of a bar cover 8.
  • some of the transverse bars 9 of the latter rest, at the level of their end 23, on the support bar 12.
  • the The transverse bars concerned can be provided, precisely at this end 23 and on their underside 24, with a notch 25 in which the support bar 12 is housed so as to immobilize it on the longitudinal edge.
  • the tensioning means 16 of this covering sheet 14 can, in themselves, ensure the immobility of the support bar 12, especially when they are suitably distributed at the peripheral edge 15.
  • connection between the covering sheet 14 and the support bar 12 can be envisaged in different ways.
  • said cover sheet 14 can be provided with a sheath for accommodating this support bar 12. It is also possible to equip this cover sheet 14 with a rod capable of being inserted in a groove 26 arranged at level of the profile constituting the support bar 12. Such an embodiment is more particularly visible in FIGS. 3 and 4. It will be noted, in this regard, that it is advantageous to design this profile constituting a support bar 12, symmetrically relative to its vertical median plane 27, allowing its reversibility.
  • the section of this profile is determined so that its inertia is sufficient to withstand a given load, for example the weight of an individual.
  • said support bar 12 comprises, at its ends 18, 19, parts 28, 29 of thickness 30 as reduced as possible.
  • these parts 28, 29 can be in the form of end fittings 31 fitted at the ends of the profile, in particular aluminum, corresponding to the support bar 12. In the case where the profile is provided with grooves 26, these these extend, preferably, at the end pieces 31.
  • the present invention advantageously solves the problem which, usually, the overlapping of parts forming protuberances, laterally, at the level of pools of the swimming pool type.
  • the covering of such a part no longer constitutes, as in the past, a discomfort for the winding, for example, of a cover with bars coming to cover the main part of this basin 1.
  • the support bar 12 can advantageously constitute means for winding the covering sheet 14. It is therefore no longer necessary, in this case, to fold this sheet covering 14 on the main cover 8. Which previously represented a real danger for the user.
  • cover sheet 14 it was specified above that it was conformed to the dimensions of part 10 of the basin 1. However, contrary to what has been shown in FIG. 2, this cover sheet 14 will preferably retain a parallelepiped shape which facilitates the design of the hem on the periphery.
  • said cover sheet 14 being completely independent of the sheet of flexible material defining the main cover 8 it can be made of a sufficiently strong and thick material avoiding to double it at its peripheral edge intended to rest on the edge of the basin, for example, on the copings.
  • a parallelepiped shape facilitates the design.

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The extension is designed to cover a section adjacent to the main pool, e.g. steps. The extension consists of a supporting bar (12) which lies in line with the edge (4) of the swimming pool. It is provided with fastenings for an additional covering layer (14) which corresponds in shape to the adjacent pool section (10). The edge (15) of the additional covering layer (14) is equipped with tensioners (16) in the form of straps or elastic strips. The supporting bar is equipped with spikes or other fastenings to fix it relative to the pool edge (4).

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L'invention concerne un dispositif de recouvrement de partie de bassin, du type piscine, tel que d'un escalier ou analogue, constituant une excroissance au niveau d'une bordure longitudinale principale dudit bassin.The invention relates to a basin part covering device, of the swimming pool type, such as a staircase or the like, constituting a projection at the level of a main longitudinal border of said basin.

La présente invention concerne, plus particulièrement, le domaine des moyens de recouvrement de bassins, tels que des piscines, notamment constitués à base d'une feuille en matériau souple.The present invention relates, more particularly, to the field of means for covering basins, such as swimming pools, in particular made from a sheet of flexible material.

L'on connaît déjà plusieurs dispositifs de recouvrement de bassin du type piscine, sous forme d'une couverture en un matériau souple. De tels dispositifs de recouvrement se distinguent, soit par leurs propriétés spécifiques, soit en raison de caractéristiques plus techniques qui leur permettent de satisfaire à des critères particuliers notamment de sécurité.Several pool covering devices of the swimming pool type are already known, in the form of a cover made of a flexible material. Such covering devices are distinguished either by their specific properties, or by reason of more technical characteristics which allow them to meet particular criteria, in particular security.

Ainsi, il est connu des dispositifs de recouvrement, encore dénommés couvertures d'hivernage, qui peuvent se présenter sous forme d'un filet ou d'une couverture opaque que l'on vient tendre à l'aide de sandows périphériques, au-dessus du bassin. Il est également connu la couverture à bulles qui repose habituellement sur la surface de l'eau et qui a pour but de favoriser le transfert des calories, produites par l'énergie solaire, à l'eau de la piscine.Thus, it is known covering devices, also called winter covers, which can be in the form of a net or an opaque cover which is just stretched using peripheral bungee cords, above of the pelvis. It is also known the bubble cover which usually rests on the surface of the water and which aims to promote the transfer of calories, produced by solar energy, to the pool water.

En outre, dans la catégorie des dispositifs de recouvrement de bassins qui sont en mesure de satisfaire à des critères de sécurité, l'on connaît, tout particulièrement, les couvertures à barres. Plus précisément, la couverture, constituée par une feuille en un matériau souple, est pourvue à distance régulière, de barres supports s'étendant transversalement au-dessus du bassin en reposant sur les bordures longitudinales de ce dernier.In addition, in the category of basin covering devices which are able to meet safety criteria, bars are particularly known. More specifically, the cover, consisting of a sheet of flexible material, is provided at a distance regular, of support bars extending transversely above the basin by resting on the longitudinal edges of the latter.

De manière à faciliter le bâchage et le débâchage d'une piscine, ces différents types de dispositifs de recouvrement sont, souvent, enroulables. Notamment dans les deux premiers cas de figure, l'on dispose, fréquemment, d'un rouleau monté en rotation, sur des supports, le cas échéant munis de moyens de roulement. Par conséquent, grâce à des moyens d'entraînement appropriés, la commande en rotation du rouleau permet d'obtenir l'enroulement progressif sur ce dernier, de la couverture.In order to facilitate the covering and uncovering of a swimming pool, these different types of covering devices are often rollable. In particular in the first two cases, there is often a roller mounted for rotation on supports, if necessary provided with rolling means. Consequently, by means of suitable drive means, the rotation control of the roller makes it possible to obtain progressive winding on the latter, of the cover.

Dans le cadre d'une couverture à barres, l'une de ces barres située à une extrémité du bassin, est pourvue d'un embout sous forme d'un carré de manoeuvre sur lequel peut être enfilé un mécanisme d'entraînement à commande manuelle ou motorisée. Ainsi, en entraînant en rotation cette barre support, celle-ci progresse le long des bordures longitudinales du bassin d'où résulte l'enroulement de la couverture. L'on comprend, d'ores et déjà, que dans ce cas de figure, il est préférable que cet enroulement s'effectue de manière aussi régulière que possible, pour éviter que la couverture ne se décale, progressivement, par rapport au bassin. En effet, dans un tel cas de figure et au moment même de déployer, à nouveau ladite couverture, celle-ci a tendance à partir de travers au-dessus du bassin et très vite les barres supports ne reposent plus, à l'une de leurs extrémités, sur la bordure longitudinale dudit bassin de sorte que la couverture plonge à l'intérieur de ce dernier.In the context of a bar cover, one of these bars located at one end of the basin is provided with a nozzle in the form of an operating square on which a manually controlled drive mechanism can be threaded. or motorized. Thus, by driving this support bar in rotation, it progresses along the longitudinal edges of the pelvis, from which the cover is wound. It is already understood that in this case, it is preferable that this winding is carried out as regularly as possible, to prevent the cover from shifting, gradually, relative to the basin. Indeed, in such a scenario and at the very moment of deploying said cover again, it tends to go awry above the pelvis and very quickly the support bars no longer rest, at one of their ends, on the longitudinal edge of said basin so that the cover plunges inside the latter.

Aussi, en cas d'enroulement irrégulier, il est nécessaire, fréquemment, lors du déroulement de la couverture, de réajuster, à plusieurs reprises, le positionnement de ladite couverture par rapport au bassin.Also, in case of irregular winding, it is necessary, frequently, during the course of the cover, to readjust, several times, the positioning of said cover relative to the pelvis.

Si, à présent, ce dernier comporte une excroissance latéralement, c'est-à-dire, suivant une direction sensiblement transversale à celle de l'axe longitudinal du bassin et donc de l'axe d'enroulement et de déroulement de la couverture, cela pose problème que de recouvrir ces parties correspondant, le plus fréquemment, à des escaliers ou analogues.If, at present, the latter has a protrusion laterally, that is to say, in a direction substantially transverse to that of the longitudinal axis of the pelvis and therefore of the axis of winding and unwinding of the cover, it is problematic to cover these parts corresponding, most frequently, to stairs or the like.

Pour l'heure on se contente de fixer, latéralement, sur la couverture, un morceau de feuille en matériau souple, aux dimensions correspondant à celles de la partie définissant l'excroissance. Ainsi, en cours d'enroulement de la couverture, ce morceau de feuille de recouvrement latéral est rabattu au-dessus de la partie principale. Or, cette surépaisseur créée localement et latéralement au niveau de la couverture conduit, forcément, à un enroulement non régulier de cette dernière et des difficultés pour la repositionner à nouveau au-dessus du bassin lors de son déploiement.For the moment we are content to fix, laterally, on the cover, a piece of sheet of flexible material, with dimensions corresponding to those of the part defining the protuberance. Thus, during the winding of the cover, this piece of lateral cover sheet is folded over the main part. However, this additional thickness created locally and laterally at the level of the cover necessarily leads to an irregular winding of the latter and difficulties in repositioning it again above the basin during its deployment.

De plus, l'on observera qu'il n'est pas toujours aisé de rabattre la feuille de recouvrement latéral au-dessus de la couverture, en prenant garde qu'elle ne forme de plis. Cette opération est en tous les cas dangereuse pour l'opérateur qui peut, à tout moment, tomber dans le bassin.In addition, it will be observed that it is not always easy to fold the lateral cover sheet over the cover, taking care that it does not form folds. This operation is in any case dangerous for the operator who can, at any time, fall into the basin.

Dans le cas particulier d'une couverture à barres, ce tronçon de feuille de recouvrement latéral a tendance, également, à s'abîmer très rapidement de sorte qu'il convient de procéder à son remplacement de manière plus fréquente.In the particular case of a bar cover, this section of lateral cover sheet also tends to be damaged very quickly so that it is necessary to replace it more frequently.

La partie formant l'excroissance crée en outre, une discontinuité au niveau des bords longitudinaux du bassin. Aussi, il est nécessaire de substituer, à l'absence de bordure, un profilé support sur lequel sont à même de reposer, à hauteur de leur extrémité correspondante, les barres supports de la couverture principale. Cela permet, en outre, une progression continue de ces barres supports le long des bords longitudinaux du bassin en cours d'enroulement et de déroulement de ladite couverture.The part forming the protrusion further creates a discontinuity at the longitudinal edges of the pelvis. Also, it is necessary to replace, in the absence of a border, a support profile on which are able to rest, at the height of their corresponding end, the support bars of the main cover. This also allows progression continuous of these support bars along the longitudinal edges of the basin during winding and unwinding of said cover.

Aussi, l'on remarquera qu'il est nécessaire, dans tous les cas, de retirer et de reposer, systématiquement, ledit profilé support après chaque enroulement de la couverture et avant déploiement de cette dernière.Also, it will be noted that it is necessary, in all cases, to remove and rest, systematically, said support profile after each winding of the cover and before deployment of the latter.

La présente invention se veut à même de répondre, de manière avantageuse, aux problèmes précités. Par conséquent, cette invention a pour but :

  • d'éviter un enroulement et un déroulement irrégulier de la couverture principale d'un bassin même si celui-ci comporte une excroissance latérale qu'il convient de recouvrir également ;
  • empêcher une détérioration accélérée du dispositif de recouvrement correspondant à la partie créant l'excroissance latérale au niveau du bassin ;
  • faciliter la pose et la dépose de ce dispositif de recouvrement et rendre, dans tous les cas, ces opérations non dangereuses.
The present invention is intended to be able to respond advantageously to the aforementioned problems. Consequently, the object of this invention is:
  • avoid winding and uneven unwinding of the main cover of a pool even if it has a lateral protrusion that should also be covered;
  • prevent accelerated deterioration of the covering device corresponding to the part creating the lateral protuberance at the level of the pelvis;
  • facilitate the installation and removal of this covering device and make these operations non-dangerous in all cases.

A cet effet, l'invention concerne un dispositif de recouvrement de partie de bassin, du type piscine, tel que d'un escalier ou analogue constituant une excroissance au niveau d'une bordure longitudinale principale de ce bassin, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte une barre support à même de s'étendre dans le prolongement de ladite bordure longitudinale principale au-dessus de la partie constituant l'excroissance, à cette barre support étant solidarisée, par des moyens appropriés, une feuille de recouvrement en un matériau souple aux dimensions correspondant à celles de ladite partie formant l'excroissance, en bordure périphérique de cette feuille de recouvrement, celle-ci étant équipée de moyens de mise sous tension, du type sangle, sandow ou analogue, des moyens étant, en outre, prévus pour immobiliser ladite barre support par rapport à la bordure longitudinale principale du bassin sur laquelle elle repose au niveau de ses extrémités.To this end, the invention relates to a device for covering a portion of the pool, of the pool type, such as a staircase or the like constituting a protuberance at the level of a main longitudinal border of this pool, characterized in that it comprises a support bar capable of extending in the extension of said main longitudinal edge above the part constituting the protrusion, to this support bar being secured, by appropriate means, a cover sheet made of a flexible material the dimensions corresponding to those of said part forming the projection, at the peripheral edge of this cover sheet, the latter being equipped with tensioning means, of the strap, bungee cord or similar type, means being, moreover, provided for immobilizing said support bar relative to the main longitudinal edge of the basin on which it rests at its extremities.

Selon un premier mode de réalisation, les moyens pour immobiliser le profilé support par rapport à la bordure longitudinale du bassin, se présentent sous forme de moyens de fixation des extrémités dudit profilé sur lesdites bordures longitudinales.
Selon un autre mode de réalisation, lesdits moyens d'immobilisation sont constitués par des moyens pour solidariser de manière escamotable, ledit profilé support à la bordure longitudinale correspondante de la couverture principale venant recouvrir ledit bassin.According to a first embodiment, the means for immobilizing the support profile relative to the longitudinal edge of the basin, are in the form of means for fixing the ends of said profile on said longitudinal edges.
According to another embodiment, said immobilization means are constituted by means for securing in a retractable manner, said support profile to the corresponding longitudinal edge of the main cover covering said basin.

Les avantages obtenus grâce à cette invention consistent en ce que le recouvrement d'une partie formant une excroissance latérale, au niveau d'un bassin tel qu'une piscine, se fait avec une grande aisance et, dans tous les cas, ne constitue aucune gêne lors des opérations de recouvrement et de découvrement de la partie principale de ce bassin. En fait, le dispositif de recouvrement, selon l'invention, étant indépendant de la couverture principale. En conséquence, celle-ci peut être aisément enroulée et déroulée, qu'il s'agisse d'une couverture à barre, d'une couverture solaire ou encore d'une couverture d'hivernage.The advantages obtained thanks to this invention consist in that the covering of a part forming a lateral projection, at the level of a basin such as a swimming pool, is done with great ease and, in all cases, does not constitute any discomfort during the operations of covering and uncovering the main part of this basin. In fact, the covering device, according to the invention, being independent of the main cover. Consequently, it can be easily rolled up and unrolled, whether it is a bar cover, a solar cover or even a winter cover.

L'invention est exposée ci-après plus en détail à l'aide d'un dessin représentant seulement des modes d'exécution.

  • la figure 1 est une vue schématisée et en perspective d'un bassin, du type piscine, recouvert par une couverture principale à barres, tandis que la partie formant une excroissance latérale est, elle, recouverte au moyen d'un dispositif de recouvrement conforme à l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue schématisée et en perspective d'un tel dispositif de recouvrement selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue en coupe de ce dispositif de recouvrement;
  • la figure 4 illustre, selon un autre mode d'exécution, des moyens pour immobiliser la barre support du dispositif de recouvrement par rapport aux bordures principales du bassin, tout particulièrement lorsque l'on vient mettre sous tension la feuille de recouvrement correspondant à ce dispositif.
The invention is explained below in more detail using a drawing representing only embodiments.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of a pool, pool type, covered by a cover main with bars, while the part forming a lateral projection is covered by means of a covering device according to the invention;
  • Figure 2 is a schematic perspective view of such a covering device according to the invention;
  • Figure 3 is a sectional view of this covering device;
  • FIG. 4 illustrates, according to another embodiment, means for immobilizing the support bar of the covering device with respect to the main edges of the basin, very particularly when the covering sheet corresponding to this device is tensioned .

Tel que visible dans la figure 1, la présente invention s'attache à résoudre un problème de recouvrement de bassin 1 du type piscine.
En fait, un tel bassin 1 comporte une direction longitudinale 2 et transversale 3. Il est par ailleurs délimité par des bordures longitudinales principales 4, 5 et des bordures transversales 6, 7.As shown in FIG. 1, the present invention seeks to solve a problem of covering pool 1 of the pool type.
In fact, such a basin 1 has a longitudinal 2 and transverse direction 3. It is moreover delimited by main longitudinal edges 4, 5 and transverse edges 6, 7.

L'on observera, à ce propos, que si le bassin 1, représenté dans la figure 1 comporte une forme générale rectangulaire, la présente invention n'est nullement limitée à une telle configuration, sachant, par exemple, qu'elle concerne, également, des bassins ovoïdes, en forme de haricots ou autres. Quoi qu'il en soit, il est fréquent de recouvrir ces bassins au moyen d'une couverture principale 8 sous forme d'une feuille en matériau souple, du type bâche, filet ou analogue. Ainsi, une telle couverture principale est déployée au-dessus du bassin 1, dans sa direction longitudinale 2. A noter, à ce propos, qu'elle peut être prévue enroulable ou repliable en accordéon.It will be observed, in this regard, that if the basin 1, represented in FIG. 1 has a generally rectangular shape, the present invention is in no way limited to such a configuration, knowing, for example, that it also relates , ovoid, kidney-shaped or other basins. Anyway, it is common to cover these basins by means of a main cover 8 in the form of a sheet of flexible material, of the tarpaulin, net or similar type. Thus, such a main cover is deployed above the basin 1, in its longitudinal direction 2. Note, in this regard, that it can be provided rollable or foldable accordion.

L'on indiquera, à titre d'exemple, qu'il existe des couvertures 8 dites d'hivernage se présentant, fréquemment, sous forme d'un filet ou d'une couverture opaque que l'on vient tendre, à l'aide de sandows, en périphérie du bassin 1. Par ailleurs, l'on connaît des couvertures solaires, dites à bulles, qui, fréquemment, reposent sur l'eau, sachant qu'il existe également des couvertures solaires à même d'être tendues au-dessus du bassin et ayant pour fonction d'assurer un coussin d'air chaud plus important limitant les déperdissions calorifiques la nuit.It will be indicated, by way of example, that there are so-called wintering covers 8 which frequently take the form of a net or an opaque cover which is just stretched, using of bungee cords, on the periphery of the basin 1. In addition, solar blankets, known as bubble blankets, are known, which frequently rest on water, knowing that there are also solar blankets capable of being stretched out. - above the basin and having the function of ensuring a larger cushion of hot air limiting heat loss at night.

La figure 1 illustre un type de couverture particulier et dit de sécurité, comportant une pluralité de barres transversales 9 s'étendant, de manière équidistante, transversalement au-dessus du bassin 1 tout en venant reposer, au niveau de leurs extrémités, sur les bordures longitudinales principales 4, 5 de ce dernier. A ces barres transversales 9 est rendue solidaire la feuille de recouvrement constituée en un matériau souple dont on vient assurer la mise sous tension, en périphérie, à l'aide de sangles, sandows ou analogues.Figure 1 illustrates a particular type of cover and said security, comprising a plurality of transverse bars 9 extending, equidistantly, transversely above the basin 1 while coming to rest, at their ends, on the edges longitudinal main 4, 5 of the latter. To these transverse bars 9 is made integral the cover sheet made of a flexible material which has just been tensioned, at the periphery, using straps, bungee cords or the like.

Se pose dans de telles conditions, le problème du recouvrement de parties 10 de ce bassin 1 formant une excroissance latérale, c'est-à-dire s'étendant dans une direction sensiblement transversale 3. Ainsi, de telles parties 10, formant excroissance, peuvent correspondre, soit à des escaliers qui là encore peuvent avoir emprunté différentes formes tel qu'illustré dans les figures 1 et 2, soit à un bassin de profondeur réduite ou autre.
Selon l'invention, il est prévu un dispositif de recouvrement permettant à l'usager de recouvrir, indépendamment, cette partie 10 du bassin 1. Ceci correspond, à une vision des choses qui est contraire de ce qui se faisait, jusqu'alors, et qui consistait à équiper la couverture principale 8, au niveau de sa bordure latérale 11, d'un morceau de feuille de recouvrement aux dimensions ajustées à ladite partie 10 et que l'on vient étendre, au-dessus de cette dernière à l'aide de sandows.Arises under such conditions, the problem of covering parts 10 of this basin 1 forming a lateral protuberance, that is to say extending in a substantially transverse direction 3. Thus, such parts 10, forming protrusion, may correspond either to stairs which again may have taken different forms as illustrated in Figures 1 and 2, or to a basin of reduced depth or other.
According to the invention, there is provided a covering device allowing the user to cover, independently, this part 10 of the pelvis 1. This corresponds, to a vision of things which is contrary to what was done, until then, and which consisted in equipping the main cover 8, at its lateral border 11, with a piece of sheet of overlap with the dimensions adjusted to said part 10 and which we have just extended, above the latter using bungee cords.

Les inconvénients de cette solution ont été largement exposés dans la partie introductive de cette description.The drawbacks of this solution have been widely explained in the introductory part of this description.

En fait, le dispositif de recouvrement selon l'invention se distingue par une barre support 12 à même de s'étendre dans le prolongement de la bordure longitudinale principale 4, au-dessus de ladite partie 10 constituant l'excroissance latérale au niveau du bassin 1. En outre, à cette barre support 12 est rendue solidaire, par des moyens 13 appropriés, une feuille de recouvrement en matériau souple 14 dont les dimensions correspondent à celles de la partie 10 à recouvrir. En bordure périphérique 15, hormis dans la partie où se situe la barre support 12, cette feuille de recouvrement 14 comporte en outre, des moyens 16 permettant de les mettre sous tension, tels que des sangles, sandows ou analogues.In fact, the covering device according to the invention is distinguished by a support bar 12 capable of extending in the extension of the main longitudinal edge 4, above said part 10 constituting the lateral projection at the level of the pelvis. 1. In addition, to this support bar 12 is made integral, by appropriate means 13, a cover sheet of flexible material 14 whose dimensions correspond to those of the part 10 to be covered. At the peripheral edge 15, except in the part where the support bar 12 is located, this cover sheet 14 further comprises means 16 making it possible to put them under tension, such as straps, bungee cords or the like.

Finalement, il est prévu des moyens 17 pour immobiliser ladite barre support 12 par rapport à la bordure longitudinale principale 4 sur laquelle elle repose au niveau de ses extrémités 18, 19.Finally, means 17 are provided for immobilizing said support bar 12 relative to the main longitudinal edge 4 on which it rests at its ends 18, 19.

En fait, en immobilisant, ainsi, la barre support 12 et en assurant une parfaitement mise sous tension de la feuille de recouvrement 14, le dispositif de recouvrement, selon l'invention, regroupe toutes les caractéristiques lui permettant de répondre aux critères de sécurité requis en matière de couverture à barres.In fact, by thus immobilizing the support bar 12 and ensuring that the covering sheet 14 is perfectly tensioned, the covering device according to the invention combines all the characteristics enabling it to meet the required safety criteria. in terms of bar cover.

A noter, à ce propos, que grâce à la continuité créée par la barre support 12 au niveau de la bordure longitudinale principale 4, interrompue en raison de l'excroissance formée par la partie 10, il est aisé de déployer ou d'enrouler la couverture principale 8 au-dessus du bassin 1, dans sa direction longitudinale 2. Tout particulièrement, dans le cadre d'une couverture à barres, lesdites barres transversales 9 sont à même d'évoluer, puis de reposer sur cette barre support 12.Note, in this regard, that thanks to the continuity created by the support bar 12 at the main longitudinal edge 4, interrupted due to the protrusion formed by the part 10, it is easy to deploy or roll up the main cover 8 above the basin 1, in its longitudinal direction 2. Very particularly, in the context of a bar cover, said transverse bars 9 are at even to evolve, then to rest on this support bar 12.

Il est illustré, dans la figure 3, un mode de réalisation simplifié des moyens 17 pour immobiliser la barre support 12 sur la bordure longitudinale principale 4 du bassin 1. De tels moyens d'immobilisation 17 se présentent, en effet, sous forme de pitons 20 traversant des ouvertures 21 usinées dans les extrémités 18, 19 de ladite barre support 12 et insérées dans des trous 22 percés dans ladite bordure longitudinale principale 4, par exemple dans les margelles telles qu'illustrées dans la figure 3.There is illustrated, in FIG. 3, a simplified embodiment of the means 17 for immobilizing the support bar 12 on the main longitudinal edge 4 of the basin 1. Such immobilization means 17 are, in fact, in the form of pitons 20 passing through openings 21 machined in the ends 18, 19 of said support bar 12 and inserted into holes 22 drilled in said main longitudinal edge 4, for example in the copings as illustrated in FIG. 3.

L'on peut encore imaginer équiper ces extrémités 18, 19 de la barre support 12 de sangles ou autres dispositifs d'attache à même de constituer lesdits moyens d'immobilisation 17.One can also imagine equipping these ends 18, 19 of the support bar 12 with straps or other fastening devices capable of constituting said immobilization means 17.

En outre, selon un autre mode de réalisation, ladite barre support 12 est immobilisée sur le bord longitudinal principal 4 du bassin 1 en la rendant solidaire de la couverture principale 8 grâce à des moyens de liaison escamotables dont on pourra envisager différents modes d'exécution, par exemple sous forme de sangles, sandows, boutons pression, crochets ou analogues.In addition, according to another embodiment, said support bar 12 is immobilized on the main longitudinal edge 4 of the basin 1 by making it integral with the main cover 8 by means of retractable connecting means of which we can envisage different embodiments , for example in the form of straps, bungee cords, snaps, hooks or the like.

La figure 4 illustre un mode de réalisation plus particulier dans le cadre d'une couverture à barres 8. Ainsi, certaines des barres transversales 9 de cette dernière reposent, à hauteur de leur extrémité 23, sur la barre support 12. En fait, les barres transversales concernées peuvent être pourvues, précisément à cette extrémité 23 et sur leur dessous 24, d'une échancrure 25 dans laquelle vient se loger la barre support 12 de manière à en assurer l'immobilisation sur la bordure longitudinale principale 4 du bassin 1, notamment lors de la mise sous tension de la feuille de recouvrement 14.FIG. 4 illustrates a more particular embodiment in the context of a bar cover 8. Thus, some of the transverse bars 9 of the latter rest, at the level of their end 23, on the support bar 12. In fact, the The transverse bars concerned can be provided, precisely at this end 23 and on their underside 24, with a notch 25 in which the support bar 12 is housed so as to immobilize it on the longitudinal edge. main 4 of the basin 1, in particular during the tensioning of the covering sheet 14.

En fin de compte, les moyens de mise sous tension 16 de cette feuille de recouvrement 14 peuvent, en soi, assurer l'immobilité de la barre support 12, tout particulièrement lorsqu'ils sont convenablement répartis en bordure périphérique 15.In the end, the tensioning means 16 of this covering sheet 14 can, in themselves, ensure the immobility of the support bar 12, especially when they are suitably distributed at the peripheral edge 15.

La liaison entre la feuille de recouvrement 14 et la barre support 12 peut être envisagée de différentes manières. Ainsi, ladite feuille de recouvrement 14 peut être munie d'un fourreau permettant d'accueillir cette barre support 12. Il est également envisageable d'équiper cette feuille de recouvrement 14 d'un jonc susceptible d'être inséré dans une gorge 26 aménagée au niveau du profilé constituant la barre support 12. Un tel mode de réalisation est plus particulièrement visible dans les figures 3 et 4. On notera, à ce propos, qu'il est avantageux de concevoir ce profilé constituant une barre support 12, de manière symétrique par rapport à son plan médian vertical 27, autorisant sa réversibilité.The connection between the covering sheet 14 and the support bar 12 can be envisaged in different ways. Thus, said cover sheet 14 can be provided with a sheath for accommodating this support bar 12. It is also possible to equip this cover sheet 14 with a rod capable of being inserted in a groove 26 arranged at level of the profile constituting the support bar 12. Such an embodiment is more particularly visible in FIGS. 3 and 4. It will be noted, in this regard, that it is advantageous to design this profile constituting a support bar 12, symmetrically relative to its vertical median plane 27, allowing its reversibility.

En outre, l'on observera que la section de ce profilé est déterminée de sorte que son inertie soit suffisante pour résister à une charge donnée, par exemple au poids d'un individu. Toutefois, pour éviter que la barre support 12 ne crée, pour autant, une surépaisseur trop importante au niveau de la bordure longitudinale principale 4 du bassin 1, ladite barre support 12 comporte, au niveau de ses extrémités 18, 19, des parties 28, 29 d'épaisseur 30 aussi réduites que possible. A noter que, ces parties 28, 29 peuvent se présenter sous forme d'embouts 31 emmanchés au niveau des extrémités du profilé, notamment en aluminium, correspondant à la barre support 12. Au cas où le profilé est pourvu de gorges 26, celles-ci se prolongent, préférentiellement, au niveau des embouts 31.In addition, it will be observed that the section of this profile is determined so that its inertia is sufficient to withstand a given load, for example the weight of an individual. However, to prevent the support bar 12 from creating too much excess thickness at the level of the main longitudinal edge 4 of the basin 1, said support bar 12 comprises, at its ends 18, 19, parts 28, 29 of thickness 30 as reduced as possible. Note that these parts 28, 29 can be in the form of end fittings 31 fitted at the ends of the profile, in particular aluminum, corresponding to the support bar 12. In the case where the profile is provided with grooves 26, these these extend, preferably, at the end pieces 31.

Tel que cela ressort de la description qui précède, la présente invention résout, de manière avantageuse, le problème que pose, usuellement, le recouvrement de parties formant excroissance, latéralement, au niveau de bassins du type piscines. Ainsi, le recouvrement d'une telle partie ne constitue plus, comme dans le passé, une gêne pour l'enroulement, par exemple, d'une couverture à barres venant recouvrir la partie principale de ce bassin 1.
Il est à remarquer à ce propos que la barre support 12 peut constituer, avantageusement, des moyens d'enroulement, de la feuille de recouvrement 14. Il n'est donc plus nécessaire, dans ce cas d'espèce, de rabattre cette feuille de recouvrement 14 sur la couverture principale 8. Ce qui représentait jusqu'alors un réel danger pour l'usager.As emerges from the above description, the present invention advantageously solves the problem which, usually, the overlapping of parts forming protuberances, laterally, at the level of pools of the swimming pool type. Thus, the covering of such a part no longer constitutes, as in the past, a discomfort for the winding, for example, of a cover with bars coming to cover the main part of this basin 1.
It should be noted in this connection that the support bar 12 can advantageously constitute means for winding the covering sheet 14. It is therefore no longer necessary, in this case, to fold this sheet covering 14 on the main cover 8. Which previously represented a real danger for the user.

En ce qui concerne ladite feuille de recouvrement 14, il a été précisé, plus haut, qu'elle était conformée aux dimensions de la partie 10 du bassin 1. Toutefois, contrairement à ce qui a été représenté en figure 2, cette feuille de recouvrement 14 conservera, préférentiellement, une forme parallélépipédique ce qui facilite la conception de l'ourlet en périphérie. En outre, ladite feuille de recouvrement 14 étant totalement indépendante de la feuille en matériau souple définissant la couverture principale 8 elle peut être conçue en un matériau suffisamment résistant et épais évitant de la doubler au niveau de son bord périphérique destiné à reposer sur la bordure du bassin, par exemple, sur les margelles. Quoi qu'il en soit, si une telle doublure est nécessaire, une forme parallélépipédique en facilite la conception.With regard to said cover sheet 14, it was specified above that it was conformed to the dimensions of part 10 of the basin 1. However, contrary to what has been shown in FIG. 2, this cover sheet 14 will preferably retain a parallelepiped shape which facilitates the design of the hem on the periphery. In addition, said cover sheet 14 being completely independent of the sheet of flexible material defining the main cover 8 it can be made of a sufficiently strong and thick material avoiding to double it at its peripheral edge intended to rest on the edge of the basin, for example, on the copings. Anyway, if such a lining is necessary, a parallelepiped shape facilitates the design.

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Dispositif de recouvrement de partie (10) de bassin (1), du type piscine, tel que d'un escalier ou analogue, constituant une excroissance, au niveau d'une bordure longitudinale principale (4, 5) de ce bassin (1) caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte une barre support (12) à même de s'étendre dans le prolongement de ladite bordure longitudinale principale (4) au-dessus de la partie (10) constituant l'excroissance, à cette barre support (12) étant solidarisée, par des moyens (13) appropriés, une feuille de recouvrement (14) en un matériau souple aux dimensions correspondant à celles de ladite partie (10) , en bordure périphérique (15) de cette feuille de recouvrement (14) celle-ci étant équipée de moyens de mise sous tension (16), du type sangle, sandow ou analogue, des moyens (17) étant en outre prévus pour immobiliser ladite barre support (12) par rapport à la bordure longitudinale principale (4) du bassin (1) sur laquelle elle repose au niveau de ses extrémités (18, 19).Device for covering the part (10) of the basin (1), of the swimming pool type, such as a staircase or the like, constituting a projection, at the level of a main longitudinal border (4, 5) of this basin (1) characterized by the fact that it comprises a support bar (12) capable of extending in the extension of said main longitudinal edge (4) above the part (10) constituting the projection, to this support bar ( 12) being secured, by appropriate means (13), a covering sheet (14) of a flexible material with dimensions corresponding to those of said part (10), at the peripheral edge (15) of this covering sheet (14) the latter being equipped with tensioning means (16), of the strap, bungee cord or similar type, means (17) being further provided for immobilizing said support bar (12) relative to the main longitudinal edge (4) of the pelvis (1) on which it rests at its ends ( 18, 19). Dispositif de recouvrement selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que les moyens d'immobilisation (17) se présentent sous forme de pitons (20) traversant des ouvertures (21) usinées dans les extrémités (18, 19) de la barre support (12) et insérées dans des trous (22) percés dans ladite bordure longitudinale principale (4) du bassin (1).Covering device according to claim 1, characterized in that the immobilization means (17) are in the form of studs (20) passing through openings (21) machined in the ends (18, 19) of the support bar ( 12) and inserted into holes (22) drilled in said main longitudinal edge (4) of the basin (1). Dispositif de recouvrement selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que les moyens d'immobilisation (17) se présentent sous forme de dispositifs d'attache, tels que des sangles, équipant les extrémités (18, 19) de la barre support (12).Covering device according to claim 1, characterized in that the immobilization means (17) are in the form of fastening devices, such as straps, fitted to the ends (18, 19) of the support bar (12 ). Dispositif de recouvrement selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que les moyens d'immobilisation (17) se présentent sous forme de moyens de liaison escamotables, tels que des sangles, sandows, boutons de pression, crochets ou analogues, à même de solidariser la barre support (12) d'une couverture principale 8 recouvrant le bassin (1).Covering device according to claim 1, characterized in that the immobilization means (17) are have in the form of retractable connecting means, such as straps, bungee cords, pressure buttons, hooks or the like, capable of securing the support bar (12) of a main cover 8 covering the basin (1). Dispositif de recouvrement d'une partie (10) formant une excroissance au niveau d'un bassin (1) recouvert au moyen d'une couverture (8) à barres transversales (9) , selon la revendication 4 caractérisé par le fait que lesdits moyens de liaison escamotables se présentent sous forme d'échancrures (25) aménagées sur le dessous (24) et à l'extrémité correspondante (23) des barres transversales (9) destinées à reposer sur la barre support (12), dans ces échancrures (25) venant se positionner cette dernière de manière à en assurer l'immobilisation sur la bordure longitudinale principale (4) dudit bassin (1) .Device for covering a part (10) forming a protrusion at the level of a basin (1) covered by means of a cover (8) with transverse bars (9), according to claim 4 characterized in that said means retractable link are in the form of notches (25) arranged on the underside (24) and at the corresponding end (23) of the transverse bars (9) intended to rest on the support bar (12), in these notches ( 25) from positioning the latter so as to immobilize it on the main longitudinal edge (4) of said basin (1). Dispositif de recouvrement selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que les moyens d'immobilisation (17) sont constitués, substantiellement, par les moyens de mise sous tension (16) de la feuille de recouvrement (14) répartis en bordure périphérique (15) de cette dernière.Covering device according to claim 1, characterized in that the immobilization means (17) consist essentially of the tensioning means (16) of the cover sheet (14) distributed at the peripheral edge (15 ) of the latter. Dispositif de recouvrement selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que les moyens (13) assurant la liaison entre la barre support (12) et la feuille de recouvrement (14) se présentent sous forme d'un fourreau équipant cette dernière et permettant d'accueillir ladite barre support (12).Covering device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means (13) ensuring the connection between the support bar (12) and the cover sheet (14) are in the form of a sheath fitted to this last and for accommodating said support bar (12). Dispositif de recouvrement selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé par le fait que la barre support (12) se présente sous forme d'un profilé à gorge (26) à même d'accueillir un jonc équipant la feuille de recouvrement (14) en vue d'assurer la liaison entre cette dernière et ladite barre support (12).Covering device according to any one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the support bar (12) is in the form of a grooved profile (26) capable of accommodating a rod fitted to the cover sheet. (14) in order to ensure the connection between the latter and said support bar (12). Dispositif de recouvrement selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que la barre support (12) comporte, au niveau de ses extrémités (18, 19), des parties (28, 29) d'épaisseur (30) réduite.Covering device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support bar (12) comprises, at its ends (18, 19), parts (28, 29) of reduced thickness (30) . Dispositif de recouvrement selon la revendication 9, caractérisé par le fait que les parties (28, 29) se présentent sous forme d'embouts (31) emmanchés dans les extrémités du profilé, notamment en aluminium, correspondant à la barre support (12).Covering device according to claim 9, characterized in that the parts (28, 29) are in the form of end pieces (31) fitted into the ends of the profile, in particular aluminum, corresponding to the support bar (12). Dispositif de recouvrement selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que la barre support (12) constitue les moyens d'enroulement de la feuille de recouvrement (14).Covering device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support bar (12) constitutes the means for winding up the covering sheet (14). Dispositif de recouvrement selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que la feuille de recouvrement (14), tout en comportant des dimensions en fonction de celles de la partie (10) formant une excroissance au niveau du bassin (1), présente une forme parallélépipédique.Covering device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the covering sheet (14), while having dimensions as a function of those of the part (10) forming a protrusion at the level of the basin (1) , has a parallelepiped shape.
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