EP1878855A1 - Solar powered motor for swimming pool cover - Google Patents

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EP1878855A1
EP1878855A1 EP07380093A EP07380093A EP1878855A1 EP 1878855 A1 EP1878855 A1 EP 1878855A1 EP 07380093 A EP07380093 A EP 07380093A EP 07380093 A EP07380093 A EP 07380093A EP 1878855 A1 EP1878855 A1 EP 1878855A1
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Philippe c/o E.C.A. Souchard
Yves c/o E.C.A. Lecomte
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    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
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    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
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    • E04H4/06—Safety devices; Coverings for baths
    • E04H4/08—Coverings consisting of rigid elements, e.g. coverings composed of separate or connected elements
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    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
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    • E04H4/06—Safety devices; Coverings for baths
    • E04H4/08—Coverings consisting of rigid elements, e.g. coverings composed of separate or connected elements
    • E04H4/082—Coverings consisting of rigid elements, e.g. coverings composed of separate or connected elements composed of flexibly or hingedly-connected slat-like elements, which may or may not be wound-up on a fixed axis
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H4/00—Swimming or splash baths or pools
    • E04H4/06—Safety devices; Coverings for baths
    • E04H4/10—Coverings of flexible material
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H4/00—Swimming or splash baths or pools
    • E04H4/06—Safety devices; Coverings for baths
    • E04H4/10—Coverings of flexible material
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  • the power supply of the gear motors which drive the rollers where the pool covers are wound, formed by floating blades articulated to each other is made by the connection to the electrical network, for this purpose the socket in this network is conducted in a technical room where is the junction box and through cables passing ducts the current is carried in the gear motor for which these cables with ducts must be buried. All this seems complex and uneconomic, giving rise to possible failures in the connections and at a specific moment the supply of electricity in the gear reducer may be lacking.
  • the subject matter of this invention is a device for the photovoltaic solar power supply of the motor for the winding of immersed swimming pool covers by means of which the indicated installations are suppressed, of which the device provides a self-contained power supply and is integrated into the pool precisely on the grating that covers the mechanism of the cover winder without exceeding it which is no obstacle and which goes virtually unnoticed.
  • the device is constituted by a module which forms part of the indicated platform and which comprises at least one photovoltaic panel and a box in which are placed the batteries, the charge regulator thereof and the corresponding components and connections for the operation of the device.
  • the module includes a frame in the cavity of which is the photovoltaic panel, below is fixed the box provided with cavities for batteries and for electrical components and which closes tightly with a cover.
  • the device for the photovoltaic solar power supply of the motor for the winding of swimming pool covers constitutes a module (1) which forms part of the grating (2) which covers the mechanism (3) of the winding of the cover (4) of the swimming pool (5) and which comprises two photovoltaic panels (6) and (7) and a box (8) (diagram 6) with cavities (9) for the batteries (10), and cavities ( 11) for the charge controller (12) thereof and the components (13) and corresponding connections for the operation of the device.
  • the module (1) comprises a frame (14) (diagram 7) or are housed (15) the photovoltaic panels (6) and (7) and below which is fixed with screws (T) the sealed box (8) which is closed with a transparent cover (16) divided into two parts.
  • Actuation of the device is done through a switch associated with a lock (17) connected to the cover (16), the key (17 ') will be in place in the lock for the winding operation or unfolding of the cover (4).
  • the grating (2) is formed of wooden bars which rest on the beams (V) (diagram 3), on which also the module (1) is centered between them thanks to bolsters ( 19) provided in the underside of the frame (14).
  • This grating can also be aluminum or plastic.
  • the photovoltaic panels or plates can be protected by a transparent plate.
  • gear motor (M) is above the water level, however this device can also be applied for submerged gearbox motor supply in the pool, usually housed and connected in the roller or wraps the blanket.

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Abstract

The device has a module forming a grating, which covers a rolling mechanism of a cover (4) of an immersed swimming pool. The module has photovoltaic panels (7) and a case (8) with cavities in which batteries are housed. The case has other cavities for housing a load regulator, electrical components and connections corresponding to the operations of the device. The grating is made of wooden bars, which are applied on beams on which the module supports, where the module is centered between the beams using bolsters provided in an interior face of a frame (14).

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OBJET DE L'INVENTIONOBJECT OF THE INVENTION

Dispositif pour l'alimentation solaire photovoltaïque du moteur pour l'actionnement du rouleau d'enroulement de la couverture de piscines.Device for photovoltaic solar power supply of the motor for actuating the winding roller of the pool cover.

ANTECEDENTS DE L'INVENTIONANTECEDENTS OF THE INVENTION

Actuellement l'alimentation des moteurs réducteurs qui actionnent les rouleaux où s'enroulent les couvertures des piscines, formées par des lames flottantes articulées les unes aux autres, est faite par la connexion au réseau électrique, pour cela la prise de courant dans ce réseau est menée dans un local technique ou se trouve la boite de connexion et grâce à des câbles passant par des gaines le courant est porté dans le moteur réducteur pour lequel ces câbles avec gaines doivent être enterrés. Tout cela semble complexe et antiéconomique, donnant lieu à de possibles pannes dans les connexions et à un moment précis l'approvisionnement d'électricité dans le moteur réducteur peut manquer.
On a essayé d'alimenter ce moteur réducteur avec des plaques solaires photovoltaïques toutefois ces installations ont été faites au dehors de la piscine produisant un obstacle pour les utilisateurs de la piscine avec les dangers conséquents et enlaidissant l'entourage.At present, the power supply of the gear motors which drive the rollers where the pool covers are wound, formed by floating blades articulated to each other, is made by the connection to the electrical network, for this purpose the socket in this network is conducted in a technical room where is the junction box and through cables passing ducts the current is carried in the gear motor for which these cables with ducts must be buried. All this seems complex and uneconomic, giving rise to possible failures in the connections and at a specific moment the supply of electricity in the gear reducer may be lacking.
We tried to supply this reducing motor with photovoltaic solar panels, however, these installations were made outside the pool, creating an obstacle for pool users with consequent dangers and disfiguring the surrounding area.

RESUME DE L'INVENTIONSUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Fait objet de cette invention un dispositif pour l'alimentation solaire photovoltaïque du moteur pour l'enroulement des couvertures de piscines immergées moyennant lequel les installations indiquées sont supprimées, dont le dispositif assure une alimentation autonome et est intégré dans la piscine précisément sur le caillebotis qui recouvre le mécanisme de l'enrouleur de la couverture sans la surpasser ce qui ne constitue aucun obstacle et qui passe pratiquement inaperçu.The subject matter of this invention is a device for the photovoltaic solar power supply of the motor for the winding of immersed swimming pool covers by means of which the indicated installations are suppressed, of which the device provides a self-contained power supply and is integrated into the pool precisely on the grating that covers the mechanism of the cover winder without exceeding it which is no obstacle and which goes virtually unnoticed.

Pour cela le dispositif est constitué par un module qui forme part de la plateforme indiquée et qui comprend au moins un panneau photovoltaïque et un coffret dans lequel sont mises les batteries, le régulateur de charge de celles-ci ainsi que les composants et connexions correspondants pour le fonctionnement du dispositif.For this purpose the device is constituted by a module which forms part of the indicated platform and which comprises at least one photovoltaic panel and a box in which are placed the batteries, the charge regulator thereof and the corresponding components and connections for the operation of the device.

Le module comprend un cadre dans la cavité duquel se trouve le panneau photovoltaïque, en dessous est fixé le coffret pourvu de cavités pour les batteries et pour les composants électriques et qui se ferme étanchement par un couvercle.The module includes a frame in the cavity of which is the photovoltaic panel, below is fixed the box provided with cavities for batteries and for electrical components and which closes tightly with a cover.

Celles-ci et d'autres caractéristiques sont mieux détaillées sur la description qui suit, accompagnée de deux feuilles de dessins représentant un cas pratique de réalisation qui est mentionné uniquement en exemple non limitatif de la grandeur de présente invention.These and other features are better detailed in the description which follows, accompanied by two sheets of drawings representing a practical case of realization which is mentioned only by way of non-limiting example of the size of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION DES DESSINSDESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Sur les dessins :

  • Les schémas 1 et 2 sont des vues de l'implantation du dispositif sur la plateforme indiquée,
  • Le schéma 3 montre la disposition du moteur réducteur sous la plateforme,
  • Le schéma 4 montre le détail de l'interrupteur à clé pour l'actionnement du dispositif,
  • Le schéma 5 illustre le module avec les panneaux photovoltaïques séparés,
  • Les schémas 6 et 7 représentent une perspective du coffret et du cadre, celui-ci étant vu par-dessous,
  • Le schéma 8 une variante du panneau photovoltaïque, et
  • Le schéma 9 est une section longitudinale du dispositif vu du haut.
On the drawings:
  • Diagrams 1 and 2 are views of the implementation of the device on the indicated platform,
  • Figure 3 shows the arrangement of the reduction motor under the platform,
  • Figure 4 shows the detail of the key switch for actuating the device,
  • Figure 5 illustrates the module with the separate photovoltaic panels,
  • Diagrams 6 and 7 represent a perspective of the box and the frame, the latter being seen from below,
  • Figure 8 a variant of the photovoltaic panel, and
  • Figure 9 is a longitudinal section of the device seen from above.

DESCRIPTION DETAILLEEDETAILED DESCRIPTION

En accord avec les dessins, le dispositif pour l'alimentation solaire photovoltaïque du moteur pour l'enroulement des couvertures de piscines constitue un module (1) qui fait partie du caillebotis (2) qui couvre le mécanisme (3) de l'enroulement de la couverture (4) de la piscine (5) et qui comprend deux panneaux photovoltaïques (6) et (7) et un coffret (8) (schéma 6) avec des cavités (9) pour les batteries (10), et cavités (11) pour le régulateur de charge (12) de celles-ci et les composants (13) et connexions correspondants pour le fonctionnement du dispositif.In accordance with the drawings, the device for the photovoltaic solar power supply of the motor for the winding of swimming pool covers constitutes a module (1) which forms part of the grating (2) which covers the mechanism (3) of the winding of the cover (4) of the swimming pool (5) and which comprises two photovoltaic panels (6) and (7) and a box (8) (diagram 6) with cavities (9) for the batteries (10), and cavities ( 11) for the charge controller (12) thereof and the components (13) and corresponding connections for the operation of the device.

Le module (1) comprend un cadre (14) (schéma 7) ou sont logés (15) les panneaux photovoltaïques (6) et (7) et au dessous duquel est fixé avec des vis (T) le coffret étanche (8) qui est fermé avec un couvercle transparent (16) divisé en deux parties.The module (1) comprises a frame (14) (diagram 7) or are housed (15) the photovoltaic panels (6) and (7) and below which is fixed with screws (T) the sealed box (8) which is closed with a transparent cover (16) divided into two parts.

L'actionnement du dispositif se fait grace a un interrupteur associé a une serrure (17) reliée au couvercle (16), la clé (17') sera en place dans la serrure pour l'opération d'enroulement ou déroulement de la couverture (4).Actuation of the device is done through a switch associated with a lock (17) connected to the cover (16), the key (17 ') will be in place in the lock for the winding operation or unfolding of the cover (4).

Une valve (18) anti-condensation (schéma 9) a été prévue dans la cavité (11).An anti-condensation valve (18) (Figure 9) has been provided in the cavity (11).

Dans le cas représenté, le caillebotis (2) est formé de barres en bois qui s'appuient sur les poutrelles (V) (schéma 3), sur lesquelles s'appuie aussi le module (1) centré entre elles grâce à des traversins (19) prévus dans la face inférieure du cadre (14). Ce caillebotis peut aussi être en aluminium ou en matière plastique.In the case shown, the grating (2) is formed of wooden bars which rest on the beams (V) (diagram 3), on which also the module (1) is centered between them thanks to bolsters ( 19) provided in the underside of the frame (14). This grating can also be aluminum or plastic.

Sur le schéma 8 il y a une plaque photovoltaïque (20) de dimensions supérieures à celles des panneaux photovoltaïques (6) et (7) qu'elle peut remplacer.In Figure 8 there is a photovoltaic plate (20) of dimensions greater than those of the photovoltaic panels (6) and (7) it can replace.

Si désiré, les panneaux ou plaques photovoltaïques peuvent être protégés par une plaque transparente.If desired, the photovoltaic panels or plates can be protected by a transparent plate.

Dans le cas décrit, le moteur réducteur (M) se trouve par-dessus du niveau d'eau, cependant ce dispositif peut aussi s'appliquer pour l'alimentation de moteur réducteurs submergés dans la piscine, généralement logés et reliés dans le rouleau ou s'enroule la couverture.In the case described, the gear motor (M) is above the water level, however this device can also be applied for submerged gearbox motor supply in the pool, usually housed and connected in the roller or wraps the blanket.

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Dispositif pour l'alimentation solaire photovoltaïque du moteur pour l'enroulement des couvertures de piscines, caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué par un module (1) qui forme part de la plateforme qui couvre le mécanisme (3) d'enroulement de la couverture (4) et qui comprend au moins un panneau photovoltaïque (6, 7) et une cuvette (8) dans laquelle sont logés les batteries (10), le régulateur de charge (12) de celles-ci et les composants (13) et connexions correspondants pour le fonctionnement de l'équipement.Device for the photovoltaic solar power supply of the motor for winding pool covers, characterized in that it consists of a module (1) which forms part of the platform which covers the winding mechanism (3) of the cover (4) and which comprises at least one photovoltaic panel (6, 7) and a bowl (8) in which are housed the batteries (10), the charge regulator (12) thereof and the components (13) and corresponding connections for the operation of the equipment. - Dispositif pour l'alimentation solaire photovoltaïque du moteur pour l'enroulement des couvertures de piscines, suivant revendication 1, caractérisé parce que le module (1) comprend un cadre (14) ou est logé le panneau photovoltaïque (6, 7), et au dessous duquel est fixée la cuvette (8) qui possède des logements pour les batteries (10) et pour les composants (13) électriques.- Device for solar photovoltaic power of the motor for winding pool covers, according to claim 1, characterized in that the module (1) comprises a frame (14) where is housed the photovoltaic panel (6, 7), and below which is fixed the bowl (8) which has housings for the batteries (10) and for the components (13) electrical. - Dispositif pour l'alimentation solaire, photovoltaïque du moteur pour l'enroulement des couvertures de piscines, suivant revendication 1, caractérisé parce que la cuvette (8) est fermée de manière étanche avec un couvercle (16).- Device for solar power, photovoltaic motor for winding pool covers, according to claim 1, characterized in that the bowl (8) is sealed with a lid (16). - Dispositif pour l'alimentation solaire photovoltaïque du moteur pour l'enroulement des couvertures de piscines, suivant revendication 1, caractérisé parce que l'actionnement de l'équipement est mené à bien avec un interrupteur associé a une serrure (17) à clé accessible et pouvant s'extraire.- Device for solar photovoltaic power of the motor for winding pool covers, according to claim 1, characterized in that the actuation of the equipment is carried out with a switch associated with a lock (17) key accessible and can be extracted. - Dispositif pour l'alimentation solaire photovoltaïque du moteur pour l'enroulement des couvertures de piscines, suivant la revendication 2, caractérisé parce que le logement qui comprend les composants électriques est pourvu d'une valve (18) anti-condensation.- Device for photovoltaic solar power supply of the motor for winding pool covers, according to claim 2, characterized in that the housing which comprises the electrical components is provided with an anti-condensation valve (18).
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