EP3230538B1 - Modular swimming pool system - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a modular swimming pool.

The invention also relates to the use of several containers, preferably several overseas containers, and a method for constructing a swimming pool.

Swimming pools with pools having different shapes and designs and made of different materials are known from the general state of the art. In particular, swimming pools are also known, the pools of which are formed from a foil or from stainless steel. In order to make the side walls of the pool from foil or stainless steel, it is generally necessary to have a structure that supports the side walls and is particularly suitable for absorbing the compressive forces of the water in the pool. In general, a reinforced concrete structure is produced for this using known measures, the inside of which is then provided with a foil or stainless steel cladding.

There may be a need to make swimming pools available at short notice for certain events, which are then to be removed again after the event is over. Furthermore, there may be a need, particularly in the case of conversion work on larger existing swimming pools, to provide a swimming pool to which the users of the swimming pool that has been closed due to the conversion or renovation can temporarily switch to.

Makeshift constructions are known from the prior art, in particular for creating swimming pools at the Olympic Games, in which the side walls that are intended to absorb the pressure of the water are formed by correspondingly complex and expensive measures. For this purpose, strong and stable struts and the like must be provided to ensure that the side walls of the pool can withstand the water pressure. All other constructions necessary for a swimming pool, such as the changing rooms, the sanitary facilities, including the showers, as well as the entire water treatment and other technology, must be built on site, which is correspondingly expensive.

From the FR 2,148,885 A5 a swimming pool is known in which a swimming pool is formed by arranging several interconnected concrete blocks.

the AU 32872 93A relates to a wall module and more particularly to a wall module for use in constructing a water retention wall and swimming pool constructed from a plurality of such modules.

the U.S. 3,815,160 discloses a swimming pool with cavity walls.

The object of the present invention is to provide a modularly constructed swimming pool which solves the disadvantages of the prior art, in particular is constructed in a simple, stable and cost-effective manner and allows at least some essential elements to be used multiple times.

According to the invention, this object is achieved by claim 1.

According to the invention, this object is also achieved through the use of containers, preferably designed as modular spaces, according to claim 11 and the method according to claim 12.

Due to the fact that, according to the invention, an arrangement of several containers is provided in such a way that the containers contribute to essentially laterally delimiting an interior space for the formation of a swimming pool, several advantages are achieved.

According to the invention, it can be provided that the containers essentially completely delimit the interior space. The containers preferably run essentially completely around the sides of the interior space or border the interior space completely at the sides.

The containers provide the necessary stability so that a swimming pool can be formed in the interior space, which is preferably completely delimited by the containers. The containers are easy to transport and available at comparatively low cost. Setting up the containers also does not cause any problems. The containers have a height that is suitable for forming a swimming pool within the interior space, which the containers delimit at the sides.

The containers are preferably overseas containers, preferably of the type used to transport goods on so-called container ships.

It is preferably a matter of standard ISO containers or standard ISO box containers, which are preferably made of sheet steel, but also of sheet aluminum, preferably in conjunction with profiles for reinforcement. The containers can also be made of plywood, in particular with a glass fiber reinforced plastic coating.

The containers can preferably have a length of 8 to 14 m, particularly preferably a length of 12 m.

In a particularly advantageous manner, the containers can also be so-called modular rooms or room modules, or the containers can be designed as modular rooms or room modules.

A container, also in training as a modular room, is characterized by the fact that it is prefabricated and only has to be set up or assembled at its destination.

Containers designed as modular rooms usually have a rectangular floor plan. However, other floor plans are also possible. As with all containers, the lengths and widths of modular rooms can be designed as desired. In order to create larger rooms or more complex structures using modular rooms, it is common for one or more side walls to be omitted, in whole or in part, so that several modular rooms can be put together on the construction site and form a larger room due to the elimination of the side walls. The dimensions of the individual module rooms are usually limited by the fact that the module rooms have to be transported to the construction site.

Module rooms offer the possibility to take into account during production that one or more side walls will be completely or partially omitted on the construction site. The standard ISO containers can be produced more cheaply, but the effort on the construction site to later omit side walls is higher here. Containers that have already been designed as modular rooms at the factory offer structural and design advantages here.

Whether the containers provided according to the invention are designed as standard ISO containers or as modular rooms is initially irrelevant for the fundamental realization of the idea according to the invention. The selection has a particular impact on costs and design freedom.

In particular when the containers are designed as modular spaces, it can be advantageous if a plurality of modular spaces provided for delimiting the interior space for the swimming pool have different lengths and/or widths. Taking into account the limitation of transport, the module spaces can preferably have a length that allows one side of the interior space for the swimming pool to be completely delimited, so that, for example, the front sides, but also the longitudinal sides of the pool are each formed by a module space. The module spaces can also be designed in such a way that they protrude beyond the longitudinal or front sides of the pool, so that a connection can be made between two module spaces that delimit two adjacent sides of the pool without the need to use an additional corner module .

Furthermore, individual module rooms, for example in the entrance area, can have a greater width. Furthermore, in the case of individual module rooms, the elimination of side walls can already be provided so that they can be combined with other module rooms in order to provide a larger room.

When forming the container as a standard ISO container, i. H. if a particularly cost-effective solution is to be implemented, it makes sense for them to have the same length if possible. However, insofar as the containers are designed as modular spaces, i. H. if value is placed on greater creative freedom, then it makes sense for the module rooms to be manufactured in suitable lengths and widths, insofar as transport reasons do not speak in favor of a two- or multi-part design here as well.

It is advantageous if the module spaces have a frame construction made of metal, in particular steel or stainless steel. The module spaces can be provided with planking. In principle, the planking can be designed in any desired way in order to realize an external facade, but also the inside of a room in the desired way. Provision can be made for vapor barriers and insulating elements, such as mineral wool, to be integrated into the walls of the module rooms.

The module rooms can already be designed in the factory in such a way that the module rooms can essentially be assembled completely. The module rooms can possibly already have ventilation systems and the like. The module rooms can already be equipped with all technical devices before installation.

In particular, if it is planned to later connect a module room with one or more module rooms or if the omission of one or more side walls, in whole or in part, is planned, this can already be taken into account during the factory production of the module room by the fact that the frame construction has removable auxiliary supports or the like, so that the connection of further module rooms on the construction site or the omission of a side wall, in whole or in part, is possible without any problems.

The module rooms can already be provided with doors and/or windows and/or stairs and/or a pedestal or a bench under which the aeration and ventilation device is arranged.

In the context of the present invention, the term "container" is to be understood, inter alia, as a module room or a room module which is manufactured at the factory and can be essentially finally assembled or set up on the construction site in order to delimit an interior space for a swimming pool.

In the context of the description of the invention, both above and below and in particular with regard to the claims, the term "container" is therefore synonymous with, unless this is technically excluded in individual cases, for example because a standard ISO container is explicitly described to understand the term "module space". In the context of the invention, a module room is only a somewhat more individual design of a container or one that offers more design options.

To simplify readability, the term container, which also includes the design as a module space, is used below.

In addition to the stability that the containers provide to the pool, they also allow excavation or digging to be avoided entirely or substantially. The containers can easily be placed on a preferably flat surface in the desired arrangement to form an interior space.

Another advantage of the containers is that they can be designed as changing rooms and/or as a shower room and/or as a sanitary room and/or as a first-aid room.

According to the invention it can be provided that at least one container is designed as a changing room and/or as a shower room and/or as a sanitary room and/or as a first-aid room. Changing rooms can be provided for both men and women Women, possibly also group changing rooms for children. A separate container is preferably provided for this purpose.

According to the invention, it can also be provided that at least one container is designed as a technology module and/or for water treatment. The container, which is designed as a technology module, can be identical to the container for water treatment.

To increase stability, it is preferably provided that the containers are connected to one another.

According to the invention, it can be provided that the containers are connected to one another with connecting elements, in particular supports and struts, in particular longitudinal and transverse struts and the like, and/or struts, supports, crossbeams and, if necessary, a reinforced frame structure are also provided within a container to increase rigidity .

According to the invention, it can also be provided that two containers arranged essentially at right angles to one another are connected to one another via a corner connection module.

The containers are preferably arranged in such a way that when there are two containers arranged at an angle, preferably at right angles to one another, the vertical edges of the end faces of the containers facing one another do not overlap, i.e. the long side of one container does not overlap the end face of another container. Although this would be possible in principle, it has proven to be advantageous to connect two containers arranged at an angle, preferably at right angles, to one another via an additional corner connection module.

According to the invention, it can be provided that at least one of the containers has an opening on one end face, and that an end face of the corner connection module that adjoins the opening also has an opening.

The opening in the container can be an opening the size of a door, for example, but it is also possible that the opening encompasses the entire end of the container or at least approximately the entire end of the container and the opening in the corner connection module hereby preferably corresponds or is designed identically.

The openings in the front of the container and in the corner connection module allow for easy and smooth passage from the container into the corner connection module. In particular, if two (or possibly also three or four) containers that adjoin the corner connection module have corresponding openings, it is possible to get from an interior space of one container into an interior space of another container and to use the corner connection module as a passage .

Designing the corner connection module in such a way that three or even four containers are adjacent to it is particularly suitable if more than one swimming pool is to be formed by the arrangement of the containers, i. H. the swimming pool has several pools that are at least partially separated from each other by intervening containers.

It is advantageous if the corner connection module has an opening on an exposed side surface. In this case, the opening can only extend over a part of the side surface and in particular can have the size of a window or a door. Alternatively, however, the opening can also take up the entire side surface, which makes it possible in a particularly simple manner to enter the corner connection module from the outside. The connected containers can then also be entered through preferably provided openings in the side surfaces of the corner connection module adjoining the containers. This is particularly suitable if the containers have a corresponding interior design, for example as a technology module or, as described above, as changing rooms or the like.

The corner connection modules can also be designed as a container, for example as a module room.

However, if the containers are designed as modular spaces overall, it makes sense to make them long enough so that two containers, preferably arranged at right angles to one another, can be connected without an additional corner connection module.

According to the invention, it can be provided that the longitudinal sides of the containers facing the interior are provided with compensating elements to form a flat surface facing the interior.

In a simple manner, the compensating elements can be compensating plates, preferably made of wood or plastic. Of course, an apprenticeship is also possible made of metal. A particularly inexpensive design can consist in making the compensating elements from chipboard. It is advantageous if several compensating elements or compensating plates are provided and these can be connected to one another, preferably by means of a tongue and groove connection and/or via suitable steps or gradations provided in the end faces.

Typically, the containers, especially overseas containers, have profiled side walls, i. H. an alternating profile of channeled peaks and valleys. Sheet steel containers, in particular, usually have side walls and also a top, which are formed from corrugated sheet steel with a wide variety of profiles. The use of compensating elements is advantageous here.

In principle, it is possible to form a swimming pool in the interior space delimited by the containers, even without compensating elements. However, it has proven to be advantageous to provide the longitudinal sides of the containers facing the interior with a flat surface. This can be achieved particularly easily with the preferably plate-shaped compensating elements. In principle, however, it would also be possible to only fill up the indentations between the elevations in the longitudinal sides in such a way that they run flush and in one plane with the elevations of the container. However, such a design of the compensating elements is more complex with regard to their attachment than the attachment of plates that completely cover the longitudinal side of the container.

If the containers are designed as modular rooms, it makes sense for the long sides of the containers facing the interior to be factory-made with a suitable surface, so that a swimming pool can be formed in the interior delimited by the containers (module spaces) without additional compensation elements can. Furthermore, the walls of the module rooms, another room, z. B. a changing room, be designed directly at the factory so that the walls are finished.

According to the invention it can be provided that a foil for the formation of side walls and/or a bottom of the swimming pool is introduced into the interior space which is at least partially delimited by the containers.

In principle, the side walls and/or the bottom of the swimming pool can also be formed by stainless steel plates, but due to the temporary use of the pool that may be intended or with regard to a cost-effective design, the side walls and/or the bottom of the swimming pool should be formed by a foil advantageous. It is also advantageous if both the side walls and the bottom of the swimming pool are formed by a foil. The necessary stability for the film is provided on the side walls by the long sides of the container.

It is advantageous if the sections of the foil forming the side walls of the swimming pool border on the longitudinal sides of the containers forming the interior and/or the compensating elements and/or on surfaces supported by the longitudinal sides of the container.

This gives the film the necessary stability and shape in a cost-effective manner.

With regard to a sustainable or more permanent use of the swimming pool, a swimming pool made of stainless steel can also be formed in the interior instead of a foil. Swimming pools made of stainless steel are known in principle from the prior art. Basically known is in particular the production of a swimming pool made of stainless steel, in particular the formation of overflow channels and a pool edge for this. The swimming pool made of stainless steel, in particular the side walls of the swimming pool, can basically be designed in a known manner, but in such a way that the forces that occur are preferably introduced into the associated side walls, in particular the adjacent longitudinal walls of the container. A high-quality design of the swimming pool through a design made of stainless steel is particularly suitable if the containers are also designed in a particularly high-quality manner as modular rooms.

In a simple embodiment, described in more detail below, it can be provided that a stainless steel pool edge is placed on the container, whereby the water surface is then usually up to 40 cm higher than the pool surround. Attached stainless steel pool heads are known from the prior art. In a particularly high-quality design, which in turn is particularly suitable when the containers are designed as modular rooms and the swimming pool is designed as a stainless steel swimming pool, it can also be provided that the water surface is essentially level with the surface of the container, i. H. in particular the plane of the floor formed thereon. It is generally known from the prior art to design swimming pools in such a way that the water surface is essentially on the same level as the walkable area.

According to the invention, such an arrangement can preferably be achieved in that the construction of the swimming pool is designed to be self-supporting in the interior space delimited by the containers. For this purpose, the self-supporting structure in such a way be arranged in the interior so that the side walls of the swimming pool are preferably at a distance of 20 cm to 80 cm, particularly preferably 30 cm to 70 cm, and very particularly preferably 50 cm +/- 10 cm, from a side wall, in particular a longitudinal wall, of the associated module space. On the one hand, this offers sufficient space to produce a self-supporting construction of the stainless steel basin and to preferably introduce the forces into the associated side wall of the module space. Furthermore, the distance is suitable to form a pool edge with an overflow channel that is level with the walkable area of the container around the swimming pool, so that a water surface can be designed that is essentially plane-parallel with the walkable area around the swimming pool runs. The distance between the side walls of the stainless steel pool and the associated side walls of the module room, preferably 50 cm +/- 10 cm, is also sufficient to accommodate the piping for the swimming pool, in particular the overflow channel.

The solution according to the invention makes it possible to design very high-quality swimming pools, in particular with a design in which the water surface is flush with the walkable area, while using the advantages of the present invention, namely the simple creation of an interior space to form a swimming pool.

The swimming pool is preferably formed as a stainless steel swimming pool in a known manner by using stainless steel plates.

The invention, in particular the features presented above and below, can be implemented both in swimming pools made of stainless steel and in swimming pools that have a foil instead of stainless steel plates, unless this is expressly excluded.

According to the invention it can be provided that the swimming pool is designed as a non-swimmer pool or as a swimmer's pool or as a non-swimmer and swimmer's pool. In principle, the swimming pool can also be designed as a diving pool, a paddling pool or a children's pool.

The swimming pool can have several pools.

According to the invention it can be provided that a filling material for raising the bottom of the swimming pool is arranged at least under a part of a section of the foil which forms the bottom of the swimming pool. This can also be done analogously when training the Floor can be realized by stainless steel plates, although in this case a different mechanical substructure is preferable.

The depth of the pool can easily be influenced by the filling material or another substructure. In this way, for example, the depth of the swimmer's pool, the non-swimmer's pool or a swimming pool that has both a non-swimmer and a swimmer's area can be defined. The filling material can be, for example, sand or a similar, preferably loose material. If necessary, limitations or shaped elements can also be provided below the bottom of the foil in order to ensure that the sand cannot move undesirably.

According to the invention, it can also be provided that the swimming pool has a pool edge which is connected to the foil and is attached to an upper side of the container.

The pool edge can be attached as desired. However, attachment to the top of the container has proven to be particularly suitable. Of course, a pool edge can also be used without the side walls and/or the bottom of the pool being formed by a foil.

The formation of a pool edge, which is preferably a stainless steel pool edge, which is basically known from the prior art, for which reference is made to the known embodiments and details, offers particular advantages. On the one hand, a pool edge, in particular made of stainless steel, is correspondingly robust, stable and also largely resistant to solar radiation, so that the durability of the swimming pool, especially if it otherwise consists of a foil that forms the side walls and/or the floor, is increased . On the other hand, the swimming pool is designed with a pool edge, in particular made of stainless steel, which is visually appealing and pleasant to the touch.

According to the invention, it can be provided that the pool edge and/or a connecting profile that can be connected to the pool edge extends from an upper side of the container along a section of the long side of the container in the direction of the underside of the container.

Such a configuration, in particular in connection with a connection profile, protects the foil in particular in the area of the upper side or the water surface of the swimming pool. It is sufficient if the pool edge, preferably a connection profile connected to it, extends into the swimming pool over a section extends to secure and protect the film. The film is protected from above to preferably below the intended water surface. Such a design is known from the prior art for liner pools that have a pool edge, in particular a stainless steel pool edge.

According to the invention, the foil is attached to the pool edge and/or the connection profile.

According to the invention, at least part of the top of the container, preferably the entire top of the container, is provided with planking.

This gives the containers another benefit. The top of the container provides a surface that makes it possible to walk around the pool, in particular to set up sun loungers there and to allow bathers to easily get in and out of the pool. Special measures to create a substructure that makes it possible to apply paneling are not necessary, since the substructure is already provided by the top of the container. It is preferably provided that the planking is fixed to the longitudinal and transverse beams on the top of the container, since these are suitable for taking a high load capacity, while the top of the container itself usually, especially if it is a standard -ISO container is, can only take limited loads.

The paneling can preferably be wood, a wood-like material or a material that visually resembles wood. However, it is also possible to use tiles or other panels to create a pleasant walkable surface on top of the container. In this context, the term "cladding" also includes panels, tiles and the like.

It is advantageous if at least one staircase leads to the top of the container. The staircase can be designed as an internal staircase, especially if the container is designed as a modular room.

It is also advantageous if a railing is attached to the top of the container. The railing can preferably be essentially flush and circumferential along the outer edge of the top of the container or its planking (which protrudes over the container can) run. As a result, bathers have as large an area as possible to move around the pool.

It is advantageous if a tower that is higher than the containers is connected to at least one container and can be walked on or accessed via its top. The tower can be, for example, a tower for a lifeguard and/or a supervisor. However, it is also possible to use the tower to set up more loungers, a kiosk or the like, since the tower offers a good overview of the swimming pool.

According to the invention it can be provided that at least one further container is connected to a long side facing away from the interior of at least one container and/or to a corner connection module in order to expand a walkable surface around the swimming pool.

The surface area around the swimming pool can be increased in a simple manner by setting up additional containers, for example in order to set up additional loungers and the like. The upper side of the additional containers can preferably also be covered with planking that is identical to the planking of the other containers or has a different design. It is therefore possible with simple measures to enlarge the area around the swimming pool as desired and in particular to adapt its shape to the individual wishes of the swimming pool operator.

It is advantageous if the base area of the swimming pool has the shape of a rectangle and has long sides, which are each formed by two containers, and front sides, which are each formed by a container.

A design of the base area of the swimming pool as a rectangle is possible in a particularly simple manner with the containers. Furthermore, the described design of the longitudinal sides and the front sides of the swimming pool is particularly suitable for providing a swimming pool that meets most requirements. In principle, however, larger or smaller lengths are also possible. It is also possible that one or more containers are arranged in such a way that their end faces are used to delimit the interior space to form the swimming pool. As a result, different lengths for the swimming pool can be realized in a simple manner with the same containers.

According to the invention, it can be provided that the modularly constructed swimming pool has two or more swimming pools, with one or more containers being or are arranged between two swimming pools.

In one embodiment of the invention, provision can also be made for two containers to be arranged one above the other in order to delimit the interior space to form the swimming pool.

This configuration makes it possible to produce a swimming pool with a particularly great depth, for example as a diving pool or diving pool.

The modular swimming pool according to the invention can be realized outdoors, but also inside an existing building or a building to be erected for this purpose. The modular swimming pool can form or have a building. In particular when the containers are designed as modular rooms, it makes sense for the modular rooms to be designed in such a way or to be supplemented with further facade elements so that a closed hall or a swimming pool is formed as a result. The swimming pool thus also includes a hall construction. For this purpose, it can be provided, for example, that the containers according to the invention form an interior space for erecting a swimming pool. Access to the swimming pool can preferably take place in such a way that the users of the swimming pool enter the swimming pool or the swimming pool hall on the level on which the containers are standing, it being provided that the visitors, in order to get into the swimming pool, ascending, for example by using a stairway, preferably an internal stairway, leading up, so that visitors reach the level of the water surface of the swimming pool. Further containers can then optionally be set up on this level, in particular if further rooms are to be made available there. However, all or at least the majority of the rooms are preferably located in the entrance level, ie below the water surface or the rooms are formed by the containers that delimit the interior space for the swimming pool. On the surface of the container, which forms the interior space for accommodating the swimming pool, only facade elements are preferably arranged or extend upwards from there. The facade elements can be designed in a known manner, for example with windows. The height can be chosen in such a way that there is sufficient space to use the swimming pool. A roof can also be formed in a known manner. Such constructions can also be prefabricated and transported to the construction site with the module rooms and the facade elements.

The described solution according to the invention is suitable both for setting up containers, in particular in the embodiment as modular rooms, outdoors, in existing halls, but also in swimming pool halls specially constructed for this purpose. In particular, the containers themselves, optionally in combination with other facade elements and a roof, can form an indoor swimming pool as part of the swimming pool.

The solution also concerns a kit for a swimming pool. In the kit it is provided that it has at least one, preferably several containers, which can be arranged in such a way that the container or containers contribute or contribute to essentially delimiting an interior space at the side, and the interior space to the Formation of a swimming pool is provided.

The kit can preferably have the features that have already been presented in more detail with regard to the modularly constructed swimming pool according to claim 1 in the dependent claims and the above description. Furthermore, reference is also made to the following statements in the exemplary embodiment, which can also be implemented in the kit according to the invention. The containers can be designed in particular as modular spaces.

When several containers are used according to the invention, preferably several overseas containers and/or several modular rooms, it is provided that these are used for the lateral delimitation of an interior space to form a swimming pool. With regard to further advantageous refinements, reference is again made to the description of the modular swimming pool, in particular the dependent claims following claim 1, the above description and the following description of the exemplary embodiments.

In the method according to the invention according to claim 12 for constructing a swimming pool, it is provided that containers, preferably overseas containers and/or modular rooms, are arranged relative to one another in such a way that the containers contribute to delimiting an interior space essentially laterally, after which a swimming pool is formed in the interior space , whose side walls are stabilized by a support structure.

With regard to further advantageous measures for the method according to the invention, reference is made analogously to the above statements and to the claims dependent on claim 1 relating to the modularly constructed swimming pool which can be created using the method. Furthermore, reference is made to the following statements on the exemplary embodiments, which also result in advantageous process steps for the process according to claim 12 according to the invention.

According to the invention, it is preferably provided that the arrangement of several containers takes place in such a way that the containers essentially laterally delimit an interior space for the formation of a swimming pool. However, this does not rule out the possibility that, should the structural conditions that already exist allow it, parts of side walls or one or more side walls can be completely replaced by elements already present on site, for example an existing wall or a partial excavation or a slope or a facade element, in particular prefabricated facade elements are formed. It is essential within the scope of the invention that the container or the container at least contributes to delimiting an interior space for the formation of a swimming pool laterally essentially in such a way that an interior space for the formation of a swimming pool is created overall.

Exemplary embodiments of the invention are described below with reference to the drawing.

• Fig. 1 eine Anordnung von Containern zur Eingrenzung eines Innenraums zur Ausbildung eines Schwimmbeckens;
• Fig. 2 eine Darstellung nach Fig. 1 mit vier Eckverbindungsmodulen;
• Fig. 3 eine prinzipmäßige Darstellung eines Längsschnitts durch eine Längsseite eines Containers, an der Ausgleichselemente und eine Folie angeordnet sind;
• Fig. 4 eine Ansicht nach Fig. 2 mit einer abgehobenen Darstellung (Explosionsdarstellung) eines Schwimmbeckens in einer ersten Ausführungsform, wobei das Schwimmbecken - gemäß der Darstellung in Fig. 7 - in dem Innenraum, der durch die Container gebildet ist, ausgebildet wird;
• Fig. 5 eine Ansicht nach Fig. 2 mit einer abgehobenen Darstellung (Explosionsdarstellung) eines Schwimmbeckens in einer zweiten Ausführungsform, wobei das Schwimmbecken - gemäß der Darstellung in Fig. 7 - in dem Innenraum, der durch die Container eingegrenzt ist, ausgebildet wird;
• Fig. 6 eine Ansicht nach Fig. 2 mit einer abgehobenen Darstellung (Explosionsdarstellung) eines Schwimmbeckens in einer dritten Ausführungsform, wobei das Schwimmbecken - gemäß der Darstellung in Fig. 7 - in dem Innenraum, der durch die Container eingegrenzt ist, ausgebildet wird;
• Fig. 7 eine Ansicht einer Anordnung mehrerer Container gemäß Fig. 2 mit einem Schwimmbecken, welches einen Beckenkopf und eine Folie aufweist, wobei das Schwimmbecken in dem durch die Container eingegrenzten Innenraum ausgebildet ist;
• Fig. 8 eine prinzipmäßige Darstellung eines Schnitts durch einen Beckenkopf und den daran angrenzenden Bereich eines Containers;
• Fig. 9 eine prinzipmäßige Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Schwimmbades;
• Fig. 10 eine Darstellung gemäß Fig. 9, ergänzt um einen weiteren Container;
• Fig. 11 eine Draufsicht auf eine Anordnung von Containern mit einer prinzipmäßigen Darstellung einiger möglicher Funktionsbereiche innerhalb der Container; und
• Fig. 12 eine Ansicht auf eine Vorderseite des erfindungsgemäßen Schwimmbades.

It shows:

• 1 an array of containers to define an interior space to form a swimming pool;
• 2 a representation after 1 with four corner connection modules;
• 3 a schematic representation of a longitudinal section through a longitudinal side of a container, are arranged on the compensating elements and a film;
• 4 a view after 2 with a lifted representation (exploded representation) of a swimming pool in a first embodiment, wherein the swimming pool - according to the representation in 7 - is formed in the interior space formed by the containers;
• figure 5 a view after 2 with a lifted representation (exploded representation) of a swimming pool in a second embodiment, wherein the swimming pool - according to the representation in 7 - is formed in the interior space delimited by the containers;
• 6 a view after 2 with a lifted representation (exploded representation) of a swimming pool in a third embodiment, wherein the swimming pool - according to the representation in 7 - is formed in the interior space delimited by the containers;
• 7 a view of an arrangement of several containers according to FIG 2 with a swimming pool, which has a pool edge and a foil, wherein the swimming pool is formed in the interior space delimited by the containers;
• 8 a basic representation of a section through a pool edge and the adjacent area of a container;
• 9 a basic representation of a swimming pool according to the invention;
• 10 a representation according to 9 , supplemented by another container;
• 11 a top view of an arrangement of containers with a basic representation of some possible functional areas within the container; and
• 12 a view of a front of the swimming pool according to the invention.

The basic structure of swimming pools is well known from the general state of the art, which is why only the features essential to the invention are discussed in more detail below.

The exemplary embodiment shows a modular swimming pool 1 with an arrangement of a plurality of containers 2 in such a way that the containers 2 essentially laterally delimit an interior space 3 for forming a swimming pool 4 .

In an embodiment that is not shown in detail, it can also be provided that the containers only contribute to delimiting an interior space, e.g. B. in connection with an existing retaining wall. The exemplary embodiment also applies analogously to such an embodiment.

The term "laterally essentially delimit" is to be understood that the container 2 laterally essentially, ie preferably completely, delimit the interior space 3, it being possible, for example, to provide that between the containers 2, in particular in the area a gap may remain in the corners of the interior space 3, but this gap can be closed by connecting pieces, spacer elements, modules or the like, which are not shown in detail.

It is provided that the containers 2 are arranged in such a way that the containers 2 are suitable for delimiting the interior space 3 and for stabilizing a swimming pool 4 to be formed in the interior space 3, in particular laterally, and for absorbing the pressure forces of the water directly or via a supporting structure between the containers 2 and the Swimming pool 4 record.

The containers 2 can preferably be overseas containers. However, the invention is not limited to this. The containers 2 can preferably have a length of 8 to 16 m, particularly preferably 12 m, optionally +/- 2 m. However, the invention is not limited to this either.

In a way that is not shown in detail, the containers 2 can also be designed as module rooms. Modular rooms can easily be made in different lengths and/or widths. In particular, provision can also be made for one or more side walls to be completely or partially omitted, in particular if it is intended to create larger rooms or to connect one or more containers to one another.

The following description also applies analogously to the design of the container 2 as a modular space.

figure 1 shows an arrangement of six containers 2. The number of containers 2 and their arrangement is only an example. According to the figure 1 it is provided that the containers 2 delimit an interior space 3 which has the base area of a rectangle. Two containers 2 each form a longitudinal side and one container 2 each forms the front side of the interior 3.

To clarify the arrangement and size of the container 2 is in figure 1 (not to scale) on the right front corner of the arrangement of the container 2 a person shown.

In the exemplary embodiment it can be provided that the containers 2 are at least partially connected to one another. The containers 2 of the arrangement are preferably connected to one another so that they stabilize one another.

In a way that is not shown in more detail, additional carriers, supports, struts, reinforcements and the like can also be provided between the containers 2 and within the containers 2 in order to increase the stability of the containers 2 .

In principle, two containers 2 arranged at an angle, preferably substantially at right angles to one another, or two containers 2 whose longitudinal axes do not lie on the same axis, can be connected to one another as desired. figure 2 1 shows a particularly advantageous connection, in particular of containers 2 arranged essentially at right angles to one another. Corner connection modules 5 are preferably provided for their connection.

figure 2 shows four corner connection modules 5.

How out figure 2 results, at least one of the containers 2, preferably several of the containers 2, can have an opening 6 on an end face 2a. In the exemplary embodiment it is provided that a side surface 5a of the corner connection module 5 adjoining the opening 6 also has an opening 7 . Thereby a passage between the corner connection module 5 and the container 2 is created.

How out figure 2 Furthermore, the corner connection module 5 can have an opening 8 on at least one exposed side surface 5a, ie a side surface which is not adjoined by a container 2 . This allows easy access from the outside. However, the opening 8 can also only be designed as a window, but preferably as a door or as an access opening.

The containers 2 usually have outer walls with a profiled structure. The structure is generally composed of elevations 21 and depressions 22, which generally alternate and generally run vertically in the area of the end faces 2a and the longitudinal sides 2b, 2c. Such a structure is exemplified in figure 3 shown. For simplification, such a structure is shown in the basic representation of the container 2 in the other figures (except figure 12 ) not shown, but usually present.

the figure 3 shows a long side 2b of a container 2, which is aligned in the direction of the interior 3, ie it is a part of the container 2 that contributes to the delimitation of the interior 3. Compensating elements 9 are arranged on the longitudinal side 2b of the container 2 in order to form a flat surface facing the interior 3 . The compensating elements 9 can in any way, in particular with known Measures to be connected to the long side 2b of the container 2. The shape of the compensating elements 9 can be arbitrary.

In the exemplary embodiment it is provided that the compensating elements 9 are designed as compensating plates, preferably as wooden plates, chipboards, plastic plates or made of a wood-like material. In the exemplary embodiment, an interface between two compensating elements 9 is shown. Provision can be made for the compensating plates 9 to be connected to one another via tongue and groove connections or, as shown, via a step on the end faces of the compensating elements 9 . However, a butt joint is of course also possible.

If the container 2 is designed as a modular space, a profiled outer wall can be dispensed with. The manufacturing process of modular rooms allows them to be manufactured with any external wall, so that subsequent work is not necessary here. The module rooms preferably have a steel frame construction that can be paneled as desired and filled with vapor barriers, mineral wool or other insulating materials.

As can be seen from the Figures 3 to 10 results in principle, a film 10 for the formation of side walls 4a and/or a bottom 4b of the swimming pool 4 is introduced into the interior space 3 in the exemplary embodiment. In the exemplary embodiment, both the side walls 4a and the bottom 4b of the swimming pool 4 are formed by a foil 10. The film 10 can be composed of different sections or webs. Foils for forming a swimming pool are known in various embodiments from the prior art. Their processing and laying is also known.

Provision can be made for the sections of the foil 10 forming the side walls 4b of the swimming pool 4 to be attached to the longitudinal sides 2b of the containers 2 forming the interior space 3 and/or to the compensating elements 9 and/or to surfaces (not shown in detail) supported by the longitudinal sides 2b adjoin.

In figure 3 is shown as an example of how the film 10 or a section of the film 10 can adjoin compensating elements 9, which in turn are connected to the long side 2b, so that the film 10 is supported and stabilized by the long side 2b of a container 2.

In a particularly high-quality embodiment, in particular when the containers 2 are designed as modular spaces, stainless steel can be used instead of a foil 10, as a result of which a swimming pool 4 made of stainless steel is formed.

the Figures 4 to 6 show an exploded view of an arrangement of the containers 2 and a swimming pool 4, which is formed in the interior space 3 provided by the arrangement of the containers 2.

It is not intended to form the swimming pool 4 outside the arrangement of the containers 2 and then to insert them into them, as is the case Figures 4 to 6 could suggest, but the swimming pool 4 is formed by a correspondingly known laying of the film 10 within the interior 3. Only to clarify the structure of the swimming pool 4 this is lifted from the interior 3 in the Figures 4 to 6 shown.

the Figures 4 to 6 differ in the present case only in the design of the swimming pool 4.

In figure 4 the swimming pool 4 is designed as a non-swimmer pool, ie with a lower water depth.

In figure 5 the swimming pool 4 is designed as a swimmer's pool, ie with a depth suitable for this purpose, optionally with a depth which essentially corresponds to the available height of the container 2, minus the necessary structure.

In figure 6 the swimming pool is designed as a non-swimmer and swimmer's pool, ie the swimming pool 4 has different water depths, optionally with a transition in which the floor is preferably inclined.

In a way that is not shown in detail, the swimming pool 4 can also be designed as a children's pool, a paddling pool or a diving pool.

To delimit the interior 3 to form a diving pool, it can be advantageous if two containers 2 are arranged one above the other. If necessary, more than two containers 2 can also be arranged one above the other, but this is not necessary due to the height of the containers 2 per se, since two containers 2 already provide sufficient water depth for a diving pool.

To influence the water depth of the swimming pool 4 can in the embodiment, as in the figures 4 and 6 shown, it may be provided that under a part of a portion of the sheet 10 forming the bottom 4b of the pool 4, a filling material 11 for raising the bottom of the pool 4 is arranged.

In figure 4 is shown that the entire bottom 4b can be raised accordingly.

The filling material 11 can be sand or a similar, suitable material, for example. Alternatively, a suitable substructure can also be provided.

In order to produce the swimming pool 4, it is preferably provided that the filling material 11 is first distributed and solidified accordingly in the interior 3. The film 10 is then introduced into the interior 3 . the figures 4 and 6 illustrate in the style of an exploded view the basic structure of the swimming pool 4 with the help of a filling material 11.

As can be seen from the Figures 4 to 10 results, the swimming pool 4 can have a pool head 12 which is connected to the foil 10 and which is fastened to a top side 2d of the container 2.

In the exemplary embodiment, the pool edge 12 is preferably designed as a stainless steel pool edge. Pool heads 12 are well known from the general state of the art. Furthermore, it is known from the general state of the art how such pool edges 12 can be connected to a foil 10, which is why this is not discussed in more detail below.

the figure 8 shows only in principle and schematically the representation of a pool edge 12, which is connected to the foil 10.

In the exemplary embodiment, it is provided that the pool edge 12 and/or a connection profile 13 that can be connected to the pool edge 12 extends from the top 2d of the container 2 along a section of the longitudinal side 2b of the container 2 in the direction of the underside 2e of the container 2.

is shown in figure 8 a connection profile 13, which is connected to the pool edge 12 and the foil 10.

Preferably, the connection profile 13 or alternatively the pool edge 12 itself only extends over a comparatively short section from the top 2d of the container 2 in the direction of the underside 2e of the container 2, preferably so far that the connection profile 9 or the pool edge 12 only below the water surface ends, so that the film 10 is protected, in particular from sunlight.

In a particularly high-quality embodiment, particularly when the containers 2 are designed as modular rooms, it can also be provided that the swimming pool 4 is designed as a stainless steel swimming pool. It can be provided that the side walls of the swimming pool 4 are not directly adjacent to the facing longitudinal side 2b of a container 2, but the side walls of the swimming pool 4 are arranged at a distance from the longitudinal sides 2b. The distance here can be, for example, 20 cm to 80 cm, preferably 30 cm to 70 cm, particularly preferably 50 cm +/- 10 cm. The side walls of the swimming pool 4 made of stainless steel can be designed to be self-supporting or self-supporting, it being preferably provided that the forces that occur are transferred to the longitudinal side 2b of the container 2 and/or or directly into the bottom of the pool or a structure of the pool connected to the bottom. In the distance/free space between the long side 2b of the container 2 and the side walls of the swimming pool 4, an overflow channel can be formed. In the distance/free space between the long side 2b of the container 2 and the side walls of the swimming pool 4, the piping for the swimming pool 4 can also be accommodated. A construction of the side walls of the swimming pool 4 at a distance from the longitudinal sides 2b of the container 2 has the advantage that a pool edge 12 does not have to be attached to the top 2d of the container 2, but that the pool edge 12 or the overflow channel is on the same level as the Top 2d of the container 2 (possibly including a planking) can be formed. As a result, a swimming pool can be designed whose water surface is designed to be essentially plane-parallel with the upper side 2d of the container 2, possibly plus planking or a floor covering.

Of course, the construction described can also be implemented if the pool edge 12 or the overflow channel projects beyond the surface 2d of the container 2.

As can be seen from the Figures 8 to 12 results in principle, at least part of the top 2d of the container 2 can be provided with planking 14 . In the exemplary embodiment, the surface of the container 2 is completely provided with planking 14, with the exception of the area that is occupied in front of other components, for example the pool edge 12. In principle, however, all additional components such. B. the pool edge 12 on the planking 14 are mounted. The paneling 14 can be wooden slats, wood-like slats, slats imitating wood or corresponding slats. Of course, the use of tiles or a tile-like material is also possible.

In a way that is not shown in detail, it can be provided that the planking 14 is fixed to a substructure in such a way that the loads are diverted to load-bearing components of the container 2 .

In a way that is not shown in detail, it can be provided that end faces 2a or the longitudinal sides 2c of the container 2 facing away from the interior 3 are at least partially provided with planking, which can be identical to the planking 14, but can also be designed differently from it.

Identical paneling can also be provided in the entrance area of the swimming pool (shown without a reference number).

The swimming pool 1 according to the invention can have various design elements. As can be seen in particular from the figures 9 , 10 and 12 results, at least one staircase 15 can lead to the top 2d of the container 2. In the exemplary embodiment, two steps 15 are provided. Furthermore, a preferably peripheral railing 16 can be attached to the upper side 2d of the container 2, preferably in such a way that the railing 16 closes off the arrangement of the container 2 or the planking 14 to the outside.

In one embodiment, a tower 17 projecting beyond the top 2d of the container 2 can be provided, which is connected to at least one container 2 and is accessible via its top 2d. The tower 17 can be provided, for example, as a lifeguard tower or as a snack bar, observation tower or for loungers.

How out figure 10 results, at least one further container 200 can be connected to a longitudinal side 2c of a container 2 facing away from the interior 3 and/or to a corner connection module 5 in order to expand a walkable surface around the swimming pool 4 . In principle, it is possible to connect any number of such containers 200, so that the accessible surface around the swimming pool 4 can be designed as desired.

In the exemplary embodiment, the swimming pool 4 has a base area that essentially corresponds to the base area of a rectangle. This, or a square base area as a special form of a rectangle, has proven to be particularly suitable. However, other basic shapes are also possible here, which can be produced in particular by a corresponding arrangement of the containers 2 .

In a way that is not shown, the modular swimming pool 1 can also have two or more swimming pools 4 . It is preferably provided that one or more containers 2, 200 are arranged between two swimming pools 4.

In the exemplary embodiment, it is provided that at least one container 2 is designed as a changing room 18, 19 and/or as a shower room and/or as a sanitary room and/or as a first-aid room. Any configurations are possible here. the figure 11 shows in principle the design of a container 2 as a changing room 18 for women. The container can also have sanitary facilities and in particular a shower room for women. Another container 2 can be designed accordingly as a changing room 19 for men. The changing cubicles 18, 19 can preferably be accessed via an adjacent corner connection module 5 in each case.

How further from figure 11 shows schematically, two containers 2, which delimit a longitudinal side of the interior 3, can be designed as a technology module 20. It is also possible that only one container 2 is designed as a technology module 20 . The technology module 20 can contain the water treatment in particular.

The technical module 20 can preferably be accessed via one or two corner connection modules 5 .

The design of the container 2 as changing rooms 18, 19, as a technology module 20 or the like is optional within the scope of the invention, but very advantageous.

Within the scope of the invention it is also possible to use further containers, for example in order to design them as a kiosk, for example also with a closable longitudinal or front side. It is also possible to design a container as a ticket booth, for storing valuables, in particular with lockers, or for issuing swimming articles and the like. Various designs are possible here.

In the exemplary embodiment, it is provided that the swimming pool 1 is formed from a kit so that when the temporary use of the swimming pool 1 has ended, it can be removed again comparatively quickly and easily. It is thus possible to transport the container 2 away again and set it up again at another location.

The use of the container 2, preferably in an embodiment as an overseas container or as a module room, for the lateral delimitation of an interior space 3 to form a swimming pool 4, makes it possible to set up and dismantle a swimming pool 1 several times at different points and to close the parts again, at least for the most part use.

A method for constructing a swimming pool 1 involves the use of containers 2, preferably overseas containers, which are arranged relative to one another in such a way that the containers 2 contribute to delimiting an interior space 3 essentially laterally. According to the method, a swimming pool 4 is then formed in the interior 3, preferably by means of a foil 10, the side walls of which adjoin the longitudinal sides of the container 2 delimiting the interior 3 and are stabilized by these.

Provision is preferably made for little or no excavation work to be carried out in order to produce the swimming pool 4 . The excavation work is preferably limited to leveling the ground on which the swimming pool 1 is to be built, if at all necessary. Excavations to excavate an interior space for the swimming pool 4 are generally not necessary since the interior space 3 is delimited by the containers 2 and the containers 2 have a height that is sufficient to provide a water depth that is suitable for swimming pools.

Claims (12)

1. Modular swimming pool comprising a swimming basin (4) and an arrangement of a plurality of containers (2) such that the containers (2) contribute to substantially laterally delimit an interior space (3) for forming the swimming basin (4),

   characterized in that

   the swimming basin (4) in the interior space (3) is made of stainless steel,

   wherein the swimming basin (4) is self-supporting in the interior space (3), and wherein the self-supporting construction is arranged in the interior space (3) in such a way that the side walls (4a) of the swimming basin (4) have a distance of 20 cm to 80 cm from a side wall of the associated container (2).
2. Modular swimming pool according to claim 1,
   characterized in that
   the containers (2) substantially completely enclose the interior space (3) laterally.
3. Modular swimming pool according to claim 1 or 2,
   characterized in that
   two containers (2) arranged substantially at right angles to one another are connected to one another via a corner connection module (5).
4. Modular swimming pool according to one of the claims 1 to 3,
   characterized in that
   at least a part of the upper side (2d) of the containers (2) is provided with a planking (14) and/or at least one staircase (15) leads to the upper side (2d) of the containers (2) and/or that a railing (16) is attached to the upper side (2d) of the containers (2) and/or that a tower (17) projecting above the upper side (2d) of the containers (2) is connected to at least one container (2) and can be walked on via the upper side (2d) thereof.
5. Modular swimming pool according to one of the claims 1 to 4,
   characterized in that
   at least one container (2) is designed as a changing room (18, 19) and/or as a shower room and/or as a sanitary room and/or as a first-aid room and/or at least one container (2) is designed as a technical module (20) and/or for water treatment.
6. Modular swimming pool according to one of the claims 1 to 5,
   characterized in that
   two or more swimming basins (4) are formed, wherein one or more containers (2) are arranged between two swimming basins (4).
7. Modular swimming pool according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
   characterized in that
   to enclose the interior space (3) to form the swimming basin (4), two containers (2) are arranged one above the other.
8. Modular swimming pool according to one of the claims 1 to 7,
   characterized in that
   the containers (2) are designed as modular spaces.
9. Modular swimming pool according to claim 8,
   characterized in that
   a plurality of modular spaces (2) provided for enclosing the interior space (3) for the swimming basin (4) have different lengths and/or widths.
10. Modular swimming pool according to claim 8 or 9,
    characterized in that
    the modular spaces (2) have a frame construction made of metal.
11. Use of a plurality of containers (2), preferably formed as modular spaces, for laterally enclosing an interior space (3) to form a swimming basin (4),

    wherein the swimming basin (4) in the interior space (3) is formed of stainless steel, wherein the swimming basin (4) is self-supporting in the interior space (3), and

    wherein the self-supporting construction is arranged in the interior space (3) in such a way that the side walls (4a) of the swimming basin (4) have a distance of 20 cm to 80 cm from a side wall of the associated container (2).
12. Method of building a swimming pool (1), according to which containers (2) are arranged relative to one another in such a way that the containers (2) contribute to substantially laterally delimiting an interior space (3), according to which a swimming basin (4) is formed in the interior space (3), the side walls (4a) of which swimming basin (4) are stabilized via a supporting structure, the swimming basin (4) in the interior space (3) being formed from stainless steel,
    wherein the swimming basin (4) is self-supporting in the interior space (3), and wherein the self-supporting construction is arranged in the interior space (3) such that the side walls (4a) of the swimming basin (4) have a distance of 20 cm to 80 cm from the side wall of the associated container (2).

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