FR2705988A1 - Swimming pool cover - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a sealed, insulating, self-supporting, self-centring and self-clamping (self-tensioning) cover for use over swimming pools to convert them into usable floor space, for the use of which a standard surcharge can be applied as for private enclosures. It is made up of modules assembled over the entire surface area of the pool. Each module consists of a frame (1) covered by a sealed floor (2) and two longitudinal rails on each side which clamp the modules together and seal the join. According to the invention, the device is particularly intended for swimming pools.

Description

The present invention relates to a device for covering swimming pools which transform them into practicable and waterproof terraces.

When not in use, the outdoor pools must be protected from frost, rainwater, evaporation, dust, debris, insects, animals and light. In addition, they present a risk of falling. The existing protections are of the stretched tarpaulin type, sliding shutters, shelters or tdts. Either they only partially meet all the protection and overload needs, or they are composed of bulky elements with a big visual impact and which do not free the surface of the basin for other uses.

According to the invention, the device transforms a swimming pool into a terrace with load standards for passable terraces (150 daN / m2) and meets the protection needs of a swimming pool: frost, rainwater, evaporation, dust, plant debris, insects, animals, light, fall. The device is characterized by assembled modules, covering and insulating the total surface of the pool whatever its shape. Each module is independent, freestanding and self-centered. It comprises a supporting structure made of wood, glued laminated or metal, covered with a waterproof floor. Handles at each end facilitate handling. To form the terrace on the pool, each module is laid and linked contiguously to the previous one by a self-tightening device until total covering. Handling requires two people placed at each end of the module and an order to install the modules. Depending on climatic conditions and to guarantee frost protection, additional insulation, of the extruded polystyrene type or other, is placed under the floor between the elements of the chassis.

The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention:
Figure 1 shows a top view of the device according to the invention.

Figure 2 shows in longitudinal section, the self-centering system of a module of the invention.

Figure 3 shows in section the carrier system and the waterproof and insulating floor.

Figure 4 shows in section the self-locking device.

With reference to these drawings, the device (Fig. 1) comprises modules made up of a main chassis formed of load-bearing beams (1) made of wood, glued laminated timber or metal, covered with a non-slip and waterproof floor (2). This frame rests on the edges of the basin.

In section (Fig. 2), at each of their ends, the support beams (1) have a specific cutout for each swimming pool coping. This cut consists of a horizontal part (3) and a vertical part (5). The horizontal part (3) rests on the edge of the pool (4) and carries the module. The vertical part (5) abuts against the nose of the coping (6). It automatically centers and blocks the module.

Between the supporting beams (1) and under the floor (2) (Fig. 3), an insulator (7), of the extruded polystyrene type or other, is fixed or glued. At each lateral end, handles (8) cut out from the support beams facilitate handling.

The self-tightening of the modules (1, 2,1 ', 2') between them (Fig 4) is carried out using aluminum, PVC or other rails, fixed over the entire length of the longitudinal sides of the modules to be assembled. Each module has two similar beveled rails (9, 10). On one face of the module (1,2), the tip of the beveled rail is arranged upwards (9), it is arranged downwards (10) on the other face of the module. The assembly of the beveled rails of two modules (1, 2, 1 ', 2') ensures the self-tightening of these by sliding the bevels one over the other. During installation, the pressure exerted by the weight of the module binds and clamps the modules together. The tightness is ensured by the tight connection of the modules.

According to the invention, the device is particularly intended for swimming pools.

Claims (3)

1) Covering device transforming an outdoor swimming pool into a practicable terrace with overloading standards for private terraces, characterized in that it consists of modules comprising a supporting frame (1), a floor (2) and a rail system of connection and clamping (9,10) between the modules, the assembly being sealed, insulating, self-supporting, self-centered and self-tightening. 2) Covering device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a system consisting of two beveled rails (9,10) fixed over the entire length of the longitudinal sides of the modules to be connected, fitting one into the other, these rails self-tightening and sealing the connection between the modules. 3) Covering device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises supporting beams (1) whose cutouts provide support (3,4) and automatic centering (5,6) of the module on the basin of the swimming pool.