FR2839334A1 - Timber support for above-ground swimming pool comprises modular panels connected by hinge components with rods - Google Patents

Abstract

The support consists of a series of modular panels (1) with hinge components (2, 3) fastened to their vertical ends and joined by rods (5) inserted through the hinge's interlocking projections (2A, 3A).

Description

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  The invention relates to the technical sector of the manufacture of swimming pools, in particular of the type of those known under the name of "above-ground swimming pool" or "semi-underground", without excluding other constructions, in particular all types of wooden structures such as huts, chalets, tubs. More particularly, the invention relates to an above-ground swimming pool

wood frame.

  Generally, wooden panels are assembled together in combination with stiffness posts. This solution can be considered satisfactory for the real isati on of basins of general simplified shape of the square or rectangular type. However, we observe that the coupling of wooden panels with the stiffness posts

  usually requires a long and delicate operation to perform.

  For the realization of swimming pools, from wooden panels, to obtain forms of pools other than square and rectangular, such as hexagonal, octagonal, ..., significant difficulties appear in the assembly of the panels between them, requiring significant resources and labor, when carrying out the

pool basin.

  It should also be noted that it is difficult to conceive of obtaining complex shapes from modular panels, which can pose problems in terms of storage and transport, increasing by a

significantly, the costs.

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  The problem which the invention proposes to solve is to be able to make swimming pools, especially above ground, from modular wooden panels of a typical type, with the possibility of obtaining general complex and arbitrary shapes, and possibly to modify the surface, or the shape. To solve such a problem, it was designed, developed and developed a device, in particular for building a swimming pool, comprising: - modular wooden panels whose vertical ends 0 have arrangements to allow their coupling with capacity articulation to constitute the basin of any general polygonal shape; - All of the assembled panels cooperate with means capable of ensuring the tightness of the internal walls of the basin and of the bottom of the latter constituted by an arrangement of the ground. To solve the problem posed to ensure the coupling of panels between them, in a simple and effective way, without being obliged to use independent intermediate elements, the coupling arrangements of the wind panels constituted by attached and fixed vertical profiles. at the edges of each panel, said profiles

  presenting means of articulation between them.

  To resolve the problem posed of being able to assemble the panels together, in a rectilinear manner or at any angle, the means of articulation of the wind profiles constituted by hinges distributed over the entire height of said profiles to cooperate, after

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  nesting with an adjacent panel, with a vertical rod serving

hinge axis.

  To solve the problem posed of pre-fitting the wooden panels of the coupling profiles, the latter have a U-shaped cross section delimiting two lateral wings between which wind

  positioned and fixed the vertical ends of the panels.

  In another embodiment, the coupling profiles 0 have a cross section delimiting two lateral end wings and two internal wings, said wings being parallel, the panels being positioned and fixed between the end wings and the wings.

  which delimit a vice space.

  Advantageously, the wind panels produced by an assembly of

wooden boards.

  In the case of very long sides, the device comprises intermediate posts of cross section and H overturns by delimiting two parallel wings joined in their middle part by a perpendicular wing, the base of each of the posts presenting a projecting legs on both sides. other, the panels being positioned and fixed between the

  parallel wings, on either side of the perpendicular wing.

  The projecting parts of the legs are joined together, two by two, on one side and / or the other of the panel, to balance the internal pressures

and / or external to the structure.

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  According to another characteristic, the upper rectilinear edges of the panels cooperate with elements acting as a coping and

  for hanging a waterproof canvas known as a liner.

  The wind panels of rectangular cross section and can also have a trapezoidal shape which allows to realize

open or closed structures.

  The invention is set out below in more detail using [the figures lo of the accompanying drawings in which: - Figure 1 is a perspective view before mounting of the components of a modular panel according to ['the invention and before coupling with another panel, just one of the ends of the panels being represented; - Figure 2 is a perspective view after assembly of the components of a panel; Figure 3 is a partial front view showing the coupling of two panels; - Figure 4 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the articulation of two adjacent panels; - Figure 5 is a perspective view of a non-limiting example of an embodiment of a swimming pool, according to the features of [the invention; - Figures 6, 7 and 8 are plan views, schematic, showing, by way of non-limiting indicative example, different possible embodiments of swimming pools according to ['invention;

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  - Figure 9 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the assembly profles; - Figure 10 is a sectional view showing the assembly of the panel by means of profiles according to the embodiment of Figure 9; -] in Figure 11 is a perspective view showing the assembly of the panels in combination with intermediate posts of stability and distribution of clarges; - Figure 12 is a longitudinal sectional view, correspond to the

figure l 1.

  The following description applies more particularly to the

  realization of an above-ground or semi-underground swimming pool, without excluding other applications of the device for all types of modular constructions. According to the invention, the swimming pool basin is made from several wooden panels, preferably identical, designated as a whole by (P). Each panel (P) has a main wooden structure (l) of generally quadrangular shape, notably rectangular. This structure (I) can be made of a wooden panel, but generally and preferably, by an assembly of several wooden blades (la). The various blades (la) are assembled by any known and appropriate means, in particular by mortise-tenon. The blades (la) are preferably positioned horizontally, without excluding the

  that they can also be vertically.

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  Wind panels of rectangular cross section or

possibly trapezoidal.

  The vertical ends of the planar structure (1) constitute the panels (P) in tent that such, present arrangements to allow their coupling, with capacity of articulation, to constitute, as it

  will be indicated in the following description, a shaped swimming pool

generally any polygonal.

  lo For this purpose and as shown in particular in FIGS. 1 and 2, each of the vertical ends of the structure (1) of wooden panel, cooperates with vertical profiles (2) and (3) each presenting means of articulation between them (2a) (3a). Each of the profiles (2) and (3) has a U-shaped cross section delimiting two lateral wings (2b), (2 c) and (3b), (3c), between which are positioned and fixed the vertical ends of the panel structure (1). Each of the wings (2b), (2c) and (3b), (3c) is pierced for the engagement of fixed assembly members (4) for example

  in the thickness of the wooden structure of the panel (P).

  The junction face (2d) and (3d) between the wings (2b), (2c) and (3b), (3c)

  presents the articulation means (2a) and (3a) in the form of hinges.

  After nesting of the elements acting as a hinge (2a) and (3a), of two adjacent panels, it suffices to engage, over the entire height of the panel, a vertical rod (5) acting as an axis of articulation (Figures 1,

3 and 4).

  From this basic concept, vertical joining profiles can have other forms of execution. For example, like the

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  show Figures 9 and 10, the coupling profiles (2) and (3) have a cross section delimiting two lateral wings of extremity (2e), (2 f) and (3 e), (3 f), thus that two internal wings (2g), (2h) and (3g), (3h), said wings being parallel. In this embodiment, the panels (P) are positioned and fixed by means of the assembly members (4) between the end and internal wings (2e), (2g) and (3 e), (3 g) , on the one hand, and the outer and inner wings (2f), (2h) and (3f), (3h), on the other hand. In

  in this case, the internal wings (2g), (2h) and (3g), (3h) delimit a vice space.

  The different wings (2nd), (2g) and (2h), (2f) and (3rd), (3g) and (3h), (3f) are 0 spread apart according to the same intervals or not. For example, the spacing between the wings (2e), (2g) and (3e), (3g) is greater than the spacing of the wings (2h), (2f) and (3h), (3f). The wings (2e), (2g) and (3e), (3g) wind located on the interior side of the basin, can receive a panel (P) of quality inferior to the panel (Pl) located between the wings (2h), (2f ) and (3h), (3f) located outside the pool. As in the previous embodiment, the faces of

  junction (2d) and (3d) wind equipped with articulation means (2a) and (3a).

  All the panels (P), assembled according to the characteristics of the invention, cooperate with means capable of ensuring the tightness of the internal walls of the basin and of the bottom of the latter constituted by a floor arrangement such as for example a concrete slab. For example, the sealing of the walls and the bottom may be constituted by a liner (6) mounted in combination with elements (7) acting as a coping. These elements (7) are fixed by any known and appropriate means, at the upper edge of each of the panels, in combination, for example, with

  the assembly profiles (2) and (3).

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  Given the technical design of each of the panels and their coupling in juxtaposition, in an articulated manner, it is possible to obtain any basin shapes. Reference is made, for example, to the nonlimiting indicative examples which appear in Figures S. 6, 7 and 8 of the drawings. Obviously, the wooden structures of each of the panels

  - present any appropriate treatment taking into account the intended application.

  Likewise, the entire pool basin can be fitted with any type

  of accessories, commonly used in the field of swimming pools.

  In the case where the basin (or the construction) has at least one dimension of great length, the device can advantageously include intermediate posts of stiffness and stability (8) (FIG. 11). The post (8) is of cross section in H overturned by delimiting two parallel wings (8a), (8b) joined in the middle part by a perpendicular wing (8c). The base of each of the posts (8) thus formed, presents, directly or in an attached manner, a base (9) in the form of a support sole perpendicular to said posts and overflowing on either side of the latter. . The sole (9) can, for example, have a cross section in reverse U, in L. These provisions

allow the charges to be distributed.

  The panels (P) are positioned and fixed between the parallel aisles (8a) and (8b), on either side of the perpendicular median wing (8c). The panels (P) are in accordance with those previously indicated, or may, in certain cases, be constituted by simple wooden panels, without

  present the coupling and articulation profiles.

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  Obviously, in the case of assembly profiles (2) and (3), of sectional profile conforming to that illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10, the posts ((8)

  have the same profile in section.

  To balance the internal and / or external pressures of the basin or other structure, the protruding parts of the legs (9) can be

  linked two by two on the internal side and / or the external side of said structure.

  For example, this connection can be achieved by means of a sheet (10) (FIG. 11) in particular when the base (9) is of cross section 0 in an inverted U, or by means of wooden blades when the base (9) is of cross section in L. To improve the vertical stability of the whole basin or other structure, provision is also made to connect the legs arranged opposite

for example by means of a cable.

  The advantages are apparent from the description, in particular one

  underlines and points out: - the modular nature; - the possibility of obtaining basins or other, of any geometric shape: - the reduction in manufacturing costs, the panels being of one type;

  ease of transport and storage.

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Claims (1)

CLAIMS - l - Device in particular for building a swimming pool, characterized in that it comprises: - modular wooden panels (1) whose vertical ends have arrangements (2) and (3) to allow their coupling with articulation capacity to constitute the basin of any general polygonal shape; - All of the assembled panels cooperate with means (6) capable of ensuring the sealing of the internal walls of the basin and of the bottom of the latter constituted by an arrangement of the ground. -2- Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the coupling arrangements of the wind panels constituted by vertical profiles (2) and (3) attached and fixed at the clants of each panel (1), said profiles ( 2) and (3) presenting means of articulation between them (2a) and (3a). -3- Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the means of articulation of the profiles (2) and (3) wind formed by hinges (2a 3a) distributed over the entire height of said profiles to cooperate, after nesting with an adjacent panel, with a vertical rod (5) acting as a hinge pin. -4- Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the coupling profiles (2) and (3) having a U-shaped cross section 1 1 2839334   delimiting two lateral wings (2b-2c) and (3b-3c) between which wind   positioned and fixed the vertical ends of the panels.   -S- Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the coupling profiles (2) and (3) have a cross section delimiting two lateral end wings and two internal wings, said wings being parallel, the panels being positioned and fixed between the wings   ends and the internal wings which delimit a vice space.   -6- Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises intermediate posts (8) of cross section in H reversed by delimiting two parallel wings joined in their middle part by a perpendicular wing, the base of each of the posts having a base (9) projecting on either side, the panels being positioned and fixed between the   parallel wings on either side of the perpendicular wing.   -7- Device according to claim 6 characterized in that the protruding parts of the legs (9) are united, two by two, on one side and / or the other of the panel to balance the internal and / or external pressures - 8- Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the panels   (l) wind made by assembling wooden slats.   -9- Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper rectilinear edges of the panels cooperate with elements (7) making