FR2888596A1 - Water level regulator for e.g. in ground pool, has inverse L shaped box with horizontal branch rested ideally on sundeck of swimming pool and vertical branch immersed in pool water, and adjustable legs integrated under box - Google Patents

Abstract

The regulator has an inverse L shaped box (6) with horizontal branch rested ideally on a sundeck (8) of a swimming pool and a vertical branch immersed in the water of the swimming pool. Adjustable legs (9) are provided at rear part and integrated under the box. The vertical branch shelters a ballcock (1) which hinders water inlet once pre-established water height is attained. The box is pierced on the rear with an inlet orifice which equips a standard male connector (3). The connector permits the connection of a watering tube (4), and is connected to the ballcock by a fixed tube (2).

Description

The present invention relates to a device which aims to regulate the

water level (7) in a pool.

  The drop in the level of water in a swimming pool is obviously the result of swimming, but also evaporation and washing.

  Therefore it is necessary to fill it frequently.

  In general, the owners fill their pool with a garden hose connected to the central water supply and whose free flow arrives directly into the pool.

  With this system, one is forced to constantly monitor the filling to avoid overflow, which, often found too late can have adverse consequences, among other things, on water bills.

  This invention aims to promote a removable and portable level regulator, easy to use, very simple design and inexpensive.

  Why are existing level regulators not as valid as the present invention? Take a few examples: The regulator known as Busenga is particularly heavy to carry.

  In addition, its closed tank is made with pipes custom-made and therefore expensive.

  And like all regulators having a tank, it must be emptied with each movement.

  The regulator described in US Patent No. 5203038 Gibbs is such that the metal components that constitute it rest directly on the pavement and curbs.

  Its material makes it subject to corrosion, an aesthetic little appreciable and heavy, all this does not facilitate its marketing; moreover, it also exceeds the surface of the water which seems to make it dangerous for swimming.

  Or the regulator referenced under the international publication number WO 02/48483, which also has a reservoir.

  The latter does not serve him only ballast but is essential for the use of the device that works by overflow, which also causes a noise during the flow of water.

  Moreover, the rod that holds the float on the surface of the pool and the float itself are not protected in the housing and therefore can be damaged easily.

  Other models exist but all have disadvantages which the present invention remedies: too heavy, need for a tank, complicated to use, having an electronic system, noisy, dangerous by their design material or by their arrangement encroaching on the bath surface, deteriorating rapidly over time, with an expensive manufacturing cost, or unsightly.

  The present invention responds to all these inconveniences.

  Discreet by its shape, its size and its beige color, this regulator melts very well with the stone color of the borders and fits easily in the aesthetics of the accessories of swimming pool (like the detectors of falls).

  It consists of a polyester resin housing (6) coated with a gelcoat (so soft to the touch) beige finish.

  The device according to the invention is characterized in that it consists of an inverted L-shaped casing (6) whose horizontal arm rests ideally on the lip (8) of the pool and the vertical arm dips into the pool water.

  Children can play nearby without risking injury.

  It is equipped with adjustable feet (9) at the rear to fit all types of curbs (8) (sloping, with flange ...).

  These feet (9) are integrated under the housing (6) which does not distort the aesthetics of said housing (6).

  The weight / size ratio of the regulator is sufficient for its stability.

  It does not therefore require the presence of an internal tank to ballast it like other devices, nor the need to denature the copings (8) with fixing holes, nor the presence of any support for keep it in place.

  Its small size and low weight characteristics are another significant advantage: they make it easy to move from the pool to the technical room.

  Not to mention that its small size is also an asset for its storage during the winter pool.

  The vertical branch of the polyester resin housing (6) houses a commercial float valve (1) (commonly used for flushing) which has the particularity of being quiet.

  The housing (6) is pierced on the back of an inlet for the water supply.

  This port is equipped with a standard 3/4 male fitting (3) which allows quick and easy connection of the garden hose (4) (the pipe that connects the water supply to the water regulator). level).

  From this connection (3), a non-degradable polyethylene fixed pipe (2) is taken from the polyester fiber of the housing (6).

  This pipe (2) connects the 3 / 4M fitting (3) to the float (1).

  The float (1) has a setting margin of 10 centimeters. Once the pre-set water level is reached, the float (1) obstructs the water supply.

  The water flows directly into the pool through the water outlet of the float (5), so without causing waterfall noise.

  Its use and its commissioning are very simple.

  This device has the advantage of adapting to all buried pools without requiring 5 work.

  It is important to note that from the beginning of January 2006 all pools will have a fall protection system. For this there are currently three devices: barriers, tarpaulins or shelters and alarms.

  The latter system, the most common because the most discreet and often the least expensive, 10 requires its smooth operation a constant water level.

  This is why the use of a level regulator is essential.

  In addition, this regulator finds its place not only with individuals, but also with pool professionals who are required to commission pools before delivery to customers, which further expands its potential.

  Of course, this invention is not limited in the use of water, but may have other applications for other liquids or types of tanks. 25 30

Claims (4)

-4-CLAIMS   1) Device for regulating the water level (7) of a swimming pool characterized in that it consists of an inverted L-shaped housing (6) whose horizontal arm rests on the lip (8) of the pool and the vertical branch dives into the pool water.   The vertical branch houses a float valve (1) type toilet flushing powered by a garden hose (4).   2) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the pipe (2) which connects the float (1) to the garden hose (4) is incorporated in the polyester fiber of the housing (6).   3) Device according to claim 1 or claim 2 characterized in that it is equipped with adjustable feet (9) adjustable to all types of curbs (8).   4) Device according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the housing (6) is made of polyester resin coated with a gelcoat.