WO2021100020A1 - Dispositif de blocage solaire - Google Patents

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WO2021100020A1
WO2021100020A1 PCT/IB2020/061003 IB2020061003W WO2021100020A1 WO 2021100020 A1 WO2021100020 A1 WO 2021100020A1 IB 2020061003 W IB2020061003 W IB 2020061003W WO 2021100020 A1 WO2021100020 A1 WO 2021100020A1
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solar
inner layer
blocker
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solar blocker
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John Smith
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Smith Solutions, Lp
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    • 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
    • E04H4/103—Coverings of flexible material with inflatable chambers
    • 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
    • E04H4/106—Coverings of flexible material supported by separate buoyant bodies

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  • the disclosure relates to the field of swimming pool accessories, and more specifically to solar blockers for use with swimming pools.
  • the present disclosure provides a solar blocker for use with swimming pools comprising: an buoyant outer ring; and, a central portion secured within the buoyant outer ring, wherein the buoyant outer ring and central portions are constructed and arranged to float on a water surface of the swimming pool.
  • the present disclosure provides a method of manufacturing a solar blocker, the steps comprising: die cutting two outer layers each having at least one inner aperture; die cutting an inner layer having at least one outer aperture, the at least one outer aperture having a dimeter at least 17mm greater than the diameter of the at least one inner aperture; placing the inner layer in between the two outer layers and heat-sealing the inner layer and the two outer layers together.
  • Figure 1 is a top view of a solar blocker, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded view of a solar blocker, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a solar blocker, according to an alternate embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 4 as a perspective cross-sectional view of a solar blocker, according to an alternate embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • Figure 5 is a cross-sectional enlarged view of the solar blocker as shown in Figure 4, according to an alternate embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • a solar blocker 10 is shown, preferably comprised of an inflatable outer ring 15 secured to a central portion 20, which is optionally inflatable as well.
  • the solar blocker 10 is to be positioned on a body of water, usually on the surface of a pool, to prevent radiant heat from the sun from heating up the water.
  • the solar blocker 10 is preferably a light grey, silver or white colour to further help radiate heat.
  • the inflatable outer ring 15 is further comprised of a valve 25 to control a fluid flow within a cylindrical chamber (not shown) of the outer ring 15. An operator can inflate the outer ring 15 by pushing air into the chamber (not shown) through the valve 25.
  • the outer ring 15 is not inflated with air but is buoyant nonetheless. Indeed, the outer ring 15 could also be filled with a closed or open cell foam, or with another type of material such that the outer ring 15 would be buoyant.
  • the central portion 20 is surrounded by the outer ring 15 and the central portion 20 is preferably constructed of an inner layer 27 sandwiched between two sheets of outer layer 28.
  • the outer layer 28 can be chosen from materials generally comprising: thermoplastic olefin, thermoplastic urethane, polyurethane, thermoplastic elastomers, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene vinyl acetate, and any combinations of said materials with a woven polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyester or other nylon textile backing.
  • the outer layer 28 has a preferable thickness of 0.25mm to 3.2mm, which has been shown to be heavy enough to remain on the water surface without getting blown away with wind gusts, and also allow for the outer layer 28 to float and not sink on the water surface. Indeed, a purpose of the outer layer 28 is to resist weather and UV rays.
  • the inner layer 27 can be chosen from materials generally comprising: a foil that is polyethylene terephthalate plastic based and the metalizing is aluminum. This is typically known in the art as foils, "mylar”, “radiant barrier”, “reflective film” or “metalized film", for example. Other examples may include such material layers surrounding plastic bubbles or foam.
  • the inner layer 27 cannot and does not come into contact with water and therefore needs a carrier such as the outer layer 28.
  • the inner layer 27 is generally known as a radiant heat barrier whose purpose is to radiant solar heat back outwardly and away from the pool water surface.
  • the inner layer 27 has a thickness of 0.015mm-8.0mm and preferably within 0.015mm- 0.06mm, which has been shown to be heavy enough to remain on the water surface without getting blown away with wind gusts, and also allow for the inner layer 27 to float and not sink in between the outer layer 28 on the water surface.
  • the preferred thickness also provides optimal barrier properties to best reflect radiant heat outwardly away from the pool water surface.
  • the central portion 20 is optionally comprised of at least one handle 30 to provide the means for a user to properly position and move the solar blocker 10.
  • the central portion 20 is further optionally comprised of at least one aperture 35 positioned proximate the center of the central portion 20 to provide a means for air and other fluids to escape the central portion 20 and make their way into or out of the pool.
  • a solar blocker 110 is shown comprised of an inflatable outer ring 115 secured to a central portion 120.
  • the solar blocker 110 is to be positioned on a body of water, usually on the surface of a pool, to prevent radiant heat from the sun from heating up the water.
  • the inflatable outer ring 115 is further comprised of a valve 125 to control a fluid flow within a cylindrical chamber 117 of the outer ring 115.
  • An operator can inflate the outer ring 115 by pushing air into the chamber 117 through the valve 125.
  • the outer ring 115 is not inflated with air but is buoyant nonetheless.
  • the outer ring 115 could also be filled with a closed or open cell foam, or with another type of material such that the outer ring 115 would be buoyant.
  • the central portion 120 is surrounded by the outer ring 115 and the central portion 120 is preferably constructed of an inner layer 127 sandwiched between two sheets of outer layer 128. As specifically shown in Figure 5, the inner layer 127 is thinner than the outer layer 128.
  • the central portion 120 is further comprised of at least one aperture 135, preferably positioned proximate the center of the central portion 120 to provide a means for air and other fluids to escape the central portion 120 and make their way into or out of the pool. With further reference to Figures 3, 4 and 5, a method of manufacturing is described.
  • the outer layer 128 is die cut with the apertures 135.
  • the inner layer 127 is die cut with apertures 135 being approximately 3mm-17mm greater in diameter than the apertures 135 of the outer layer 128. This takes into account an approximately 3mm-13mm, and preferably 3.5mm wide heat-seal and an added 0.05mm-10mm, and preferably 5mm spacing all the way around heat-seal.
  • the inner layer 127 is then put in between the outer layers 128, which are heat-sealed together. The apertures 135 heat- seals lock the inner layer 127 in position so the inner layer 127, which is lighter in construction, does not fold or bunch up internally.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne un dispositif de blocage solaire comprenant en outre un anneau externe flottant entourant une partie centrale. La partie centrale est de préférence constituée d'une couche rayonnante interne servant à réfléchir la chaleur rayonnante du soleil vers l'extérieur et à l'opposé de la surface d'eau de piscine, ladite couche interne étant prise en sandwich entre deux couches externes, globalement constituées d'une matière plastique lourde qui ne sera pas soufflée de la surface d'eau par des rafales de vent, mais également suffisamment légère pour ne pas couler et plutôt flotter.
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US4028750A (en) * 1974-12-05 1977-06-14 Barracudaverken Aktiebolag Cover for water-filled outdoor swimming pools
US4270232A (en) * 1976-02-10 1981-06-02 Ballew Ray D Thermal pool cover
US5135440A (en) * 1989-11-22 1992-08-04 Marchon, Inc. System of water toys which may be assembled in play groupings
US20050022297A1 (en) * 2003-07-31 2005-02-03 Furio Orologio Solar heat reflective pool covering
US20050144714A1 (en) * 2004-01-05 2005-07-07 Peng Xue W. SPA cover with metalized moisture barrier and method of manufacture
US20090265846A1 (en) * 2008-04-24 2009-10-29 Stuart Gordon H Pool cover
US9353540B2 (en) * 2012-07-17 2016-05-31 Joseph Jennings Swimming pool pillow
US20160362903A1 (en) * 2015-06-15 2016-12-15 Rodney Overstreet Wind-resistant cover
US20170227256A1 (en) * 2016-02-05 2017-08-10 Zhaobin Wu Solar-powered floating pool heater

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4028750A (en) * 1974-12-05 1977-06-14 Barracudaverken Aktiebolag Cover for water-filled outdoor swimming pools
US4270232A (en) * 1976-02-10 1981-06-02 Ballew Ray D Thermal pool cover
US5135440A (en) * 1989-11-22 1992-08-04 Marchon, Inc. System of water toys which may be assembled in play groupings
US20050022297A1 (en) * 2003-07-31 2005-02-03 Furio Orologio Solar heat reflective pool covering
US20050144714A1 (en) * 2004-01-05 2005-07-07 Peng Xue W. SPA cover with metalized moisture barrier and method of manufacture
US20090265846A1 (en) * 2008-04-24 2009-10-29 Stuart Gordon H Pool cover
US9353540B2 (en) * 2012-07-17 2016-05-31 Joseph Jennings Swimming pool pillow
US20160362903A1 (en) * 2015-06-15 2016-12-15 Rodney Overstreet Wind-resistant cover
US20170227256A1 (en) * 2016-02-05 2017-08-10 Zhaobin Wu Solar-powered floating pool heater

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