Pool skimmer system

a technology of skimmer and water pump, which is applied in the direction of swimming pools, water/sludge/sewage treatment, chemical equipment and processes, etc., can solve the problems of high cost of prior art devices, time burden on pool owners, and difficulty in keeping water at the manufacturer's recommended level, etc., to save water and chemical use, the effect of safe and convenient manufactur

US20180142484A9Active Publication Date: 2018-05-24TOTALLY NEW TECH
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Publication Date
2018-05-24

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Abstract

The present invention relates to systems for improving the range of pool skimmers. In some embodiments, the present invention provides a weir that is located in the basin of a swimming pool, moves in response to changing water levels in the pool and feeds water from the basin to a skimmer located in a sidewall of the swimming pool. In other embodiments, the present invention provides a deflector that is adjacent to a pool sidewall and extends above the skimmer opening, and includes an opening for feeding water to the skimmer opening. The present disclosure also provides for systems having combinations of such features. Without being bound to any particular theory, it is believed that the apparatuses are relatively cheap to manufacture, safe, conserve water and chemical use, and allow for an aesthetically pleasing full pool.
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BACKGROUND

[0001] Technical Field

[0002] The present invention relates to systems for improving the operation of pool skimmers, particularly those used in outdoor swimming pools, and methods of using the same.

[0003] Background of the Invention

[0004] With reference to FIGS. 1-3, in the prior art, it is known to remove debris in swimming pools 110 through the use of skimmers 100. As known to those of ordinary skill, swimming pools 110 generally consist of a basin (or swimming area) 121, the perimeter of which is defined by a plurality of sidewalls 120 and the bottom of which is defined by a floor 122. The floor 122 usually includes a bottom drain 101.

[0005] Skimmers 100 generally include a rectangular skimmer opening 135 located in a sidewall 120 of the swimming pool 110, a moveable skimmer weir 170 located inside the skimmer 100 that pivots on a hinge 155 within the skimmer 100 and moves in response to changes in the water levels of the swimming pool 110 and a rectangular skimmer faceplate ...

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[0075]The present disclosure provides several systems for increasing the range of a pool skimmer 100. The first system is designated by the numeral 200, is illustrated in FIGS. 4-10, and generally relates to a weir 230 that moves along one or more tracks 210. The second system is designated by the numeral 300, is illustrated in FIGS. 11-18 and generally relates to a deflector 330. A third system is designated by the numeral 500, is illustrated in FIGS. 21-24 and also generally relates to a weir 530 that moves along one or more tracks 510. A fourth system, related to the above systems, is shown in FIGS. 25-32 and also generally relates to a deflector 330 and optionally includes a weir 230. FIGS. 19-20 generally relate to attachment mechanisms for the above systems. A fifth system is shown in FIGS. 33-35 and generally relates to a new design for a skimmer 100. In the drawings, not all reference numbers are included in each drawing for the sake of clarity. The systems illustrated in FI...