A quick assembly structure and mounting process suitable for a swimming pool acrylic plate

Abstract

The application relates to the field of swimming or water bath tank or pool technology, in particular to a quick assembly structure suitable for a swimming pool acrylic plate and an installation process, which comprises a pool body and an acrylic panel, the inner wall of the pool body is paved with waterproof adhesive film, the inner side wall of the pool body is provided with a slot, the acrylic panel is provided with a wet surface side close to the inside of the pool body, the wet surface side is provided with a paving slot, the waterproof adhesive film paved in the pool body extends into the paving slot, the paving slot is further provided with a plug for fixing the waterproof adhesive film, the pool body matched with the acrylic panel comprises a bottom plate and two side plates, the paving slot is arranged as a horizontal slot and two vertical slots corresponding to the pool body, and the paving slot is in the shape of a n. The quick assembly structure suitable for the swimming pool acrylic plate extends the waterproof adhesive film to the paving slot by arranging the paving slot on the acrylic panel, then the waterproof adhesive film is fixed in the paving slot by using the plug, the waterproof interface is more complete, the waterproof effect is improved, and the overall construction period is shortened.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of swimming or spray bath technology, and in particular to a rapid assembly structure and installation process suitable for acrylic panels in swimming pools. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of the times, more and more new materials are being applied to various aspects of daily life. Acrylic materials, due to their advantages such as good light transmission, good weather resistance, and safety (not easily exploded), are widely used by designers in swimming pool design. The bottom and side panels of swimming pools are increasingly being replaced by acrylic materials instead of the original concrete structures, adding highlights to the overall design of the pool.

[0003] However, the complex installation process of acrylic pool panels also imposes certain limitations on their application in pool design. For example: First, as a water supply and drainage project, pools require waterproofing work to be carried out before acrylic installation. Acrylic installation can only proceed after the waterproofing work is completed and the concealed works are inspected and approved. Second, during conventional acrylic installation, high-strength grout is needed for auxiliary fixation. However, the grout itself has a long curing time, and subsequent processes for acrylic panel installation can only be carried out after the grout has fully cured, which significantly delays the installation cycle. Finally, to prevent pool water from leaking out, the final step in conventional acrylic installation involves professional installers using weather-resistant sealant to fill and seal the gaps between the acrylic and the installation groove, achieving the required water tightness.

[0004] A search revealed a patent with publication number CN206110728U, which discloses a novel connecting fastener for a detachable swimming pool overflow trough. This fastener utilizes symmetrical left and right fasteners to lock the overflow trough and pool liner together, thus attaching and fixing the pool liner to the inner wall panel and the overflow trough. Disassembly is convenient and quick. However, according to the accompanying drawings, the liner is designed to fit the trough, but there is a right angle at the connection between the pool bottom and side panels, which can easily cause leakage and affect the overall waterproofing of the pool. For example, patent CN211257956U discloses a quick-assembly environmentally friendly school swimming pool with a transparent viewing window. It uses a positioning groove design, where the acrylic panel is directly inserted into the groove, facilitating construction. Double-sided silicone sealant is applied, effectively preventing leaks at the viewing window. However, as shown in the attached drawings, the waterproof membrane is directly laid into the positioning groove. However, the right angle at the connection between the base plate and side plates still exists, and silicone sealant needs to be applied between the positioning groove and the acrylic panel to achieve a waterproof effect. Furthermore, the double-sided sealant application requires waiting for it to set before further installation. In summary, existing waterproof membranes for swimming pools suffer from numerous problems, including time-consuming installation processes, easy leakage at right angles, and cumbersome replacement after damage. These issues have long been pressing problems in the pool construction industry. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the problem of right-angle application and leakage issues inherent in existing waterproof membranes, this invention provides a rapid assembly structure and installation process suitable for acrylic panels used in swimming pools. By creating an application groove in the acrylic panel, the waterproof membrane is extended and applied into the groove. Then, a plug is used to fix the waterproof membrane in place within the groove. This not only avoids right-angle application but also eliminates the time required for traditional glue application and curing, improving waterproofing performance while shortening the overall construction period.

[0006] This invention provides a rapid assembly structure suitable for acrylic panels in swimming pools, including a pool body and an acrylic panel. The inner wall of the pool body is lined with a waterproof membrane, and the inner side wall of the pool body has slots for inserting the acrylic panel. The acrylic panel has a wet side near the inside of the pool body, and a mounting groove is provided on the wet side. The waterproof membrane lined in the pool body extends into the mounting groove. By extending the waterproof membrane from the concrete structural layer to the slot on the acrylic surface, the waterproof interface is more complete, and the waterproof effect is better.

[0007] Furthermore, the installation groove is also equipped with plugs for fixing the waterproof membrane. The waterproof membrane is installed by anchoring it with these plugs, eliminating the need to wait for the grout to cure and shortening the project timeline.

[0008] Furthermore, the pool body that interlocks with the acrylic panel includes a bottom plate and two side plates. The mounting groove is configured as one horizontal groove and two vertical grooves corresponding to the pool body, and the mounting groove is U-shaped. This ensures that the waterproof adhesive film applied in all directions can extend into the slots of the acrylic panel.

[0009] Furthermore, the plug includes a gasket and a locking element. The gasket fits into the mounting groove, and the locking element secures the waterproof membrane within the groove. The gasket secures the waterproof membrane and prevents damage from the locking element.

[0010] Furthermore, nitrile rubber is also applied to the surface of the waterproof membrane placed between the mounting groove and the gasket. This prevents the acrylic from expanding and deforming under temperature changes, thus avoiding bulging and damage to the membrane.

[0011] Furthermore, the contact surface between the acrylic panel and the slot is filled with several acrylic pads, which are spaced apart between the slot and the acrylic panel. The acrylic pads ensure that the acrylic panel can move within a controllable range.

[0012] Furthermore, the slot is filled with a flexible material, which fills the gap between the acrylic pad and the slot. The acrylic panel is secured by filling with the flexible material.

[0013] Furthermore, a flexible material is filled between the vertical groove and the two end faces of the acrylic panel to meet the expansion space requirements of the acrylic panel in the length direction.

[0014] An installation process for a rapid assembly structure suitable for swimming pool acrylic panels.

[0015] Step 1: Create U-shaped slots in the concrete pool for inserting acrylic panels.

[0016] Step 2: Insert the acrylic panel into the U-shaped slot and fill the gap between the U-shaped slot and the acrylic panel with acrylic pads. The acrylic pads are laid on the wet side, the bottom of the acrylic panel, and the dry side of the acrylic panel, with the dry side and wet side facing each other. A set of acrylic pads is laid every 500mm along the length of the acrylic panel.

[0017] Step 3: Fill the remaining part of the U-shaped slot with flexible material 1 to fix the acrylic panel;

[0018] Step 4: Simultaneously, mill a U-shaped mounting groove on the wet side of the acrylic panel and lay a layer of nitrile rubber.

[0019] Step 5: Cover the waterproof membrane from the concrete pool structure layer all the way to the U-shaped installation groove on the acrylic panel surface, and then lay another layer of nitrile rubber on the waterproof membrane.

[0020] Step 6: Place the gasket into the U-shaped installation groove and make it fit into the groove. Lock the gasket with the locking device to fix the waterproof membrane in the installation groove.

[0021] Step 7: Fill the space between the side end face of the acrylic panel and the side slot of the U-shaped slot with flexible material 2 to complete the waterproof installation.

[0022] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0023] (1) The present invention provides a quick assembly structure suitable for swimming pool acrylic panels. By laying PVC waterproof membrane material from the concrete structure layer of the swimming pool to the laying groove opened on the surface of the acrylic panel, the waterproof interface is more complete, the waterproof effect is better, and the risk of leakage is reduced.

[0024] (2) The present invention provides a quick assembly structure suitable for acrylic panels in swimming pools. By filling the gap between the acrylic panel and the slot with acrylic pads, the small coefficient of friction between the acrylic and the acrylic can ensure that the acrylic panel can freely expand and contract under temperature changes and can be displaced within a controllable range.

[0025] (3) The present invention provides a quick assembly structure suitable for acrylic panels in swimming pools. The acrylic panel can be fixed more quickly by using acrylic pads and flexible material pads. No high-strength grout is used to fix the panel throughout the process, and there is no need to wait for the grout to cure, which greatly shortens the project period. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the swimming pool;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a disassembly diagram of the swimming pool;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the acrylic panel and the base plate;

[0030] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the image;

[0031] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in the image;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the acrylic panel and the two side panels;

[0033] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of point C in the image;

[0034] In the diagram: 1. Pool body, 11. Bottom plate, 12. Side plate, 2. Acrylic panel, 21. Wet side, 22. Laying groove, 3. Waterproof membrane, 4. Slot, 5. Plug, 51. Gasket, 52. Locking part, 6. Nitrile rubber, 7. Acrylic pad, 8. Flexible material one, 9. Flexible material two. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The technical solution of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments.

[0036] To improve the waterproofing of swimming pools to a certain extent, a quick assembly structure suitable for acrylic panels in swimming pools was designed, such as... Figure 1 and 2As shown, the device includes a pool body 1 and an acrylic panel 2. The inner wall of the pool body 1 is covered with a waterproof membrane 3. The inner side wall of the pool body 1 has a slot 4 for inserting the acrylic panel 2. The acrylic panel 2 has a wet side 21 near the inside of the pool body 1. A mounting groove 22 is provided on the wet side 21. The waterproof membrane 3 covered inside the pool body 1 extends into the mounting groove 22.

[0037] The traditional installation method for acrylic panel 2 involves creating a slot 4 inside the concrete pool 1, then filling the slot 4 with high-strength grout for fixation. However, the grout itself has a long curing time, and subsequent operations can only proceed after the grout has fully cured, significantly delaying the installation cycle of acrylic panel 2. This quick assembly structure does not change the traditional method of creating the slot 4, but instead creates a laying groove 22 on the wet side 21 of acrylic panel 2. The waterproof membrane 3, which is applied to the inner wall of the pool 1, extends into the laying groove 22 on the acrylic panel 2, so that the waterproof membrane 3 covers the surface groove of the acrylic panel 2 from the concrete structural layer of the pool 1. This ensures the integrity of the waterproofing and avoids right angles formed when the waterproof membrane 3 is applied into the slot 4, thus preventing water leakage from the gaps in the concrete slot. Among them, the waterproof membrane 3 uses a brand-new waterproof material. Instead of using conventional acrylic FRP waterproof material (glass fiber bonded) and the three-layer five-coat waterproof process, it uses a brand-new PVC pool membrane. The material is polyhydrovinyl chloride resin synthetic resin, which has a better waterproof effect.

[0038] like Figure 3 As shown, in order to fix the waterproof membrane 3, a plug 5 is also provided in the laying groove 22 for fixing the waterproof membrane 3. First, a layer of nitrile rubber 6 is laid in the laying groove 22 as a preparation for the construction of the pool waterproofing project. Then, the waterproof membrane 3 is extended into the laying groove 22, and then another layer of nitrile rubber 6 is laid on the waterproof membrane 3 to prevent the acrylic panel 2 from expanding and deforming under temperature changes, thus preventing the membrane from bulging and being damaged. Finally, the gasket 51 is placed into the laying groove 22 and fitted into the laying groove 22. The gasket 51 is locked by the locking member 52 to fix the waterproof membrane 3 in the laying groove 22. Thus, the locking member 52 fixes the waterproof membrane 3 through the gasket 51, which can avoid the locking member 52 directly acting on the waterproof membrane 3, causing excessive stress on the waterproof membrane 3 and causing damage, thereby reducing the risk of leakage.

[0039] like Figure 4 As shown, in order to ensure the stable insertion of the acrylic panel 2, the pool body 1 that is inserted and matched with the acrylic panel 2 includes a bottom plate 11 and two side plates 12. The mounting groove 22 is set as a horizontal groove and two vertical grooves corresponding to the pool body 1, and the mounting groove 22 is U-shaped.

[0040] like Figure 5As shown, to simplify the installation process and eliminate the need for grouting material and the time required for its complete curing, the plug 5 includes a gasket 51 and a locking element 52. The gasket 51 fits into the laying groove 22, and the locking element 52 secures the waterproof membrane 3 within the laying groove 22. The locking element 52, through the gasket 51, fixes the waterproof membrane 3, preventing damage to the waterproof membrane 3. Furthermore, it facilitates easy installation and disassembly, allowing for convenient replacement of the waterproof membrane 3 and shortening the overall project duration.

[0041] Acrylic panel 2 expands and contracts freely with temperature changes. To ensure that the acrylic panel 2 moves within a controllable range, several acrylic pads 7 are filled on the contact surface between the acrylic panel 2 and the slot 4. These acrylic pads 7 are spaced apart between the slot 4 and the acrylic panel 2. The low coefficient of friction between the acrylic panel 2 and the acrylic pads 7 ensures that the acrylic panel 2 can expand and contract freely with temperature changes and move within a controllable range.

[0042] To secure the acrylic panel 2, the slot 4 is also filled with flexible material 8, which fills the gap between the acrylic pad 7 and the slot 4. The remaining portion of the slot 4 is filled with flexible material 8 to further secure the acrylic panel 2. Flexible material 8 is typically made of EVA flexible material.

[0043] like Figure 6 and 7 As shown, the acrylic panel 2 is installed in a similar way to the side panel 12 slot of the pool body 1. The only difference is that, due to the material properties of acrylic itself, which expands and contracts with temperature, a flexible material 9 is filled between the vertical groove of the side panel 12 and the two end faces of the acrylic panel 2 to meet the expansion space requirements of the acrylic panel 2 in the length direction. The flexible material 9 is usually made of EVA flexible material.

[0044] The specific operation for installing this quick-assembly structure is as follows: Step 1: Create U-shaped slots in the concrete pool 1 for inserting the acrylic panel 2; Step 2: Insert the acrylic panel 2 into the U-shaped slots, and fill the gap between the U-shaped slots and the acrylic panel 2 with acrylic pads 7. The acrylic pads 7 are laid on the wet side 21, the bottom of the acrylic panel 2, and the dry side of the acrylic panel 2, with the dry side and wet side 21 facing each other. A set of acrylic pads 7 is laid every 500mm along the length of the acrylic panel 2; Step 3: Fill the remaining portion of the U-shaped slots with a flexible material. 8. Used to fix acrylic panel 2; at the same time, mill a U-shaped installation groove on the wet side 21 of acrylic panel 2, and lay a layer of nitrile rubber 6; cover the waterproof membrane 3 from the structural layer of concrete pool 1 all the way to the U-shaped installation groove on the surface of acrylic panel 2, and lay another layer of nitrile rubber 6 on the waterproof membrane 3; place the gasket 51 into the U-shaped installation groove and make it fit with the installation groove 22, and lock the gasket 51 with the locking member 52 to fix the waterproof membrane 3 in the installation groove 22; fill the space between the side end face of acrylic panel 2 and the side slot of the U-shaped slot with flexible material 9 to complete the waterproof installation.

[0045] This technology modifies the conventional waterproofing process for acrylic swimming pools, replacing the original FPR fiberglass waterproofing material with a PVC waterproof membrane 3. The material is laid from the concrete structural layer to the slots on the acrylic surface, resulting in a more complete waterproof interface and better waterproofing effect. High-strength grout is not used to fix the panels; instead, acrylic pads 7 and flexible material 8 are used, allowing for faster panel fixing without waiting for grout to cure, significantly shortening the project timeline. Stainless steel bolts 52 are used to secure the waterproof membrane 3 and acrylic panels 2, eliminating the need for professional construction personnel, thus reducing the installation cost of the acrylic pool panels and making the overall assembly and installation process simpler and more replicable.

[0046] The above description is illustrative only and not restrictive of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will understand that many modifications, variations or equivalents can be made without departing from the spirit and scope defined by the appended claims, and all such modifications, variations or equivalents will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A rapid assembly structure suitable for acrylic panels used in swimming pools, characterized in that: The device includes a pool body (1) and an acrylic panel (2). The inner wall of the pool body (1) is provided with a slot (4) for inserting the acrylic panel (2). The inner wall of the pool body (1) is covered with a waterproof membrane (3). The acrylic panel (2) has a wet side (21) near the inside of the pool body (1). A mounting groove (22) is provided on the wet side (21). The waterproof membrane (3) extends into the mounting groove (22). The paving groove (22) is also provided with a plug (5) for fixing the waterproof membrane (3); The pool body (1) that is inserted and fitted with the acrylic panel (2) includes a bottom plate (11) and two side plates (12). The mounting groove (22) is configured as a horizontal groove and two vertical grooves corresponding to the pool body (1). The horizontal groove fits with the bottom plate (11), and the vertical groove fits with the side plates (12). The mounting groove (22) is U-shaped. The plug (5) includes a gasket (51) and a locking member (52). The gasket (51) fits into the paving groove (22). The gasket (51) fixes the waterproof membrane (3) in the paving groove (22) by means of the locking member (52).

2. The rapid assembly structure for swimming pool acrylic panels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the waterproof membrane (3) placed between the mounting groove (22) and the gasket (51) is also covered with nitrile rubber (6).

3. The rapid assembly structure for swimming pool acrylic panels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The contact surface between the acrylic panel (2) and the slot (4) is filled with a plurality of acrylic pads (7), and the plurality of acrylic pads (7) are spaced apart between the slot (4) and the acrylic panel (2).

4. The rapid assembly structure for swimming pool acrylic panels according to claim 3, characterized in that: The slot (4) is also filled with a flexible material (8), which fills the gap between the acrylic pad (7) and the slot (4).

5. The rapid assembly structure for swimming pool acrylic panels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical groove is further filled with flexible material 2 (9) between the two ends of the acrylic panel (2).

6. The installation process for a quick assembly structure suitable for swimming pool acrylic panels according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: Step 1: Make U-shaped slots in the concrete pool body (1) for inserting acrylic panels (2); Step 2: Insert the acrylic panel (2) into the U-shaped slot and fill the gap between the U-shaped slot and the acrylic panel (2) with acrylic pads (7). The acrylic pads (7) are laid on the wet side (21), the bottom of the acrylic panel (2), and the dry side of the acrylic panel (2). The dry side and the wet side (21) are opposite to each other. A set of acrylic pads (7) is laid every 500mm above the length of the acrylic panel (2). Step 3: Fill the remaining part of the U-shaped slot with flexible material 1 (8) to fix the acrylic panel (2); Step 4: At the same time, mill a U-shaped mounting groove on the wet side (21) of the acrylic panel (2) and lay a layer of nitrile rubber (6); Step 5: Cover the waterproof membrane (3) from the structural layer of the concrete pool (1) all the way to the U-shaped paving groove on the surface of the acrylic panel (2), and then lay another layer of nitrile rubber (6) on the waterproof membrane (3); Step 6: Place the gasket (51) into the U-shaped caulking groove and make it fit into the caulking groove (22). Lock the gasket (51) with the locking member (52) to fix the waterproof membrane (3) in the caulking groove (22). Step 7: Fill the space between the side end face of the acrylic panel (2) and the side slot of the U-shaped slot with flexible material 2 (9) to complete the waterproof installation.

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