Steel frame pool

By using a combined structure of liner pipes and special-shaped steel pipes in the pool support frame, the appearance and safety issues of steel-frame swimming pools are solved, higher bearing capacity and longer liner service life are achieved, while the processing and installation process is simplified.

CN223398452UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-30JIANGSU HUITIAN ELECTROMECHANICAL TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422869435.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-22
Publication Date
2025-09-30
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-22

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Technical Problem

Existing steel frame swimming pools have problems such as the top folded edge of the inner liner being exposed, affecting the appearance, the soft plastic composite fabric being easily aged and damaged, and insufficient safety.

Method used

A swimming pool support frame structure including an inner liner pipe and a special-shaped steel pipe is adopted. The inner liner pipe is passed through the top folded edge of the swimming pool liner, and the special-shaped steel pipe is wrapped around the outside of the top folded edge, and a stable support structure is formed by connecting three-way joints and spring buckles.

Benefits of technology

Improves the safety and aesthetics of the pool, extends the service life of the liner, and reduces manufacturing and installation costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a steel frame pool which comprises a swimming pool supporting frame and a swimming pool lining fixed on the swimming pool supporting frame, the swimming pool supporting frame comprises a horizontal supporting piece, a vertical supporting piece and a plurality of sets of connecting pieces used for connecting the horizontal supporting piece and the vertical supporting piece, the horizontal supporting piece comprises a lining pipe and a special-shaped steel pipe, the lining pipe is arranged in the top folded edge of the swimming pool lining in a penetrating mode, and the outer side of the top folded edge is wrapped with the special-shaped steel pipe. The horizontal supporting piece comprises the lining pipe and the special-shaped steel pipe, compared with a single transverse supporting steel pipe, the horizontal supporting piece is larger in bearing capacity and higher in safety, and the risk that a swimming pool collapses due to lack of supporting is effectively prevented; meanwhile, the special-shaped steel pipe wraps the outer side of the top folded edge of the swimming pool lining, so that the top folded edge of the swimming pool lining is prevented from being exposed, the swimming pool is more attractive, the swimming pool lining is prevented from being scratched and exposed, and the service life of the swimming pool lining is prolonged.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of swimming pools, in particular to a steel frame pool. Background Art

[0002] An above-ground swimming pool is a leisure and entertainment product installed on an outdoor open space. It is widely loved by people because of its easy installation and good performance.

[0003] Above-ground swimming pools mainly include two types: frame swimming pools and inflatable swimming pools. Frame swimming pools are generally steel frame swimming pools, which usually use the top folding edge d of the inner liner to wrap the horizontal support rods c of the steel frame. The horizontal support rods c are connected by connecting parts and vertical support rods to form a polygonal, elliptical or rectangular support frame structure, such as Figure 1 shown.

[0004] The above steel frame swimming pool has the following defects:

[0005] 1. The folded edge d at the top of the inner liner covers the horizontal supporting steel pipe c. The horizontal supporting steel pipe c cannot be exposed, which will affect the appearance.

[0006] 2. The inner liner is made of soft plastic composite fabric, which wraps the horizontal support steel pipe C. After long-term exposure to the sun, it is easy to age and stick to the horizontal support steel pipe C, destroying the soft plastic composite fabric;

[0007] 3. The soft plastic composite fabric wrapped around the horizontal supporting steel pipe c is easily scratched, causing stains or damage to the surface of the soft plastic composite fabric;

[0008] 4. The top is surrounded by a single horizontal supporting steel pipe c, which poses a greater safety risk. If the horizontal supporting pipe breaks, the swimming pool will collapse due to lack of support. Utility Model Content

[0009] In order to solve at least one technical problem of the prior art, the utility model provides a steel frame pool.

[0010] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the utility model, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: a steel frame pool, including a swimming pool support frame and a swimming pool liner fixed on the swimming pool support frame, the swimming pool support frame includes horizontal support members, vertical support members and multiple groups of connecting members for connecting the horizontal support members and the vertical support members, the horizontal support members include lining pipes and special-shaped steel pipes, the lining pipes are inserted into the top folded edge of the swimming pool liner, and the special-shaped steel pipes are wrapped around the outside of the top folded edge.

[0011] In some embodiments, the special-shaped steel pipe has a pipe channel with an open lower end, the pipe channel extends along the length of the special-shaped steel pipe, the size of the pipe channel is larger than the outer diameter of the inner liner pipe, and the spacing between the openings is smaller than the outer diameter of the inner liner pipe;

[0012] The liner tube and the top flange are both disposed within the tube channel, and the pool liner extends downwardly from the opening.

[0013] In certain embodiments, the cross section of the tube channel is in a "C" shape with the opening facing downward.

[0014] In some embodiments, a group of the connecting parts includes a tee joint, two inner sleeves and a spring buckle, the tee joint has three "T"-shaped interfaces, the two horizontal interfaces of the tee joint are detachably connected to one of the horizontal support members through one of the inner sleeves, and the third interface of the tee joint is detachably connected to one of the vertical support members through one of the spring buckles.

[0015] In some embodiments, the special-shaped steel pipe further forms a connecting channel extending along the length direction on the periphery of the pipe channel, and the connecting channel is not connected to the pipe channel;

[0016] The end of the special-shaped steel pipe is pluggable and inserted into a horizontal interface of the tee joint. The inner sleeve is arranged in the connecting channel. The inner sleeve has a pressing head. The pressing head passes through the special-shaped steel pipe and the tee joint and then emerges from the tee joint. When the pressing head is subjected to pressure, the pressing head retracts into the connecting channel.

[0017] In some embodiments, the special-shaped steel pipe includes a first shell and a second shell connected as one body, the first shell encloses the pipe channel, and the second shell is arranged outside the first shell and encloses the first shell to form the connecting channel;

[0018] The two ends of the second shell are provided with first through holes corresponding to the pressing head, and the two horizontal interfaces of the three-way joint are provided with second through holes corresponding to the pressing head respectively. The pressing head passes through the first through hole and the second through hole in sequence and then emerges from the second through hole.

[0019] In some embodiments, the inner sleeve includes an outer shell, one side of the outer shell is cut to form an elastic sheet having only one edge connected to the outer shell, the three cut edges of the elastic sheet have a certain gap with the cut portion opposite to the outer shell, and the pressing head is fixed on the elastic sheet.

[0020] In some embodiments, the three-way joint includes an outer support wall forming three interfaces, a horizontal reinforcing support arranged in the horizontal interface, and a vertical reinforcing support arranged in the third interface and extending out of the third interface. The outer support wall, the horizontal reinforcing support and the vertical reinforcing support are integrally formed by injection molding. The horizontal reinforcing support is pluggably inserted into the inner sleeve, and the vertical reinforcing support is pluggably inserted into the vertical support member.

[0021] In some embodiments, the spring clip has a limit head, which is configured in the third interface of the tee joint. The limit head passes through the tee joint and the vertical support member and is exposed from the vertical support member. When the limit head is subjected to pressure, the limit head retracts into the tee joint.

[0022] In some embodiments, a fourth through hole is provided at the upper end of the vertical support member, a third through hole is provided at the tee joint within the constricted range, and the limit head passes through the third through hole and the fourth through hole in sequence and then emerges from the fourth through hole;

[0023] The spring buckle also includes a water baffle fixedly connected to the limit head, an elastic telescopic part connected to the water baffle, and an abutment part fixed at the end of the elastic telescopic part. The water baffle and the abutment part respectively abut against the inner walls on both sides opposite to the third interface of the three-way joint.

[0024] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0025] 1. The horizontal support member of the utility model includes an inner lining pipe and a special-shaped steel pipe. Compared with a single horizontal support steel pipe, the horizontal support member of the utility model has a greater bearing capacity and higher safety, effectively preventing the risk of the swimming pool collapsing due to lack of support;

[0026] 2. The special-shaped steel pipe of the utility model is wrapped around the outside of the top folded edge of the swimming pool liner, which avoids the exposure of the top folded edge of the swimming pool liner, making the appearance of the swimming pool more beautiful. At the same time, the special-shaped steel pipe prevents the swimming pool liner from being scratched and exposed to the sun, thereby extending the service life of the swimming pool liner;

[0027] 3. The swimming pool support frame of the present invention has a simple structure, is easy to process, and has a low manufacturing cost. The swimming pool support frame is easy to install and disassemble. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the connection between the inner tank of a steel frame pool and the cross support rod in the prior art;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional diagram of a steel frame pool of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of a swimming pool liner and horizontal support members of a steel frame pool according to the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional diagram of a special-shaped steel pipe of a steel frame pool of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the components of a connecting piece for a steel frame water pool according to the present invention;

[0033] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional diagram of a spring buckle of a steel frame pool according to the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts should fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0035] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequential order. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present application described here. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any of their variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0036] In this application, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "back," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "center," "vertical," "horizontal," "transverse," and "longitudinal" indicate positions or locations based on the positions or locations shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily intended to better describe the present invention and its embodiments and are not intended to limit the devices, elements, or components indicated to having a specific orientation, or to being constructed or operated in a specific orientation.

[0037] Furthermore, some of the above terms may be used to express other meanings besides indicating a position or location. For example, the term "on" may also be used to indicate a dependency or connection in certain circumstances. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0038] Furthermore, the terms "installed," "disposed," "provided with," "connected," "connected," and "socketed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, removable connections, or integral structures; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediary, or internal communication between two devices, elements, or components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0039] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features of the embodiments in this application can be combined with each other. The present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0040] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 , provides a steel frame pool, including a swimming pool support frame a and a swimming pool liner b fixed on the swimming pool support frame a, the swimming pool support frame a includes a horizontal support member 1, a vertical support member 2 and a plurality of connecting members 3 for connecting the horizontal support member 1 and the vertical support member 2, the horizontal support member 1 includes a liner pipe 11 and a special-shaped steel pipe 12, the liner pipe 11 is inserted into the top folded edge b1 of the swimming pool liner b, and the special-shaped steel pipe 12 is wrapped around the outside of the top folded edge b1.

[0041] Reference Figure 4 The special-shaped steel pipe 12 has an open lower end within it. This pipe passage 120 extends along the length of the special-shaped steel pipe 12. The pipe passage 120 is larger than the outer diameter of the inner liner pipe 11, and the spacing between the openings is smaller than the outer diameter of the inner liner pipe 11. The inner liner pipe 11 and the top flange b1 are both positioned within the pipe passage 120, with the pool liner b extending downward from the opening.

[0042] Preferably, the cross section of the tube channel 120 is in a "C" shape with the opening facing downward.

[0043] Compared to a single horizontal steel pipe, the horizontal support member 1 of the present invention comprises an inner liner pipe 11 and a special-shaped steel pipe 12. The pool liner b, supported by both inner liner pipe 11 and special-shaped steel pipe 12, provides greater load-bearing capacity and improved safety, effectively preventing the risk of the pool collapsing due to lack of support. Furthermore, the special-shaped steel pipe 12 wraps around the outside of the top hem b1 of the pool liner b, preventing it from being exposed and enhancing the pool's aesthetics. The special-shaped steel pipe 12 also protects the top hem b1 from scratches and exposure to the sun, extending the life of the pool liner.

[0044] In the present invention, the horizontal support member 1 and the vertical support member 2 are both made of steel, wherein the inner lining pipe 11 can be a hollow steel pipe or a solid steel pipe.

[0045] Reference Figure 5 A set of connectors 3 includes a tee connector 31, two inner sleeves 32, and a spring catch 333. The tee connector 31 has three T-shaped interfaces. Two horizontal interfaces of the tee connector 31 are detachably connected to a horizontal support member 1 via an inner sleeve 32, and the third interface of the tee connector 31 is detachably connected to a vertical support member 2 via a spring catch 333. The inner sleeves 32 and / or the spring catch 33 are made of plastic, while the tee connector 31 is made of metal.

[0046] In some embodiments, the special-shaped steel pipe 12 further has a connecting passage 122 extending along the length of the pipe passage 120. The connecting passage 122 is not connected to the pipe passage 120. The end of the special-shaped steel pipe 12 is pluggably inserted into a horizontal interface of the tee joint 31. The shape of the inner sleeve 32 is the same as that of the connecting passage 122. The inner sleeve 32 is disposed in the connecting passage 122 and has a pressing head 322. The pressing head 322 passes through the special-shaped steel pipe 12 and the tee joint 31 and emerges from the tee joint 31. When pressure is applied to the pressing head 322, the pressing head 322 retracts into the connecting passage 122.

[0047] In certain embodiments, the special-shaped steel pipe 12 includes a first shell 121 and a second shell 123 connected as one body. The first shell 121 encloses a pipe passage 120, and the second shell 123 is disposed outside the first shell 121 and encloses a connecting passage 122 with the first shell 121. First through holes are provided at both ends of the second shell 123, corresponding to the pressing heads 322. The tee joint 31 has second through holes 314 at two horizontal interfaces, corresponding to the pressing heads 322. The pressing heads 322 pass through the first and second through holes 314, respectively, and emerge from the second through hole 314.

[0048] In some embodiments, the inner sleeve 32 includes an outer shell, one side of which is cut to form an elastic sheet 321 having only one edge connected to the outer shell. There is a certain gap between the three cut edges of the elastic sheet 321 and the cut portion opposite to the outer shell, and the pressing head 322 is fixed on the elastic sheet 321.

[0049] In certain embodiments, the tee connector 31 includes an outer support wall 310 forming three interfaces, a horizontal reinforcing support disposed within the horizontal interface, and a vertical reinforcing support 311 disposed within and extending from the third interface. The outer support wall 310, the horizontal reinforcing support, and the vertical reinforcing support 311 are integrally formed by injection molding. The horizontal reinforcing support is pluggably inserted into the inner sleeve 32, and the vertical reinforcing support 311 is pluggably inserted into the vertical support member 2. The horizontal reinforcing support and the vertical reinforcing support 311 serve to enhance lateral and vertical support, respectively supporting the horizontal support member 1 and the vertical support member 2.

[0050] Preferably, the horizontal reinforcement support includes a first support member 312 and a second support member 313. The first support member 312 and the second support member 313 are pluggably inserted into the inner sleeve 32. The first support member 312, the second support member 313, and the inner liner 11 are generally distributed in a triangular shape within the horizontal interface. The area of ​​the inner sleeve 32 where the elastic sheet 321 is provided does not contact the first support member 312 or the second support member 313. Therefore, when the pressing head 322 is pressed, the elastic sheet 321 can bend toward the inside of the inner liner 11 under the action of the pressing force, so that the pressing head 322 can retract into the connecting channel 122.

[0051] In some embodiments, the spring buckle 333 has a limit head 331, and the spring buckle 333 is configured in the third interface of the tee joint 31. The limit head 331 passes through the tee joint 31 and the vertical support member 2 and is exposed from the vertical support member 2. When the limit head 331 is subjected to pressure, the limit head 331 retracts into the tee joint 31.

[0052] In certain embodiments, the vertical support member 2 includes a base 22 and a vertical tube 21 inserted into the base 22. A fourth through hole is provided at the upper end of the vertical tube 21, and a third through hole 315 is provided at the tee joint 31. The stopper 331 passes through the third through hole 315 and the fourth through hole, respectively, and emerges from the fourth through hole. Preferably, the tee joint 31 has the third through hole 315 formed in the vertical support member 2.

[0053] In some embodiments, the spring buckle 333 also includes a water baffle 332 fixedly connected to the limit head 331, an elastic telescopic portion 3333 connected to the water baffle 332, and an abutment portion 334 fixed at the end of the elastic telescopic portion 3333. The water baffle 332 and the abutment portion 334 respectively abut against the inner walls on both sides opposite to the third interface of the three-way joint 31.

[0054] In some embodiments, the water retaining plate 332 is a curved plate, wherein the stopper 331 is fixed to the convex surface of the water retaining plate 332, and the elastic expansion portion 333 is fixed to the concave surface of the water retaining plate 332. The elastic expansion portion 333 is a sheet-like structure with both ends bent inward at a certain angle from the middle. Preferably, the bending angle of the sheet-like structure is an obtuse angle, and the cross-section of the sheet-like structure is in the shape of a "<".

[0055] The spring buckle 33 is provided with two sheet-like structures between the abutting portion 334 and the water baffle 332 , and the two sheet-like structures are symmetrically arranged to form a rhombus.

[0056] The above description of the disclosed embodiments is intended to enable one skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to the above embodiments will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is intended to encompass the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A steel frame pool, comprising a pool support frame (a) and a pool liner (b) fixed to the pool support frame (a), characterized in that: The swimming pool support frame (a) comprises a horizontal support member (1), a vertical support member (2) and a plurality of connecting members (3) for connecting the horizontal support member (1) and the vertical support member (2); the horizontal support member (1) comprises an inner lining pipe (11) and a special-shaped steel pipe (12); the inner lining pipe (11) is inserted into the top folding edge (b1) of the swimming pool liner (b); and the special-shaped steel pipe (12) is wrapped around the outside of the top folding edge (b1).

2. The steel frame pool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The special-shaped steel pipe (12) is internally structured with a pipe channel (120) with an open lower end, the pipe channel (120) extending along the length direction of the special-shaped steel pipe (12), the size of the pipe channel (120) being larger than the outer diameter of the inner lining pipe (11), and the spacing between the openings being smaller than the outer diameter of the inner lining pipe (11); The liner tube (11) and the top fold (b1) are both arranged in the tube channel (120), and the swimming pool liner (b) extends downward from the opening.

3. The steel frame pool according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cross section of the tube channel (120) is in a "C" shape with the opening facing downward.

4. The steel frame pool according to claim 2, characterized in that: A group of the connecting members (3) comprises a three-way joint (31), two inner sleeves (32) and a spring buckle (33); the three-way joint (31) has three interfaces in a "T" shape; the two horizontal interfaces of the three-way joint (31) are detachably connected to one of the horizontal support members (1) via one of the inner sleeves (32); and the third interface of the three-way joint (31) is detachably connected to one of the vertical support members (2) via one of the spring buckles (33).

5. The steel frame pool according to claim 4, characterized in that: The special-shaped steel pipe (12) is further formed with a connecting channel (122) extending in the length direction on the periphery of the pipe channel (120), and the connecting channel (122) is not connected to the pipe channel (120); The end of the special-shaped steel pipe (12) is pluggable and inserted into a horizontal interface of the three-way joint (31); the inner sleeve (32) is arranged in the connecting channel (122); the inner sleeve (32) has a pressing head (322); the pressing head (322) passes through the special-shaped steel pipe (12) and the three-way joint (31) and is exposed from the three-way joint (31); when the pressing head (322) is subjected to pressure, the pressing head (322) retracts into the connecting channel (122).

6. The steel frame pool according to claim 5, characterized in that: The special-shaped steel pipe (12) comprises a first shell (121) and a second shell (123) connected as one body, the first shell (121) enclosing the pipe channel (120), and the second shell (123) being arranged outside the first shell (121) and enclosing the first shell (121) to form the connecting channel (122); The second shell (123) is provided with first through holes at both ends corresponding to the pressing head (322), and the three-way joint (31) is provided with second through holes (314) at two horizontal interfaces respectively corresponding to the pressing head (322), and the pressing head (322) passes through the first through hole and the second through hole (314) in sequence and then emerges from the second through hole (314).

7. The steel frame pool according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner sleeve (32) includes an outer shell, one side of the outer shell is cut to form an elastic sheet (321) having only one edge connected to the outer shell, and there is a certain gap between the three cut edges of the elastic sheet (321) and the cut portion opposite to the outer shell, and the pressing head (322) is fixed on the elastic sheet (321).

8. The steel frame pool according to claim 4, characterized in that: The three-way joint (31) comprises an outer support wall (310) forming three interfaces, a horizontal reinforcement support arranged in the horizontal interface, and a vertical reinforcement support (311) arranged in the third interface and extending out of the third interface. The outer support wall (310), the horizontal reinforcement support, and the vertical reinforcement support (311) are integrally formed by injection molding. The horizontal reinforcement support is pluggable and inserted into the inner sleeve (32), and the vertical reinforcement support (311) is pluggable and inserted into the vertical support member (2).

9. The steel frame pool according to claim 4, characterized in that: The spring buckle (33) has a limiting head (331), and the spring buckle (33) is arranged in the third interface of the three-way joint (31). The limiting head (331) passes through the three-way joint (31) and the vertical support member (2) and then emerges from the vertical support member (2). When the limiting head (331) is subjected to pressure, the limiting head (331) retracts into the three-way joint (31).

10. The steel frame pool according to claim 9, characterized in that: The upper end of the vertical support member (2) is provided with a fourth through hole, the three-way joint (31) is provided with a third through hole (315), and the limit head (331) passes through the third through hole (315) and the fourth through hole in sequence and then emerges from the fourth through hole; The spring catch (33) further comprises a water baffle (332) fixedly connected to the limiting head (331), an elastic telescopic portion (333) connected to the water baffle (332), and an abutting portion (334) fixed to the end of the elastic telescopic portion (333). The water baffle (332) and the abutting portion (334) respectively abut against the inner walls on both sides opposite to the third interface of the three-way joint (31).