A clamping device for above-ground water tanks and an above-ground water tank

Abstract

The application aims to provide a clamping device for an above-ground water tank and the above-ground water tank, which comprises a connecting part extending in a length direction and comprising a first end and a second end; a first clamping part connected with the first end and extending at an angle smaller than 90 degrees relative to the connecting part; and a second clamping part connected with the second end and extending at an angle smaller than 90 degrees relative to the connecting part; the first clamping part, the second clamping part and the connecting part jointly define a first clamping space, thereby solving the problem that the exposed appearance of the above-ground water tank is affected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of above-ground water tanks, and more particularly to a clamping device for above-ground water tanks and an above-ground water tank. Background Technology

[0002] A ground-level water feature is a recreational product installed in open outdoor spaces, such as family courtyards, gardens, or other spacious areas, for the shared use of adults and children. Ground-level water features are widely used and popular due to their ease of installation and effectiveness.

[0003] Existing above-ground water tanks, especially those with rigid sheet metal structures, typically include: side walls, a tank lining, upper retaining strips, and a horizontal frame. The upper retaining strips are positioned above the side walls and the tank lining to secure the lining to the upper edge of the side walls. The horizontal frame is positioned above the upper retaining strips, covering them. However, due to the considerable length of the tank lining, the upper retaining strips can only secure a portion of the upper part of the lining; the remaining portion naturally droops to the outside of the side walls under gravity. Simultaneously, the vertical extension of the horizontal frame is limited, only covering a portion of the drooping lining, resulting in some edges of the lining remaining exposed, affecting the overall aesthetic appearance of the water tank. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the technical problem of the exposed inner lining of existing above-ground water tanks affecting their aesthetics.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model discloses a clamping device for an above-ground water tank, comprising:

[0006] A connecting portion extends along its length and includes a first end and a second end;

[0007] A first clamping part is connected to the first end and extends at an angle of less than 90 degrees relative to the connecting part;

[0008] The second clamping part is connected to the second end and extends at an angle of less than 90 degrees relative to the connecting part;

[0009] The first clamping part, the second clamping part, and the connecting part together define the first clamping space.

[0010] The clamping device of this solution defines a first clamping space through a first clamping part, a second clamping part, and a connecting part. The first clamping space is configured to clamp the upper clamping strip of the ground water tank and the water tank lining located outside the upper clamping strip. Under the clamping action of the first clamping space, the upper clamping strip and the water tank lining located outside the upper clamping strip are clamped together in the first clamping space, thereby clamping the water tank lining exposed on the outside of the side wall in the first clamping space, thus solving the problem of the water tank lining being exposed and affecting the overall aesthetics of the water tank.

[0011] In some specific embodiments, the first clamping part includes a first arc-shaped segment, and the second clamping part includes a second arc-shaped segment;

[0012] The first arc segment and the second arc segment are spaced apart along the length direction of the connecting portion to form a contraction region of the first clamping space. The contraction region includes a first opening and a second opening, and along the thickness direction of the connecting portion, the size of the first opening is larger than the size of the second opening.

[0013] The clamping device in this design employs a structural design where the size of the first opening in the contraction region is larger than the size of the second opening. In other words, the contraction region gradually contracts inwards along the thickness direction of the connecting portion. This structure effectively clamps the upper clamping strip within the first clamping space and the water tank liner outside the upper clamping strip, thereby preventing the upper clamping strip within the first clamping space and the water tank liner outside the upper clamping strip from detaching from the first clamping space.

[0014] In some specific embodiments, the first arc segment includes a first anti-slip rib, the second arc segment includes a second anti-slip rib, and the first anti-slip rib and the second anti-slip rib are arranged opposite to each other.

[0015] The clamping device of this solution forms an anti-slip structure within the first clamping space by providing a first anti-slip rib on the first arc segment and a second anti-slip rib on the second arc segment, with the two ribs positioned opposite each other. The first and second anti-slip ribs together abut against the upper clamping strip and the water tank liner located outside the upper clamping strip, thereby effectively preventing the upper clamping strip and the water tank liner outside the upper clamping strip from falling out of the first clamping space.

[0016] In some specific embodiments, the clamping device further includes:

[0017] A first guide portion is connected to the first arc-shaped segment; and

[0018] The second guide portion is connected to the second arc-shaped segment and is spaced apart from the first guide portion along the length direction of the connecting portion to form a first flared opening. The first flared opening extends from the second opening along the thickness direction of the connecting portion, and the size of the first flared opening gradually increases along the thickness direction of the connecting portion.

[0019] In the clamping device of this solution, the first guide portion and the second guide portion are spaced apart along the length direction of the connecting portion to form a first flared opening, and the size of the first flared opening gradually increases along the thickness direction of the connecting portion. That is to say, the first guide portion and the second guide portion are generally flared in shape. Through this structural design, the clamping device can be more easily fitted onto the upper clamping strip, improving the convenience of conversion.

[0020] In some specific embodiments, the first guide portion includes a third anti-slip rib, and the second guide portion includes a fourth anti-slip rib, wherein the fourth anti-slip rib is disposed opposite to the third anti-slip rib.

[0021] The clamping device of this design features a third anti-slip rib on the first guide portion and a fourth anti-slip rib on the second guide portion. This structure further enhances the anti-slip clamping effect of the clamping device on the upper clamping strip and the inner lining of the pool located outside the upper clamping strip, preventing them from falling out of the first clamping space.

[0022] In some specific embodiments, the clamping device further includes:

[0023] A first hook, connected to the first guide portion and located outside the contraction region; and

[0024] The second hook is connected to the second guide portion and is located outside the contraction area.

[0025] In some specific embodiments, the first hook and / or the second hook includes multiple interconnected segments that together form a light strip groove.

[0026] LED light strips can be installed in the light strip grooves. After the clamping device is installed on the ground pool, it will increase the fun and aesthetics of the ground pool.

[0027] In some specific embodiments, the plurality of segments include a first horizontal segment, a first vertical segment, and a second horizontal segment;

[0028] The first horizontal segment extends along the length direction of the connecting portion and is spaced apart from the second horizontal segment in the thickness direction of the connecting portion;

[0029] The first vertical segment extends along the thickness direction of the connecting portion and connects with the first horizontal segment and the second horizontal segment. The first horizontal segment, the first vertical segment, and the second horizontal segment together define the light strip groove.

[0030] In some specific embodiments, the plurality of segments include a third arc segment and a fourth arc segment;

[0031] The third arc-shaped segment extends along the length direction of the connecting portion;

[0032] The fourth arc segment is connected to the third arc segment and extends toward the connecting portion along the thickness direction of the connecting portion to define the light strip groove.

[0033] This application also provides an above-ground water tank, comprising:

[0034] Base;

[0035] A sidewall, including an upper end and a lower end, wherein the lower end is connected to the base to define an accommodating space;

[0036] The pool liner is supported by the side wall and disposed within the receiving space. The pool liner includes a first part and a second part, the first part covering the upper end of the side wall, and the second part extending from the first part.

[0037] The upper retaining strip includes a retaining groove, the upper end of the side wall and the first part of the pool liner are received in the retaining groove, and the second part of the pool liner extends out of the retaining groove and folds over the outside of the upper retaining strip and at least partially covers the upper retaining strip;

[0038] The clamping device for an above-ground water tank according to any one of the above embodiments is disposed on the upper clamping strip, and the first clamping space of the clamping device accommodates the upper clamping strip and the second portion of the water tank lining folded outside the upper clamping strip; and

[0039] A frame component supporting the sidewall and comprising:

[0040] Multiple horizontal support members cover the upper end of the sidewall;

[0041] Multiple vertical support members, each of the multiple vertical support members including a top end and a bottom end;

[0042] A plurality of upper connectors, each of the plurality of upper connectors connecting two adjacent horizontal supports and the top end of each of the plurality of vertical supports; and

[0043] A plurality of lower connectors, each of the plurality of lower connectors connecting the bottom end of each of the plurality of vertical supports to the base.

[0044] Compared with the prior art, the ground water tank of this application, by setting a clamping device, can clamp and fix the second part of the water tank lining folded outside the upper clip strip in the first clamping space, thereby avoiding the water tank lining from being exposed on the outside of the side wall and improving the overall aesthetics of the ground water tank. Attached Figure Description

[0045] Other features, objects, and advantages of this application will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0046] Figure 1 A perspective view of the above-ground water tank in an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0047] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the above-ground water tank in the AA direction;

[0048] Figure 3 An embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 2 A magnified view of part A in the image;

[0049] Figure 4 An embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 2 A magnified view of part B in the image;

[0050] Figure 5 A partial cross-sectional view of the upper clip and side wall is shown;

[0051] Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the upper connector of the above-ground water tank in an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0052] Figure 7 A perspective view of a clamping device according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0053] Figure 8 It shows Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the clamping device shown;

[0054] Figure 9 It shows Figure 7 The clamping device shown is a cross-sectional view of the upper clamping bar, side wall, and inner lining of the pool.

[0055] Figure 10 A perspective view of another clamping device in an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0056] Figure 11 It shows Figure 10 The clamping device shown is a cross-sectional view of the upper clamping bar, side wall, and pool lining, in which LED light strips are installed;

[0057] Figure 12 It shows Figure 10 Front view of the clamping device shown;

[0058] Figure 13 A perspective view of another clamping device in an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0059] Figure 14 It shows Figure 13The front view of the clamping device shown shows an LED light strip installed therein.

[0060] The same or similar reference numerals in the accompanying drawings represent the same or similar parts.

[0061] In the attached figures, the following labels are used:

[0062] 100 base; 102 grooves;

[0063] 200 Side wall; 202 Upper end; 204 Lower end; 206 Accommodation space; 208 Second clamping space;

[0064] 300 Water tank lining; 310 First section; 312 First side; 314 Second side; 316 Third side;

[0065] 320 Part 2; 322 Fourth side; 324 Fifth side;

[0066] 400 Frame assembly; 410 Horizontal support; 412 First section; 414 Second section; 416 Third section; 418 Cover; 420 Vertical support; 422 Top end; 424 Bottom end; 430 Upper connector; 432 First insertion slot; 434 Protective space; 440 Lower connector; 450 Protective cover;

[0067] 500 Upper clip; 510 Third part; 512 Fifth arc segment; 514 Sixth arc segment; 516 First straight segment; 520 Fourth part; 522 Seventh arc segment; 524 Eighth arc segment; 526 Second straight segment; 530 Slot; 532 First wall; 534 Second wall; 536 Third wall;

[0068] 600 Clamping device; 610 Connecting part; 612 First end; 614 Second end; 620 First clamping part; 622 First arc-shaped segment; 624 First anti-slip rib; 630 Second clamping part; 632 Second arc-shaped segment; 634 Second anti-slip rib; 640 First clamping space; 642 Retraction area; 644 First opening; 646 Second opening; 650 First guide part; 652 First flared mouth; 654 Third anti-slip rib; 660 Second Guide section; 662 Fourth anti-slip rib; 670 First hook; 671 First section; 672 First horizontal section; 673 First vertical section; 674 Second horizontal section; 675 First LED strip groove; 676 First bending section; 677 First slot; 678 LED strip; 680 Second hook; 681 Second section; 682 Third arc-shaped section; 683 Fourth arc-shaped section; 684 Second LED strip groove; 685 Second bending section; 686 Second slot. Detailed Implementation

[0069] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0070] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0071] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0072] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0073] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0074] To facilitate the description of the structure of the clamping device and its cooperation with the upper clamping bar, this application first defines the relevant directions. In this application, the X direction is the length direction of the connecting part, which can be understood as the width direction of the upper clamping bar; the Z direction is the thickness direction of the connecting part, which can be understood as the thickness direction of the upper clamping bar.

[0075] Figure 1 A perspective view of the above-ground water tank in an embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the above-ground water tank in the AA direction. Figure 3 An embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 2 A magnified view of part A in the image; Figure 4 An embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 2 A magnified view of part B in the image.

[0076] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application provides an above-ground water tank, including: a base 100, a side wall 200, a water tank liner 300, a frame assembly 400, an upper retaining strip 500, and a clamping device 600 for the above-ground water tank. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the sidewall 200 includes an upper end 202 and a lower end 204. The lower end 204 is connected to the base 100 to define a receiving space 206. The pool liner 300 is supported by the sidewall 200 and disposed within the receiving space 206 to form a water storage cavity. The pool liner 300 includes a first portion 310 and a second portion 320. The first portion 310 covers the upper end 202 of the sidewall 200, and the second portion 320 extends from the first portion 310.

[0077] In this embodiment, the pool liner 300 can be made of flexible adhesive material such as PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) or PU (Polyurethane). The bottom shape and size of the pool liner 300 match the shape and size of the sidewall 200, and it is laid and covers the inner side of the sidewall 200 and the bottom area enclosed by the sidewall 200, thereby forming a container for storing water inside the sidewall 200.

[0078] For example, in this embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the upper retaining strip 500 is arranged at the upper end of the side wall and includes a retaining groove 530. Figure 5 As can be seen, the upper end 202 of the sidewall 200 and the first portion 310 of the pool liner 300 covering the upper end 202 of the sidewall 200 are accommodated in the slot 530. The second portion 320 of the pool liner 300 extends out of the slot 530 and folds over the outside of the upper clip 500, and at least partially covers the upper clip 500. A clamping device 600 is provided on the upper clip 500. The clamping device 600 is used to accommodate the upper clip 500 and the second portion 320 of the pool liner 300 folded over the outside of the upper clip 500, so as to prevent the second portion 320 of the pool liner 300 from falling downward due to its own weight and being exposed on the outside of the sidewall 200.

[0079] This embodiment does not limit the shape of the accommodating space 206. It is understood that in other embodiments, the accommodating space 206 may also be square, elliptical, pentagonal or other irregular shapes.

[0080] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the frame assembly 400 is used to support the sidewall 200. Exemplarily, the frame assembly 400 includes eleven horizontal supports 410, eleven vertical supports 420, eleven upper connectors 430, eleven lower connectors 440, and eleven protective covers 450. The eleven horizontal supports 410 cover the upper end 202 of the sidewall 200, and the eleven vertical supports 420 are circumferentially (i.e.,...) Figure 1 The vertical supports 420 are spaced apart on the outer side of the sidewall 200 (as shown in the C direction) to support the sidewall 200. Each vertical support 420 includes a top end 422 and a bottom end 424; an upper connector 430 connects the top end 422 of each of the eleven horizontal supports 410 and each of the eleven vertical supports 420; a lower connector 440 connects the bottom end 424 of each of the eleven vertical supports 420 and the base 100; two adjacent horizontal supports 410 are connected to the vertical supports 420 via the upper connector 430, and the vertical supports 420 are connected to the base 100 via the lower connector 440.

[0081] Specifically, the upper connector 430 has a first insertion slot 432 and a positioning post on its opposite sides, respectively. The first insertion slot 432 is used to connect to the top end 422 of the vertical support 420, and the positioning post is used to connect two adjacent horizontal support 410. Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the base 100 is closed end to end and has a groove 102. The lower end 204 of the side wall 200 is inserted into the groove 102 and connected to the base 100. The lower connector 440 has a second insertion groove and a first receiving groove. The second insertion groove is used to connect with the bottom end 424 of the vertical support 420, and the first receiving groove is used to receive the base 100 receiving the lower end 204 of the side wall 200. The protective cover 450 and the upper connector 430 cooperate to clamp the horizontal support 410 between them. Optionally, the inner side of the protective cover 450 (the side facing the upper connector 430) is provided with protruding teeth. These protruding teeth are adapted to part or all of the recesses on the surface of the horizontal support 410 to limit the displacement of the horizontal support 410.

[0082] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the horizontal support member 410 includes a first segment 412, a second segment 414, and a third segment 416. The first segment 412 and the third segment 416 are along the width direction of the upper retaining strip 500 (i.e., Figure 3 The X-direction shown is spaced apart and connected by the second section 414 to form a cover 418. The cover 418 covers the upper clip 500. The upper surface of the second section 414 is provided with multiple recesses to cooperate with the protrusions on the inner side of the protective cover to restrict the displacement of the horizontal support 410.

[0083] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments of this application do not limit the number of horizontal support members 410, vertical support members 420, upper connectors 430, lower connectors 440 and protective covers 450. The number can be set according to the actual situation, such as ten, twelve, thirteen, twenty, etc.

[0084] Figure 5 A partial cross-sectional view of the upper retaining strip 500 and the side wall 200 is shown. The upper retaining strip 500 includes a third portion 510 and a fourth portion 520, which are located along the width direction of the upper retaining strip 500 (i.e., Figure 5 The slots 530 are formed at intervals in the X direction (as shown). The upper card strip 500 has a shape similar to an inverted U-shape. Those skilled in the art will understand that in other embodiments, the upper card strip 500 can also be other shapes, as long as it has the slots 530. The upper card strip 500 can be made of materials such as steel, aluminum alloy or plastic, and preferably, the upper card strip 500 is made of plastic.

[0085] For example, the third part 510 includes a first wall 532, a fifth arcuate segment 512, a sixth arcuate segment 514, and a first straight segment 516; the first wall 532 and the sixth arcuate segment 514 are along the width direction of the upper retaining strip 500 (i.e., Figure 5 The first straight segment 516 and the fifth arc segment 512 are spaced apart along the thickness direction of the upper clip 500 (i.e., the X-direction shown), and connected by the fifth arc segment 512; the first straight segment 516 and the fifth arc segment 512 are along the thickness direction of the upper clip 500 (i.e., the X-direction shown). Figure 5 The interval settings are shown in the Z direction.

[0086] For example, the structure of the fourth part 520 is the same as that of the third part 510. Specifically, the fourth part 520 includes a third wall 536, a seventh arcuate segment 522, an eighth arcuate segment 524, and a second straight segment 526; the third wall 536 and the eighth arcuate segment 524 are along the width direction of the upper clip 500 (i.e., Figure 5 The second straight segment 526 and the seventh arc segment 522 are spaced apart along the thickness direction of the upper clip 500 (i.e., the X direction shown), and connected by the seventh arc segment 522. Figure 5 The interval settings are shown in the Z direction.

[0087] For example, in this embodiment, the first wall 532 and the third wall 536 are along the width direction of the upper clip 500 (i.e., Figure 5 The first wall 532, the second wall 534, and the third wall 536 are spaced apart in the X direction shown and connected by the second wall 534, thereby defining the slot 530. The upper end 202 of the side wall 200 is inserted into the slot 530 and forms a second clamping space 208 with the first wall 532, the second wall 534, and the third wall 536 for clamping the first part 310 of the pool liner 300. Figure 3 visible).

[0088] Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the upper connector 430 of the above-ground water tank in an embodiment of this application is shown. The upper connector 430 is also provided with a protective space 434, which is located on the same side of the upper connector 430 as the first insertion groove 432. The protective space 434 is used to accommodate the upper retaining strip 500 on which the water tank liner 300 is assembled. At this time, the second part 320 of the pool liner 300 located in the protective space 434 remains in contact with the outer side of the upper retaining strip 500 under the restriction of the protective space 434, and will not droop and be exposed to the outer side of the side wall 200 under the action of gravity; the pool liner 300 located below the cover 418 of the horizontal support member 410, by setting the clamping device 600 on the upper retaining strip 500 located outside the protective cover 450, the clamping device 600 clamps the upper retaining strip 500 and the second part 320 of the pool liner 300 located outside the upper retaining strip 500, preventing the second part 320 of the pool liner 300 from drooping and being exposed to the outer side of the side wall 200 under the action of gravity, and maintaining the overall aesthetics of the pool.

[0089] Those skilled in the art will understand that the number of clamping devices 600 is not limited in the embodiments of this application. In other embodiments, two, three, or four clamping devices 600 may be provided on the upper clip 500 located between the two protective covers 450.

[0090] Figure 7 A perspective view of a clamping device 600 according to an embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 8 It shows Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the clamping device 600 shown.

[0091] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the clamping device 600 includes: a connecting portion 610, a first clamping portion 620, and a second clamping portion 630. The connecting portion 610 is along the length direction (i.e., Figure 7 Extending in the X direction (as shown) and including a first end 612 and a second end 614. Combined Figure 3 The first end 612 is located inside the side wall 200, that is, the first end 612 is located inside the receiving space 206, and the second end 614 is located outside the side wall 200.

[0092] The first clamping portion 620 and the second clamping portion 630 are respectively connected to the connecting portion 610, and together with the connecting portion 610, define the first clamping space 640. The first clamping portion 620 is connected to the first end 612 and extends relative to the connecting portion 610 at an angle of less than 90 degrees; that is, the angle between the first clamping portion 620 and the connecting portion 610 (i.e., the angle between them is less than 90 degrees). Figure 8The included angle D1 shown is less than 90 degrees; the second clamping part 630 is connected to the second end 614 and extends relative to the connecting part 610 at an angle of less than 90 degrees, that is, the included angle between the second clamping part 630 and the connecting part 610 (i.e., the included angle D1) is less than 90 degrees; the second clamping part 630 is connected to the second end 614 and extends relative to the connecting part 610 at an angle of less than 90 degrees, that is, the included angle between the second clamping part 630 and the connecting part 610 is less than 90 degrees. Figure 8 The included angle E1 shown is less than 90 degrees. Therefore, the first clamping space 640 extends along the thickness direction of the connecting portion 610 (i.e., Figure 8 The first clamping part 620 and the second clamping part 630 gradually approach each other in the Z direction (as shown), forming a structure in which the opening size L1 of the upper part of the first clamping space 640 is larger than the opening size L3 of the lower part.

[0093] In this embodiment, the specific angles between the first clamping portion 620 and the connecting portion 610, and between the second clamping portion 630 and the connecting portion 610, are not limited. Those skilled in the art will understand that in other embodiments, for example, the angle between the first clamping portion 620 and the connecting portion 610 (i.e.,...) Figure 8 The included angle D1 shown can be 65 degrees, and the included angle between the second clamping part 630 and the connecting part 610 (i.e., Figure 8 The included angle E1 shown can be 67 degrees, and the included angle between the second clamping part 630 and the connecting part 610 is greater than the included angle between the first clamping part 620 and the connecting part 610.

[0094] Figure 9 It shows Figure 7 The clamping device 600 shown is a cross-sectional view of the upper clamping bar 500, the side wall 200, and the pool liner 300. The first clamping part 620, the second clamping part 630, and the connecting part 610 together define the first clamping space 640. The first clamping space 640 is configured to clamp the upper clamping bar 500 and the second part 320 of the pool liner 300 located outside the upper clamping bar 500. The second part 320 corresponds to the pool liner 300 located outside the protective cover 450.

[0095] In this embodiment, such as Figure 9 As shown, the first portion 310 of the pool liner 300 includes a first side 312, a second side 314, and a third side 316, and the second portion 320 includes a fourth side 322 and a fifth side 324. The first portion 310 of the pool liner 300 is accommodated within a second clamping space 208, and the second portion 320 of the pool liner 300 extends out of the second clamping space 208 and folds over the outside of the upper retaining strip 500, at least partially covering the upper retaining strip 500. Figure 5The first side 312 is located between the side wall 200 and the first wall 532 of the upper clip 500; the second side 314 is located between the upper end 202 of the side wall 200 and the second wall 534 of the upper clip 500; the third side 316 is located between the side wall 200 and the third wall 536 of the upper clip 500; the fourth side 322 is attached to the seventh arc segment 522 and the eighth arc segment 524 of the upper clip 500; and the fifth side 324 is attached to the second straight segment 526 and the first straight segment 516 of the upper clip 500.

[0096] Continue to refer to Figure 9 The first clamping part 620 is attached to the sixth arc-shaped segment 514 of the upper clip 500, and the third part 510 is limited by the contraction state of the first clamping space 640; the second clamping part 630 is attached to the fourth side 322 of the pool liner 300 outside the upper clip 500, and the fourth side 322 is limited by the contraction state of the first clamping space 640 to prevent the fourth side 322 from falling off the first clamping space 640 under the action of gravity. Meanwhile, the first straight segment 516 and the second straight segment 526 of the upper clamping strip 500 are on the same plane. The first straight segment 516 of the upper clamping strip 500 and the connecting part 610 are spaced apart along the thickness direction of the connecting part 610. The second straight segment 526 of the upper clamping strip 500 and the connecting part 610 are spaced apart along the thickness direction of the connecting part 610. The fifth side 324 is attached to the first straight segment 516 and the second straight segment 526 of the upper clamping strip 500 and is located between the first straight segment 516 and the second straight segment 526 of the upper clamping strip 500 and the connecting part 610, and is limited, thereby further preventing the fifth side 324 from falling off from the first clamping space 640 under the action of gravity.

[0097] In this embodiment, the clamping device 600 defines a first clamping space 640 through a first clamping part 620, a second clamping part 630, and a connecting part 610. The first clamping space 640 is configured to clamp the upper retaining strip 500 of the ground pool and the pool liner 300 located outside the upper retaining strip 500. Specifically, the fourth side 322 of the second part 320 of the pool liner 300 is located between the eighth arcuate segment 524 of the upper retaining strip 500 and the second clamping part 630, and the fifth side 324 is located between the first straight segment 516 and the second straight segment 526 of the upper retaining strip 500 and the connecting part 610. Therefore, under the clamping action of the first clamping space 640, the upper clamping strip 500 and the second part 320 of the pool liner 300 located outside the upper clamping strip 500 are clamped in the first clamping space 640, thereby fixing the pool liner 300 exposed outside the side wall 200 in the first clamping space 640, effectively solving the problem of the pool liner 300 being exposed.

[0098] In this embodiment, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, the first clamping part 620 includes a first arc-shaped segment 622, and the second clamping part 630 includes a second arc-shaped segment 632. The first arc-shaped segment 622 and the second arc-shaped segment 632 are along the length direction of the connecting part 610 (i.e., Figure 9 The spacers (as shown in the X direction) are spaced apart to form a contraction region 642 of the first clamping space 640. The contraction region 642 includes a first opening 644 and a second opening 646. Along the thickness direction of the connecting portion 610 (i.e., along the X direction), the spacers are spaced apart. Figure 8 The Z-direction shown), the size of the first opening 644 (i.e. Figure 8 The distance L2 shown, i.e., the distance from the third end a to the fourth end c, is greater than the size of the second opening 646 (i.e., Figure 8 L3, as shown, is the distance from the fourth end c to the sixth end d.

[0099] In other words, the shrinkage region 642 is along the thickness direction of the connecting portion 610 (i.e., Figure 9 The first arc segment 622 and the second arc segment 632 gradually converge towards each other in the Z direction (as shown). When the clamping device 600 is installed on the upper clamping bar 500, the upper clamping bar 500 temporarily opens the first clamping part 620 and the second clamping part 630, and the upper clamping bar 500 enters the first clamping space 640. Subsequently, the first clamping part 620 and the second clamping part 630 return to their original state and form a stable clamping on the upper clamping bar 500 and the second part 320 of the pool liner 300 located outside the upper clamping bar 500. The first arc segment 622 abuts against the sixth arc segment 514 of the upper clamping bar 500, and the second arc segment 632 abuts against the fourth side 322 of the pool liner 300, thereby limiting the upper clamping bar 500.

[0100] In this embodiment, those skilled in the art will understand that the size of the first opening 644 of the contraction region 642 (i.e. Figure 8 The distance L2 shown (i.e., the distance from a to c) is greater than the size of the second opening 646 (i.e., Figure 8 The L3 shown is the distance from b to d, which is the distance along the thickness direction of the connecting portion 610 (i.e., Figure 8 As shown in the Z direction, the contraction area 642 gradually contracts inward to clamp the upper clamping strip 500 located in the first clamping space 640 and the second part 320 of the pool liner 300 outside the upper clamping strip 500, thereby preventing the upper clamping strip 500 located in the first clamping space 640 and the second part 320 of the pool liner 300 outside the upper clamping strip 500 from falling out of the first clamping space 640.

[0101] In this embodiment, to enhance the stability of the clamping, the first arc segment 622 is provided with a first anti-slip rib 624, and the second arc segment 632 is provided with a second anti-slip rib 634. The first anti-slip rib 624 and the second anti-slip rib 634 are arranged opposite to each other and protrude toward the second opening 646. The first anti-slip rib 624 abuts against the fifth arc segment 512 of the upper clamping strip 500, and the second anti-slip rib 634 abuts against the fourth side 322 of the water tank liner 300, thereby effectively preventing the upper clamping strip 500 located in the first clamping space 640 and the second part 320 of the water tank liner 300 outside the upper clamping strip 500 from falling out of the first clamping space 640.

[0102] In this embodiment, continue to refer to Figure 8 and Figure 9 The clamping device 600 further includes a first guide portion 650 and a second guide portion 660. The first guide portion 650 is connected to the first arc-shaped segment 622, and the second guide portion 660 is connected to the second arc-shaped segment 632. The first guide portion 650 and the second guide portion 660 are connected along the length direction of the connecting portion 610 (i.e., Figure 8 The first flared opening 652 is formed by spacing the openings at intervals in the X direction shown. The first flared opening 652 is located along the thickness direction of the connecting portion 610 (i.e., along the X direction shown). Figure 8 The dimension gradually increases in the Z direction (as shown), forming a trumpet shape, which facilitates the fitting of the clamping device 600 onto the upper clamping strip 500. Those skilled in the art will understand that along the thickness direction of the connecting portion 610 (i.e., Figure 8 (as shown in the Z direction) Figure 8 The distance L4 between the inner edges of the ends of the first guide portion 650 and the second guide portion 660 shown is greater than Figure 8 The second opening 646 shown is L3.

[0103] In this embodiment, the first guide portion 650 is provided with a third anti-slip rib 654, which protrudes toward the first flared opening 652. The third anti-slip rib 654 and the first anti-slip rib 624 extend along the extending direction of the first guide portion 650 (i.e., Figure 8 The second guide portion 660 is provided with a fourth anti-slip rib 662, which protrudes toward the first flared opening 652. The fourth anti-slip rib 662 and the second anti-slip rib 634 are arranged along the extending direction of the second guide portion 660 (i.e., in the direction shown in E). Figure 8 As shown in the D direction, the fourth anti-slip rib 662 is positioned opposite to the third anti-slip rib 654.

[0104] Those skilled in the art will understand that in other embodiments, the clamping device 600 may only have a third anti-slip rib 654 on the first guide portion 650 and no anti-slip rib on the second guide portion 660, or it may only have a first anti-slip rib 624 and a second anti-slip rib 634, without providing anti-slip ribs on the first guide portion 650 and the second guide portion 660.

[0105] Figure 10 A perspective view of another clamping device 600 according to an embodiment of this application is shown. In this embodiment, the structure of the clamping device 600 is similar to... Figure 7 The clamping devices shown are basically the same in structure. The clamping device 600 in this embodiment also includes the same connecting portion 610, first clamping portion 620, second clamping portion 630, first guide portion 650, and second guide portion 660 as in the above embodiments. Along the length direction of the connecting portion 610 (i.e....) Figure 10 (in the X direction shown), the connecting part 610 includes a first end 612 and a second end 614.

[0106] like Figure 10 As shown, the first clamping part 620, the second clamping part 630, and the connecting part 610 together define the first clamping space 640. The first clamping part 620 is connected to the first end 612 and is positioned at an angle of less than 90 degrees relative to the connecting part 610 (i.e., Figure 10 The included angle D2 shown extends; the second clamping part 630 is connected to the second end 614 and is at an angle of less than 90 degrees relative to the connecting part 610 (i.e., Figure 10 The included angle E2 shown extends. The first clamping space 640 is configured to clamp the upper clamping strip 500 of the ground pool and the second portion 320 of the pool liner 300 located outside the upper clamping strip 500, the second portion 320 being the portion of the pool liner 300 located outside the protective cover 450. The first guide portion 650 is connected to the first clamping portion 620, and the second guide portion 660 is connected to the second clamping portion 630.

[0107] Figure 11 It shows Figure 10 The diagram shows the cross-sectional structure of the clamping device 600, the upper clamping strip 500, the side wall 200, and the pool liner 300, which is equipped with an LED light strip 678. Figure 12 It shows Figure 10 Front view of the clamping device 600 shown.

[0108] and Figure 7 The difference in the illustrated embodiments is that, as Figure 11 and Figure 12As shown, the clamping device 600 of this embodiment also includes a first hook 670 and a second hook 680. The first hook 670 is connected to the first guide portion 650 and is located outside the contraction region 642. The second hook 680 is connected to the second guide portion 660 and is located outside the contraction region 642.

[0109] The first hook 670 includes a first section 671 that is interconnected with each other. The first section 671 is formed by sequentially connecting a first horizontal section 672, a first vertical section 673, and a second horizontal section 674. A first guide portion 650 connects a first arc-shaped section 622 and a first horizontal section 672. The first horizontal section 672 extends along the length direction of the connecting portion 610 (i.e.,...). Figure 12 The second horizontal segment 674 extends along the length direction of the connecting portion 610 (i.e., the X direction shown); Figure 12 Extending in the X direction shown, and along the thickness direction of the connecting portion 610 (i.e., the first horizontal segment 672 is connected to the first horizontal segment 672). Figure 12 The first vertical segment 673 is spaced apart along the thickness direction of the connecting portion 610 (i.e., the Z-direction shown); Figure 12 Extending in the Z direction (as shown), and connecting the first horizontal segment 672 and the second horizontal segment 674, thereby defining the first light strip groove 675 together with the first horizontal segment 672 and the second horizontal segment 674. The LED light strip 678 is disposed in the first light strip groove 675. When the clamping device 600 is assembled on the ground pool, it can enhance the fun and aesthetics of the ground pool.

[0110] The first hook 670 may also optionally include a first bent section 676, which is disposed opposite to the contraction region 642 and along the length direction of the connecting portion 610 with the first arc-shaped section 622 (i.e., Figure 12 The slots are spaced apart in the X direction (as shown), thus forming the first slot 677, which faces upwards (i.e., Figure 11 The opening (in the Z1 direction) is oriented in the opposite direction to the first horn opening 652.

[0111] In the embodiments of this application, Figure 10 The structure of the second hook 680 of the clamping device 600 shown is the same as that of the first hook 670, so it will not be described again here.

[0112] Figure 13 A perspective view of another clamping device 600 in an embodiment of this application is shown; Figure 14 It shows Figure 13 The front view of the clamping device 600 shown shows that it is equipped with an LED light strip 678.

[0113] In some embodiments, such as Figure 13 and Figure 14As shown, the structure of the second hook 680 may differ from that of the first hook 670 described above. Specifically, the second hook 680 may include interconnected second sections 681, which include interconnected third arc-shaped sections 682 and fourth arc-shaped sections 683. The third arc-shaped section 682 extends along the length of the connecting portion 610, connecting the fourth arc-shaped section 683 and the second guide portion 660. The fourth arc-shaped section 683 extends towards the connecting portion 610 along its thickness direction and connects with the third arc-shaped section 682 to jointly define the second LED strip groove 684. An LED strip 678 is disposed within the second LED strip groove 684. When the clamping device 600 is mounted on a ground-level pool, it can enhance the fun and aesthetics of the pool.

[0114] The second hook 680 may also optionally include a second bent section 685, which is disposed opposite to the first clamping space 640 and extends in a direction away from the first clamping space 640, so as to form a second slot 686 together with the second clamping part 630.

[0115] Those skilled in the art will understand that Figure 13 The structure of the first hook 670 of the clamping device 600 shown can also adopt the structure of the second hook 680 described above, that is, it includes a second segment 681 that is interconnected. The structures of the first hook 670 and the second hook 680 in the embodiments of this application can be used interchangeably, and the specific structure can be selected according to actual needs.

[0116] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this application is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that this application can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this application. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this application is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be embraced within this application. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims. Furthermore, it is clear that the word "comprising" does not exclude other units or steps, and the singular does not exclude the plural. Multiple units or devices recited in the apparatus claims may also be implemented by a single unit or device in software or hardware. The terms "first," "second," etc., are used to indicate names and do not indicate any particular order.

Claims

1. A clamping device for an above-ground water tank, characterized in that, include: A connecting portion extends along its length and includes a first end and a second end; A first clamping part is connected to the first end and extends at an angle of less than 90 degrees relative to the connecting part; The second clamping part is connected to the second end and extends at an angle of less than 90 degrees relative to the connecting part; The first clamping part, the second clamping part, and the connecting part together define the first clamping space.

2. The clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first clamping part includes a first arc-shaped segment, and the second clamping part includes a second arc-shaped segment; The first arc segment and the second arc segment are spaced apart along the length direction of the connecting portion to form a contraction region of the first clamping space. The contraction region includes a first opening and a second opening, and along the thickness direction of the connecting portion, the size of the first opening is larger than the size of the second opening.

3. The clamping device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first arc segment includes a first anti-slip rib, and the second arc segment includes a second anti-slip rib, with the first and second anti-slip ribs arranged opposite to each other.

4. The clamping device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The clamping device further includes: A first guide portion is connected to the first arc-shaped segment; and The second guide portion is connected to the second arc-shaped segment and is spaced apart from the first guide portion along the length direction of the connecting portion to form a first flared opening. The first flared opening extends from the second opening along the thickness direction of the connecting portion, and the size of the first flared opening gradually increases along the thickness direction of the connecting portion.

5. The clamping device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first guide portion includes a third anti-slip rib, and the second guide portion includes a fourth anti-slip rib, the fourth anti-slip rib being disposed opposite to the third anti-slip rib.

6. The clamping device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The clamping device further includes: A first hook, connected to the first guide portion and located outside the contraction region; and The second hook is connected to the second guide portion and is located outside the contraction area.

7. The clamping device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first hook and / or the second hook include multiple interconnected segments that together form a light strip groove.

8. The clamping device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The multiple sections include a first horizontal section, a first vertical section, and a second horizontal section; The first horizontal segment extends along the length direction of the connecting portion and is spaced apart from the second horizontal segment in the thickness direction of the connecting portion; The first vertical segment extends along the thickness direction of the connecting portion and connects with the first horizontal segment and the second horizontal segment. The first horizontal segment, the first vertical segment, and the second horizontal segment together define the light strip groove.

9. The clamping device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The multiple segments include a third arc segment and a fourth arc segment; The third arc-shaped segment extends along the length direction of the connecting portion; The fourth arc segment is connected to the third arc segment and extends toward the connecting portion along the thickness direction of the connecting portion to define the light strip groove.

10. A surface water tank, characterized in that, include: Base; A sidewall, including an upper end and a lower end, wherein the lower end is connected to the base to define an accommodating space; The pool liner is supported by the side wall and disposed within the receiving space. The pool liner includes a first part and a second part, the first part covering the upper end of the side wall, and the second part extending from the first part. The upper retaining strip includes a retaining groove, the upper end of the side wall and the first part of the pool liner are received in the retaining groove, and the second part of the pool liner extends out of the retaining groove and folds over the outside of the upper retaining strip and at least partially covers the upper retaining strip; The clamping device for an above-ground water tank according to any one of claims 1-9 is disposed on the upper clamping strip, and the first clamping space of the clamping device accommodates the upper clamping strip and the second part of the water tank lining folded outside the upper clamping strip; and A frame component supporting the sidewall and comprising: Multiple horizontal support members cover the upper end of the sidewall; Multiple vertical support members, each of the multiple vertical support members including a top end and a bottom end; A plurality of upper connectors, each of the plurality of upper connectors connecting two adjacent horizontal supports and the top end of each of the plurality of vertical supports; and A plurality of lower connectors, each of the plurality of lower connectors connecting the bottom end of each of the plurality of vertical supports to the base.

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