Swimming pool with swimming pool separator

Abstract

A swimming pool (1) with a swimming pool floor (2) and a surrounding outer wall (3) is proposed, which can be used even more flexibly and safely. For this purpose, a first (5) and a second inner wall (6) are provided within the inner volume (4), each extending from the swimming pool floor (2) to the pool edge and along part of the width (B) and the long side (L), wherein the inner walls (5, 6) are arranged so as to be displaceable independently of one another parallel to the long side (L), the width (b1, b2) of the inner walls (5, 6) together corresponds to the width (B) of the inner volume (4), and the inner walls (5, 6), when arranged in alignment in the same position along the long side (L), divide the swimming pool (1) over its entire width (B), wherein the inner walls (5, 6) are each mounted so as to be displaceable in a guide (7) along the long side (L) of the swimming pool (1) and are each displaceable independently of one another by a motor drive (8).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a swimming pool with a swimming pool floor and a surrounding outer wall, wherein the swimming pool floor and outer wall delimit an internal volume up to the pool edge according to the preamble of claim 1. State of the art

[0002] Swimming pools come in many sizes and shapes, including those with a movable partition wall. Especially for very large pools used for clubs or events, the option of dividing the pool with a movable partition wall is common. This allows different distances to be set for swimming competitions in one pool. Object and advantages of the invention

[0003] The object of the invention is to propose a swimming pool that can be used even more flexibly and at the same time has an increased safety aspect.

[0004] This object is achieved, starting from a swimming pool of the type mentioned in the introduction, by the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention are possible by the measures mentioned in the subclaims.

[0005] Accordingly, a swimming pool according to the invention is characterized in that a first inner wall and a second inner wall are present within the inner volume, each of which extends from the bottom of the swimming pool to the edge of the pool and each along a part of the width and the long side, wherein the inner walls are arranged so as to be displaceable independently of one another parallel to the long side of the swimming pool, wherein the width of the inner walls together corresponds to the width of the swimming pool and / or the internal volume and wherein the inner walls, when arranged in alignment in the same position along the long side, divide the swimming pool over its entire width, wherein the inner walls are each mounted so as to be displaceable in a guide along the length of the swimming pool and are each displaceable separately and / or independently of one another by a motor drive.

[0006] The movable interior walls can basically fulfil two functions: Firstly, the length of the lane in the swimming pool can be adjusted. The maximum lane length depends on the length of the long side of the pool's outer wall, minus the space required by the corresponding inner wall at the edge of the pool, i.e. at least the thickness of the inner wall. Secondly, an inner wall can form a pool section in front of and behind the inner wall, viewed lengthwise, thus dividing the entire pool into at least two parts. In principle, a division alone could also be achieved using a rope as a pool divider, which is laid or stretched from one edge of the pool to the opposite edge. However, it does not provide a surface for pushing off, for example for a turn. Furthermore, in one embodiment of the invention, a starting block can also be attached to the inner wall.Even if several parallel, movable interior walls are provided, they can be arranged side by side at the same height in the longitudinal direction, so that the individual, divided sections are of equal length. This divides the swimming area into two rectangles.

[0007] This allows the pool to be divided into two distances, not just one. For example, during a competition, several distances can be swum simultaneously in one pool. A design with three or more separately movable interior walls is also conceivable.

[0008] In one possible design, the first and second inner walls each have their own motor drive. It is also conceivable for both inner walls to be moved by a common motor, but each with its own independent sliding mechanism, allowing the inner walls to be moved individually and independently of each other within the tank.

[0009] Until now, interior walls had to be pushed or pulled into the desired position manually or using external devices such as pull cords. These devices either had to be laboriously attached to the interior walls before repositioning and then removed again, or, if they remained attached to the interior walls, were often perceived by pool users as a distraction from the pool volume.

[0010] Another advantage of this training relates to the safety aspect. The interior walls are often designed in such a way that swimming lines, which separate the swimming lanes, are guided through cutouts in the interior walls. Under unfavorable conditions, these lines can become wedged against the interior walls and pull on them on one side, causing them to tip over. With previous designs of movable walls, it was either not possible to secure them in the pool after they had been repositioned, meaning there was always a risk of the interior wall tipping due to external forces, or the interior walls had to be attached to the pool floor or pool edge in a very cumbersome process to prevent the interior walls from tipping over. In some cases, such an anchoring of a displaced wall to the pool floor had to be carried out retrospectively by attempting to dive to the pool floor and attach the anchor underwater using a screw connection.

[0011] Since the inner walls of the present invention are moved in and along a guide within the pool, tilting can be prevented without additional fixation if the guide is carefully selected. This allows the inner wall to be moved more easily and quickly, with increased safety, as the additional fixation step is eliminated. The inner wall can also be positioned more flexibly, as there is no need to consider fixation points on the pool floor or edge.

[0012] For example, the first inner wall and the second inner wall are designed with the same dimensions, so that one half of the swimming pool can be regulated and adjusted via each inner wall.

[0013] The motor drive is preferably designed as a pneumatic drive. The main advantage of pneumatic drives over a direct electric drive is that no electrical cables are laid within the water basin, even in a watertight compartment, as accidental contact with water could lead to short circuits. In addition to a relatively simple design and the associated relatively low acquisition and maintenance costs, the pneumatic drive offers additional advantages over other drives, such as a relatively high power transmission in a comparatively small installation space. In one possible design, a drive motor is housed within an inner wall. The use of a compressed air hose reel, over which the hose is unwound or wound up during movement, is also conceivable.The compressed air hose reel can be arranged either within the inner wall or in the area of ​​the pool wall or the pool floor.

[0014] It is conceivable that the motor drive is designed as an electric motor. With careful selection and installation of the motor, it can be ensured that the power supply does not pose a risk, even in connection with the water. Electric motors are compact, have low acquisition and maintenance costs, and can be easily adapted to the respective interior wall. It is also conceivable that the drive motor is installed within an interior wall.

[0015] A preferred design is one in which the drive motor of the motorized drive is self-locking. This prevents the interior walls from accidentally shifting, significantly increasing safety for pool users.

[0016] The guide preferably comprises at least one rail, in particular two rails, for each inner wall, wherein the at least one rail runs in the direction of displacement and / or along the longitudinal side. The at least one rail determines the direction of movement in which the first or second inner wall is displaced, thereby preventing collisions with the surrounding side walls or between the two walls. This allows the pool to be readjusted at any time without risk of damage due to collisions between the inner walls. At the same time, this simplifies handling of the pool and the inner walls.

[0017] Preferably, the at least one guide comprises a rack. Preferably, the displacement mechanism of an inner wall comprises at least one gearwheel, which acts as a drive wheel and couples with the rack of the guide. By rotating the gearwheel along the rack via the motor drive, the position of the respective inner wall can be precisely adjusted. Furthermore, the risk of unintentional displacement of the inner wall is further reduced by such a design, thus increasing the safety of the system. A design in which the guide comprises a ladder rod is also conceivable.

[0018] Advantageously, the interior walls are mounted on rollers in the guide, with at least one guide having a recess for accommodating the rollers. The rollers allow the walls to be moved more easily and with less friction. This also allows the weight of the interior walls to be distributed over a larger area, making handling easier during movement because the load is reduced.

[0019] The rollers can also prevent the walls from dragging across the bottom of the pool and damaging it, for example by scratching it.

[0020] It is conceivable that the at least one guide has a recess for accommodating the rollers. With a clever arrangement, the weight of the inner wall can be distributed so that less of it rests on components that actively control the movement of the inner walls, such as a gear or a rack. This can increase the service life of the system. It is conceivable that the guide is designed as a U-profile, with at least one roller arranged inside, in particular laterally inside, the U-profile. For example, in one embodiment, two or more rollers are arranged laterally of the rack or gear.

[0021] Preferably, the first inner wall and / or the second inner wall are made of solid stainless steel, and / or the outer wall and / or the pool floor are made of solid stainless steel. Stainless steel is rust-proof, durable, and germ-resistant. Furthermore, such stainless steel elements are easy to manufacture and sufficiently stable to withstand the forces exerted by the water volume in the pool interior.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the first interior wall and / or the second interior wall is / are designed as a hollow wall with a wall shell. With a clever choice of wall shell thickness, the interior wall can be constructed very lightly yet sufficiently stable. This saves material and production costs, while at the same time, the motor drive has less mass to move, so it requires less power and can be designed accordingly smaller and more cost-effectively.

[0023] A possible variant of the invention is for the wall shell to be designed with recesses, for example, with holes or slots, through which the water can flow when moving the inner wall. This way, the water is not trapped against the inner wall during movement, but can simply pass through the wall. This also ensures that the water does not stagnate in one place in the pool, but rather a constant exchange of water throughout the entire pool is possible, allowing the entire water in the pool and in the partition wall to be filtered and circulated.

[0024] Preferably, the first inner wall and / or the second inner wall comprise(s), at least in the area of ​​the rail of the swimming pool, at least one protective profile, in particular two protective profiles, to prevent injuries. This prevents body parts, in particular toes, of the swimming pool user from becoming trapped between the inner wall and the pool floor, the surrounding outer wall, or the other inner wall when moving an inner wall or walls. A protective profile is particularly useful in the area of ​​the guide, where larger gaps may be present. In one possible embodiment, the at least one protective profile is arranged on an edge of the wall shell. For example, the at least one protective profile is made of rubber or plastic. For example, the protective profile can be designed as a rubber lip. The protective profile can also be designed as a hollow profile in order to be even more flexibly adaptable to raised surfaces.For example, two hollow profiles can be partially overlapping on an interior wall.

[0025] Preferably, the inner walls are movable along the entire length, so that they can be flush with the outer wall at both ends. This allows for even more flexible use of the pool. Character description

[0026] An embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawing and is explained in more detail below with reference to the figures.

[0027] In detail: Figure 1 shows a schematic plan view of a swimming pool according to the invention and Figure 2 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a guide variant with rollers according to the invention.

[0028] In Figure 11 shows a schematic plan view of a swimming pool 1 according to the invention, the swimming pool 1 being delimited on the outside by a surrounding outer wall 3 and at the bottom by a swimming pool floor 2. The internal volume of the swimming pool is delimited by a long side L, a width B and, not shown, a depth. Within the internal volume 4 there are a first inner wall 5 and a second inner wall 6, the inner walls 5, 6 being arranged so as to be displaceable independently of one another parallel to the long side L. For this purpose, the two inner walls 5, 6 are each mounted in a guide 7 and can each be moved separately and / or independently of one another by a motor drive 8.

[0029] The guides 7 are realized here in the form of two rails 9 per inner wall 5, 6, which are aligned parallel to the long side L of the swimming pool.

[0030] The inner walls 5, 6 each extend from the swimming pool floor 2 to the pool edge and each along a part of the width B and the long side L, whereby the width b1, b2 of the inner walls 5, 6 together corresponds to the width B of the swimming pool 1 or the internal volume 4, so that the inner walls 5, 6, when arranged in alignment in the same position along the long side L, divide the swimming pool 1 over its entire width B. A variant is shown in which the inner walls 5, 6 each extend over exactly one half of the swimming pool width B.

[0031] In the embodiment shown, the inner walls 5, 6 are designed as hollow walls and have recesses in the wall shell, whereby the inner walls 5, 6 can be flushed with the water of the swimming pool 1.

[0032] Figure 2shows a possible design of the guide 7 in cross-section. The guide 7 is designed as a recess in the pool floor 2, into which the inner wall 5, 6 partially engages. The weight of the inner wall 5, 6 is supported by rollers 12 in the guide profile 14.

[0033] A gear wheel 11 on the inner wall 5, 6 is driven by the motor drive 8, which moves along a counterpart designed as a rack 10 in the direction of the long side L of the swimming pool 1 and thus moves the inner wall 5, 6 in the swimming pool.

[0034] Two protective profiles 14 are provided in the area of ​​the recess opening 14 to prevent injuries. These protective profiles 14 are designed as overlapping rubber lips. List of reference symbols

[0035] 1Swimming pool 2Swimming pool floor 3Outer wall 4Inner volume 5First inner wall 6Second inner wall 7Guide 8Motor drive 9Rail 10Rack 11Gear 12Rollers 13Protective profile LLong side BWidth b1first inner wall width b2second inner wall width

Claims

1. Swimming pool (1) with a swimming pool floor (2) and a surrounding outer wall (3), wherein the outer wall (3) extends from the swimming pool floor (2) to a pool edge, and wherein the swimming pool floor (2) and outer wall (3) delimit an inner volume (4) up to the pool edge, wherein the swimming pool (1) and / or the inner volume (4) extends along a longitudinal side (L), a width (B) and a depth, wherein within the inner volume (4) there are a first inner wall (5) and a second inner wall (6), which each extend from the swimming pool floor (2) to the pool edge and each along a part of the width (B) and the longitudinal side (L), wherein the inner walls (5, 6) are arranged displaceably independent of one another parallel to the longitudinal side (L), wherein the width (b1, b2) of the inner walls (5, 6) together corresponds to the width (B) of the swimming pool (1) and / or the inner volume (4), and wherein the inner walls (5,6) when aligned in the same position along the long side (L), divide the swimming pool (1) over its entire width (B), characterized in that the inner walls (5, 6) are each mounted so as to be movable in a guide (7) along the long side (L) of the swimming pool (1) and are each movable separately and / or independently of one another by a motor drive (8).

2. Swimming pool (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the motor drive (8) is designed as a pneumatic drive.

3. Swimming pool (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the motor drive is designed as an electric motor.

4. Swimming pool (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the drive motor of the motor drive (8) is self-locking.

5. Swimming pool (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in thatthe guide (7) comprises at least one rail (9), in particular two rails (9), for each inner wall (5, 6), wherein the at least one rail (9) runs in the direction of displacement and / or along the longitudinal side (L).

6. Swimming pool (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one guide (7) has a rack (10).

7. Swimming pool (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inner walls (5, 6) are mounted on rollers (12) in the guide (7).

8. Swimming pool (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that : a. the first inner wall (5) and / or the second inner wall (6) is / are made of solid stainless steel and / or b. the outer wall (3) and / or the swimming pool floor (2) is / are made of solid stainless steel.

9. Swimming pool (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in thatthe first inner wall (5) and / or the second inner wall (6) is / are designed as a hollow wall with a wall shell.

10. Swimming pool (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first inner wall (5) and / or the second inner wall (6) in the region of the guide (7) of the swimming pool (1) comprises / comprise at least one protective profile (13), in particular two protective profiles (13), for protection against injuries.

11. Swimming pool (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inner walls (5, 6) can each be moved over the entire long side (L) so that they can be flush with the outer wall (3) at both ends of the long side (L).

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