POOL COPING SUPPORT, COPING AND POOL

Abstract

The invention relates to a coping support (10) for a basin (30) with at least three portions, a first portion (11), a second portion (12) and a third portion (13), the second portion (12) comprising a first end (E1) intended to be oriented towards the basin (30) and a second end (E2) oriented in the opposite direction to the first end (E1), and in which the second portion (12) is secant to the first portion (11) at the level of the first end (E1) at a first angle (α1) and the third portion (13) is secant to the second portion (12) at the level of the second end (E2) at a second angle (α2). The invention provides a coping (20) for a basin (30) comprising a support (10) according to the invention and a coating (21), a coping kit (20) comprising a support (10) and a pre-coating, and a basin (30) comprising a support (10) or a coping (20). Figure to be published with the abbreviation: Figure 1

Description

Title of the invention: POOL COPING SUPPORT, COPING AND POOL technical field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of ponds. In particular, it relates to a pond coping support.

[0002] The invention further relates to a pond coping. The invention also relates to a pond coping kit and a pond. Previous technique

[0003] Below, we describe the prior art known from which the invention was developed.

[0004] In the field of aquatic basins, basin coping stones are known, which encircle the basins and participate in the formation of their edges.

[0005] Indeed, the edges of a pool, whether in-ground or above-ground, indoor or outdoor, must be secured and therefore said to be clad. These pool edges are usually called coping stones.

[0006] An above-ground pool comprises, for example, a shell or a plurality of panels assembled to define the pool container, the panels or the shell having an upper part (facing upwards) defining an edge that must be secured. The same applies to in-ground pools, which have a concrete ring and a pool shell or a plurality of panels. The concrete ring is generally finished on its upper part (facing upwards) with a deck of any type of material (i.e., wood, slab, tiles), and the shell or panels, like those of above-ground pools, have an edge that must be secured.

[0007] Thus, a coping stone delimits the edges of a pool and is generally the last element assembled to complete the pool. A coping stone therefore secures the perimeter of the pool and delimits its edges.

[0008] The coping stones also provide a barrier between the pool water and the surrounding environment. In particular, they help limit external pollution and thus preserve water quality while preventing water loss from the pool to the surrounding environment. This allows, for example, the water to be retained within the pools. They also offer users an increasingly important aesthetic advantage and provide safety when entering or exiting the pool.

[0009] Currently, there are many materials available for coping stones. For example, coping stones can be made of concrete, wood, stone, or even tile. Although each of these materials may offer advantages in terms of resistance, In terms of aesthetics or carbon footprint, unfortunately not all of them are satisfactory with regard to the environment of the basins.

[0010] Indeed, these materials do not possess mechanical properties sufficiently adapted to the forces and stresses exerted on the coping stones. Thus, over time, the coping stones show signs of stress, with points of failure that can even lead to cracks. In particular, concrete, stone, or tiles are subject to shear stresses, especially when exposed to climatic events. Climatic events include meteorological events such as freeze-thaw cycles, temperature changes, precipitation, UV exposure, exposure to high temperatures (greater than or equal to 20°C) or negative temperatures, hail, but also underground events such as water infiltration and ground movements, for example.Thus, these climatic and underground events and the forces that develop weaken the coping stones, leading to their deterioration and reducing their lifespan.

[0011] In addition, some of the materials tend to retain and store heat, which leads to a rise in the temperature of the coping and therefore user discomfort or even a risk of burns.

[0012] Constant chlorinated or saline attacks associated with pool environments also affect the resistance and integrity of materials, particularly when these materials are porous. Consequently, these coping stones degrade and develop points of failure that can lead to cracks, thus requiring replacement of the coping stone.

[0013] Furthermore, these coping stones and materials do not allow for optimal drainage of water (from rain or from the pool), which accumulates at the edge of the pool on or in the coping stones, leading to slips or falls for the user. Again, the risk of cracks and breakage appears in the coping stones, particularly during periods of climate change, which lead to their deterioration. Drainage systems within the coping stones have been proposed to facilitate water evacuation, but these systems have limitations in terms of reliability, lifespan, and cost.

[0014] Moreover, some of these materials represent a particularly high cost to produce or install and a high quality / price ratio for the user. This is the case, for example, with wood or stone.

[0015] Similarly, some of these materials require rigorous maintenance to preserve their appearance and mechanical properties. For example, coping stones can be susceptible to the appearance of fungi, splinters, moss, flaking, detachment, etc., depending on the material used. Furthermore, it is necessary to ensure that these materials have chemical resistance related to the pond maintenance product and their regular cleaning.

[0016] In addition, most of these materials, and in particular concrete, increase the carbon footprint of the basins.

[0017] Finally, from a production and installation standpoint, standardizing pool coping stones is particularly difficult. Indeed, due to the wide variety of existing materials and the diverse shapes of pools, there is no standard coping stone size. However, to ensure watertightness, mechanical resistance, and optimal lifespan of both the pool and the coping stones, it is essential that they have a uniform appearance.

[0018] It is also necessary that the coping stones be connected to each other to ensure the integrity of the pool rim and fixed to the ground and / or the pool container (panels and / or shell) or to the pool's perimeter to ensure the anchoring and assembly of said coping stones. Generally, these connections are made using grout, mortar, cement, sand, adhesive, resin, silicone, or polyurethane. Similar to the coping stones themselves, these joints must have good mechanical and chemical properties, high resistance to the pool environment (water, chlorine, salt), to climatic and subsurface conditions, to the forces exerted, and to maintenance products. Furthermore, these currently necessary joints add additional stress to the pool rims.

[0019] Finally, it is just as important that these coping stones withstand shocks and user activities.

[0020] The EPI835093 document is known in the field of corner fittings, preferably for swimming pools, which improve the joining of corner pieces, particularly with regard to climatic events. However, such a corner fitting is not suitable for the entire edge of a pool.

[0021] Document EPI279781 is known, describing a rigid, inverted L-shaped coping consisting of a horizontal section of constant thickness designed to rest on the ground and a vertical section, said vertical section protecting the surface of a pool liner. However, such a rigid coping, preferably made of cement, cannot withstand stresses, particularly the forces exerted by the ground, the pool, and the surrounding structure, nor the problems of climatic or subsurface events, and even less so the problems of water accumulating with such porous devices. Indeed, these copings require the presence of latex and a water-repellent treatment.

[0022] Thus, there is a need for new coping stones capable of ensuring the safety of a pool, resisting climatic and underground events and the environment of a pool while presenting improved mechanical and chemical properties and comfort for the user (i.e. limiting the risk of burning, slipping, falling) with an improved lifespan.

[0023] The invention aims to overcome the drawbacks of the prior art. In particular In particular, the invention aims to provide a coping support, said support being resistant to climatic and underground events as well as to the environment of basins, and having improved mechanical and chemical properties and allowing the optimization of the lifespan of basin edges.

[0024] The invention further aims to provide a coping, said coping comprising a support according to the invention. Such a coping ensures the safety of a pool, resists climatic and subterranean events and the pool environment, while offering improved mechanical and chemical properties and user comfort with an extended lifespan. Summary of the invention

[0025] The invention aims to overcome these drawbacks. The following presents a simplified summary of selected aspects, embodiments, and examples of the present invention in order to provide a basic understanding of the invention. However, this summary does not constitute an exhaustive overview of all aspects, embodiments, and examples of the invention. Its sole purpose is to present selected aspects, embodiments, and examples of the invention in a concise form as an introduction to the more detailed description of the aspects, embodiments, and examples of the invention that follows the summary.

[0026] The invention relates in particular to a coping support for a basin, said support comprising at least three portions, a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, the second portion comprising a first end intended to be oriented towards the basin and a second end oriented opposite to the first end, and in which the second portion is secant to the first portion at the level of the first end at a first angle and the third portion is secant to the second portion at the level of the second end at a second angle.

[0027] Such a support primarily secures and enhances the appearance of a pool by defining its edges and borders. A coping support according to the invention is capable of providing a barrier between the pool and the surrounding environment, reducing external pollution of the pool.

[0028] In particular, a coping support according to the invention provides improved mechanical resistance to external forces acting on the support and to forces generated by the support itself. Such a support helps to limit the risk of breakage and cracking. Furthermore, such a support according to the invention increases resistance to climatic and underground events, as well as to chemical attack. It has an increased and therefore improved lifespan. Advantageously, such a support according to the invention also resists impacts.

[0029] More specifically, such a support according to the invention allows for optimal water drainage, which also contributes to an improved and increased lifespan. Such a support according to the invention requires little or no maintenance.

[0030] Advantageously, such a support according to the invention makes it possible to reduce the carbon footprint of the basins.

[0031] Finally, a support according to the invention makes it possible to reduce production and installation costs. Indeed, a support according to the invention is easy and quick to produce and to install.

[0032] According to other optional features of the support, the latter may optionally include one or more of the following features, alone or in combination: - the first portion and the second portion form a first angle ranging from 5° to 90° in the direct direction, preferably at the first end of the second portion, and / or the third portion and the second portion form a second angle ranging from 181° to 270° in the direct direction, preferably at the second end of the second portion; - it includes an envelope, preferably comprising a thermoplastic resin. - it includes at least one opening, preferably intended for the fixing and / or connection of said support, - it includes at least one dwelling unit, preferably intended to house a lighting and / or electroacoustic device, - at least a portion of said support comprises a metallic and / or metalloid element and / or an organic compound,

[0033] According to a second object, the invention relates to a pool coping comprising a support according to the invention and a coating.

[0034] Such a coping makes it possible to secure and enhance the appearance of a pool by defining its edges and borders. This type of coping offers an aesthetic effect, avoiding the undulating visual effect of a traditional coping while allowing it to blend into the surrounding environment. Furthermore, a coping according to the invention improves user comfort. A coping according to the invention also provides a barrier between the pool and the surrounding environment, reducing external pollution of the pool.

[0035] In particular, a coping stone according to the invention provides improved mechanical resistance to external forces acting on the coping stone and to forces developed by the support and / or the coping stone. A coping stone according to the invention reduces the risk of breakage and cracking. Furthermore, a coping stone according to the invention increases resistance to climatic and underground events as well as to chemical attack. It has an increased lifespan and therefore improved. Advantageously, a coping according to the invention also allows resistance to impacts.

[0036] More specifically, a coping stone according to the invention allows for optimal water drainage, which also contributes to an improved and increased lifespan. A coping stone according to the invention requires little or no maintenance.

[0037] Advantageously, a coping according to the invention makes it possible to reduce the carbon footprint of the basins.

[0038] Finally, a coping stone according to the invention makes it possible to reduce production and installation costs. Indeed, a coping stone according to the invention is easy and quick to produce and install, and does not require any "jointing" during its assembly.

[0039] According to a third object, the invention relates to a pool coping kit comprising a support according to the invention and a pre-coating. Such a kit provides the elements necessary for the construction of a pool coping according to the invention.

[0040] According to a fourth object, the invention relates to a basin comprising a support according to the invention or a coping according to the invention.

[0041] According to other optional features of the basin, the latter may optionally include the following feature: the support is configured to have an overhang intended to be oriented towards said basin ranging from 0.5 cm to 20 cm. Brief description of the drawings

[0042] Other features and advantages of the invention will be better understood from the following description and with reference to the accompanying drawings, given by way of illustration and not limitation.

[0043] [Fig.1] Fig.1 represents a diagram of a coping support according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0044] [Fig.2] Fig.2 represents a diagram of a coping stone according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0045] [Fig.3] Fig.3 represents a diagram of a basin according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0046] The figures do not necessarily respect the scales, particularly in thickness, for illustrative purposes. Description of the implementation methods

[0047] Below, we describe a summary of the invention and the associated vocabulary, before presenting the disadvantages of the prior art, and finally showing in more detail how the invention remedies them.

[0048] In the following description, the term "basin" may refer to an above-ground or buried, indoor or outdoor liquid reservoir.

[0049] The term "portion" in the context of the invention may correspond to a part of the support according to the invention considered as a whole, the set of parts then forming the support.

[0050] The term "secant" in the sense of the invention may correspond to two portions which intersect at an angle or to a projection of at least one portion with another portion or to a projection of one portion with a projection of another portion, preferably the portions being different.

[0051] The term "water" or "liquid" in the context of the invention may refer to any liquid intended to fill a basin. Such a liquid may include additional elements and / or components.

[0052] The expression "mechanical properties" in the sense of the invention may correspond to the behavior of the support, the coping, the pre-coating or the coating subjected to one or more stresses.

[0053] The expression "chemical properties" in the sense of the invention may correspond to the behavior of the support, the coping, the pre-coating or the coating subjected to one or more substrates, reagents and / or chemical reactions.

[0054] The term “improved” or “optimized” or “augmented” in the sense of the invention can refer to a property and therefore to a quantity expressed in a unit of measurement which is specific to it and whose value is greater than or equal to the compared value.

[0055] The term "substantially" in the context of the invention may correspond to a value varying by less than 30% from the compared value, preferably by less than 20%, and even more preferably by less than 10%. When the term "substantially" is used to compare shapes, then the vectorized shape may vary by less than 30% from the compared vectorized shape, preferably by less than 20%, and even more preferably by less than 10%.

[0056] Preferably, when forks or ranges are used, the bounds are included unless otherwise specified.

[0057] The invention proposes to address the drawbacks of the prior art that occur in the field of pools. In particular, the invention proposes to consider all the elements that can affect the lifespan of a pool coping, user comfort, and the requirements of the field.

[0058] Thus, the invention relates to a coping support for a basin.

[0059] Fig. 1 illustrates an embodiment of a support 10 for a coping stone 20 for a basin 30.

[0060] In the example of [Fig. 1], a coping support 10 for a basin 30 comprises at least three portions. A first portion 11, a second portion 12, and a third portion 13 form a unit constituting a support 10. Thus, the portions are preferably a plurality of elements that contribute to the formation of a common unit called a support 10. The portions may be The assembly may consist of a single piece, two sections, or three distinct sections. In an embodiment where the sections are not single pieces, at least one section may be joined, preferably by welding. Welding provides a watertight seal, facilitates force transmission, and reduces overall size.

[0061] A support 10 according to the invention comprises a first portion 11. A first portion 11 may be generally rectilinear, straight, concave, or convex. Preferably, the first portion 11 is straight. A first portion 11 may comprise at least one outer face and at least one inner face. At least one outer face may be designed, preferably configured, to be oriented towards the surrounding environment (the inside of the basin). At least one inner face may be designed, preferably configured, to be oriented towards a portion, preferably towards the second portion. A first portion 11 may comprise an upper face (facing upwards) and a lower face (facing downwards). Preferably, the upper face comprises a first end of the first portion 11. Similarly, the lower face of the first portion 11 comprises a second end of the first portion 11.In a preferred embodiment, a projection of the first portion 11 is secant to the plane of the water surface of a basin. More preferably, a projection of the lower face of the first portion 11 is secant to the plane defined by the water surface of a basin. In other words, the first portion 11 may lie on a plane substantially perpendicular to the plane defined by the water surface of a basin.

[0062] A first portion 11 may include a fold or a crushed crease. A fold or crushed crease can, for example, strengthen the first portion 11. A fold or crushed crease is preferably arranged on the inner face of the first portion 11. This allows, in particular, the strengthening of the first portion 11 and the improvement of the mechanical properties of the support 10, for example.

[0063] A first portion 11 may include at least one first housing. A housing may correspond to a feature in the first portion 11 and / or to an additional element common with the first portion 11. A housing may be arranged on the outer face of the first portion 11, on the upper face of the first portion 11, and / or on the lower face of the first portion 11. For example, a housing may correspond to a groove, a cavity, a fin, a lip, a channel, a conduit, a channel, a tube, or a molding. A housing may be open or closed. A housing may be watertight.

[0064] A housing may be designed, preferably configured, to accommodate a lighting device. Thus, a housing allows for the accommodation and protection of a lighting device. A lighting device provides illumination, particularly in cases of reduced visibility or at night. A lighting device may also It must include at least one LED (Light Emitting Diode), spotlight, projector, or solar light. A lighting device should provide direct, indirect, or mixed lighting, preferably indirect or direct.

[0065] A housing may be designed, preferably configured, to accommodate an electroacoustic device, preferably an electroacoustic transducer. Thus, a housing may accommodate and protect an electroacoustic device. An electroacoustic device produces sounds, for example, for alerting or entertaining. An electroacoustic device may be a speaker, a loudspeaker, a microphone, a baffle, and / or an alarm. A first portion 11 may further include an extension. An extension may be arranged on the underside of the first portion 11 and / or on the outer side of the first portion 11. Preferably, an extension is arranged on the underside of the first portion 11. An extension may be designed, preferably configured, to be oriented towards the pool. Such an extension protects the elements of the pool wall.For example, in an embodiment with a swimming pool, an extension protects the connection at the end of the liner, skimmer, and other elements present.

[0066] A first portion 11 also serves to form a barrier between the basin and the surrounding environment. A first portion 11 helps to reduce external pollution of a basin. A first portion 11 also helps to reduce water loss.

[0067] A first portion 11 is not limited by its shape or dimensions. Advantageously, a first portion can be adapted to any size or shape of basin.

[0068] As a purely illustrative example, a first portion 11 may, however, have predefined dimensions according to a coordinate system x,y,z.

[0069] In one example, a first portion 11 may have a height along the y-axis ranging from 0.5 cm to 20 cm, preferably from 1 cm to 15 cm, and more preferably from 1 cm to 10 cm, and even more preferably from 1 cm to 5 cm. Such a height makes it possible, in particular, to ensure sufficient coating thickness in relation to the second angle a2 described below and / or for the presence of a flattened fold. Thus, the height of the first portion contributes to the flattening. Furthermore, the height of the first portion contributes to the aesthetics and / or rigidity of the support 10 and / or to the barrier between the basin and the surrounding environment.

[0070] In one example, a first portion 11 may have a width along the x-axis ranging from 0.002 cm to 10 cm, preferably from 0.05 cm to 5 cm, and more preferably from 0.1 cm to 3 cm. Such a width contributes, in particular, to improving the mechanical properties of the support 10. The width can contribute to resistance to underground events.

[0071] In one example, a first portion 11 may have a length along the z-axis ranging from 50 cm to 5000 cm, preferably from 50 cm to 4500 cm, more preferably from 50 cm to 4000 cm, and even more preferably from 50 cm to 350,000 cm. Such a length allows it to adapt to all types of basins. This length allows for the distribution of forces and resistance to underground events, and thus improves the mechanical properties of a support.

[0072] A support 10 according to the invention comprises a second portion 12. A second portion 12 may be generally rectilinear, straight, concave, or convex. Preferably, the second portion 12 is straight. A second portion 12 may comprise an upper face (oriented substantially upwards) and a lower face (oriented substantially downwards). A second portion 12 may comprise at least one outer face. Preferably, at least one outer face is designed, preferably configured, to be oriented towards a portion. A second portion 12 is preferably substantially parallel to the plane defined by the surface of the water in a basin.

[0073] According to the example illustrated in [Fig. 1], the second portion 12 may comprise a first end El and a second end E2. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the first end El of the second portion 12 is intended to, preferably configured to, be oriented towards the pelvis, and the second end E2 is oriented opposite to the first end El. In another embodiment, the first end El of the second portion 12 is intended to, preferably configured to, be in contact with at least one inner face of the first portion 11.

[0074] A second portion 12 is configured to be intersecting to the first portion. The second portion 12 may be intersecting to a projection of the first portion 11, a projection of the second portion 12 may be intersecting to the first portion 11, a projection of the second portion 12 may be intersecting to a projection of the first portion 11. Preferably, the second portion 12 is configured to be intersecting to the first portion 11. Preferably, the second portion 12 is configured to be intersecting to the first portion 11 at the first endpoint El.

[0075] The second portion 12 is configured to form a first angle al with the first portion 11. Preferably, the first angle al is arranged at the first endpoint El of the second portion 12. More preferably, the first angle al is formed at the first endpoint El of the second portion 12 between the inner face of the first portion 11 and the upper face of the second portion 12. The first angle al can be defined as the angle between the sides of the first and second portions and the vertex of the first endpoint of the second portion, i.e. The first angle al can be at least 5°, preferably at least 10°, more preferably at least 15° and even more preferably at least 20° in the direct direction, that is to say in the positive direction, in other words in the direction from the second portion 12 to the first portion 11. The first angle al can be at most 135°, preferably at most 115°, preferably at most 100° and even more preferably at most 90° in the direct direction.

[0076] The first angle al can be in a value from 5° to 135° in the direct direction, preferably in a value from 10° to 115°, preferably from 15° to 100°, and even more preferably from 20° to 90°.

[0077] A second portion 12 may include at least one second dwelling. In one embodiment, the first dwelling of the first portion 11 and the second dwelling of the second portion 12 may form a single dwelling. A second dwelling may be arranged at the first end El of the second portion 12, and / or at the underside of the second portion 12. A second dwelling may have the same dwelling characteristics as the first dwelling of the first portion 11.

[0078] A second housing is intended to, preferably configured to, accommodate a second lighting means. Preferably, a second lighting means may correspond to the lighting means of the first portion.

[0079] A second portion 12, preferably the lower face of the second portion 12, may be intended to, preferably configured to, be in contact, in whole or in part, preferably in part, with a fastening means. A fastening means may be intended to, preferably configured to, allow the connection of the second portion 12 and preferably of the support 10 to the structure of the pool (shell / panels), to the liner and / or to the pool rim.

[0080] A second portion 12, preferably the lower face of the second portion 12, may include at least one orifice, preferably a through-hole. At least one orifice may have a diameter ranging from 2 mm to 30 mm, preferably from 4 mm to 20 mm, preferably from 5 mm to 15 mm, and even more preferably from 6 mm to 10 mm. In one embodiment, the second portion 12, preferably the lower face of the second portion 12, includes at least two orifices. Two orifices may be configured to have a spacing ranging from 3 cm to 500 cm, preferably from 5 cm to 100 cm, preferably from 7 cm to 50 cm, and even more preferably from 10 cm to 30 cm. At least one opening can be arranged near the first angle al defined between the first portion 11 and the second portion 12, preferably near the first end El of the second portion 12.Proximity is defined as a spacing ranging from 2 mm to 20 mm, preferably between 5 mm and 15 mm. An opening allows ventilation of the support 10, which... allows for improved user comfort and the lifespan of the support 10. An opening allows for better drainage of water (pool and / or rain).

[0081] A second portion 12 is not limited by its shape or dimensions. Advantageously, a second portion 12 can be adapted to any size or shape of basin.

[0082] As a purely illustrative example, a second portion 12 may, however, have predefined dimensions.

[0083] In one example, a second portion 12 may have a height along the y-axis ranging from 0.002 cm to 10 cm, preferably from 0.05 cm to 5 cm, and more preferably from 0.1 cm to 3 cm. This contributes to improving the mechanical properties of the support 10.

[0084] In one example, a second portion 12 may have a length along the z-axis ranging from 50 cm to 5000 cm, preferably from 50 cm to 4500 cm, more preferably from 50 cm to 4000 cm, and even more preferably from 50 cm to 3500 cm. Such a length allows it to adapt to all types of basins. This length allows for the distribution of forces and resistance to underground events, and thus improves the mechanical properties of a support 10.

[0085] In one example, a second portion 12 may have a width along the x-axis ranging from 1 cm to 50 cm, preferably from 1 cm to 45 cm, more preferably from 1 cm to 40 cm, and even more preferably from 1 cm to 35 cm. Such a width contributes, in particular, to improving the mechanical properties of the support 10. The width can contribute to resistance to underground events.

[0086] A second portion 12 provides the connection between the first and third portions. Furthermore, a second portion 12 contributes to maintaining and securing the support 10. In addition, the second portion 12 facilitates the quick and easy installation of the support 10.

[0087] A support 10 according to the invention comprises a third portion 13. A third portion 13 may be generally rectilinear, straight, concave, or convex. Preferably, the third portion 13 is straight. A third portion 13 may comprise an upper face (oriented substantially upwards) and a lower face (oriented substantially downwards). A third portion 13 may comprise at least one outer face and at least one inner face. At least one outer face may be designed, preferably configured, to be oriented towards the surrounding environment. At least one inner face may be designed, preferably configured, to be oriented towards at least one portion.

[0088] According to the example illustrated in [Fig. 1], the third portion 13 can be configured to intersect the second portion 12. The third portion 13 can be configured to intersect a projection of the first portion 11, a projection The third portion 13 may intersect the first portion 11, and a projection of the third portion 13 may intersect a projection of the first portion 11. Preferably, the third portion 13 is intended to intersect the second portion 12. Preferably, the third portion 13 is configured to intersect the second portion 12 at the second endpoint E2. In one embodiment, the second endpoint E2 of the second portion 12 is intended to, preferably configured to, be in contact with at least one inner face of the third portion 13.

[0089] The third portion 13 is configured to form a second angle a2 with the second portion 12. Preferably, the second angle a2 is arranged at the second endpoint E2 of the second portion 12. More preferably, the second angle a2 is formed at the second endpoint E2 of the second portion 12 between the upper face of the third portion 13 and the upper face of the second portion 12. The second angle a2 can be defined as the angle with side length between the second and third portions and vertex length at the second endpoint of the second portion, i.e., 1VË2J2-

[0090] The second angle a2 may be at least 181°, preferably at least 185°, more preferably at least 190°, and even more preferably at least 195° in the direct direction, that is, in the positive direction, in other words, from the third portion 13 to the second portion 12. The second angle a2 may be at most 270° in the direct direction. The second angle a2 may be within a value ranging from 181° to 270° in the direct direction, preferably within a value ranging from 185° to 270°, preferably from 190° to 270°, and even more preferably from 195° to 270°.

[0091] A second angle a2 creates a slight slope between the second portion 12 and the third portion 13. This contributes to better water drainage. Indeed, the water can no longer accumulate and flows off the support 10 towards the ground, thus allowing optimal water drainage and improving the lifespan of the support 10.

[0092] A third portion 13, preferably the lower face of the third portion 13, may be intended to, preferably configured to, be in contact in whole or in part with the basin's rim and / or edge. Preferably, the lower face of the third portion 13 is intended to, preferably configured to, be in contact over its entire surface with the basin's rim and / or edge.

[0093] A third portion 13 may include at least one orifice, preferably a through orifice, intended for, preferably configured for, the attachment and / or connection of the support 10. An orifice may allow participation in the connection and attachment of the third portion 13 to the basin belt and / or the beach and / or an adjacent support. An orifice can correspond to an opening in the third portion 13, such as an oblong hole. Advantageously, the support 10 according to the invention does not include joints such as those disclosed above and their drawbacks. Therefore, a support 10 according to the invention is easy to install and assemble. Furthermore, this allows for precise adjustment of the connection between the support 10 and / or the surrounding environment and / or the basin element.

[0094] A third portion 13, preferably the lower face of the third portion 13, may be intended to, preferably configured to, be in contact in whole or in part with a fastening means. A fastening means may be intended to, preferably configured to, allow the connection of the third portion 13 and preferably of the support 10 to the structure of the pool (shell / panels), to the liner, to the pool rim, to the edge of the pool and / or an adjacent support.

[0095] In a particular embodiment, the third portion 13 may be in contact, in whole or in part, preferably in whole, with the concrete ring. In a particular example of this embodiment, the second angle a2 may correspond to a value ranging from 225° to 270°. This further reduces heat dissipation and ensures user comfort.

[0096] A third portion 13 is not limited by its shape or dimensions. Advantageously, a third portion 13 can be adapted to any size or shape of basin.

[0097] As a purely illustrative example, a third portion 13 may, however, have predefined dimensions.

[0098] In one example, a third portion 13 may have a height along the y-axis ranging from 0.002 cm to 10 cm, preferably from 0.05 cm to 5 cm, and more preferably from 0.1 cm to 3 cm. This contributes to improving the mechanical properties of the support 10.

[0099] In one example, a third portion 13 may have a length along the z-axis ranging from 50 cm to 5000 cm, preferably from 10 cm to 4500 cm, more preferably from 50 cm to 4000 cm, and even more preferably from 50 cm to 3500 cm. Such a length allows it to adapt to all types of basins. This length allows for the distribution of forces and resistance to underground events, and thus improves the mechanical properties of a support 10.

[0100] In one example, a third portion 13 may have a width along the x-axis ranging from 1 cm to 500 cm, preferably from 1 cm to 300 cm, more preferably from 1 cm to 200 cm, and even more preferably from 1 cm to 100 cm. Such a width contributes, in particular, to improving the mechanical properties of the support 10. The width can contribute to resistance to underground events.

[0101] A third portion 13 allows a slope to be formed in the support 10. This allows optimized liquid drainage and therefore improved mechanical and chemical properties of support 10 and thus its lifespan.

[0102] The presence of three sections, preferably forming a single piece, improves the lifespan of the support 10. This allows for better distribution of forces and impacts, thereby increasing the mechanical and chemical properties of the support 10. Furthermore, it enables the supports to better withstand climatic and underground events. Advantageously, such a support 10 makes it possible to secure and clad a basin while delimiting its edges and perimeter.

[0103] A support 10 according to the invention may comprise at least one portion including a metallic and / or metalloid element and / or an organic compound and / or a mixture thereof. Preferably, each portion comprises a metallic and / or metalloid element and / or an organic compound and / or a mixture thereof. A metallic element may correspond to a metallic element according to the classification of elements and / or to an alloy. A metalloid element may correspond to a metalloid element according to the classification of elements and / or to an alloy. An organic compound may comprise at least one carbonaceous element. For example, a support 10 may comprise iron, aluminum, copper, zinc, steel, stainless steel, galvanized steel, carbon, a resin, fibers, or an alloy. This makes it possible, on the one hand, to reduce the carbon footprint of the support 10 and therefore of the basins, and on the other hand, to improve the physical and chemical properties of the support 10.In a particular embodiment, at least one portion may correspond to a sheet, plate, plate, steel product, and / or metallurgical product. Furthermore, a support 10 may be embossed, ribbed, engraved, grooved, or galvanized. A support 10 according to the invention is advantageously both rigid and flexible.

[0104] A support 10 according to the invention may include an envelope. An envelope protects the support 10 while providing user comfort. Indeed, an envelope also protects the user. Furthermore, an envelope provides an aesthetic visual effect, allowing the support 10 to blend into the surrounding environment by reducing the harsh demarcation between the surrounding environment and the basin. An envelope may include a resin, preferably a thermoplastic resin. An envelope particularly protects steel, aluminum, and / or copper. In particular, such an envelope protects the support 10 from corrosion, especially over the long term (i.e., more than 15 years). Moreover, it forms a protective layer on the support 10 and increases its robustness, flexibility, adhesion, and resistance to UV radiation and the surrounding environment.

[0105] A support 10 according to the invention allows adaptation to any type of basin, whether it is made of panel, masonry or even with a shell.

[0106] According to another aspect of the invention, it relates to a coping stone 20 of basin 30. A coping stone 20 comprises a support 10 according to the invention. A coping stone can be illustrated in relation to [Fig.2].

[0107] A coping stone 20 according to the invention comprises a coating 21. A coating 21 may be a pre-coating that has undergone drying, polymerization, hardening, and bonding. Thus, a coating 21 may be a hardened, polymerized, dried, and bonded coating. A coating 21 may be a resin, an agglomerate (preferably a mineral agglomerate), a composite, and / or a synthetic coating. Preferably, a resin may be an epoxy, polyurethane, acrylic, and / or polyvinyl resin. A composite may be a multi-component material comprising at least two immiscible components, of which at least one component is a polymer and the other component may, for example, be a fibrous reinforcement.A fibrous reinforcement can consist of one or more fibers, unidirectional fibers or braids, or a continuous filament mat, fabrics, felts, or nonwovens that can take the form of strips, sheets, braids, strands, or pieces. The fibers of the fibrous reinforcement can be of natural or synthetic origin. Natural fibers include plant fibers, wood fibers, animal fibers, or mineral fibers. Synthetic fibers include polymer fibers selected from thermosetting polymers, thermoplastic polymers, and / or carbon fibers, or blends thereof. Furthermore, a polymer component can be selected from thermosetting and / or thermoplastic polymers.A synthetic covering can include grass, carpet, rugs, PVC (polyvinyl chloride), linoleum, stickers, and resins (e.g., decorative resins or 3D printing resins). An aggregate can include rock, natural or artificial stone, marble, quartz, silicon, limestone, carbonate, clay, glass, granules, and / or mixtures thereof. In one embodiment, the aggregate may be luminescent and / or phosphorescent. Furthermore, an aggregate may have a predefined particle size distribution.

[0108] Preferably, a coating 21 may correspond to synthetic turf, stone carpet, marble carpet, quartz carpet, and / or resin. In a preferred embodiment, the coating 21 corresponds to stone carpet, marble carpet, and / or quartz carpet, and / or resin. In a particular embodiment, the resin acts as a binder in the presence of agglomerates of stone, quartz, and / or marble. Thus, quartz, stone, and / or marble carpet refers to an agglomerate of quartz, stone, and / or marble bound in a resin.

[0109] Such a coating 21 allows for better adhesion, better drainage, and high resistance to climatic and underground events. In particular, a re The coating 21 according to the invention is non-slip and provides greater comfort for the user. Indeed, a coating 21 according to the invention prevents the risk of slips, falls, and burns. Furthermore, a coating according to the invention is impact-resistant. Finally, a coating 21 according to the invention prevents the risk of breakage and cracking. Such a coating 21 increases the lifespan of a pool coping and ensures improved mechanical and chemical properties. In addition, such a coating 21 facilitates maintenance.

[0110] Furthermore, a first portion 11 of the support holds a coating 21 in place. Thus, when applied to the support 10, such a coating 21 does not overflow. Moreover, a first portion 11 provides protection to the coating 21, particularly at its edges. This greatly reduces the risk of flaking, impact, or cracking. In addition, a first angle a1a ensures good distribution of the coating 21, and a second angle a2, in addition to ensuring good distribution of the coating 21, also ensures its leveling. Thus, the coating 21 is flattened on the support 10. The support 10 also supports the coating 21.

[0111] Thus, a coping 20 according to the invention preferably comprises a support 10 and a coating 21. Such a coping 20 makes it possible to secure and enhance a pool by defining its edges and borders. Such a coping 20 has an aesthetic effect that avoids the visual wave effect of a classic coping while allowing it to blend into the surrounding environment. In addition, a coping 20 according to the invention improves user comfort. A coping 20 according to the invention also provides a barrier between the pool and the surrounding environment, reducing external pollution of the pool.

[0112] In particular, a coping stone 20 according to the invention provides improved mechanical resistance to external forces acting on the coping stone and to forces developed by the support and / or the coping stone and / or the lining. A coping stone 20 according to the invention reduces the risk of breakage and cracking. Furthermore, a coping stone 20 according to the invention increases resistance to climatic and underground events as well as to chemical attack. It has an increased and therefore improved lifespan. Advantageously, a coping stone 20 according to the invention also resists impacts.

[0113] More particularly, a coping stone 20 according to the invention allows for optimal water drainage, which also contributes to an improved and increased lifespan; in particular, a coping stone 20 according to the invention allows for better liquid drainage. A coping stone 20 according to the invention requires little or no maintenance.

[0114] Advantageously, a 20 mm coping according to the invention makes it possible to reduce the footprint basin carbon.

[0115] Finally, a coping stone 20 according to the invention makes it possible to reduce production and installation costs. Indeed, a coping stone 20 according to the invention is easy and quick to produce and install, and does not require any "jointing" during its assembly.

[0116] According to another aspect, the invention relates to a coping kit 20 for a basin 30. A kit includes a support 10 according to the invention and a pre-coating.

[0117] A pre-coating may be a coating as described above, which has not yet undergone drying, polymerization, hardening, and / or bonding. Thus, a pre-coating may be in powder, roll, paste, or liquid form. A pre-coating may be a resin, an agglomerate (preferably a mineral agglomerate), a composite, and / or a synthetic coating. Preferably, a resin may be an epoxy and / or polyurethane and / or acrylic and / or polyvinyl resin that is undried, unhardened, and / or unpolymerized. A composite may be a composite as described above that is undried, unhardened, and / or unpolymerized. A synthetic coating may be a synthetic coating as described above that is undried, unhardened, unpolymerized, and / or unbonded. An agglomerate may be an agglomerate as described above that is undried, unhardened, unpolymerized, and unbonded.

[0118] A kit provides the essential elements to form a coping having the technical characteristics of a coping 20 according to the invention and its effects.

[0119] According to another aspect of the invention, it relates to a basin 30 comprising a support 10. A basin can be illustrated in connection with [Fig.3].

[0120] A support 10 according to the invention may further be designed, preferably configured, to be arranged with an overhang. The support 10 may be configured to have an overhang designed to be oriented towards the basin, preferably towards the interior of the basin and substantially parallel to the plane defined by the surface of the water in the basin. An overhang is configured to be substantially parallel to the plane defined by the surface of the water in the basin

[0121] An overhang may be at least 0.5 cm, preferably at least 1.0 cm, more preferably at least 1.5 cm, and more preferably at least 2 cm. An overhang may be at most 20 cm, preferably at most 15 cm, more preferably at most 10 cm, and more preferably at most 5 cm. An overhang may be between 0.5 cm and 20 cm, preferably between 1.0 cm and 15 cm, more preferably between 1.5 cm and 10 cm, and even more preferably between 2 cm and 5 cm. Such an overhang facilitates entry to and exit from the pool for a user. In addition, such an overhang reduces water loss from a pool. In one embodiment, the underside of the second portion 12 is configured to be wholly or partly, preferably partly, overhanging.

[0122] Furthermore, in the embodiment where the lower part of portion 12 includes at least one opening, such an opening improves water retention in the basin while ensuring better drainage of the water exiting the basin or rainwater. In addition, at least one opening also allows ventilation of the lining, thereby improving its lifespan and reducing installation time.

[0123] A basin 30 may include one or more supports 10. A basin 30 may include one or more coping stones 20. Preferably, a basin 30 includes as many supports 10 as coping stones 20.

[0124] A basin 30 can correspond to a body of water in a natural, public or private environment such as a swimming pool, bathtub, pond, body of water, bath, lake, hot tub, spa, garden pond, or water feature. Preferably, a basin 30 can correspond to a swimming pool, bath, hot tub and / or spa.

[0125] A basin 30 is not limited by its shape or size.

[0126] A basin 30 according to the invention has a different aesthetic appearance from the existing one and allows it to blend better into the surrounding environment while presenting secure, delimited and dressed surroundings.

[0127] The invention can be implemented in numerous variations and applications other than those described above. In particular, unless otherwise indicated, the various structural and functional features of each of the embodiments described above should not be considered as combined and / or closely and / or inextricably linked to one another, but rather as mere juxtapositions. Furthermore, the structural and / or functional features of the various embodiments described above may be juxtaposed or combined, in whole or in part, in any different manner.

Claims

Claims

1. Support (10) for a coping stone (20) for a pool (30) comprising at least three portions, a first portion (11), a second portion (12), a third portion (13), the second portion (12) comprising a first end (El) intended to be oriented towards the pool (30) and a second end (E2) oriented opposite the first end (El), and in which the second portion (12) intersects the first portion (11) at the first end (El) at a first angle (al) and the third portion (13) intersects the second portion (12) at the second end (E2) at a second angle (a2).

2. Support (10) for coping (20) according to claim 1, characterized in that: the first portion (11) and the second portion (12) form a first angle (al) ranging from 5 ° to 90 ° in the direct direction, preferably at the first end (El) of the second portion (12), and / or - the third portion (13) and the second portion (12) form a second angle (a2) ranging from 181 ° to 270 ° in the direct direction, preferably at the second end (E2) of the second portion (12).

3. Support (10) for a coping stone (20) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it comprises an envelope comprising a thermoplastic resin.

4. Support (10) for a coping stone (20) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the third portion (13) comprises at least one orifice intended for the fixing and / or connection of said support (10).

5. Support (10) for a coping (20) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one housing intended to accommodate a lighting means and / or an electroacoustic means.

6. Support (10) for a coping stone (20) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least a portion of the support (10) comprises a metallic and / or metalloid element and / or an organic compound.

7. Kit for coping (20) comprising a support (10) according to one of claims 1 to 6 and a pre-coating.

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10. Coping (20) for a pool (30) comprising a support (10) for the coping (20) according to one of claims 1 to 6 and a covering (21). Basin (30) comprising a support (10) according to one of claims 1 to 6 or a coping stone (20) according to claim 8. Basin (30) according to claim 9, characterized in that the support (10) is configured to have an overhang intended to be oriented towards the basin ranging from 0.5 cm to 20 cm.

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