swimming pool including a pool and a reserve

Abstract

A swimming pool (1) comprising a basin (2) and a reservoir (3) respectively delimited by walls (42, 43), the basin (2) having a known predetermined maximum water level and at least one nozzle (5) opening into the basin (2) at a location below the maximum water level. The basin (2) and the reservoir (3) are contiguous. The swimming pool (1) includes, from the nozzle (5), a first fluid circulation circuit (6) between the basin (2) and the reservoir (3) extending outside the basin (2) and comprising at least one high point (7) located above the known predetermined maximum water level.The pool (1) includes a second fluid circulation circuit (8) between the reservoir (3) and the basin (2) and a forced fluid circulation device (9) suitable for circulating fluid from the reservoir (3) to the basin (2) to ensure, in cooperation with the first circuit (6), a closed-loop fluid circulation between the basin (2) and the reservoir (3). The reservoir (3) defines a container closed at least partially by a roof (10) forming a beach area for the basin (2). Figure for the abbreviation: Fig. 1.

Description

Title of the invention: Swimming pool comprising a basin and a reservoir

[0001] The present invention relates to a swimming pool comprising a basin and a reservoir.

[0002] It relates in particular to a swimming pool comprising a basin and a reservoir, the basin and the reservoir being respectively delimited by walls, the basin having a known predetermined maximum water level and at least one nozzle opening into the basin at a location situated at a level lower than the maximum water level.

[0003] The use of mains drinking water for swimming pool operation will be increasingly controlled in the coming years and is expected to be accompanied by usage restrictions. Swimming pool manufacturers are therefore seeking solutions to reduce water consumption in swimming pools.

[0004] An object of the invention is to provide a swimming pool whose design allows a reduction in the water consumption of the swimming pool while optimizing the use and / or design of said swimming pool.

[0005] To this end, the invention relates to a swimming pool comprising a basin and a reservoir, the basin and the reservoir being respectively delimited by walls, the basin having a known predetermined maximum water level and at least one nozzle opening into the basin at a location situated at a level lower than the maximum water level, characterized in that the basin and the reservoir are contiguous, in that the swimming pool comprises, from the nozzle, a first fluid circulation circuit between the basin and the reservoir extending outside the basin, this first circuit comprising at least one so-called high point located above the known predetermined maximum water level to allow the evacuation of excess water from the basin to the reservoir,in that the swimming pool includes a second fluid circulation circuit between the reservoir and the pool, and a forced fluid circulation device capable of circulating fluid from the reservoir to the pool to ensure, in cooperation with the first circuit, a closed-loop fluid circulation between the pool and the reservoir, and in that the reservoir defines a container closed at least partially by a flat roof capable of forming a pool deck. The first circuit allows for water supply to the reservoir, particularly during heavy rainfall that causes the water level in the pool basin to rise above the maximum water level defined by construction. This water supply is achieved by gravity from the first circuit, which is full, up to the highest point. The second circuit allows, during the dry season,to top up the pool basin with water to maintain an appropriate fill level. The positioning of the reservoir relative to the pool allows part of the reservoir to be used as a beach area when the pool is in use. The positioning of, The nozzle, positioned away from the maximum water level and the bottom of the basin, allows the reservoir to be supplied with water free of impurities, dirt or any other plant debris.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the invention, in the area where the pool and the reservoir are contiguous, one of the pool boundary walls and one of the reservoir boundary walls are common and formed by a single wall. This again results in construction savings without hindering the use of the pool. Generally, this wall is made of concrete.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the invention, the common wall of the basin and the reservoir is capped by a profile preferably at least partially integrated with at least a portion of the reservoir roof. This results in an assembly with high mechanical strength. Furthermore, this design allows the roof to be poured at the same time as the boundary walls of the basin and the reservoir are constructed, thus avoiding the need for the builder to make multiple trips.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the invention, the basin and the reservoir are each internally lined with a flexible lining, and the profile comprises a first attachment zone for the flexible lining of the basin and a second attachment zone for the flexible lining of the reservoir. The profile, preferably made of aluminum, is thus a versatile profile that allows the flexible linings to be attached to both the basin and reservoir sides while also offering the possibility of sealing them within the roof material.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the invention, the profile, which has at least one U-shaped portion to cap the wall common to the basin and the reservoir, is provided, at the level of one of the arms of the U facing the reservoir, with a cantilevered portion forming a support for the roof of the reservoir. This profile can thus serve to hold formwork in place for the construction of the reservoir roof.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the invention, the attachment zone of the flexible lining of the profile basin is located on the outside of the U, on the web of the U, next to a longitudinal through-chamber of the profile adapted to facilitate butt joining of the profile with an adjacent similar profile. The profile thus makes it possible to maintain the alignment of the various constituent elements of a wall.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the invention, the roof, or each part of the roof, is configured, that is to say, dimensioned and shaped, to form a connecting bridge between two opposing boundary walls of the storage area. This configuration eliminates the need for props in constructing the roof of the storage area.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the invention, the reservoir comprises an overflow and a drain plug positioned in a portion forming the bottom of the reservoir. At least partial coverage of the flexible covering. The drain plug helps to hold the flexible covering in position.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the invention, the basin comprises a water filtration circuit equipped at its inlet with at least one suction inlet for at least a portion of the basin's contents and at its outlet with at least one discharge inlet into the basin, this filtration circuit being at least partially shared with the second circuit. Thus, water from the reservoir can be introduced into the basin via the filtration circuit that is conventionally present.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the invention, each boundary wall of the basin or reservoir other than the boundary wall common to the basin and the reservoir comprises at least one panel arranged in the upright state, a strut arranged on the so-called external face of the panel opposite the internal face of the panel capable of being stressed by the contents of the basin or reservoir, and at least one chain arranged parallel to one of the edges forming the upper edge of the panel. Brief description of the drawings

[0015] The invention will be better understood upon reading the following description of exemplary embodiments, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

[0016] [Fig-1] represents a schematic perspective view of a swimming pool conforming to the invention;

[0017] [Fig.2] represents a schematic front view of a swimming pool shown to be transparent according to the invention;

[0018] [Fig.3] represents a schematic view of a swimming pool according to the invention illustrating the different circuits;

[0019] [Fig.4] represents a partial cross-sectional view of a profile and its surroundings;

[0020] [Fig. 5] represents a partial perspective view of a basin and a reservoir taken at the level of the first circuit;

[0021] [Fig.6] represents a partial cross-sectional view of the pool.

[0022] As mentioned above, the pool 1, the object of the invention, comprises a Basin 2 and reservoir 3 each form a container. Basin 2 is, as is known, delimited by walls. The peripheral lateral walls of basin 2 are shown in Figure 42. Basin 2 also includes a base, generally made of concrete.

[0023] This basin 2 can be of any shape. This basin 2 is preferably made of concrete. This basin 2 has a maximum water level Nm defined by design. This basin 2 also includes at least one nozzle 5, opening into the basin 2 at a location situated below the maximum water level Nm. This nozzle 5 is positioned at a distance from the bottom of the basin, that is to say, at a distance from the bottom of the basin. equal to at least 1 / 3 of the maximum filling height of basin 2 of intake between the bottom of the basin and the maximum water level Nm.

[0024] This nozzle is also arranged at a distance from the waterline, i.e. below the maximum water level Nm at a distance from the maximum water level Nm equal to at least 1 / 4 of the maximum filling height of the basin taken between the bottom and the maximum water level Nm.

[0025] This nozzle 5 is generally sealed in one of the peripheral lateral walls 42 of the basin 2 below the water level. The water drawn from the basin by this nozzle 5 is not taken from the water surface, as is the case with suction inlets called skimmers, nor from the bottom of the basin. Thus, the water drawn is free of impurities and plant debris, which limits the maintenance of the receiving part of this water, formed here by the reservoir 3, which will be described below.

[0026] Basin 2 is arranged adjacent to reservoir 3, such that basin 2 and reservoir 3 are contiguous. In particular, in the area where basin 2 and reservoir 3 are contiguous, one of the boundary walls 42 of basin 2 and one of the boundary walls 43 of reservoir 3 are common and formed by a single wall 423. Thus, basin 2 and reservoir 3 form an inseparable unit. Indeed, reservoir 3 is, in the same way as basin 2, delimited by walls. The peripheral lateral walls of reservoir 3 are shown as 43 in the figures, with the exception of the wall common to basin 2, which is shown as 423. As with basin 2, this reservoir 3 has a bottom, generally made of concrete.

[0027] This reservoir 3 also includes an overflow 17 and a drain plug 18 positioned in the bottom portion of the reservoir 3. Conventionally, the basin 2 and the reservoir 3 are each internally lined with a flexible lining 12, also known as a "liner". The drain plug 18, positioned in the bottom portion of the reservoir 3, at least partially overlaps the flexible lining 12 of the reservoir 3 and helps to keep this flexible lining 12 inside the reservoir 3.

[0028] The pool 1 includes a first fluid circulation circuit 6 which originates at the nozzle 5. This first fluid circulation circuit 6 external to the pool 2 leads to the reservoir 3. This first fluid circulation circuit 6 between the pool 2 and the reservoir 3 includes at least one high point 7 located at a level higher than the known predetermined maximum water level Nm, to allow an evacuation of excess water in the pool 2 to the reservoir 3 when the water level in the pool 2 reaches a level corresponding to the level of the high point 7.

[0029] This high point 7 is deposited at a level immediately above the maximum water level Nm and is adjacent to this maximum water level Nm. In other words, the high point 7 is generally deviated from the maximum water level Nm by a distance of less than 5 cm, preferably less than 1 cm.

[0030] This first fluid circulation circuit 6 allows the reservoir 3 to be filled from basin 2 when the water level in basin 2 reaches a level corresponding to the high point 7, this high point 7 being higher than the maximum water level Nm. From the above, it is understood that the maximum water level Nm is defined relative to the high point 7 and extends just below the high point 7. Obviously, this high point 7 is at a higher level than the base 5.

[0031] In the example shown, this high point 7 is located at the level of basin 2 on the connection zone between basin 2 and reservoir 3 at the level of the upper end of the ascending portion of the first circuit 6 which originates at the nozzle 5. This high point 7 could, equivalently, have been located at the level of the reservoir.

[0032] In the examples shown, the first fluid circulation circuit 6 between basin 2 and reservoir 3 runs from nozzle 5 outside basin 2 and reservoir 3 before entering reservoir 3.

[0033] In the examples shown, each boundary wall 42 or 43 of the basin 2 or of the reservoir 3, other than the boundary wall 423 common to the basin 2 and the reservoir 3, comprises at least one panel 22 arranged in the upright state, at least one strut 23 arranged on the outer face of the panel 22 opposite the inner face of the panel 22, capable of being stressed by the contents of the basin 2 or the reservoir 3, and at least one tie 24 arranged parallel to one of the edges forming the upper edge of the panel 22. Generally, a top tie and a bottom tie are provided.

[0034] Thus, the first circuit 6 can, from the base 5, extend under the upper reinforcement to be protected from the backfill and then emerge against a strut and under the reinforcement. This path is illustrated in [Fig. 5]. It is understood that, when the water level in the basin exceeds the maximum water level Nm and reaches a level corresponding to the high point in the first circuit, for example due to precipitation, the water from basin 2 flows into circuit 6 in the manner of communicating vessels before being discharged by gravity to the reservoir 3 through this first fluid circulation circuit 6 between basin 2 and reservoir 3.

[0035] The pool 1 includes a second fluid circulation circuit 8 between the reservoir 3 and the basin 2 and a forced fluid circulation device 9, such as a pump, which allows fluid circulation from the reservoir 3 to the basin 2. Thus, the water circulates with the first circuit 6 from the basin 2 to the reservoir 3 and with the second circuit 8 from the reservoir 3 to the basin 2 so that a looped fluid circulation between the basin 2 and the reservoir 3 is observed.

[0036] Generally, the basin 2 includes a water filtration circuit 19 equipped at the inlet with a suction port 20 for at least part of the contents of the basin 2 and at the outlet with at least one discharge port 21 into the basin 2. This filtration circuit 19 is at least partially common with the second circuit 8. Obviously, filters are provided on this water filtration circuit 19.

[0037] For reasons of simplicity of construction, the forced fluid circulation device 9 of the second circuit 8 also forms the forced fluid circulation device necessary for the circulation of the fluid from the suction port(s) 20 towards the discharge port(s) 21 of the water filtration circuit 19.

[0038] Thus, the operation of this forced fluid circulation device 9 allows either a loop circulation of the fluid within the basin 2 between the suction inlet(s) 20 and the discharge inlet(s) 21, or a circulation from the reservoir 3 to the basin 2 when water from the reservoir 3 needs to be used to fill the basin 2. A detail of this circuit is provided in [Fig. 3]. As illustrated in [Fig. 3], the second fluid circulation circuit 8 between the reservoir 3 and the basin 2 originates in the reservoir 3. In the example shown, this second fluid circulation circuit 8 exits the reservoir 3 via the drain plug 18 of the reservoir 3, located in the bottom section of the reservoir 3. This second circuit 8 runs outside the reservoir 3 and divides into several branches downstream of a shut-off device, such as a valve shown in 26 in the figures.One branch, called the suction branch, leads to the suction inlet 20 of the filtration circuit 19, while the other branch, called the discharge branch, leads to the discharge inlet 21. Each branch is also equipped with a shut-off device such as a valve. The forced fluid circulation device 9 is located downstream of the division into suction and discharge branches to supply the discharge branch(es) of the filtration circuit 19 leading to the discharge inlet 21.

[0039] In practice, the operation of the shut-off device 26 located on the portion of the second circuit 8 between the reservoir 3 and the point where this second circuit 8 branches is as follows. During dry periods, there is more water loss than water intake in the pool. The water level in the pool decreases. In a manual version, it is necessary, in order to raise the water level in the pool 2 without using water from the potable water supply, to open the shut-off device 26. The forced fluid circulation device 9 draws water from the drain plug 18 of the reservoir 3 and reinjects this water via the filtration circuit 19 into the pool 2 until the shut-off device 26 is closed or the reservoir 3 is empty.A non-return valve, located between the sealing element 26 and the reservoir 3, prevents water from returning to the reservoir when the sealing element 26 is open, when the forced fluid circulation device 9 is stopped.

[0040] In the automatic version, the shut-off device 26 is motorized and normally closed. It opens automatically when a probe, preferably concealed in one of the pool's suction inlets, detects that the pool level is low. The pool is filled from reservoir 3. Filling stops when the probe detects that the level is sufficiently high. An additional probe or float can also be provided in reservoir 3. This probe or float indicates that reservoir 3 is almost empty and that the shut-off device 26 must be closed. In this case, another solenoid valve connecting the potable water supply to the filtration circuit 19 can be opened to continue filling the pool with water until the probe, located in the suction inlet, detects that the level is high.The design of the second circuit 8 and the filtration circuit 19 allows for simple and cost-effective operation of the entire system.

[0041] Reservoir 3 defines a container closed at least partially by a flat roof 10 suitable for forming a beach area for basin 2. Since reservoir 3 is closed, its maintenance is limited. A hatch 25 providing access to the contents of reservoir 3 is provided in the roof 10. This roof 10 is preferably made of concrete and poured in place during the construction of basin 2 and reservoir 3, as illustrated in [Fig. 6] where the roof 10 surmounts part of the tie beam. The roof 10, or each part of the roof 10, is configured, that is, dimensioned and shaped, to form a connecting bridge between two walls 43 of the reservoir 3 boundary that extend opposite each other. Thus, the construction of the roof is facilitated.

[0042] Finally, the wall 423, common to the basin 2 and the reservoir 3, is capped by a profile 11, preferably at least partially made integral with at least part of the roof 10 of the reservoir 3. As the basin 2 and the reservoir 3 are each provided internally with a flexible lining 12, the profile 11 includes a first zone 13 for attaching the flexible lining 12 of the basin 2 and a second zone 14 for attaching the flexible lining 12 of the reservoir 3. A detail of this profile 11, generally made of aluminum, is provided in [Fig.4]. The profile 11, which has at least one U-shaped part to cover the wall 423 common to basin 2 and reserve 3, is provided, at the level of one of the arms of the U facing reserve 3, with a cantilevered part 15 forming a support for the roof 10 of reserve 3. This profile 11 comes by its U-shaped part to cover the upper edge of the wall 423 common to basin 2 and reserve 3.The first attachment zone 13 of the flexible coating 12 of the basin 2 of the profile 11 is arranged outside the U on the web of the U next to a longitudinal through chamber 16 of the profile 11, suitable for a butt joint of the profile 11 with an adjacent similar profile 11.

[0043] The cantilevered portion 15 of the profile 11 extends above the second attachment zone 14 of the profile 11 and forms a receiving support for at least one plate intended to form the base of the formwork constructed for the roof 10 of storage tank 3. In practice, the profile 11 is installed. A formwork base made of plates is positioned at the top of storage tank 3, resting partially on the cantilevered section 15 of the profile 11. The roof 10 is then poured, leaving a recess for a hatch 25 providing access to the contents of storage tank 3. The flexible lining of storage tank 3 is preferably positioned within storage tank 3 before the concrete for roof 10 is poured, although it can also be installed after the roof is completed by inserting it through a hatch in the roof. Storage tank 3 includes an overflow 17 which allows any excess water from storage tank 3 to be discharged to the outside, for example, into a rainwater drainage system.Thanks to the inseparable construction of basin 2 and reserve 3, elements of basin 2 are used for the use of reserve 3 and vice versa while limiting the consumption of drinking water for the operation of the swimming pool.

Claims

Demands

1. Swimming pool (1) comprising a basin (2) and a reservoir (3), the basin (2) and the reservoir (3) being respectively delimited by walls (42, 43), the basin (2) having a known predetermined maximum water level (Nm) and at least one nozzle (5) opening into the basin (2) at a location situated at a level lower than the maximum water level (Nm), characterized in that the basin (2) and the reservoir (3) are contiguous, in that the swimming pool (1) comprises, from the nozzle (5), a first fluid circulation circuit (6) between the basin (2) and the reservoir (3) extending outside the basin (2), this first circuit (6) comprising at least one so-called high point (7) situated above the known predetermined maximum water level (Nm) to allow the evacuation of excess water from the basin (2) to the reservoir (3),in that the pool (1) comprises a second fluid circulation circuit (8) between the reservoir (3) and the basin (2) and a forced fluid circulation device (9) suitable for enabling fluid circulation from the reservoir (3) to the basin (2) to ensure, by cooperation with the first circuit (6), a closed-loop fluid circulation between the basin (2) and the reservoir (3), and in that the reservoir (3) defines a container closed at least partially by a flat roof (10) to form a beach of the basin (2).

2. Swimming pool (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that in the area where the pool (2) and the reservoir (3) are contiguous, one of the walls (42) of delimitation of the pool (2) and one of the walls (43) of delimitation of the reservoir (3) are common and formed by the same wall (423).

3. Swimming pool (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that said wall (423) common to the pool (2) and to the reservoir (3) is capped by a profile (11), preferably at least partially joined with at least a part of the roof (10) of the reservoir (3).

4. Swimming pool (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that the basin (2) and the reservoir (3) are each provided internally with a flexible lining (12) and in that the profile (11) includes a first zone (13) for attaching the flexible lining (12) of the basin (2) and a second zone (14) for attaching the flexible lining (12) of the reservoir (3).

5. Swimming pool (1) according to any one of claims 3 or 4, characterized in that the profile (11), which has at least one U-shaped part to cap the wall (423) common to the pool (2) and the reservoir (3), is provided, at the level of one of the branches of the U facing the reservoir (3), with a cantilevered part (15) forming a support for the roof (10) of the reservoir (3).

6. Swimming pool (1) according to claim 5 taken in combination with claim 4, characterized in that the area (13) for attaching the flexible coating (12) of the basin (2) of the profile (11) is disposed outside the U, on the web of the U, next to a longitudinal through chamber (16) of the profile (11) suitable for assisting a butt joint of the profile (11) with an adjacent similar profile (11).

7. Swimming pool (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the roof (10) or each part of the roof (10) is configured, i.e. dimensioned and shaped, to form a connecting bridge between two walls (43) of the reserve boundary (3) which extend opposite each other.

8. Swimming pool (1) according to claim 4 or any one of claims 5 to 7 taken in combination with claim 4, characterized in that the reservoir (3) includes an overflow (17) and a drain plug (18) positioned in a part forming the bottom of the reservoir (9) with at least partial coverage of the flexible lining (12).

9. Swimming pool (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the basin (2) comprises a water filtration circuit (19) equipped at the inlet with at least one suction inlet (20) for at least part of the contents of the basin (2) and at the outlet with at least one discharge inlet (21) for the basin (2), this filtration circuit (19) being at least partially common with the second circuit (8).

10. Swimming pool (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that each boundary wall (42, 43) of the pool (2) or reservoir (3), other than the boundary wall (423) common to the pool (2) and the reservoir (3), comprises at least one panel (22) in its upright position, a support leg (23) on the so-called external face of the panel (22) opposite the internal face of the panel (22) capable of being stressed by the contents of the pool (2) or reservoir (3), and at less a chain (24) arranged parallel to one of the edges forming the upper edge of the panel (22).