Customizable Above Ground Pool Assembly with Pre-Plumbed Composite Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Above ground pools are often inexpensive but aesthetically unappealing and limited in installation locations due to visible support beams and plastic siding, while inground pools are expensive and require skilled labor for installation.
Innovation Solution
A customizable above ground pool assembly that is pre-plumbed and ready to fill, featuring a fiberglass pool shell with a composite support structure that allows for easy installation on any flat surface, eliminating the need for additional assembly and skilled labor.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If traditional above ground pools are used, then cost is reduced, but aesthetic appearance deteriorates due to visible support beams and plastic siding
Solution Approach 1:
The pool shell is provided with an exterior surface that can be customized in color and finish to match various aesthetic preferences and surrounding environments, transforming the visual appearance from the traditional plastic look to a more appealing customizable surface
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure uses a composite material system including steel beams, concrete bases, and engineered wood decking that combines structural strength with aesthetic qualities, allowing the support elements to be both functional and visually appealing rather than purely utilitarian
2Shape
If inground pools are used, then aesthetic appearance is improved, but installation complexity and cost increase due to skilled labor requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The pool assembly is pre-configured with all support structures, decking, and components assembled and ready for installation before delivery to the site, eliminating the need for complex on-site construction and skilled labor while maintaining aesthetic quality
Solution Approach 2:
The pool system is divided into modular components including the pool shell, support structure, decking, and accessories that can be independently manufactured and then easily assembled together, simplifying installation while maintaining overall aesthetic appearance
3Ease of manufacture
If traditional above ground pools are used, then cost is reduced, but installation time increases due to assembly requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure, decking, and pool components are pre-assembled and pre-positioned at the manufacturing facility before shipping, so that upon delivery the pool requires minimal assembly and can be quickly installed without requiring extended on-site construction time
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple components including the pool shell, support structure, decking, and accessories are combined into a single integrated assembly unit that is delivered ready-to-install, eliminating the need for separate assembly operations and reducing total installation time
4Adaptability or versatility
If customizable pool options are provided, then adaptability is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pool system employs standardized modular components and interfaces that can be configured in various combinations to create different pool sizes, shapes, and feature configurations, allowing extensive customization without requiring entirely different manufacturing processes for each variation
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AI summary
Described herein is a pool assembly and methods of manufacturing and/or installing the pool assembly thereby providing for an above ground pool that may be personally customized by a user. The pool assembly may include a pool shell, a support structure, including a base member and support members, and a filtration system. A user may customize, or design, the pool assembly, including shape, size, and dimensions, such that the pool assembly may be delivered in a plumbed and ready to fill state. Upon delivery, the pool need only be positioned on a flat, or level, surface, coupled to an energy source and filled with water, thereby eliminating the need for additional assembly or skilled labor.