Extendable Pool Frame and Liner Assembly for Leak-Resistant Installation
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pool frames are heavy, difficult to transport, and require inefficient and labor-intensive installation, while pool liners need to securely contain water without leaking, especially in locations where excavation is impractical.
Innovation Solution
A pool frame system comprising extendable links and a pool liner with flaps and pockets that facilitate easy assembly and disassembly, allowing for secure containment of water and resistance to leaks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If traditional pool frames are used, then water containment is achieved, but the frames are heavy and difficult to transport
Solution Approach 1:
The pool frame is divided into multiple separate members that can be assembled together to form the complete frame structure. This segmentation allows each member to be lighter and easier to transport while maintaining the overall structural integrity needed for water containment.
Solution Approach 2:
Frame members are designed to nest within or attach to one another, allowing compact storage and transportation. The nested configuration reduces the effective volume and weight perception during transport while providing a rigid structure when assembled for pool installation.
2Productivity
If traditional pool installation methods are used, then pools can be installed, but the installation process is inefficient and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
Frame members are pre-configured with attachment features, connection points, and alignment mechanisms during manufacturing. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for complex field assembly operations, allowing installers to simply connect pre-prepared components in a straightforward sequence.
Solution Approach 2:
Standardized connection elements and attachment mechanisms serve as intermediaries between frame members and the pool liner. These intermediary components simplify the assembly process by providing uniform connection interfaces that reduce installation complexity and improve efficiency.
3Reliability
If pool liners are installed without secure attachment features, then installation is simpler, but water leakage occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The pool liner and frame structure are merged into an integrated assembly where the liner is securely attached to the frame members through built-in attachment features. This merging ensures that the liner remains firmly positioned and sealed against the frame, preventing water leakage while maintaining a relatively simple overall design.
Solution Approach 2:
Attachment features such as clips, fasteners, or integrated bonding mechanisms serve as intermediaries between the pool liner and frame members. These intermediary elements provide reliable water containment by securing the liner to the frame without requiring complex attachment systems.
Data Source
AI summary
A frame for a pool that may be installed as a series of links is disclosed. The series of links may be configured to connect to one or more other links. One or more links may be extendable from a collapsed configuration to an extended configuration. A first link of the one or more links may be configured to connect to a second link of the one or more links. An extendable portion of the first link may connect to a connecting member of the second link. The first link may include a first frame member that pivots relative to a second frame member. The pool may include a liner that is installed on the frame of the pool. The liner may attach to the frame by passing above and around one or more frame members.