Foldable Pool Cover With Adjustable Clamping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing foldable swimming pool covers are not universally compatible with swimming pools of different shapes and sizes, particularly unround pools like rectangular ones.
Innovation Solution
A foldable swimming pool cover with adjustable clamping attaching means that can fit between adjacent legs of various swimming pools, including unround pools, ensuring a secure and adjustable fit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the support units are positioned below the rail for round swimming pools, then the cover provides good protection and stability, but the cover cannot be universally applied to unround swimming pools
Solution Approach 1:
The attaching means incorporates adjustable elements that allow dynamic reconfiguration between different pool shapes. The support units can be repositioned along the cover perimeter and the attaching means can be adjusted to accommodate varying distances between legs, enabling the same cover to reliably attach to both round and unround pools
Solution Approach 2:
The attaching means includes adjustable parameters such as the distance between clamping elements and the position of support units. By changing these parameters, the cover adapts to different pool geometries while maintaining stable attachment. The support units can be positioned at different locations and the clamping mechanism can be adjusted to fit various leg spacings
2Adaptability or versatility
If the cover is designed for a specific pool type, then the attachment is stable and secure, but the cover lacks universality for different pool sizes and shapes
Solution Approach 1:
The attaching means is designed as a multi-functional component that can attach to different pool types. It includes a clamping mechanism that can grip various leg configurations and an adjustable mechanism that accommodates different spacings. This universal design allows one cover system to serve multiple pool shapes and sizes without requiring custom designs for each pool type
Solution Approach 2:
The attaching means is divided into modular components including separate clamping elements, adjustable linkages, and positioning mechanisms. This segmentation allows each component to be independently adjusted and configured for different pool configurations, simplifying the overall design while achieving universality
3Adaptability or versatility
If the supports are positioned below the rail in folded position, then the cover structure is compact and stable, but the cover cannot accommodate pools with varying leg dimensions
Solution Approach 1:
The support units are designed to be movable along the cover structure, allowing them to be dynamically repositioned to accommodate different leg positions. The attaching means includes sliding or adjustable mechanisms that enable easy reconfiguration without complex assembly or disassembly operations
Solution Approach 2:
The attaching means incorporates self-adjusting features that automatically adapt to the pool's leg dimensions. The clamping mechanism can self-regulate its position and grip force based on the spacing and size of the legs, reducing the need for manual adjustment while ensuring proper fit
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a foldable cover (1) for a swimming pool (100). The cover comprises a foldable cover material (2), a number of supports (3) extending over the cover material for folding and unfolding the cover material and two support units (10) to be arranged on opposite sides of the cover (1) for rotatable attachment of outer ends of a number of the supports (3). The support units comprise attaching means for releasably attaching the support units to the swimming pool. The attaching means (12) are arranged for adjustable clamping between adjacent legs (102) of the swimming pool.