Pool Frame Connectors With Recessed Pin-Locked Beam Joints
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing above-ground pool frames are difficult to transport, assemble, and provide structural support efficiently while allowing for aesthetic customization and accessory mounting, particularly in locations where excavation is impractical.
Innovation Solution
A pool frame system comprising connectors with recessed portions and pins for secure beam and frame member connections, along with integral supports and accessory mounts, enabling efficient assembly and support while allowing for interchangeable frame components and aesthetic enhancements like lighting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional pool frame connectors are used, then structural support is provided, but assembly is difficult and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is divided into separate components: a first portion with a support protrusion and clip, and a second portion with a support receptacle. This segmentation allows for easier assembly by enabling simple insertion and engagement of the protrusion with the receptacle, reducing assembly difficulty and time while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector acts as an intermediary element between beam components and frame members, providing a standardized interface that simplifies the connection process. The support protrusion and receptacle design serves as a mediator that enables quick, secure connections without complex fastening operations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If frame components are made secure and stable, then structural integrity is maintained, but adaptability for different configurations is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The connector design with standardized support protrusions and receptacles provides universal compatibility across different beam and frame member configurations. The same connector type can be used in various positions and orientations, allowing the frame to be adapted to different pool sizes and shapes while maintaining consistent structural stability through reliable mechanical engagement.
3Ease of manufacture
If connectors are simplified for easy assembly, then installation efficiency improves, but connection strength may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The connector merges multiple connection functions into a single integrated component that combines the support protrusion, clip mechanism, and engagement features. This merging allows for easy installation through a single insertion motion while maintaining strong connection strength through the combined mechanical engagement of the clip and protrusion-receptacle interface.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed are systems and methods for connecting frame members and beams of a pool. A frame member may be configured to connect to a first beam and a second beam via a connector. The connector may include a recessed portion to mate within one or more of the first beam, the second beam, and/or the frame member. The connector may include a pin to fix the position of at least one of the first beam, the second beam, and/or the frame member. The connector may include internal structures such as an integral support or a support protrusion for structural stability. The connector may include an accessory mount. The connector may include a light source.