Pool Gutter Wall Assembly With Hook-Pin Sealing Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Constructing swimming pool walls and attaching gutter assemblies is labor-intensive and costly, and existing methods lead to water leakage due to unsatisfactory sealing between the gutter assemblies and walls.
Innovation Solution
A pool structure assembly featuring a hook member and pin member connection system that allows for efficient sealing and secure attachment of gutter assemblies to pool walls, using a seal connector to minimize assembly time and materials.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If gutter assemblies are attached to wall top surfaces using welding or fasteners, then the gutter assemblies are securely connected to the walls, but the construction time and labor costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is divided into separate functional components: a hook member integrated into the wall structure, a pin member integrated into the gutter assembly, and a seal member. This segmentation allows each component to be pre-prepared and independently installed, eliminating the need for on-site welding or complex fastening operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The hook member and pin member are designed to work together as an integrated connection system, where the hook receives the pin to form a unified mechanical connection. This merging of components creates a secure attachment while simplifying the installation process to a single interlocking action.
2Strength
If gutter assemblies are attached to wall top surfaces, then the gutter assemblies are securely connected to the walls, but the sealing between gutter assemblies and walls becomes problematic leading to water leakage
Solution Approach 1:
A seal member is introduced as an intermediary element between the hook member and pin member. This seal member fills the gap created by the mechanical connection, providing a waterproof barrier that prevents water leakage while allowing the hook and pin to maintain their structural connection function.
Solution Approach 2:
The seal member is designed as a flexible sealing element that can deform to accommodate the mechanical connection between the hook and pin members. This flexibility allows the seal to maintain continuous contact and effective waterproofing despite the movement and positioning variations inherent in mechanical assemblies.
3Strength
If traditional wall and gutter assembly methods are used, then structural requirements are met, but construction costs and material usage increase
Solution Approach 1:
The hook member serves multiple functions: it provides structural support for the gutter assembly, creates a mechanical connection point, and forms part of the sealing system. Similarly, the pin member provides both structural attachment and alignment functions. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components.
Solution Approach 2:
The pin member is received within the hook member, creating a nested configuration where the smaller pin fits into the larger hook structure. This nesting arrangement maximizes connection strength while minimizing the overall material volume required for the connection system.
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AI summary
A pool structure assembly that includes a wall including at least one hook member, where the at least one hook member is rotatably connected to the wall. The pool structure assembly further includes a gutter assembly including at least one pin member and a seal member positioned between the gutter assembly and the wall, where the hook member is rotated into engagement with the pin member causing the gutter assembly to move into sealed engagement with the wall.