Pool Net Mounting Assembly With Adjustable Ladder-Rail Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pool debris skimming devices are often bulky, inflexible, difficult to install, and expensive, lacking the ability to be easily adapted for various pool types and providing limited net positioning options.
Innovation Solution
A pool net mounting device with a tubular shaft, featuring a ladder clip, net mount adapter, and spline connector that allows for remounting on cylindrical objects like pool ladders, providing multiple angular and height positioning options, and made from lightweight, inexpensive materials like PVC, with anti-slip features for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing pool debris skimming devices are used, then debris skimming function is provided, but the devices are bulky and lack flexibility for orientation
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device is divided into separate functional components: a ladder clip assembly for attachment to pool ladders, a net holder assembly for securing the net shaft, and an attachment mechanism connecting the two. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently, reducing overall bulk while maintaining flexibility for orientation and positioning.
2Ease of operation
If existing pool net mounting devices are used, then net mounting is provided, but they are difficult to install and remove
Solution Approach 1:
The ladder clip assembly incorporates spring-loaded clips that automatically engage with the pool ladder rung when pressed together, and automatically release when pulled apart. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for tools or complex installation procedures, allowing users to simply press the clips together to install and pull apart to remove the device.
3Ease of manufacture
If existing pool net mounting devices are used, then mounting function is provided, but they are expensive to produce
Solution Approach 1:
The net holder assembly is designed with a universal attachment mechanism that can accommodate nets of various sizes and configurations. The spline connector with multiple engagement positions provides multiple net positioning options, while the overall design uses simple, mass-producible components that keep production costs low despite the enhanced versatility.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a simple mounting device is used, then production cost is reduced, but net positioning options are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment mechanism incorporates a spline connector that allows dynamic adjustment of the net holder assembly relative to the ladder clip assembly. The spline features multiple engagement positions, enabling the net to be positioned at various angles and heights. This dynamic adjustability provides multiple positioning options without requiring a complex multi-component system.
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AI summary
A pool net mounting device is disclosed. The mounting device includes a pool net holding portion having a hollow cylindrical tube adapted to receive and secure a pool net in a plurality of angular orientations. The pool net mounting device also includes a mounting portion adapted to be removably attached to a cylindrical object such as a pool ladder rail. The net holding portion and the mounting portion are removably attached to each other in a variety of angular positions so that a wide range of configurations is achieved for orienting a pool debris net at a desired angular orientation and height. The net holding portion includes a number of apertures and slots therein for receiving a spring loaded pin, a common feature of pool nets. Alternative pool net attachment features are also disclosed.