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Joint for above ground pool frame

US11655644B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Assignee

Intex Marketing Ltd. · VG

Inventors

Zhi Xiong Huang · Fujian, CN
Ai Ming Tan · Xiamen, CN
Yaw Yuan Hsu · Fujian, CN

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 17, 2019
Grant date	May 23, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 17, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16B7/0446
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An above ground frame pool (10) includes a frame assembly (20) and a liner (40) supported by the frame assembly (20). The frame assembly (20) includes a plurality of horizontal pipes (22), a plurality of vertical pipes (24), and a plurality of T-shaped joints (30). The joints (30) may lack mechanical fasteners with adjacent pipes or corresponding apertures. The joints (30) may be one-piece or multi-piece structures. Such joints (30) may be water-resistant and convenient to manufacture, assemble, disassemble, and store.

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