Swimming pool walls with gutter and conduit construction
US4400834A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 1981 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04H4/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method of making swimming pool walls with gutter and conduit constructions from sheet metal components that are fused together at welded junctions. The method is characterized by forming the individual components to specific configurations that are adapted for sequential assembly on a supporting structure. The configurations of the individual components are such that when assembled three of the components are fused together at a continuous single weld to effect a water tight closure for the gutter and conduit. This results in the elimination of one continuous welded seam and also simplifies the fabrication and assembly of the construction. The present method is further characterized by being adaptable to form a plurality of gutter and conduit types and capacities from standardized main components. In addition, the method is adapted to effect closer tolerances in alignment of the components during the assembly and welding thereof.
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