PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR POOLS, WELLS OR RESERVOIRS

Abstract

The invention relates to a protective device for pools, wells or reservoirs characterized in that it comprises a plastic mesh able to float on the water, configured to cover at least the aquatic surface of the pool, well or reservoir, said mesh being joined to a flexible frame along at least one part of the perimeter thereof by joining means, said frame heavy enough so that when the mesh is in an extended condition over the aquatic surface of the pool, well or reservoir, the frame maintains said mesh extended. This protective device, once extended over the aquatic surface of the pool, well or reservoir, floats on said aquatic surface so that insects can rest on the same without drowning, and in turn said device is not moved by external climatic elements which would prevent proper protection of the aquatic surface by partially or entirely uncovering the same.

Claims

1. A protective device for pools, wells or reservoirs characterized in that it comprises a plastic mesh able to float on the water, configured to cover at least the aquatic surface of the pool, well or reservoir, said mesh being joined to a flexible frame along at least one part of the perimeter thereof by joining means, said frame heavy enough so that when the mesh is in an extended condition over the aquatic surface of the pool, well or reservoir, it maintains said mesh extended.

2. The protective device for pools, wells or reservoirs according to claim 1, wherein the frame is a lead core rope.

3. The protective device for pools, wells or reservoirs according to claim 1, wherein the lead core rope comprises a string lead coated in braided polyamide, polyester or polypropylene.

4. The protective device for pools, wells or reservoirs according to claim 1, wherein the joining means are grippers arranged on the perimeter of the mesh that comprise at least an opening configured so that the flexible frame can pass through the same.

5. The protective device for pools, wells or reservoirs according to claim 1, wherein the flexible frame is joined to the mesh along the entire perimeter of the mesh.

6. The protective device for pools, wells or reservoirs according to claim 2, wherein the lead core rope comprises a string lead coated in braided polyamide, polyester or polypropylene.

7. The protective device for pools, wells or reservoirs according to claim 2, wherein the joining means are grippers arranged on the perimeter of the mesh that comprise at least an opening configured so that the flexible frame can pass through the same.

8. The protective device for pools, wells or reservoirs according to claim 3, wherein the joining means are grippers arranged on the perimeter of the mesh that comprise at least an opening configured so that the flexible frame can pass through the same.

9. The protective device for pools, wells or reservoirs according to claim 2, wherein the flexible frame is joined to the mesh along the entire perimeter of the mesh.

10. The protective device for pools, wells or reservoirs according to claim 3, wherein the flexible frame is joined to the mesh along the entire perimeter of the mesh.

11. The protective device for pools, wells or reservoirs according to claim 4, wherein the flexible frame is joined to the mesh along the entire perimeter of the mesh.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The previous advantages and characteristics, in addition to others, shall be understood more fully in light of the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments, with reference to the drawings attached, which must be taken by way of illustration and not limitation, wherein:

[0018] FIG. 1 is a schematic view that shows a first application of the protective device for pools, wells or reservoirs according to the invention, over a pool, the structure of which is raised to a height above the ground.

[0019] FIG. 2 is a schematic view that shows a second application of the protective device for pools, wells or reservoirs according to the invention over a pool, the aquatic surface of which is at ground level.

DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

[0020] As can be seen in the two figures, the protective device (1) for pools, wells or reservoirs that comprises a plastic mesh (2) able to float on the water, configured to cover at least the aquatic surface (3) of the pool (8), said mesh (2) being joined to a flexible frame (5) along at least one part of the perimeter thereof by joining means, said frame (5) heavy enough so that when the mesh (2) is in an extended condition over the aquatic surface of the pool (3) it maintains said mesh (2) extended.

[0021] Preferably, the frame (5) is arranged along the entire perimeter of the mesh (2), being joined to the same by joining means.

[0022] In these preferred embodiments, the frame (5) is a lead core rope and the joining means are grippers (6) arranged along the perimeter of the mesh (2) that comprise at least an opening configured so that the frame (5) can pass through the same.

[0023] In FIG. 1, the pool (8), over which the protective device (1) for pools, wells or reservoirs is applied, has a structure that is raised to a certain height above the ground. In order to be able to apply the protective device (1) for pools, wells or reservoirs according to the present invention, the user must extend the mesh (2) over the aquatic surface (3) of the pool (8) such that the frame (5) is suspended at a certain height above the ground that is sufficient to maintain the mesh (2) extended over the aquatic surface of the pool.

[0024] In FIG. 2, the aquatic surface of the pool (8) over which the protective device (1) for pools, wells or reservoirs is applied is at ground level. In order to be able to apply the protective device (1) for pools, wells or reservoirs according to the present invention, the user must extend the mesh (2) over the entire aquatic surface of the pool (8) such that the frame (5) is arranged on the ground around the outer perimeter of the pool (8). Since the frame (5) is heavy enough to keep the mesh (2) extended when the mesh (2) is in an extended position, the protective device (1) is not moved by external climatic elements.

[0025] As can be seen in these figures, the protection of the pools (8) by means of the protective device (1) is extremely simple, since it is only necessary to extend the mesh (2) over the aquatic surface of the pool (8) without needing to fasten said protective device (1) to the structure or perimeter of the pool (8).

[0026] Likewise, by means of these figures, it can be seen that the protective device for pools, wells or reservoirs can be used in an equally simple way for both pools with a structure that is elevated to a certain height above the ground as well as those with an aquatic surface that is at ground level.

[0027] A person skilled in the art will be able to carry out modifications and variations based on the exemplary embodiments shown and described without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the attached claims.