Inflatable pool

Abstract

The present invention includes an inflatable spa pool with thermal insulative properties to maintain an elevated temperature of water stored in the spa pool. The inflatable spa pool can include a pool body including a wall and a bottom, where the wall includes an inner wall and an outer wall, where the inner wall and the bottom define a cavity with a first upper opening. The inflatable spa pool can include a thermal insulation pool sheath with a second upper opening to receive the pool body, where the thermal insulation pool sheath includes an outer sheath and a first thermal insulation structure. The inflatable spa pool can include a thermal insulation pool lid that includes an outer lid and a second thermal insulation structure, where the bottom includes an upper layer and a lower layer for receiving a third thermal insulation structure.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority to Chinese Application No. 201721597976.7, filed Nov. 24, 2017 and entitled “Inflatable Pool,” the entirety of which is hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to an inflatable pool, and more particularly, to an inflatable pool with a thermal insulation structure.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Portable inflatable pools (the term “pools” used herein includes spas, swimming pools, Jacuzzi® spas, and any other vessels capable of containing water) attract increasing interest from consumers due to their portability, which encourages their use in an outdoor environment. Depending upon the conditions of the outdoor environment, temperatures may decrease to the level where consumers are interested in heating the water stored in the pools. Heating devices may be used to elevate and maintain the water temperature at desired comfort levels.[0004]Typ...

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Benefits of technology

The patent text describes a trend toward portable inflatable pools, which can be used outdoors. These pools often require heating to maintain comfortable water temperatures, and heating devices can be used to achieve this. The technical effect of this patent is to provide a solution for outdoor heating of portable inflatable pools to ensure optimal comfort levels for consumers.

Problems solved by technology

Other typical spa pools include a sheath constructed of a single layer of fabric, which also provides limited thermal insulative effect.

As a result of the limited thermal insulative properties of typical spa pools, the time required to heat the water stored in the spa pools is increased, delaying the use of the spa pools until the heating devices overcome the limited thermal insulative properties of the typical spa pools.

Additionally, due to the limited thermal insulative properties of the typical spa pools, the heated water quickly loses its elevated temperature, requiring the heating devices to re-heat the water (or continuously operate to provide water at the desired elevated temperature), consuming energy and impacting the experience of the users of the spa pools.

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