FREEFORM POOL
A swimming pool consisting of a plurality of panels that withstands water pressure in both a concave and convex configuration to create any freeform shape or size. Each panel consists of an adhered wall of skinning of metal or plastic over expanded polystyrene or expanded urethane foam. The density of the foam is adjusted as necessary to increase the strength of the wall based on static loading of water when swimming pool is assembled as a whole and fully filled with water.
1 . A section of a swimming pool wall, comprising:
a panel, having a first and a second surface, a top and a bottom; and
at least one anchor extending radially outward from at least one surface of the panel, and dimensioned to, when in use, lock the panel into a concrete foundation.
2 . The section of claim 1 , further comprising:
at least one adjuster extending downward from the bottom of the panel, adapted to permit vertical movement during the panel's installation;
3 . The section of claim 1 , further comprising:
at least one a-frame support attached to the panel.
4 . The section of claim 3 , wherein the a-frame support comprises:
a post, having a top and a bottom, attached to and extending along the second surface of the panel;
a crossmember, extending radially outward from second surface of the panel and attached to the bottom of the post, wherein the crossmember locks into the concrete foundation when in use;
a leg, having a first end a second end, wherein the first end is attached to the post and the second end is attached to the crossmember.
5 . The section of claim 1 , wherein the anchor is a tab.
6 . The section of claim 1 , wherein the anchor is a plate.
7 . The section of claim 1 , wherein the panel comprises a skinning over a foam interior.
8 . The section of claim 1 , wherein the panel is bowed.
9 . The section of claim 8 , wherein the curve of the panel is bowed outward, relative to the interior of the pool when in use.
10 . The section of claim 1 , wherein the anchor extends radially outward from the bottom of the panel.