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EP 0950781 B1 20030611 - Retractable platform for swimming pools

Title (en)

Retractable platform for swimming pools

Title (de)

Versenkbare Plattform für Schwimmbäder

Title (fr)

Plate-forme escamotable pour piscine

Publication

EP 0950781 B1 20030611 (FR)

Application

EP 99420096 A 19990413

Priority

FR 9804994 A 19980415

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP0950781A1] The platform is composed of a horizontal frame (6) with horizontal cross members (8) supporting a grating (9). Transverse tenons (10) project from the frame and engage in vertical shafts (15) arranged around the pool. Lifting cables (20) are attached to the tenons. Each cable runs along the pool on return pulleys (46) and follows a vertical trajectory. A cable pulling hydraulic actuator (50) is operated by an external control box (56).

IPC 1-7

E04H 4/06

IPC 8 full level

E04H 4/06 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

E04H 4/065 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

CH ES FR IT LI

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0950781 A1 19991020; EP 0950781 B1 20030611; FR 2777584 A1 19991022; FR 2777584 B1 20000526

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 99420096 A 19990413; FR 9804994 A 19980415