Disclosed is a new domed cover for use with swimming pools for eliminating incursion of rainwater, leaves, animals, and the like during winter storage thereof whereby reducing the time required to return a swimming pool to service after the storage. The domed cover for swimming pools comprises a framework structure for supporting a pool covering lamina with the center elevated with respect to the edges thereof for shedding water and other objects. The framework structure comprises a horizontal discoid hub member having a plurality of radially oriented elongated support poles extending outwardly and slightly downwardly therefrom. A plurality of equally spaced apart C-shaped clamps is clampedly attached to edges of the swimming pool. Each clamp has a slightly upwardly angled pool-center facing socket formed thereon receiving the outer end of a support pole whereby the hub member is suspended above the surface of the pool water essentially central the pool structure. A covering tarpaulin is disposed over the framework structure whereby unwanted objects and substances are precluded from entering the pool. The tarpaulin has weight means attached around the periphery thereof whereby the tarpaulin is stretched tightly over the framework to prevent dislodgement thereof by wind, animals, and the like.
A swimming pool cover support having: a central hub, a number of knockdown arms radiating from the central hub, and a number of mounting brackets each being respectively secured to one of the knockdown arms.
A pool cover support frame has a central vertical support member with a plurality of radially projecting spokes extending from a hub mounted atop the central vertical support member. The spokes attach to the edge of the pool walls via clamps, and are spaced evenly about the perimeter. Spokes are inserted under compressive force into the hub, causing them to bow outwardly in an arc, creating an arched dome over which to arrange a pool cover.
A snap hook fastener for swimming pool covers is provided to hold a pool cover edge rigidly close to the edge of the pool. The snap hook/eyebolt connection supports a pool edge sealing member in a proper orientation for optimal contact with the pool wall. The fastener includes a hook device used to attach the pool cover to the edge of a pool. It holds the edge of the pool cover horizontal and very close to the edge of the pool to minimize the chance of persons or objects falling between.
A detachable anchor for a pool cover includes a two piece C-shaped body which fits over and engages a metal pool frame. The anchor is detached when the pool cover is removed. The anchor includes an anchor knob which engages the loop of a spring-loaded attachment mechanism attached to a swimming pool cover. The anchor is adjustable for different sized pool frames, so that the same anchor can be used for different pool frame sizes. The adjustable detachable pool cover anchor accommodates a wide variety of pool frame sizes.
