Patent ID: 7832698
Filing Date: 2010-11-16
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
1. A mounting base for fixing to swimming pool perimeter, comprising: two fixing plates; a first set of two fixing arms, which are pivotally connected at respective first end to each other to form a first pivot point thereat, on which a through hole is provided, and separately pivotally connected at respective second end to an inner side of the two fixing plates; a second set of two fixing arms, which are pivotally connected at respective first ends to each other to form another first pivot point thereat, on which an internally threaded through hole is provided, and separately pivotally connected at respective second ends to an inner side of the two fixing plates; an adjusting rod being provided at an end with a push head and at the other opposite end with an externally threaded section; and a first carrier plate associated with the push head of the adjusting rod; whereby when the adjusting rod is turned at the push head, the threaded section of the adjusting rod is extended through the through hole and screwed into the threaded hole on the two first pivot points with the push head pushed against the first pivot point of the first set of two fixing arm, and the two fixing plates are moved outward to firmly press against two opposite inner wall surfaces of a gutter extended along the swimming pool perimeter, bringing the mounting base to be fixed to the gutter with the first carrier plate ready for carrying or supporting a water activity facility and the like thereon.