Patent ID: 6226826
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
A bumper assembly for a swimming pool cleaner, such assembly having a leading edge and comprising:a. a substantially rigid frame;b. means, comprising a flexible section forming the leading edge and which is connected to the substantially rigid frame, for facilitating the swimming pool cleaner deflecting off obstacles in use;c. means for connecting the substantially rigid frame to the swimming pool cleaner so that the substantially rigid frame is oriented generally horizontally when the swimming pool cleaner is upright;d. a bumper connected to the swimming pool cleaner so as to be oriented generally vertically when the swimming pool cleaner is upright;e. means for connecting the substantially rigid frame to the bumper;f. at least one side wing;g. means for connecting the at least one side wing to the swimming pool cleaner so that the at least one side wing is oriented generally horizontally and above the substantially rigid frame when the swimming pool cleaner is upright; andh. means for connecting the at least one side wing to the bumper.