US20070079434A1 - Device for lifting a spa cover - Google Patents
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A spa cover lifting device for removing and replacing a spa cover formed by two parts joined along a folding joint from a top of a spa having a plurality of opposite sides. The lifting device comprising a pair of brackets selectively engageable on opposite sides of the spa in one of a first and a second position, the pair of brackets in the first position adapted to be engaged under the spa maintained in position by the weight of the spa, the pair of brackets in the second position adapted to be mounted on opposite sides of the spa, and a pivoting assembly having opposed side members each having an end pivotally mounted to one of the brackets, the pivoting assembly being pivotal from a relaxed position to a deployed position, when in the relaxed position the side members are adapted to engage the spa cover substantially in alignment with the folding joint, when in the deployed position the pivoting assembly raised away from the top of the spa structure in a substantially vertical orientation, and wherein the pivoting assembly is adapted to suspend the folded spa cover adjacent the spa structure.
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- The present invention relates to spa cover lifting devices.
- Typically, a heated spa has an insulated spa cover to retain the heat of the spa water as well as to protect the water from debris when the spa is not in use. A number of different spa cover configurations exist to conform to various spa constructions. Spa covers range from soft, single sheets of vinyl or other materials, to hard covers formed of thick, insulated foam padding enclosed by a protective, impervious casing. Often times, hard insulated spa covers are preferred as they significantly reduce heat loss which reduces the overall cost of operating a spa.
- A conventional hard spa cover is commonly foldable formed of two halves joined along a central hinge. Such spa covers are often removed by first folding one cover half over onto the other cover half, and then lifting both cover halves from the spa. A spa cover lifting device is employed to facilitate the removal and replacement of the spa cover by way of a pivoting lifting frame that engages the spa cover at its center hinge and transports the folded cover to a convenient vertical storage position or returns the folded cover from the storage position to on top of the spa.
- Many different designs of spa cover lifting devices exist, however, most take up a lot of space and are cumbersome to install and use. Another problem frequently encountered with existing lifting devices is the lack of adaptability to various shapes, sizes and types of spas. For example, lifting devices including mounting brackets adapted to be mounted to the side walls of a spa cannot easily be secured to a spa having a non-uniform external surface. This is the case for spas that are being constructed from artificial stones, as it is desirable for the artificial stones to have a natural looking appearance. Even more, the artificial stones being used are made of a light weight relatively soft material that is unable to bare the load of a bracket mounted thereon. Furthermore, few spa cover lifting devices are designed to operate on non-rectangular shaped spas, and those that can accommodate unconventional spa designs tend to be much higher in price.
- Therefore, a need exists to provide an improved spa cover lifting device that addresses one or more of the aforementioned concerns or problems.
- It is therefore an object of this invention to provide an improved spa cover lifting device that is simple in construction, inexpensive, and easy to install and operate.
- In one aspect, the present invention provides a spa assembly comprising a spa structure having a plurality of opposite sides extending upwardly from an under surface to define an opening at a top for holding water, a spa cover complementing the top of the spa structure formed by two parts joined along a folding joint, the spa cover sitting on the top of the spa, and a spa cover lifting device comprising a pair of brackets selectively engaged on opposite sides of the spa structure, a pivoting assembly having opposed side members each having an end pivotally mounted to one of the brackets, the spa cover lifting device selectively engaged with the spa structure in one of a first and a second position, when in the first position the brackets inserted under the spa engaged with the under surface thereof, when in the second position the brackets mounted on opposite sides of the spa structure, the pivoting assembly pivotal from a relaxed position to a deployed position, when in the relaxed position the side members engaged with the spa cover substantially in alignment with the folding joint, when in the deployed position the pivoting assembly raised away from the top of the spa structure in a substantially vertical orientation, and wherein one of the two parts of the spa cover is adapted to fold back over onto the other of the two parts at the folding joint remaining engaged with the side members to be removed from the top of the spa structure by the pivoting assembly pivoting from the relaxed position to the deployed position, the spa cover adapted to be suspended adjacent the spa structure when the pivoting assembly is in the deployed position.
- In another aspect, the present invention provides a spa cover lifting device for removing and replacing a spa cover formed by two parts joined along a folding joint from a top of a spa having a plurality of opposite sides, the lifting device comprising a pair of brackets selectively engageable on opposite sides of the spa in one of a first and a second position, the pair of brackets in the first position adapted to be engaged under the spa maintained in position by the weight of the spa, the pair of brackets in the second position adapted to be mounted on opposite sides of the spa, and a pivoting assembly having opposed side members each having an end pivotally mounted to one of the brackets, the pivoting assembly being pivotal from a relaxed position to a deployed position, when in the relaxed position the side members are adapted to engage the spa cover substantially in alignment with the folding joint, when in the deployed position the pivoting assembly raised away from the top of the spa structure in a substantially vertical orientation, and wherein the pivoting assembly is adapted to suspend the folded spa cover adjacent the spa structure.
- In another aspect, the present invention provides a bracket for use in a spa cover lifting device on a spa, comprising a substantially flat, elongated member with respective ends and defining a top and a bottom surface, a supporting member projecting from the top surface at one end of the elongated member, the supporting member having first and second attachment sites adapted to be pivotally engaged with a pivoting member of the spa cover lifting device, the first attachment site defining a first pivot axis substantially parallel to the elongated member and proximal to the top surface thereof, the second attachment site defining a second pivot axis substantially perpendicular to the elongated member, and wherein the bracket is selectively engageable to the spa in one of a first and second position, the bracket in the first position adapted to be inserted under the spa with the spa seated on the top surface of the elongated member and the supporting member adjacent a side of the spa, the bracket in the second position adapted to be mounted vertically to a side wall of the spa with the supporting member projecting away from the side wall.
- Further details of these and other aspects of the present invention will be apparent from the detailed description and figures included below.
- Reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, showing by way of illustration a preferred embodiment thereof and in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a spa cover lifting device supporting a folded spa cover in a raised position adjacent a spa end in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a side view of the spa cover lifting device supporting the folded spa cover shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a exploded view of the spa cover lifting device shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is an exploded view of a bracket of the spa cover lifting device horizontally positioned as shown inFIG. 1 ; and -
FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the bracket of the spa cover lifting device shown inFIG. 4 , in a vertical position in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. -
FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a preferred embodiment of a spa assembly generally designated byreference numeral 1. Thespa assembly 1 generally comprises a spacover lifting device 10, aspa 12 and aspa cover 14. The spacover lifting device 10 depicted in this exemplary embodiment incorporates features of the present invention. Thelifting device 10 is shown mounted to thespa 12 with afoldable spa cover 14. The term “spa” is used to generally describe a hot tub or bath facility with a whirlpool that is customarily used outside. Thespa 12 has a plurality of opposite sides, and more specifically, fourside walls 16 extending upwardly from an undersurface 17 to define a generally rectangular structure with atop 18. It should be understood that thespa 12 can be of various shapes and sizes without departing in breath and scope from the present invention. - The
spa cover 14 shown in its folded position inFIGS. 1 and 2 is designed to complement the spa shape and sit on thetop 18 of thespa 12 to insulate and protect the spa water. Thespa cover 14 is commonly provided in twoparts 20, preferably in halves, that are connected along afolding joint 22. The foldingjoint 22 is frequently formed by a flexible material. More particularly, the flexible casing material encapsulating the insulation within thespa cover 14 is sewn to form a seam between the two encapsulatedfoam parts 20. - Referring now to
FIG. 3 , a preferred embodiment of thelifting device 10 is illustrated. Thelifting device 10 generally comprises apivoting assembly 24 operatively attached at respective ends thereof 26 to a pair ofbrackets 28 for pivotal movement. Thepivoting assembly 24 is pivotally movable from a first position with thespa cover 14 seated on thetop 18 of thespa 12, to a second position with the spa cover folded over at thefolding joint 22 and raised adjacent the spa. Preferably, thepivoting assembly 24 in the second position supports thespa cover 14 such that it is suspended about thepivoting assembly 24 folded at thefolding joint 22 thereof. Thepivoting assembly 24 is designed to carry thespa cover 14 from a resting position on thetop 18 of thespa 12 to a raised position adjacent the spa as shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 . The raised position is preferably in a substantially vertical orientation adjacent one of theside walls 16 of thespa 12 to minimize space requirements. - It should be noted at this point that the
pivoting assembly 24 depicted in FIGS. 1 to 3 is merely one possible configuration thereof. Generally, thepivoting assembly 24 comprisesopposed side members 30 joined by acoupler 32 in a U-shaped formation. Theside members 30 are each pivotally mounted to one of thebrackets 28 at theirrespective ends 26. - More specifically, the
pivoting assembly 24 is preferably provided in multiple segments to form a kit so as to minimize the storage space required and thereby facilitate transportation of thelifting device 10. Thepivoting assembly 24 kit includes theside members 30 provided as three separate segments: a pair of upper L-shaped corners 34 joined to a pair of lower L-shaped corners 36 respectively byvertical couplers 38. Thecoupler 32 is adapted to be horizontally oriented, with respect to a flat surface on which thespa 12 is seated, and to join the pair of upper L-shaped corners 34. As clearly shown inFIG. 3 , the lower L-shaped corners 36 are positioned in a plane parallel to opposedside walls 16 of thespa 12 about which thebrackets 28 are mounted, and perpendicular to the plane in which the remaining segments of thepivoting assembly 24 are positioned. Furthermore, the lower L-shaped corners 36 rest on the surface on which thespa 12 is rested by means of respectiveadjustable stoppers 37. - Notably, the
side members 30 andcoupler 32 are tubular to favor a lightweight pivoting assembly 24. Thus, theopen ends 26 of thepivoting assembly 24, and more specifically of the lower L-shaped corners 36, are capped to prevent the entrance of debris or water therein and to yield a more aesthetically pleasing design. Caps 39 are preferably press-fit into theopen ends 26. - Therefore, the distance between the
side members 30 can be adjusted in accordance with the width of thespa cover 14 to permit thepivoting assembly 24 to connect with thebrackets 28 located in spaced relation at opposed sides of thespa 12. During installation, thepivoting assembly 24 is adjusted such that when in the first position thehorizontal coupler 32 is aligned with thefolding joint 20 of thespa cover 14, adjacent thereto. Thus, positioning thepivoting assembly 24 as such enables thespa cover 14 to be folded over thecoupler 32 for removal thereof, and to be suspended over thecoupler 32 for upright storage adjacent one side of thespa 12 when thepivoting assembly 24 is in the second position. Furthermore, the configuration of thepivoting assembly 24 having one end of the lower L-shaped corners 36 pivotally attached to thebrackets 28 respectively, as best shown inFIG. 3 , advantageously allows for thespa cover 14 to be minimally elevated during removal thereof. Thus, the design of theside members 30 allows for thespa cover 14 to be suspended proximal to thespa 12 and conveniently at a lower vertical position than would be the case if a straight side member were employed. - The multiple segments are adjusted and secured together during installation via fixation means. Particularly, the upper and lower L-shaped
corners holes 40 for receiving self tapping screws 42 that fixedly connect the horizontal andvertical couplers couplers corners - At this point it should be stated that the pivoting
assembly 24 can also be provided in another embodiment without thecoupler 32. Thus, the upper L-shapedcorners 34 can engage thespa cover 14 at the folding joint 22 allowing thelifting device 10 to function in a similar fashion as above-described. Preferably, in this alternative embodiment the folding joint 22 is provided with a sleeve (not shown) for receiving the free ends of the upper L-shapedcorners 34. - Now referring concurrently to
FIGS. 1 through 5 , thebrackets 28 of the spacover lifting device 10 can be seen both installed on thespa 12 and separately therefrom. In the preferred embodiment, the pair ofbrackets 28 are configured to be mounted on opposite sides of thespa 12 in one of a first and a second position. The pair ofbrackets 28 in the first position are horizontally oriented adapted to be inserted under thespa 12. The pair ofbrackets 28 in the second position are vertically oriented adapted to be mounted toopposite side walls 16 of thespa 12. Preferably, thebrackets 28 are vertically mounted to the base of theopposite side walls 16, proximal to the surface on which the spa is rested to keep the vertical position of thespa cover 14 when suspended to a minimum. - As illustrated in
FIGS. 1 and 2 , thebrackets 28 are configured to be mounted beneath the undersurface 17 thespa 12 at opposite sides thereof, such that thebrackets 28 are maintained in position by the weight of thespa 12 once the spa is filled with water. It should be understood that during installation, thebrackets 28 should be inserted under thespa 12 when it is empty. - It is preferable that the
brackets 28 are substantially identical and positioned in mirror relation to one another with respect to thespa 12; therefore, only onebracket 28 will be described in detail with the understanding that the same description applies to the other. - Referring concurrently to
FIGS. 4 and 5 , a preferred embodiment of abracket 28 for use in a spacover lifting device 10 is illustrated. Thebracket 28 comprises a substantially flat,elongated member 44 with respective ends 46, 48. Theelongated member 44 defines a top and abottom surface 50 and 52 respectively. Thebracket 28 further comprises a supportingmember 54 projecting from the top surface 50 at oneend 48 of theelongated member 44. The supportingmember 54 has first andsecond attachment sites 56 and 58 respectively adapted to be pivotally engaged with one of theside members 30 of the pivotingassembly 24 of the spacover lifting device 10. The first attachment site 56 defines a first pivot axis 60 substantially parallel to a plane defined by theelongated member 44 and proximal to the top surface 50 thereof. Thesecond attachment site 58 defines a second pivot axis 62 substantially perpendicular to the plane defined by theelongated member 44. - The
bracket 28 is selectively engageable with thespa 12 in one of a first and second position as depicted inFIGS. 4 and 5 respectively. Thebracket 28 in the first position is adapted to be inserted under thespa 12 with thespa 12 seated on the top surface 50 of theelongated member 44 and the supportingmember 54 adjacent aside wall 16 of thespa 12. Thebracket 28 in the second position is adapted to be mounted to aside wall 16 of thespa 12 with the supportingmember 54 projecting away from theside wall 16. In this exemplary embodiment thebracket 28 selectively engaged in the first position is horizontally oriented and selectively engaged in the second position is vertically oriented. - Still referring concurrently to
FIGS. 4 and 5 , it can be seen that the supportingmember 54 has a prismatic shape. Preferably, it is provided as an inverted U construction projecting from the top surface 50 of theelongated member 44. The supportingmember 44 includes a first, a second and athird section first section 64 projects vertically from oneend 48 of theelongated member 44. Thesecond section 66 projects horizontally from thefirst section 64 in parallel relation to theelongated member 44. Thethird section 68 extends substantially vertically from thesecond section 66 towards the top surface 50 in parallel relation to thefirst section 64. Thethird section 68 has ahorizontal extension 70 that rests flush on the top surface 50 of theelongated member 44 to reinforce the supportingmember 54. Theextension 70 is fixed to the top surface 50 by way of adhesive or other fixation means commonly known in the art. Preferably, the supportingmember 54 is an integral extension from theelongated member 44 such that thebracket 28 is substantially fabricated from a single piece of material bent into shape. The bracket design of the preferred embodiment is simple and compact. Thus, thebracket 28 can be inexpensively manufactured. - Furthermore, the first and
second attachment sites 56, and 58 are disposed on the first andsecond sections second attachment sites 56 and 58 are selectively engageable with one of theside members 30 of the pivotingassembly 24 by way of threadedfasteners 72. It should be understood that only one of the first andsecond attachment sites 56 and 58 is selectively engaged during installation of the spacover lifting device 10, the selection between the two depending on the desiredbracket 28 position. When thebracket 28 is in the first position, the first attachment site 56 is selectively engaged and when thebracket 28 is in the second position, thesecond attachment site 58 is selectively engaged. - More specifically, the first and
second attachment sites 56 and 58 definerespective apertures pin 78 in alignment with the selected one of the first and second pivoting axis 60 and 62 respectively. The threadedfasteners 72 as seen inFIGS. 4 and 5 include threadedpin 78 that is adapted for insertion through a pair of opposingcircumferential holes 80 defined at theend 26 of the lower L-shapedcorner 36 and through the selectedaperture holes 80 is perpendicular to the axial direction of thetubular corner 36. Also included is a pair ofspacers 82 withcentral holes 84 and semi-circular receivingportions 86 that is adapted to mate with thetubular corner 36 on opposite side thereof in alignment withholes 80. A pair ofwashers 88 and anut 90 are also included such that one of thewashers 88 is positioned between the head of thepin 78 and one of the spacers and the other is positioned between thenut 90 and the inside surface of thesecond section 66 of the supportingmember 54. Finally, a roundedpin head cap 92 is preferably provided to create a smooth surface by hiding the angular edges of thepin 78 head. Thepin head cap 92 also helps create an aesthetically pleasing design. - Still referring concurrently to
FIGS. 4 and 5 , it can be seen that theelongated member 44 of thebracket 28 is provided with a plurality ofapertures 94 for receiving fasteners (not shown) therethrough such that thebracket 28 can be mounted to aside wall 16 of thespa 12. Preferably, agasket 96 configured to complement the shape of theelongated member 44 of thebracket 28 is provided for mating flush with thebottom surface 52 thereof. Thegasket 96 is provided with a plurality ofapertures 98 for alignment withapertures 94 of theelongated member 44. Thus, thegasket 96 is adapted to be mounted between theside wall 16 of thespa 12 and thebottom surface 52 of thebracket 28 such that the fasteners are inserted through the alignedapertures gasket 96 acts as a protective layer for preserving theside wall 16 surface of thespa 12 and as a seal for keeping the fasteners (not shown) dry to prevent rust formation. - The
gasket 96 can also be used when thebracket 28 is selectively engaged beneath the undersurface 17 of thespa 12. Notably, thebracket 28 andgasket 96 do not need to be fastened via fasteners in this position as the weight of thespa 12 prevents movement thereof; therefore, thegasket 96 acts as a protective layer. Preferably, thegasket 96 is made from an elastomeric material to ensure sealing capabilities. The material selected is also preferably pliable. - Therefore, it can be seen from the above description that the spa cover lifting device is advantageous over prior art, designs. The lifting
device 10 is versatile such that it can be selectively engageable in a first or a second position on the spa, and can therefore be used with many different types of spas. Also, the liftingdevice 10 is simple in construction with a minimum number of overall parts, and is space efficient requiring less material for construction. Thus, the liftingdevice 10 is relatively inexpensive. Furthermore, the liftingdevice 10 is simple to install and operate. - The above description is meant to be exemplary only, and one skilled in the art will recognize that changes may be made to the embodiments described without department from the scope of the invention disclosed. Still other modifications which fall within the scope of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, in light of a review of this disclosure, and such modifications are intended to fall within the appended claims.
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1. A spa cover lifting device for removing and replacing a spa cover formed by two parts joined along a folding joint from a top of a spa having a plurality of opposite sides, the lifting device comprising:
a pair of brackets selectively engageable on opposite sides of the spa in one of a first and a second position, the pair of brackets in the first position adapted to be engaged under the spa maintained in position by the weight of the spa, the pair of brackets in the second position adapted to be mounted on opposite sides of the spa; and
a pivoting assembly having opposed side members each having an end pivotally mounted to one of the brackets, the pivoting assembly being pivotal from a relaxed position to a deployed position, when in the relaxed position the side members are adapted to engage the spa cover substantially in alignment with the folding joint, when in the deployed position the pivoting assembly raised away from the top of the spa structure in a substantially vertical orientation, and wherein the pivoting assembly is adapted to suspend the folded spa cover adjacent the spa structure.
2. The spa cover lifting device as defined in claim 1 , wherein the brackets are each comprised of a substantially flat, elongated member with respective ends defining a top and a bottom surface, and a supporting member projecting from the top surface at one end of the elongated member, the supporting member having first and second attachment sites adapted to be selectively engaged with the pivoting assembly.
3. The spa cover lifting device as defined in claim 2 , wherein the first attachment site defines a first pivot axis substantially parallel to the elongated member and proximal to the top surface thereof, and the second attachment site defines a second pivot axis substantially perpendicular to the elongated member.
4. The spa cover lifting device as defined in claim 1 , wherein the brackets selectively engaged in the first position are horizontally oriented and in the second position are vertically oriented.
5. The spa cover lifting device as defined in claim 1 , wherein the pivoting assembly has a U-shaped formation with L-shaped corners at respective ends thereof, the L-shaped corners extending in a plane parallel to the opposite sides of the spa engaged by the brackets.
6. The spa cover lifting device as defined in claim 1 , wherein the brackets are adapted to be mounted to the opposite sides of the spa by way of threaded fasteners.
7. A bracket for use in a spa cover lifting device on a spa, comprising:
a substantially flat, elongated member with respective ends and defining a top and a bottom surface;
a supporting member projecting from the top surface at one end of the elongated member, the supporting member having first and second attachment sites adapted to be pivotally engaged with a pivoting member of the spa cover lifting device, the first attachment site defining a first pivot axis substantially parallel to the elongated member and proximal to the top surface thereof, the second attachment site defining a second pivot axis substantially perpendicular to the elongated member, and
wherein the bracket is selectively engageable to the spa in one of a first and second position, the bracket in the first position adapted to be inserted under the spa with the spa seated on the top surface of the elongated member and the supporting member adjacent a side of the spa, the bracket in the second position adapted to be mounted to a side wall of the spa with the supporting member projecting away from the side wall.
8. The bracket as defined in claim 7 , wherein the first and second attachment sites include an aperture for selectively receiving a pin aligned with the selected one of the first and second pivoting axis to pivotally mount the pivoting member.
9. The bracket as defined in, claim 7 , wherein the supporting member is an integral extension from the elongated member.
10. A spa assembly comprising:
a spa structure having a plurality of opposite sides extending upwardly from an under surface to define an opening at a top for holding water;
a spa cover complementing the top of the spa structure formed by two parts joined along a folding joint, the spa cover sitting on the top of the spa;
a spa cover lifting device comprising a pair of brackets selectively engaged on opposite sides of the spa structure, a pivoting assembly having opposed side members each having an end pivotally mounted to one of the brackets, the spa cover lifting device selectively engaged with the spa structure in one of a first and a second position, when in the first position the brackets inserted under the spa engaged with the under surface thereof, when in the second position the brackets mounted on opposite sides of the spa structure, the pivoting assembly pivotal from a relaxed position to a deployed position, when in the relaxed position the side members engaged with the spa cover substantially in alignment with the folding joint, when in the deployed position the pivoting assembly raised away from the top of the spa structure in a substantially vertical orientation, and wherein one of the two parts of the spa cover is adapted to fold back over onto the other of the two parts at the folding joint remaining engaged with the side members to be removed from the top of the spa structure by the pivoting assembly pivoting from the relaxed position to the deployed position, the spa cover adapted to be suspended adjacent the spa structure when the pivoting assembly is in the deployed position.
11. The spa assembly as defined in claim 10 , wherein the brackets are each comprised of a substantially flat, elongated member with respective ends defining a top and a bottom surface, and a supporting member projecting from the top surface at one end of the elongated member, the supporting member having first and second attachment sites adapted to be selectively engaged with the pivoting assembly.
12. The spa assembly as defined in claim 11 , wherein the first attachment site defines a first pivot axis substantially parallel to the elongated member and proximal to the top surface thereof, and the second attachment site defines a second pivot axis substantially perpendicular to the elongated member.
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