Frame joint for an above-ground pool

Abstract

A joint for an above-ground pool frame is disclosed. A variety of above-ground pool types are considered. Above-ground pools must be assembled before use and disassembled after use in a lengthy and time-consuming process to be stored properly and maintain modularity. The presently disclosed joint can ease the assembly and disassembly processes. The pool can comprise a plurality of joints configured to join at least the two or more horizontal support members through insertion. The presently disclosed joint can comprise at least a portion cutaway configured to laterally receive at least one horizontal support member from two or more horizontal support members. The presently disclosed joint can also be configured to receive at least one vertical support member. This and other embodiments are disclosed herein.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.