Swimming pool cleaner head mounting ring

Abstract

In combination with a swimming pool cleaner having a head portion with a multi-flange exterior surface defined by alternating grooved sections formed between the flanges, a device for mounting a set of two suction wings, respectively, to each side of the head portion that assist in the accumulation and collection of dirt and debris and offers stability to the vacuum head as it is moved along the pool surface. The device, which is generally oval shaped and flat, is adapted to be deformed and dimensioned for tight fitting containment and retention within one of the grooved sections. The device is fabricated from a single piece of material and includes integrally formed and laterally extending first and second hinged portions adapted to be replaceably affixed to the suction wings, respectively.

1 . In combination with a swimming pool cleaner having a head portion with a multi-flanged exterior surface with alternating grooved sections formed between said flanges, a device for mounting first and second suction wings to each side of said head portion that assists in the accumulation and collection of dirt and debris, comprising: 
 a mounting ring adapted to be deformed and seated in tight fitting containment and retention within one of said grooved sections, said mounting ring having laterally extending and integrally formed first and second hinge portions adapted to be replaceably attached to said first and second suction wings, respectively.    
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said hinge portions are attached to said first and second suction wings with a plurality of nuts and bolts.  
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 1  comprised of resilient elastic material.  
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said hinge portions enable bendable vertical movement of said first and second suction wings.  
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said hinge portions are integrally formed with said mounting ring in a fixed angled relationship, with said first and second suction wings, respectively.  
   
   
       6 . In combination with a swimming pool cleaner having a head portion with a flanged exterior surface with alternating spaces formed between said flanges, a device for mounting first and second suction wings to each side of said head portion that assists in the accumulation and collection of dirt and debris, comprising: 
 a mounting ring fabricated of a single piece of material adapted to be deformed and seated in tight fitting containment and retention within one of said spaces, said mounting ring having laterally extending and integrally formed first and second hinge portions adapted to be replaceably attached to said first and second suction wings, respectively.