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DRAINAGE SYSTEM AND DRAIN
20210388581 · 2021-12-16 ·

Drainage systems are limited in performance and difficult to maintain. A drainage system is therefore specified, comprising the following: at least one infiltration device (10, 40) adapted to receive fluid; a collecting device (30) which is in fluid communication with the at least one infiltration device (10, 40) and is adapted to receive fluid from the at least one infiltration device (10, 40) and to discharge it to a fluid system (4), wherein a gateway device (52) is provided, which is adapted to receive and transmit sensor data to a receiving unit (60); at least one sensor (6, 6′, 7, 11, 11′, 14, 31, 31′, 32, 33, 41, 44, 42, 45) is provided, which is communicatively connected to the gateway device (52) for providing sensor data.

Partial blockage detection using backwater valve

The present disclosure describes systems and apparatus for detecting an impending sewer backup by detecting fluid undulations of predetermined magnitude inside a main body of a backwater valve. When at least a predetermined number of fluid undulations of predetermined magnitude are detected within a predetermined time period, an alarm can be triggered. Such undulations can be detected by monitoring a buoyant gate in a normally-open backwater valve to detecting instances of movement of the gate from a lowered position in which fluid flow from an inlet through the backwater valve is unobstructed by the gate toward but stopping short of a raised position in which the gate closes the inlet to obstruct fluid flow through the valve. For example, a sensor can be carried on the gate to detect movement of the gate. Alternatively, fluid levels inside the main body can be monitored directly.

Partial blockage detection using backwater valve

The present disclosure describes systems and apparatus for detecting an impending sewer backup by detecting fluid undulations of predetermined magnitude inside a main body of a backwater valve. When at least a predetermined number of fluid undulations of predetermined magnitude are detected within a predetermined time period, an alarm can be triggered. Such undulations can be detected by monitoring a buoyant gate in a normally-open backwater valve to detecting instances of movement of the gate from a lowered position in which fluid flow from an inlet through the backwater valve is unobstructed by the gate toward but stopping short of a raised position in which the gate closes the inlet to obstruct fluid flow through the valve. For example, a sensor can be carried on the gate to detect movement of the gate. Alternatively, fluid levels inside the main body can be monitored directly.

Backwater valve with control linkage
11346097 · 2022-05-31 ·

A backwater valve has a valve body, and a valve member pivotally movable about a pivot axis between an open position away from the valve body and a closed position covering the valve body. A control linkage is provided with at least one of a float or a counterweight in communication with the valve member via the control linkage to modify operation of the valve member.

Backwater valve with control linkage
11346097 · 2022-05-31 ·

A backwater valve has a valve body, and a valve member pivotally movable about a pivot axis between an open position away from the valve body and a closed position covering the valve body. A control linkage is provided with at least one of a float or a counterweight in communication with the valve member via the control linkage to modify operation of the valve member.

Anti-rat valve and flap therefor
11320057 · 2022-05-03 · ·

An anti-rat flap member for sewer/draining pipe check is removably attached to the valve body. The valve body defines an interior volume therein which is preferably substantially open and unobstructed (except for the flap member). The flap member acts both as a seal to prevent the back-flow of sewage/drainage water and is normally in a closed position to prevent the passage of rats. The flap member comprises a row of sharp projections attached by known means (such as integrally molded, glued, rivetted or screwed) to the outermost side of the flap member facing the downstream section of the valve. The projections must be at an angle to the surface of the sheet, preferably at an angle which will prevent the rodent from gnawing and biting or even lifting the flap member with their mouth.

Check cover assemblies for backflow prevention assemblies with integrated test cock protection shroud
11719352 · 2023-08-08 · ·

A check cover assembly for a backflow prevention (BFP) assembly including a dome-shaped base with an upstanding shroud, wherein the shroud forms an inner area configured to receive a test cock to support and protect the test cock. The shroud forms a gap for accessing the test cock to selectively open and close the test cock while installed in the inner area. The base forms a passageway from the inner area into the BFP assembly configured so that when the test cock is open, a pressure reading of a pressure zone in the BFP assembly can be taken via the test cock. A retention fork is in a slit formed in the shroud so that the test cock is captured in the inner area but the test cock can be removed from and inserted into the inner area without rotation when the retention fork is removed from the slit.

Check cover assemblies for backflow prevention assemblies with integrated test cock protection shroud
11719352 · 2023-08-08 · ·

A check cover assembly for a backflow prevention (BFP) assembly including a dome-shaped base with an upstanding shroud, wherein the shroud forms an inner area configured to receive a test cock to support and protect the test cock. The shroud forms a gap for accessing the test cock to selectively open and close the test cock while installed in the inner area. The base forms a passageway from the inner area into the BFP assembly configured so that when the test cock is open, a pressure reading of a pressure zone in the BFP assembly can be taken via the test cock. A retention fork is in a slit formed in the shroud so that the test cock is captured in the inner area but the test cock can be removed from and inserted into the inner area without rotation when the retention fork is removed from the slit.

ULTRA-LARGE HORIZONTAL SEEPAGE TEST SYSTEM WITH INTELLIGENT GRADED LOADING AND VARIABLE SEEPAGE PATH

An ultra-large horizontal seepage test system with intelligent graded loading and variable seepage path is provided, which includes a water storage system, a water pressure system, a horizontal seepage test system and an intelligent loading and control system. The water storage system, the water pressure system and the horizontal seepage test system are connected in sequence, and the water pressure system is used to apply a water pressure and a vertical pressure to a test piece to be tested in the horizontal seepage test system. An outlet valve of the horizontal seepage test system is connected to the water storage system, and the intelligent loading and control system is used to control operations of electrical components of the water pressure system and the horizontal seepage test system. With the test system, a water head pressure can be loaded intelligently, and an infiltration angle of water inflow can be adjusted.

ULTRA-LARGE HORIZONTAL SEEPAGE TEST SYSTEM WITH INTELLIGENT GRADED LOADING AND VARIABLE SEEPAGE PATH

An ultra-large horizontal seepage test system with intelligent graded loading and variable seepage path is provided, which includes a water storage system, a water pressure system, a horizontal seepage test system and an intelligent loading and control system. The water storage system, the water pressure system and the horizontal seepage test system are connected in sequence, and the water pressure system is used to apply a water pressure and a vertical pressure to a test piece to be tested in the horizontal seepage test system. An outlet valve of the horizontal seepage test system is connected to the water storage system, and the intelligent loading and control system is used to control operations of electrical components of the water pressure system and the horizontal seepage test system. With the test system, a water head pressure can be loaded intelligently, and an infiltration angle of water inflow can be adjusted.