A linear drain group

Abstract

A linear drain group of fluids from an environment having a collection channel of fluids to be drained includes a cover body, superimposed on the collection channel, and a plurality of support feet coupled to the cover body and arranged resting on the collection channel to support the weight of the cover body. A discharge unit has a drain hole located on the bottom of the collection channel and shaped to allow drainage of the flow of fluids. The collection channel has a plurality of shaped reliefs emerging from the bottom so as to provide the support feet with a base in elevation with respect to the bottom. The shaped reliefs are arranged in succession on at least two parallel orders and a plurality of areas of the bottom are interposed between each order to limit the overall dimensions of the reliefs.

Claims

1. A linear drain group of fluids from an environment having a collection channel (3) of fluids to be drained, the linear drain group comprising: a cover body (5) superimposed on said collection channel (3) and shaped to obtain an aesthetic cover thereof, said cover body (5) being shaped to allow a flow of the fluids to be drained to said collection channel (3); a plurality of support feet (6) coupled to said cover body (5) and arranged resting on said collection channel (3) to support a weight of at least said cover body (5); and a drain hole (7) located on a bottom (10) of said collection channel (3) and shaped to allow a drainage of the flow of fluids, wherein said collection channel (3) comprises a plurality of shaped reliefs (15) emerging from said bottom (10) of said collection channel (3) so as to provide said plurality of support feet (6) with a base in elevation with respect to said bottom (10) of said collection channel (3), said shaped reliefs (15) being arranged in succession in at least two parallel orders, a plurality of areas (16) of said bottom (10) being interposed between said shaped reliefs (15) of each said order so as to limit overall dimensions of said shaped reliefs (15) on said bottom (10) of said collection channel (3).

2. The linear drain group according to claim 1, wherein said shaped reliefs (15) are arranged in a quincunx arrangement.

3. The linear drain group according to claim 1, wherein said plurality of shaped reliefs (15) have shapes as said collection channel (3).

4. The linear drain group according to claim 1, wherein said plurality of shaped reliefs are elements permanently coupled to said bottom of said collection channel.

5. The linear drain group according to claim 1, wherein said support feet (6) are coupled to said cover body (5) with screws (12) so as to allow a continuous adjustment of a height of said cover body (5).

6. The linear drain group according to claim 1, wherein said bottom (10) of said collection channel (3) is inclined so as to direct the flow of said fluids towards said drain hole (7).

7. The linear drain group according to claim 1, wherein said cover body comprises at least one tray.

8. The linear drain group according to claim 7, wherein said cover body comprises at least one aesthetic coating element adapted to be arranged in said tray.

9. The linear drain group according to claim 1, wherein said cover body (5) comprises at least one through hole (23).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] Further features and advantages of the invention will become more evident in light of the detailed description of a preferred but not exclusive embodiment of a linear drain group of a shower according to the invention, illustrated by way of non-limiting example with the aid of the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0035] FIG. 1 depicts an axonometric exploded view of a linear drain group according to the invention;

[0036] FIG. 2 depicts a section of the linear drain group of FIG. 1 in an axonometric view.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SOME PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0037] With reference to the aforementioned figures, a linear drain group 1 of fluids from an environment is described herein, such as a shower, having a collection channel 3 of fluids to be drained.

[0038] In particular, it comprises a cover body 5, a plurality of support feet 6 and a drain hole 7 located on the bottom 10 of the collection channel 3 and shaped to allow the flow of the fluids to be drained.

[0039] Obviously, the number of drain holes present should not be considered limiting for different embodiments of the invention.

[0040] According to the embodiment of the invention which is described, the aforementioned bottom 10 of the collection channel 3 is inclined so as to have a slope such as to direct the flow of fluids towards the drain hole 7.

[0041] Advantageously, the inclination of the bottom 10 allows a rapid flow of the fluids to be drained so as to limit stagnation inside the channel 3. However, the execution of the bottom of the collection channel is not to be understood in a limiting sense for different variants of the invention where, for example, it is a horizontal plane.

[0042] According to an aspect of the invention, the cover body 5 is superimposed on the collection channel 3 and is shaped to obtain the aesthetic cover thereof, i.e., the visible part of the drain group 1. Furthermore, such a cover body 5 is shaped to allow the flow of fluids to be drained towards the channel 3.

[0043] According to the described embodiment, the fluids to be drained flow to the sides of the cover body 5. Obviously, such an aspect should not be considered limiting for different embodiments of the invention, where, for example, the fluids to be drained flow towards the channel through openings present in the cover body itself.

[0044] According to another aspect of the invention, the support feet 6 are coupled to the cover body 5 and are arranged on the collection channel 3 to support the weight of the cover body 5 itself and of further loads in operation.

[0045] According to the described embodiment, the feet 6 are coupled to the cover body 5 by screw means 12 so as to allow a continuous adjustment of the height of the cover body 5 itself.

[0046] Advantageously, the possibility of continuously adjusting the height of the support feet 6 makes it possible to easily arrange the cover body 5 at the floor level of the shower tray, avoiding the presence of rises or cracks such that there is a risk of injury to users.

[0047] Still advantageously, the presence of screw means 12 allows the cover body 5 to be positioned at the desired height regardless of the thickness thereof.

[0048] Obviously, such an aspect must not be considered limiting for different embodiments of the invention where, for example, the height of the cover body is adjusted by means of telescopic elements or in the case where the support feet adjust the height by discrete levels.

[0049] According to a further aspect of the invention, the collection channel 3 comprises a plurality of shaped reliefs 15 emerging from the bottom 10 of the collection channel 3 so as to provide the support feet 6 with a base in elevation with respect to the aforementioned bottom 10 of the channel 3.

[0050] Furthermore, such shaped reliefs 15 are arranged in succession on at least two parallel orders and a plurality of areas 16 of the bottom 10 of the collection channel 3 are interposed between the shaped reliefs 15 of each order.

[0051] According to the embodiment of the invention which is described, such reliefs 15 are shapes, made for example by moulding, of the collection channel 3. However, the execution of the shaped reliefs is a feature which should not be understood in a limiting sense for different variants of the invention where, for example, they are additional elements stably coupled to the bottom of the collection channel.

[0052] Advantageously, the shaped reliefs 15 are arranged to eliminate, or at least limit, the bending of the cover body 5 following the application of loads in operation.

[0053] Furthermore, the reliefs 15 of the invention have limited overall dimensions and this still allows, advantageously, to minimize the reduction of the hydraulic capacity of the collection channel 3 compared to the known equivalent drainage systems.

[0054] Still advantageously, the shaping of the reliefs 15 emerging from the bottom 10 of the channel 3 allows to eliminate, or at least limit, the risk of obstruction of the fluid flow due to the blocking of residues transported by the fluids themselves.

[0055] In addition, the presence of the areas 16 of the bottom 10 interposed with the shaped reliefs 15 still allows, advantageously, to minimize the overall space occupied by the reliefs 15 themselves in order to reduce the hydraulic capacity of the collection channel 3 as little as possible.

[0056] According to the embodiment of the invention which is described, the shaped reliefs 15 are arranged in offset rows such as, for example, according to a quincunx arrangement.

[0057] Advantageously, the arrangement of the reliefs 15, or part thereof, in offset rows allows to reduce the density thereof inside the bottom of the collection channel 3, in order to further minimize the reduction of hydraulic capacity of the latter, without compromising the bending resistance of the cover body 5.

[0058] As regards the cover body, according to the embodiment of the invention which is described, the cover body 5 comprises through holes 23.

[0059] Advantageously, the through holes 23 allow to obtain a lower-weight cover body 5 and, given the use of a lower amount of material, to reduce the manufacturing costs of the drain group 1.

[0060] Obviously, the presence of the through holes and the number thereof are features which should not be understood in a limiting sense for different variants of the invention.

[0061] Furthermore, according to an embodiment variant of the invention not shown in the figures, the cover body comprises a tray and/or an aesthetic coating typically, but not necessarily, tiles adapted to be arranged in the tray itself.

[0062] Advantageously, the tray and coating make it easier to install the drain group. Still advantageously, the tray allows to receive any coating resting thereon.

[0063] However, the embodiment of the cover body is a feature which should not be understood in a limiting sense for different variants of the invention where, for example, it is made in a single body.

[0064] In light of the foregoing, it is understood that the linear drain group of the invention achieves all the intended objects.

[0065] In particular, the drain group of the invention allows to minimize the reduction of the hydraulic capacity of the collection channel.

[0066] Furthermore, it allows to limit, if not eliminate, the residues transported by the fluids drained and retained in the collection channel.

[0067] In addition, the drain group of the invention allows to avoid, or at least reduce, the bending of the cover body due to the loads in operation.

[0068] Finally, the discharge unit of the invention allows to adjust the height of the cover body, so as to arrange it at the level of the floor surface, regardless of the thickness of the body itself.

[0069] The invention might be subject to many changes and variants, which are all included in the appended claims. Moreover, all the details and steps may furthermore be replaced by other technically equivalent elements, and the materials may be different depending on the needs, without departing from the protection scope of the invention defined by the appended claims.