DEWATERING SYSTEM FOR DEEP EXCAVATION SITES

Abstract

A dewatering system for excavation sites that have a depth of greater than seventy feet. The dewatering system of the present invention includes a first dewatering pump wherein the first dewatering pump is placed in a depression below ground level at the bottom of an excavation site. The first dewatering pump has an outlet hose operably coupled thereto wherein the outlet hose is operably coupled to an inline adapter module at the opposing end of the outlet hose from the first dewatering pump. The inline adapter module includes a connection element wherein the connection element is configured to be operably coupled to the outlet hose. The connection element is operably coupled to a pump member of the inline adapter utilizing an adapter member. The pump member of the inline adapter module provides additional pumping capacity to the dewatering system. A collection member is operably coupled to the inline adapter module.

Claims

1. A dewatering system that is configured to provide dewatering of an excavation site having a depth of greater than seventy feet wherein the dewatering system comprises: a first dewatering pump, said first dewatering pump being located in a depression below ground level at a bottom of the excavation site, said first dewatering pump having a pumping capacity for moving water through an outlet hose, said outlet hose being operably coupled to said first dewatering pump, said outlet hose having a first end and a second end, said outlet hose being coupled to said first dewatering pump at said first end of said outlet hose; an inline adapter module, said inline adapter module being operably coupled to said second end of said outlet hose, said inline adapter module having a first end and a second end, said inline adapter module having a connection element at the first end thereof, said connection element configured to be operably coupled to said second end of said outlet hose, said connection element being operably coupled to an adapter member, said adapter member configured to facilitate an operable connection with a pump member of the inline adapter module, said pump member configured to provide additional pumping capacity to the dewatering system.

2. The dewatering system configured to provide dewatering of an excavation site having a depth of greater than seventy feet as recited in claim 1, wherein said inline adapter module further includes a hose connection member, said hoe connection member being located at said second end of said inline adapter module.

3. The dewatering system configured to provide dewatering of an excavation site having a depth of greater than seventy feet as recited in claim 2, and further including a second outlet hose, said second outlet hose having a first end and a second end, said first end of said second outlet hose being operably coupled to said hose connection member.

4. The dewatering system configured to provide dewatering of an excavation site having a depth of greater than seventy feet as recited in claim 3, and further including a collection element, said collection element being operably coupled to said second end of said second outlet hose.

5. The dewatering system configured to provide dewatering of an excavation site having a depth of greater than seventy feet as recited in claim 4, wherein the pump member of said inline adapter module provides additional pumping capacity to the dewatering system.

6. The dewatering system configured to provide dewatering of an excavation site having a depth of greater than seventy feet as recited in claim 5, wherein said first dewatering pump and said inline adapter module are powered by two hundred and forty volt power supply.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] A more complete understanding of the present invention may be had by reference to the following Detailed Description and appended claims when taken in conjunction with the accompanying Drawings wherein:

[0014] FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic view of the system of the present invention; and

[0015] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the inline adapter module of the present invention; and

[0016] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the first dewatering pump of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] Referring now to the drawings submitted herewith, wherein various elements depicted therein are not necessarily drawn to scale and wherein through the views and figures like elements are referenced with identical reference numerals, there is illustrated a dewatering system 100 constructed according to the principles of the present invention.

[0018] An embodiment of the present invention is discussed herein with reference to the figures submitted herewith. Those skilled in the art will understand that the detailed description herein with respect to these figures is for explanatory purposes and that it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that alternative embodiments are plausible. By way of example but not by way of limitation, those having skill in the art in light of the present teachings of the present invention will recognize a plurality of alternate and suitable approaches dependent upon the needs of the particular application to implement the functionality of any given detail described herein, beyond that of the particular implementation choices in the embodiment described herein. Various modifications and embodiments are within the scope of the present invention.

[0019] It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limited to the particular methodology, materials, uses and applications described herein, as these may vary. Furthermore, it is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be noted that as used herein and in the claims, the singular forms a, an and the include the plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to an element is a reference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art. All conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, the word or should be understood as having the definition of a logical or rather than that of a logical exclusive or unless the context clearly necessitates otherwise. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed to express approximation should be so understood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0020] References to one embodiment, an embodiment, exemplary embodiments, and the like may indicate that the embodiment(s) of the invention so described may include a particular feature, structure or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure or characteristic.

[0021] Referring in particular to the Figures submitted herewith, the dewatering system 100 includes a first dewatering pump 10. The first dewatering pump 10 is a submersible pump that is power by two hundred and forty volts. The first dewatering pump is configured to be placed in depression 15 at the bottom of an excavation site. The depression 15 is below ground level 99 so as to facilitate the accumulation of water therein. It should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the first dewatering pump 10 could be provided in various pumping capacities. Additionally, it should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the first dewatering pump 10 could be powered utilizing alternate power sources.

[0022] The first dewatering pump 10 has operably coupled thereto an outlet hose 20. The outlet hose 20 is operably coupled to the first dewatering pump 10 utilizing suitable durable techniques. The outlet hose 20 is manufactured from suitable flexible tubing such as but not limited to rubber tubing. While it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the outlet hose 20 could be provided in various diameters, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention the outlet hose 20 is three inches in diameter. The outlet hose 20 includes a first end 21 and a second end 22 wherein the first end 21 is operably coupled to the first dewatering pump 10.

[0023] The second end 22 of the outlet hose 20 is operably coupled to the connection element 45 of the inline adapter module 40. The inline adapter module 40 is operable to provide an increase in the pressure of the water flow exiting the second end 22 of the outlet hose 20. The connection element 45 is configured to be operably coupled to the three inch outlet hose 20, in particular the second end thereof. The connection element 45 employs the necessary mechanical elements releasably secure thereto the second end 22 of the outlet hose 20. While the connection element 45 is configured to have a three inch hose operably coupled thereto, it should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the connection element could be configured to couple to alternate diameters of hoses.

[0024] The connection element 45 is operably coupled to the adapter member 42. The adapter member 42 functions to mechanically couple the connection element 45 to the pump member 41 of the inline adapter module 40. The adapter member 42 is mechanically and sealably coupled to the connection element 45 and pump member 41 utilizing suitable durable techniques. The inline adapter module 40 includes pump member 41 wherein the pump member 41 is configured to move water at a gallons per minute rate dictated by the capacity of the pump member 41. The pump member 41 in a preferred embodiment of the present invention is operated by two hundred and forty volt electrical supply. The pump member 41 functions to boost the pressure and as such the gallons per minute flow rate of the dewatering system 100. It is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the pump member 41 could be provided in alternate capacities as needed based on the depth of the excavation.

[0025] The pump member 41 includes hose connection member 47 distally located from the adapter member 42. The hose connection member 47 is operably coupled to the second outlet hose 50. The second outlet hose 50 includes a second end 52 wherein the second end 52 is operably coupled to collection element 60. Collection element 60 is any suitable container that is configured to receive an retain water being extracted by the dewatering system 100. It should be understood that the collection element 60 could be provided in alternate styles and capacities. The dewatering system 100 provides a water pressure proximate the second end 52 of approximately forty to forty five psi in order to facilitate removal of water from an excavation site that has a depth greater than seventy feet.

[0026] In the preceding detailed description, reference has been made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments, and certain variants thereof, have been described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It is to be understood that other suitable embodiments may be utilized and that logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. The description may omit certain information known to those skilled in the art. The preceding detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be limited to the specific forms set forth herein, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents, as can be reasonably included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.