A drain pipe insert arrangement and a system of such arrangements

a technology of drain pipe and insert arrangement, which is applied in the direction of sewer system, sewerage structure, tableware washing/rinsing machine, etc., can solve the problems of increasing water damage in modern buildings, cumbersome process of creating drains,

Inactive Publication Date: 2019-02-28
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Benefits of technology

The invention is a drain insert arrangement that can be used in a variety of situations, including in floor drainages. It solves the problem of having to use a separate valve and connector to prevent water from rising and damaging the floor. The arrangement includes a deformable element that allows for an angling or tilting of the connector in relation to the drain pipe, and a locking mechanism that prevents the valve from loosening or becoming dislodged. Additionally, an adhesive is used to create a seal between the connector and the floor to prevent water from entering the space between them. Overall, this arrangement provides a convenient and reliable solution for draining water from floors and other structures.

Problems solved by technology

The emergence of damage by water in modern buildings is an increasing problem, especially since many household appliances uses water to perform their tasks.
Creating the drain can however be a cumbersome process involving moulding and to achieve a drain that lies flush with the floor requires knowledge of the type and thickness of floor that is to be used in the room, something that is not always known at early stages of building.

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[0035]FIG. 4a-4b discloses a second embodiment having essentially the same connector 2 as the preferred embodiment described above, but with a second type of valve 3′. In this embodiment, the valve 3′ comprises deformable holding devices in the form of holder flanges 31′ that provide the same holding function as the holders 26 described above, and that may be changed for such holders 26 without requiring any other modifications. The valve 3′ also has a bottom section 32′ that may comprise either a water trap or a valve to prevent undesired odours or water to rise up through the drain 4 when the drain insert arrangement 1 is mounted. The connector 2 also comprises a locking mechanism 27 (see below) that may cooperate with the valve 3 to hold it in place. The deformable element of the connector 2 is in this embodiment the drain pipe insert 21 itself, preferably having an upper diameter d1 at the upper end and a lower diameter d2 in the lower end, where the lower diameter d2 is larger ...

third embodiment

[0036]FIG. 5a-5b disclose a third embodiment with the same connector 2 as described above but with a third type of valve 3″. This third valve 3″ comprises a valve 32″ with a sealing membrane that acts as a seal to prevent water from rising up in the pipe 4 and that also having a drain holder 33″ that holds a lower part of the third valve 3″ against the inner circumference of the connector 2. The connector 2 also has the holders 26 that serve to hold the valve 3 in place, and the third valve 3″ has a strainer 34″ with holes through which overflow water can flow into an outer passage 38″ created between an outer circumference of the valve 3″ and the inner circumference of the drain pipe insert 21 of the connector. The valve 3″ also has a central opening 35″ that may receive larger quantities of water, or that may alternatively be connected to a pipe or tube from a kitchen appliance or a sink or similar that empties fluid into the drain pipe 4 via the valve 3″ and connector 2.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to an drain insert arrangement for a building having a drain pipe, comprising a connector (2) having an elongated hollow drain pipe insert (21) having a lower end (23) for insertion into a drain pipe and an upper end (22), a sealing flange (24) for creating a seal against a floor surrounding the drain pipe, the sealing flange (24) further being arranged on said upper end (22) and extending radially from the insert (21), the connector further comprising at least one deformable element (25, 21) arranged on the drain pipe insert (21), and a locking mechanism (27) which is configured for cooperating with a corresponding locking mechanism in a valve which can be mounted in the connector thereby locking the valve in place inside the drain pipe insert (21) of the connector. The invention also relates to a drain insert arrangement system.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates to a drain insert arrangement for a building having a drain pipe.BACKGROUND[0002]The emergence of damage by water in modern buildings is an increasing problem, especially since many household appliances uses water to perform their tasks. Traditionally, an insert has been placed on the floor underneath refrigerators, dishwashers and washing machines to collect leakage and make its presence known by directing the water to the front of the appliance where it can be spotted.[0003]When planning and building new houses, it is desirable to include a floor drain through which leakage can be evacuated in any rooms that have appliances that use water. Creating the drain can however be a cumbersome process involving moulding and to achieve a drain that lies flush with the floor requires knowledge of the type and thickness of floor that is to be used in the room, something that is not always known at early stages of building.[0004]Overflow drai...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E03F5/04E03F5/042
CPCE03F5/0407E03F5/042E03F2005/0417A47L15/4212
InventorGERGER, PATRIK
OwnerFOOLPROOF