Groove holding apparatus, drainage system and method

Abstract

According to different embodiments, the trough holding device (200) can have: a holding receptacle (102) having a first coupling region (102k) and a holding region (102a) for holding a drain trough extending along a direction; a holding seat (104) having a second coupling region (104k); wherein the first coupling region (102k) and the second coupling region (104k) form a hinge (106) assembled, which provides the holding receptacle (102) and the holding seat (104) with a rotational freedom (111) relative to each other along the direction; a locking device (108) designed to, in a first state, block the rotational freedom (111) so that the holding receptacle (102) and the holding seat (104) are locked to each other, and in a second state, release the rotational freedom (111) so that the holding receptacle (102) and the holding seat (104) can move relative to each other.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Different embodiments relate to tank holding devices, drainage systems, and methods. Background Technology

[0002] Drainage systems are typically used for water drainage, such as for surface drainage. While one-piece drainage channels are fast and designed with minimal overhead costs, their application is limited because they require particularly favorable terrain and structurally weaken the foundation. Therefore, vertical functional separation is increasingly being adopted, separating the water-absorbing components closer to the surface from the more space-consuming components for water transport. This functional separation reduces structural weakening of the foundation and facilitates terrain leveling.

[0003] However, this also involves a large number of components, which complicates the specific device for surface hydrophobicity. Therefore, when burying a drainage system, temporary supports are usually made to hold the drainage system in place.

[0004] As can be intuitively understood from different implementation methods, the manufacture of these temporary supports is very time-consuming, requires specialized (skilled and experienced) professionals, has limited accuracy and alignment capabilities, and is virtually impossible to correct afterwards. In particular, achieving accurate orientation of components close to the surface on the three main axes is costly. For example, suitable professionals are not always available, necessitating the tolerance of reduced performance due to the precision of the drainage system. Summary of the Invention

[0005] According to various embodiments, trench holding devices, drainage systems, and methods are provided that can eliminate the need for temporary frames or require at least a small amount of temporary frame construction. According to various embodiments, trench holding devices provide a low-cost and less complex mechanism for terrain leveling, which obviously allows for the most accurate possible orientation (height and / or azimuth orientation) with minimal expenditure and also improves the overall quality of the drainage system. For example, this makes it easier for trench holding devices to compensate for ground undulations, drain water against the terrain slope, form sloping channels, and / or bury collection pipes so deep that they are subjected to the least possible erosion load. Intuitively, components near the surface are oriented in the direction the surface to be drained is directed, while components for water delivery are oriented with an optimal gradient, which does not necessarily have to extend parallel to the surface to be drained. Attached Figure Description

[0006] The attached diagram shows

[0007] Figure 1 A schematic side view or cross-sectional view of a drainage system according to different embodiments is shown;

[0008] Figures 2 to 5 , Figure 8 and Figure 10 Different schematic views of the slot holding device according to different embodiments are shown respectively;

[0009] Figure 6 A schematic side view or cross-sectional view of the clamping device according to different embodiments is shown;

[0010] Figure 7 A schematic perspective view of the clip according to different embodiments is shown;

[0011] Figure 9 , Figure 14 and Figure 15 Different schematic views of the drainage system according to different embodiments are shown respectively;

[0012] Figure 11 A schematic perspective view of the anti-loosening bolt according to different embodiments is shown;

[0013] Figure 12 A schematic perspective view of a clamping plate according to different embodiments is shown;

[0014] Figure 13 A schematic perspective view of the retaining and receiving portion according to different embodiments is shown;

[0015] Figure 16 and Figure 17 Schematic side views or cross-sectional views of the slot holding device according to different embodiments are shown respectively;

[0016] Figures 18 to 20 and Figure 25 Schematic perspective views of drainage systems according to different embodiments are shown respectively;

[0017] Figure 21 Schematic perspective views of the spacer according to different embodiments are shown; and

[0018] Figures 22 to 24 Different schematic views of the components of the drainage system according to different embodiments are shown. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The following detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings, which form part of the description and illustrate particular embodiments in which the invention can be practiced for illustrative purposes. Accordingly, directional terms such as, for example, “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “rear,” “front,” “rear,” etc., are used with reference to the orientation of the described figures(s). Because components of the embodiments can be positioned in multiple different orientations, directional terms are used for illustrative purposes and are not intended to be limiting in any way. It is self-evident that other embodiments are utilized and structural or logical changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. It is self-evident that features of the different exemplary embodiments described herein can be combined with each other, unless otherwise specifically stated. The following detailed description is therefore not to be construed as limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims.

[0020] Within the scope of this document, the terms “connection,” “link,” “placement,” and “coupled” will be used to describe direct and indirect connections, direct or indirect links, and direct or indirect couplings. In the accompanying drawings, identical or similar elements are given the same reference numerals, wherever it is appropriate. According to various embodiments, the terms “coupled” or “coupled” are understood in the sense of (e.g., mechanical and / or hydrostatic), such as direct or indirect connections and / or interactions. Multiple elements may, for example, be coupled to each other along an interaction chain, along which interactions such as mechanical and / or hydrostatic interactions may be replaced, such as fluids (thus also referred to as coupling by means of conductive fluids) or forces. According to various embodiments, “connection” can be understood in the sense of mechanical (e.g., physical or material) coupling, such as by means of direct physical contact. Connections can be designed to transmit mechanical interactions (e.g., forces, torques, etc.).

[0021] Within the scope of this description, the term "at least one" will be used in conjunction with elements (e.g., objects, processes, entities) to describe the number of elements, which may be exactly one or more. At least one element can be understood as having one or more elements, such as having multiple (e.g., two or more, three or more, etc.) elements.

[0022] Within the scope of this description, the term "degree of freedom" is used in conjunction with an entity or system to describe the possibilities of motion of that entity or system. Multiple degrees of freedom can represent independent possibilities of motion, i.e., the degrees of freedom correspond to axes perpendicular to each other. Essentially, a degree of freedom can be a translational degree of freedom or a rotational degree of freedom. Each degree of freedom can correspond to an axis to which the possible motion is referenced. A translational degree of freedom can, for example, realize linear motion (i.e., sliding) along the axis. A rotational degree of freedom can, for example, realize rotational motion (i.e., rotation) about the axis. A fully free entity has six degrees of freedom: three translational degrees of freedom and three rotational degrees of freedom. If a degree of freedom is blocked, then there are no possibilities of motion according to the corresponding axis. At least one degree of freedom can be blocked, for example, by establishing a force fit, a form fit, or a material fit.

[0023] According to different implementations, a hinge provides a movable connection between two rigid entities, even if at least one degree of freedom is open. The corresponding mobility of the hinge can be provided by means of at least one degree of freedom of motion occurring therein, such as rotation in a rotary hinge and / or sliding in a sliding hinge. A hinge is provided such that the two entities remain connected to each other when moving relative to each other, i.e., do not loosen. The region forming the hinge (e.g., a hole or pin) where the geometric aspects of the two entities are matched to each other is called the connection region. The regions forming the hinge can, for example, be connected to each other in such a way that the regions form a form fit. Relative movement between the two entities can, for example, be sliding and / or rolling. The hinge can be designed to transmit forces and / or torques acting along at least one axis between the two connected entities.

[0024] Within the scope of this description, the term "drainage" is used in conjunction with "water" or "hydrophobic". It is understood that the description can be applied analogously to other liquids that are not necessarily water or must contain water. For example, the drainage system described herein can be generally applied to the drainage of different types of fluids and compositions, such as liquids, flowable mixtures, etc.

[0025] The described channel retaining device can be intuitively used as a support for a drainage channel. Different embodiments of the channel retaining device are described here, including a simplified embodiment where the channel retaining device has a support column supported on the ground or on a surrounding panel; and a more complex embodiment where the channel retaining device has at least one pipe receiving device that supports a collection pipe on the ground side and the support column. The simplified embodiment can be implemented at a particularly low cost, while the more complex embodiment achieves higher accuracy.

[0026] According to different implementations, the trench retaining device has a retaining seat designed for insertion into the foundation, upright installation on the foundation, or fixed to the enclosure panel. Example components of the retaining seat include: one or more supports, such as one or more plain-weave steel (also called reinforcing steel or reinforcing bars), one or more profiles, one or more tie bars and / or pressure bars, one or more metal plates, such as one or more spacers, and one or more trench retaining plates. For example, a drainage system can be set up and installed in an already enclosed excavated pit. In this case, the retaining seat (e.g., its supports) can be fixed directly to the enclosure panel, which facilitates installation. The supports can be bent and / or shortened to the desired position as needed.

[0027] According to different embodiments, the trough retaining device has at least one retaining receiving portion, which has at least one connecting area (also referred to as a first connecting area) for connecting a retaining seat. An example of the retaining receiving portion includes: at least one empty portion, at least one metal plate, at least one track, at least one receiving portion, and at least one engaging device for the drain trough.

[0028] According to different implementations, the slot retaining device provides at least one of the following: stepless orientation and / or height adjustment of the inlet forming device, for example, by means of reinforced steel support; the slot retaining device provides a hinge for laterally flipping the inlet forming device; the slot retaining device can subsequently be mounted on the inlet forming device; a truss mechanism is provided by means of a supporting strut; and a partition plate can be used as an alternative to the strut (e.g., reinforced steel).

[0029] Figure 1 The illustrations depict schematic side or cross-sectional views of a multi-piece drainage system 100 according to different embodiments. According to different embodiments, the drainage system 100 may have a drainage inlet device 152 (also simplified as an inlet device or inlet forming device), optionally a collection conduit 154 (also referred to as a water supply conduit or a fluid collection conduit), and optionally at least one drop conduit 156. Each or every collection conduit 154 may be provided, for example, by means of at least one collection pipe 154 (also referred to as a water supply pipe). Each or every drop conduit 156 may be provided, for example, by means of at least one drop pipe 156.

[0030] In principle, the drainage system 100 does not necessarily have to have at least one collection pipe 154 or drop pipe 156 as a separate component (e.g., plastic pipe, concrete pipe, wooden pipe, metal sheet pipe) to provide the corresponding piping. For example, the embedding material may have cavities formed in other ways (e.g., natural or artificial), which provide at least one collection pipe 154 and / or at least one drop pipe 156, or liquid contained by the drain inlet device 152, to be transported into the cavity. More intuitively, the collection pipe 154 or drop pipe 156 is also provided as an integral part of the embedding material. To form such fluid-conducting cavities in the embedding material, for example, an extruded body (e.g., polystyrene) may be introduced into the embedding material, which is then removed (e.g., thermally decomposed) when the embedding material hardens. In place of the extruded body, the cavity of the drop pipe 156 or collection pipe 154 is thus left.

[0031] For easier understanding, reference is made to collection pipe 154 and drop pipe 156 as exemplary conduits. The description of collection pipe 154 can also be similarly applied to any other collection conduit 154 provided in any other manner, or the description of drop pipe 156 can also be similarly applied to any other drop pipe 156 provided in any other manner.

[0032] Drainage system 100, such as its drain inlet device 152 and / or its collection pipe 154, may extend longitudinally along said direction 101 (e.g., the flow direction of the drain channel or collection pipe). In the installed state of drainage system 100, planetary gravity from direction 105 acts on drainage system 100. For example, direction 105 can thus be substantially (i.e., with a maximum deviation of 10°) parallel to a vertical line. In the installed state of drainage system 100, each drop pipe 156 may extend longitudinally along direction 105.

[0033] The collection tube 154 may have one or more tube segments. For example, the collection tube 154 may be multi-piece. A multi-piece collection tube 154 may have multiple tube segments that are sequentially arranged and assembled along direction 101 such that the tube segments form a common cavity.

[0034] The drain inlet device 152 may have at least one drain channel or be formed therefrom. Optionally, the drain inlet device 152 may be multi-piece. A multi-piece drain inlet device 152 may, for example, have multi-piece drain channels and / or framing devices (also referred to as frames). The drain channel may, for example, be made of plastic or formed therefrom, which reduces its manufacturing cost.

[0035] The frame, for example, can laterally enclose (e.g., multi-piece) drainage channels. The frame, for example, can have grooves in which the drainage channels are disposed. The frame, for example, can be made of metal (e.g., steel) or formed therefrom, which improves stability. The frame, for example, can be a cast product (thus also referred to as a cast frame).

[0036] Furthermore, the drain inlet device 152 (e.g., its frame) may have a plurality of openings 2302 (also referred to as inflow openings) arranged sequentially along direction 101, wherein each opening optionally extends longitudinally along direction 101 (and is thus also referred to as a longitudinal slit). This improves the water absorption rate.

[0037] The multi-piece drainage channel can have multiple channel sections arranged sequentially along direction 101 and assembled, for example, by means of a frame. Optionally, each channel section can be funnel-shaped.

[0038] Each drop pipe 156 may be disposed between the drain inlet device 152 and the collection pipe 154. Each drop pipe 156 may couple the drain inlet device 152 (e.g., its drain channel) to the collection pipe 154 in a fluid conduction manner. For this purpose, the drain inlet device 152, such as its drain channel (e.g., each channel segment), has an opening 2304 (also referred to as the upper drop opening 2304) coupled to the drop pipe 156. Similarly, the collection pipe (e.g., each pipe segment) may have an opening 2314 (also referred to as the lower drop opening 2314) coupled to the drop pipe 156 or through which the drop pipe 156 extends into the collection pipe 154.

[0039] Optionally, the collection tube 154 may have a sealing device (e.g., a ring seal) surrounding the drop-out opening of the collection tube 154. This allows the drop-out tube 156 to be inserted into the drop-out opening of the collection tube 154, making the drop-out tube height adjustable. Optionally, the collection tube 154 may have a clamping element (e.g., a sealing clamping plate) around each collection opening, the clamping element surrounding the drop-out tube 156. By means of the clamping element, the drop-out opening can be covered along direction 105 and / or the sealing device can be held in position. For example, the connection between the clamping element and the collection tube 154 can be made by means of bolts.

[0040] With the drainage system 100 installed, the drain inlet device 152 can be exposed on the hydrophobic surface 151. This allows liquid to be contained on the surface 151 by the drain inlet device 152. The contained liquid is directed to a drop pipe via the drain outlet device 152, which in turn directs the liquid to a collection pipe 154.

[0041] In the installed state of the drainage system 100, the collection pipe 154 and at least one drop pipe 156 may (when present) be disposed below the surface 151 to be drained (also referred to as the hydrophobic surface 151). The hydrophobic surface 151 may be, for example, a structurally sealed surface, such as the surface of an asphalt layer or a concrete layer. For example, the collection pipe 154 and at least one drop pipe 156 may be disposed below the hydrophobic surface 151, for example, embedded in a material (also referred to as an embedding material). Examples of embedding materials include: soil, gravel, sand, concrete, or asphalt.

[0042] To facilitate the installation of the drainage system 100, the drainage channel can be held by means of a channel holding device 200 according to different embodiments, for example, by support from below. The inlet 2302 can be provided, for example, on the side of the drainage inlet device 152 opposite to the channel holding device 200.

[0043] A method for installing the drainage system 100 may include: orienting a drainage inlet device 152 (e.g., its drainage channel), said drainage inlet device being held by means of a channel holding device 200. During orientation, the channel holding device 200 may be in an unlocked state. In the unlocked state, the channel holding device 200 of the drainage channel inlet device 152 may provide one or more degrees of freedom (e.g., rotational and / or translational degrees of freedom).

[0044] If orientation is terminated, the channel holding device 200 can transition to a locked state (also referred to as locking). For example, locking can include reducing the number of degrees of freedom provided to the drain inlet device 152 by means of the channel holding device 200, for example, reducing it to zero. In the locked state, at least one degree of freedom can be blocked.

[0045] The slot holding device 200 can be switched to a locked state or an unlocked state by means of a locking device, as will be described more precisely later.

[0046] Figure 2 The illustrations show schematic side or cross-sectional views of a slot holding device 200 according to different embodiments. The slot holding device 200 may have a holding receiving portion 102 and a holding seat 104. The holding receiving portion 102 may have a first connecting region 102k. The holding seat 104 may have a second connecting region 104k.

[0047] The retaining portion 102 and / or the retaining seat 104 may be made of or formed of metal (e.g., steel), which improves their stability.

[0048] The first connecting region 102k and the second connecting region 104k can be designed relative to each other such that they can be assembled. The connection between the first connecting region 102k and the second connecting region 104k can be formed, for example, by inserting them into each other, screwing, or clamping. However, the first connecting region 102k and the second connecting region 104k do not necessarily have to be in an assembled state. For example, the first connecting region and the second connecting region can also be assembled only during the installation of the drainage system, for example, shortly before the drainage channel is oriented.

[0049] The assembly may have a first connecting region 102k and a second connecting region 104k connected (or linked) to each other, for example by means of form fitting and / or by means of connecting elements. The assembly achieves or enhances the connection between the first and second connecting regions. The connection may be movable, such that the first connecting region 102k and the second connecting region 104k are assembled to form a hinge 106. The resulting operating force is transmitted via the working surface of the connection and at least one degree of freedom is provided.

[0050] The connection between the first connection region 102k and the second connection region 104k can be designed to be releasable, non-releasable, or conditionally releasable. A releasable connection may, for example, have a material fit, such as welding. A non-releasable connection is, for example, irreversible, such that the connection can be loosened only by breaking the first connection region 102k and / or the second connection region 104k. A releasable connection may, for example, be a bolted connection. A releasable connection can, for example, be reversibly loosened and established, for example, without significantly damaging the components involved in the connection. A conditionally releasable connection may, for example, include riveting or welding. A conditionally releasable connection is, for example, irreversible, such that the connection can be loosened by breaking the connecting component (e.g., a rivet) without damaging the first connection region 102k and / or the second connection region 104k.

[0051] The hinge 106 can provide the retaining housing 102 and the retaining seat 104 with at least one (i.e., one or more) degree of freedom 111, 115 relative to each other. At least one degree of freedom 111, 115 can have one or more rotational degrees of freedom (also referred to as rotational degrees of freedom) and / or one or more translational degrees of freedom (also referred to as translational degrees of freedom).

[0052] At least one degree of freedom may have, for example, at least one rotational degree of freedom 111 along direction 101. The rotational degree of freedom 111 enables the retaining portion 102 and the retaining seat 104 to rotate relative to each other about a rotational axis along rotational degree of freedom 111. This enables the drain trough held by means of the trough retaining device 200 to be laterally flipped, such that the spatial orientation of the drain trough can be adjusted (also referred to as orientation).

[0053] At least one degree of freedom may have, for example, at least one translational degree of freedom 115 along direction 105. Translational degree of freedom 115 enables the retaining portion 102 and the retaining seat 104 to slide toward or away from each other along a translational axis along translational degree of freedom 115. This enables the drain channel held by means of the channel retaining device 200 to be vertically displaced, such that the spatial orientation of the drain channel can be adjusted (also referred to as orientation).

[0054] The retaining and receiving portion 102 may also have a retaining region 102a for carrying a drainage channel extending along the direction 101. The retaining region 102a may, for example, be opposite to the first connecting region 102k.

[0055] The retaining region 102a can, in principle, be matched to the shape of the drain channel. For example, the retaining region 102a may have a support surface that faces away from the first connecting region 102k. The support surface may, for example, be curved, bent, or planar, or have a hybrid shape formed therefrom.

[0056] For example, the retaining portion (and its retaining area 102a) may be a separate component from the drain channel, which may optionally be connected to the drain channel. Alternatively or additionally, the retaining portion (and its retaining area 102a) may be material-fitted to the drain channel or a component of the drain channel (e.g., a frame).

[0057] The slot holding device 200 may also have a locking device 108, which is designed to be in either a first state or a second state. In the first state, the locking device 108 can block at least one degree of freedom 111, 115, thereby locking the retaining portion 102 and the retaining seat 104 to each other. Thus, the slot holding device 200 is in a locked state.

[0058] In the second state, the locking device 108 can release at least one degree of freedom, allowing the retaining portion 102 and the retaining seat 104 to move relative to each other. Thus, the slot retaining device 200 is in the unlocked state.

[0059] For example, the locking device 108 can be designed to lock the retaining portion 102 and the retaining seat 104 to each other by means of form fit, force fit, and / or material fit. Force fit can be formed, for example, by means of threads in the locking device 108. Form fit can be formed, for example, by means of pins in the locking device 108. Material fit can be formed, for example, by means of welding in the locking device 108.

[0060] The components of the example locking device 108 include: at least one rivet, at least one pin, at least one bolt, at least one nut, at least one lever, at least one thread, and at least one locking protrusion.

[0061] Alternatively, the retaining portion 102 and / or the retaining seat 104 may be multi-piece, as will be described more precisely later.

[0062] Orientation of the drain inlet device 152 (e.g., its drain channel) may include moving the retaining receptacle 102 and the retaining seat 104 relative to each other according to at least one degree of freedom 111, 115 (e.g., rotational degree of freedom), wherein the drain inlet device is held by means of the retaining receptacle 102 of the channel retaining device 200. Here, their relative orientation (position and / or orientation) may change. If orientation of the drain inlet device 152 is terminated, the channel retaining device 200 may be locked. Locking may include the locking device 108 transitioning to a first state such that the retaining receptacle 102 and the retaining seat 104 are locked to each other. The locking device 108 may be designed in the first state to be releasable, non-releasable, or conditionally releasable.

[0063] Figure 3 The illustration shows a schematic side view or cross-sectional view of a slot holding device 200 according to different embodiments 300, wherein the holding receiving portion 102 is forked (and is therefore also referred to as a holding fork).

[0064] The retaining fork 102, for example, its retaining region 102a, may have two spatially separated segments 202 (also referred to as retaining segments 202), wherein each retaining segment 202 extends away from the first connecting region 102k. The retaining fork 102 may also have a gap 102v, for example, in the retaining region 102a, said gap is disposed between the two retaining segments 202. The retaining fork 102, for example, its retaining region 102a, may be penetrated along direction 101 by the gap 102v.

[0065] The retaining fork 102 makes it easy to add the drain retaining device 200 to an existing drainage system. Intuitively, the drain can extend into the empty portion 102v when held by the drain retaining device 200.

[0066] Figure 4The illustration shows a schematic side or cross-sectional view of the slot holding device 200 according to different embodiments 400, in which the hinge 106 is assembled in a form-fitting manner by means of the connecting member 106f. This makes installation easy.

[0067] The connecting component 106f may, for example, be a component of the material fit between one of the two connecting areas; however, this is not necessary. The connecting component 106f may also be provided as a separate component, for example, by means of bolts, screws, or rivets.

[0068] Optionally, the connecting member 106f may have threads. The connecting member 106f may, for example, be inserted through the first connecting region 102k and / or the second connecting region 104k.

[0069] In order for the locking device 108 to reach the first state, a force can be generated by the locking device 108, which presses the two connecting regions 102k and 104k relative to each other. This achieves a force engagement between the two connecting regions 102k and 104k, which locks the two connecting regions together.

[0070] Optionally, the locking device 108 can be coupled to the connecting member 106f. This simplifies construction and installation. For example, the locking device 108 can have threads that engage with the threads of the connecting member 106f. For example, the locking device 108 can have a nut (e.g., a wing nut) that can be tightened onto the connecting member 106f. To allow the locking device 108 to reach a second state, the nut can be loosened.

[0071] In principle, the locking device 108 may also be provided separately from the hinge 106. For example, the locking device 108 may have a bolted connection to or be formed therefrom next to the hinge 106.

[0072] Figure 5 The illustration shows a schematic perspective view of a slot holding device 200 according to different embodiments 500, wherein the holding receiving portion 102 has a plurality of shaped tracks 302 (also referred to as shaped tracks). For example, each holding portion segment 202 may have a shaped track 302. It is understood that the tracks 302 do not necessarily have to be shaped.

[0073] The molding track 302 can generally have a molded surface. The molding track 302 enables a form fit between the groove holding device 200 and the drain groove or frame, thereby facilitating installation. For example, the molding track can have a groove 302v (also referred to as a receiving portion), which is defined by the support surface 102f.

[0074] The formed track 302 may, for example, have multiple walls that are angled relative to each other and define the groove 302v. For example, a first wall 302a of the formed track 302 may extend in planes 101, 103 and have a support surface 102f. For example, at least one second wall 302b of the formed track 302 may extend in planes 105, 103. In an unformed track 302, at least one second wall 302b may be omitted.

[0075] The first connecting region 102k may optionally have a plate-like segment and a clip 304 that surrounds the second connecting region 104k to form a connection between the first connecting region 102k and the second connecting region 104k. The clip 304 may also be part of the second connecting region 104k and surround the first connecting region 102k. The clip 304 can engage with an opening in the plate-like segment, which facilitates installation.

[0076] The locking device 108 (obscured in the diagram) may optionally be designed as a clamping device by means of which the connecting area surrounded by the clamp 304 can be clamped to lock the first connecting area 102k and the second connecting area 104k together. For example, the locking device 108 may be designed to transmit force to the clamp 304, which presses the first connecting area 102k and the second connecting area 104k relative to each other to form a force engagement. The clamping device may, for example, be a portion of the first connecting area 102k or the second connecting area 104k.

[0077] Optionally, the retaining region 102a (e.g., each retaining segment) may have at least one fixing structure.

[0078] As a fixing structure, the retaining area 102a may, for example, have a second wall 302b that tapers gradually in the direction toward the support surface 102f (also commonly referred to as a joining device 302b). This achieves that the second wall 302b has at least one separate segment 312 (also referred to as a connecting plate 312). By means of the connecting plate or each connecting plate 312, for example, the frame can be better fixed, as will be described more precisely later.

[0079] As a fixing structure, the retaining region 102a has, for example, at least one through opening 442, allowing the frame to be screwed or riveted to the retaining region 102a. As a fixing structure, the retaining region 102a may have, for example, at least one thread (not shown), into which a bolt (not shown) fixing the frame can be screwed.

[0080] As shown, the retainer 104 may have at least one support 1502, or multiple supports. The support 1502 may optionally (at least in the second connection region 104k) be ribbed (i.e., have ribs). This improves the connection with the first connection region 102k because the force fit simultaneously causes a form fit, which restricts the degree of freedom along direction 105. The support 1502 may, for example, be a rolled steel product. For example, reinforced steel (also known as plain-weave steel) can be used as the support, which is particularly low-cost.

[0081] Multiple supports 1502 can be hingedly connected to each other by means of retaining receiving portions 102 (e.g., their connecting areas 102k), such that the supports form a lever mechanism. The hinge capability can be enhanced by locking, allowing the multiple supports 1502 to also lock relative to each other. Intuitively, the lever mechanism can be prepared simply and with minimal effort, and subsequently, it is easier to lock once the desired orientation is achieved.

[0082] If the levers are formed using reinforced steel, these levers do not necessarily have to be supplied together, as they are already present on most construction sites. This reduces storage costs.

[0083] In one example, the retainer 104 may have at least one support 1502, which, as shown, is inserted into the clip 304 from below. The support 1502 thus inserted extends, for example, further along direction 105 than direction 103. Alternatively or additionally, the retainer 104 may have at least one support 1502 (not shown) inserted into the clip 304 from the side. The support 1502 thus inserted extends, for example, further along direction 103 than direction 105. In principle, however, the entire support 1502 does not have to be straight (however, it can be straight, which improves its stability). For example, the support 1502 (e.g., reinforcing steel 1502) may be bent and / or bent. Thus, at least the end section of the support 1502 (also referred to as the end-side section), which serves as the second connection area 104k inserted into the clip 304, can be inserted into the clip 304 from below or from the side. In other words, the strut 1502 may extend at least on the end side or entirely substantially transverse to direction 101.

[0084] Figure 6The illustration shows a schematic side or cross-sectional view of a clamping device 600 according to different embodiments, wherein the clamping device 600 has two clamping members 304a, 304b. The two clamping members 304a, 304b can be assembled to form an opening 304o (also referred to as clamping opening 304o) for receiving (e.g., the first connecting region 102k and the second connecting region 104k) connecting regions. The clamping opening 304o can, for example, be designed to receive at least one support of the retainer 104 in the installed state, as will be described more precisely later.

[0085] The receiving connection area can be designed, for example, to be the shape and / or size of the clamping opening 304o, such that when the two clamping members 304a, 304b move toward each other, the two clamping members press (also referred to as clamping) onto the connection area received in the clamping opening 304o.

[0086] The locking device 108 can be designed such that, when the locking device reaches a first state, it receives a force on the two clamping members 304a, 304b, causing the clamping members to move toward each other. This enables the retaining receiving portion 102 and the retaining seat 104 to be locked together by means of force engagement.

[0087] For example, the first clamping member 304a may be plate-shaped (e.g., having a plate section). For example, the second clamping member 304b may be clip-shaped (e.g., provided by means of clip 304). Clip 304 is a particularly low-cost clamping member. Other examples of clamping members 304a and 304b include: bow bolts, anti-loosening bolts, clamping plates, compression connectors, and quick-connectors.

[0088] Figure 7 The illustration shows a schematic perspective view of a clip-like clamping plate 304b (e.g., provided by means of a clip 304) according to different embodiments 700. The clamping plate 304b may, for example, be a metal plate with rounded edges or formed therefrom. The clamping plate 304b may have at least one through opening 502 for receiving the connecting member 106f. The clamping plate 304b may have a recess 602v for forming a clamping opening 304o.

[0089] Alternatively, the clamping plate 304b may have multiple protrusions 504 that engage with other clamping components 304a. This makes installation easy because the components engaged with each other are secured to prevent twisting.

[0090] The recess 602v may optionally have two pocket-shaped portions 612, with a through opening 502 between the two pocket-shaped portions. This makes installation easy, as the support can be inserted into the pocket-shaped portions 612 before locking.

[0091] Alternatively, the through opening 502 may be threaded, allowing it to be screwed directly into. This simplifies installation.

[0092] Other exemplary embodiments of the tank retaining device 200 are described below, particularly in conjunction with the drainage system 100.

[0093] Figure 8 The illustration shows a schematic perspective view of a slot holding device 200 according to different embodiments 800, wherein the holding receiving portion has an additional hinge 116 (also referred to as a second hinge 116). The second hinge 116 may be separate from the hinge 106 (also referred to as a first hinge 106). Alternatively, the function of the second hinge 116 may be integrated into the first hinge 106.

[0094] The first hinge 106 (e.g., a rotary hinge) provides more rotational degrees of freedom relative to each other for the holding region 102a and the holding seat 104 compared to the second hinge 116. The second hinge 116 (e.g., a sliding hinge) provides more translational degrees of freedom relative to each other for the holding region 102a and the holding seat 104 compared to the first hinge 106.

[0095] The second hinge 116 may, for example, have a parallel guide provided by means of two slit-like through openings. This prevents the hinge 116 from tilting.

[0096] Optionally, the slot holding device 200 has an additional locking device (not shown) designed to, in a first state, block at least one translational degree of freedom such that the holding region 102a and the holding seat 104 are locked to each other, and in a second state, release at least one translational degree of freedom such that the holding region 102a and the holding seat 104 can move relative to each other.

[0097] The separate hinges 106 and 116 allow the orientation and position of the holding area 102a to be successively matched, which facilitates installation. The two hinges 106 and 116 can be connected to each other, for example, by means of a guide plate 802.

[0098] As shown, the first connection area 102k may have an elongated hole 804 into which a clamping member 304a (e.g., a clip 304) is inserted, as will be described more precisely later.

[0099] The holding area 102a (also referred to as the fixing point) may optionally be integrally formed with or subsequently housed in the inlet forming device 154.

[0100] If the retaining region 102a is designed for subsequent placement on the inlet forming device 154, the retaining region 102a may have a fixing structure by means of which the inlet forming device 154 can be fixed, for example, in a form-fitting, force-fitting, or material-fitting manner.

[0101] The retaining portion 102, such as its guide plate 802, has at least one notch, receiving portion, and / or engaging device 302b, by means of which the retaining seat 104 (e.g., its guiding mechanism) is positionable. Preferably, the position of the retaining seat 104 on the guide plate 802 is adjustablely lockable, for example, steplessly lockable.

[0102] The connection between the retainer 104 and the retaining housing 102 may include, for example, at least one bolt connection (e.g., by means of a bow bolt), at least one clamping plate, at least one compression connector, at least one cable tie, at least one binding wire, etc.

[0103] Figure 9 The illustration shows a schematic perspective view of a drainage system 100 according to different embodiments 900, wherein the first connection region 102k has multiple through openings, such as a curved elongated hole 804 as the first through opening and a round hole as the second through opening 814. Bow bolts 304a can then be introduced into the multiple through openings 804, 814. Around the round hole, the bow bolts can then be rotated in a limited manner, thereby enabling particularly fine orientation of the inlet forming device 152.

[0104] For alternatives or additionally to the bow bolt 304a, the component may have, in order to assemble and / or lock the retaining portion 102 with the retaining seat 104, at least one anti-loosening bolt, at least one clamping plate, at least one support bolt, at least one rivet nut / weld nut, at least one rivet, at least one through-joint connector (also known as a fastening connector), adhesive, guide pin / connector plate and screw mechanism combination.

[0105] Figure 10 The illustration shows a schematic side or cross-sectional view of a slot holding device 200 according to different embodiments 1000, wherein the slot holding device 200 has a plurality of first connection regions 102k, such as at least one additional first connection region 112k. Each first connection region 102k, 112k may be designed for assembly with a retainer 104 (which has a second connection region 104k).

[0106] If the first connecting region 102k is assembled with the retainer 104, a first hinge 106 can be formed, which provides at least one rotational degree of freedom for the retaining housing 102 and the retainer 104 relative to each other. If an additional first connecting region 112k is assembled with the retainer 104, at least one rotational degree of freedom of the hinge 106 can be blocked. This visually realizes the locking device 108 by means of the additional first connecting region 112k.

[0107] In other words, the locking device 108 may have an additional first connection area 112k. Optionally, the locking device 108 may have an additional first hinge, which is designed similarly to the first hinge 106. For example, the additional first connection area 112k may be symmetrical about the first connection area 102k. This allows the first connection area 102k or the additional first connection area 112k to be assembled with the retainer 104 first to form the first hinge. This makes installation easy.

[0108] Furthermore, with reference to a slot retaining device 200 having only a first hinge 106, the description thereof can be similarly applied to a slot retaining device 200 having a plurality of first hinges 106, the first hinges, for example, blocking each other’s degrees of freedom in order to lock the slot retaining device 200.

[0109] Optionally, the second hinge 116 can be positioned between multiple first connection areas 102k. This improves stability.

[0110] Figure 11 The illustration shows a schematic perspective view of the anti-loosening bolt 304a according to different embodiments 1100. This anti-loosening bolt, for example, is used alternatively or additionally to the clip 304 to achieve a particularly low-cost construction. The anti-loosening bolt 304a can be used, for example, as a connecting member 106f for assembling the first connecting region 102k and the second connecting region 104k. The anti-loosening bolt 304a can also be used, for example, as a clamping member for locking the slot retaining device 200.

[0111] Figure 12 The illustration shows a schematic perspective view of an L-shaped clamping plate 304b according to different embodiments 1200, which is used, for example, as an alternative to or additional to the clamp 304 to achieve a particularly low-cost construction of the clamping device 600. The clamping plate 304b can be used, for example, as a clamping component for a locking slot retaining device 200 and has a plurality of through openings 502.

[0112] Figure 13The illustration shows a schematic perspective view of the holding and receiving portion 102 according to different embodiments 1300, wherein each engaging device 302b has a plurality of connecting plates 312. The engaging device 302b can be designed such that the inlet forming device 152 can be fixed to the holding and receiving portion 102 by means of deformation of the engaging device 302b.

[0113] The engagement device 302b can be configured as a separate component or can be an integral part of the retaining housing 102. The engagement device 302b facilitates the securing of the retaining housing 102 to the inlet forming device 152, such as its frame. For securing to the inlet forming device 152, such as its frame, each engagement device 302b can have two metal plate-type connecting plates 312, which can be bent over the support legs of the frame, as described below.

[0114] The connecting plate 312 enables fine adjustability of the inlet forming device 152 in the terrain, allowing the surface of the inlet forming device 152 to be more easily oriented parallel to the plane of the hydrophobic surface 151. Intuitively, since the shape fit achieved by means of the connecting plate 312 enables translational freedom, the retaining portion 102 can slide relative to the inlet forming device 152 along direction 101 according to said translational freedom.

[0115] The first connection area 102k may have at least one slit-like through-hole (e.g., an elongated hole). A clamp 304 may be accommodated in the through-hole, for example, to provide clamping device 600 and / or anti-rotation protection.

[0116] Figure 14 The illustration shows a schematic perspective view of a drainage system 100 according to a different embodiment 1400, in which the connecting plate 312 is bent over the support leg 1302 (the laterally protruding section) of the frame 1702. The retaining receiving portion 102 can be fixed / clamped to the frame by means of the bending of the connecting plate 312 at the end of the retaining receiving portion 102. To improve clamping, the connecting plate can be inclined or at least gradually tapered.

[0117] Additional examples of components for the alternative or additional joining device 302b to the connecting plate 312 may include: bolts, nuts, and rivets (e.g., stamped rivets). The connection between the retaining portion 102 and the inlet forming device 152 does not necessarily have to be releasable.

[0118] Alternatively, the frame (cast frame) of the inlet forming device 152 and the first connecting region 102k can be provided as a single piece (composed of a casting), for example, together as a cast product. Thus, for example, the joining device 302b is not required.

[0119] Figure 15The illustration shows a schematic perspective view of a drainage system 100 according to different embodiments 1500, whose fixing structure has at least one through opening 442, which enables the inlet forming device 152, for example, to be fixed in a shape-fitting manner to a separate retaining region 102a. Optionally, the retaining receiving portion 102 may be connected to two frames.

[0120] Figure 16 The illustration shows a schematic side or cross-sectional view of a slot holding device 200 according to different embodiments 1600, wherein the holding seat 104 has a plurality of interlaced supports 1502. The interlaced supports 1502 can provide a so-called truss mechanism (also referred to as a rod structure or support truss mechanism). The truss mechanism, for example, its supports can be connected to each other at so-called nodes 1502k. Nodes 1502k can, for example, have end sides of the supports 1502 or be disposed between the end sides of the supports 1502. The truss mechanism can have a plurality of interlaced supports 1502, which, for example, form a triangular truss mechanism.

[0121] In a particularly simple embodiment of the trench retaining device 200, the retaining seat 104, for example, its support column 1502, is inserted into and / or fixed to the soft base concrete 1500u. Optionally, for example, after the base concrete 1500u has hardened, the support column 1502 may be bent and / or shortened in position (e.g., adjusted in length). A further, even simpler embodiment of the trench retaining device 200 may include the support column 1502 being inserted directly into the foundation 1500u at a corresponding length.

[0122] In cases where the distance between the inlet forming device 152 and the collection pipe 154 (also known as the drainage pipe) is particularly large, the support column 1502 can be set on both sides of the collection pipe 154.

[0123] For example, the truss structure can be oriented along direction 101 (to reinforce the building along its longitudinal extension) or laterally to direction 101 (to reinforce the building laterally to its longitudinal extension). For example, the truss structure can have at least one strut 1502 that extends substantially in planes 101, 105. Alternatively or additionally, the truss structure can have at least one strut 1502 that extends substantially in planes 103, 105. Similarly, at least one strut of the truss structure can extend obliquely in direction 105. The truss structure can optionally be laterally supported with respect to its direction of extension by means of so-called auxiliary struts.

[0124] Figure 17The illustration shows a schematic side or cross-sectional view of the slot holding device 200 according to a different embodiment 1700, wherein the truss mechanism has intersecting supports 1502. This achieves a particularly stable construction. Nodes 1502k may optionally be formed at the points where the supports 1502 intersect. Thus, the truss mechanism can have multiple supports 1502 that are inclined to each other, such as forming a rhomboid truss mechanism. The description for embodiment 1600 can be similarly applied to embodiment 1700. It goes without saying that the truss mechanism can also be a combination of a rhomboid truss mechanism and a triangular truss mechanism.

[0125] Figure 18 The illustration shows a schematic perspective view of a drainage system 100 according to different embodiments 1800, wherein a first connecting region 102k has a first clamping member 304a in the shape of a clamp and a second clamping member 304b in the shape of a plate. The second clamping member can surround a plurality of support pillars 1502 as support columns. By means of the clamping member 304b, the plurality of support pillars 1502 can be clamped and / or connected to each other, for example. Furthermore, a frame 1702 and a drain channel 1704 are shown.

[0126] Generally, the clamping device 600 may have multiple components 304a, 304b forming a recess. The clamping device 600 or its recess may be designed such that at least one support post (having, for example, one or more reinforcing steel bars 1502 and / or one or more plates) can be inserted into the recess. The support post may, for example, extend substantially transversely to direction 101. For example, the support post may extend substantially along planes 103, 105. For example, the recess may allow the clamping device 600 to extend through in a direction substantially within planes 103, 105, for example, along direction 105 and / or along direction 103. Essentially, in conjunction with the directional description, this can be understood as having an angular deviation of less than approximately 20°, for example, less than approximately 10°, for example, less than approximately 5° of the directional description.

[0127] In principle, however, the entire support column does not necessarily need to extend in only one direction (however, it can extend in only one direction, which improves the stability of the support column). For example, the support column (e.g., its reinforcing steel 1502 and / or plate) can be bent and / or flexed. Thus, at least the end section of the support column (also referred to as the end-side section) extends substantially transversely to direction 101, wherein the end section is inserted into the clearance of the clamping device 600 as a second connection area 104k. In other words, the support column can extend substantially transversely to direction 1001, at least on the end side or entirely.

[0128] In a more stable embodiment, the support column has additional struts (also referred to as auxiliary struts, not shown) that are connected to the support column 1502 at a node 1502k (e.g., by welding, tightening, and / or by means of binding wire), wherein the node is spaced from either the first connection area 102k or the second connection area 104k. The auxiliary struts may be supported, for example, at a different location than the support column 1502, thereby providing a truss mechanism. The auxiliary struts may be supported, for example, on a foundation, a pipe-containing device, and / or a coffered panel.

[0129] As can be seen (in the background of the figure), the drain channel does not necessarily have to extend linearly (i.e., in a straight line), but can be held by means of one or more channel holding devices 200, such that the channel holding devices have one or more corrugated sections.

[0130] As can be seen (in the middle of the figure), the inlet forming device 152 (e.g., its frame) does not necessarily have an inlet opening 2302 in an open form, but at least one of the inlet openings 2302 may be closed (a covering element is shown here, which covers the inlet opening).

[0131] Figure 19 The illustration shows a schematic perspective view of a drainage system 100 according to different embodiments 1900, wherein the retainer 104 has a pipe receiving device 1802. The pipe receiving device 1802 enables the fixing of the support 1502 to the pipe receiving device 1802 as an alternative or additional location for fixing / inserting the support in soil or concrete.

[0132] The tube receiving device 1802 may have a through opening 1802o (also referred to as the tube receiving opening 1802o) for receiving the collection tube 154. In principle, the tube receiving device 1802 may be a single piece, and the collection tube 154, for example, its tube section, may be inserted into the tube receiving opening 1802o. This improves stability. Alternatively, the tube receiving device 1802 may be multi-piece. The tube receiving device 1802 may optionally have a flexible metal plate connector, by means of which the tube receiving device 1802 can be secured to the collection tube 154. For this purpose, the metal plate connector is bent toward the collection tube 154.

[0133] The retainer 104 may optionally have a fixing structure 1802a (also referred to as a support fixing structure) that connects a plurality of supports 1502 to each other and / or to these supports and the tube receiving device 1802. Optionally, the support fixing structure 1802a (e.g., a plate) may laterally protrude from the tube receiving device 1802 and / or be disposed between the tube receiving opening 1802o and the retaining receiving portion 102. This achieves greater stability.

[0134] For example, the support fixing structure 1802a may have at least one through opening, a recess, etc., to fix the support 1502. The connection between the support 1502 and the support fixing structure 1802a may be performed, for example, similar to its fixing in the first connection region 102k. Examples of optional components of the support fixing structure include: plates, bolts, cable ties, binding wires, anti-loosening bolts, and bow-shaped members.

[0135] Alternatively or additionally, the support column 1502 may be welded to the plate of the support column fixing structure 1802a. For example, the support column 1502 may be welded from below to the support column fixing structure 1802a or the pipe receiving device 1802 and subsequently adjustablely fixed from above by means of the retaining receiving part 102, or in the reverse order.

[0136] Optionally, the lowermost section 104f of the retainer 104, such as its tube housing 1802, is widened on the side opposite to the second connection area 104k (and is thus also referred to as the retainer foot 1802). This prevents the retainer 104 from sinking into a soft foundation, thereby facilitating installation. For example, the retainer foot 1802 may be widened in direction 101.

[0137] As shown, each retainer 104 may have exactly one tube receiving device 1802, which is connected to the retaining receiving portion 102 by means of at least one support post 1502. Alternatively, the retainer 104 may have multiple tube receiving devices 1802, wherein each tube receiving device 1802 is connected to the same retaining receiving portion 102 by means of at least one support post 1502. For example, the slot retaining device 200 may have one or more support posts 1502 (also referred to as main support posts 1502) that connect the retaining receiving portion 102 to a first tube receiving device 1802 located directly below it. For example, the slot retaining device 200 may have one or more additional support posts (also referred to as auxiliary support posts, not shown) that connect the retaining receiving portion 102 to a second tube receiving device 1802 disposed next to the first tube receiving device 1802.

[0138] In a similar manner, the pipe receiving device 1802 may alternatively or additionally have a plurality of retaining receptacles 102, wherein each retaining receptacle 102 is connected to the same slot retaining device 200 by means of at least one support post 1502.

[0139] In this way, the truss mechanism can be visually formed. The auxiliary support can be directly connected to the retaining housing 102 and / or the tube housing 1802, for example, by contact with it. Alternatively, the auxiliary support can be indirectly connected to the retaining housing 102 and / or the tube housing 1802 (e.g., by means of support 1502), such that the auxiliary support is spaced from the retaining housing 102 or the tube housing 1802. For example, the auxiliary support can be connected to support 1502, for example, by means of binding wire.

[0140] As can be seen, the inlet forming device 152 (e.g., its frame) does not necessarily have to be open at the top, but can also be provided without an inlet opening 2302 and / or can have a closed inlet opening 2302.

[0141] Figure 20 The illustration shows a schematic perspective view of a drainage system 100 according to different embodiments 2000, wherein a pipe receiving opening 1802o is provided between two supports 1502. This makes installation particularly easy when the structural height is small.

[0142] Figure 21 The illustration shows a schematic perspective view of the spacer 2100 according to different embodiments, serving as an example component of the retainer 104. For example, the retainer 104, alternatively or additionally to the support 1502, has at least one spacer 2100. It can be understood that what is described herein for the support 1502 can be similarly applied to the spacer 2100. For example, instead of the support 1502, the spacer 2100 can be used to connect the tube receiving device 1802 to the retaining receiving portion 102, for example, by screwing the tube receiving device and the retaining receiving portion together.

[0143] The spacer plate 2100 may have at least one slit-like through-hole (e.g., elongated hole) in the second connection region 104k, which provides translational freedom. This facilitates height adjustment of the inlet forming device 152. Alternatively or additionally, the spacer plate 2100 may have one or more slit-like through-holes (e.g., elongated holes) on the side opposite the second connection region, which provide translational freedom.

[0144] Figure 22 The illustration shows a schematic side view of the components 2200 of the drainage system 100 according to different embodiments. Figure 23 The diagram illustrates a schematic cross-sectional view AA of component 2200. Figure 24The illustration shows a schematic cross-sectional view BB of component 2200. Multiple components 2400 can be installed individually and / or assembled into drainage system 100. Component 2400 may, for example, have an extension along direction 101 ranging from approximately 0.25 meters (e.g., 0.5 meters) to approximately 4 meters (e.g., 2 meters). Component 2400 may, for example, have an extension along direction 105 ranging from approximately 1 meter to approximately 3 meters and / or the extension along direction 105 may be greater than the extension along direction 101.

[0145] The frame 1702 may cover and surround the drain channel 1704 on both sides. Furthermore, the frame 1702 may have a plurality of inlet openings 2302 sequentially arranged along direction 101, wherein each inlet opening 2302 optionally extends longitudinally along direction 101. This improves water absorption.

[0146] Alternatively, the retaining portion 102 may be connected to two borders (e.g., each component 2200).

[0147] The drainage channel 1704 may have multiple funnel-shaped recesses 1704t (also referred to as funnels), each funnel 1704t leading into a drop opening 2304. Each drop opening 2304 may be coupled to a drop pipe 156. This improves water guidance.

[0148] For example, the wavy hydrophobic surface can be dewatered by means of the adjustment possibilities provided by the groove retaining device 200 described herein. Alternatively or additionally, the hydrophobic line may be formed by a plurality of components 152 that extend in a zigzag manner along direction 101. The hydrophobic line may be extended incrementally according to the length of the frame (e.g., 0.5 m, 1 m, or 2 m).

[0149] Figure 25 The illustration shows a schematic perspective view of a drainage system 100 according to different embodiments 2500, wherein the retaining seat 104 has a plurality of pipe receiving devices 1802, wherein a first pipe receiving device 1802 is connected to the retaining receiving portion 102 by means of at least one main support 1502 and wherein a second pipe receiving device 1802 is connected to the same retaining receiving portion 102 by means of at least one auxiliary support 1502h. Alternatively or additionally, the tank retaining device 200 may have a plurality of retaining receiving portions 102, wherein a first retaining receiving portion 102 is connected to (e.g., a first) tank retaining device 200 by means of at least one main support 1502, and wherein a second retaining receiving portion 102 is connected to the same tank retaining device 200 by means of at least one auxiliary support 1502h. Similarly, the tank retaining device 200 may also have more than two pipe receiving devices 1802 and / or more than two retaining receiving portions 102.

[0150] The following describes different examples, referring to the descriptions above and the contents shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0151] Example 1 is a trough retaining device having: a retaining receptacle having a first connecting region and a retaining region for retaining a drain trough extending in one direction; an optional retaining seat having a second connecting region; wherein the first connecting region and the second connecting region are designed to assemble into a hinge, the hinge providing the retaining receptacle and the retaining seat with at least one rotational degree of freedom relative to each other, the rotational degree of freedom being substantially along the direction, and / or providing at least one translational degree of freedom relative to each other, the translational degree of freedom being substantially transverse to the direction; and a locking device designed to, in a first state, block at least one rotational degree of freedom and / or at least one translational degree of freedom such that the retaining receptacle and the retaining seat are locked to each other, and in a second state, release the rotational degree of freedom such that the retaining receptacle and the retaining seat can move relative to each other.

[0152] Example 2 is a trough retaining device having: a retaining receptacle having a first connecting region and a retaining region for retaining a drain trough extending in one direction; an optional retaining seat having a second connecting region; wherein the first connecting region and the second connecting region are designed to assemble into a hinge that rotatably and / or slidably connects the retaining receptacle and the retaining seat relative to each other, wherein the axis of rotation of the hinge is substantially along said direction, for example; and a locking device designed to, in a first state, prevent rotation and / or sliding between the retaining receptacle and the retaining seat, such that the retaining receptacle and the retaining seat are locked to each other, and in a second state, to release the lock.

[0153] Example 3 is a trough retaining device having: a retaining receptacle having clamping devices (e.g., clamps or metal plates having at least one clamp shape) and a retaining area for retaining (e.g., extending in one direction) a drain trough; wherein the clamping devices have a clearance (e.g., penetrating at least the clamping devices substantially transverse to said direction), the clearance being designed to accommodate at least one support column (e.g., reinforcing steel) extending away from the retaining area (e.g., substantially transverse to said direction at least on said end side) and designed (e.g., by means of a locking device) to reach a first state for clamping at least one support column (which may optionally be bent or flexed) such that the retaining receptacle and at least one support column are locked to each other, and to reach a second state for providing at least one support column with rotational freedom substantially along said direction such that the retaining receptacle and the support column are hingedly connected to each other or form a hinge.

[0154] Example 4 is a slot retaining device according to one of Examples 1 to 3, wherein the retaining receptacle is forked (and thus also referred to as a retaining fork); and / or wherein the retaining area has two spatially separated retaining segments (e.g., each having an engagement device); and / or wherein the retaining receptacle is penetrated substantially along the said direction by a gap. This makes installation by means of the slot retaining device easy.

[0155] Example 5 is a slot retaining device according to one of Examples 1 to 4, wherein the retaining seat has or is formed therefrom a lever mechanism, wherein the lever mechanism has, for example, struts or rods (e.g., reinforcing steel) extending obliquely to each other (e.g., intersecting) (the struts or rods may optionally be bent or flexed), wherein the lever mechanism is, for example, hinged when the locking device is in a second state, and / or locked when the locking device is in a first state. This makes installation easy and simplifies construction.

[0156] Example 6 is a slot retaining device according to one of Examples 1 to 5, wherein the retaining area (e.g., each retaining section) has at least one track. This makes installation by means of the slot retaining device easy.

[0157] Example 7 is a trough retaining device according to one of Examples 1 to 6, wherein the retaining area (e.g., each retaining section) has a fixing structure and / or frame for securing the drain trough. This makes installation by means of the trough retaining device easy.

[0158] Example 8 is a slot retaining device according to one of Examples 1 to 7, wherein the retaining area has a border (e.g., extending substantially longitudinally along the said direction), such as a cast border, which is, for example, a shape-fitting component of the retaining area. This reduces costs during installation.

[0159] Example 9 is a tank holding device according to one of Examples 1 to 8, wherein the holding area is a cast product and / or has cast steel or is formed therefrom. This improves stability.

[0160] Example 10 is a slot retaining device according to one of Examples 1 to 9, wherein the hinge additionally provides at least one (i.e., one or more) translational degree of freedom for the retaining receptacle and the retaining seat, said translational degree of freedom being substantially transverse to the rotational degree of freedom. This facilitates precise installation. The locking device can, for example, be designed to, in a first state, block at least one translational degree of freedom such that the retaining receptacle and the retaining seat are locked to each other, and in a second state, release at least one translational degree of freedom such that the retaining receptacle and the retaining seat can move relative to each other.

[0161] Example 11 is a slot retaining device according to one of Examples 1 to 10, wherein the retaining housing has an additional hinge that provides translational freedom for the retaining area and the retaining seat relative to each other, wherein the hinge and the additional hinge are, for example, spatially separated from each other. This makes precise installation easy.

[0162] Example 12 is a slot retaining device according to one of Examples 1 to 11, wherein the hinge and / or additional hinges have parallel guides for providing translational degrees of freedom. This makes precise installation easy.

[0163] Example 13 is a drain retaining device according to one of Examples 1 to 12, wherein the hinge and / or additional hinges are spatially separated from the retaining area. This reduces the risk of damage to the drain drain.

[0164] Example 14 is a slot retaining device according to one of Examples 1 to 13, wherein the first and second connection areas are assembled (e.g., held together) by means of a locking device. This reduces the complexity of the construction.

[0165] Example 15 is a slot retaining device according to one of Examples 1 to 14, wherein the retaining housing and the retaining seat are assembled and engaged with each other. This improves stability during installation.

[0166] Example 16 is a slot retaining device according to one of Examples 1 to 15, wherein the retaining housing and / or retaining seat has a metal plate. This reduces manufacturing costs.

[0167] Example 17 is a slot retaining device according to one of Examples 1 to 16, wherein the retainer has a plurality of staggered supports (e.g., reinforced steel) (the supports may optionally be bent or flexed), providing, for example, a truss mechanism. This improves stability.

[0168] Example 18 is a slot retaining device according to one of Examples 1 to 17, further comprising: an opening formed in one of the retaining receptacle and the retaining seat; and a protrusion formed in the other of the retaining receptacle and the retaining seat, wherein the protrusion engages with the opening when the retaining receptacle and the retaining seat are assembled. This improves stability during installation.

[0169] Example 19 is a slot retaining device according to one of Examples 1 to 18, wherein the retainer is designed to stand upright on the ground or be inserted into the ground. This increases the range of applications.

[0170] Example 20 is a slot retaining device according to one of Examples 1 to 19, wherein a first coupling region has a plurality of components assembled to surround and / or clamp a second coupling region, wherein the plurality of components are, for example, anti-rotational relative to each other and / or engaged with each other. This makes installation easy.

[0171] Example 21 is a tank retaining device according to one of Examples 1 to 20, wherein the retaining seat has one or more (e.g., one-piece or multi-piece) tube receiving devices, wherein each tube receiving device has a through opening for receiving a collection tube and / or wherein each tube receiving device is connected to a retaining receiving portion (e.g., by means of at least one support). This improves stability during installation.

[0172] Example 22 is a slot holding device according to one of Examples 1 to 21, wherein the retainer (e.g., its tube receiving device) has at least one (i.e., one or more) leg projecting along the said direction. This improves stability.

[0173] Example 23 is a slot retaining device according to one of Examples 1 to 22, wherein the retaining seat has at least one (i.e., one or more) support column (which may optionally be bent or flexed), said support column, for example, providing a second connection area and / or supporting the retaining portion on the pipe receiving device; wherein, for example, said support column or each support column has (optionally bent or flexed) a strut (e.g., reinforced steel) or (optionally bent or flexed) a spacer plate or formed therefrom. This reduces the complexity of the construction.

[0174] Example 24 is a slot retaining device according to one of Examples 1 to 23, wherein the second connection area (e.g., the support post or each support post) is ribbed or has a through opening (e.g., slit-like). This simplifies installation.

[0175] Example 25 is a drainage system (e.g. for surface hydrophobicity) having: a groove retaining device according to one of Examples 1 to 24; a drainage groove that extends substantially longitudinally along the direction and is retained by means of a retaining receiving portion of the groove retaining device; and an optional frame that laterally surrounds at least one section of the drainage groove, wherein the frame has, for example, at least one longitudinal slit (e.g., longitudinal slits arranged successively substantially along the direction), the longitudinal slits extending substantially longitudinally along the direction.

[0176] Example 26, based on the drainage system of Example 25, further comprises: at least one direct-flow conduit (e.g., at least one direct-flow pipe) coupled to the drainage channel in a fluid-conducting manner and extending away from the drainage channel (e.g., its lower side, on which a retaining housing is provided). This increases the stability of the building.

[0177] Example 27 is a drainage system according to Example 26, further comprising: a collection conduit (e.g., a collection pipe) extending substantially longitudinally along the stated direction (and extending, for example, through a through opening in a retainer); wherein at least one drop conduit (e.g., at least one drop pipe) couples the drain and the collection conduit to each other in a fluid-conducting manner; wherein, for example, the spacing between the collection conduit and the drain is greater than the extension of the collection conduit (e.g., the collection pipe) along the spacing, wherein, for example, the retainer is supported on the collection conduit (e.g., the collection pipe). This increases the stability of the building.

[0178] Example 28 is a method for installing a drain trough (e.g., as part of a drainage system according to one of Examples 25 to 27) by means of a trough holding device (e.g., according to one of Examples 1 to 24), the method comprising: orienting the drain trough, which extends substantially longitudinally along the direction and is held by means of a holding receptacle of the trough holding device, wherein the orientation comprises moving the holding receptacle and the retaining seat relative to each other according to at least one translational degree of freedom and / or at least one rotational degree of freedom; and changing the locking device from a second state to a first state such that the holding receptacle and the retaining seat are locked to each other.

[0179] Example 29 is based on the method of Example 28, wherein the retainer is situated on or within a foundation (e.g., having soil or concrete) or supported by means of a retaining wall (e.g., such that the weight of the drainage ditch is substantially removed in the direction toward the retaining wall or foundation by means of the ditch retaining device). This expands the scope of application.

[0180] Example 30, based on the method of Example 28 or 29, further includes embedding the drain channel and channel retaining device into the material, for example, such that the drain channel is exposed on and / or flush with the surface of the material. This increases the stability of the building.

Claims

1. A tank holding device (200), comprising: A retaining receiving portion (102) having a first connecting area (102k) and a retaining area (102a) for retaining a drain channel extending in one direction; A retainer (104) having a second connection area (104k); The first connecting region (102k) and the second connecting region (104k) are designed to assemble into a hinge (106), which provides the retaining receptacle (102) and the retaining seat (104) with a rotational degree of freedom (111) relative to each other, the rotational degree of freedom being substantially along the direction. The locking device (108) is designed to, in a first state, block the rotational degree of freedom (111) so that the retaining accommodating part (102) and the retaining seat (104) are locked to each other, and in a second state, release the rotational degree of freedom (111) so that the retaining accommodating part (102) and the retaining seat (104) can move relative to each other.

2. The slot holding device (200) according to claim 1, wherein the holding receiving portion (102) is forked.

3. The slot holding device (200) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the holding seat (104) has a lever mechanism.

4. The slot retaining device (200) according to claim 3, wherein the lever mechanism is hinged when the locking device (108) is in the second state, and is locked when the locking device (108) is in the first state.

5. The trough holding device (200) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the holding area (102a) has a fixing structure (442, 302b) for fixing the drainage trough.

6. The slot holding device (200) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the holding region (102a) has a border (1702) which is a shape-fitting component of the holding region (102a).

7. The slot holding device (200) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the hinge (106) additionally provides one or more translational degrees of freedom (115) for the holding receptacle (102) and the holding seat (104), the translational degrees of freedom being substantially transverse to the rotational degrees of freedom (111).

8. The slot holding device (200) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first connecting region (102k) and the second connecting region (104k) are assembled by means of the locking device (108).

9. The slot holding device (200) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the holding receiving portion (102) and / or the holding seat (104) have metal plates.

10. The slot holding device (200) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first connecting region (102k) has a plurality of components (304a, 304b, 304) that assemble to surround and / or clamp the second connecting region (104k).

11. The slot holding device (200) according to claim 10, wherein the plurality of components are torsional relative to each other and / or engaged with each other.

12. The tank holding device (200) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the holding seat (104) has one or more tube receiving devices (1802) having through openings for receiving collection tubes (154).

13. The slot holding device (200) according to claim 12, wherein the holding seat (104) has one or more support columns (1502, 2100) that support the holding receiving portion (102) on one or more tube receiving devices (1802).

14. The slot holding device (200) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second connecting region (104k) is ribbed or has a slit-like through opening.

15. A drainage system (100) comprising: The tank holding device (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, A drain trough (1704) extends longitudinally along the direction (101) and is held by means of the holding receiving portion (102) of the trough holding device (200).

16. The drainage system (100) according to claim 15 further comprises: At least one straight-down conduit (156) is coupled to the drain (1704) in a fluid conduction manner and extends away from the drain (1704).

17. The drainage system (100) according to claim 16, further comprising: A collection conduit (154) extends longitudinally along the direction (101); The at least one drop pipe (156) therein couples the drain trough (1704) and the collection pipe (154) to each other in a fluid conduction manner.

18. A method for installing a drainage trough (1704) by means of a trough holding device (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, the method comprising: The drain channel (1704) is oriented, the drain channel extending longitudinally along the direction and held by means of the holding receiving portion (102) of the channel holding device (200), wherein the orientation includes moving the holding receiving portion (102) and the holding seat (104) relative to each other according to rotational degrees of freedom (111). The locking device (108) is switched from the second state to the first state, such that the retaining receiving portion (102) and the retaining seat (104) are locked to each other.

19. The method of claim 18, wherein the retaining seat (104) is supported on or in the foundation or by means of a retaining plate.

20. A tank holding device (200), comprising: The retaining and receiving part (102) has clamping devices (304a, 304b, 304) and a retaining area (102a) for retaining a drain channel extending in one direction; The clamping device has a clearance portion designed to accommodate at least one support column extending away from the holding area; The clamping device is designed to, in a first state, clamp at least one support column such that the retaining receptacle (102) and the at least one support column are locked to each other, and in a second state, provide the at least one support column with a rotational degree of freedom (111) along the direction such that the retaining receptacle (102) and the support column are hinged to each other.

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