Flower boxes in the building

Abstract

The invention relates to a system for recovering rainwater, but also non-potable water used by tenants, making it possible to collect said water in recycling bins and reuse this water after filtering. Abstract figure: figure 1

Description

Title of the invention: Flower boxes for buildings

[0001] The idea is based on the recovery of rainwater, but also non-potable water, used by tenants, which will be sent to recycling bins, with the aim of reusing this water after filtering. - This plan is drawn up for household or non-household purposes, in particular for watering, washing containers, bins as well as premises and even entrance halls. - Pumps for irrigation can be built in addition to the basic project. - The remaining water can also be used for watering flowering plant walls, with a drip system.

[0002] In view of the problems caused by global warming, a water reserve can be considered in summer, in particular by using the so-called dead strip at the edge of the building for wall runoff to cool the building.

[0003] This significantly reduces the problem of excessive numbers of birds such as pigeons on roofs. This system will also reduce the temperature of the building, and provide a more pleasant visual environment.

[0004] The recovery is adaptable to any situation, depending on the different dimensions that may exist: height and width of buildings or houses as well as the number of inhabitants.

[0005] The capacity of the tanks can vary from 100 liters to 10,000 liters, with pumps and solar panels as well as filters through a filtration machine. Why is the concept innovative?

[0006] This innovation drastically reduces visual pollution, no more water loss, savings for landlords and cities as well as for individual owners. It is also part of a project to reduce primary energy such as water and electricity. There will be less maintenance, especially for facades.

[0007] The idea is built on a recovery preserved in what will be called flower boxes, using pitchers. Thus, the flows will no longer be elsewhere than in the system that will be created. There will be no more flow of water to the inhabitants of the lower floors, nor runoff on the walls. The proposed system will be based on "maintenance caps" as well as grids for evacuating small waste after washing balconies, terraces. The waste is filtered so as to allow the filtration of the water. The grid will be a retractable system that is very easy to clean. It is a system that will allow cleanliness, especially of the fronts, and this idea of ​​flowered pitchers, will leave a more pleasant view to the environment.

[0008] Concerning flower boxes: This concept remains adaptable to everyone's preferences, one can thus choose the arrangement of natural or artificial flowers, with less maintenance.

[0009] The entire system envisaged: tanks, flower boxes, pipes, solar panels; is adjustable, according to safety standards, according to French and international standards, with different materials such as plastic, copper ..., which will be adapted to different types of buildings.

[0010] The materials can be soft or hard, and the installation technique will be defined according to the specificity of each case.

[0011] The construction

[0012] The containers and the pitchers will be manufactured in a single block, so as to facilitate installation by adapting them to each building, balcony or terrace.

[0013] Installation can be done by a professional or by an individual, because the project will be constructed in such a way as to facilitate the fitting of the parts.

[0014] The manufacturing will be done in adaptable kit with detachable parts with the ease of natural cultivation or not. The choice will be up to the residents to choose the natural flowers option with the disadvantage of maintenance, or the artificial flowers option with a similar aesthetic rendering. The results remain unchanged, because the first principle of the project lies in the recovery of water, in the reduction of dirt or even noise and the inconveniences caused by waterfalls on the terraces, especially for people living on the ground floor.

[0015] Regarding the recovery tanks, they will be placed above ground for ease of maintenance as well as energy production for self-sufficiency. The pump as well as the water filters will use this energy autonomously.

[0016] The tanks will be decorated with flowers on the facade, in order to beautify the place where they will be installed, so as to be more aesthetically pleasing.

[0017] The tanks will also be equipped with a solar panel for electricity, a pump as well as a waste water filtering device and a tap for use.

[0018] On request, a “drip” system can also be installed to facilitate the plant watering system.

[0019] It is a very simple principle and useful for different habitats, bringing added value, by flowering the city and beautifying it.

[0020] The product is intended primarily for Town Halls, Landlords but also for private individuals.

[0021] The concept is adaptable to each person's situation.

Claims

Claims

1. System for recovering and reusing rainwater and wastewater from the terrace or balcony of a building or house, consisting of a tank in which a flower box is placed, characterized in that it further comprises: - A pump to allow watering, - A water filtration device comprising a grid to filter waste, - Solar panels to power said pump and said filtration device, - A tap.

2. Water recovery and reuse system according to claim 1, characterized in that it is connected to a drip system for watering plants.

3. Water recovery and reuse system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flower box contains artificial flowers.

4. Water recovery and reuse system according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the flower box contains natural flowers.

5. Water recovery and reuse system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tank has a capacity varying from 100 liters to 10,000 liters.