Modular Basement Drainage Conduit Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional basement drainage conduits are cumbersome to assemble and may not effectively prevent groundwater penetration, leading to structural damage and humidity issues due to their unitary design and lack of modular flexibility.
Innovation Solution
A modular basement drainage conduit system comprising horizontal, side, and intermediate elements with mating features, allowing for customizable assembly and installation around basement perimeters, including adjustable conduit ports and radius elements for corner adaptation, facilitating efficient groundwater collection and prevention of cross-flow.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If traditional unitary drainage conduits are used, then the conduit structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the assembly process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming requiring multiple pieces joined with adhesives or tape
Solution Approach 1:
The drainage conduit is divided into multiple modular sections that can be easily assembled together. Each section contains integrated apertures and can be connected using mechanical interlocking features such as tabs and slots, eliminating the need for adhesives or tape while simplifying the assembly process.
2Ease of manufacture
If traditional unitary drainage conduits are used, then the manufacturing process is straightforward, but the system lacks flexibility for adapting to various basement configurations and corner adaptations
Solution Approach 1:
The conduit is segmented into standardized modular sections that can be assembled in different configurations to accommodate various basement perimeters and corner adaptations, providing flexibility without complicating manufacturing.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular design allows the conduit system to be dynamically configured and adapted to different basement layouts and corner requirements, enabling versatile installation options while maintaining simple manufacturing processes for each standard module.
3Reliability
If traditional drainage conduits with apertures are used, then groundwater can enter the conduit, but the system may not effectively prevent cross-flow between adjacent sections
Solution Approach 1:
The conduit is divided into separate modular sections with individual apertures, allowing each section to independently collect groundwater while preventing cross-flow between sections through the modular joint design that separates water pathways.
Data Source
AI summary
A basement drainage conduit for use in basement waterproofing systems. The conduit has one or two side elements with apertures to admit groundwater. The conduit may further include an intermediate element to provide additional support to the conduit structure. In embodiments where the intermediate element does not define apertures, a two-channel system may result to prevent cross-flow within the conduit. The conduit may be a modular assembly, the individual components of which may be separately manufactured for on-site installation and customization. Structural features of the conduit components, such as those defining a mating system, may facilitate assembly of the conduit. Radius elements may be provided to accommodate corners to result in a continuous drainage conduit along the perimeter of a basement, and ports may be strategically positioned to allow access to the conduit interior, such as for cleaning.