DE102006035966A1 - Dike element has rack and flexible container covering which are arranged at rack, for formation of, upward-opening, receiving container for receiving filler and opening is provided in area of container bottom - Google Patents

Abstract

The dike element has a rack (10) and a flexible container covering (12) arranged at the rack, for the formation of an, upward-opening, receiving container for receiving filler. An opening is provided in the area of the container bottom. The opening is formed as a slot. Two openings are provided in the container bottom, which are formed as slots.

Description

The The present invention relates to a dike element according to the preamble of claim 1.

From the EP 1 418 276 A2 is a dike element with a collapsible support frame known which is transported in the folded state to a flood area and built there. In this case, the support frame carries a flexible container shell, which is designed to be open at the top to receive any filling material, such as sand, stones, gravel or soil. After the end of the flood, this artificial dyke is dismantled again. For this purpose, the dike elements must be emptied. This is done either by careful dredging or by laterally cutting the flexible container shell or by overturning the individual dike elements. When cutting the container shell this is irretrievably destroyed, which leads to very high costs. The toppling over of the dike elements is not easy, since the filled dike elements have a considerable weight and there is a risk that the excavator damages the casing or the frame. Even if the dike elements are overturned with the aid of heavy equipment, it is still difficult to empty the container shell so far that the dike element can be built. Alternatively, the dike element can also be loaded on a truck with an excavator or crane in order to empty the dike elements at another location. But even here, the emptying of the dike element is very cumbersome.

From that The present invention is based on the object, to create a dike element of the type mentioned, which after easy and fast emptied and reused can be.

When technical solution This object is achieved according to the invention a dike module according to the features of claim 1 proposed. Advantageous developments of this Dike modules are the subclaims refer to.

One formed according to this technical teaching dike module has the advantage that when lifting the dike element trickle out the contents through the opening can. After all filling has escaped from the dike element, this can be turned off again be folded and folded to save space to become and at next Opportunity to be used again.

there has been found that the opening in the area of the tank bottom the sealing effect of the dike element is not impaired, because the flexible container shell over a large area the pad rests, so that the upcoming water is contained.

In a preferred embodiment is the opening designed as a slot. Through the slot is achieved that the area get the tank bottom stays so that the contents the container shell in the area the tank bottom entire area push on the ground can to stem the flood.

One Another advantage is that such a slot with a sharp knife can be mounted on site. This will be the User the possibility opened, to decide for himself whether he has the dike element with a slot wants to use for emptying or if he has a closed container shell, for example for the removal to another location, preferred.

In In practice, it has proved to be advantageous in the container bottom to form two slots which are substantially centered and aligned with each other are arranged. Through these two slots is the emptying process accelerated and the container shell still retains their stability.

In another, preferred embodiment a closure element is provided for closing the opening. hereby Is it possible, that with contents filled Lift dike element and spend to another place, without that filling material escapes. In this case, the closure element is opened only at the destination to to empty the dike element.

In An advantageous development is the closure element as Drape formed, which is inserted inside the container shell is covered and at least part of the container bottom. The Drape is preferably formed from the same geotextile as the case yourself the contents the drape on the bottom of the container, so that no filling material can escape through the slot. It has proved to be advantageous to the Drape at least 10 cm wider and longer than the opening, in particular to form the slot, so that there is enough surface to the drape enough to press on the bottom of the container.

Favorable Way, the drape becomes the size of the tank bottom adapted, so that the drape in a simple manner inserted in the container shell can be.

To empty the dike element this is excavated at least by means of a large equipment (excavators, forklifts, etc.) and then with a sharp knife cut the drape so that the contents can escape through the drape and the slot. As a result, the drape is indeed destroyed, but the cost of such a drape are negligible.

Further Advantages of the dike module according to the invention result from the attached drawing and the embodiments described below. Likewise, the The above-mentioned and the still further features according to the invention in each case be used individually or in any combination with each other. The mentioned embodiments are not as final enumeration but rather have an exemplary character. It demonstrate:

1 a perspective side view of the dike module according to the invention;

2 a perspective side view of a collapsible support frame of the dike module according to 1 ;

3 a plan view of the dike module according to 1 ;

4 a perspective side view of the filled with filling dike modules according to 1 ;

5 filled with filling dike module according to 1 in a raised state for emptying;

6 a plan view of a second embodiment of a dike module according to the invention;

7 filled with filling dike module according to 6 in a raised state.

In the 1 to 3 an inventive dike module is shown, which is a support frame 10 and a container shell. The support frame 10 is collapsible, so that the dike element can be transported to save space. In the unfolded state then the support frame 10 the container shell 12 attached, so that upwards creates a large opening for receiving contents. The container shell is made of a tear-resistant, yet flexible material, in particular made of geo-textile and dimensioned such that a container underside 14 large area rests on the ground. In particular 4 can be seen, then presses the contents 16 the tank bottom 14 over a large area on the ground, so that the pending on the dike element water can be contained. If you put several of these dike elements with their narrow sides next to each other, then the contents pushes the container shell against the adjacent dike element and ensures a sufficient seal.

In particular 3 can be seen, are at the bottom of the container 14 two slots in the middle and aligned with each other 16 intended. As 5 it can be seen, serve these slots 16 for emptying the dike element as soon as it is lifted. Especially after the flood, this facilitates the dismantling of the dike element, since now a tedious emptying is unnecessary.

Because the contents of the container bottom 14 presses large area on the ground, even then sufficient seal against the flood, if in the container bottom, as in 3 shown, two slots 18 available.

In the 6 and 7 is in the container shell 12 a drape 20 inserted, which the slots 18 covers. Will the dike now with contents 16 filled, so this can not from the container shell 12 escape as the slots 18 yes are covered. Consequently, such can be with a drape 20 equipped dike element away from the flood area to be transported to another location without filling 16 escapes. Arrived at the destination then the drape 20 in the area of the slots 18 cut open with a sharp knife so that the contents through the drape 20 and the slots 18 can escape. Although this is the drape 20 destroyed, but the associated costs are reasonable.

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supporting frame

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container shell

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Container base

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filling

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slot

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drape

Claims (9)

Dike element with a support frame ( 10 ) and one on the support frame ( 10 ), at least in the region of a container underside ( 14 ) flexible container shell ( 12 ) for forming an upwardly open receptacle for receiving contents ( 16 ), characterized in that in the region of the container bottom side ( 14 ) is provided at least one opening. Dike element according to claim 1, characterized in that the opening as a slot ( 18 ) is trained. Dike element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the container bottom side ( 14 ) two as slit ( 18 ) formed openings are provided, which are arranged substantially centrally and aligned with each other. Dike element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a closure element for closing the opening. Dike element according to claim 4, characterized that the closure element is designed as a Velcro fastener. Dike element according to claim 4, characterized in that the closure element as a drape ( 20 ) is trained. Dike element according to claim 6, characterized in that the drape ( 20 ) is formed at least 10 cm wider than the opening. Dike element according to one of claims 6 or 7, characterized in that the drape ( 20 ) to the size of the container bottom ( 14 ) adapted adapted. Dike element according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the drape ( 20 ) loosely in the container casing ( 12 ) can be inserted.