EP1455023A2 - Hydrant, in particular underground hydrant, with drainage device - Google Patents

Abstract

The hydrant, especially below floor level, has a mantle pipe (10) with an attached valve housing which is fitted to the pipes of the mains network. The housing contains a main valve body (43) with a valve seat, and a spindle (41) through the housing cap (11) and through an inner cladding (42). A water removal system (30) has a bush (45) between the valve housing and/or the mantle pipe on one side, and the main valve body on the other side, which sets the main valve seat. At least one recess between the bush and the valve housing and/or mantle pipe forms at least one distribution chamber. At least one drilling carries the flow medium at the hydrant from the mantle pipe and over the main valve body to the distribution chamber, when the main valve is closed, and gives an uninterrupted flow when the valve is open. At least one water removal drilling (31) gives a flow through a drilling at the valve housing and/or a drilling through the mantle pipe to the outside of the hydrant. The metal bush of the main valve and/or the non-return valve is coated with rubber or plastics.

Description

The invention relates to a hydrant, in particular underground hydrants, with a casing tube and a valve housing connected to it, which is connected to a pipe network comprising first pipes, can be connected and in which a main valve body can be arranged, the main valve body interacts with a first valve seat and by means of a guided in the casing tube Spindle can be actuated via a trim.

Such an underground hydrant is known, for example, from DE 41 19 104 A1. There it is Jacket tube formed with the valve housing as a one-piece casting, which among other things to a heavy underground hydrant, limited in its area of application and susceptible to corrosion leads.

Basically, multi-part, height-adjustable hydrants are known, see for example DE 100 28 655 A1.

Furthermore, a variety of drainage devices or drainage devices known for hydrants. For example, US 5,368,064 discloses a hydrant, in which are provided with a plurality of outlet openings, each via the ears of a valve body can be closed. Another drainage device is known from DE 197 22 578 A1 known for a hydrant, the two shell parts that can be assembled into an apron shape are and can be made of polyethylene, and drainage mats or seepage packs, for example made of polypropylene. Still, there is a need for more powerful ones and safe drainage devices.

From DE 100 52 505 A1, a generic underground hydrant is known, in which the main valve body is axially sealed in a valve seat ring, while the check valve body in the form of a ball lies close to a molded seal. The valve seat ring is widened on its two edges to its upper, the check valve body facing edge over a sealing ring for a seal to the casing tube and at its lower edge, facing the check valve body, over the molded seal to provide a seal to the valve housing. This represents a complicated and time-consuming assembly Structure.

The object of the invention is therefore to provide the generic hydrants, in particular underground hydrants, to develop in such a way that it provides efficient and safe drainage guaranteed.

This object is achieved in that a drainage device with a socket between the valve housing and / or the casing tube on the one hand and on the other hand the main valve body, which provides the first valve seat and at least one recess, at least between the socket and the valve housing and / or the casing tube defines a distribution chamber, and at least one bore, through the flow medium of the hydrant from the jacket tube and above the main valve body when closed Main valve passes to the distribution chamber while such a flow open main valve is interrupted, and with at least one drainage hole, the one bore through the valve housing and / or one bore through the casing tube to connect the distribution chamber to the exterior of the hydrant.

It can be provided that at least two drainage holes and / or at least two holes in the socket are provided.

According to the invention, it can also be provided that the recess in the socket is grooved or is groove-like.

Furthermore, it is proposed according to the invention that the drainage device be operatively connected with each drainage hole at least one, in particular through two channel walls limited, drainage channel includes, preferably in the area of each drainage hole one drainage channel runs each.

It can be provided that each channel wall is firmly connected to the valve housing, is preferably formed in one with the valve housing. The two aforementioned alternatives can be characterized in that each drainage channel with a protective cap or a drain pan at least in the area of everyone Drainage hole can be covered.

It is also proposed that each channel wall have at least one, preferably the corresponding drainage channel facing and along said drainage channel extending, guide groove for detachable fastening of a protective cap or a sucker bowl includes.

It is preferably provided that four drainage holes, four protective caps and / or two seepage trays are provided.

Furthermore, it is proposed with the invention that each protective cap and / or each drain pan provided with at least two rails for engagement in guide grooves of the channel walls is or are, each seepage pan preferably comprising four rails.

According to the invention, it is also provided that each percolation bowl with at least one projection and / or at least one recess for engagement in at least one recess or is provided on at least one projection of another seepage tray.

It can also be provided that each percolation bowl with a plurality of the valve housing facing chambers for receiving seepage packs and / or with a variety ribs facing the valve housing are provided for reinforcement.

An advantageous embodiment provides that each channel wall, each protective cap and / or each infiltration tray made of a plastic, in particular of polypropylene or polyethylene, is or are formed, preferably in a plastic molding process.

According to the invention it can further be provided that the socket at least one, preferably groove or groove-like, recess for receiving a sealing ring between the socket and the jacket tube and / or the valve housing.

Furthermore, it is proposed according to the invention that on both sides of the distribution chamber in each case at least one sealing ring between the bushing and the casing tube and / or the Valve housing is arranged.

It can be provided that in the valve housing a check valve body on the the spindle facing away from the main valve body can be arranged and with a second Valve seat interacts.

One embodiment is advantageously designed such that the socket is the second Provides valve seat.

The invention also proposes that the check valve body preferably includes a floating ball that is at least partially in the main valve body can penetrate, and / or the main valve body, which is preferably at its the Check valve body facing end a substantially spherical segment-shaped recess, at least two at its end facing away from the check valve body Wing and between these two ends at least one facing the socket, preferably comprises groove-like or groove-like recess, can be guided along the bush.

According to the invention it can further be provided that in the closed state of the main valve, comprising the spindle with the inner fitting extending through the casing tube related main valve body, an emptying of the flow medium, especially a drainage of water, from the casing pipe, past the wings, through the recess of the main valve body and through holes in the socket, the Valve housing and the casing tube in at least one drainage channel and / or at least a percolation takes place while said main valve is open each bore of the bushing through a wing of the main valve body to avoid a Emptying, especially drainage, is closed.

An embodiment can provide that a first recess of the bushing along the edge facing away from the pipe network, preferably in the area of a foot-like extension, for receiving a first sealing ring between the bushing and the casing tube (10) and / or the valve housing is arranged.

It can further be provided according to the invention that a second recess of the bushing is longitudinal whose edge facing the pipe network for receiving a second sealing ring between the Socket and the jacket tube and / or the valve housing is arranged, preferably the second recess in a plane substantially perpendicular to the plane of the first recess runs and / or between the first and second recess the recess of the Socket is arranged.

According to the invention it is further proposed that the socket in a recess of the Valve housing, preferably via at least one nose-like extension along its Pipe network facing edges, engages.

It can be provided that the nose-like extension extends around the entire circumference the socket, preferably on the opposite of the second recess of the socket Area.

According to the invention it is further proposed that the socket, the main valve body and / or the check valve body at least partially made of a metal, in particular stainless steel or brass.

It can be provided that the metal of the bushing, the main valve body and / or the Check valve body with rubber, neoprene, Teflon or a plastic, in particular Polyethylene, surrounded, in particular coated, is.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the jacket tube, which is thus directly or indirectly via at least one second tube connectable valve housing and / or the second tube from one Plastic, in particular made of polyethylene, is or are.

It is also proposed according to the invention that the second tube consists of first tubes, which are preferably made of plastic, in particular polyethylene, selected and in particular can be cut to a certain length.

The invention further proposes that the pipe network has at least one connecting piece, preferably in the form of a T-piece and / or made of plastic, in particular polyethylene, is designed to include the hydrant to the pipe network.

According to the invention, it is also provided that the valve housing has at least one flange end, Includes welding socket end and / or spigot end.

With the invention it is also proposed that the jacket tube on its from the valve housing opposite end can be closed with a lid, the lid preferably comprises a removal opening and an opening for the spindle, via a Flange connection, welded connection or screw connection can be fastened, metal, in particular includes stainless steel, cast iron or brass and / or at least on it surface facing the interior of the casing tube, preferably the cover (11) essentially completely, made of a plastic, in particular polyethylene.

Advantageous embodiments are characterized in that the casing tube with the Valve housing or the second tube and / or the valve housing with the connecting piece or at least a first tube can be welded, in particular with the interposition at least one welding sleeve, such as a heating coil welding sleeve.

According to the invention it is also proposed that the casing tube, the valve housing, each first tube, the connector and / or the second tube in a plastic injection molding process can be produced.

Finally, it is provided according to the invention that HDPE, in particular PE 100, as polyethylene is selected.

The invention is therefore based on the surprising finding that a special Water distribution system using a socket between the housing of an underground hydrant and its main valve body the drainage performance of the underground hydrant can be increased while increasing the operational reliability of the drainage device or the drainage system of the underground hydrant. For further improvement the functionality of such an underground hydrant is preferred according to the invention, that the bushing at the same time as a sealing bushing provides radial and axial sealing of the underground hydrant ensures the switching between closing and opening positions as a guide bush relieved and as a stiffening sleeve of the durability of the underground hydrant serves, in addition to its function as a distribution bushing, that is, as part of the drainage device. By preferably shaping the housing of the underground hydrant Polyethylene also achieves material homogeneity, which is particularly flexible in assembly as well as area of application in addition to increased quality fend delivers hygiene and durability with a simple construction based on a modular principle.

Figur 1

eine Explosionsansicht eines Rohrnetzes mit einem erfindungsgemäßen Unterflurhydranten;

Figur 2a

eine perspektivische Draufsicht auf einen erfindungsgemäßen Unterflurhydranten;

Figur 2b

eine Querschnittsansicht durch den Unterflurhydranten von Figur 2a;

Figur 3a

eine Seitenansicht einer Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Unterflurhydranten;

Figur 3b

eine Längsschnittansicht der Ausführungsform von Figur 3a, in der Schnittebene B-B von Figur 3a, mit geschlossenem Hauptventil;

Figur 4

eine Teilschnittansicht, ähnlich Figur 3b, eines weiteren erfindungsgemäßen Unterflurhydranten mit geöffnetem Hauptventil; und

Figur 5

eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Buchse für einen erfindungsgemäßen Unterflurhydranten.

Further features and advantages of the invention result from the following description, in which exemplary embodiments according to the invention are explained in detail on the basis of schematic drawings. Show:

Figure 1

an exploded view of a pipe network with an underground hydrant according to the invention;

Figure 2a

a top perspective view of an underground hydrant according to the invention;

Figure 2b

a cross-sectional view through the underground hydrant of Figure 2a;

Figure 3a

a side view of an embodiment of an underground hydrant according to the invention;

Figure 3b

a longitudinal sectional view of the embodiment of Figure 3a, in the sectional plane BB of Figure 3a, with the main valve closed;

Figure 4

a partial sectional view, similar to Figure 3b, of another underground hydrant according to the invention with the main valve open; and

Figure 5

a perspective view of a socket for an underground hydrant according to the invention.

As can be seen in FIG. 1, an underground hydrant 1 according to the invention is a standard one Welding sleeve 2, like a heating coil welding sleeve, with a T-piece 3 for Connection to two pipes 4, 5 connectable. For its part, the underground hydrant 1 comprises a jacket pipe 10 in connection with a valve housing 20 in the form of a tip end 23 and one Drainage device 30. The jacket tube 10 provides an upper part and the tip end 23 represents a lower part, these two parts either directly, as shown in FIG. 1, or indirectly, with the interposition of a central part, not shown, in the form of a tube, can be connected to each other. This enables, in the manner of a modular principle, Underfloor hydrants 1 according to the invention in their length to the special circumstances of a Place of use, such as the depth of a trench or the like. The adaptation can due to the modular structure of the underground hydrant 1 with upper part, middle part and lower part take place on site by either no middle part or a middle part of a desired one Length is introduced between the upper part and the lower part. The modular Construction also enables the use of non-standard lengths of underground hydrants. In addition to this high flexibility in the dimensioning of the underground hydrant according to the invention 1, the modular structure of the same also results in a reduction in the number of items to be stored and components to be transported on the respective construction site. This greatly reduces the costs, in addition to the increased flexibility on site.

For the connection between the casing tube 10 and the tip end 23, optionally under Interposition of a pipe, various techniques, such as joining techniques, for Use, which also serves flexibility. An underground hydrant according to the invention 1 can also be connected to a pipe network 4, 5 in various ways not limited to the use of a pointed end. For example, also a conventional one Flange connection are used.

It is particularly preferred to have both the casing tube 10 and the tip end 23 of the underground hydrant 1 made of polyethylene, in particular HDPE (high density polyethylene), preferably PE 100 to be trained. This leads to pipe networks with pipes 4, 5 and connecting pieces, like the T-piece 3, which are made in a tried and tested way from polyethylene, the one Have material homogeneity. This homogeneity in the choice of materials further facilitates the warehousing, since for example possibly also between jacket pipes 10 and Spigot 23 tubes to be used can also be formed from polyethylene, that is can basically correspond to tubes 4 and 5. Because of the material homogeneity there is also great freedom in the choice of connection options between the various Modules, with welded connections that are particularly suitable for construction sites, e.g. by socket welding or mirror welding, are to be emphasized, which in the case of a previously usual gray cast iron underground hydrants would not be possible. Even editing the Modules are simplified through the use of polyethylene. It should also be noted that the use of polyethylene as a production material for the underground hydrant according to the invention 1 also leads to weight loss. The use of polyethylene also brings a special corrosion resistance because polyethylene does not have a chemical reaction forms with drinking water and thus deposits are essentially avoided. So there is increased hygiene in the pipe network as a whole.

As can be seen in FIG. 2a, the casing tube 10 can be covered by a cover 11, for example made of stainless steel or brass, like a flange connection on his close the end opposite the tip end 23.

Underfloor hydrants 1 according to the invention are also distinguished by a special drainage device 30, 30 '. It can be seen from Figures 2a and 2b that in the Connection area from the casing tube 10 and the tip end 23 not only a single one Drainage hole, as usual so far, but four drainage holes 31 in Form of four bores 12 in the casing tube 10 and four bores 22 in the tip end 23 are provided so that even when a drainage hole 31 is blocked, in particular due to root growth, there is no lack of drainage. The drainage holes 31 lead to drainage channels 32 which are delimited by channel walls 33 are. The channel walls 33 also serve as fastening aids by providing Guide grooves 34 for the optional attachment of drainage trays 36 ', as in Figures 2a and 2b, or protective caps 35, as shown, for example, in FIGS. 3a and 3b. Each drainage channel 32 can have a length of up to approximately 100 mm.

By using a large number of drainage bores 31, the emptying function, in particular the emptying performance of the underground hydrant 1 according to the invention is improved and thus increasing its reliability. In addition, a variability in the coverage of the Drainage channels 32 allows. This allows simple protective caps 35 in particular for protection against stones, dirt and / or ingrowing roots or also sucker bowls Use 36 'to provide additional seepage packs, not shown. The decision whether to use protective caps 35 or drainage trays 36 'can be made still take place when installing the underground hydrant in a construction pit, which in turn benefits from the modular principle. For example, it will initially be for use decided by protective caps 35, so can, at any later time, a Retrofitting with drainage trays 36 'can be done easily on site.

Both the protective caps 35 and the seepage shells 36 'are via the guide grooves 34 simply attachable. There are either four protective caps 35 per underground hydrant 1 or two seepage trays 36 'are used. According to FIG. 2b, the seepage trays 36 'comprise in addition to rails 38 'for insertion into the guide grooves 34 each have a projection 37'a and a recess 37'b for connecting two seepage trays 36 'and ribs 39' for stiffening.

FIGS. 3a and 3b show an underground hydrant 1 according to the invention with its casing tube 10, closed at one end with a lid 11 and connected at its other End with a tip end 23, in the drainage position, that is with the main valve closed and thus with the emptying open. The drainage device 30 according to FIGS. 3a and 3b show the use of protective caps 35, inserted in guide grooves 34 in channel walls 33 for delimiting drainage channels 32 in connection with drainage holes 31st

In particular, FIG. 3b shows an attachment 40 through which a valve spindle 41 extends extends over an inner trim 42 in the casing tube 10 in operative connection with a Main valve body 43 is, which in turn in connection with a floating Check valve body 44 can be brought in the form of a ball. Between the valve bodies 43 and 44 on the one hand and the housing wall of the underground hydrant 1, provided by the Jacket tube 10 and the tip end 23, on the other hand, a bushing 45 is arranged according to the invention. In addition, FIG. 3b shows a removal opening 50, through which the opened one Main valve water can be removed from the pipe network 4, 5.

The main valve body 43 has a not shown spherical segment-shaped recess its end facing the check valve body 44, four wings 431 on its from Check valve body 44 opposite end and a groove 430 between said ends on. In FIG. 3 b, the groove 430 runs in the area of the bores 12 and 22 in the casing tube 10 or tip end 23 to allow drainage.

The main valve body 43 is usually made of metal, in particular stainless Steel or brass, covered with rubber, neoprene, teflon or the like. The Bushing 45 is also preferably made of a metal, for example stainless steel or brass.

The bush 45 in turn has bores, as can be seen in particular in FIGS. 4 and 5 452 in the area of a central groove-like recess 451, which in the Drainage case, so when the main valve body 43 is in its closed position, as in 3b shown, with the groove 430 of the main valve body 43 substantially aligned. In this position, on the one hand, no water can be removed from the pipe network 4, 5, however can on the other hand water from the area within the casing 10 and above the Main valve body 43 via groove 430 and bores 452 into a distribution chamber 453 pass through the recess 451 in the socket 45 between the socket 45 and the jacket tube 10 is provided so that then an exit of the water through the holes 12 and 22 can take place in the drainage channels 32. If the main valve body 43 however, from its closed position by moving the valve stem 41 toward the tip end 23 moved, then its wings 431 close the bore 452 of the bush 45 and thus the drainage paths, as shown in Figure 4, during a water withdrawal from the pipe network 4, 5 is possible.

1. Dichtbuchse Über die Buchse 45 im Zusammenspiel mit den Ventilkörpern 43 und 44 kann in Reaktion auf die Position der Ventilspindel 41 eine Entwässerung ermöglicht oder vermieden werden. Zum Zwecke der Abdichtung, wenn also eine Entwässerung vermieden werden soll, weist die Buchse 45 noch zwei nutenartige Aussparungen 454 und 455 zur Aufnahme von Dichtringen 500 und 501 auf. Der eine Dichtring 500 ist dabei im Bereich eines Fußes 456 der Buchse 45 zwischen der Buchse 45 und dem Mantelrohr 10 so angeordnet, dass auch bei anstehenden Radialkräften sicher abgedichtet wird. Der andere Dichtring 501 ist an dem dem Fuß 456 gegenüberliegenden Ende der Buchse 45 in der Aussparung 455 zwischen der Buchse 45 und dem unteren Ende des Mantelrohrs 10 so angeordnet, dass die Dichtwirkung durch Axialkräfte unterstützt wird. Zur Sicherung der Position der Buchse 45 ist zudem auf der der Ausnehmung 455 gegenüberliegenden Fläche der Buchse 45 eine Nase 457 zum Eingreifen in eine Aussparung 21 in dem Spitzende 23 vorgesehen.Über die Dichtringe 500 und 501 läßt sich somit eine radiale sowie axiale Abdichtung des erfindungsgemäßen Unterflurhydranten 1 selbst bei nicht vermeidbaren Maßtoleranzen sowie Längendehnungen bei Temperaturschwankungen aufgrund des Einsatzes von Polyethylen als Herstellungsmaterial gewährleisten.

2. Führungsbuchse Entlang der Buchse 45 sind die Ventilkörper 43 und 44 bei Bewegung der Ventilspindel 41 verfahrbar. Zu diesem Zwecke ist die Buchse 45 in ihrer Geometrie sowie Bemaßung derart ausgebildet, daß sie im Zusammenspiel mit dem schwimmend gelagerten Rückschlagventilkörper 44 sowie den Dichtungen 500, 501 Maßtoleranzen sowie thermische Expansionen des Unterflurhydranten 1, insbesondere betreffend den Mantelkörper 10 und das Spitzende 23 aus Polyethylen, ausgleichen kann.

3. Versteifungsbuchse Vorzugsweise besteht die Buchse 45 aus Metall, wie bereits erwähnt, um den Unterflurhydranten 1 insgesamt zu verfestigen, so daß dem Einsatz von Polyethylen als Werkstoff des Mantelrohrs 10 sowie des Spitzendes 23 keine Festigkeitsschwächen entgegenstehen. Die Buchse 45 weist zudem eine spezielle, der Festigkeit dienende, Geometrie mit dem Fuß 456 zum Angreifen an das Mantelrohr 10 sowie der Nase 457 zum Eingreifen in die Aussparung 21 in dem Spitzende 23 auf.

4. Verteilungsbuchse Die Buchse 45 liefert über ihre Bohrungen 452 sowie Ausnehmung 451 ein Kanalsystem zum Entwässern des erfindungsgemäßen Unterflurhydranten 1 über die Verteilungskammer 453. Aufgrund der Existenz nicht nur einer, sondern mindestens zweier Bohrungen 452 in der Buchse 45 wird die Leistung und Gleichmäßigkeit der Entleerung des Unterflurhydranten 1 verbessert. Außerdem ermöglicht die Verteilungskammer 453 auch einen Aufbau, bei dem die Bohrungen 452 in der Buchse 45 nicht mit den Bohrungen 12 und 22 des Mantelrohrs 10 bzw. des Spitzendes 23 ausgerichtet zu sein haben. Dies erleichtert den Zusammenbau.Die Buchse 45 ist mit jedem beliebigen Verteilungskammersystem zum Verbessern der Entwässerungsleistung des Unterflurhydranten 1 ausrüstbar.

In an underground hydrant 1 according to the invention, the socket 45 thus fulfills a multitude of functions, namely as follows:

1. Sealing bushing In cooperation with the valve bodies 43 and 44, a drainage can be made possible or avoided in response to the position of the valve spindle 41 via the bushing 45. For the purpose of sealing, ie if drainage is to be avoided, the bushing 45 also has two groove-like recesses 454 and 455 for receiving sealing rings 500 and 501. The one sealing ring 500 is arranged in the area of a foot 456 of the bushing 45 between the bushing 45 and the casing tube 10 in such a way that it is securely sealed even when radial forces are present. The other sealing ring 501 is arranged at the end of the bushing 45 opposite the base 456 in the recess 455 between the bushing 45 and the lower end of the casing tube 10 in such a way that the sealing effect is supported by axial forces. To secure the position of the bushing 45, a nose 457 is also provided on the surface of the bushing 45 opposite the recess 455 for engaging in a recess 21 in the tip end 23. A radial and axial seal of the invention can thus be sealed via the sealing rings 500 and 501 Ensure underfloor hydrants 1 even with unavoidable dimensional tolerances as well as linear expansion due to temperature fluctuations due to the use of polyethylene as the manufacturing material.

2. Guide bushing The valve bodies 43 and 44 can be moved along the bushing 45 when the valve spindle 41 is moved. For this purpose, the socket 45 is designed in its geometry and dimensions such that it interacts with the floating check valve body 44 and the seals 500, 501 dimensional tolerances and thermal expansions of the underground hydrant 1, particularly with regard to the casing body 10 and the spigot 23 made of polyethylene , can compensate.

3. Stiffening bushing The bushing 45 is preferably made of metal, as already mentioned, in order to solidify the underground hydrant 1 as a whole, so that the use of polyethylene as the material of the casing tube 10 and the tip end 23 does not conflict with any weaknesses in strength. The bush 45 also has a special, strength-enhancing geometry with the foot 456 for engaging the casing tube 10 and the nose 457 for engaging in the recess 21 in the tip end 23.

4. Distribution bushing The bushing 45, via its bores 452 and recess 451, provides a channel system for draining the underground hydrant 1 according to the invention via the distribution chamber 453. Due to the existence of not just one but at least two bores 452 in the bushing 45, the performance and uniformity of the emptying becomes of the underground hydrant 1 improved. In addition, the distribution chamber 453 also enables a structure in which the bores 452 in the bush 45 do not have to be aligned with the bores 12 and 22 of the casing tube 10 or the tip end 23. This facilitates assembly. The bushing 45 can be equipped with any distribution chamber system to improve the drainage performance of the underground hydrant 1.

An underground hydrant according to the invention thus has a number of advantages previously known underground hydrants, namely regarding modularity (modular principle), the choice of materials (homogeneity due to the selection of polyethylene), the flexibility (Multifunction socket) and security (multiple emptying).

An underground hydrant 1 according to the invention is also extremely simple, namely can be produced as follows, for example:

First, the lower part of the underground hydrant 1 in the form of the tip end 23 in one Plastic injection molding process, including the channel walls 33.

Next, the bushing 45 is manufactured, for example rotated, and with the sealing rings 500 and 501 pre-assembled.

Thereafter, the check valve body 44 is provided as a double shut-off valve and into the Pointed end 23 inserted.

Then the pre-assembled bushing 45 with the sealing rings 500 and 501 is axially in the tip end 23 introduced by pressing the nose 457 into the recess 21. The resulting Anchoring serves to absorb radial forces in the later operation of the underground hydrant 1. When the sealing bush 45 is anchored in the tip end 23, the channel walls 33 serve as a kind of locking aids, namely for the radial positioning of the bores 452.

The sealing rings 500 and 501 provide axial and radial seals during operation. moreover allow tolerance compensation, caused either by dimensional tolerances at the Joining or linear expansion of the polyethylene of the casing tube 10 and the tip end 23 with strong temperature fluctuations or pressure effects of the flow medium, in particular Water.

The main valve body 43 and the trim 42 are then installed.

Then the cover 11 is attached to the casing tube 10.

Finally, the bores 12 and 22 in the casing tube 10 and the tip end 23 introduced and either protective caps 35 or drainage trays 36 'over the drainage channels 32 attached.

Next, an auxiliary pipe, not shown, made of conventional polyethylene pipes selected, cut to a desired length, including a standard length, and to be welded to the tip end 23. Alternatively, however, the jacket tube can also 10 are welded directly to the tip end 23. During the respective welding process the additional tube or the jacket tube 10 under the action of an axial force firmly pushed onto the socket 45. Weld metal forms along a weld seam 13 then further support in the connection, namely in the form of a homogeneous anchorage the sealing bush 45 with both the casing tube 10 and the tip end 23.

Those disclosed in the foregoing description, in the drawings, and in the claims Features of the invention can be used individually or in any combination essential for the implementation of the invention in its various embodiments his.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

Underground Hydrant

2

socketweld

3

Tee

4

pipe

5

pipe

10

casing pipe

11

cover

12

drilling

13

Weld

20

valve housing

21

recess

22

drilling

23

spigot

30.30 '

dehydrator

31

drain hole

32

drainage canal

33

channel wall

34

guide

35

protective cap

36 '

drain shell

37'a

head Start

37'b

recess

38 '

rail

39 '

rib

40

essay

41

spindle

42

trim

43

Main valve body

44

Check valve body

45

Rifle

50

removal opening

430

groove

431

wing

451

recess

452

drilling

453

distribution chamber

454

recess

455

recess

456

foot

457

nose

500

seal

501

seal

Claims (32)

Hydrant, in particular underfloor hydrant (1), with a casing tube (10) and a valve housing (20) connected to it, which can be connected to a tube network comprising first tubes (4, 5) and in which a main valve body (43) can be arranged, wherein the main valve body (43) interacts with a first valve seat and can be actuated by means of a spindle (41) guided in the casing tube (10) via an interior fitting (42), characterized by
a drainage device (30, 30 ') with a bushing (45) between the valve housing (20) and / or the casing tube (10) on the one hand and the main valve body (43) on the other, which provides the first valve seat and at least one recess (451), which defines at least one distribution chamber (453) between the bushing (45) and the valve housing (20) and / or the casing tube (10), and at least one bore (452) through the flow medium of the hydrant (1) from the casing tube (10 ) and above the main valve body (43) with the main valve closed, to the distribution chamber (453), while such a flow is interrupted when the main valve is open, and with at least one drainage hole (31) which has a hole (22) through the valve housing (20 ) and / or a bore (12) through the casing tube (10) to connect the distribution chamber (453) with the outside of the hydrant (1). Hydrant according to claim 1, characterized in that
at least two drainage bores (31) and / or at least two bores (452) of the bushing (45) are provided. Hydrant according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that
the recess (451) of the bushing (45) is groove-like or groove-like. Hydrant according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the drainage device (30, 30 ') in operative connection with each drainage hole (31) comprises at least one drainage channel (32), in particular delimited by two channel walls (33), one drainage channel (32) preferably running in the area of each drainage hole (31) , Hydrant according to claim 4, characterized in that
each channel wall (33) is firmly connected to the valve housing (20), preferably formed in one with the valve housing (20). Hydrant according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that
each drainage channel (32) can be covered with a protective cap (35) or a drain pan (36 ') at least in the area of each drainage hole (31). Hydrant according to claim 6, characterized in that
each channel wall (33) comprises at least one guide groove (34), preferably facing the corresponding drainage channel (32) and extending along said drainage channel (32), for releasably attaching a protective cap (35) or a seepage tray (36 '). Hydrant according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
four drainage holes (31), four protective caps (35) and / or two drainage trays (36 ') are provided. Hydrant according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that
each protective cap (35) and / or each seepage shell (36 ') is or are provided with at least two rails (38') for engagement in guide grooves (34) of the channel walls (33), each seepage shell (36 ') preferably having four rails (38 '). Hydrant according to one of claims 6 to 9, characterized in that
each seepage tray (36 ') with at least one projection (37'a) and / or at least one recess (37'b) for engaging at least one recess (37'b) or at least one projection (37'a) of another Seepage tray (36 ') is provided. Hydrant according to one of claims 6 to 10, characterized in that
each seepage shell (36 ') is provided with a plurality of chambers facing the valve housing for receiving seepage packs and / or with a plurality of ribs (39') facing the valve housing (20) for reinforcement. Hydrant according to one of claims 4 to 11, characterized in that
each channel wall (33), each protective cap (35) and / or each seepage shell (36 ') is or are made from a plastic, in particular from polypropylene or polyethylene, preferably in a plastic molding process. Hydrant according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the bushing (45) has at least one, preferably groove-like or groove-like, recess (454, 455) for receiving a sealing ring (500, 501) between the bushing (45) and the casing tube (10) and / or the valve housing (20) , Hydrant according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one sealing ring (500, 501) is arranged on each side of the distribution chamber (453) between the bushing (45) and the casing tube (10) and / or the valve housing (20). Hydrant according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
A check valve body (44) can be arranged in the valve housing (20) on the side of the main valve body (43) facing away from the spindle (41) and cooperates with a second valve seat. Hydrant according to claim 15, characterized in that
the bushing (45) provides the second valve seat. Hydrant according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the check valve body (44), which preferably comprises a floating ball that can at least partially penetrate into the main valve body (43), and / or the main valve body (43), which preferably has a substantially spherical segment-shaped at its end facing the check valve body (44) Recess, at its end facing away from the check valve body (44) comprises at least two wings (431) and between these two ends at least one, preferably groove-like or groove-like, recess (430) facing the bushing (45) along the bushing (45) is or are feasible. Hydrant according to claim 17, characterized in that
in the closed state of the main valve, comprising the main valve body (43) connected to the spindle (41) via the inner fitting (42) extending through the jacket tube (10), emptying the flow medium, in particular dewatering the water, from the jacket tube (10), past the wings (431), over the recess (430) of the main valve body (43) and through bores (452, 22, 12) of the bushing (45), the valve housing (20) and the casing tube (10) in at least one drainage channel (32) and / or at least one seepage packing takes place, while in the open state of said main valve each bore (452) of the bushing (45) through a wing (431) of the main valve body (43) to avoid emptying, in particular drainage, is closed. Hydrant according to one of claims 13 to 18, characterized in that
a first recess (454) of the bushing (45) along its edge facing away from the pipe network, preferably in the area of a foot-like extension (456), for receiving a first sealing ring (500) between the bushing (45) and the casing pipe (10) and / or the valve housing (20) is arranged. Hydrant according to one of claims 13 to 19, characterized in that
a second recess (455) of the bushing (45) is arranged along its edge facing the pipe network for receiving a second sealing ring (501) between the bushing (45) and the casing pipe (10) and / or the valve housing (20), preferably the second recess (455) extends in a plane substantially perpendicular to the plane of the first recess (454) and / or between the first and second recesses (454, 455) the recess (451) of the bushing (45) is arranged. Hydrant according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the bushing (45) engages in a recess (21) of the valve housing (20), preferably via at least one nose-like extension (457) along its edge facing the pipe network. Hydrant according to claim 21, characterized in that
the nose-like extension (457) extends around the entire circumference of the bushing (45), preferably on the surface opposite the second recess (455) of the bushing (45). Hydrant according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the bushing (45), the main valve body (43) and / or the check valve body (44) is or are at least partially formed from a metal, in particular stainless steel or brass. Hydrant according to claim 23, characterized in that
the metal of the bushing, the main valve body and / or the check valve body is surrounded, in particular coated, with rubber, neoprene, Teflon or a plastic, in particular polyethylene. Hydrant, according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the jacket tube (10), which is or are thus formed directly or indirectly via at least one second tube connectable valve housing (20) and / or the second tube made of a plastic, in particular polyethylene. Hydrant according to claim 25, characterized in that
the second tube is selected from first tubes (4, 5), which are preferably made of plastic, in particular polyethylene, and in particular can be cut to a specific length. Hydrant according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the pipe network comprises at least one connecting piece, which is preferably in the form of a T-piece (3) and / or made of plastic, in particular polyethylene, for connecting the hydrant (1) to the pipe network. Hydrant according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the valve housing (20) comprises at least one flange end, welding socket end and / or pointed end (23). Hydrant according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the casing tube (10) can be closed with a cover (11) at its end facing away from the valve housing (20), the cover (11) preferably comprising a removal opening (50) and an opening for the spindle (41) via a flange connection , Welded connection or screw connection can be fastened, comprises metal, in particular stainless steel, cast iron or brass and / or at least on its surface facing the interior of the casing tube, preferably the cover (11) is essentially completely made of a plastic, in particular polyethylene. Hydrant according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the casing tube (10) can be welded to the valve housing (20) or the second tube and / or the valve housing (20) to the connecting piece (3) or at least one first tube, in particular with the interposition of at least one welding sleeve (2), like a heating coil welding socket. Hydrant according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the casing tube (10), the valve housing (20), each first tube (4, 5), the connecting piece (3) and / or the second tube can be produced in a plastic injection molding process. Hydrant according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that HDPE, in particular PE 100, is selected as polyethylene.

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