GB2367848A - Household flood barrier - Google Patents

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GB2367848A
GB2367848A GB0025216A GB0025216A GB2367848A GB 2367848 A GB2367848 A GB 2367848A GB 0025216 A GB0025216 A GB 0025216A GB 0025216 A GB0025216 A GB 0025216A GB 2367848 A GB2367848 A GB 2367848A
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flood protection
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John Runcie Campbell
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B2009/007—Flood panels

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Abstract

A flood protection system comprising a fixed U-shaped frame 2 permanently attached to a building into which removable boards 1 can be located for flood protection. The removable boards 1 may have flexible seal 10 along there lower edge and ends. A flexible seal may also be provided within the channel 2 to provide a waterproof seal to boards. To hold the boards securely in place, shores 8 and wedges 9 may be used. The protection system may also be used for ventilators or vents, in which case the flexible seal may be held watertight by external pressure on bolts or screws.

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HOUSEHOLD FLOOD PREVENTOR The essence of this method is its portability lightweight and easily fitted. Dispensing with sand bags.
The only permanent features are the U brackets and threaded plugs which are fixed to door facing 4 or door posts 5 window sides or walls 17 when fitting ventilator barriers 1.
Simply slip the barrier 1 into bracket 2 set shores 8 and wedges 9 in position and set tight till rubber seal 10 is under pressure.
Bathroom silicon or similar on bracket sides and sills 16 & 7 before installation will ensure watertight integrity U Bracket 2 can be continuous for piggybag method when two or more barriers are required..
The ventilator 13 system simply bolts 15 on when required, tighten up on rubber seal 10 with silicon applied before installation.
Void 6 filled with sponge rubber or polystyrene packing.
Flood preventor easily adapted to anti-burglar device by masking door locks and window catches Fig. 8 encapusates basic idea Household flood preventor Fig 1 Front and Plan view of door 2 with barrier 1 in place Fig 2 Illustrates piggyback of barriers 1 and shores 8 and wedges 9 arrangement about to be tightened up.
Fig 3 Shows barrier 1 in place on window 18 Fig 4 Shows ventilator 13 with barrier 1 arrangement plan and side view Fig 5 Show barrier 1 with rubber seal 10 kept slightly proud on top corners Fig 6 Shows U brackets 2 and barrier 1 with retaining screws 12 U bracket 2 can be whole height of opening. For additional barriers 1 (Piggy back) Fig 7 Shows alternative wedging method using chock 11 held with bolt threaded in to alloy or brass plug Fig 8 Shows barrier 1 fitted to door 3 Windows 18 and ventilators 13 Key 1 Barrier 2 U Bracket 3 Door 4 Door facing 5 Door post 6 Void 7 Door step 8 Shore 9 Wedge 10 Rubber Seal 11 Chock 12 Retaining screws 13 Ventilator 14 Roll Plugs) Roll bolts 15 Roll Bolts) 16 Window sill 17 Wall 18 Window

Claims (6)

  1. CLAIMS 1. A flood protection system comprising a fixed U channel frame permanently attached to a building into which removable boards may be located for flood protection.
  2. 2. A system as claimed in Claim No. 1 wherein each board has a flexible seal along its lower edge and ends.
  3. 3. A flood protection system as claimed in Claim No. 1 and Claim No. 2 wherein a flexible seal is provided within the channel frame to provide a waterproof
    seal to each board. t
  4. 4. A flood protection system as claimed in Claim No. 1, Claim No. 2 and Claim No. 3 wherein a wedge device is provided to hold the boards securely in place.
  5. 5. A flood protection system substantially as described herein with references to Figures 1-9 of the accompanying drawings.
  6. 6. A flood protection system as claimed in Claim No. 4 for ventilators or vents whereby a flexible seal forms a watertight seal by means of external pressure on bolts or screws.
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Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2463856A (en) * 2008-07-19 2010-03-31 Peter Birt Flood barrier
GB2556870B (en) * 2016-10-06 2021-11-17 Dancop Uk Ltd Flood Prevention

Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3861081A (en) * 1973-09-20 1975-01-21 Stanley J Maskell Flood barrier
FR2713694A1 (en) * 1993-11-12 1995-06-16 Delpuech Daniel Removable, sliding flood protection panels for houses, industrial and commercial buildings
GB2305453A (en) * 1995-09-25 1997-04-09 John Gilbert Dymond Flood barrier
GB2318145A (en) * 1996-10-12 1998-04-15 Thomas Edward Haughey Flood barrier for doors and windows
GB2327697A (en) * 1997-07-25 1999-02-03 Meurig Raymond Jones Flood barrier
GB2348666A (en) * 1999-04-08 2000-10-11 Robert Mcadam Anti-flood barrier

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3861081A (en) * 1973-09-20 1975-01-21 Stanley J Maskell Flood barrier
FR2713694A1 (en) * 1993-11-12 1995-06-16 Delpuech Daniel Removable, sliding flood protection panels for houses, industrial and commercial buildings
GB2305453A (en) * 1995-09-25 1997-04-09 John Gilbert Dymond Flood barrier
GB2318145A (en) * 1996-10-12 1998-04-15 Thomas Edward Haughey Flood barrier for doors and windows
GB2327697A (en) * 1997-07-25 1999-02-03 Meurig Raymond Jones Flood barrier
GB2348666A (en) * 1999-04-08 2000-10-11 Robert Mcadam Anti-flood barrier

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2463856A (en) * 2008-07-19 2010-03-31 Peter Birt Flood barrier
GB2556870B (en) * 2016-10-06 2021-11-17 Dancop Uk Ltd Flood Prevention

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