GB2436020A - Liquid collecting device for attachment to pipework - Google Patents

Liquid collecting device for attachment to pipework Download PDF

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GB2436020A
GB2436020A GB0704643A GB0704643A GB2436020A GB 2436020 A GB2436020 A GB 2436020A GB 0704643 A GB0704643 A GB 0704643A GB 0704643 A GB0704643 A GB 0704643A GB 2436020 A GB2436020 A GB 2436020A
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24D—DOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR
    • F24D19/00—Details
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03B—INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR DISTRIBUTING WATER
    • E03B7/00—Water main or service pipe systems
    • E03B7/09—Component parts or accessories
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/12—Plumbing installations for waste water; Basins or fountains connected thereto; Sinks
    • E03C1/122—Pipe-line systems for waste water in building
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L55/00—Devices or appurtenances for use in, or in connection with, pipes or pipe systems
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24D—DOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR
    • F24D19/00—Details
    • F24D19/08—Arrangements for drainage, venting or aerating
    • F24D19/082—Arrangements for drainage, venting or aerating for water heating systems
    • F24D19/088—Draining arrangements

Abstract

A device for the collection of liquid flowing down the outer surface of a vertical pipe (4), comprises a liquid-collecting member (1) that is dished or can be formed into a dish, and includes a slot whereby the member can be fitted around the pipe, in use, clasping means (5) for holding the sides of the slot together and means (6) for directing the liquid onto the water-collecting member.

Description

<p>LIQUID COLLEC11NG APPARATUS FOR PIPEWORK</p>
<p>Field of the Invention</p>
<p>This invention relates to liquid-collecting apparatus for use on vertical pipes.</p>
<p>Backaround of the Invention</p>
<p>Radiator pipes generally rise vertically to connect with radiators through valves, glands or other coupling, which may leak or seep, or which may need to be uncoupled.</p>
<p>Space is often limited rendering it difficult to use fluid collecting containers.</p>
<p>Additionally, leaking liquid tends to remain in contact with the connecting pipework surface, such that use of a container becomes unpractical. The liquid is often contaminated Therefore, there exists a need for apparatus, which can collect liquid flowing along the outer surface of a downplpe. There is also a need for the apparatus to be able to fit Into small and awk*árd places.</p>
<p>Summary of the Invention</p>
<p>According to a first aspect, the present invention Is an apparatus for the collection of liquid flowing down the outer surface of a vertical pipe, comprising: a water-collecting member that Is dished or can be formed into a dish, and that includes a slot, whereby the member can be fitted snugly around the pipe, in use; clasping means for holding the sides of the slot together; and means for directing the liquid onto the water.collecting member.</p>
<p>According to a second aspect, the present invention is a method for diverting water flowing down the outer surface of a downplpe, using apparatus according to any preceding claim, which comprises fitting the water-collecting member around the pipe, clasping the sides of the slot together, and fitting the means for directing around the pipe.</p>
<p>Descriotion of the Invention In a preferred embodiment, the water-collecting member compnses a flexible material. In a further preferred embodiment, the water-collecting member comprises means for attachment to itself or to a separate body. The means for attachment may be one or more magnets. For example, the water-collecting member comprises two separate such means for attachment, located substantially opposite each other, and which can be attached to a radiator in use. Such attachment can ensure that the member is dished. This provides a channel for water.</p>
<p>In one embodiment, the water-collecting member includes a drain outlet. The drain outlet may be plugged, so that water collects on the plate. Alternatively, the drain outlet may be open, allowing water to be collected in a tray, or other suitable container, situated beneath the apparatus of the invention.</p>
<p>In a particularly preferred embodiment, the water-collecting member comprises a resilient dished portion and a flexible portion. The slot Is located In the dished portion, and the means for attachment are located on, or included in, the flexible portion. The flexible portion is preferable made of a non-permeable flexible material, such as rubber.</p>
<p>Preferably, the sides of the slot are reinforced. The sides may be reinforced with metal inserts, such as galvanised steel wire inserts.</p>
<p>Preferably, the means for directing water onto the plate is a flexible disc, e.9.</p>
<p>of rubber, with a radial slit, which can be slid around the pipe. Preferably, in use, the disc forms an essentially watertight seal around the pipe. More preferably, the disc is positioned above the water-collecting meniber, in use, and directs water onto the flexible portion of the water-collecting member. In use, the radial silt of the directing means is preferably not situated directly above the radial slot of the dished portion.</p>
<p>The components of the invention may be provided separately. Alternatively, the disc or the water-directing member may be attached to the clampIng means. For example, the clamping means may serve to hold the disc above the water-collecting member. The clamping means may be a clutch clamp.</p>
<p>In one embodiment, the water-collecting member includes a drain outlet. The drain outlet may be plugged, so that water collects on the plate. Alternatively, the drain outlet may be open, allowing water to be collected in a tray, or other suitable container, situated beneath the apparatus of the invention.</p>
<p>The apparatus of the invention can be adapted for use on any vertical pipe that has leakage of water, which needs to be diverted or collected. The water-collecting member may be configured to be fitted snugly around any diameter of pipe, such as 22 mm copper or plastic piping (tube) or 15 mm pipe or drain-hose. Further, the apparatus can act as a catch bowl for vertical pipe leaks in airing cupboards, under baths or kitchen sinks, or in any awkward area, where the use of a normal bowl is difficult or even impossible.</p>
<p>The invention will now be illustrated by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figures 1 to 5 are respectively views from below, the side, above and below, of an embodiment of liquid-collection apparatus of the invention.</p>
<p>The drawings show a vertical radiator pipe (4) with an associated radiator valve (9). The apparatus can therefore be used to collect water leaking from the valve.</p>
<p>A water-collecting member (1) includes a slot (10), whereby the member can be slid around the pIpe (4), forming a snug fit.</p>
<p>Figure 5 shows the slot (10) when open. The edges of the slot are compressed and held together using a clamp (5). The sides of the slot (10) are reinforced using metal inserts (8).</p>
<p>A flexible disc (6) acts as means for directing liquid onto the plate water-collapsing member (1). The disc includes a radial slit, whereby the disc can be fitted snugly around the pipe. The disc (6) is fitted to the pipe (4) above the water-collecting member, (1). The disc also acts as a secondary seal.</p>
<p>The water-collecting member (1) Includes magnets (3), which are attachable to the radiator (7) when attached, the water-collecting member becomes dished and/or, retains its dished shape. This ensures that the collected liquid is retained in the water-collecting member. The magnets also ensure that the water-collecting apparatus remains in place on the radiator. The water-collecting member has a drain outlet (2).</p>
<p>The use of attaching means helps create a natural fall for the collected liquid down and along the plate to the drain outlet (2).</p>

Claims (1)

  1. <p>CLAIMS</p>
    <p>1. Apparatus for the collection of liquid flowing down the outer surface of a vertical pipe, comprising: a water-collecting member that is dished or can be formed into a dish, and that includes a slot, whereby the member can be fitted snugly around the pipe, in use; clasping means for holding the sides of the slot together; and means for directing the liquid onto the water-collecting member.</p>
    <p>2. Apparatus according to claim 1, whereIn the water-collecting member comprises a flexible material.</p>
    <p>3. Apparatus according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the water-collecting member comprises means for attachment to itself or to a separate body.</p>
    <p>4. Apparatus according to any preceding claim, wherein the means for attachment comprises one or more magnets.</p>
    <p>5. Apparatus according to any preceding claim, wherein the sides of the slot are reinforced.</p>
    <p>6. Apparatus according to any preceding claim, wherein the means for directing the liquid onto the plate is a flexible disc including a radial slit, whereby the disc can be closely fitted around the pipe, in use.</p>
    <p>7. Apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the flexible disc is attached to the clasping means.</p>
    <p>8. Apparatus according to any preceding claim, wherein the water-collecting member includes a drain outlet.</p>
    <p>9. Apparatus according to any preceding claim, wherein the water-collecting member comprises a resilient dished portion and a flexible portion, wherein the dished portion includes the slot.</p>
    <p>10. Apparatus substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings.</p>
    <p>11. A method for diverting water flowIng down the outer surface of a downpipe, using apparatus according to any preceding claim, which comprises fitting the water-collecting member around the pipe, clasping the sides of the slot together, and fitting the means for directing around the pipe.</p>
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GB2449667A (en) * 2007-05-30 2008-12-03 David Povey Fluid collecting/draining device for attachment to pipework
GB2487577A (en) * 2011-01-28 2012-08-01 Stuart Bailey Radiator draining device
GB2489061A (en) * 2011-06-23 2012-09-19 Joe Langston Drainage device comprising a flexible tray having a slot formed therein
GB2503429A (en) * 2012-06-25 2014-01-01 Christopher Kirk Tanner Pipe draining apparatus

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GB2332923A (en) * 1998-01-05 1999-07-07 Mark Cox Method of and means for collecting leaks
GB2370067A (en) * 2000-10-18 2002-06-19 Gerald Brown Drainage device for pipe joint

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GB2332923A (en) * 1998-01-05 1999-07-07 Mark Cox Method of and means for collecting leaks
GB2370067A (en) * 2000-10-18 2002-06-19 Gerald Brown Drainage device for pipe joint

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GB2449667A (en) * 2007-05-30 2008-12-03 David Povey Fluid collecting/draining device for attachment to pipework
GB2449667B (en) * 2007-05-30 2011-11-23 David Povey Liquid collecting apparatus for pipework
GB2487577A (en) * 2011-01-28 2012-08-01 Stuart Bailey Radiator draining device
WO2012101435A2 (en) * 2011-01-28 2012-08-02 Stuart Bailey A device for collecting water as it drains from a central heating radiator
WO2012101435A3 (en) * 2011-01-28 2013-08-29 Stuart Bailey A device for collecting water as it drains from a central heating radiator
GB2487577B (en) * 2011-01-28 2018-11-14 Bailey Stuart A device for collecting water as it drains from a central heating radiator
GB2489061A (en) * 2011-06-23 2012-09-19 Joe Langston Drainage device comprising a flexible tray having a slot formed therein
GB2489061B (en) * 2011-06-23 2013-06-19 Joe Langston Drainage device
GB2503429A (en) * 2012-06-25 2014-01-01 Christopher Kirk Tanner Pipe draining apparatus

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