JP2001200555A - Rain leader intake device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a rain leader intake device capable of combining an intake section 16 with a water storage tank 5 and, at the same time, easily and surely separating a foreign matter. SOLUTION: The water storage tank 5 is concentrically placed on the outside circumference of a rain leader 4, and the intake section 16 to the water storage tank 5 and an overflow hole 6 in the rain leader 4 are formed in the upper position inside of the water storage tank 5 in the rain leader 4.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a downspout water intake apparatus which integrates a water intake unit and a water storage tank and can easily and surely separate foreign matters.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a water intake device for collecting rainwater flowing down a downspout of a building is described in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 7-10169 and Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 7-12561.

[0003] In the above water intake device, a water intake device is disposed in a downspout, and rainwater is guided from the water intake device to an external water storage tank through an intake water line.

[0004]

However, in such a conventional water intake device, since the water intake device and the water storage tank are separated from each other and connected by a water intake conduit, a connection portion between the devices is broken. There are problems such as easy installation, a space for installing a water storage tank is required, and maintenance such as inspection and repair is troublesome because an overflow facility of the water storage tank is separated from a water intake device.

[0005] In addition, there is a possibility that foreign matter such as leaves, dust and dust flowing from the eaves gutter may be clogged or accumulated to cause rot.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a downspout water intake apparatus which solves the above-mentioned problems, integrates a water intake unit with a water storage tank, and can easily and reliably separate foreign matters. It is in.

[0007]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a water storage tank is disposed on an outer periphery of a downspout, and an upper position in the downspout in the water storage tank is provided. It is characterized in that a water intake section for the water storage tank and an overflow hole for the downspout are formed.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, an intake pipe from the downspout to the water storage tank is not required, and the number of failure points can be reduced accordingly. Also, it is not necessary to secure a space for installing the water storage tank. The installation and fixing of the water tank can be done simultaneously with the installation of the downspout. The overflow facility is also integrated, and the overflow water can be drained using the downspout as it is.

Further, since the water tank is arranged on the outer periphery of the downspout, the downpipe can be protected and prevented from being damaged by an external force (typhoon, passing vehicle, pedestrian).

[0010] The invention described in claim 2 is characterized in that the water storage tank can block sunlight.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since clean water free of algae generation and decay can be stored for a long period of time, it can be used for a wide range of applications. For example, it can be used in applications such as gardening, vegetable gardens, gardens, and car washes without performing algae generation prevention treatment. In addition, it can be used for applications such as bath washing, toilet washing, and water sprinkling without sterilization.
Further, it can be used for applications such as washing of leisure and children's goods, shoes and the like, appreciation of fish, and other water pools without subjecting them to rot prevention treatment.

In the invention described in claim 3, the water storage tank has a detachable upper lid, and the vertical gutter is separated into an upper vertical gutter and a lower vertical gutter at the position of the upper lid. A cylindrical guide portion having a fitting portion capable of fitting the lower end of the upper downspout via a conical portion on the upper surface, and having an opening on the side surface,
A water intake device comprising: a primary reservoir provided on the bottom surface of the guide portion; and a cylindrical fitting portion provided at substantially the center of the primary reservoir and capable of fitting the overflow hole at the upper end of the lower downspout. Are integrally formed on the lower surface of the upper lid, the bottom lid of the water storage tank has an inclined surface shape, and a fitting portion capable of fitting the upper end of the lower vertical gutter is formed on the bottom lid. A cleaning port having a cleaning lid is formed in the lower inclined portion, and a water intake port is formed in a lower part of the water storage tank at a position corresponding to the upper inclined portion of the bottom lid.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the rainwater flowing down the downspout can be directly flowed into the water storage tank.

That is, rainwater falls from the upper downspout along the conical portion of the upper lid and the guide portion, and flows into the water storage tank through the opening formed in the guide portion. At this time, among the foreign substances such as leaves, dust, and dust, those having relatively large granularity and heavy specific gravity are collected by the primary storage basin. The foreign matter collected in the primary storage basin can be collected by removing the upper lid.

In the state where rainwater is stored in the water storage tank, small granular foreign matters contained in the rainwater settle, move to the lower portion along the inclined bottom lid, and move to the cleaning portion. Gradually accumulate. The small foreign particles accumulated in the cleaning port can be removed by removing the cleaning lid.

When the level of rainwater in the water storage tank becomes higher than the upper end of the lower downspout, the rainwater overflows from the overflow hole to the lower downspout and is discharged to the drain port.

The supernatant liquid in the water storage tank can always be taken out from the water intake and used. Thereby, rainwater can be used effectively.

[0018]

First Embodiment A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIGS. 1 and 2 show a first embodiment of the present invention.

First, the structure will be described. In FIG.
Reference numeral 2 denotes a building such as a house constructed on the ground 1, reference numeral 3 denotes an eaves gutter of the building 2, and reference numeral 4 denotes a downspout of the building 2.

In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a water storage tank 5 is arranged concentrically on the outer periphery of the downspout 4.
Then, a water intake portion to the water storage tank 5 and an overflow hole 6 to the vertical gutter 4 are formed at an upper position in the water storage tank 5 in the downspout 4.

The water storage tank 5 has a dark color (for example, black) capable of blocking sunlight, and has a substantially cylindrical water storage tank body 7, and is detachably attached to an upper end of the water storage tank body 7. An upper lid 8 and a bottom lid 9 attached to the lower end of the water tank main body 7 are provided.

The upper lid 8 has an upper lid main body 10 that can be fitted to the upper end of the water storage tank main body 7, and a conical portion 11 that is formed so as to gradually decrease in diameter upward from a substantially central position of the upper lid main body 10. And a tubular fitting portion 12 formed at the upper end of the conical portion 11 and into which the downspout 4 can be fitted. On the back surface of the upper lid 8, a cylindrical guide portion 13 having substantially the same diameter as the lower surface of the conical portion 11, a primary reservoir 14 formed on the bottom surface of the guide portion 13, and a central position of the primary reservoir 14. A water intake device 1 having a tubular fitting portion 15 formed and capable of fitting the downspout 4
6 (the water intake part) are formed integrally. The guide 13 has an opening 17 at a required position.

The downspout 4 is separated at the position of the upper lid 8, the lower end of the upper downspout 18 is fitted and fixed in the fitting portion 12, and the upper end of the lower downspout 19 is fitted and fixed in the fitting portion 15. Have been. The upper end of the lower downspout 19 is the overflow hole 6, and the lower downspout 19 functions as an overflow pipe leading to a drain port (not shown).

The bottom cover 9 has an inclined surface shape, and has a cylindrical fitting portion 2 into which the downspout 4 can be fitted at a substantially central position.
0 is formed. A cleaning port 21 is formed in the lower inclined portion of the bottom lid 9, and a cleaning lid 22 is detachably attached to the cleaning port 21.

Further, a water tap 23 such as a faucet is formed at a position corresponding to the upper inclined portion of the bottom cover 9 in the lower part of the water tank main body 7.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 24 denotes rainwater, and reference numeral 25 denotes
Are foreign substances such as leaves, dust and dust.

Next, the operation of the first embodiment will be described.

The rainwater 24 flowing down the downspout 4 flows directly into the water storage tank 5.

That is, the rainwater 24 falls from the upper downspout 18 along the conical portion 11 and the guide portion 13 of the upper lid 8 and flows into the water storage tank 5 from the opening 17 formed in the guide portion 13. At this time, foreign matter 25 such as leaves, dust, dust, etc.
Among them, those having relatively large granularity and heavy specific gravity are collected in the primary storage chamber 14. The foreign matter 25 collected in the primary storage basin 14 is collected by periodically removing the upper lid 8.

In a state where the rainwater 24 is stored in the water storage tank 5, small granular foreign matter 25 contained in the rainwater 24 precipitates and moves to the lower portion along the inclined bottom cover 9,
It gradually accumulates in the cleaning port 20. The small particulate foreign matter 25 accumulated in the cleaning port 20 is periodically removed from the cleaning lid 2.
2 Remove and remove.

When the water tank 5 is full and the level of the rainwater 24 is higher than the upper end of the lower downspout 19, it overflows from the overflow hole 6 to the lower downspout 19 and is discharged to the drain.

The supernatant liquid in the water storage tank 5 can always be taken out from the faucet or other water tap 23 and used. Thereby, the rainwater 24 can be used effectively.

In particular, foreign matter 25 such as leaves, dust and dust
Is not included, and the water tank 5 is dark (black) to block the sun's rays, so that clean water free of algae generation and rot can be stored for a long period of time. Is possible. For example, it can be used in applications such as gardening, vegetable gardens, gardens, and car washes without performing algae generation prevention treatment. Also, wash the bath,
It can be used for applications such as toilet washing and watering without sterilization. In addition, leisure and children's goods,
It can be used for washing water of shoes and the like, appreciation of fish, and other uses such as water pools without performing rot prevention treatment.

A water storage tank 5 is arranged concentrically on the outer periphery of the downspout 4, and a water intake section 16 to the water storage tank 5 and an overflow hole 6 to the downpipe 4 are provided at an upper position of the downpipe 4 in the water storage tank 5.
Is formed, the intake pipe from the downspout 4 to the water storage tank 5 becomes unnecessary, and the number of failure points can be reduced accordingly. Further, it is not necessary to secure an installation space for the water storage tank 5. The installation and fixing of the water storage tank 5 can be performed simultaneously with the installation of the downspout 4. The overflow facility is also integrated, and the overflow water can be drained using the downspout 4 as it is.

Further, since the water tank 5 is arranged concentrically on the outer periphery of the downspout 4, the water tank 5 protects the downpipe 4 from being damaged by an external force (typhoon, passing vehicle, pedestrian). Can be prevented.

[0037]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the water tank is disposed on the outer periphery of the downspout, and the water is taken into the water tank at an upper position in the downpipe in the water tank. By forming an overflow hole to the section and the downspout, an intake pipe from the downspout to the water storage tank is not required, and the number of failure points can be reduced accordingly. Also, it is not necessary to secure a space for installing the water storage tank. The installation and fixing of the water tank can be done simultaneously with the installation of the downspout. The overflow facility is also integrated, and the overflow water can be drained using the downspout as it is.

Further, since the water tank is arranged on the outer periphery of the downspout, the downpipe can be protected and prevented from being damaged by external force (typhoon, passing vehicle, pedestrian).

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the water tank is capable of blocking sunlight, long-term storage of clean water free of algae generation and decay can be utilized for a wide range of uses. Is possible. For example, it can be used in applications such as gardening, vegetable gardens, gardens, and car washes without performing algae generation prevention treatment. In addition, it can be used for applications such as bath washing, toilet washing, and water sprinkling without sterilization. Further, it can be used for applications such as washing of leisure and children's goods, shoes and the like, appreciation of fish, and other water pools without subjecting them to rot prevention treatment.

According to the third aspect of the invention, rainwater flowing down the downspout can be directly flowed into the water storage tank.

That is, rainwater falls from the upper downspout along the conical portion of the upper lid and the guide portion, and flows into the water storage tank through an opening formed in the guide portion. At this time, among the foreign substances such as leaves, dust, and dust, those having relatively large granularity and heavy specific gravity are collected by the primary storage basin. The foreign matter collected in the primary storage basin can be collected by removing the upper lid.

In the state where the rainwater is stored in the water storage tank, small granular foreign matters contained in the rainwater settle, move to the lower part along the sloped bottom lid, and move to the cleaning part. Gradually accumulate. The small foreign particles accumulated in the cleaning port can be removed by removing the cleaning lid.

When the level of rainwater in the water storage tank becomes higher than the upper end of the lower downspout, the rainwater overflows from the overflow hole to the lower downspout and is discharged to the drain port.

The supernatant liquid in the water storage tank can always be taken out from the water intake and used. Thereby, a practically useful effect that rainwater can be used effectively can be exhibited.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall side view of a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged side sectional view of FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 4 downspout 5 water storage tank 6 overflow hole 8 top cover 9 bottom cover 11 conical section 12 fitting section 13 guide section 14 primary storage basin 15 fitting section 16 water intake section (water intake unit) 17 opening section 18 upper vertical gutter 19 lower vertical gutter Reference Signs List 20 fitting part 22 cleaning lid 20 cleaning port 23 water intake port

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A water tank is arranged on the outer periphery of a downspout, and a water intake section for the water tank and an overflow hole to the downspout are formed at an upper position of the downspout in the water tank. Downspout intake device. 2. The downspout intake device according to claim 1, wherein said water storage tank is capable of blocking sunlight. 3. The water tank has a detachable upper lid, and the vertical gutter is separated into an upper vertical gutter and a lower vertical gutter at the position of the upper lid, and the upper lid is provided with a conical portion on an upper surface thereof. A tubular guide having an opening on a side surface, a primary reservoir provided on the bottom of the guide, and a substantially center of the primary reservoir; A water inlet provided at a position and having a cylindrical fitting portion into which the overflow hole at the upper end of the lower downspout can be fitted is integrally formed on the lower surface of the upper lid, and the bottom lid of the water storage tank is inclined. The bottom lid is formed with a fitting portion to which the upper end of the lower downspout can be fitted, and a cleaning opening having a cleaning lid is formed on a lower inclined portion of the bottom lid. An intake port is formed at a position corresponding to an upper inclined portion of a bottom lid in a lower portion of the tank, wherein an intake port is formed. Is a downspout intake device according to 2.