TW202217120A - Wastewater removal system - Google Patents

Abstract

A wastewater removal system including a container formed by a removable cover, which is formed by one or more portions, wherein an outermost portion of the removable cover defines a first surface, a first sidewall having a first adapter formed thereon, an outermost portion of the first sidewall defining a second surface, a second sidewall, an outermost portion of which defines a third surface, a third sidewall, an outermost portion of which defines a fourth surface, a fourth sidewall, an outermost portion of which defines a fifth surface, a fifth sidewall, an outermost portion of which defines a sixth surface; wherein the second surface and fifth surface are opposite to each other, the third surface and fourth surface are opposite to each other, and the first surface and sixth surface are opposite to each other, wherein the first surface, second surface, third surface, fourth surface, fifth surface, and sixth surfaces define the shape of the container, and a first handle formed in the third sidewall, the first handle being inset in the third sidewall, the inset being defined as a portion of the third sidewall and being offset from the outermost portion of the third sidewall.

Description

Wastewater removal system

The present invention relates to a wastewater removal system.

Wastewater removal systems are often used where gravity drainage is not possible, such as when a toilet is positioned below a sewage collection line. These waste water removal systems typically include a pump that can move waste water and sewage over the location of the toilet so that the waste water or sewage is properly collected and treated.

Wastewater removal systems are often formed from plastic. Due to the nature of such installations, these systems can be wet and slippery. There is a need for an improvement that allows for easier handling of the system during installation and maintenance. In addition, the internal components within the system can become wet making their manipulations challenging. There is also a need for an improved design of the internal support used in the system.

FIG. 1 shows an exploded view of a wastewater removal system. System 1 includes an outlet piping assembly 2 connected to a removable cover 4 using a check valve assembly 3 . The removable cover 4 may be formed from a plurality of parts which, in combination, form the integral cover of the system 1 . In use, a cutter 9 and pump 10 are provided in a tank 12 . Waste water from the toilet is collected in the tank via an adapter 14 . Wastewater flows into tank 12 where it passes through cutter 9 and is then pumped to conduits using pump 10 to transport the wastewater out of the home. Those of ordinary skill will now appreciate that although cutters are described above, other types of mechanisms may be used, including grinders, macerators, or methods that may reduce the size of solids within the wastewater to increase outflow and facilitate pumping of the removal system another agency. Those of ordinary skill will also appreciate that some trigger mechanism is required to activate the pump 10, such as a float system 15 that includes a switch that triggers electricity to flow to the pump 10 and the cutter. Sidewall connector 13 is an exploded view of one of the exemplary connectors that allow additional waste water to be piped to system 1 . Those of ordinary skill will now appreciate that the connector 13 can be any connection capable of providing a sealable connection that allows one or more conduits to be connected to the system 1 and that the connector 13 can include elements such as locking rings, seals, and maintenance Other components required for the integrity of the flow of wastewater into the system.

Figure 2 depicts an assembled wastewater removal system. The removable cover 4 is formed from one or more parts which, when combined, can form the complete removable cover 4 . The outermost portion of the cover defines a plane, ie, a first surface 201 . There is also a first side wall 203 on which the adapter 14 is formed. The outermost portion of the first sidewall 203 defines a plane, which is a second surface 205 . There is a second side wall 207 and a plane is defined from an outermost portion of the second side wall, which is a third surface 209 . There is also a third side wall 211 and a plane is defined from an outermost portion of the third side wall, which is a fourth surface 213 . There is also a fourth side wall 215 , and a plane is defined from an outermost portion of the fourth side wall 213 , which is a fifth surface 217 . A fifth side wall 219 is provided, and a plane is defined from the outermost portion of the fifth side wall 219 , which is a sixth surface 221 . As can be seen from FIG. 2 , the second surface 205 and the fifth surface 217 are opposite to each other, the third surface 209 and the fourth surface 213 are opposite to each other, and the first surface 201 and the sixth surface 221 are opposite to each other. Furthermore, the first surface 201, the second surface 205, the third surface 209, the fourth surface 213, the fifth surface 217, and the sixth surface 221 define the shape of the container. A handle 223 is provided to be inserted into the second side wall 207 and the third side wall 213 . As used herein, an insert is defined as a portion of the sidewall that is offset from the outermost portion of the sidewall. Grips 223 are provided to allow for easier installation when the worker is provided with a larger gripping area and for easier handling of the waste water removal system if the outside of the waste water removal system becomes wet and slippery.

Figure 2 also includes axes defined between the surfaces. Specifically, the outermost parts of the first surface 201 and the sixth surface define a first axis 225 in a first axis direction, and the second surface 205 and the fifth surface 217 define a second axis direction The second axis 227, and the third surface 209 and the fourth surface 213 define a third axis 229 in a third axis direction. It should be noted that even if the removable cover 4 or any of the first to fifth side walls (side walls 203, 207, 211, 215 and 219, respectively) are curved rather than flat, the outermost portion of the use surface still allows Define the axis. Axes 225 , 227 and 229 also allow a length 223 , a width 233 and a depth 235 , respectively, to be attributed to the dimensions of the handle 223 . One of ordinary skill will now understand that any dimensions attributed to the grip are approximate dimensions.

FIG. 3 provides an illustration of a grip 301 having a wave design. In the presence of a similar grip 301, the length 231 may be measured as shown in FIG. 3 . Specifically, the length can be measured between the line 303 of the waste water removal system 1 and the fifth side wall 219 by drawing a line along the uppermost portion of the handle 301 . The size of the handle may be a length of less than about 280 mm, a width of less than about 180 mm, and a depth of less than about 60 mm. In another embodiment, the length may be between about 180 mm and 140 mm, the width may be between about 110 mm and 70 mm, and the depth may be between about 60 mm and 20 mm. In another embodiment, the length is about 160 mm, the width is about 91 mm, and the depth is about 40 mm. Referring again to FIG. 2, those of ordinary skill will now appreciate that the removable cover 4 may have dimensions between about 490 mm and 530 mm x 160 mm and 200 mm in a single planar dimension, and that the fifth side wall 219 is A single plane is between 490 mm and 530 mm x 130 mm and 170 mm in size.

Figures 4A and 4B represent an alternative embodiment of a handle showing a system without a removable cover. In Figure 4A, a lug 401 is formed instead of an insert grip. The relative dimensions of the lug are shown in this embodiment as length 231 , width 233 and depth 235 . In Figure 4B, a shape 403 is molded into a sidewall and has the length 231, width 233, and depth 235 dimensions depicted for this embodiment. Although a rectangular shape is depicted in Figure 4B, one of ordinary skill will appreciate that any of a variety of shapes may be used, so long as they provide an installer of the system with additional gripping options.

FIG. 5 provides additional details regarding the portion making up the removable cover. Panel 501 and panel 503 are removable parts of removable cover 4 . Panel 501 is a portion of removable cover 4 that, when attached, covers an assembly including bracket 505 , seal 507 and electronic control box 509 . The panel 501 includes an eighth surface 511 and the bracket 505 has a seventh surface 513 . At least portions of the eighth surface 511 and the seventh surface 513 face each other when the panel 501 is joined and covers the electronic control box 509 . A seal 507 is provided between the electronic control box 509 and the panel 501 . The seal 507 can be held in place by the bracket 505 . A surface area of eighth surface 511 is defined by an axis shown as length 515 and width 517 . A surface area of seventh surface 513 is defined by an axis shown as width 519 and length 521 . In at least one embodiment, the eighth surface 511 has a first surface area that is about 1% to 20% greater than a second surface area defined by the seventh surface 513 of the stent.

FIG. 6 shows additional details of bracket 505 . As shown in FIG. 6 , the bracket 505 includes a first opening 601 and a second opening 603 . In at least one embodiment, the first opening has a first outer dimension and the second opening has a second outer dimension, the first outer dimension and the second outer dimension are respectively defined as being parallel to the seventh outer dimension A surface has a length and a width in a plane. In this embodiment, the size of the second outer dimension is approximately 2 to 4 times the size of the first outer dimension. With the stand 505, the relative size of the openings allows for easier handling of the stand because the thumb can be inserted into the first opening 601 and 2 to 4 fingers can be inserted into the second opening 603. As shown in FIG. 5 , a seal 507 may be provided in contact with the bracket 505 to provide a watertight seal to protect the electronic control box 509 .

FIG. 7 shows another embodiment. In Figure 7, a waste water removal system 701 with a removable cover 703 and five side walls 705 is shown. A handle 707 is formed in at least one side wall 709 . The handle 707 has an opening 708 in the side wall 709 . Length 711 and width 713 are the dimensions of sidewall 709 . Grip opening 708 also has length 715 and width 717 dimensions. The two-dimensional dimensions of sidewall 709 and opening 708 formed in sidewall 709 can be calculated using these dimensions. In at least one embodiment, the two-dimensional dimension of the handle opening 708 is about 25% to 45% of the overall two-dimensional dimension of the sidewall 709 in which the handle is formed. In another embodiment, the two-dimensional size of opening 708 is less than 35% of the overall two-dimensional size of sidewall 709 . In yet another embodiment, the two-dimensional size of the opening 708 is less than 30% of the two-dimensional size of the overall sidewall. One of ordinary skill will appreciate that in the case of curved surfaces, approximate sizes may be required to calculate the two-dimensional size of the sidewall and the opening. One of ordinary skill will now appreciate that any two-dimensional shape can be used to calculate the two-dimensional size of the grip opening. As an example, if the grip opening is circular, the two-dimensional size of the grip opening can be calculated by using the radius or diameter of the opening. Other opening shapes can be calculated similarly using the relevant dimensions.

Figure 8 illustrates the intended use of the present invention.

An exemplary installation of a wastewater removal system is shown in FIG. 9 . Wastewater removal system 1 is shown connected to toilet 901 via adapter 14 to receive waste water from toilet 901 . Other waste water can also be collected in the system 1 via the pipe 903 which is connected to the system 1 via the connection 13 . For example, waste water from tank 905 may be connected to system 1 via conduit 903 . Sink 905 is exemplary only and those of ordinary skill will now appreciate that waste water may be directed to system 1 from other bathroom accessories such as showers or bathtubs, as well as appliances such as washing machines. Any waste water collected in system 1 is eventually pumped out of the system via outlet piping assembly 2 connected to an outlet that removes waste water from a building. As an example, the assembly 2 may be connected to a pipe ultimately connected to a sewage system.

Although several forms of the inventions have been shown in the drawings and are described in this application, it is not intended to limit this patent application to these particular forms, or in any other way than by the prior art, since it should be sufficient It is understood that other constructions may be used which would employ the same principles and which are within the scope of the appended invention claims.

1: Wastewater removal system 2: outlet pipe assembly 3: Check valve assembly 4: Removable cover 9: Cutter 10: Pump 12: water tank 13: Sidewall Connectors/Connectors 14: Adapter 15: Floating System 201: First Surface 203: First side wall 205: Second Surface 207: Second side wall 209: Third Surface 211: Third side wall 213: Fourth Surface 215: Fourth Sidewall 217: Fifth Surface 219: Fifth Sidewall 221: Sixth Surface 223: Grip 225: First axis 227: Second axis 229: Third axis 231:Length 233:width 235: Depth 301: Grip 303: Line 401: lugs 403: Shape 501: Panel 503: Panel 505: Bracket 507: Seals 509: Electronic Control Box 511: The Eighth Surface 513: Seventh Surface 515: length 517:Width 519:width 521: length 601: The first opening 603: Second Opening 701: Wastewater Removal Systems 703: Removable cover 705: Sidewall 707: Grip 708: Opening 709: Sidewall 711:Length 713:Width 715:Length 717:Width 901: Toilet 903: Pipe 905: Sink

Figure 1 is an exploded side view of one of the wastewater removal systems.

FIG. 2 is various views of the waste water removal system of FIG. 1 .

Figure 3 is a low perspective view of the waste water removal system of Figure 1 showing the handle of the system.

FIG. 4A is an alternate perspective view of a handle for use with the waste water removal system of FIG. 4 .

4B is a second alternate perspective view of a handle for use with the waste water removal system of FIG. 2 .

5 is a partially exploded, top perspective view of the wastewater removal system of FIG. 1 including a separate detail portion thereof.

6 is a further embodiment of a partially exploded perspective view of the wastewater removal system of FIG. 1 including an individual detail portion thereof.

Figure 7 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of a wastewater removal system.

FIG. 8 shows the use of the waste water removal system of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 9 is an illustrative side embodiment of the waste water removal system of FIG. 1 used in toilets, sinks, and partial treatment systems of FIG. 1 .

2: outlet pipe assembly

3: Check valve assembly

4: Removable cover

9: Cutter

10: Pump

12: water tank

13: Sidewall Connectors/Connectors

14: Adapter

15: Floating System

Claims (20)

A wastewater removal system comprising: a container formed from a removable cover formed from one or more parts that combine to form the removable cover for the wastewater removal system, an outermost portion of the removable cover defining a first a surface, a first sidewall on which a first adapter is formed, an outermost portion of the first sidewall defining a second surface, a second sidewall, an outermost portion of which defines a third surface, a third sidewall, an outermost portion of which defines a fourth surface, a fourth side wall, an outermost portion of which defines a fifth surface, a fifth side wall, an outermost portion of which defines a sixth surface, wherein the second surface and the fifth surface are opposite to each other, the third surface and the fourth surface are opposite to each other, and the first surface and the sixth surface are opposite to each other, wherein the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth surfaces define the shape of the container, and a first handle formed in the third side wall, the first handle being inserted into the third side wall, the insert being defined as a portion of the third side wall and from the furthest portion of the third side wall External part offset. As in the waste water removal system of claim 1, The first surface and the sixth surface define a first axis in a first axis direction, the second surface and the fifth surface define a second axis in a second axis direction, and the third surface and the fourth surface defines a third axis in the direction of a third axis, wherein the first axis, the second axis and the third axis are perpendicular to each other, and The first handle has a length, a width and a depth forming a shape on the third side wall, wherein the length is along the first axis and is defined between a portion of the sixth surface and a portion of the first surface, wherein a width is along a second axis and is defined between a portion of the second surface and the fifth surface, wherein the depth is defined between the third sidewall and an outermost portion of the handle, and Wherein the width defines a distance between the second side wall and the fifth side wall. As in the waste water removal system of claim 2, wherein the length of the first handle is less than about 280 mm, wherein the width of the first handle is less than about 180 mm, and wherein the depth of the first handle is less than about 60 mm. As in the waste water removal system of claim 2, where the length is between about 180 mm and 140 mm, wherein the width is between about 110 mm and 70 mm, and wherein the depth is between about 60 mm and 20 mm. As in the waste water removal system of claim 2, where the length is about 160 mm, where the width is about 91 mm, and where the depth is about 40 mm. As in the waste water removal system of claim 2, wherein the removable cover is between 490 mm and 530 mm by 160 mm and 200 mm in a single flat dimension, Wherein the fifth side wall is between 490 mm and 530 mm by between 130 mm and 170 mm in a single plane dimension. The waste water removal system of claim 1, wherein the handle is in the form of a lug. A waste water removal system comprising: a container, which includes a removable cover formed from one or more portions that combine to form the removable cover, an outermost portion of the removable cover defining a first surface, a first sidewall on which a first adapter is formed, an outermost portion of the first sidewall defining a second surface, a second side wall, an outermost portion of the second side wall defines a third surface, a third side wall, an outermost portion of the third side wall defining a fourth surface, wherein a first handle is formed in the third wall, a fourth side wall, an outermost portion of the fourth side wall defines a fifth surface, a fifth sidewall, an outermost portion of the fifth sidewall defining a sixth surface; an electronic control box having a seventh surface; and a seal; wherein a first portion of the removable cover defines an eighth surface; wherein at least portions of the seventh surface and the eighth surface face each other when the first portion is engaged and covers the electronic control box, and wherein the seal is disposed between the electronic control box and the first portion of the removable cover. As in the waste water removal system of claim 8, wherein the first portion is 1% to 20% larger in terms of a first surface area than a second surface area, wherein the second surface area is defined by the seventh surface of the electronic control box. The wastewater removal system of claim 8, further comprising a bracket, Wherein the bracket includes a first and a second opening, The first opening has a first outer dimension and the second opening has a second outer dimension, the first outer dimension and the second outer dimension are respectively defined as having a length in a plane parallel to the seventh surface and a width, and The second outer dimension is about 2 to 4 times the first outer dimension. The waste water removal system of claim 10, wherein the bracket is in contact with the seal. The waste water removal system of claim 8, wherein the handle is in the form of a lug. The waste water removal system of claim 8, wherein the handle is molded inside the third side wall of the system. A waste water removal system comprising a water tank having a removable cover and five side walls; and At least one side wall of the water tank has a handle formed therein, wherein an opening of the handle in the side wall is sized to form a shape having a two-dimensional size, and Wherein the two-dimensional size of the handle opening is about 25% to 45% of the overall two-dimensional size of the side wall in which the handle is formed. The waste water removal system of claim 14, wherein the handle is in the form of a lug. The waste water removal system of claim 14, wherein the handle is molded inside the side wall of the system. A waste water removal system comprising: a water tank having a removable cover and five side walls; and At least one side wall of the water tank has a handle formed therein, wherein an opening of the handle in the side wall is sized to form a shape having a two-dimensional size, and wherein the two-dimensional size of the handle opening is less than 35% of the overall two-dimensional size of the sidewall in which the handle is formed. A waste water removal system comprising: a water tank having a removable cover and five side walls; and At least one side wall of the water tank has a handle formed therein, wherein the size of an opening of the handle in the side wall forms a shape having a two-dimensional size, and wherein the two-dimensional size of the handle opening is less than 30% of the overall two-dimensional size of the sidewall in which the handle is formed. The waste water removal system of claim 18, wherein the handle is in the form of a lug. The waste water removal system of claim 18, wherein the handle is molded inside the side wall of the system.

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