TWI782563B - 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

waste water removal system

The present invention relates to a waste water 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 the 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 these installations, these systems can be wet and slippery. An improvement is needed that allows for easier handling of the system during installation and maintenance. Additionally, internal components within the system can get wet making their manipulation challenging. There is also a need for an improved design of the internal support used in the system.

1: Wastewater removal system

2: Outlet pipe assembly

3: Check valve assembly

4: Removable cover

9: Cutter

10: pump

12: water tank

13: Connector

14: Adapter

15: Floating system

201: First Surface

203: first side wall/side wall

205: second surface

207: Second side wall/side wall

209: The third surface

211: Third side wall/side wall

213: The fourth surface

215: Fourth side wall/side wall

217: fifth surface

219: Fifth side wall/side wall

221: The 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: eighth surface

513: seventh surface

515: Length

517: width

519: width

521: Length

601: first opening

603: second opening

701: Wastewater Removal Systems

703: removable cover

705: side wall

707: Grip

708: opening

709: side wall

711: Length

713: width

715: length

717: width

901: toilet

903: pipeline

905: Sink

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

FIG. 2 is various views of the wastewater removal system of FIG. 1 .

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

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

4B is a second alternative perspective view of a handle for use with the wastewater removal system of FIG. 2 .

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

Figure 6 is a further embodiment of a partially exploded perspective view of the wastewater removal system of Figure 1 including a single detailed portion thereof.

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

FIG. 8 shows the use of the wastewater removal system of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 9 is an exemplary embodiment of the wastewater removal system of FIG. 1 for use in toilets, sinks, and partial treatment systems of FIG. 1 .

Figure 1 shows an exploded view of a wastewater removal system. The system 1 comprises an outlet conduit assembly 2 connected to a removable cover 4 using a check valve assembly 3 . The removable cover 4 may be formed from several parts which in combination form an 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 . Waste water flows into tank 12 where it passes through cutter 9 and then pumped using pump 10 to a conduit to transport the waste water out of the home. Those of ordinary skill will now appreciate that while cutters are described above, other types of mechanisms can be used, including grinders, macerators, or devices that can reduce the size of solids in 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 cutter. Connector 13 is an exploded view of an exemplary connector that allows additional waste water to be piped into system 1 . In some embodiments, The connector 13 includes a sidewall connector or connector. Those of ordinary skill will now appreciate that the connector 13 may 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 may include elements such as locking rings, seals, and retaining elements. Other elements required for the integrity of the wastewater flow into the system.

Figure 2 depicts the assembled wastewater removal system. The removable cover 4 is formed from one or more parts which, when combined, 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 of a fifth surface 217 is defined from an outermost portion of the fourth side wall 215 . 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 211 . As used herein, an inset 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 easier manipulation of the wastewater removal system if the exterior of the wastewater removal system gets wet and slippery.

Figure 2 also includes axes defined between the surfaces. Specifically, the outermost portion of the first surface 201 and the sixth surface defines a first axis 225 in a first axis direction, and the second surface 205 and the fifth surface 217 define a second axis 227 in the direction of a second axis, and the third surface 209 and the fourth surface 213 define a third axis 229 in the direction of a third axis. 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 231 , a width 233 and a depth 235 respectively to be attributed to the dimensions of grip 223 . Those of ordinary skill will now appreciate that any dimensions attributed to the grip are approximate dimensions.

FIG. 3 provides an illustration of a grip 301 having a waveform design. Where similar to grip 301 is present, length 231 may be measured as shown in FIG. 3 . Specifically, by drawing a line along the uppermost part of the handle 301 , the length can be measured between the line 303 of the waste water removal system 1 and the fifth side wall 219 . The dimensions of the grip can 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 180mm and 140mm, the width may be between about 110mm and 70mm, and the depth may be between about 60mm and 20mm. 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 490mm and 530mm x 160mm and 200mm on a single planar dimension, and that the fifth side wall 219 on a single planar dimension is Between 490mm and 530mm×between 130mm and 170mm.

Figures 4A and 4B represent an alternate embodiment of the handle shown for the system without a removable cover. In FIG. 4A, a lug 401 is formed instead of an insertion handle. 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 the sidewall and has the dimensions of length 231, width 233 and depth 235 depicted for this embodiment. Although a rectangular shape is depicted in FIG. 4B , those of ordinary skill will It is understood that any of a variety of shapes may be used so long as the shapes provide additional gripping options for an installer of the system.

Figure 5 provides additional details on the parts that make up the removable cover. Panel 501 and panel 503 are removable parts of removable cover 4 . Panel 501 is part of removable cover 4 which when attached covers an assembly comprising 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 part of the eighth surface 511 and the seventh surface 513 face each other when the panel 501 is bonded and covers the electronic control box 509 . A seal 507 is provided between the electronic control box 509 and the panel 501 . Seal 507 may be held in place by bracket 505 . A surface area of the eighth surface 511 is defined by axes depicted as length 515 and width 517 . A surface area of seventh surface 513 is defined by axes depicted 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 bracket.

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 parallel to the seventh A plane of the surface has a length and a width. In this embodiment, the size of the second outer dimension is about 2 to 4 times the size of the first outer dimension. With stand 505 , the relative sizes of the openings allow for easier handling of the stand since a 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 FIG. 7 , a waste water removal system 701 with a removable cover 703 and five side walls 705 is shown. A handle is formed in at least one side wall 709 707. 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 dimensions of length 715 and width 717 . The two-dimensional dimensions of the sidewall 709 and the opening 708 formed in the 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 the opening 708 is less than 35% of the overall two-dimensional size of the 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 bulk sidewall. Those of ordinary skill will appreciate that in the case of curved surfaces, approximate dimensions may be required to calculate the two-dimensional size of the sidewall and the opening. Those of ordinary skill will now appreciate that any two-dimensional shape can be used to calculate the two-dimensional size of the handle opening. As an example, if the handle opening is circular, the two-dimensional size of the handle opening can be calculated by using the radius or diameter of the opening. Other opening shapes can be similarly calculated using the relevant dimensions.

Figure 8 illustrates the intended use of the present invention.

An exemplary installation of a wastewater removal system is depicted in FIG. 9 . Waste water 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 connector 13 . For example, wastewater from tank 905 can be connected to system 1 via pipe 903 . The sink 905 is merely exemplary and one of ordinary skill will now appreciate that waste water can be directed to the system 1 from other bathroom accessories such as a shower or bathtub, as well as appliances such as a washing machine. Any waste water collected in the system 1 is eventually pumped out of the system through an outlet pipe assembly 2 connected to a drain that removes the waste water out of a building. As an example, the assembly 2 can be connected to a pipe that is ultimately connected to a sewage system.

While several forms of the invention have been shown in the drawings and described in this application, it is not desired to limit this patent application to these particular forms, or in any other way than that of the prior art, as it should be fully understand that the same principle can be used and will be Other structures within the scope of the patent application.

2: Outlet pipe assembly

3: Check valve assembly

4: Removable cover

9: Cutter

10: pump

12: water tank

13: Side wall connector/connector

14: Adapter

15: Floating system

Claims (20)

A waste water removal system, the system comprising: a container formed by a removable cover formed by one or more parts combined to form for the waste water removal system The removable cover, an outermost portion of the removable cover defining a first surface, a first side wall on which an adapter is formed, an outermost portion of the first side wall defining a second surface, A second side wall, an outermost portion of which defines a third surface, a third side wall, 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, one of the outermost portions of which defines a sixth surface, wherein the second surface and the fifth surface are opposed to each other, the third surface and the fourth surface are opposed to each other, and the first surface and the The sixth surfaces are opposite to each other, wherein the first surface, the second surface, the third surface, the fourth surface, the fifth surface, the sixth surface define the shape of the container, and a handle is formed on the third side wall wherein the handle is inserted into the third side wall, wherein the handle includes a portion of the third side wall offset from the outermost portion of the third side wall. The wastewater removal system of claim 1, wherein 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 the direction of a second axis, and the third surface and the fourth surface define 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 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 at the defined between a portion of the sixth surface and a portion of the first surface, wherein a width is defined along a second axis between a portion of the second surface and the fifth surface, wherein the depth is defined at the Three sidewalls are bounded by an outermost part of the handle, and wherein the width defines a distance between the second sidewall and the fifth sidewall. The wastewater removal system of claim 2, wherein the length of the handle is less than about 280 mm, wherein the width of the handle is less than about 180 mm, and wherein the depth of the handle is less than about 60 mm. The wastewater removal system of claim 2, wherein the length is between about 180mm and 140mm, wherein the width is between about 110mm and 70mm, and wherein the depth is between about 60mm and 20mm. Such as the waste water removal system of claim 2, wherein the length is about 160 mm, wherein the width is about 91 mm, and wherein the depth is about 40 mm. The wastewater removal system of claim 2, wherein the removable cover is between 490mm and 530mm by 160mm and 200mm on a single plane dimension, wherein the fifth side wall is 490mm and 530mm on a single plane dimension Between 130mm and 170mm. The wastewater removal system according to claim 1, wherein the handle is in the form of a lug. A waste water removal system comprising: a container including a removable cover formed from one or more parts combined to form the removable cover, one of the removable covers The outermost portion defines a first surface, a first side wall on which an adapter is formed, an outermost portion of the first side wall defines a second surface, a second side wall, and an outermost portion of one of the second side walls Partially defining a third surface, a third side wall, an outermost portion of the third side wall defining a fourth surface, wherein a handle is formed in the third side wall, a fourth side wall, an outermost portion of the fourth side wall an outermost portion defines a fifth surface, a fifth sidewall, an outermost portion of the fifth sidewall defines 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 when the first portion is engaged and covers the electronic control box, the first portion At least part of the seventh surface and the eighth surface face each other, and wherein the seal is disposed between the electronic control box and the first part of the removable cover. The wastewater removal system of claim 8, wherein the first portion is 1% to 20% larger in 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 according to 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 and a width in a plane parallel to the seventh surface, and the second outer dimension is about 2 to 4 of the first outer dimension times. The wastewater removal system according to claim 10, wherein the support is in contact with the seal. The wastewater removal system according to 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 tank having a removable cover and five side walls; and at least one side wall of the tank having a handle formed therein, wherein an opening of the handle in the side wall The size forms 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 sidewall in which the handle is formed. The wastewater removal system according to 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 tank having a removable cover and five side walls; and at least one side wall of the tank having a handle formed therein, wherein one of the handles in the side wall The opening 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 tank having a removable cover and five side walls; and at least one side wall of the tank having a handle formed therein, wherein one of the handles in the side wall The size of the opening forms a shape having a two-dimensional size, and wherein the two-dimensional size of the opening of the handle 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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