US20220063863A1 - Backflow security enclosure - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to backflow security enclosures, and more particularly to backflow security enclosures for maintained equipment.
- a backflow security enclosure such as for a piece of maintained equipment
- the security enclosure includes a plurality of side panels joinable to define sidewalls of the security enclosure.
- Each of the plurality of side panels has a plurality of sockets defined in a spaced apart relation along an interior adjacent edge of the plurality of side panels.
- a rod received through a channel defined through the socket to selectively join or unjoin the plurality of side panels.
- a top panel is supported on the plurality of side panels when joined.
- a locking mechanism is provided to secure the top panel to the plurality of side panels, when joined.
- the channel is positioned on an interior space of the security enclosure when the plurality of side panels are joined.
- each of the plurality of side panels includes a frame and a mesh suspended within the frame.
- the frame is formed of a metal.
- the mesh is selected from a wire mesh or an expanded metal plate.
- the top panel includes a frame and a mesh suspended within the frame.
- the frame is formed of a metal.
- the mesh is selected from a wire mesh or an expanded metal plate as well.
- a plurality of apertures are formed in a spaced apart relation along a bottom frame element of one or more of the plurality of side panels.
- the plurality of apertures are dimensioned to receive a fastener to secure the security enclosure to one or more of a ground or a wall surface.
- the locking mechanism further includes a locking tab protruding from the top panel, the locking tab having a locking aperture defined therethrough, the locking aperture dimensioned to receive a hasp of a lock.
- a corresponding locking tab protruding from at least one of the plurality of side panels.
- a slot is defined along a top margin of at least one of the plurality of side panels, the slot is dimensioned to receive the locking tab.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the backflow security enclosure.
- FIG. 2 is a partially exploded perspective view of the backflow security enclosure.
- FIG. 3 is an exploded detail perspective view of an end & a side panel of the backflow security enclosure.
- FIG. 4 is a detail perspective view of an end of the second embodiment of the backflow security enclosure.
- FIG. 5 is a detail perspective of the opposite end of the second embodiment of the backflow security enclosure.
- a security enclosure 10 is disclosed.
- the security enclosure 10 comprises a plurality of side panels 10 a , 10 b selectively joined with an elongate rod 18 , or at least one pin.
- a top panel 10 c , or lid, is coupled to the plurality of side panels via a locking tab 16 and a locking slot 16 a that are configured to secure the top panel 10 c to the joined plurality of sidewalls 10 a , 10 b.
- the plurality of side panels 10 a , 10 b are formed by a high strength side panel frame 12 a , 12 b with a tamper resistant mesh 14 suspended in the side panel frame 12 a , 12 b .
- the top pane 10 c is formed of a high strength top panel frame 12 c with a tamper resistant mesh 14 suspended in the top panel frame 12 c .
- the high strength top panel frame 12 c and side panel frame 12 a , 12 b may be formed of metal or steel.
- the mesh 14 may be selected from the group consisting of a steel wire mesh, an expanded metal plate, and a perforated metal plate.
- the weight of the frames 12 a - 12 c may be reduced by having flat frame members, rather than I-beam or similar members, with a flange 13 extending along a bottom edge of the frame 12 a , 12 b .
- the top panel 10 c may be fitted with a handle 24 to facilitate installation and removal of the top panel 10 c from the security enclosure 10 .
- the security enclosure 10 may be formed in any desired shape to contain the equipment the security enclosure 10 is intended to protect.
- the security enclosure 10 has a house or barn shape.
- the security enclosure 10 may also be formed in a rectangular, square, or other polyhedral shape.
- Each of the plurality of side panels 10 a , 10 b include a socket 18 a , 18 b attached to the ends of the frame 12 a , 12 b .
- the socket 18 a , 18 b on adjacent panels of the plurality of side panels 10 a , 10 b are offset in a hinge type arrangement so that a channel defined through the socket 18 a of a first side panel 10 a is axially aligned with the socket 18 b of an adjacent side panel 10 b when the side panels 10 a , 10 b are placed for joining.
- an upper socket 18 a is positioned above a lower socket 18 b .
- a plurality of sockets 18 a , 18 b may be disposed in a spaced apart relation along the frame 12 a , a 2 b of the plurality of side panels 10 a , 10 b.
- the frame 12 a , 12 b of the side panels 10 a , 10 b may include a plurality of mounting holes 27 formed through a bottom frame element.
- the plurality of mounting holes may be utilized to secure the backflow security enclosure 10 to a floor surface supporting the secured equipment.
- a top edge of the side panel frame 12 a , 12 b may include a plurality of support posts 20 disposed in a spaced apart relation along the side panel frame 12 a , 12 b .
- the plurality of support posts 20 are dimensioned to support the top panel 10 c in position atop the plurality of side panels 10 a , 10 b , when they are assembled to form the backflow security enclosure 10 .
- Non-limiting embodiments of the top panel 10 c and various lock configurations are shown in reference to FIGS. 4 and 5 .
- a locking tab 22 b and 22 c are provided on each of the top panel 10 c and side panel 10 b at a first end of the enclosure.
- the locking tab 22 b and 22 c are configured for a locking aperture 22 d to be axially aligned in the locking tab 22 b and 22 c when the top panel 10 c is placed on the security enclosure 10 .
- the locking aperture is dimensioned to receive a hasp of a conventional lock to secure the top panel 10 c to the security enclosure 10 .
- a top edge of the top panel may include a locking tab 26 a .
- a slot 26 c is defined through a top martin of the side panel frame 12 b .
- the slot 26 c is dimensioned to receive the locking tab 26 a therethrough.
- a locking aperture 26 b is defined through the locking tab 26 a and is dimensioned to receive a hasp of a conventional lock.
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Abstract
A backflow security enclosure for maintained equipment is disclosed. The security enclosure includes a plurality of side panels joinable along an adjacent edge with an elongate rod. The elongate rod is received in a channel of a plurality of sockets disposed in a spaced apart relation along an adjacent edge of the plurality of panels. The plurality of sockets may be arranged in a hinge type configuration. A top panel is supported by the plurality of side panels when joined. A locking mechanism secures the top panel to at least one of the plurality of side panels. The side panels may be secured to a ground or wall surface to surround the equipment to be repaired or serviced by a technician.
Description
- The present invention relates to backflow security enclosures, and more particularly to backflow security enclosures for maintained equipment.
- Available backflow security enclosures for maintained equipment need to be completely removed in order for a service technician to test or repair the equipment they are protecting. For larger industrial equipment, these backflow security enclosures are too big and too heavy a single service technician to handle them.
- As can be seen, there is a need for an improved backflow security enclosure for maintained equipment.
- In one aspect of the present invention, a backflow security enclosure, such as for a piece of maintained equipment is disclosed. The security enclosure includes a plurality of side panels joinable to define sidewalls of the security enclosure. Each of the plurality of side panels has a plurality of sockets defined in a spaced apart relation along an interior adjacent edge of the plurality of side panels. A rod received through a channel defined through the socket to selectively join or unjoin the plurality of side panels. A top panel is supported on the plurality of side panels when joined.
- A locking mechanism is provided to secure the top panel to the plurality of side panels, when joined.
- The channel is positioned on an interior space of the security enclosure when the plurality of side panels are joined.
- In some embodiments, each of the plurality of side panels includes a frame and a mesh suspended within the frame. Preferably, the frame is formed of a metal. Preferably, the mesh is selected from a wire mesh or an expanded metal plate.
- In some embodiments, the top panel includes a frame and a mesh suspended within the frame. Preferably, the frame is formed of a metal. Preferably, the mesh is selected from a wire mesh or an expanded metal plate as well.
- In some embodiments, a plurality of apertures are formed in a spaced apart relation along a bottom frame element of one or more of the plurality of side panels. The plurality of apertures are dimensioned to receive a fastener to secure the security enclosure to one or more of a ground or a wall surface.
- In other embodiments, the locking mechanism further includes a locking tab protruding from the top panel, the locking tab having a locking aperture defined therethrough, the locking aperture dimensioned to receive a hasp of a lock. In some embodiments, a corresponding locking tab protruding from at least one of the plurality of side panels. In other embodiments, a slot is defined along a top margin of at least one of the plurality of side panels, the slot is dimensioned to receive the locking tab.
- These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings, description and claims.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the backflow security enclosure. -
FIG. 2 is a partially exploded perspective view of the backflow security enclosure. -
FIG. 3 is an exploded detail perspective view of an end & a side panel of the backflow security enclosure. -
FIG. 4 is a detail perspective view of an end of the second embodiment of the backflow security enclosure. -
FIG. 5 is a detail perspective of the opposite end of the second embodiment of the backflow security enclosure. - The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention.
- Broadly, embodiments of the present invention provides an improved security enclosure for maintained equipment. As seen in reference to the drawings of
FIGS. 1-5 , asecurity enclosure 10 is disclosed. Thesecurity enclosure 10 comprises a plurality ofside panels elongate rod 18, or at least one pin. Atop panel 10 c, or lid, is coupled to the plurality of side panels via alocking tab 16 and alocking slot 16 a that are configured to secure thetop panel 10 c to the joined plurality ofsidewalls - The plurality of
side panels side panel frame resistant mesh 14 suspended in theside panel frame top pane 10 c is formed of a high strengthtop panel frame 12 c with a tamperresistant mesh 14 suspended in thetop panel frame 12 c. By way of non-limiting example, the high strengthtop panel frame 12 c andside panel frame mesh 14 may be selected from the group consisting of a steel wire mesh, an expanded metal plate, and a perforated metal plate. The weight of the frames 12 a-12 c may be reduced by having flat frame members, rather than I-beam or similar members, with aflange 13 extending along a bottom edge of theframe top panel 10 c may be fitted with ahandle 24 to facilitate installation and removal of thetop panel 10 c from thesecurity enclosure 10. - As will be appreciated, the
security enclosure 10 may be formed in any desired shape to contain the equipment thesecurity enclosure 10 is intended to protect. In the non-limiting embodiment shown, thesecurity enclosure 10 has a house or barn shape. Thesecurity enclosure 10 may also be formed in a rectangular, square, or other polyhedral shape. - Each of the plurality of
side panels socket frame socket side panels socket 18 a of afirst side panel 10 a is axially aligned with thesocket 18 b of anadjacent side panel 10 b when theside panels upper socket 18 a is positioned above alower socket 18 b. Depending on the size of thebackflow security enclosure 10, a plurality ofsockets frame 12 a, a2 b of the plurality ofside panels - The
frame side panels mounting holes 27 formed through a bottom frame element. The plurality of mounting holes may be utilized to secure thebackflow security enclosure 10 to a floor surface supporting the secured equipment. - A top edge of the
side panel frame support posts 20 disposed in a spaced apart relation along theside panel frame support posts 20 are dimensioned to support thetop panel 10 c in position atop the plurality ofside panels backflow security enclosure 10. - Non-limiting embodiments of the
top panel 10 c, and various lock configurations are shown in reference toFIGS. 4 and 5 . In a first lock configuration, alocking tab top panel 10 c andside panel 10 b at a first end of the enclosure. Thelocking tab locking aperture 22 d to be axially aligned in thelocking tab top panel 10 c is placed on thesecurity enclosure 10. The locking aperture is dimensioned to receive a hasp of a conventional lock to secure thetop panel 10 c to thesecurity enclosure 10. In a second embodiment, a top edge of the top panel may include alocking tab 26 a. In this embodiment aslot 26 c is defined through a top martin of theside panel frame 12 b. Theslot 26 c is dimensioned to receive thelocking tab 26 a therethrough. Alocking aperture 26 b is defined through thelocking tab 26 a and is dimensioned to receive a hasp of a conventional lock. - It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.
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1. A backflow security enclosure, comprising:
a plurality of side panels joinable to define sidewalls of the security enclosure, each of the plurality of side panels having a socket defined in a spaced apart relation along an interior adjacent edge of the plurality of side panels,
a rod received through a channel defined through the socket to selectively join or unjoin the plurality of side panels; and
a top panel supported on the plurality of side panels when joined.
2. The backflow security enclosure of claim 1 , further comprising:
a locking mechanism to secure the top panel to the plurality of side panels, when joined.
3. The backflow security enclosure of claim 1 , wherein the channel is positioned on an interior space of the security enclosure when the plurality of side panels are joined.
4. The backflow security enclosure of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of side panels comprises:
a frame; and
a mesh suspended within the frame.
5. The backflow security enclosure of claim 4 , wherein the frame is formed of a metal.
6. The backflow security enclosure of claim 4 , wherein the mesh is selected from the group consisting of a steel wire mesh, an expanded metal plate, and a perforated metal plate.
7. The backflow security enclosure of claim 1 , wherein the top panel further comprises:
a frame; and
a mesh suspended within the frame.
8. The backflow security enclosure of claim 7 , wherein the frame is formed of a metal.
9. The backflow security enclosure of claim 8 , wherein the mesh is selected from the group consisting of a steel wire mesh, an expanded metal plate, and a perforated metal plate.
10. The backflow security enclosure of claim 1 , further comprising:
a plurality of apertures formed in a spaced apart relation along a bottom frame element of one or more of the plurality of side panels, the plurality of apertures dimensioned to receive a fastener to secure the backflow security enclosure to one or more of a ground or a wall surface.
11. The backflow security enclosure of claim 2 , the locking mechanism further comprising:
a locking tab protruding from the top panel, the locking tab having a locking aperture defined therethrough, the locking aperture dimensioned to receive a hasp of a lock.
12. The backflow security enclosure of claim 11 , further comprising:
a corresponding locking tab protruding from at least one of the plurality of side panels.
13. The backflow security enclosure of claim 12 further comprising:
a slot defined along a top margin of at least one of the plurality of side panels, the slot dimensioned to receive the locking tab.
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