WO1993011310A1 - Water storage fencing system - Google Patents

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WO1993011310A1
WO1993011310A1 PCT/AU1992/000650 AU9200650W WO9311310A1 WO 1993011310 A1 WO1993011310 A1 WO 1993011310A1 AU 9200650 W AU9200650 W AU 9200650W WO 9311310 A1 WO9311310 A1 WO 9311310A1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03B—INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR DISTRIBUTING WATER
    • E03B1/00—Methods or layout of installations for water supply
    • E03B1/04—Methods or layout of installations for water supply for domestic or like local supply
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03B—INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR DISTRIBUTING WATER
    • E03B3/00—Methods or installations for obtaining or collecting drinking water or tap water
    • E03B3/02—Methods or installations for obtaining or collecting drinking water or tap water from rain-water
    • E03B3/03—Special vessels for collecting or storing rain-water for use in the household, e.g. water-butts
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03B—INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR DISTRIBUTING WATER
    • E03B1/00—Methods or layout of installations for water supply
    • E03B1/04—Methods or layout of installations for water supply for domestic or like local supply
    • E03B1/041—Greywater supply systems
    • E03B2001/047—Greywater supply systems using rainwater
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02A—TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02A20/00—Water conservation; Efficient water supply; Efficient water use
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02A—TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02A20/00—Water conservation; Efficient water supply; Efficient water use
    • Y02A20/108—Rainwater harvesting

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  • the present invention relates to water storage and, in particular, to a water storage system which utilises water storage tanks which are incorporated into fencing. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In urban and suburban areas where water reticulation mains are available, water is not generally stored by individual householders.
  • water storage apparatus comprising a plurality of generally planar water storage tanks formed into a fence structure with said tanks being interconnected and a water collection means communicating with at least one of said tanks for supplying collected water to said at least one storage tank.
  • a fence comprising a plurality of interconnected, generally planar.
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a water storage apparatus of a preferred embodiment
  • Fig. 2 is an end view of a tank of the apparatus of Fig. 1
  • Fig. 3 is a partial side view illustrating the apparatus installed on an inclined slope
  • Fig. 4 is a view similar to Fig. 3 but of another embodiment
  • Fig. 5 is a cut-away exploded perspective view of a tank of a third embodiment.
  • the water storage apparatus 1 of the preferred embodiment is illustrated in Fig. 1.
  • the apparatus 1 includes a plurality of generally planar individual water storage tanks 2 which form individual panels of a fence 3 around a building 4.
  • the building 4 has a roof 5 with guttering 6 which is used to collect and drain any rain water landing on the roof 5.
  • the guttering 6 is connected to a downpipe 7 which is connected into a water drainage system (not illustrated).
  • the apparatus 1 also includes a branch water pipe 8 which branches off the downpipe 7.
  • the downpipe 7 has an overflow valve 9 which allows water to continue down the downpipe 7 when the branch water pipe 8 is full .
  • the water pipe 8 connects into a filter box 11 located on a first one of the individual water storage tanks 2.
  • the filter box 11 is used to remove any debris from the water prior to its entering into the storage tanks 2.
  • the water is able to flow between adjacent tanks 2 until all the tanks 2 are full .
  • the apparatus 1 also includes a pump 12 which is connected to one of the water storage tanks 2.
  • the outlet of the pump 12 is connected to a water pipe 13 which is connected into the normal plumbing system 14 of the building 4 via a valve 15.
  • the water stored in the tanks 2 is thus able to be distributed through the plumbing system 14 to showers, toilets, hose connections and other suitable outlets (not illustrated). If some outlets within the building 4 do not require to be connected to the pump they can be switched off from the pipe 13 at the valve 15. If the building 4 is connected to a water reticulation mains 16, the valve 15 can be used to switch between the mains 16 or the pipe 13.
  • Illustrated in Figs. 2 and 3 is an an embodiment of the individual water storage tanks 2. In this embodiment the tanks 2 are manufactured from folded metal and are able to be set into the ground 21 for self support as illustrated in Figs. 2 and 3. Alternatively, the tanks 2 can be placed on top of the ground 21 and supported by an existing fence if required.
  • the tanks 2 have an inlet/outlet 17 through which water is able to pass. As illustrated in Fig. 3, a plurality of connecting pipes 25 is used to connect the inlet/outlet 17 of adjacent tanks 2. A cover strip 19 is used to cover gaps 20 between adjacent tanks 2. The cover strips 19 are illustrated as being partially below the ground 21.
  • FIG. 4 Another embodiment of the tanks 2 is illustrated in Fig. 4.
  • the tanks 22 are inserted in the ground 21 and have tall connecting end cover strips 23 similar to those as previously described, but which resembles convential fence posts.
  • Fig. 5 illustrates a tank 31 of another embodiment.
  • the tank 31 is preferably made from decorative fibrous cement, rolled or embossed metal panels or low weight concrete casings.
  • the tank 31 has a fixed base 32 and a removable top cap 33 which when removed allows access for maintenance.
  • a sheet plastics liner 34 is locatable within the tank 31.
  • the tank 31 also has inlets/outlets 35 which are used to connect between adjacent tanks 31.

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Abstract

Water storage apparatus (1) comprising a plurality of individual but interconnected water tanks (2) forming a fence (3) around a building (4) is disclosed. The building (4) has a roof (5) with guttering (6) which is used to collect and remove rain water landing on the roof (5). One of the tanks (2) is connected to the guttering (6) by a water pipe (8). A filter box (11) is used to filter the rain water before entering the first tank (2). A water pump (12) pumps water stored in tanks (2) to a water distribution or plumbing system (14) of the building (4).

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MATER STORAGE FENCING SYSTEM The present invention relates to water storage and, in particular, to a water storage system which utilises water storage tanks which are incorporated into fencing. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In urban and suburban areas where water reticulation mains are available, water is not generally stored by individual householders.
Rain water which falls in these areas is collected by the drainage system and is drained away and no use of the rain water is made by the individual householders.
It is known to collect rain water on roofs of buildings and to direct this collected rain water into storage tanks. This is generally carried out in isolated areas which are not serviced by water reticulation mains. It is believed that the individual householders in those areas serviced by water reticulation mains would collect rain water which falls on their roof if the storage tanks were not as visually obtrusive as existing water tanks.
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an improved water storage system which uses a water storage tank which is incorporated into fencing around a building. Fencing incorporating water storage tanks are also provided.
DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION According to one aspect of the present invention there is disclosed water storage apparatus comprising a plurality of generally planar water storage tanks formed into a fence structure with said tanks being interconnected and a water collection means communicating with at least one of said tanks for supplying collected water to said at least one storage tank.
According to another aspect of the present invention there is disclosed a fence comprising a plurality of interconnected, generally planar.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Some embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings in which: Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a water storage apparatus of a preferred embodiment,
Fig. 2 is an end view of a tank of the apparatus of Fig. 1, Fig. 3 is a partial side view illustrating the apparatus installed on an inclined slope,
Fig. 4 is a view similar to Fig. 3 but of another embodiment, and
Fig. 5 is a cut-away exploded perspective view of a tank of a third embodiment.
BEST MODE OF CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION ' The water storage apparatus 1 of the preferred embodiment is illustrated in Fig. 1. The apparatus 1 includes a plurality of generally planar individual water storage tanks 2 which form individual panels of a fence 3 around a building 4. The building 4 has a roof 5 with guttering 6 which is used to collect and drain any rain water landing on the roof 5. The guttering 6 is connected to a downpipe 7 which is connected into a water drainage system (not illustrated).
The apparatus 1 also includes a branch water pipe 8 which branches off the downpipe 7. The downpipe 7 has an overflow valve 9 which allows water to continue down the downpipe 7 when the branch water pipe 8 is full .
As illustrated in Fig. 1, the water pipe 8 connects into a filter box 11 located on a first one of the individual water storage tanks 2. The filter box 11 is used to remove any debris from the water prior to its entering into the storage tanks 2. As indicated by arrows in Fig. 1, the water is able to flow between adjacent tanks 2 until all the tanks 2 are full .
The apparatus 1 also includes a pump 12 which is connected to one of the water storage tanks 2. The outlet of the pump 12 is connected to a water pipe 13 which is connected into the normal plumbing system 14 of the building 4 via a valve 15. The water stored in the tanks 2 is thus able to be distributed through the plumbing system 14 to showers, toilets, hose connections and other suitable outlets (not illustrated). If some outlets within the building 4 do not require to be connected to the pump they can be switched off from the pipe 13 at the valve 15. If the building 4 is connected to a water reticulation mains 16, the valve 15 can be used to switch between the mains 16 or the pipe 13. Illustrated in Figs. 2 and 3 is an an embodiment of the individual water storage tanks 2. In this embodiment the tanks 2 are manufactured from folded metal and are able to be set into the ground 21 for self support as illustrated in Figs. 2 and 3. Alternatively, the tanks 2 can be placed on top of the ground 21 and supported by an existing fence if required.
The tanks 2 have an inlet/outlet 17 through which water is able to pass. As illustrated in Fig. 3, a plurality of connecting pipes 25 is used to connect the inlet/outlet 17 of adjacent tanks 2. A cover strip 19 is used to cover gaps 20 between adjacent tanks 2. The cover strips 19 are illustrated as being partially below the ground 21.
Another embodiment of the tanks 2 is illustrated in Fig. 4. In this embodiment, the tanks 22 are inserted in the ground 21 and have tall connecting end cover strips 23 similar to those as previously described, but which resembles convential fence posts.
Fig. 5 illustrates a tank 31 of another embodiment. The tank 31 is preferably made from decorative fibrous cement, rolled or embossed metal panels or low weight concrete casings. The tank 31 has a fixed base 32 and a removable top cap 33 which when removed allows access for maintenance. A sheet plastics liner 34 is locatable within the tank 31. The tank 31 also has inlets/outlets 35 which are used to connect between adjacent tanks 31.
The foregoing describes only some embodiments of the present invention, and modifications obvious to those skilled in the art can be made thereto without departing from the scope of the present invention.

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1. Water storage apparatus comprising a plurality of generally planar water storage tanks formed into a fence structure with said tanks being interconnected and a water collection means communicating with at least one of said tanks for supplying collected water to said at least one said tank.
2. A fence comprising a plurality of interconnected, generally planar and substantially sequentially arranged water tanks.
3. Apparatus according to claim 1 or Z, and having a pump means connected to at least one of said tanks for distributing water in said tanks to a water distribution means.
4. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein said tanks are substantially rectangular in cross-section.
5. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein said tanks are partially placed in the ground.
6. Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said tanks are supported by an existing fence structure.
7. Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein adjacent ones of said water tanks are connected by connecting pipes between inlet/outlet means located at both ends of said tanks when said tanks are installed.
8. Apparatus according to claim 7, wherein a cover strip is used to cover a gap formed between said adjacent tanks.
9. Apparatus according to claim 1 or any one of the claims 3-8 when dependent on claim 1, wherein said collection means includes a guttering system having at least one downpipe, said downpipe having a branch pipe branching therefrom and connected to said at least one tank.
10. Apparatus according to claim 9, wherein said collection means includes a filter means.
11. Apparatus according to claims 9 or 10, wherein said downpipe has an overflow valve means located at the junction between said branch pipe and said downpipe.
12. Apparatus according to claim 3, wherein said pump means is selectively connected to said water distribution means via a valve means.
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