GB2455309A - Flood barrier - Google Patents
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
- E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
- E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
- E06B9/02—Shutters, movable grilles, or other safety closing devices, e.g. against burglary
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
- E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
- E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
- E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
- E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
- E06B2009/007—Flood panels
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Abstract
A flood barrier 1 for an opening in a wall includes a frame 3 with means for securing this to a lower portion of the opening. A panel 29, which is located within the frame 3, has a seal 39, preferably formed from neoprene, situated around or adjacent the periphery of the frame. The frame 3 is provided with fastening members, preferably clamps, 31 33 for engagement between the seal 39 and the wall. The frame 3 may be formed with side members which have apertures for the reception of bolts 27 which secure the frame to the wall, the apertures may be a pear shape to allow positioning and removing of the frame from the wall.
Description
1 2455309
FLOOD BARRIER
Field of the Invention
This invention relates to flood bafflers for an opening in a wall or the like in which a door, window, air vent or other arrangement is mounted.
Background to the Invention
Flood bafflers are used to prevent flood damage and are used to protect, for instance, external doors of houses, offices or the like. Typically they are mounted within the opening within which the door or window is also mounted.
A flood barrier must be capable of being positioned in a water-type relationship with respect to the opening and there is a need for a flood bamer which can be easily and quickly positioned in place so as to achieve this water-type relationship. Furthermore, it should be such that it may be easily removed when not required, leaving the minimum of permanent fixings in place around the opening.
Statements of the Invention
According to the present invention there is provided a flood barrier for an opening in a wall or the like, the baffler comprising a frame having means for securing it to the wall about at least a lower portion of the opening, a panel for location within the frame, the panel being provided with sealing means around or adjacent the periphery of the frame, * S said frame being provided with means for effecting engagement between said sealing means and said wall or the like to seal the baffler against ingress of water into said *...
opening. :* 25
Preferably, the frame securing means are positioned such that the frame is securable to the front face of the wall. S* * ** * **
* * Preferably, the frame is provided with clamps for urging the panel against the outward faces of the wall or the like.
Preferably, the panel is provided with resilient strips having a closed cell structure. More preferably, the resilient strips are made of neoprene.
Preferably, the frame is provided with side members which extend from the outer surface of the frame to the wall face. More preferably, the side members are provided with holes through which wall engaging bolts extend. More preferably, the holes are shaped to allow the frame to be readily detached from the bolt. For instance, the holes may be of inverted pear shape.
Brief description of the drawings
The accompanying drawings are as follows: Figure 1 is a front elevation of a first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 is a side elevation of the embodiment shown in Figure 1; Figure 3 is a top plan view of the embodiment shown in Figure 1; Figure 4 is a front elevation of a second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 is a side elevation of the embodiment of Figure 4; and Figure 6 is a top plan view of the embodiment of Figure 4
Detailed description of the Invention
The present invention will now be described, by way of examples only, with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Referring to Figures 1 to 3, a first embodiment of the present invention is a flood barrier I for use in preventing the ingress of flood water into an opening within which a door is located.
Flood barrier I includes a frame 3 which comprises upper and lower struts 5 and 7, *: : :. vertical struts 9 and 11 and a central strut 13 bridging upper and lower struts 5 and 7.
Between them these struts define a largely rectangular area sufficient to span, or nearly S...
span, the opening 15 between two sections of wall 17,19 within which a door (not *5 ** * . ,. 25 shown) is located. S..
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Located at each opposite side of frame 3 and attached to respective struts 9 and 11 are angle members 21,22 having a dog leg section and extending from the vertical strut 9 or * : * . 11 to which one end of the member is welded towards the wall so that the opposite end of the member lies adjacent thereto. Each angle member 21,22 is provided with upper and lower slots 23,25 of inverted pear shape enabling the frame to be positioned over bolts 27 in the wall and then lowered until the bolts 27 engage the narrow upper portion of the slots. In this way the bolts 27 may be left in position within the walls and the frame readily attached and removed therefrom when desired. Once the frame has been located on the bolts 27, the latter may be tightened to provide a secure fixing of the frame to the walls.
The frame is made from metal which is epoxy coated to protected it from rust.
The other major component of the flood barrier 1 is a rectangular panel 29 which fits between the frame 3 and the walls 17,19 as illustrated in, for instance, Figure 3. Panel 29 extends substantially the full width of the panels between angle brackets 21 and 22.
Vertically it extends just below the bottom level of struts 9 and 11 and it extends above strut 5, as illustrated in Figure 1. In this way panel 29 fills the entire opening 15 up to a height which, in this example, is of the order of 60 cm so that when the panel is sealed to the wall (as will be explained below) it will keep out flood water to this hei9ht and across the full width (approximately 93 cm) of the opening.
The upper and lower struts 5,7 are each provided with two clamps 31,33, each located near a respective end of the strut. These clamps extend through the struts and have enlarged inner head members 35 which bear against the panel 29. By turning the exterior knob 37 of clamp 31 the panel may be urged away from the frame in a direction towards the wall.
The panel 29 is provided with three neoprene strips 39. Two of these neoprene strips run along the internal edge of the panel 29 at opposite sides thereof and are for engaging the outwardly facing surface of walls 17,19. Lower horizontal strip 41 extends the full width of the panel, adjacent its most lower edge and is for engaging the bottom step or other structure defining the lower edge of the opening. Accordingly, tightening of the clamps 31,33 will compress the neoprene strips 39 between the panel and the structure defining the opening so as to provide effective sealing therebetween. S.
A bolt 43 extends through central strut 13 and engages panel 29.
* : * * In order to instal a flood barrier as described above it is simply necessary to mark out fixing positions on the walls 17 and 19 using a template which may be provided with the flood barrier. The wall is then drilled to the appropriate depth and anchors located in the holes to receive the bolts 27. The flood barrier itself may be easily attached and detached as and when required.
Particularly effective sealing is provided by the above described flood barrier as a result of the attachment of the barrier to the wall structure rather than to the door frame.
Furthermore, the appearance, both when attached and when detached1 is much less unsightly than is the case where the flood barrier is attached to the door frame. Finally, there is no damage to the door frame and minimal disturbance to the wall structures as a result of the bolt holes.
Sealing strips are made of black rubber neoprene which has a closed cell structure. The strips have excellent resilience enabling very good sealing. They are weather and ozone resistant. Their density, in this example, is 160 KG/rn. Furthermore, they have a good resistance to both oils and greases.
The above described flood barrier will last for at least the normal lifetime of a building.
Referring now to Figures 4 to 6 of the accompanying drawings, there is illustrated a second embodiment of the present invention. In this case, the barrier 51 is for use in preventing water ingress into an air vent. The structure of the barrier is similar to that described above with reference to Figures 1 to 3. The frame 53 is a simple structure having one horizontal strut 55 with angle members 57 and 59 which locate against the wall structure (not shown) surrounding the air vent (not shown). The frame is secured to the wall structure by bolts 61. Panel 63 is provided with neoprene strips 65 and a bolt 61 interconnects the panel and the frame. Clamps 69 and 71 urge the panel 63 against the wall structure, compressing neoprene strips 65. *e*I * * *
Accordingly, the principles involved with the air vent barrier are essentially those involved **** with the door opening barrier. ** ** * 25 * *
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1 2455309
FLOOD BARRIER
Field of the Invention
This invention relates to flood bafflers for an opening in a wall or the like in which a door, window, air vent or other arrangement is mounted.
Background to the Invention
Flood bafflers are used to prevent flood damage and are used to protect, for instance, external doors of houses, offices or the like. Typically they are mounted within the opening within which the door or window is also mounted.
A flood barrier must be capable of being positioned in a water-type relationship with respect to the opening and there is a need for a flood bamer which can be easily and quickly positioned in place so as to achieve this water-type relationship. Furthermore, it should be such that it may be easily removed when not required, leaving the minimum of permanent fixings in place around the opening.
Statements of the Invention
According to the present invention there is provided a flood barrier for an opening in a wall or the like, the baffler comprising a frame having means for securing it to the wall about at least a lower portion of the opening, a panel for location within the frame, the panel being provided with sealing means around or adjacent the periphery of the frame, * S said frame being provided with means for effecting engagement between said sealing means and said wall or the like to seal the baffler against ingress of water into said *...
opening. :* 25
Preferably, the frame securing means are positioned such that the frame is securable to the front face of the wall. S* * ** * **
* * Preferably, the frame is provided with clamps for urging the panel against the outward faces of the wall or the like.
Preferably, the panel is provided with resilient strips having a closed cell structure. More preferably, the resilient strips are made of neoprene.
Preferably, the frame is provided with side members which extend from the outer surface of the frame to the wall face. More preferably, the side members are provided with holes through which wall engaging bolts extend. More preferably, the holes are shaped to allow the frame to be readily detached from the bolt. For instance, the holes may be of inverted pear shape.
Brief description of the drawings
The accompanying drawings are as follows: Figure 1 is a front elevation of a first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 is a side elevation of the embodiment shown in Figure 1; Figure 3 is a top plan view of the embodiment shown in Figure 1; Figure 4 is a front elevation of a second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 is a side elevation of the embodiment of Figure 4; and Figure 6 is a top plan view of the embodiment of Figure 4
Detailed description of the Invention
The present invention will now be described, by way of examples only, with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Referring to Figures 1 to 3, a first embodiment of the present invention is a flood barrier I for use in preventing the ingress of flood water into an opening within which a door is located.
Flood barrier I includes a frame 3 which comprises upper and lower struts 5 and 7, *: : :. vertical struts 9 and 11 and a central strut 13 bridging upper and lower struts 5 and 7.
Between them these struts define a largely rectangular area sufficient to span, or nearly S...
span, the opening 15 between two sections of wall 17,19 within which a door (not *5 ** * . ,. 25 shown) is located. S..
S
Located at each opposite side of frame 3 and attached to respective struts 9 and 11 are angle members 21,22 having a dog leg section and extending from the vertical strut 9 or * : * . 11 to which one end of the member is welded towards the wall so that the opposite end of the member lies adjacent thereto. Each angle member 21,22 is provided with upper and lower slots 23,25 of inverted pear shape enabling the frame to be positioned over bolts 27 in the wall and then lowered until the bolts 27 engage the narrow upper portion of the slots. In this way the bolts 27 may be left in position within the walls and the frame readily attached and removed therefrom when desired. Once the frame has been located on the bolts 27, the latter may be tightened to provide a secure fixing of the frame to the walls.
The frame is made from metal which is epoxy coated to protected it from rust.
The other major component of the flood barrier 1 is a rectangular panel 29 which fits between the frame 3 and the walls 17,19 as illustrated in, for instance, Figure 3. Panel 29 extends substantially the full width of the panels between angle brackets 21 and 22.
Vertically it extends just below the bottom level of struts 9 and 11 and it extends above strut 5, as illustrated in Figure 1. In this way panel 29 fills the entire opening 15 up to a height which, in this example, is of the order of 60 cm so that when the panel is sealed to the wall (as will be explained below) it will keep out flood water to this hei9ht and across the full width (approximately 93 cm) of the opening.
The upper and lower struts 5,7 are each provided with two clamps 31,33, each located near a respective end of the strut. These clamps extend through the struts and have enlarged inner head members 35 which bear against the panel 29. By turning the exterior knob 37 of clamp 31 the panel may be urged away from the frame in a direction towards the wall.
The panel 29 is provided with three neoprene strips 39. Two of these neoprene strips run along the internal edge of the panel 29 at opposite sides thereof and are for engaging the outwardly facing surface of walls 17,19. Lower horizontal strip 41 extends the full width of the panel, adjacent its most lower edge and is for engaging the bottom step or other structure defining the lower edge of the opening. Accordingly, tightening of the clamps 31,33 will compress the neoprene strips 39 between the panel and the structure defining the opening so as to provide effective sealing therebetween. S.
A bolt 43 extends through central strut 13 and engages panel 29.
* : * * In order to instal a flood barrier as described above it is simply necessary to mark out fixing positions on the walls 17 and 19 using a template which may be provided with the flood barrier. The wall is then drilled to the appropriate depth and anchors located in the holes to receive the bolts 27. The flood barrier itself may be easily attached and detached as and when required.
Particularly effective sealing is provided by the above described flood barrier as a result of the attachment of the barrier to the wall structure rather than to the door frame.
Furthermore, the appearance, both when attached and when detached1 is much less unsightly than is the case where the flood barrier is attached to the door frame. Finally, there is no damage to the door frame and minimal disturbance to the wall structures as a result of the bolt holes.
Sealing strips are made of black rubber neoprene which has a closed cell structure. The strips have excellent resilience enabling very good sealing. They are weather and ozone resistant. Their density, in this example, is 160 KG/rn. Furthermore, they have a good resistance to both oils and greases.
The above described flood barrier will last for at least the normal lifetime of a building.
Referring now to Figures 4 to 6 of the accompanying drawings, there is illustrated a second embodiment of the present invention. In this case, the barrier 51 is for use in preventing water ingress into an air vent. The structure of the barrier is similar to that described above with reference to Figures 1 to 3. The frame 53 is a simple structure having one horizontal strut 55 with angle members 57 and 59 which locate against the wall structure (not shown) surrounding the air vent (not shown). The frame is secured to the wall structure by bolts 61. Panel 63 is provided with neoprene strips 65 and a bolt 61 interconnects the panel and the frame. Clamps 69 and 71 urge the panel 63 against the wall structure, compressing neoprene strips 65. *e*I * * *
Accordingly, the principles involved with the air vent barrier are essentially those involved **** with the door opening barrier. ** ** * 25 * *
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Claims (10)
1. A flood barrier for an opening in a wall or the like, the barrier comprising a frame having means for secunng it about at least a lower portion of the opening, and a panel for location within the frame, the panel being provided with sealing means around or adjacent the periphery of the frame, said frame being provided with means for effecting engagement between said sealing means and said wall or the like to seal the baffler against ingress of water into said opening.
2. A bamer according to Claim 1, wherein the frame is provided with clamps for urging the panel against the outward faces of the wall or the like.
3. A bamer according to Claim 1 or Claim 2, wherein the panel is provided with resilient strips having a closed cell structure.
4. A barrier according to Claim 3, wherein the resilient strips are made of neoprene.
5. A baffler according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the frame is provided with side members which extend from the outer surface of the frame to the wall face.
6. A barrier according to Claim 5, wherein the side members are provided with holes through which wall engaging bolts extend. * ** ** *
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7. A barrier according to Claim 6, wherein the holes are shaped to allow the frame **** to be readily detached from the bolts. 5* ** :. 25
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8. A baffler according to Claim 7, wherein the holes are of inverted pear shape.
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9. A barrier according to Claim I and substantially as described herein.
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10. A flood baffler substantially as described herein with reference to either Figures 1 to 3 or to Figures 4 to 6 of the accompanying drawings.
10. A flood baffler substantially as described herein with reference to either Figures 1 to 3 or to Figures 4 to 6 of the accompanying drawings.
1. A flood barrier for an opening in a wall or the like, the barrier comprising a frame having means for secunng it about at least a lower portion of the opening, and a panel for location within the frame, the panel being provided with sealing means around or adjacent the periphery of the frame, said frame being provided with means for effecting engagement between said sealing means and said wall or the like to seal the baffler against ingress of water into said opening.
2. A bamer according to Claim 1, wherein the frame is provided with clamps for urging the panel against the outward faces of the wall or the like.
3. A bamer according to Claim 1 or Claim 2, wherein the panel is provided with resilient strips having a closed cell structure.
4. A barrier according to Claim 3, wherein the resilient strips are made of neoprene.
5. A baffler according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the frame is provided with side members which extend from the outer surface of the frame to the wall face.
6. A barrier according to Claim 5, wherein the side members are provided with holes through which wall engaging bolts extend. * ** ** *
s...* 7. A barrier according to Claim 6, wherein the holes are shaped to allow the frame **** to be readily detached from the bolts. 5* ** :. 25
* 8. A baffler according to Claim 7, wherein the holes are of inverted pear shape.
*. * 9. A barrier according to Claim I and substantially as described herein.
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| GB0723699A GB2455309A (en) | 2007-12-04 | 2007-12-04 | Flood barrier |
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| GB0723699A GB2455309A (en) | 2007-12-04 | 2007-12-04 | Flood barrier |
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| CN114382391A (en) * | 2020-10-05 | 2022-04-22 | 李鹏飞 | Flood control technology for temporarily closed house |
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| CN114382391A (en) * | 2020-10-05 | 2022-04-22 | 李鹏飞 | Flood control technology for temporarily closed house |
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