US 11,511,215 B2 · Launder cover system

Abstract

A launder cover system for reducing or eliminating sunlight exposure so as to prevent algae growth in a tank such as a clarifier tank. The launder cover system generally includes a plurality of support members and a plurality of launder covers which are each independently pivotably connected to a tank wall of a tank, such as by using a mount. The support members are each pivotably connected to the tank wall by a pivot connector and the launder covers are each pivotably connected to the tank wall by a hinge connector. Each support member is positioned between a pair of launder covers, and each launder cover is positioned between a pair of support members. The support members function to support the launder covers in a raised or lowered position. A launder support may be connected to the channel wall to support the launder covers in their lowered positions.

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Dependent claims

A launder cover system, comprising:

a support member adapted to be pivotably connected to a tank wall of a tank, wherein the support member is adjustable between a raised position and a lowered position;
and
a launder cover adapted to be pivotably connected to the tank wall, wherein at least a portion of the support member is positioned underneath the launder cover, wherein the launder cover and the support member are each independently pivotable with respect to the tank wall;
wherein the launder cover is adjustable between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position the launder cover is adapted to cover a launder channel of the tank, and wherein in the second position the launder cover is adapted to expose the launder channel of the tank;
wherein the support member is adapted to support the launder cover in the second position when the support member is in the raised position.

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A launder cover system, comprising:

a mount adapted to be connected to a tank wall of a tank;
a first launder cover pivotably connected to the mount, wherein the first launder cover is adjustable between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position the first launder cover is adapted to cover a launder channel of the tank, wherein in the second position the first launder cover is adapted to expose the launder channel of the tank, wherein the first launder cover comprises a first side and a second side;
a first support member pivotably connected to the mount, wherein at least a portion of the first support member is positioned underneath the first side of the first launder cover, wherein the first support member is adjustable between a raised position and a lowered position;
and
a second support member pivotably connected to the mount, wherein at least a portion of the second support member is positioned underneath the second side of the first launder cover, wherein the second support member is adjustable between a raised position and a lowered position;
wherein the first launder cover, the first support member, and the second support member are each independently pivotable with respect to the mount;
wherein the first support member and the second support member are each adapted to support the first launder cover in the second position when the first support member and the second support member are in the raised position.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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