Universal base plate with tabs
AssigneeAdvanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
InventorsJeremy Cadeau, Courtney Ashliman
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Abstract
Fluid runoff systems, methods, and apparatus for processing fluid runoff are provided. In one implementation, a base plate for receiving an inlet casting at a drain basin may be provided. The base plate may include a flat surface with an aperture and an outside edge surrounding the flat surface; a raised lip may surround the outside edge and a flange may extend in a horizontal direction away from the raised lip. The flange may define a flat surface for an inlet casting. The base plate may further include one or more sets of tabs located on the underside of the plate. In another implementation, a fluid runoff system may comprise an inlet casting, a base plate, a drain basin, and a pipe. The base plate may include one or more sets of tabs for connecting with the drain basin.
Claims20
A base plate for receiving an inlet casting at a drain basin, the base plate comprising:
- a plate having a flat surface with an aperture and an outside edge surrounding the flat surface, wherein the flat surface includes an underside, a topside, and one or more concentric rings comprising concentric openings through the flat surface, wherein the one or more concentric rings are configured to be cut to form a complete opening to receive the drain basin;
- one or more sets of tabs located on the underside of the plate;
- a raised lip surrounding the outside edge, wherein the raised lip extends upward from the outside edge;
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- a flange extending in a horizontal direction away from the raised lip, wherein the flange defines a relatively flat surface to receive an inlet casting.
A fluid runoff system for managing fluid runoff comprising:
- an inlet casting;
- a base plate for receiving the inlet casting at a drain basin, the base plate comprising:
- a plate having a flat surface with an aperture and an outside edge surrounding the flat surface, wherein the flat surface includes an underside, a topside, and one or more concentric rings comprising-concentric openings through the flat surface, wherein the one or more concentric rings are configured to be cut to form a complete opening to receive the drain basin;
- one or more sets of tabs located on the underside of the plate;
- a raised lip surrounding the outside edge, wherein the raised lip extends upward from the outside edge;
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- a flange extending in a horizontal direction away from the raised lip, wherein the flange defines a relatively flat surface to receive the inlet casting;
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- the drain basin below the baseplate, the drain basin having a tubular body, the tubular body including an inner cavity, an outer surface, and a top end;
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- a pipe connected to the tubular body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.