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CN-122028787-A - Insert piece

CN122028787ACN 122028787 ACN122028787 ACN 122028787ACN-122028787-A

Abstract

An insert (220) for a downspout (210), wherein the downspout (210) has a first section (212) and a second section (214) separate from the first section (212). The insert (220) has an open top portion (222), an open bottom portion (224), and at least one sidewall (226) therebetween having an inner surface (225) and an outer surface (227) opposite the inner surface (225). The top portion (222) of the insert (220) is connectable to the first section (212) of the downspout (210), and the bottom portion (224) of the insert (220) is connectable to the second section (214) of the downspout (210). The insert (220) further includes an insertion aperture (221) in the at least one sidewall (226) and an adapter (350) associated with the insert (220) at the insertion aperture (221). The adapter (350) extends into the interior of the insert (220) at one end (353) and is formed to enable connection of hoses (316, 319) thereto. The adapter (350) includes a spout portion (360) at the other end thereof that is operatively configured to couple with the hose (318) or with a watering component, particularly a hose connector (600) or a faucet connector (700).

Inventors

  • MICHAEL KISTLER
  • Samuel Hong Xin'er

Assignees

  • 胡斯华纳有限公司

Dates

Publication Date
20260512
Application Date
20240919
Priority Date
20230921

Claims (9)

  1. 1. An insert (220) for a downspout (210), wherein the downspout (210) has a first segment (212) and a second segment (214) separate from the first segment (212), wherein the insert (220) has an open top portion (222), an open bottom portion (224), and at least one sidewall (226) therebetween having an inner surface (225) and an outer surface (227) opposite the inner surface (225), Wherein the top portion (222) of the insert (220) is connectable to the first section (212) of the downspout (210), and the bottom portion (224) of the insert (220) is connectable to the second section (214) of the downspout (210), and The method is characterized in that: The insert (220) further comprises an insertion hole (221) in the at least one side wall (226) and an adapter (350) associated with the insert (220) at the insertion hole (221), The adapter (350) extends into the interior of the insert (220) at one end (353) so as to be formed so that a hose (316, 319) can be connected to the end, Wherein the adapter (350) comprises a spout portion (360) at its other end, said spout portion being operatively configured to be coupled with a hose (318) or with a watering component, in particular a hose connector (600) or a tap connector (700).
  2. 2. The insert (220) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the adapter (350) is removably connected to the insert (220).
  3. 3. The insert (220) according to any of the preceding claims, Wherein the adapter (350) comprises a flange portion (352) and an elbow portion (354), wherein the flange portion (352) is operatively engaged with the inner surface (225) of the at least one sidewall (226) of the insert (220) when the adapter (350) is associated with the insert (220), And the elbow portion (354) is connected to the flange portion (352) and extends outwardly to the interior of the insert (220).
  4. 4. The insert (220) according to any of the preceding claims, Wherein a coupling plate (400) is removably engaged with the outer surface (227) of the at least one sidewall (226), preferably operatively configured to associate the adapter (350) with the insert (220).
  5. 5. The insert (220) according to any of the preceding claims, Wherein a first aperture (223) is formed on the at least one sidewall (226) of the insert (220) such that the first aperture (223) is configured to allow a power line (320) to pass through, the power line powering the pump to energize it.
  6. 6. The insert (220) according to claim 5, Wherein the first aperture (223) is formed close to the insertion hole (221), in particular both are connected to each other.
  7. 7. The insert (220) according to claim 6, Wherein the adapter (350) includes an opening (366) configured to allow the power line (320) to pass therethrough.
  8. 8. The insert (220) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a second aperture (229) is formed on the at least one side wall (226) of the insert (220), in particular having a connector (372) associated therewith allowing a signal line (330) to be connected thereto.
  9. 9. The insert (220) according to any of the preceding claims, Wherein the top portion (222) has a cross-sectional area that is greater than a cross-sectional area of the bottom portion (224), wherein the top portion (222) is configured as a female connecting member and the bottom portion (224) is configured as a male connecting member to connect with the first section (212) and the second section (214) of the downspout (210), respectively.

Description

Insert piece Technical Field The present disclosure relates to an insert connectable to a downspout between two separate sections of the downspout. Background The irrigation system, and in particular the rain water irrigation system, may receive and collect rain water in a water reservoir, which may be fluidly coupled to the downspout to receive rain water therefrom. The stormwater collected in the water reservoir may be supplied for irrigation of a lawn, garden, or the like using a stormwater distribution system that may include a pump configured to receive and supply water received from the water reservoir, a power line extending from a power source to deliver power to the pump, a suction hose and a pressure hose fluidly coupled to the pump for receiving and supplying water from the water reservoir, respectively, and a signal line extending from or towards a water level sensor at least partially housed in the water reservoir. Traditionally, however, no further pipes are laid in the vicinity of the irrigation system to accommodate accessories, in particular suction hoses and/or pressure hoses and/or power lines and/or signal lines. As a result, the suction hose and/or pressure hose and/or power line and/or signal line may be left in an open environment and may need to be carried and laid on the ground, which may affect the aesthetics of the irrigation system and may also lead to accidents for the user of the irrigation system, such as electric shocks due to the power line. German utility model DE 200 13 028 U1 describes an irrigation system which connects a drain at the roof of a house via a downspout with a water reservoir in a well known manner for storing rainwater received via the drain. The stormwater reservoir houses a pump to provide pressurized water to a user via a tap. Thus, the power line to the pump and the pressure hose between the pump and the tap are led through and covered by the downspout, with the tap being mounted directly on the downspout. This provides a safe installation and does not affect the open environment by the hose or the power guiding cable. Disclosure of Invention In view of the above, it is an object of the present invention to solve or at least reduce the above drawbacks. This object is at least partly achieved by an insert. According to one aspect of the invention, an insert for a downspout is disclosed, wherein the downspout has a first segment and a second segment separate from the first segment, wherein the insert has an open top portion, an open bottom portion, and at least one sidewall therebetween, the at least one sidewall having an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface. The top portion of the insert can be connected to a first section of the downspout and the bottom portion of the insert can be connected to a second section of the downspout. The insert further includes an insertion aperture in the at least one sidewall and an adapter associated with the insert at the insertion aperture. The insert is characterized in that the adapter is connected to the insert at the insertion hole and that one end extends into the interior of the insert being formed so that a hose can be connected to the end. In addition, the adapter includes a spout portion operatively configured to couple with a hose or watering component, particularly a hose connector or a tap connector. Accordingly, the present disclosure advantageously provides an insert for a downspout that is easy to retrofit between a first segment and a second segment of an already installed downspout in a tool-less manner. The insert and the downspout may each have a cylindrical body. The insert is configured to direct rainwater received from the first section of the downspout toward the second section of the downspout and/or the insert is configured to collect rainwater received from the first section of the downspout and direct a portion of the collected rainwater toward the second section of the downspout. In addition, the insert is configured to enhance the utility of the downspout by allowing the downspout to be used as a housing for various accessories that are particularly useful for distributing rain water. In addition, the insert is advantageously configured to support the distribution of stormwater for a variety of industrial and residential applications, particularly irrigation. The insert advantageously includes an adapter associated with the insert. The adapter includes one end portion to which the hose can be connected and another end portion having a nozzle portion. The spout portion is configured to facilitate rain water distribution. The spout portion includes a threaded portion for threaded engagement with the watering component and facilitating rain water distribution. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the nozzle portion may have a shape similar to or dissimilar to that of the insertion hole. In addition, the nozzle portion may have any orientation