Filter assembly for retaining wall drain holes
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
E02B-003/06
B01D-035/153
B01D-035/30
B01D-029/92
B01D-035/02
B01D-029/15
E02B-011/00
E02D-029/02
출원번호
US-0662433
(2017-07-28)
등록번호
US-10124281
(2018-11-13)
발명자
/ 주소
Heilman, David R.
Stoutin, Doug
Gentry, David
King, Anthony
Edmondson, Kyle C.
출원인 / 주소
Jet Filter System LLC
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13
초록▼
A filter assembly for allowing groundwater to flow through a hole in a seawall from a landward side of the seawall to a seaward side of the seawall includes a housing with a flange and a perforated shell. The filter assembly also includes a filter cartridge configured to be removably positioned insi
A filter assembly for allowing groundwater to flow through a hole in a seawall from a landward side of the seawall to a seaward side of the seawall includes a housing with a flange and a perforated shell. The filter assembly also includes a filter cartridge configured to be removably positioned inside the shell and a face plate positioned over the opening and removably connected to the seaward side of the flange thereby securing the filter cartridge inside the shell. The filter assembly also includes a valve member that is operable in an open state and in a closed state. The filter assembly also includes a deflection device connected to a seaward side of the face plate over the valve member. The deflection device is configured to prevent interference of the valve member.
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1. A filter assembly for allowing groundwater to flow through a hole in a seawall from a landward side of the seawall to a seaward side of the seawall, the filter assembly comprising: a housing comprising a flange and a perforated shell, the shell comprising a base and an apex, the flange including
1. A filter assembly for allowing groundwater to flow through a hole in a seawall from a landward side of the seawall to a seaward side of the seawall, the filter assembly comprising: a housing comprising a flange and a perforated shell, the shell comprising a base and an apex, the flange including an opening extending through the flange from a seaward side of the flange to a landward side of the flange, the base of the shell connected to the flange around an edge of the opening, the shell extending into the hole from the base with the apex disposed toward the landward side of the seawall;a filter cartridge configured to be removably positioned inside the shell;a face plate positioned over the opening and removably connected to the seaward side of the flange thereby securing the filter cartridge inside the shell, the face plate comprising at least one brace member extending across a portion of the opening to define a plurality of apertures;a valve member connected to the face plate and substantially covering the plurality of apertures, the valve member including a landward side and a seaward side, the valve member operable in an open state in which fluid flows out of the filter cartridge when a first pressure acting on the landward side of the valve member is greater than a second pressure acting on the seaward side of the valve member and in a closed state in which the first pressure acting on the landward side of the valve member is less than or equal to the second pressure acting on the seaward side of the valve member; anda deflection device connected to a seaward side of the face plate over the valve member, the deflection device configured to prevent interference of the valve member. 2. The filter assembly of claim 1 wherein: the at least one brace member comprises a plurality of spokes extending outward from a center to a rim of the face plate to define the plurality of apertures; andthe valve member is connected to the center of the face plate and extends radially outward therefrom, an outer edge of the valve member contacting the rim of the face plate when the valve member is in the closed state. 3. The filter assembly of claim 2 wherein the outer edge of the valve member is operable to move away from the rim of the face plate when the valve member moves from the closed state to the open state. 4. The filter assembly of claim 2 further comprising a pin and wherein: the face plate includes an orifice extending through the center thereof; andthe valve member further comprises a flap and a retainer portion, the flap covering the plurality of apertures, the retainer portion projecting substantially orthogonally therefrom and defining a pin channel disposed in the retainer portion, the retainer portion extending through the orifice with the pin inserted into the pin channel to secure the valve member to the face plate. 5. The filter assembly of claim 1 wherein: the filter cartridge further includes a perforated cage, a filter media and a perforated support, the filter media located between the perforated cage and the perforated support; andthe perforated support including a lip positioned around the opening on the seaward side of the flange between the flange and the face plate thereby securing the filter cartridge in position relative to the housing. 6. The filter assembly of claim 1 wherein the deflection device is movably connected to the face plate such that the deflection device is operable to move away from the seaward side of the valve member when the valve member moves from the closed state to the open state. 7. The filter assembly of claim 6 further comprising a hinge connected to the face plate, wherein the deflection device is connected to the face plate by the hinge. 8. The filter assembly of claim 1 wherein the deflection device is a circular cap with a barrier wall oriented substantially parallel to the valve member, the barrier wall including a plurality of louvered openings. 9. A filter assembly for allowing groundwater to flow through a hole in a seawall from a landward side of the seawall to a seaward side of the seawall, the filter assembly comprising: a housing comprising a flange and a perforated shell, the shell comprising a base and an apex, the flange including an opening extending through the flange from a seaward side of the flange to a landward side of the flange, the base of the shell connected to the flange around an edge of the opening, the shell extending into the hole from the base with the apex disposed toward the landward side of the seawall;a filter cartridge configured to be removably positioned inside the shell;a face plate positioned over the opening and removably connected to the seaward side of the flange thereby securing the filter cartridge inside the shell, the face plate comprising at least one brace member extending across a portion of the opening to define a plurality of apertures;a valve member connected to the face plate and substantially covering the plurality of apertures, the valve member including a landward side and a seaward side, the valve member operable in an open state in which fluid flows out of the filter cartridge when a first pressure acting on the landward side of the valve member is greater than a second pressure acting on the seaward side of the valve member and in a closed state in which the first pressure acting on the landward side of the valve member is less than or equal to the second pressure acting on the seaward side of the valve member; anda deflection device comprising a lid portion and a hinge portion, the hinge portion connected to the face plate such that the lid portion is operable in a first position in which the lid portion covers the valve member and in a second position in which the lid portion is moved away from the seaward side of the valve member. 10. The filter assembly of claim 9 further comprising: a hinge connected to the face plate, the hinge including a roof extending outward from a seaward side of the hinge: andwherein the hinge portion is configured to movably connect to the hinge such that the deflection device rotates about an axis of rotation at the hinge, the deflection device contacting the roof to limit rotation of the deflection device about the axis of rotation to a rotation angle between 0 to 90 degrees. 11. The filter assembly of claim 10 wherein the roof includes a lower edge positioned above the hinge portion of the deflection device that contacts the hinge portion to limit rotation of the deflection device. 12. The filter assembly of claim 10 wherein the hinge comprises an upper wall and a seaward wall, the upper wall having a rounded shape and disposed above the axis of rotation and the seaward wall projecting outward from the seaward side of the face plate and outward from the axis of rotation such that the upper wall and the seaward wall divert contaminants away from the hinge portion. 13. The filter assembly of claim 9 wherein: the valve member is circular in shape; andthe lid portion of the deflection device includes an annular track facing the valve member, the annular track having an inner diameter less than a diameter of the valve member and an outer diameter greater than the diameter of the valve member such that when the lid portion of the deflection device is in the first position, the track limits movement of the flexible member to maintain the valve member in the closed state. 14. The filter assembly of claim 13 wherein the track includes a drainage port positioned on a bottom portion of the deflection device, the drainage port defined by a gap in the track whereby fluid can flow out of the filter cartridge when the deflection device is in the first position. 15. A filter assembly for allowing groundwater to flow through a hole in a seawall from a landward side of the seawall to a seaward side of the seawall, the filter assembly comprising: a housing comprising a flange and a perforated shell, the shell comprising a base and an apex, the flange including an opening extending through the flange from a seaward side of the flange to a landward side of the flange, the shell connected to the flange around an edge of the opening and extending into the hole from the landward side of the flange toward the landward side of the seawall;a filter cartridge configured to be removably positioned inside the shell;a face plate positioned over the opening and removably connected to the seaward side of the flange thereby securing the filter cartridge inside the shell, the face plate comprising at least one brace member extending across a portion of the opening to define a plurality of apertures;a valve member connected to the face plate and substantially covering the plurality of apertures, the valve member including a landward side and a seaward side, the valve member operable in an open state in which fluid flows out of the filter cartridge when a first pressure acting on the landward side of the valve member is greater than a second pressure acting on the seaward side of the valve member and in a closed state in which the first pressure acting on the landward side of the valve member is less than or equal to the second pressure acting on the seaward side of the valve member; anda deflection device connected to the seaward side of the face plate, the deflection device comprising a barrier wall disposed outward of the seaward side of the valve member and defining one or more vents that extend through the barrier wall. 16. The filter assembly of claim 15 wherein the barrier wall includes one or more louvers that project outward from the barrier wall away from the seaward side of the valve member, the louvers further defining the one or more vents. 17. The filter assembly of claim 16 wherein the one or more louvers project outward at an angle such that a depth of the one or more vents is less than or equal to ⅜ of an inch. 18. The filter assembly of claim 17 wherein the deflection device includes a drainage slot positioned in a lower portion of the deflection device below the valve member and below the one or more vents, the drainage slot configured to permit fluid to flow out of the filter cartridge. 19. The filter assembly of claim 15 wherein an outer diameter of the deflection device is greater than an outer diameter of the face plate such that the deflection device covers the face plate. 20. The filter assembly of claim 15 wherein the barrier wall of the deflection device includes an inner surface facing the valve member, the inner surface offset from the valve member such that the valve member can deflect towards the inner surface when the valve member moves from the closed state to the open state. 21. The filter assembly of claim 15 wherein: the at least one brace member comprises at least four spokes extending outward from a center to a rim of the face plate; andthe valve member is connected to the center of the face plate and extends radially outward therefrom, an outer edge of the valve member contacting the rim of the face plate when the valve member is in the closed state. 22. The filter assembly of claim 15 wherein: the face plate includes an annular boss located radially outward of the valve member, the annular boss including a plurality of attachment points for removably connecting the face plate to the flange; andthe deflection device includes a plurality of connecting points aligning with the plurality of attachment points such that the deflection device is received over the annular boss and removably connected to the face plate and the flange. 23. A filter assembly for allowing fluid to flow through a hole from a first side of a wall to a second side of the wall, the filter assembly comprising: a housing comprising a flange and a perforated shell, the shell comprising a base and an apex, the flange including an opening extending through the flange, the base of the shell connected to the flange around an edge of the opening, the shell extending into the hole with the base at the second side of the wall and the apex disposed toward the first side of the wall;a face plate positioned over the opening and removably connected to the flange, the face plate comprising at least one brace member extending across a portion of the opening to define a plurality of apertures;a valve member connected to the face plate and substantially covering the plurality of apertures, the valve member including a first surface facing the plurality of apertures and a second surface disposed on a side of the valve member opposite the first surface, the valve member operable in an open state in which fluid flows through the filter assembly when a first pressure acting on the first surface of the valve member is greater than a second pressure acting on the second surface of the valve member and in a closed state in which the first pressure acting on the first surface of the valve member is less than or equal to the second pressure acting on the second surface of the valve member; anda deflection device connected to the face plate over the valve member, the deflection device configured to prevent interference of the valve member.
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