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Low-profile solar-powered flood control device
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a low-profile solar-powered flood control device suitable for use on public roads, sidewalks, parking lots, and similar areas subject to pedestrian and vehicle traffic comprising a two-part housing with a low-profile cover and a mounting plate, a solar panel, a battery, a controller, a pump unit, inlet holes, inlet filters, a hose, and pump-hose connections. The low-profile cover is provided with separate battery and pump compartments to isolate the battery and controller from the pump unit and any water drawn into the housing. The flood control device may include a sensor for detecting the presence of water and turning the pump unit on and off. The controller is connected to the solar panel and the pump unit and may be configured to optimize battery charging for poor or indirect lighting conditions.
Low-profile solar-powered flood control device
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a low-profile solar-powered flood control device suitable for use on public roads, sidewalks, parking lots, and similar areas subject to pedestrian and vehicle traffic comprising a two-part housing with a low-profile cover and a mounting plate, a solar panel, a battery, a controller, a pump unit, inlet holes, inlet filters, a hose, and pump-hose connections. The low-profile cover is provided with separate battery and pump compartments to isolate the battery and controller from the pump unit and any water drawn into the housing. The flood control device may include a sensor for detecting the presence of water and turning the pump unit on and off. The controller is connected to the solar panel and the pump unit and may be configured to optimize battery charging for poor or indirect lighting conditions.
Low-profile solar-powered flood control device
HENRY DAVID H (author) / HENRY PETER A (author)
2023-10-17
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC:
F04B
Verdrängerkraft- und Verdrängerarbeitsmaschinen für Flüssigkeiten
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POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS
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E01F
ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
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Zusätzliche Baumaßnahmen, wie die Ausstattung von Straßen oder die bauliche Ausbildung von Bahnsteigen, Landeplätzen für Hubschrauber, Wegweisern, Schneezäunen oder dgl.
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F04D
Strömungsarbeitsmaschinen
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NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS