JPH0523660Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] (Purpose of the invention) This invention fits into a U-shaped groove that is installed in advance on the side of the road to dispose of snow accumulated on roads, etc., and the snow is thrown into the U-shaped groove. It is an object of the present invention to provide a fitting member having a novel structure that is used to promote snow drifting and snow melting effects.

(Prior Art) In snowy areas, snowfall causes a great deal of trouble every year. This issue is not limited to just cost issues, but extends to everything from daily life to economic activities. Therefore,
In these areas, various attempts at snow removal are being actively adopted.

One example of this is an attempt to install U-shaped grooves for snow drifting along the roadside.A slightly larger U-shaped groove made of concrete with a removable slatted board at the bottom is installed on one side of the road or The slatted boards are installed on both sides in advance, and during snowfall season, the slatted boards are installed at the bottom of the U-shaped groove, so that even if snow is thrown in, there will always be space for the melted snow to pass through at the bottom of the U-shaped groove, and there will never be a U-shaped gutter.
This snow removal equipment is designed to prevent the entire groove from becoming completely covered with snow.

In areas where this equipment is installed, not only snow that accumulates on the roads, but also snow that accumulates on the paths within each household's premises can be removed on their own initiative, and there are piles of snow nearby. In terms of not having to create (traffic or other obstacles), it is true that snow removal measures are much more effective compared to areas that do not take such measures, but in reality, There are restrictions on the amount of snow to be thrown into the U-shaped ditch, the timing of the dumping, etc., and if these are ignored, the snow that is thrown into the ditch will not melt and will remain in lumps all over the place, causing the snow melt to drain away. As a result, the snowmelt water leaks out of the U-shaped grooves that were installed for snow drifting, flooding the entire area with water, resulting in a situation even worse than the damage caused by the snow.

In addition, when trying to maintain this U-shaped groove,
If they are installed only partially, they will have no effect at all, so large-scale construction work is required to gradually remove and replace conventional gutters over a wide area in accordance with regional plans. Moreover, huge public investments will put pressure on local finances.

This invention was developed and completed in order to cope with the above-mentioned situation, and its configuration will be explained in detail below.

(Structure of the invention) As clearly understood from the embodiments shown in the drawings, the U-shaped fitting member for drifting snow of this invention is basically realized by the following structure. It is.

That is, it is a gutter-like member 1 that can be fitted into an existing U-shaped groove C, and at least a portion corresponding to the bottom of the gutter-like member 1 is provided with a water passage hole 2, and the cross-sectional shape of the portion corresponding to the bottom is is formed in a shape that realizes a snowmelt water passage space between it and the existing U-shaped groove C when it is fitted into the existing U-shaped groove C. A U for drifting snow consisting of sprinkler pipes 3 arranged parallel to each other.
It is a shape-groove fitting member.

The existing U-shaped groove C is usually made of concrete and is available in several sizes depending on the planned water volume, and one of these sizes is usually installed.

Therefore, the gutter-like member 1 may be made of a type suitable for several sizes, or may be made of elastically deformable plastic, FRP, metal material, etc. that can be adapted to the width of the groove. Twist and form.

In order to allow the thrown snow to flow smoothly, this gutter-like member 1 is made of a smooth member with a coefficient of friction as small as possible, and its length is also a standard length, for example, 3 meters. Although not shown in the drawings, it is preferable that they be formed to have a length such as .

The water passage hole 2 formed at the bottom of the gutter-like member 1 should also be formed in a shape and structure that does not impede the flow of thrown snow as much as possible, such as a long hole or a small circular shape. do.

The water sprinkling pipe 3 has a large number of small holes 31, 31... formed on one side along the axis, and the small holes 31, 31...
Sprinkle groundwater, river water, or tap water from ... to not only melt the snow with melted water or running water from upstream, but also actively melt the snow by hitting the surface of the snow with water. It is something that accomplishes a task.

Hereinafter, the configuration will be explained in more detail based on typical embodiments shown in the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) First, this example relates to the cross-sectional shape of the gutter-like member 1.

The cross-sectional shape of the portion corresponding to the bottom of the gutter-like member 1 is the third
A U-shape formed with a cross-sectional shape that is curved downward as a whole, as shown in the cross-sectional view of the figure, or a cross-sectional shape that is curved in a concavo-convex shape as in Figure 2. This is a groove fitting member.

Although not shown, it is also possible to omit the downwardly curved portions on both sides of the cross-section shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 2 and to have a cross-sectional shape directly curved upward. In any case, the cross section must be such that a water passage can be formed between the U-shaped groove and the fitting U-shaped groove below the cross-sectional shape.

In the case shown in Figure 2, between this water flow
Leg portions 11, 11 are formed at the downwardly curved portions in order to ensure that the gutter-like member 1 is securely secured, and also to serve as reinforcing ribs of the gutter-like member 1.

In addition, in the one shown in FIG. 3, in order to increase this water flow distance, the upper ends of the rising portions on both sides are bent downward into a U-shape to form locking portions 12, 12. , 12 are locked to the upper end of the U-shaped groove C to make the gutter-like member 1 into a hanging shape, and the downwardly curved part is positioned considerably above the bottom of the U-shaped groove C. .

In the figure, reference numeral 13 denotes a reinforcing rib that bulges out to the outside of the gutter-like member 1, and is shown as an example formed along the length direction of the gutter-like member 1. It can also be formed as a shape, or as a shape formed only in the direction along the curved cross-sectional shape.

(Embodiment 2) This example is an example in which the cross-sectional shape is further characterized, and like the one shown in FIG. 1, the cross-sectional shape of the bottom portion of the tub-shaped member 1 is entirely downward or This U-shaped groove fitting member for drifting snow is formed to have a curved cross section in an upward or uneven shape, and only the central portion 14 thereof is formed to have a cross section that protrudes further outward.

In this central part 14 that protrudes further downward, water passage holes 2, 2... are formed like the other bottom parts, while ensuring a large water passage distance between the bottom part of the U-shaped groove C and the bottom part of the U-shaped groove C. It is formed into a large protruding shape that is advantageous in

The embodiment shown in Embodiment 1 described above is different from that in that it is possible to mold the entire gutter-like member 1 with the same thickness, and the shape of the central portion 14 realizes a reinforcing structure for the entire gutter-like member 1. The difference is that they do this.

(Embodiment 3) The last example relates to the mounting structure of the gutter-like member 1 and the water sprinkling pipe 3. As shown in the perspective view including the cross section in FIG. This is a U-shaped groove fitting member for drifting snow that is removably installed in parallel with the rising portions on both sides of the first embodiment.

The sprinkler pipe 3 may be formed integrally with the upper ends of the rising portions on both sides of the gutter-like member 1, as shown in FIG.
By forming the fitting parts 15, 15... on the inside of the gutter-like member 1, and forming the water sprinkling pipe 3 on the fitting parts 15, 15 so that it can be freely attached and detached, the gutter-like member 1 and the water sprinkling pipe 3 can be connected to each other. can be formed as a separate piece, and when the water sprinkling pipe 3 is damaged or clogged, only the water sprinkling pipe 3 can be replaced.

(Function and Effect) The U-shaped groove fitting member for drifting snow of this invention, which has the above-mentioned configuration, can be used without making any changes to the existing U-shaped groove C installed near roads, etc. Only when it is necessary to use it as a snow drifting groove during the winter, it is fitted continuously into the groove C.
The watering pipe 3 is connected to a pump that can supply water at any time, or to a water faucet.

Even if this fitting member is fitted, water will continue to flow in the U-shaped groove C as usual without any support. Then, when it is necessary to remove snow, the U-shaped groove C is turned on as needed while starting water sprinkling from the water sprinkling pipe 3.
When the snow is removed and the snow that gets in the way is dropped, the dropped snow is removed by the water that flows steadily within the water flow area, the water that flows above it, and the water that falls from above. It will be solved proactively and in a short period of time.

In this way, the snow in the U-shaped groove C is efficiently melted, and the snow that remains in the groove C is also removed.
Unlike previous built-in snow drifting ditches, there is almost no risk of the snow clumping together and blocking the flow of water that cannot flow through the water passages alone, resulting in overflow. Any remaining snow will gradually melt as it is washed away by the water flowing smoothly above and below the mating members, resulting in an extremely smooth snow-flowing groove. .

The cross-sectional shape of the gutter-like member 1 for realizing water flow can also be formed into a simple curved shape, and the member itself is easy to manufacture and can be provided at low cost. The mating work is extremely easy, so unlike the previous ones,
There is almost no need to worry about installation costs.

In particular, the central part 1 of the bottom curved part of the gutter-like member 1
4 is formed by protruding further downward, the structure that forms the water passage space also leads to a reinforcing structure for the entire member, and therefore it is necessary to form the entire member with the same thickness. It can also be made extremely advantageous in manufacturing.

In addition, in the case where the water sprinkling pipe 3 is formed to be detachable, not only is it easy to manufacture the gutter-like member 1 itself, but the water sprinkling pipe 3 is also a pipe that is already commercially available (for example, under the trade name). It is possible to suitably process and use the material (Eslon pipe, etc.), making it very economical, and it is also advantageous in terms of ease of handling such as transportation and installation.

As mentioned above, the U-shaped groove fitting member for drifting snow of this invention not only has an excellent snow drifting effect, but also is incomparable to previous ones in terms of its manufacturability and handling workability. It has become advantageous, and Tohoku,
For snowy regions such as Hokkaido, which are still economically handicapped, the effects of being able to implement economical snow removal measures can be said to be enormous.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings are based on several representative embodiments of the invention; FIG. 1 is a perspective view including a cross section, and FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a sectional view of yet another embodiment. 1...Gutter-shaped member, 11...The same leg part, 12...The same locking part, 13...The same reinforcing rib, 14...The same central part, 15...The same fitting part, 2...The water passage hole , 3...Water pipe, 31...Small hole, C...Existing U-shaped groove.

Claims (1)

[Scope of claims for utility model registration] 1. A gutter-like member that can fit into an existing U-shaped groove,
At least a water passage hole is formed in a portion corresponding to the bottom of the gutter-like member, and the cross-sectional shape of the bottom portion corresponds to the shape that allows snowmelt to flow between the groove and the existing U-shaped groove when the gutter-like member is fitted into the existing U-shaped groove. This U-shaped groove fitting member for drifting snow is formed in a shape that realizes a passage space, and has water sprinkling pipes arranged in parallel at appropriate positions on both rising parts of the gutter-like member. 2. The U-shape for drifting snow according to claim 1 of the utility model registration claim, in which the cross-sectional shape of the portion corresponding to the bottom of the gutter-like member is curved downward or upward, or unevenly. Groove fitting member. 3. A utility model in which the cross-sectional shape of the portion corresponding to the bottom of the tub-shaped member is curved downward, upward, or unevenly as a whole, and only the central portion thereof is formed in a cross-section that protrudes further outward. A U-shaped groove fitting member for drifting snow according to claim 1. 4. The U-shaped groove fitting member for drifting snow as set forth in claims 1 to 3 of the utility model registration claim, wherein the water sprinkling pipes are removably installed in parallel to the rising portions on both sides of the gutter-like member.