Abstract: A surface drainage device, in particular a sink tank is provided for connection to a drainage device or similar water-conducting element. At least one wall section of the surface drainage device is provided for connection to the water-conducting element and includes at least one flat section that is made of an elastomeric material, so that it can be adapted for the connection by a simple tool.

Abstract: Covers for mounting onto upper edges of drainage channels or similar surface water drainage arrangements are well known, which are mounted onto the drainage channel by means of fixing devices. To simplify construction, storage and assembly it is proposed that the cover include a frame to which fixing means are attached and which includes devices for the retention and fixing of surface elements. The surface elements may be formed in various ways.

Abstract: A one-piece drainage channel for surface drainage is disclosed that comprises a molded, elongate body, in particular made of concrete polymer, with an upper surface over which vehicles can travel and which comprises inlet openings that open into a channel compartment, with side walls and a floor and with end faces to which can be connected additional drainage channels, catch pits or similar drainage installations, wherein the channel compartment comprises adjoining boundary surfaces, in particular a ceiling boundary surface nearest to the upper surface, side boundary surfaces and a base boundary surface. In order to provide easier manufacture along with high stability, even in the case of large channel widths and lengths, it is proposed to construct at least one side boundary surface and the base boundary surface or the ceiling boundary surface so that the channel compartment tapers conically in the direction from one of the end faces to the other.

Abstract: A cover arrangement for a surface drainage device or similar hollow body is provided that is adapted to be installed in the ground and to be opened. This comprises a rectangular frame to be installed in the ground, a cover that can be inserted into the frame, hinge devices by means of which the cover is retained in the frame so that it can be pivoted upward in an opening direction, and latch devices by means of which the cover can be locked into the frame so that it will not open. These hinges and/or latch devices are constructed as spring-action cast rods and are integrally connected to the cover.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cover for a surface drainage device or similar hollow body that is to be embedded in the ground and to be opened. The cover comprises an upper surface over which pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic can pass, and at least one locking element that is attached to an underside of the cover such that the upper side is closed over the locking element. The locking element is disposed at a specified distance from the underside in such a way as to form an air gap for thermal insulation between the underside and the locking element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fixing device for a cover of a drainage channel, road or yard gully or similar surface drainage devices, said cover being placed on an upper rim of a channel body, runoff box or similar body that can be embedded in the ground, with first fixing elements on the cover and second fixing elements on the body embeddable in the ground, such that the first fixing elements and the second fixing elements in each case can be brought into snapping engagement with one another to retain the cover on the body. The fixing device achieves a secure locking of the cover by simple manipulation, while simultaneously optimizing the cover's seating. To accomplish this the first fixing elements and/or the second fixing elements each comprise at least one damping section with a contact surface between the cover and the body embeddable in the ground, so that when locked in position the cover is spaced apart from the upper rim of the body.

Abstract: A one-piece drainage channel for surface drainage is disclosed that comprises a molded, elongate body, in particular made of concrete polymer, with an upper surface over which vehicles can travel and which comprises inlet openings that open into a channel compartment, with side walls and a floor and with end faces to which can be connected additional drainage channels, catch pits or similar drainage installations, wherein the channel compartment comprises adjoining boundary surfaces, in particular a ceiling boundary surface nearest to the upper surface, side boundary surfaces and a base boundary surface. In order to provide easier manufacture along with high stability, even in the case of large channel widths and lengths, it is proposed to construct at least one side boundary surface and the base boundary surface or the ceiling boundary surface so that the channel compartment tapers conically in the direction from one of the end faces to the other.

Abstract: A street grid is provided for surface drainage. The grid includes a frame and a grating, which are adapted to the contours of a paved gully in order to be integrated into the latter, for draining water that flows towards the street grid in a pre-defined flow direction. The aim of the grid is to ensure permanent drainage. To achieve this, recessed inlet openings are provided in the upper edge of at least one lateral wall of the frame in order to guide the water in the flow direction.

Abstract: A cover arrangement for a surface drainage device or similar hollow body is provided that is adapted to be installed in the ground and to be opened. This comprises a rectangular frame to be installed in the ground, a cover that can be inserted into the frame, hinge devices by means of which the cover is retained in the frame so that it can be pivoted upward in an opening direction, and latch devices by means of which the cover can be locked into the frame so that it will not open. These hinge and/or latch devices are constructed as spring-action cast rods and are integrally connected to the cover.

Abstract: A surface water drainage system is provided that comprises a structure that can be installed in the ground, and a cover that can be laid onto an upper edge of said structure. Fixation devices are provided that are attached to the cover and comprise a locking means in the form of elastic hook elements fixed to edges of the cover that can be brought into snap-on engagement with other locking means on said structure in order to retain the cover on the structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drainage device for surface drainage, in particular to drainage channels with a channel body and a frame which fits on an upper edge of the channel body, comprising an outer arm and an inner arm between which the upper edge of the channel body sits, for housing a cover. According to the invention, simple economic production and assembly of the frame on the channel body may be guaranteed whereby the frame is embodied such as to be able to be cast within the body of the channel body on the casting thereof, or alternatively, may be fixed to the channel body by means of continuous jointing to a pre-fabricated channel body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cover (1) for a drainage channel (2) to be installed in the ground to drain the surface of an area. The cover (1) comprises a substantially planar portion (3) which is constructed so as to cover an opening at the top of the drainage channel (2) and which comprises a projection (5) that extends upward from the planar portion (3). The projection (5) defines an inlet (7) through which the water that runs off from the surface to be drained can enter the drainage channel. In addition, the planar portion (3) defines comprises supplementary apertures (9) to receive water that has percolated down to its lower level.

Abstract: A cover for a drainage device, in particular a drainage channel with a channel body such that the cover can be set on an upper edge of the channel body, which comprises detent ridges that extend into the channel body and which has at least one fixing element to attach the cover to the channel body or to a frame disposed on the channel body to reinforce its upper edge, such that in a locked state the fixing element engages a recess in the channel body or frame. In order to achieve durable fixation of the cover on the channel body, while enabling the fixing element to be simple to manufacture and install, and the channel cross-section to remain free, the detent ridges comprise at least one aperture to guide the fixing element, which projects out of that aperture.

Abstract: A securing device for a drainage channel with a channel body, including a cover that can be set onto an upper edge of the channel body. At least two recesses are situated substantially opposite one another in the inner surfaces of the side walls of the channel body. At least one traversing element in the form of an elongated, profiled plate, can be set into the recesses by way of its opposed ends in such a way that it is within the channel and substantially perpendicular to the long axis thereof, and which is provided with a locking element at at least one of its two longitudinal ends. The locking element is an exchangeable, recesses by way of its opposed ends in such a way that it is within the channel and substantially perpendicular to the long axis thereof, and which is provided with a locking element at at least one of its two longitudinal ends.

Abstract: Drainage gutters for installation in the ground are known which comprise a gutter body at the upper edges of which are integrally cast frames into which a cover can be placed. As they are installed in the ground the drainage gutters are sealed from the ground along their upper edges by means of first sealing devices. To produce a watertight seal between each two drainage gutters that abut one another by their end faces, second sealing devices are provided. These sealing devices each comprise grooves that can be filled with a sealant. The known drainage gutters are not completely watertight with respect to the ground. It is proposed to provide connecting channels between the first and the second grooves, so constructed that the sealant of the first sealing devices can be introduced so as to be continuous with the sealant of the second sealing devices by way of a complete or integral transition region.

Abstract: A means for securing a cover to a drainage channel body defining a drainage channel and wherein said channel body defines at least two cutouts located substantially opposite one another in inner side walls defining said channel comprises at least one cross-bar and a fixing means. The cross-bar defines two ends that can be inserted respectively into said cutouts so that the cross-bar is disposed transversely across the drainage channel. A clamping means is located at at least one of the ends of the cross-bar to retain the cross-bar in place after insertion of its ends into the cut-outs. The fixing means attaches the cover to the channel body by way of attachment of the cover to the cross-bar.

Abstract: Surface drainage apparatus comprises a channel body defining a drainage channel with a cover defining apertures through which drainage can pass into the drainage channel. A fixing means is provided for attachment of the cover to the channel body and comprises a first fixing element for attachment to the channel body and a complementary second fixing element for attachment to the cover. The channel body defines at least one universal receiving aperture into which one of a plurality of differently constructed first fixing elements is capable of being located both before and after installation of said surface drainage apparatus. In this way both the production costs and the operating costs of the surface drainage apparatus can be reduced, especially when conversion is necessary.

Abstract: Surface drainage apparatus comprises a channel body defining a drainage channel with a cover defining apertures through which drainage can pass into the drainage channel. A fixing means for attachment of the cover to the channel body is provided and comprises a first fixing element for attachment to said channel body and a complementary second fixing element for attachment to said cover. The second fixing element comprises a bolt that is mounted in the cover so as to be capable of sliding into a locking position in the direction toward a long edge defined by said cover and back out of this locking position into an opened position. The first fixing element comprises a retaining means which when the bolt slides into the locking position engages with the bolt in such a way that said cover is retained on the channel body.

Abstract: Surface drainage apparatus is provided comprising a channel body defining a drainage channel and a cover for the channel. A fixing means is provided for attachment of the cover to the channel body and comprises a first fixing element for attachment to the channel body and a complementary second fixing element for attachment to the cover. The first fixing element comprises a clamping spring defining a receiving opening and the second fixing element comprises a peg formed with an enlarged end that is a leading end for insertion of the peg into the clamping spring. The clamping spring and the peg are constructed so that the peg can be inserted into the receiving opening, thereby elastically deforming the spring, and retained therein after insertion in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of the cover.

Abstract: A stall for an animal comprises a substantially closed frame for surrounding the animal while feeding and a pivot arrangement for allowing the frame to be lifted out of the way when not in use. The stall is provided with a trough pivotally mounted on a support whereby the trough opening moves between positions which are accessible and inaccessible to the animal as the stall is moved from the use to the out of use positions.