Hydraulic and earth engineering – Fluid control – treatment – or containment – Flow control
Patent
1996-02-09
1998-03-10
Taylor, Dennis L.
Hydraulic and earth engineering
Fluid control, treatment, or containment
Flow control
405 96, 405103, E02B 726
Patent
active
057253269
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a movable dam for a water-course. This dam comprises a chamber which, for example, is formed in a dike or alike and wherein a buoyant body is housed supporting a vertical retaining wall. At its top the chamber communicates with the surroundings through a slot receiving the vertical retaining wall, whereas further a filling channel connects to said chamber and extends towards the watercourse. It is possible that a discharge channel is connected to the lower part of the chamber. Further sealing means may be provided.
REFERENCES:
patent: 1750901 (1930-03-01), Newell
patent: 2991625 (1961-07-01), Anderson et al.
patent: 3336757 (1967-08-01), Valdespino
patent: 4449851 (1984-05-01), Combes et al.
Laurentano Anthony A.
Taylor Dennis L.
LandOfFree
Movable dam does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Movable dam, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Movable dam will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-133761