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Abstract
A floor drain support plate far mounting and securing a floor drain to a floor structure.
Description
FLOOR DRAIN SUPPORT PLATE
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
100011 This application claims the benefit of United States application 2005-0166315 Al published August 4, 2008.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
100011 This application claims the benefit of United States application 2005-0166315 Al published August 4, 2008.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to floor drains and, more particularly, to a floor drain support plate.
2. Description of Related Art
2. Description of Related Art
[0003] Presently, floor drains are initially installed utilizing a drain body that can receive either a clamp collar, which receives either a dome or frame, or a frame which also serves as a clamp collar for receipt of a grate. Such prior art floor drain arrangements are-manufactured, for example, by Zurn Industries, Inc.
[0004] Referring to Figs. I and 2, a typical prior art floor drain 10 includes a receptacle body 12 having a first end 14 and a pipe receiving second end 16 and defining a body cavity 20. The first end 14 of the body 12 includes an annular flange 22 extending away from the cavity 20 of the receptacle body 12. A plurality of spaced apart protrusions 24, preferably four (two are shown and two on an opposite side are not shown in Figs. 1 and 2), are defined adjacent the first end 14 of the receptacle body 12 underneath the flange 22 and extending in a direction away from the cavity 20 of the receptacle body 12. Each protrusion 24 defines a passageway 26 which can be internally threaded and adapted to receive a fastener F (shown in phantom in Fig. 1). The second end 16 of the receptacle body 12 is adapted to fasten to a drain pipe P (shown in phantom in Fig. 2).
[00051 Figs. 1 and 2 also show a prior art method of installing a prior art floor drain 10 in a floor structure. First, a bore is cut in a block S, preferably made of Styrofoam , and the second end 16 of the receptacle body 12 is placed within the bore of the block S (shown in Fig. 1). The block S is then placed on a wooden board B, such as plywood, and a wire W is wrapped around the receptacle body 12 and secured to the board B via a nail N, as shown in Fig. 1. Referring to Fig. 2, concrete C is then poured around the receptacle body 12 and the { W0139834.1) block S and allowed to set. The board B is then removed from underneath the floor structure and the block S is chiseled away from the concrete C, thereby creating a void V between the concrete C and the second end 16 of the receptacle body 12. The wire W is left embedded in the concrete C and any protruding wires W or nails N are trimmed.
[0006] One drawback to the prior art floor drain installation is that the height H (shown in Fig. 1) between the first end 14 of the receptacle body 12 and the board B
cannot be adjusted without either cutting the block S or replacing the block S with a larger block. Another drawback to the prior art method is that installation time is increased because the block S has to be chiseled away from the embedded concrete C.
[0007] Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to overcome the above-mentioned drawbacks by providing an adjustable floor drain arrangement that is easy to install.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The present invention provides for a drain support plate adapted to fasten to a receptacle body of a drain. The support plate includes a body having an inner surface and a outer surface and defining a first portion and a second portion.' The first portion of the body defines a peripheral edge and the second portion of the body is attached to the peripheral edge of the first portion and axially extends therefrom. The inner surface of the first portion and the second portion of the body define an interior cavity. The first portion of the body defines a center passageway spaced radially apart from the peripheral edge and is adapted to receive a pipe. The first portion of the body also defines at least one slot adapted to be aligned with the receptacle body for receiving a member for attaching the receptacle body to the body-of the support plate. At least one score line may also be defined on the first portion adjacent the center passageway of the body of the support plate.
[0009] The present invention also provides for a drain support plate assembly that includes a receptacle body of a drain and a drain support plate as previously discussed. The receptacle body includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the receptacle body defines at least one passageway adapted to receive a fastener and the second end of the receptacle body is adapted to fasten to a pipe. The support plate having a body is attached to the receptacle body via a member for attaching the receptacle body to the body through the slot in the first portion of the body and the receptacle body. The drain support plate assembly further includes a pipe connection attached to the second end of the receptacle body, wherein { W0139834.1 } -2-the pipe connection extends through the center passageway of the body of the support plate.
The pipe connection is adapted to fasten to a drain pipe. A pipe spacer may also be positioned around the second end of the receptacle body, wherein the pipe spacer extends from the second end of the receptacle body toward the body of the support plate.
[0010] The present invention provides for a method of installing a drain in a floor structure. The method includes the steps of providing a receptacle body of a drain and a drain support plate as previously discussed. Next, the receptacle body of the drain is attached to the first portion of the support plate via a member for attaching the receptacle body to the body through the slot in the first portion of the body and the receptacle body. Lastly, the support plate with the attached receptacle body is installed in a floor structure.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] Fig. I is a partial cross-sectional view of a prior art floor drain installation;
[0012] Fig. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the prior art floor drain installation shown in Fig. 1 embedded in concrete;
[0013] Fig. 3 is a bottom plan view of the drain support plate made in accordance with the present invention;
[0014] Fig. 4 is a top plan view of the drain support plate shown in Fig. 3;
[0015] Fig. 5 is side elevational view of the drain support plate shown in Fig. 3;
[0016] Fig. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a floor drain installation made in accordance with the present invention utilizing the drain support plate shown in Fig. 3; and [0017] Fig. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view of the floor drain installation shown in Fig. 6 embedded in concrete.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0018] Referring to Figs. 3, 4 and 5, the present invention provides for a floor drain support plate 30 that can adapt to fasten to a receptacle body 12 of a prior art floor drain 10 as shown in Figs. 6 and 7. The support plate 30 includes a body 32 having an outer surface 34 and an inner surface 36 and defining a first portion 38 and a second portion 40. The first portion 38 of the body 32 is preferably disc shaped and defines a peripheral edge 42. The second portion 40 of the body 32 defining an edge 44 is attached to the peripheral edge 42 of (W0139834.1} -3-the first portion 38 of the body 32 and axially extends therefrom, wherein the inner surface 36 of the body 32 defines an interior cavity 46 (shown in Figs. 6 and 7). An annular flange 48 is attached to the edge 44 of the second portion 40 and extends in a direction away from the interior cavity 46 of the body 32 of the support plate 30 (shown in Fig. 5).
The first portion 38 of the body 32 may define a center passageway (50 shown in phantom) spaced radially apart from the peripheral edge 42. The center passageway 50 can vary in size and shape in order to accommodate various sizes and shape of pipe. The first portion 38 of the body 32 can also define a plurality of slots 52, (52' shown in phantom in Figs. 3 and 4) adjacent the peripheral edge 42, wherein the slots 52, 52' are adapted to receive a fastener 62 for securing the support plate 30 to the receptacle body 12 of the floor drain 10 as shown in Figs. 6 and 7.
The slots 52, 52' can vary in size, shape, and number in order to accommodate different size and shape floor drains. The slots 52' can be positioned around a circle having a different radius than a circle on which slots 52 are positioned, wherein the circles are coaxial with each other. The flange 48 also defines a plurality of flange slots 54 (preferably four) adapted to receive a fastener, such as a nail N, for securing the support plate 30 to a board B (shown in Figs. 6 and 7). The body 32 of the support plate 30 can be made of a unitary piece of metal or plastic.
[00191 Referring back to Figs. 3 and 4, the first portion 38 of the body 32 of the support plate 30 can include a plurality of score lines 56 defined on the inner surface 36 and/or outer surface 34 adjacent the peripheral edge 42 of the body 32 of the support plate 30. The score lines 56 can vary in size and shape in order to accommodate different size and shape pipe.
The first portion 38 of the body 32 of the support plate 30 may or may not have a center passageway 50. When the support plate 30 includes a center passageway 56, the score lines 56 are defined adjacent the center passageway 50. When a section of the first portion 38 of the body 32 of the support plate 30 is removed along one of the score lines 56, a center passageway 50 is either formed, or increased in diameter in order to accommodate various size pipe. Alternatively, the appropriate section defined by one of the score lines 56 can be cut or punched out. Further, the body 32 of the support plate 30 need not include any score lines 56.
[0020] Figs. 6 and 7 show a floor drain support plate assembly 60 that includes a prior art floor drain 10 attached to a support plate 30 as previously discussed via a fastener 62. A first end 63 of the fastener 62 is received within the passageway 26 of the protrusion 24 in the {WOI39834.1} -4-receptacle body 12. A second end 63' of the fastener 62 passes through slot 52 or 52' in the first portion 38 of the body 32 of the support plate 30, wherein a first flange nut 64 is positioned on the fastener 62 adjacent the outer surface 34 of the body 32 of the support plate 30 and a second flange nut 64' is positioned adjacent the inner surface 36 of the body 32 of the support plate 30. The fastener 62 preferably is a threaded fastener that can be threadably received within the passageway 26 of the protrusion 24 in the receptacle body 12. However, it is contemplated that fastener 62 can be formed in the receptacle body 12 for engagement with slots 52, 52' for attaching the receptacle body 12 to the support plate 30. The distance D
(shown in Fig. 6) between the receptacle body 12 and the support plate 30 can be adjusted by longitudinally moving the nuts 64, 64' along the fastener 62.
(0021] With continued reference to Figs. 6 and 7, the support plate assembly 60 further includes a pipe connection 66 attached to the second end 16 of the receptacle body 12, wherein the pipe connection 66 extends through the center passageway 50 of the body 32 of the support plate 30. The pipe connection is adapted to fasten to a drain pipe P (shown in phantom in Fig. 7). A pipe spacer 68 (shown in phantom in Fig. 7) may also be positioned around the second end 16 of the receptacle body 12, wherein the pipe spacer 68 is spaced from the second end 16 of the receptacle body 12 and extends toward first portion 38 of the body 32 of the support plate 30.
[0022] The present invention provides for a method of installing a prior art floor drain 10 in a floor structure utilizing the support plate 30 as previously discussed.
First, the size of a drain pipe is determined, such as 2", 3", 4", or 6" pipe, and the support plate 30 having a center passageway 50 corresponding to the size and shape of the drain pipe is provided.
Alternatively, a section of the first portion 38 of the body 32 of the support plate 30 can be removed along a score line 56 (shown in Figs. 3 and 4) corresponding to the size of the pipe, thereby forming or increasing the size of the center passageway 50. Second, the passageway 26 in each protrusion 24 of the receptacle body 12 is aligned with a respective slot 52 or 52' in the first portion 38 of the body 32 of the support plate 30, and a fastener 62 is used to attach the receptacle body 12 to the support plate 30. For attachment to occur, a first flange nut 64 is fastened onto the fastener 62 and a first end 63 of the fastener 62 is received within the passageway 26 of the protrusion 24 of the receptacle body 12. A second end 63' of the fastener 62 then passes through a slot 52 or 52' in the support plate 30, wherein the first flange nut 64 abuts against the outer surface 34 of the first portion 38 of the body 32 of the (WO139834. I) -5 -support plate 30. A distance D between the receptacle body 12 and the support plate 30 can be increased or decreased by longitudinally moving the first flange nut 64 in either direction represented by arrow A along the fastener 62 (shown in Fig. 6). Once the distance D is determined, a second flange nut 64' is fastened onto the second end 63' of the fastener 62 and moved toward the inner surface 36 of the body 32 of the support plate 30, thereby fixing the distance D between the receptacle body 12 and the support plate 30. The distance D can still be adjusted by longitudinally moving both flange nuts 64, 64' along the fastener 62. Third, a pipe connection 66 can be connected to the second end 16 of the receptacle body 12, wherein the pipe connection 66 extends through the center' passageway 50 of.the body 32 of the support plate 30 and can be adapted to be used to attach future pipe P (shown in phantom in Fig. 7). A sealant S (shown in Fig. 6), such as rubber or foam, can be placed between the pipe connection 66 and the center passageway 50 of the support plate 30 in order to fill in any gap that may exist. However, a pipe connection 66 does not have to be installed in order for a future pipe to be connected to the second end 16 of the receptacle body 12.
Fourth, the support plate 30 is then fastened to a board B via a fastener, such as a nail N, passing through a flange slot 54 in the flange 48 of the body 32 of the support plate 30, as shown in Fig. 6.
Referring to Fig. 7, concrete C is then poured around the receptacle body 12 and the support plate 30, wherein the support plate 30 prevents any concrete C from contacting the pipe connection 66 within the interior cavity 46 of the body 32 of the support plate 30, thus creating an empty space. The empty space created in the underside of the concrete slab allows for a future pipe P (shown in phantom) to be attached to the pipe connection 66 after the concrete is poured. A pipe spacer 68 (shown in phantom in Fig. 7) may also be positioned around the second end 16 of the receptacle body 12, wherein the pipe spacer 68 is spaced from the second end 16 of the receptacle body 12 and extends toward the first portion 38 of the body 32 of the support plate 30. The pipe spacer 68, which can be a plastic pipe, prevents the concrete C from contacting a section of the pipe connection 66 above the support plate 30, thus creating a void V. In the case of a void V the concrete shown in Fig. 7 positioned radially inwardly from the pipe spacer 68 would not be present and the void V
would be defined between the pipe spacer 66, a portion of the receptacle body 12, a portion of the pipe connection 60, and a portion of the support plate 30. This void V
allows the pipe connection 66 to be removed without chiseling away at the concrete C. Once the concrete C
{W0139834.1} -6-is cured, the board B is then removed from the underside of the floor structure. The second end 63' of the fasteners 62 and nails N can be later trimmed.
[0023] An advantage of the support plate assembly 60 is that an installer can level and adjust the floor drain 10 to the required height prior to pouring the concrete. Further, the support plate 30 also prevents the location of the floor drain 10 from becoming altered (such as from being kicked or stepped on) prior to pouring the concrete.
[0024] It will be readily appreciated by those skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the invention without departing from the concepts disclosed in the foregoing description. Accordingly, the particular embodiments described in detail herein are illustrative only and are not limiting to the scope of the invention, which is to be given the full breadth of the appended claims and any and all equivalents thereof.
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[00051 Figs. 1 and 2 also show a prior art method of installing a prior art floor drain 10 in a floor structure. First, a bore is cut in a block S, preferably made of Styrofoam , and the second end 16 of the receptacle body 12 is placed within the bore of the block S (shown in Fig. 1). The block S is then placed on a wooden board B, such as plywood, and a wire W is wrapped around the receptacle body 12 and secured to the board B via a nail N, as shown in Fig. 1. Referring to Fig. 2, concrete C is then poured around the receptacle body 12 and the { W0139834.1) block S and allowed to set. The board B is then removed from underneath the floor structure and the block S is chiseled away from the concrete C, thereby creating a void V between the concrete C and the second end 16 of the receptacle body 12. The wire W is left embedded in the concrete C and any protruding wires W or nails N are trimmed.
[0006] One drawback to the prior art floor drain installation is that the height H (shown in Fig. 1) between the first end 14 of the receptacle body 12 and the board B
cannot be adjusted without either cutting the block S or replacing the block S with a larger block. Another drawback to the prior art method is that installation time is increased because the block S has to be chiseled away from the embedded concrete C.
[0007] Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to overcome the above-mentioned drawbacks by providing an adjustable floor drain arrangement that is easy to install.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The present invention provides for a drain support plate adapted to fasten to a receptacle body of a drain. The support plate includes a body having an inner surface and a outer surface and defining a first portion and a second portion.' The first portion of the body defines a peripheral edge and the second portion of the body is attached to the peripheral edge of the first portion and axially extends therefrom. The inner surface of the first portion and the second portion of the body define an interior cavity. The first portion of the body defines a center passageway spaced radially apart from the peripheral edge and is adapted to receive a pipe. The first portion of the body also defines at least one slot adapted to be aligned with the receptacle body for receiving a member for attaching the receptacle body to the body-of the support plate. At least one score line may also be defined on the first portion adjacent the center passageway of the body of the support plate.
[0009] The present invention also provides for a drain support plate assembly that includes a receptacle body of a drain and a drain support plate as previously discussed. The receptacle body includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the receptacle body defines at least one passageway adapted to receive a fastener and the second end of the receptacle body is adapted to fasten to a pipe. The support plate having a body is attached to the receptacle body via a member for attaching the receptacle body to the body through the slot in the first portion of the body and the receptacle body. The drain support plate assembly further includes a pipe connection attached to the second end of the receptacle body, wherein { W0139834.1 } -2-the pipe connection extends through the center passageway of the body of the support plate.
The pipe connection is adapted to fasten to a drain pipe. A pipe spacer may also be positioned around the second end of the receptacle body, wherein the pipe spacer extends from the second end of the receptacle body toward the body of the support plate.
[0010] The present invention provides for a method of installing a drain in a floor structure. The method includes the steps of providing a receptacle body of a drain and a drain support plate as previously discussed. Next, the receptacle body of the drain is attached to the first portion of the support plate via a member for attaching the receptacle body to the body through the slot in the first portion of the body and the receptacle body. Lastly, the support plate with the attached receptacle body is installed in a floor structure.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] Fig. I is a partial cross-sectional view of a prior art floor drain installation;
[0012] Fig. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the prior art floor drain installation shown in Fig. 1 embedded in concrete;
[0013] Fig. 3 is a bottom plan view of the drain support plate made in accordance with the present invention;
[0014] Fig. 4 is a top plan view of the drain support plate shown in Fig. 3;
[0015] Fig. 5 is side elevational view of the drain support plate shown in Fig. 3;
[0016] Fig. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a floor drain installation made in accordance with the present invention utilizing the drain support plate shown in Fig. 3; and [0017] Fig. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view of the floor drain installation shown in Fig. 6 embedded in concrete.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0018] Referring to Figs. 3, 4 and 5, the present invention provides for a floor drain support plate 30 that can adapt to fasten to a receptacle body 12 of a prior art floor drain 10 as shown in Figs. 6 and 7. The support plate 30 includes a body 32 having an outer surface 34 and an inner surface 36 and defining a first portion 38 and a second portion 40. The first portion 38 of the body 32 is preferably disc shaped and defines a peripheral edge 42. The second portion 40 of the body 32 defining an edge 44 is attached to the peripheral edge 42 of (W0139834.1} -3-the first portion 38 of the body 32 and axially extends therefrom, wherein the inner surface 36 of the body 32 defines an interior cavity 46 (shown in Figs. 6 and 7). An annular flange 48 is attached to the edge 44 of the second portion 40 and extends in a direction away from the interior cavity 46 of the body 32 of the support plate 30 (shown in Fig. 5).
The first portion 38 of the body 32 may define a center passageway (50 shown in phantom) spaced radially apart from the peripheral edge 42. The center passageway 50 can vary in size and shape in order to accommodate various sizes and shape of pipe. The first portion 38 of the body 32 can also define a plurality of slots 52, (52' shown in phantom in Figs. 3 and 4) adjacent the peripheral edge 42, wherein the slots 52, 52' are adapted to receive a fastener 62 for securing the support plate 30 to the receptacle body 12 of the floor drain 10 as shown in Figs. 6 and 7.
The slots 52, 52' can vary in size, shape, and number in order to accommodate different size and shape floor drains. The slots 52' can be positioned around a circle having a different radius than a circle on which slots 52 are positioned, wherein the circles are coaxial with each other. The flange 48 also defines a plurality of flange slots 54 (preferably four) adapted to receive a fastener, such as a nail N, for securing the support plate 30 to a board B (shown in Figs. 6 and 7). The body 32 of the support plate 30 can be made of a unitary piece of metal or plastic.
[00191 Referring back to Figs. 3 and 4, the first portion 38 of the body 32 of the support plate 30 can include a plurality of score lines 56 defined on the inner surface 36 and/or outer surface 34 adjacent the peripheral edge 42 of the body 32 of the support plate 30. The score lines 56 can vary in size and shape in order to accommodate different size and shape pipe.
The first portion 38 of the body 32 of the support plate 30 may or may not have a center passageway 50. When the support plate 30 includes a center passageway 56, the score lines 56 are defined adjacent the center passageway 50. When a section of the first portion 38 of the body 32 of the support plate 30 is removed along one of the score lines 56, a center passageway 50 is either formed, or increased in diameter in order to accommodate various size pipe. Alternatively, the appropriate section defined by one of the score lines 56 can be cut or punched out. Further, the body 32 of the support plate 30 need not include any score lines 56.
[0020] Figs. 6 and 7 show a floor drain support plate assembly 60 that includes a prior art floor drain 10 attached to a support plate 30 as previously discussed via a fastener 62. A first end 63 of the fastener 62 is received within the passageway 26 of the protrusion 24 in the {WOI39834.1} -4-receptacle body 12. A second end 63' of the fastener 62 passes through slot 52 or 52' in the first portion 38 of the body 32 of the support plate 30, wherein a first flange nut 64 is positioned on the fastener 62 adjacent the outer surface 34 of the body 32 of the support plate 30 and a second flange nut 64' is positioned adjacent the inner surface 36 of the body 32 of the support plate 30. The fastener 62 preferably is a threaded fastener that can be threadably received within the passageway 26 of the protrusion 24 in the receptacle body 12. However, it is contemplated that fastener 62 can be formed in the receptacle body 12 for engagement with slots 52, 52' for attaching the receptacle body 12 to the support plate 30. The distance D
(shown in Fig. 6) between the receptacle body 12 and the support plate 30 can be adjusted by longitudinally moving the nuts 64, 64' along the fastener 62.
(0021] With continued reference to Figs. 6 and 7, the support plate assembly 60 further includes a pipe connection 66 attached to the second end 16 of the receptacle body 12, wherein the pipe connection 66 extends through the center passageway 50 of the body 32 of the support plate 30. The pipe connection is adapted to fasten to a drain pipe P (shown in phantom in Fig. 7). A pipe spacer 68 (shown in phantom in Fig. 7) may also be positioned around the second end 16 of the receptacle body 12, wherein the pipe spacer 68 is spaced from the second end 16 of the receptacle body 12 and extends toward first portion 38 of the body 32 of the support plate 30.
[0022] The present invention provides for a method of installing a prior art floor drain 10 in a floor structure utilizing the support plate 30 as previously discussed.
First, the size of a drain pipe is determined, such as 2", 3", 4", or 6" pipe, and the support plate 30 having a center passageway 50 corresponding to the size and shape of the drain pipe is provided.
Alternatively, a section of the first portion 38 of the body 32 of the support plate 30 can be removed along a score line 56 (shown in Figs. 3 and 4) corresponding to the size of the pipe, thereby forming or increasing the size of the center passageway 50. Second, the passageway 26 in each protrusion 24 of the receptacle body 12 is aligned with a respective slot 52 or 52' in the first portion 38 of the body 32 of the support plate 30, and a fastener 62 is used to attach the receptacle body 12 to the support plate 30. For attachment to occur, a first flange nut 64 is fastened onto the fastener 62 and a first end 63 of the fastener 62 is received within the passageway 26 of the protrusion 24 of the receptacle body 12. A second end 63' of the fastener 62 then passes through a slot 52 or 52' in the support plate 30, wherein the first flange nut 64 abuts against the outer surface 34 of the first portion 38 of the body 32 of the (WO139834. I) -5 -support plate 30. A distance D between the receptacle body 12 and the support plate 30 can be increased or decreased by longitudinally moving the first flange nut 64 in either direction represented by arrow A along the fastener 62 (shown in Fig. 6). Once the distance D is determined, a second flange nut 64' is fastened onto the second end 63' of the fastener 62 and moved toward the inner surface 36 of the body 32 of the support plate 30, thereby fixing the distance D between the receptacle body 12 and the support plate 30. The distance D can still be adjusted by longitudinally moving both flange nuts 64, 64' along the fastener 62. Third, a pipe connection 66 can be connected to the second end 16 of the receptacle body 12, wherein the pipe connection 66 extends through the center' passageway 50 of.the body 32 of the support plate 30 and can be adapted to be used to attach future pipe P (shown in phantom in Fig. 7). A sealant S (shown in Fig. 6), such as rubber or foam, can be placed between the pipe connection 66 and the center passageway 50 of the support plate 30 in order to fill in any gap that may exist. However, a pipe connection 66 does not have to be installed in order for a future pipe to be connected to the second end 16 of the receptacle body 12.
Fourth, the support plate 30 is then fastened to a board B via a fastener, such as a nail N, passing through a flange slot 54 in the flange 48 of the body 32 of the support plate 30, as shown in Fig. 6.
Referring to Fig. 7, concrete C is then poured around the receptacle body 12 and the support plate 30, wherein the support plate 30 prevents any concrete C from contacting the pipe connection 66 within the interior cavity 46 of the body 32 of the support plate 30, thus creating an empty space. The empty space created in the underside of the concrete slab allows for a future pipe P (shown in phantom) to be attached to the pipe connection 66 after the concrete is poured. A pipe spacer 68 (shown in phantom in Fig. 7) may also be positioned around the second end 16 of the receptacle body 12, wherein the pipe spacer 68 is spaced from the second end 16 of the receptacle body 12 and extends toward the first portion 38 of the body 32 of the support plate 30. The pipe spacer 68, which can be a plastic pipe, prevents the concrete C from contacting a section of the pipe connection 66 above the support plate 30, thus creating a void V. In the case of a void V the concrete shown in Fig. 7 positioned radially inwardly from the pipe spacer 68 would not be present and the void V
would be defined between the pipe spacer 66, a portion of the receptacle body 12, a portion of the pipe connection 60, and a portion of the support plate 30. This void V
allows the pipe connection 66 to be removed without chiseling away at the concrete C. Once the concrete C
{W0139834.1} -6-is cured, the board B is then removed from the underside of the floor structure. The second end 63' of the fasteners 62 and nails N can be later trimmed.
[0023] An advantage of the support plate assembly 60 is that an installer can level and adjust the floor drain 10 to the required height prior to pouring the concrete. Further, the support plate 30 also prevents the location of the floor drain 10 from becoming altered (such as from being kicked or stepped on) prior to pouring the concrete.
[0024] It will be readily appreciated by those skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the invention without departing from the concepts disclosed in the foregoing description. Accordingly, the particular embodiments described in detail herein are illustrative only and are not limiting to the scope of the invention, which is to be given the full breadth of the appended claims and any and all equivalents thereof.
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1. A drain support plate assembly comprising:
a receptacle body of a drain, said receptacle body having a first end and a second end, said first end of said receptacle body having at least one protrusion extending away from the receptacle body, each protrusion defining a passageway adapted to receive a member for attaching said receptacle body to a drain support plate, said second end of said receptacle body adapted to fasten to a pipe; and the drain support plate having a body defining a first portion and a second portion, said body having an inner surface and an outer surface, said first portion of said body defining a peripheral edge, said second portion of said body attached to the peripheral edge of said first portion and axially extended therefrom, wherein said inner surface of said first portion and said second portion of said body define an interior cavity, said first portion of said body defining a center passageway spaced radially apart from the peripheral edge and adapted to receive a pipe, and said first portion of said body defining at least one slot adapted to be aligned with said receptacle body for receiving the member for attaching said receptacle body to said body of said drain support plate, wherein said support plate is attached to said receptacle body via said member for attaching said receptacle body to said body through the slot in said first portion of said body and said receptacle body, and wherein said support plate extends a distance below the protrusion of the receptacle body.
a receptacle body of a drain, said receptacle body having a first end and a second end, said first end of said receptacle body having at least one protrusion extending away from the receptacle body, each protrusion defining a passageway adapted to receive a member for attaching said receptacle body to a drain support plate, said second end of said receptacle body adapted to fasten to a pipe; and the drain support plate having a body defining a first portion and a second portion, said body having an inner surface and an outer surface, said first portion of said body defining a peripheral edge, said second portion of said body attached to the peripheral edge of said first portion and axially extended therefrom, wherein said inner surface of said first portion and said second portion of said body define an interior cavity, said first portion of said body defining a center passageway spaced radially apart from the peripheral edge and adapted to receive a pipe, and said first portion of said body defining at least one slot adapted to be aligned with said receptacle body for receiving the member for attaching said receptacle body to said body of said drain support plate, wherein said support plate is attached to said receptacle body via said member for attaching said receptacle body to said body through the slot in said first portion of said body and said receptacle body, and wherein said support plate extends a distance below the protrusion of the receptacle body.
2. The drain support plate assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the slot in said first portion of said body is adapted to be aligned with the passageway of said receptacle body for receiving said member, wherein said member is a fastener; and said support plate is attached to said receptacle body via said fastener passing through the slot in said first portion of said body and the passageway of said receptacle body.
3. The drain support plate assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein said fastener is a threaded fastener.
4. The drain support plate assembly as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a pipe connection attached to said second end of said receptacle body, wherein said pipe connection extends through the center passageway and within said interior cavity of said body of said support plate, and wherein said pipe connection is adapted to fasten to a drain pipe.
5. The drain support plate assembly as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a pipe spacer positioned around said second end of said receptacle body, wherein said pipe spacer extends from said second end of said receptacle body toward said body of said support plate.
6. A method of installing a drain in a floor structure, said method comprising the steps of:
a) providing a receptacle body of a drain, said receptacle body having a first end and a second end, said first end of said receptacle body having at least one protrusion extending away from the receptacle body, each protrusion defining a passageway adapted to receive a member for attaching said receptacle body to a drain support plate, said second end of said receptacle body adapted to fasten to a pipe;
b) providing the drain support plate having a body defining a first portion and a second portion, said body having an inner surface and an outer surface, said first portion of said body defining a peripheral edge, said second portion of said body attached to the peripheral edge of said first portion and axially extending therefrom, wherein said inner surface of said first portion and second portion of said body define an interior cavity, said first portion of said body defining a center passageway spaced radially apart from the peripheral edge and adapted to receive a pipe, and said first portion of said body defining at least one slot adapted to be aligned with said receptacle body for receiving the member for attaching said receptacle body to said body of said drain support plate;
c) attaching said receptacle body of said drain to said first portion of said support plate via said member for attaching said receptacle body to said body through the slot in said first portion of said body and said receptacle body, wherein said support plate extends a distance below the protrusion of the receptacle body; and d) installing said support plate with said attached receptacle body in a floor structure.
a) providing a receptacle body of a drain, said receptacle body having a first end and a second end, said first end of said receptacle body having at least one protrusion extending away from the receptacle body, each protrusion defining a passageway adapted to receive a member for attaching said receptacle body to a drain support plate, said second end of said receptacle body adapted to fasten to a pipe;
b) providing the drain support plate having a body defining a first portion and a second portion, said body having an inner surface and an outer surface, said first portion of said body defining a peripheral edge, said second portion of said body attached to the peripheral edge of said first portion and axially extending therefrom, wherein said inner surface of said first portion and second portion of said body define an interior cavity, said first portion of said body defining a center passageway spaced radially apart from the peripheral edge and adapted to receive a pipe, and said first portion of said body defining at least one slot adapted to be aligned with said receptacle body for receiving the member for attaching said receptacle body to said body of said drain support plate;
c) attaching said receptacle body of said drain to said first portion of said support plate via said member for attaching said receptacle body to said body through the slot in said first portion of said body and said receptacle body, wherein said support plate extends a distance below the protrusion of the receptacle body; and d) installing said support plate with said attached receptacle body in a floor structure.
7. The method as claimed in claim 6, wherein said body of said support plate further comprises a flange attached to said second portion of said body and extending away from the interior cavity, said flange defining at least one flange slot adapted to receive a fastener.
8. The drain support plate assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one score line is defined on said first portion adjacent said center passageway of said body of said support plate.
9. The drain support plate assembly as claimed in claim 8, wherein a plurality of score lines is defined on said outer surface and said inner surface of said first portion adjacent said center passageway of said body of said support plate.
10. The drain support plate assembly as claimed in claim 9, wherein at least one score line defined on said outer surface is aligned with at least one score line defined on said inner surface of said first portion of said body of said support plate.
11. The drain support plate assembly as claimed in claim 8, wherein said score line defines a geometric shape.
12. The drain support plate assembly as claimed in claim 4, wherein the interior cavity creates an empty space and said pipe connection extends into this empty space and is adapted for connection to a drain pipe.
13. A drain support plate assembly comprising:
a receptacle body of a drain, said receptacle body having a first end and a second end, said first end of said receptacle body having at least one protrusion extending away from the receptacle body, each protrusion defining a passageway adapted to receive a member for attaching said receptacle body to a drain support plate, said second end of said receptacle body adapted to fasten to a pipe; and the drain support plate having a body defining a first portion and a second portion, said body having an inner surface and an outer surface, said first portion of said body defining a peripheral edge, said second portion of said body attached to the peripheral edge of said first portion and axially extended therefrom, wherein said inner surface of said first portion and said second portion of said body define an interior cavity, said first portion of said body defining a center passageway spaced radially apart from the peripheral edge and adapted to receive a pipe, and said first portion of said body defining at least one slot adapted to be aligned with said receptacle body for receiving the member for attaching said receptacle body to said body of said drain support plate, wherein said support plate is attached to said receptacle body via said member for attaching said receptacle body to said body through the slot in said first portion of said body and said receptacle body, and wherein said support plate extends a distance below the protrusion of the receptacle body, and a pipe spacer positioned around said second end of said receptacle body, wherein said pipe spacer extends from said second end of said receptacle body toward said body of said support plate.
a receptacle body of a drain, said receptacle body having a first end and a second end, said first end of said receptacle body having at least one protrusion extending away from the receptacle body, each protrusion defining a passageway adapted to receive a member for attaching said receptacle body to a drain support plate, said second end of said receptacle body adapted to fasten to a pipe; and the drain support plate having a body defining a first portion and a second portion, said body having an inner surface and an outer surface, said first portion of said body defining a peripheral edge, said second portion of said body attached to the peripheral edge of said first portion and axially extended therefrom, wherein said inner surface of said first portion and said second portion of said body define an interior cavity, said first portion of said body defining a center passageway spaced radially apart from the peripheral edge and adapted to receive a pipe, and said first portion of said body defining at least one slot adapted to be aligned with said receptacle body for receiving the member for attaching said receptacle body to said body of said drain support plate, wherein said support plate is attached to said receptacle body via said member for attaching said receptacle body to said body through the slot in said first portion of said body and said receptacle body, and wherein said support plate extends a distance below the protrusion of the receptacle body, and a pipe spacer positioned around said second end of said receptacle body, wherein said pipe spacer extends from said second end of said receptacle body toward said body of said support plate.
14. A drain support plate assembly comprising:
a receptacle body of a drain, said receptacle body having a first end and a second end, said first end of said receptacle body coacting with a member for attaching said receptacle body to a drain support plate, said second end of said receptacle body adapted to fasten to a pipe; and the drain support plate having a body defining a first portion and a second portion, said body having an inner surface and an outer surface, said first portion of said body defining a peripheral edge, said second portion of said body attached to the peripheral edge of said first portion and axially extended therefrom, wherein said inner surface of said first portion and said second portion of said body define an interior cavity, said first portion of said body defining a center passageway spaced radially apart from the peripheral edge and adapted to receive a pipe, and said body defining at least one attachment location adapted for alignment with said receptacle body for receiving the member for attaching said receptacle body to said body of the drain support plate, wherein said support plate is attached to said receptacle body via the member for attaching said receptacle body to said body, and wherein said support plate extends a distance below the receptacle body to create an open space between the receptacle body and the body of the drain support plate.
a receptacle body of a drain, said receptacle body having a first end and a second end, said first end of said receptacle body coacting with a member for attaching said receptacle body to a drain support plate, said second end of said receptacle body adapted to fasten to a pipe; and the drain support plate having a body defining a first portion and a second portion, said body having an inner surface and an outer surface, said first portion of said body defining a peripheral edge, said second portion of said body attached to the peripheral edge of said first portion and axially extended therefrom, wherein said inner surface of said first portion and said second portion of said body define an interior cavity, said first portion of said body defining a center passageway spaced radially apart from the peripheral edge and adapted to receive a pipe, and said body defining at least one attachment location adapted for alignment with said receptacle body for receiving the member for attaching said receptacle body to said body of the drain support plate, wherein said support plate is attached to said receptacle body via the member for attaching said receptacle body to said body, and wherein said support plate extends a distance below the receptacle body to create an open space between the receptacle body and the body of the drain support plate.
15. The drain support plate assembly as claimed in claim 14, wherein the space between the receptacle body and the support plate body is adjustable.
16. The drain support plate assembly as claimed in claim 14, wherein said first end of said receptacle body includes at least one protrusion extending away from the receptacle body for coacting with said member.
17. The drain support plate assembly as claimed in claim 16, wherein the member coacts with a passageway in said at least one protrusion of said receptacle body.
18. The drain support plate assembly as claimed in claim 14, wherein said first portion of said drain support plate body defines at least one slot at said attachment location for receiving said member therethrough for attaching said support plate to said receptacle body.
19. The drain support plate assembly as claimed in claim 18, wherein the slot in said first portion of said body of the support plate is adapted to be aligned with the passageway of said receptacle body for receiving the member, and said member for attaching is a fastener and at least one nut adapted for longitudinal movement with respect to said fastener for adjusting said open space between the receptacle body and the support plate body, wherein said support plate is attached to said receptacle body via said at least one nut and said fastener passing through the slot in said first portion of said body of said support plate and the passageway of said receptacle body.
20. The drain support plate assembly as claimed in claim 19, wherein said fastener is a threaded fastener.
21. A method of installing a drain in a floor structure, said method comprising the steps of:
a) providing a receptacle body of a drain, said receptacle body having a first end and second end, said first end of said receptacle body coacting with a member for attaching said receptacle body to a drain support plate, said second end of said receptacle body adapted to fasten to a pipe;
b) providing the drain support plate having a body defining a first portion and a second portion, said body having an inner surface and an outer surface, said first portion of said body defining a peripheral edge, said second portion of said body attached to the peripheral edge of said first portion and axially extended therefrom, wherein said inner surface of said first portion and said second portion of said body define an interior cavity, said first portion of said body defining a center passageway spaced radially apart from the peripheral edge and adapted to receive a pipe, and said body defining at least one attachment location adapted for alignment with said receptacle body for receiving the member for attaching said receptacle body to said body of said drain support plate;
c) attaching said receptacle body of said drain to said first portion of said support plate via the member for attaching said receptacle body to said body, and wherein said support plate extends a distance below the receptacle body to create an open space between the receptacle body and the body of the support plate; and d) installing said support plate with said attached receptacle body in a floor structure.
a) providing a receptacle body of a drain, said receptacle body having a first end and second end, said first end of said receptacle body coacting with a member for attaching said receptacle body to a drain support plate, said second end of said receptacle body adapted to fasten to a pipe;
b) providing the drain support plate having a body defining a first portion and a second portion, said body having an inner surface and an outer surface, said first portion of said body defining a peripheral edge, said second portion of said body attached to the peripheral edge of said first portion and axially extended therefrom, wherein said inner surface of said first portion and said second portion of said body define an interior cavity, said first portion of said body defining a center passageway spaced radially apart from the peripheral edge and adapted to receive a pipe, and said body defining at least one attachment location adapted for alignment with said receptacle body for receiving the member for attaching said receptacle body to said body of said drain support plate;
c) attaching said receptacle body of said drain to said first portion of said support plate via the member for attaching said receptacle body to said body, and wherein said support plate extends a distance below the receptacle body to create an open space between the receptacle body and the body of the support plate; and d) installing said support plate with said attached receptacle body in a floor structure.
22. The method as claimed in claim 21, wherein the space between the receptacle body and the support plate body is adjustable.
23. The method as claimed in claim 21, wherein said first end of said receptacle body includes at least one protrusion extending away from the receptacle body for coacting with said member.
24. The method as claimed in claim 23, wherein the member coacts with a passageway in said at least one protrusion of said receptacle body.
25. The method as claimed in claim 21, wherein said first portion of said drain support plate body defines at least one slot at said attachment location for receiving said member therethrough for attaching said support plate to said receptacle body.
26. The method as claimed in claim 25, wherein the slot in said first portion of said body is adapted to be aligned with the passageway of said receptacle body for receiving a member, and said member for attaching is a fastener and at least one nut adapted for longitudinal movement with respect to said fastener for adjusting said open space between the receptacle body and the support plate body, wherein said support plate is attached to said receptacle body via said at least one nut and said fastener passing through the slot in said first portion of said body and the passageway of said receptacle body.
27. The method as claimed in claim 26, wherein said fastener is a threaded fastener.
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