Flood gate system for doorways

摘要

A flood gate system for a doorway utilizes a frame having a slide panel guide located at lateral and bottom edges thereof. A slide panel is slidably adjusted within the slide guides. The slide panel guides, perimeter edges of the frame, and bottom of the slide panel are provided with seals to provide a waterproof abutment and securement of the system. The slide panel guide is permanently affixed to the front frame of a doorway and sealed to the structure supporting the doorway frame. When floodwaters become imminent, the slide panel is inserted into the slide panel guide and slid down to provide a waterproof gate for the doorway.

主权项

1. A flood gate system for a doorway of a building, comprising:
a slide panel guide affixed to a frame of said doorway and to a floor surface, comprising:
a pair of parallel vertical side members with a horizontal base member disposed therebetween;wherein each said vertical side member further comprises:
a first vertical side member, each first vertical side member having a first plurality of apertures, each first plurality of apertures receives a fastener for retaining said first vertical side members to said frame;a second vertical side member, each second vertical side member having a second plurality of apertures aligned with said first plurality of apertures, wherein:
each of said second plurality of apertures is of sufficient size to allow an unrestricted passage of said fasteners; and,each of said second plurality of apertures further allows an unrestricted access of a driving tool through said second vertical side member to reach said fasteners;a vertical web member;wherein each said vertical side member is formed as a channel in cross-section; and,wherein said channel of each said vertical side member is inwardly juxtaposed one to the other;wherein said horizontal base member further comprises:
a first horizontal side member, each first horizontal side member having a third plurality of apertures, each third plurality of apertures receives a fastener for retaining said first horizontal side members to said frame;a second horizontal side member, each second horizontal side member having a fourth plurality of apertures aligned with said third plurality of apertures, wherein:
each of said third plurality of apertures is of sufficient size to allow an unrestricted passage of said fasteners; and,each of said third plurality of apertures further allows an unrestricted access of a driving tool through said second horizontal side member to reach said fasteners;a horizontal web member;wherein said horizontal base member is formed as a channel in cross-section; and,wherein said channel of said horizontal base member is upwardly oriented;a throat space formed by said channel cross-sections of said side members and said base member, wherein said throat is adapted to slidingly receive and retain said slide panel;a fifth plurality of apertures disposed on said horizontal base member, each adapted to receive a downwardly driven fastener for retaining said base member; a slide panel adapted to be inserted into said slide panel guide, comprising:
solid core enclosed in a sheath;reinforcing blocking disposed within said core; and,at least one handle disposed upon an upper edge of said slide panel and secured to said blocking;wherein said sheath is adapted to add rigidity to said core and provide a weather resistant outer surface; a seal attached to said slide panel; and, a slide panel guide seal; wherein said seal forms a water tight barrier between said slide panel and said slide panel guide; wherein said slide panel guide seal provides a secondary sealing means to said slide panel seal; and, wherein said system provides a barrier at said frame of said doorway to obviate the entrance of floodwaters.