Rainwater collection/distribution system

摘要

An adaptor accommodates both of the most predominant sizes of downspouts and, when positioned between an upper and lower section, diverts rainwater through an opening in a sidewall to a collection system such as one or more rain barrels. Preferably, the collection system is attached to a soaker hose which provides on-demand irrigation of a treated plot of soil. A central passageway accommodates rainwater which exceeds the capacity of the collection system.

主权项

1. An adaptor for installation between sections of a downspout for diverting rainwater to a rain barrel, said adaptor being usable with two different sizes of downspouts and comprising:
a) a first section on a first end having a first longitudinal center axis and a first peripheral dimension capable of receiving a first standard-size downspout; b) a second section on a second opposite integrally formed end having a second longitudinal center axis coaxial with said first longitudinal center axis and a second peripheral dimension greater than said first peripheral dimension capable of receiving a second standard-size downspout by inverting said adaptor and inserting said first section inside said downstream end of said second standard-sized downspout; c) membrane means positioned between said first section and said second section interconnecting said first and second sections, said membrane means further capturing and diverting rainwater clinging to sides portions of the downspout; d) collector means for receiving the rainwater from said membrane means; e) a first hole in an outermost sidewall of said first section attachable to a conduit; f) a second hole in an outermost sidewall of said second section attachable to a conduit immediately below said first hole, each of said first and second holes being adapted for connection to a conduit attachable to either of said holes to receive and convey the rainwater to the rain barrel; g) a short cylindrical sleeve having a third longitudinal center axis coaxial with each of said first and second longitudinal center axes, said sleeve extending from a point just above said first hole to a point just below said second hole.