Apparatus and method for transporting water with liner
An apparatus and method for lining ditches is provided. The apparatus and method for lining ditches, according to the present invention, includes a plurality of substantially corrugated liner sections, preferably made of a thermoplastic material such as polyethylene. Each liner section is designed to be assembled by detachably engaging ends of ditch liner sections. A sealant that does not bond with the material from which the liner sections are made may also be included. An inlet/outlet channel is included. The inlet/outlet channel is removably connectable with at least one end of a liner section by snapping together the two components. A liner section in the form of a splitter section also is provided. A splitter section permits rerouting the flow of water in a variety of directions through a ditch lined with the apparatus of the present invention. Also, a diverter section is included for diverting water from one flow direction through the ditch to a point or area of application of water. In addition, an adaptor also is included. An adaptor may be used to interconnect incompatible liner sections.
1. In a system for transporting water through a ditch, an inlet/outlet box comprising:
a liner section having an entrance end, an exit end, and opposing fins therebetween;
a locking channel segment monolithically formed substantially adjacent the exit end;
opposing handle assemblies formed monolithically adjacent the entrance end and the exit end; and
means for anchoring the inlet/outlet box, wherein the anchoring means includes a floor monolithically extending between the opposing fins adjacent the exit end, and a recessed chamber monolithically extending between the opposing fins adjacent the entrance end.
2. In a system for transporting water through a ditch, an inlet/outlet box as recited in claim 1 , wherein the liner section is substantially semi-circular in cross-section.
3. In a system for transporting water through a ditch, an inlet/outlet box as recited in claim 1 , wherein the exit end is substantially semi-circular in cross-section.
4. In a system for transporting water through a ditch, an inlet/outlet box as recited in claim 1 , wherein the entrance end is substantially rectangular in cross-section.
5. In a system for transporting water through a ditch, an inlet/outlet box as recited in claim 1 , wherein the opposing handle assemblies include one or more holes for slidable engagement with a rod.