UNIVERSAL BASEPLATE WITH TABS
Fluid runoff systems, methods, and apparatus for processing fluid runoff are provided. In one implementation, a base plate for receiving an inlet casting at a drain basin may be provided. The base plate may include a flat surface with an aperture and an outside edge surrounding the flat surface; a raised lip may surround the outside edge and a flange may extend in a horizontal direction away from the raised lip. The flange may define a flat surface for an inlet casting. The base plate may further include one or more sets of tabs located on the underside of the plate. In another implementation, a fluid runoff system may comprise an inlet casting, a base plate, a drain basin, and a pipe. The base plate may include one or more sets of tabs for connecting with the drain basin.
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21 . A base plate for receiving an inlet casting at a drain basin, the base plate comprising:
a plate having a flat surface with an aperture configured to receive the drain basin and an outside edge surrounding the flat surface;
a first set of tabs located on an underside of the plate at a first distance from a center of the aperture;
a second set of tabs located on the underside of the plate at a second distance from the center of the aperture;
a raised lip surrounding the outside edge, wherein the raised lip extends upward from the outside edge; and
a flange extending in a horizontal direction away from the raised lip.
22 . The base plate of claim 21 , wherein the second distance is greater than the first distance.
23 . The base plate of claim 21 , wherein the aperture is circular in shape.
24 . The base plate of claim 21 , wherein the aperture is located at a center of the flat surface.
25 . The base plate of claim 21 , wherein the flange further comprises a chamfered edge.
26 . The base plate of claim 21 , wherein the flange defines a flat surface to receive an inlet casting.
27 . The base plate of claim 21 , wherein the first set of tabs and the second set of tabs are arranged in a circular pattern.
28 . The base plate of claim 27 , wherein an inner diameter of the first set of tabs is 24 inches.
29 . The base plate of claim 27 , wherein an inner diameter of the second set of tabs is 30 inches.
30 . The base plate of claim 21 , wherein the first set of tabs and the second set of tabs are symmetrically spaced around the aperture.
31 . The base plate of claim 21 , wherein the first set of tabs and the second set of tabs project downward relative to the underside of the plate.
32 . The base plate of claim 21 , wherein the first set of tabs comprises four tabs and the second set of tabs comprises four tabs.
33 . The base plate of claim 21 , wherein each tab in the first set of tabs is aligned with each tab in the second set of tabs.
34 . The base plate of claim 21 , wherein each tab in the first set of tabs is not aligned with each tab in the second set of tabs.
35 . A fluid runoff system for managing fluid runoff comprising:
an inlet casting;
a base plate for receiving the inlet casting at a drain basin, the base plate comprising:
a plate having a flat surface with an aperture configured to receive the drain basin and an outside edge surrounding the flat surface;
a first set of tabs located on an underside of the plate at a first distance from a center of the aperture;
a second set of tabs located on the underside of the plate at a second distance from the center of the aperture;
a raised lip surrounding the outside edge, wherein the raised lip extends upward from the outside edge; and
a flange extending in a horizontal direction away from the raised lip; and
the drain basin being positioned below the base plate, the drain basin having a tubular body, wherein the tubular body includes an inner cavity, an outer surface, and a top end; and
a pipe connected to the tubular body.
36 . The fluid runoff system of claim 35 , wherein the first set of tabs and the second set of tabs are arranged in a circular pattern.
37 . The fluid runoff system of claim 36 , wherein an outer diameter of the drain basin corresponds to an inner diameter of the first set of tabs or an inner diameter of the second set of tabs.
38 . The fluid runoff system of claim 35 , further comprising a reducing plate located above the drain basin and below the base plate.
39 . The fluid runoff system of claim 38 , wherein a top surface of the reducing plate connects with the first set of tabs and a bottom surface of the reducing plate connects with the drain basin.
40 . The fluid runoff system of claim 38 , wherein the reducing plate connects to the base plate through at least one of: a friction fit, a snap fit, a hook and closure connection, or a screw.