Fluid management device and fluid collection system
View Patent ↗A fluid management device is disclosed. The fluid management device includes a fluid collection member that extends the entire length and width of a bulk storage container. The fluid collection member has a generally concave surface which directs fluid to a drain opening that is aligned with an opening in the storage container. A bulk storage container having a fluid management device is also disclosed.
1. A fluid management device comprising:
a base member having a plurality of channel forming members spaced about a first drain opening and an outer perimeter having a plurality of top member supports;
a top member seated on the base member and supported by one or more of the plurality of top member supports and plurality of channel forming members, the top member having an outer rim, a plurality of perimeter supports spaced about a perimeter of the top member, a plurality of intermediate supports spaced about a surface of the top member, and a second drain opening which is aligned with the first drain opening of the base member, the top member having a generally concave upper surface which directs fluid toward the first and second drain openings, and the top member having one or more perimeter supports and intermediate supports; and
a screen seated on the top member and supported by one or more of the one or more perimeter supports and intermediate supports.
2. The fluid management device of claim 1 , wherein the base member is seated on a bulk storage container and the first and second drain openings are aligned with an opening in the storage container.
3. The fluid management device of claim 2 , wherein the base member extends the entire width and length of a top of the bulk storage container.
4. The fluid management device of claim 2 , wherein the bulk storage container is an IBC container.
5. The fluid management device of claim 4 , wherein the base member is seated on a frame structure surrounding the IBC container.
6. The fluid management device of claim 4 , wherein a top rail of the frame structure is received within a groove in the base member.
7. The fluid management device of claim 2 , wherein a lip on the base member overhangs the container.
8. The fluid management device of claim 1 , wherein the base member has a generally concave upper surface.
9. The fluid management device of claim 1 , wherein the fluid management device is supported by spaced apart frame supports.
10. The fluid management device of claim 1 composed of a polymeric material.