Universal baseplate with tabs

Abstract

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.