Flood vent

Abstract

A structurally adaptive flood vent device disposed to allow the passage of both air and flood fluid through and existent structure, in order to relieve buildup of excess water around a structure, while concurrently affording protection from intrusion of foreign matter. The instant design features constant aeration properties, in conjunction with automatic operation toward relief upon the onset of external structural flooding. Use of a door assembly which is entirely removed in an automated process upon flooding is featured.

1 . A dynamically operational structural fluid control apparatus comprising:
 a frame assembly in communication a lower portion of a structure;   a door assembly, wherein the entirety of door assembly is fully dynamic and wherein the door assembly is in removable communication with the frame assembly and wherein the door assembly further comprises:
 a screen assembly and a removably attached screen assembly cover; and wherein the frame is disposed to be attached to a foundation of a structure and wherein said dynamically operational structural fluid control apparatus allows for a flow of fluids through the foundation; and, 
 a lower portion comprising a series of chambers disposed to trap air for displacement of the door assembly upon the rising of liquid around the frame assembly and door assembly. 
   
     
     
         2 . The dynamically operational structural fluid control apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the lower portion of the door assembly further comprises at least one baffle mechanism to divide the series of chambers. 
     
     
         3 . The dynamically operational structural fluid control apparatus of  claim 2  wherein the lower portion comprises a buoyant material. 
     
     
         4 . The dynamically operational structural fluid control apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the door assembly further comprises at least two door post retaining devices. 
     
     
         5 . The dynamically operational structural fluid control apparatus of  claim 4  wherein the frame assembly comprises at least two cam latches, wherein the at least two cam latches are disposed to retain the at least two door post retaining devices. 
     
     
         6 . The dynamically operational structural fluid control apparatus of  claim 5  wherein the at least two cam latches fixedly retain the at least two door post retaining devices upon normal operation mode. 
     
     
         7 . The dynamically operational structural fluid control apparatus of  claim 5  wherein the each of the at least two cam latches comprises a release opening wherein said release opening is disposed to allow the at least two door post retaining devices to move first vertically and second horizontally through said release opening upon flood operation mode. 
     
     
         8 . The dynamically operational structural fluid control apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the frame assembly further comprises a set of opposing ribs. 
     
     
         9 . The dynamically operational structural fluid control apparatus of  claim 8  wherein the frame assembly further comprises a set of opposing ribs located on the upper internal portion of said frame assembly. 
     
     
         10 . The dynamically operational structural fluid control apparatus of  claim 8  wherein the set of opposing ribs comprises at least three rearward ribs and at least two forward ribs. 
     
     
         11 . The dynamically operational structural fluid control apparatus of  claim 8  wherein the set of opposing ribs is disposed to retain the door assembly via physical contact with the upper portion of the door assembly. 
     
     
         12 . The dynamically operational structural fluid control apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the frame assembly further comprises a series of apertures disposed on a left side portion and a right side portion of the frame assembly and wherein the series of apertures are disposed for receiving a tethering mechanism. 
     
     
         13 . The dynamically operational structural fluid control apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the screen cover assembly comprises at least two latching mechanisms for mating with the door assembly. 
     
     
         14 . The dynamically operational structural fluid control apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the screen assembly is molded to the door assembly. 
     
     
         15 . A foundation venting system comprising:
 a frame assembly in communication a lower portion of a structure and comprising:
 a set of opposing ribs; 
 a series of press fittings disposed to compress and receive an engineered hole in foundation; and, 
 a series of apertures disposed for receipt of a tethering line; 
   a door assembly, wherein the entirety of door assembly is fully dynamic and wherein the door assembly is in removable communication with the frame assembly and wherein the door assembly further comprises:
 a screen assembly; 
 a removably attached screen assembly cover; 
 a set of door post retaining devices; and, 
 a set of baffle defined air retaining compartments composed of a buoyant material wherein the frame is disposed to be attached to a foundation of a structure and wherein said dynamically operational structural fluid control apparatus allows for a flow of fluids through the foundation. 
   
     
     
         16 . A structural drainage apparatus comprising:
 a support structure comprising an outer frame disposed to be fitted substantially within a foundation of an existing edifice, the outer frame member comprising:
 an upper portion; 
 a left side in communication with the upper portion; 
 a right side in communication with the upper portion; 
 and a lower portion in communication with the left side portion and the right side portion; wherein the left side portion and the right side portion comprise apertures for affixing to the existing edifice; 
   a door member comprising a screen member and a screen cover member wherein the outer frame member is disposed to removably receive the door mechanism and wherein the door mechanism is disposed to receive the screen cover device and wherein the lower portion of the door member is buoyant.