Channel Drain Assembly

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/722,205 filed Nov. 19, 2024, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.

FIELD

The present disclosure relates to a channel drain assembly, and more particularly to a channel drain assembly for use with a swimming pool.

BACKGROUND

Conventional swimming pools usually include a drain assembly. The drain assembly is used in connection with a filtration system of a pool. For example, the drain assembly helps facilitate the continuous circulation of water in the pool such that dirt, hair, and/or other debris can be removed from the pool. While know drain assemblies have proven acceptable for their intended purposes, there remains a continuous need for improvement in the relevant art.

The background description provided here is for the purpose of generally presenting the context of the disclosure. Work of the presently named inventors, to the extent it is described in this background section, as well as aspects of the description that may not otherwise qualify as prior art at the time of filing, are neither expressly nor impliedly admitted as prior art against the present disclosure.

SUMMARY

One aspect of the disclosure provides a drain assembly. The drain assembly includes a housing and a tower. The housing includes a base, at least one wall extending from the base and defining an opening, and an outlet disposed in the base and in fluid communication with the opening. The tower is removably connected to the housing and includes a body and a ramp connected to the body. In an assembled configuration, the tower is disposed in the opening and the ramp is disposed between the body of the tower and the at least one wall. In the assembled configuration, the drain assembly is configured to permit fluid to flow through the opening, along the ramp, and out of the outlet.

Another aspect of the disclosure provides a drain assembly. The drain assembly includes a housing and a tower. The housing defines an opening and an outlet in fluid communication with the opening. The tower is disposed in the opening and includes a body and a ramp connected to the body. The ramp is disposed between the body of the tower and at least one wall of the housing. The drain assembly is configured to permit fluid to flow through the opening, along the ramp, and out of the outlet.

Further areas of applicability of the present disclosure will become apparent from the detailed description, the claims, and the drawings. The detailed description and specific examples are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present disclosure will become more fully understood from the detailed description and the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a drain assembly in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the drain assembly of FIG. 1 in an assembled configuration.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the drain assembly of FIG. 2.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the drain assembly of FIG. 2.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the drain assembly of FIG. 2.

FIG. 6 is a side view of the drain assembly of FIG. 2.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a housing of a drain assembly in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure.

FIG. 8 is a top view of the housing of FIG. 7.

FIG. 9 is a top perspective view of a tower of a drain assembly in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure.

FIG. 10 is a bottom perspective view of the tower of FIG. 9.

FIG. 11 is a bottom view of the tower of FIG. 9.

FIG. 12 is a top view of the tower of FIG. 9.

FIG. 13 is a front view of the tower of FIG. 9.

FIG. 14 is a side view of the tower of FIG. 9.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a closeout cover of a drain assembly in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a U-shaped portion of a retention assembly of a drain assembly in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a retention strip of a retention channel of a drain assembly in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure.

FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a retention ring of a drain assembly in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure.

FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the drain assembly of FIG. 1 in an installation configuration.

FIG. 20 is a front view of the drain assembly of FIG. 1 in a partially-assembled configuration.

FIG. 21 is a perspective view of a tower and closeout cover of the drain assembly of FIG. 1 in another partially-assembled configuration.

FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view of the drain assembly of FIG. 2 taken through the line 22-22.

FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the drain assembly of FIG. 1 depicting example operation of the drain assembly in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure.

In the drawings, reference numbers may be reused to identify similar and/or identical elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Introduction

With reference to FIGS. 1-6, an example drain assembly 10 (e.g., a channel drain assembly) is shown. As will be explained in more detail below, the drain assembly 10 may be used with, or assembled with, a swimming pool construct 12 to perform various functions relative to water in the pool construct 12. For example, the drain assembly 10 may help facilitate water circulation within the pool construct 12, remove debris (e.g., dirt, hair, leaves, bugs, among others) from the water within the pool construct 12, and/or allow for a desired water level within the pool construct 12, among others. In various implementations, the drain assembly 10 may include a housing 14, a tower 16, a closeout cover 18, a retention assembly 20, a retention ring 22, and/or a disposable component 24, among others.

Housing

With reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, in various implementations, the housing 14 may comprise one or more of a variety of shapes, sizes, configurations, and/or materials. In various implementations, the housing 14 may include a base 30, a set of walls 32, a first outlet 34-1, a second outlet 34-2, a third outlet 34-3, a first projection 36-1, a second projection 36-2, a first protrusion 38-1, and/or a second protrusion 38-2, among others.

In various implementations, the set of walls 32, the first projection 36-1, and the second projection 36-2 may extend from the base 30 in a first direction 40A. In various implementations, the first protrusion 38-1 may extend from the first projection 36-1 in the first direction 40A and the second protrusion 38-2 may extend from the second projection 36-2 in the first direction 40A. In various implementations, the first outlet 34-1, the second outlet 34-2, and the third outlet 34-3 may extend from the base 30 in a second direction 40B that is opposite the first direction 40A.

In various implementations, the set of walls 32 may define an opening 42 that receives fluid and debris from the pool construct 12. The opening 42 may be in fluid communication with the first outlet 34-1, the second outlet 34-2, and the third outlet 34-3. In various implementations, the base 30 and/or the set of walls 32 may define an oblong-shaped configuration. In various implementations, the set of walls 32 may include an elongated first wall 44-1, an elongated second wall 44-2 spaced apart from the first wall 44-1, a curved third wall 44-3 connected to the first wall 44-1 and the second wall 44-2, and a curved fourth wall 44-4 spaced apart from the third wall 44-3.

In various implementations, the housing 14 connects with the tower 16. For example, the first projection 36-1, the second projection 36-2, the first protrusion 38-1, and the second protrusion 38-2 may be received by corresponding portions of the tower 16. In some example configurations, the housing 14 may include a peripheral ribbed edge 46 that extends continuously and uninterrupted along the set of walls 32. In various implementations, the housing 14 connects with the retention assembly 20 and/or the retention ring 22. For example, the retention assembly 20 and/or the retention ring 22 may connect with the edge 46.

Referring now to FIG. 8, in various implementations, the first and second projections 36-1, 36-2 each define a first curved (e.g., convex) end 48-1 and a second curved (e.g., convex) end 48-2 opposite the first curved end 48-1. The first curved end 48-1 inhibits debris from getting trapped in the opening 42. In some example configurations, the first curved end 48-1 defines a first thickness T1 and the second curved end 48-2 defines a second thickness T2. The first thickness T1 may be greater than the second thickness T2 such that the first and second projections 36-1, 36-2 are narrower toward a center of the housing 14.

In various implementations, the first outlet 34-1 may be disposed in the center and/or the middle of the base 30. In various implementations, the second outlet 34-2 may be disposed proximate an end of the base 30 and the third outlet 34-3 may be disposed proximate an opposing end of the base 30. The first outlet 34-1, the second outlet 34-2, and/or the third outlet 34-3 may connect with a plug, a valve (e.g., a hydrostatic valve, a valve stake, etc.), and/or a pipe of the filtrations system, among others.

Tower

With reference to FIGS. 9-14, in various implementations, the tower 16 may comprise one or more of a variety of shapes, sizes, configurations, and/or materials. In various implementations, the tower 16 may include a body 50, a first ramp 52-1, a second ramp 52-2, a first extension 54-1, a second extension 54-2 and/or a protuberance 56, among others.

In various implementations, the body 50 may define an oblong-shaped configuration. The body 50 may include and/or may be defined by a base 60 and a set of walls 62 extending from the base 60. In various implementations, the base 60 may define a first hole 64-1 and a second hole 64-2. The set of walls 62 may define an opening 66. The opening 66 may receive components of the drain assembly 10 (e.g., the closeout cover 18, portions of the housing 14, etc.). In various implementations, the set of walls 62 may include an elongated first wall 68-1, an elongated second wall 68-2 spaced apart from the first wall 68-1, a curved third wall 68-3 connected to the first wall 68-1 and the second wall 68-2, and a curved fourth wall 68-4 spaced apart from the third wall 68-3.

In various implementations, the first ramp 52-1 and the second ramp 52-1 may be connected with and/or may be formed integrally with the body 50. The second ramp 52-2 may be spaced apart from the first ramp 52-1. In some example configurations, the first ramp 52-1 and the second ramp 52-1 may define U-shaped configurations disposed about a periphery of the tower 16. In various implementations, the first ramp 52-1 and the second ramp 52-2 guide fluid and debris, that flows from the opening 42 of the housing 14, into the first outlet 34-1, the second outlet 34-2, and/or the third outlet 34-3.

In various implementations, the first ramp 52-1 and the second ramp 52-1 may each include a curved portion 70, a first sloped portion 72-1 connected to the curved portion 70, and a second sloped portion 72-2 connected to the curved portion 70. The first sloped portion 72-1 and the second sloped portion 72-2 may extend from the curved portion 70. The second sloped portion 72-2 may be spaced apart from the first sloped portion 72-1. The first sloped portion 72-1 and the second sloped portion 72-2 may each define a height H72 that decreases in a direction extending from the curved portion 70 (see, e.g., FIGS. 9 and 13) of the first ramp 52-1 or the second ramp 52-1 toward the other of the first ramp 52-1 or the second ramp 52-1.

In various implementations, the first sloped portion 72-1 defines a first length L72-1. The second sloped portion 72-2 defines a second length L72-2. In some example configurations, the second length L72-2 may be identical to the first length L72-1 (see, e.g., FIG. 12).

In various implementations, the first ramp 52-1 and the second ramp 52-2 may include a plurality of apertures 80. In some example configurations, the curved portion 70, the first sloped portion 72-1, and the second sloped portion 72-2 may each include a plurality of apertures 80. In some example configurations, the first ramp 52-1 and the second ramp 52-1 permit at least some of the fluid, that flows from the opening 42 of the housing 14, to flow through the apertures 80 and into the first outlet 34-1, the second outlet 34-2, and/or the third outlet 34-3.

In some example configurations, the first ramp 52-1 may engage and/or may extend from the first wall 68-1, the second wall 68-2, and the third wall 68-3 of the body 50. The second ramp 52-2 may engage and/or may extend from the first wall 68-1, the second wall 68-2, and the fourth wall 68-4 of the body 50.

In various implementations, the first wall 68-1 and the second wall 68-2 of the body 50 may define cutouts 82. In some example configurations, the cutouts 82 may be disposed between the first ramp 52-1 and the second ramp 52-2 (see, e.g., FIGS. 10 and 13). In various implementations, the cutouts 82 receive fluid and debris that flows from the first ramp 52-1, the second ramp 52-1, and the opening 42 of the housing 14.

In various implementations, the body 50 defines a height H50. The curved portion 70 of a ramp 52-1, 52-2 defines a height H70. In some example, configurations, the height H70 of the curved portion 70 may be less than the height H50 of the body 50 (see, e.g., FIGS. 13 and 14).

In various implementations, the first extension 54-1, the second extension 54-2, and the protuberance 56 may extend from the base 60. In some example configurations, the protuberance 56 may be disposed proximate the center and/or the middle of the base 60. The protuberance 56 may be disposed between the first extension 54-1 and the second extension 54-2.

With reference to FIG. 10, in various implementations, the first extension 54-1 may define a first void 84-1. The first void 84-1 may receive portions of the housing 14 (e.g., the first projection 36-1 and the first protrusion 38-1). The second extension 54-2 may define a second void 84-2. The second void 84-2 may receive portions of the housing 14 (e.g., the second projection 36-2 and the second protrusion 38-2).

Referring again to FIGS. 2 and 3, in various implementations, the tower 16 is removably connected to the housing 14. In an assembled configuration, the tower 16 is disposed in the opening 42 of the housing 14. In various implementations, the tower 16 may be secured to the housing 14 via fasteners 90 (e.g., screws, etc.). In some example configurations, a fastener 90 may be disposed in the first hole 64-1 and the first void 84-1 of the tower 16 and the first protrusion 38-1 of the housing 14. A fastener 90 may be disposed in the second hole 64-2 and the second void 84-2 of the tower 16 and the second protrusion 38-2 of the housing 14.

In various implementations, in the assembled configuration, the first ramp 52-1 and the second ramp 52-2 are disposed in the opening 42 of the housing 14. In some example configurations, the first ramp 52-1 may be disposed between the body 50 of the tower 16 and the first wall 44-1, the second wall 44-2, and the third wall 44-2 of the housing 14. The second ramp 52-2 may be disposed between the body 50 of the tower 16 and the first wall 44-1, the second wall 44-2, and the fourth wall 44-4 of the housing 14.

With reference to FIG. 20, the drain assembly 10 is shown in a partial assembled configuration. In various implementations, the tower 16 may be connected to the housing 14 such that a gap 92 is disposed between the first ramp 52-1 and the base 30 of the housing 14 and a gap 92 is disposed between the second ramp 52-2 and the base 30.

In various implementations, the tower 16 may define an opening 94 disposed between the first ramp 52-1 and the second ramp 52-2. In some example configurations, the first ramp 52-1 and the second ramp 52-2 have a combined length L52 that may be between 60% and 90% of the length L16 of the tower 16. The opening 94 may have a length L94 that may be between 10% and 40% of the length L16 of the tower 16. In various implementations, the first ramp 52-1 and the second ramp 52-2 may each define an angle 96 relative to the base 30 of the housing 14 that may be between ten degrees and eighty degrees. The angle 96 may help to ensure that debris travels along the first and second ramps 52-1, 52-2 and into the opening 94.

Closeout Cover

With reference to FIGS. 3, 15, and 21, in various implementations, the closeout cover 18 comprises one or more of a variety of shapes, sizes, configurations, and/or materials. The cover 18 may include a body 100 that defines a plurality of slots 102. In the assembled configuration, the cover 18 may cover the first outlet 34-1. The cover 18 is connected with the housing 14 and the tower 16. In various implementations, the cover 18 is secured to the tower 16 and/or the housing 14 via one or more fasteners 90. For example, a fastener 90 may be disposed in the protuberance 56 of the tower 16 and a corresponding portion of the cover 18, among others.

In various implementations, the cover 18 permits fluid and smaller debris to flow through the slots 102 and into the first outlet 34-1. The cover 18 inhibits the first outlet 34-1 from clogging by blocking larger debris from entering the first outlet 34-1. In various implementations, the body 100 defines a rounded bottom portion that inhibits fingers from getting stuck in the drain assembly 10 (see, e.g., FIG. 22).

In some example configurations, the cover 18 includes a plurality of extension portions 104 that extend from the body 100. For example, the cover 18 may include a first extension portion 104-1, a second extension portion 104-2, a third extension portion 104-3, and a fourth extension portion 104-4. The first and second extension portions 104-1, 104-2 may extend from a first side 106-1 of the body 100. The third and fourth extension portions 104-3, 104-4 may extend from a second side 106-2 of the body 100 opposite the first side 106-1.

With reference to FIGS. 15 and 21, in various implementations, the first and third extension portions 104-1, 140-3 connect with ends of the first ramp 52-1 and the second and fourth extension portions 104-2, 104-4 connect with ends of the second ramp 52-2. For example, each of the extension portions 104-1, 104-2, 104-3, and 104-4 may include a tab 108 received by a portion of a ramp 52-1, 52-2.

In various implementations, each of the extension portions 104-1, 104-2, 104-3, and 104-4 may include a radiused surface 109 that aligns flush with a ramp 52-1, 52-2. The foregoing eliminates seams at the connection points of the cover 18 and the first and second ramps 52-1, 52-2. By eliminating the seams, the drain assembly 10 can inhibit the entrapment of debris flowing within the drain assembly 10.

Retention Assembly

With reference to FIGS. 1, 2, 16, and 17, in various implementations, the retention assembly 20 may comprise one or more of a variety of shapes, sizes, configurations, and/or materials. In various implementations, the retention assembly 20 may include a first U-shaped portion 110-1, a second U-shaped portion 110-2, a first retention strip 112-1, and a second retention strip 112-2. The first U-shaped portion 110-1 may connect with the first retention strip 112-1 and the second retention strip 112-2, and the second U-shaped portion 110-2 may connect with the first retention strip 112-1 and the second retention strip 112-2 to define an oblong-shaped configuration.

In some example configurations, a U-shaped portion 110-1, 110-2 connects with a retention strip 112-1, 112-2 via a dovetail arrangement including one or more projections 114 and one or more recesses 116. A projection 114 may be disposed at an end of at least one of a U-shaped portion 110-1, 110-2 or a retention strip 112-1, 112-2 (see, e.g., FIG. 16). A recess 116 may be disposed at an end of at least one of a U-shaped portion 110-1, 110-2 or a retention strip 112-1, 112-2 (see, e.g., FIG. 17). A recess 116 receives a projection 114 in the assembled configuration. Alternatively, the retention assembly 20 may comprise a singular monolithic construct. In various implementations, the retention assembly 20 connects with the housing 14 (e.g., the ribbed edge 46) and/or the retention ring 22.

Retention Ring

With reference to FIGS. 1, 2, and 18, in various implementations, the retention ring 22 may comprise one or more of a variety of shapes, sizes, configurations, and/or materials. In various implementations, the retention ring 22 may define an oblong-shaped configuration. The retention ring 22 may connect with the housing 14 (e.g., the ribbed edge 46) and/or the retention assembly 20. The retention ring 22 may be secured to the housing 14 and/or the retention assembly 20 via fasteners (e.g., screws, etc.) The retention ring 22 and the retention assembly 20 enable the drain assembly 10 to connect with various types of pool constructs 12. For example, in vinyl pool applications, a portion of a lining of the pool construct may be disposed between the retention assembly 20 and the retention ring 22.

Disposable Component

With reference to FIGS. 1 and 19, in various implementations, the disposable component 24 may comprise one or more of a variety of shapes, sizes, configurations, and/or materials. In various implementations, the disposable component 24 may define an oblong-shaped configuration. The disposable component may connect with the housing 14. During assembly of the drain assembly 10 with the pool construct 12, the disposable component 24 may be disposed in the opening 42 of the housing 14. The disposable component 24 inhibits debris from entering the opening 42. Prior to operating the drain assembly 10, the disposal component 24 is detached from the housing 14 and is discarded.

Operation of Drain Assembly

With reference to FIGS. 2 and 23, during operation of the drain assembly 10, fluid (e.g., water from the pool construct 12) is permitted to flow through the opening 42, along and/or through the first ramp 52-1 and the second ramp 52-2, and out of the first outlet 34-1, the second outlet 34-2, and the third outlet 34-1. In various implementations, the first ramp 52-1 and the second ramp 52-2 may guide fluid into the first outlet 34-1, the second outlet 34-1, and/or the third outlet 34-3. In various implementations, some of the fluid may flow through the apertures 80 of the first ramp 52-1 and into the first outlet 34-1, the second outlet 34-2, and/or the third outlet 34-1. In various implementations, some of the fluid may flow through the apertures 80 of the second ramp 52-2 and into the first outlet 34-1, the second outlet 34-2, and/or the third outlet 34-3.

In various implementations, the first ramp 52-1 and the second ramp 52-2 provide various operational benefits for the drain assembly 10. For example, the first ramp 52-1 and the second ramp 52-2 permit fluid and debris disposed in the fluid to flow smoothly, efficiently, and/or uninterrupted through the drain assembly 10. The foregoing enables efficient circulation and optimal filtration of the pool construct 12.

In various implementations, the first ramp 52-1 and the second ramp 52-2 inhibit debris buildup in the drain assembly 10 such that stagnant water in the pool construct 12 is reduced. For example, the first ramp 52-1 and the second ramp 52-2 permit debris to flow into the first outlet 34-1, the second outlet 34-2, and/or the third outlet 34-3 to prevent the debris from getting trapped in the housing 14. The apertures 80 of the first and second ramps 52-1, 52-2 provide alternative flow paths and reduce the velocity of the fluid flowing through the drain assembly 10, which inhibits the debris from getting trapped in the housing 14.

In various implementations, the first ramp 52-1 and the second ramp 52-2 inhibit fingers from getting stuck in and/or sucked into the drain assembly 10, for example, while individuals are using the pool construct 12 and/or while individuals are performing maintenance of the drain assembly 10. In various implementations, the drain assembly 10 does not include exposed fasteners in the fluid pathways (e.g., the opening 42) so that fluid and debris is permitted to flow smoothly, efficiently, and/or uninterrupted through the drain assembly 10.

Conclusion

The foregoing description is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the disclosure, its application, or uses. The broad teachings of the disclosure can be implemented in a variety of forms. Therefore, while this disclosure includes particular examples, the true scope of the disclosure should not be so limited since other modifications will become apparent upon a study of the drawings, the specification, and the following claims. In the written description and claims, one or more steps within a method may be executed in a different order (or concurrently) without altering the principles of the present disclosure. Similarly, one or more instructions stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium may be executed in a different order (or concurrently) without altering the principles of the present disclosure. Unless indicated otherwise, numbering or other labeling of instructions or method steps is done for convenient reference, not to indicate a fixed order.

Further, although each of the embodiments is described above as having certain features, any one or more of those features described with respect to any embodiment of the disclosure can be implemented in and/or combined with features of any of the other embodiments, even if that combination is not explicitly described. In other words, the described embodiments are not mutually exclusive, and permutations of one or more embodiments with one another remain within the scope of this disclosure.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular exemplary configurations only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular articles “a,” “an,” and “the” may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “including,” and “having,” are inclusive and therefore specify the presence of features, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance in the particular order discussed or illustrated, unless specifically identified as an order of performance. Additional or alternative steps may be employed.

Spatial and functional relationships between elements (for example, between modules, circuit elements, semiconductor layers, etc.) are described using various terms, including “connected,” “engaged,” “coupled,” “adjacent,” “proximate,” “next to,” “on top of,” “above,” “below,” and “disposed.” Unless explicitly described as being “direct,” when a relationship between first and second elements is described in the above disclosure, that relationship encompasses a direct relationship where no other intervening elements are present between the first and second elements as well as an indirect relationship where one or more intervening elements are present between the first and second elements. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.). As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

The term “set” does not necessarily exclude the empty set—in other words, in some circumstances a “set” may have zero elements. The term “non-empty set” may be used to indicate exclusion of the empty set—in other words, a non-empty set will always have one or more elements. The term “subset” does not necessarily require a proper subset. In other words, a “subset” of a first set may be coextensive with (equal to) the first set. Further, the term “subset” does not necessarily exclude the empty set—in some circumstances a “subset” may have zero elements.

The terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections. These elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another region, layer or section. Terms such as “first,” “second,” and other numerical terms do not imply a sequence or order unless clearly indicated by the context. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the example configurations.

The phrase “at least one of A, B, and C” should be construed to mean a logical (A OR B OR C), using a non-exclusive logical OR, and should not be construed to mean “at least one of A, at least one of B, and at least one of C.” The phrase “at least one of A, B, or C” should be construed to mean a logical (A OR B OR C), using a non-exclusive logical OR.

The following Clauses provide an exemplary configuration for a channel drain assembly, as described above.

Clause 1: A drain assembly comprising: a housing including: a base; at least one wall extending from the base and defining an opening; and an outlet disposed in the base and in fluid communication with the opening; and a tower removably connected to the housing and including a body and a ramp connected to the body, wherein: in an assembled configuration, the tower is disposed in the opening and the ramp is disposed between the body of the tower and the at least one wall, and the drain assembly is configured to permit fluid to flow through the opening, along the ramp, and out of the outlet.

Clause 2: The drain assembly of clause 1, wherein the body of the tower defines an oblong-shaped configuration.

Clause 3: The drain assembly of clause 1 or 2, wherein: the body of the tower includes an elongated first wall, an elongated second wall spaced apart from the first wall, and a curved third wall connected to the first wall and the second wall; and the ramp extends from the first wall, the second wall, and the third wall.

Clause 4: The drain assembly of any of clauses 1 through 3, wherein: the ramp includes at least one aperture; and the ramp is configured to permit at least some of the fluid to flow through the at least one aperture and into the outlet.

Clause 5: The drain assembly of any of clauses 1 through 4, wherein the ramp includes: a curved portion; a first sloped portion connected to the curved portion; and a second sloped portion connected to the curved portion.

Clause 6: The drain assembly of clause 5, wherein the first sloped portion and the second sloped portion include at least one aperture.

Clause 7: The drain assembly of any of clauses 5 through 6, wherein: the body of the tower defines a first height; the curved portion of the ramp defines a second height; and the second height is less than the first height.

Clause 8: The drain assembly of any of clauses 5 through 7, wherein: the first sloped portion and the second sloped portion each extend from the curved portion; the second sloped portion is spaced apart from the first sloped portion; and the first sloped portion and the second sloped portion each define a height that decreases from the curved portion.

Clause 9: The drain assembly of any of clauses 5 through 8, wherein: the first sloped portion defines a first length; the second sloped portion defines a second length; and the second length is equal to the first length.

Clause 10: The drain assembly of any of clauses 1 through 9, wherein: the tower includes an additional ramp; and the additional ramp is spaced apart from the ramp.

Clause 11: A drain assembly comprising: a housing defining an opening and an outlet in fluid communication with the opening; and a tower disposed in the opening and including a body and a ramp connected to the body, wherein: the ramp is disposed between the body of the tower and at least one wall of the housing, and the drain assembly is configured to permit fluid to flow through the opening, along the ramp, and out of the outlet.

Clause 12: The drain assembly of clause 11, wherein the body of the tower defines an oblong-shaped configuration.

Clause 13: The drain assembly of clause 11 or 12, wherein the ramp defines a U-shaped configuration.

Clause 14: The drain assembly of any of clauses 11 through 13, wherein: the body of the tower includes an elongated first wall, an elongated second wall spaced apart from the first wall, and a curved third wall connected to the first wall and the second wall; and the ramp engages the first wall, the second wall, and the third wall.

Clause 15: The drain assembly of any of clauses 11 through 14, wherein: the ramp includes at least one aperture; and the ramp is configured to permit at least some of the fluid to flow through the at least one aperture and into the outlet.

Clause 16: The drain assembly of any of clauses 11 through 15, wherein the ramp includes: a curved portion; a first sloped portion connected to the curved portion; and a second sloped portion connected to the curved portion.

Clause 17: The drain assembly of clause 16, wherein the first sloped portion and the second sloped portion include at least one aperture.

Clause 18: The drain assembly of any of clauses 16 through 17, wherein: the body of the tower defines a first height; the curved portion of the ramp defines a second height; and the second height is less than the first height.

Clause 19: The drain assembly of any of clauses 16 through 18, wherein: the first sloped portion and the second sloped portion each extend from the curved portion; the second sloped portion is spaced apart from the first sloped portion; and the first sloped portion and the second sloped portion each define a height that decreases from the curved portion.

Clause 20: The drain assembly of any of clauses 11 through 20, wherein: the tower includes an additional ramp; and the additional ramp is spaced apart from the ramp.