CN106132558B - Modular sprinkler and corresponding method - Google Patents
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Abstract
A modular sprinkler (10, 300) may include: a main body (20, 110) for an operator to hold along a portion thereof, an operating member (30), and a spray head (40). The body (20, 110) may house a water flow control assembly (50) configured to cause the modular sprinkler to perform a control function associated with water flow through the modular sprinkler. The operating member (30) is connectable with the main body (20, 110) to interface with the flow control assembly to alternately start or stop flow depending on the position of the operating member (30). The spray head (40) may be coupled to an outlet portion of the body (20, 110) to spray water flowing through the spray head (40) according to a spray characteristic of the spray head (40). The body (20, 110) may include a plurality of connecting portions (60) in addition to the outlet portion (24). The connecting portion may be configured to receive a rear panel (70) or a front panel (72) having different functional or ergonomic characteristics.
Description
Technical field
Exemplary embodiment of the present invention relates generally to watering device, is to have mould about one kind more specifically
The water sprinkler of blockization design.
Background technology
It is identical as many other activities, when handling corresponding work using correct tool, gardening and courtyard
Maintenance work can also become more simple for gardener and more make us enjoying.Each garden or courtyard all need to fit
Conjunction and efficient watering mode.When the Nature is uncooperative, or for capped region, it is necessary to be dependent on watering and set
It is standby could provide enough apply water.
Watering device includes such as hose, hose reel, spray gun, nozzle, spray boom, tap (or outdoor water connector)
And other similar equipment.These devices are commonly used in water being applied to from garden, plant or other objects from tap,
And it is usually used together with hose and some form of watering device (for example, such as spray gun, nozzle or spray boom watering
Device).However, in different particular conditions, gardener usually may feel that the demand for variety classes tool.Therefore, garden
Skill teacher needs a kind of water sprinkler with different characteristics.
In order to meet the needs of above-mentioned, manufacturer has not according to the different structure feature model of each water sprinkler is a kind of
With the water sprinkler of characteristic.For example, certain water sprinklers are for providing specific watering characteristic (for example, flow, injection, spray
The characteristics such as mist, sprinkling), and certain water sprinklers can be with different ergonomic nature (for example, with the small of the stock or flat holding
).In addition, more there is other water sprinklers to provide the selection that it can be adjusted by user according to different watering characteristics.
However, a variety of different devices of the manufacture with different characteristics, can improve the cost and complexity of its processing procedure.
Invention content
Based on the above reasons, certain exemplary embodiments of the invention are to provide a kind of design of modularization water sprinkler,
Simply the structure component different from function can be replaced.Therefore, the present invention can be provided with lower cost and be had
The water sprinkler of the ergonomic designs and function of a variety of different variations.
Hereinafter, being certain exemplary embodiments according to the present invention, a kind of modularization watering device is provided.The modularization is spilt
Water installations may include a main body, for an operator along part gripping, an operating parts and the nozzle of the main body.
The main body accommodates a flow cavitation result component, which is configured so that the modularization watering device executes and by this
The relevant control function of flow of modularization watering device.The operating parts can be connect with the main body with the flow cavitation result component
It interfaces with, alternately to start or stop flow according to the position of the operating parts.The nozzle is connected with an outlet portion of the main body
It connects, to flow through the water of the nozzle according to the one of nozzle sprinkling characteristic sprinkling.The main body is further wrapped other than the outlet portion
Multiple interconnecting pieces are included, the interconnecting piece is configured to receive the rear panel with different functional characteristics or ergonomic nature
An or front panel.
In the another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a kind of method that modularization watering device is provided is provided.The party
Method includes that a main body is selected from the multiple and different main bodys for being respectively provided with interconnecting piece, and the main body is for an operator along it
A part is held.Accommodating the main body of a flow cavitation result component can be configured so that the modularization watering device executes and by this
The relevant control function of flow of modularization watering device.The main body is other than the outlet portion for being connect with a nozzle
Further comprise one or more interconnecting pieces.This method can further comprise manufacturing multiple and different front panel and rear panel, institute
It states front panel and the rear panel and is connected respectively to the corresponding interconnecting piece, each of the front panel and the rear panel have
Different functional characteristics or ergonomic nature.This method can further include based on selection have required functional characteristic or
The step of front panel of ergonomic nature and a rear panel assemble a product.
Description of the drawings
After with the general term description present invention, hereinafter, cooperation attached drawing carries out specifically present disclosure
It is bright, these attached drawings be not necessarily drawn in proportion, wherein：
Fig. 1 is block diagram of the display according to the modularization watering device of an exemplary embodiment of the invention；
Fig. 2 is the exploded side for the modularization watering device that display has connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention
Figure；
Fig. 3 is the side for another modularization watering device that display has connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention
Depending on exploded view；
Fig. 4 includes Fig. 4 A and Fig. 4 B, shows the modular nature of the main body according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention
One example；
Fig. 5 A are to show the flow cavitation result bar according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention before being inserted into control-rod receiving slit
Schematic diagram；
Fig. 5 B are that display is fastened to each other according to the flow cavitation result bar and control-rod receiving slit of an exemplary embodiment of the invention
Schematic diagram later；
Fig. 6 is to be shown in a series of replacement nozzles that can be mutually replaced with nozzle in the certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention
Schematic diagram；
Fig. 7 is to be shown in the system that can be used together from different selected main bodys in the certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention
Row substitute the schematic diagram of nozzle；
Fig. 8 A are stereogram exploded view of the display according to the modularization watering device of an exemplary embodiment of the invention；
Fig. 8 B are side view of the display according to the modularization watering device after the assembling of an exemplary embodiment of the invention；
Fig. 8 C are the stereogram for the cover assembly that display is watched according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention from rear angle；With
And
Fig. 9 is flow chart of the display according to the method for providing modularization watering device of an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
Specific implementation mode
Hereinafter, will coordinate attached drawing and component symbol that certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention are described in detail；
Wherein, the present invention is not described for all exemplary embodiments.In fact, what the present invention was described and illustrated herein
Example cannot should cause to limit to the scope of the present invention, application or configuration；Conversely, the present invention provides these exemplary embodiments
Purpose essentially consist in the content of this specification enable to meet applicable legal provisions.In the present specification, identical component
The identical component of symbology.In addition, one word of "or" as used herein should be read as logical operator, to appoint what it was connected
The result that one or more operation body is set up when setting up.Here, operation coupling should be understood direct or indirect company
Junction relationship, and in both cases, all so that functionally being interconnected between the component of operation coupling mutually.
Here, certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide a kind of improvement design of watering device.These are exemplary
Embodiment makes the component with different function or ergonomic designs be able to be manufactured；But these components are with can be with
The mode that specific installation section exchanges on body assembly manufactures.Therefore, the watering device of a variety of different models can be by not
Same and interchangeable parts is formed, and is used while by the manufacturing cost of device entirety and complexity reduction, still can
The a variety of unique product selections of user are provided.The device of the invention has modular characteristic, and it can be by assembly set packet
Or a whole set of component is formed, to manufacture the product with required characteristic.
Fig. 1 is block diagram of the display according to the modularization watering device 10 of an exemplary embodiment of the invention.The modularization
Watering device 10 may include a main body 20, an operating parts 30 and a nozzle 40.Main body 20 is for an operator along one
Part is held.In some cases, which defines a grip portion 22 of main body 20, and grip portion 22 can be by
It is arranged between an outlet portion 24 and an inlet portion 26.Main body 20 can accommodate a flow cavitation result component 50, the flow cavitation result
Component 50 is configured so that modularization watering device 10 executes and the relevant control of flow by modularization watering device 10
Function (for example, flow to exit portion 24) from intake section 26.In certain embodiments, flow cavitation result component 50 can wrap
Include a switch control assembly 52 and a flow control assembly 54.
Operating parts 30 can be connected to main body 20 to be interfaced with flow cavitation result component 50, thereby according to the position of operating parts 30
Alternately startup or stopping flow through the flow of modularization watering device 10.Therefore, in some cases, operating parts 30 can be in water
As being turned on and off (partially or fully) operating assembly of a valve body or other flow cavitation result components in flow control component 50.Behaviour
Workpiece 30 can especially be interfaced with the switch control assembly 52 in flow cavitation result component 50.In some cases, flow cavitation result group
Part 50 can further have a flow control function, so that it is open and close more can be according to operator other than flow
Control a degree of adjusting is done to water flow.Flow control assembly 54 can be a model of the structure for executing above-mentioned function
Example.
Nozzle 40 can be connected to the outlet portion 24 of main body 20, to flow through nozzle 40 according to the sprinkling of the sprinkling characteristic of nozzle 40
Water.In some cases, nozzle 40 can be a selected nozzle from the multiple and different nozzles of certain amount, and it is described not
All there is different structures and/or configuration with each in nozzle, to deal with different sprinkling demands or expectation.
Other than outlet portion 24, main body 20 may further include multiple interconnecting pieces 60.Interconnecting piece 60 can be to be configured
To receive recess portion or other companies of a rear panel 70 or a front panel 72 with different function characteristic or ergonomic nature
Contact.For this purpose, rear panel 70 and/or front panel 72 can have different shapes, to provide different ergonomic natures.?
In certain situations, 70/ front panel 72 of rear panel can when being connect with interconnecting piece 60 Enlarge the main parts 20 diameter；And in others
In situation, the plurality of lines, groove or other body features of main body 20 can be highlighted to promote modularization watering device 10
Aesthetic measure.In addition, in other situations, 70/ front panel 72 of rear panel can have conducive to hold feature (for example,
Different surface treatment, thin plate, texture), to promote the ability that modularization watering device 10 is held for operator.In certain situations
In, main body 20 itself can be interchangeable component, to change its ergonomic nature by shape is changed.Therefore, it illustrates
For, in some cases, modularization can be spilt by main body 20, nozzle 40 and/or 70/ front panel 72 of rear panel is replaced
Water installations 10 are made between the configurations such as nozzle, spray gun and/or spray boom to be changed.
In one exemplary embodiment, as the alternative solution of ergonomic nature or additional scheme, before rear panel 70/
Panel 72 can be designed as the structure with different function characteristic.For example, in some cases, operating parts 30 can be by
It is embodied as front panel 72, and operating parts 30 can be configured as has or do not have locked assembly or other functional assemblies.
Therefore, another alternative exemplary of the example of the operating parts with locked assembly and the operating parts for not having locked assembly (and is
Interchangeable example) between have different functional characteristics.For this purpose, front panel 72 can be opened directly with flow cavitation result component 50
It closes control assembly 52 to interface with, using the alternative solution of the start and stop of the flow as modularization watering device 10.
In another exemplary embodiment, an example of rear panel can have a flow control member (alternatively, at least
Rear panel 70 can be with the lid for accommodating flow control member).Another example of rear panel can be without flow control
The example (alternatively, without the opening that can accommodate flow control member) of component processed.Therefore, rear panel 70 can have direct
The component (or this kind of component can be made to be interfaced with flow control assembly 54) interfaced with flow control assembly 54, is passed through with control
The flow of the flow of modularization watering device 10.
Accordingly, 70/ front panel 72 of rear panel of each interconnecting piece 60 can be inserted by selection and simply changes module
Change ergonomic nature and/or the functional characteristic of watering device 10.Connection between 70/ front panel 72 of rear panel and interconnecting piece 60
It can be the mode of snap engagement, or the fixation kit of welding, sticker or such as screw similar assembly can be penetrated to add
Connection between the two by force.Therefore, it is configured as to support the same of different function in main body 20 and flow cavitation result component 50
When, the accessibility and operability that certain examples of 70/ front panel 72 of rear panel can be with one or more functions, and rear panel
Other examples of 70/ front panel 72 then can stop, inhibit, cover or prevent accessibility and the operation of one or more functions
Property.Therefore, the ergonomic designs of modularization watering device can be changed by different panels of the selection with required characteristic
With function.However, since the entire component of the component of comprising modules watering device 10 is all interchangeable or is modular
Component, therefore do not need to that different production lines is in addition arranged for different end products.Alternatively scheme, production line can be with
Be arranged for all interchangeable parts, and different products can according to it is selected for assemble the component of each product come
Manufacture.Therefore, the cost and complexity of product manufacturing can be reduced.
Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 shows the exemplary embodiment of replacement, and which illustrate each front panels 72 and rear panel 70 can
By the replacement part replacement that can be connected easily with interconnecting piece 60, to use the function of changing modularization watering device 10.?
In example shown by Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, main body 110 is identical as the example of main body 20 shown in FIG. 1.On the other hand, main body 110
With the exemplary outlet portion 112 and inlet portion 114 respectively as outlet portion 24 and inlet portion 26 in Fig. 1.Inlet portion 114
Can have the threaded connection that can be engaged with a quick coupling joint 116, and quick coupling joint 116 then can with it is one soft
Tube connector is coupled.On the other hand, outlet portion 112 can be configured to and a selected tight fit in multiple nozzles.
Nozzle 120 is a kind of specific example of nozzle 40 shown in Fig. 1, and is a variety of sprays that can be engaged with outlet portion 112
One of head.
Main body 110 can by molded plastics, composite material, metal or any other with sufficiently rigid suitable material
It is made, and can be formed as can accommodating defining and water is allowed to be able to flow to the component of runner, the portion of outlet portion 112 from inlet portion 114
Part and/or component.Runner can extend along an axis 118 of a grip portion 119 of main body 110.But in some embodiments
In, outlet portion 112 can have an angle between axis 118.Furthermore, it is possible to be defined through different agent structures
Different angle between the axis 118 and the axis of outlet portion 112 of grip portion 119, thereby reaches different ergonomic natures.
For this purpose, an additional aspect in some of the exemplary embodiments, modular essence can be had by being the main body itself.Therefore,
Can not only select different panels to be used together with a selected main body, can also select different main bodys with it is identical right
The different panels answered are used together.
The Fig. 4 for including Fig. 4 A and Fig. 4 B shows there is modular nature according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention
One example of main body.Fig. 4 A show the main body 110 ' with different angle between above-mentioned axis, to provide different people
Body engineering characteristic.Also the main body 110 ' with the nozzle 122 substituted is shown in Fig. 4 A.However, in the example of Fig. 2 and Fig. 3
Institute using identical front panel and rear panel can also in Figure 4 A shown in use in example.Fig. 4 B show spray gun
Embodiment is also one kind of exemplary embodiment of the present invention.In this embodiment, nozzle 122 is by a spray gun assembly 126
Replaced.The spray gun assembly 126 is configured to have tubular portion 128, nozzle of the tubular portion 128 in spray gun assembly 126
The length of spray gun spray nozzle is extended before.
Interconnecting piece 130 and 132 is the example of the interconnecting piece 60 in Fig. 1, and interconnecting piece 130 can be set respectively with 132
In the front and rear portion of main body 110.Preceding interconnecting piece 130 can be configured to receive one first trigger member 140 (referring to Fig. 2) or
One second trigger member 142 (referring to Fig. 3), and both the first trigger member 140 and the second trigger member 142 are all with different function
And/or the example of the operating member body of ergonomic nature or ability.First trigger member 140 is with the second trigger member 142 can be mutual
The preceding interconnecting piece 130 being coupled to changing between outlet portion 112 and inlet portion 114.On the other hand, rear interconnecting piece 132 can by with
It sets to receive one first cover assembly 150 (referring to Fig. 2) or one second cover assembly 152 (referring to Fig. 3).First cover assembly
Both 150 and the second cover assembly 152 are all the model of the connector with different function and/or ergonomic nature or ability
Example.
In some cases, the first trigger member 140 or the second trigger member 142 can be pivoted in main body 110.In Fig. 2
In example as shown in figure 3, the pivoting point of the first trigger member 140 and the second trigger member 142 is positioned at the first trigger member 140 and the
One end of two trigger member 142, and the end of the first trigger member 140 and the second trigger member 142 is configured in close to inlet portion 114
Position at.It should be noted, however, that pivoting point can also be configured in the first trigger member 140 and the second trigger member 142
(in other words, pivoting point is that the angle being located between the axis 18 and the axis of outlet portion 112 of grip portion 119 becomes to the other end
Change place).First trigger member 140 or the second trigger member 142 can push simultaneously relative to one end of pivoting point toward the direction of main body 110
And extend toward the direction far from main body 110.
In one exemplary embodiment, there is the first trigger member 140 locking part 144, the locking part 144 can be configured
To be fitted close with the tapered end 146 in main body 110.However, it is noted that locking part 144 can also be arranged on master
On body 110, and tapered end 146 can also be arranged in the first trigger member 140.When the first trigger member 140 is pushed towards main body 110
When, locking part 144 and tapered end 146 can be engaged with each other and be detached from, and locking part 144 can be located at locking condition (or locking position
It sets).On the other hand, when locking part 144 is at unlocked state (or unlocked position), even if the first trigger member 140 is pushed, locking
It will not engage each other between part 144 and tapered end 146.As described above, the first trigger member 140 represents and is configured to perform a work(
The triggering option (in other words, locking in position) of energy.
In an alternative embodiment, the second trigger member 142 does not have a locking part.For this purpose, in certain examples, operation
Part can be at least two interchangeable operating member bodies (for example, the first trigger member 140 and second trigger member 142) wherein it
One, and one of at least two interchangeable operating member bodies include executing the functional component of control function, and be somebody's turn to do
The another one of at least two interchangeable operating member bodies is configured as that the control function can not be executed.More specifically, according to
Example shown in the drawings, function part of first trigger member 140 as the position trigger member to be maintained to close main body 110
Part, and the second trigger member 142 does not have any similar ability or similar functional component then.In the illustrated example shown in fig. 2,
Locking part 144 is in the first trigger member 140 in moving (the side in other words, substantially extended with the first trigger member 140 in horizontal direction
To vertical direction, and side substantially vertical with the direction that axis 118 extends when switching between locking condition and unlocked state
To).In addition, the first trigger member 140 and the second trigger member 142 can have different shape or size, thereby according to being used
Shape create different ergonomic natures from the difference of size.
In one exemplary embodiment, the first cover assembly 150 is represented with the second cover assembly 152 and is interchangeably connectable
Portion, and it is respectively as the different cover assemblies that can be connected to rear interconnecting piece 132, it is whole to change modularization watering device
And/or ergonomic nature and/or the functional characteristic of grip portion 119.As shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3, the first cover assembly 150 and
Two cover assemblies 152 can be set by main body 110 and operating parts (for example, the first trigger member 140 or second trigger member 142)
The opposite side in side is fitted close with main body 110.Although showing that the first trigger member 140 is and the first lid in Fig. 2 and Fig. 3
Component 150 is used together, and the second trigger member 142 is used together with the second cover assembly 152, however, it should be appreciated that these components
It can be all arranged (for example, the first trigger member 140 and the second cover assembly with not shown alternative configuration in any Fig. 2 and Fig. 3
152 together or the second trigger member 142 and the first cover assembly 150 are arranged together).
In one exemplary embodiment, it can be provided in the first cover assembly 150 for receiving flow cavitation result bar 162
Receiving part 160.Flow cavitation result bar 162 can be interfaced with when being inserted into receiving part 160 with valve rod 164, and valve rod 164 can be with flow
Control assembly 54 operatively couples.In some cases, flow cavitation result bar 162 can be when being inserted into receiving part 160 through card
The mode detained, be spirally connected or adhered is engaged with valve rod 164.Valve rod 164 can terminate in control-rod reception (in receiving part 160)
At slot 166, and it is as shown in Figure 5, and control-rod receiving slit 166 is engaged with 162 snapping of flow cavitation result bar.Include Fig. 5 A in Fig. 5
And Fig. 5 B, which show flow cavitation result bars 162 before being inserted into control-rod receiving slit 166 and flow cavitation result bar 162 and control
State after the engagement of both bar receiving slits 166 processed.Flow cavitation result bar 162 can have different shape and size.For this purpose, lifting
For example, one of them can be selected to connect as with control-rod receiving slit from multiple and different and interchangeable flow cavitation result bar
The flow cavitation result bar 162 of conjunction.
As the alternative solution of the first cover assembly 150, the second cover assembly 152 can be used.Second cover assembly 152
It can be manufactured to the form without any receiving part.Therefore, although being wherein also provided with valve rod 164, due to its meeting
It is covered and can not access.Therefore, the second cover assembly can represent one second connector, and be installed in cover assembly
Second connector can be configured to prevent the operation of the water flow control valve of flow control assembly 54 when in main body 110.In Fig. 3
Shown in example, be to have used main body identical with main body 110 shown in Fig. 2.Therefore, still it is provided with tapered end
146 and valve rod 164.However, the second cover assembly 152 and the second trigger member 142, which can have, prevents or inhibits tapered end 146
And the structure of the access of valve rod 164；And by the corresponding panel of change (that is, front panel 72 and rear panel shown in Fig. 1
70, the second trigger member 142 and the second cover assembly 152 shown in Fig. 3 represent respectively), its institute can be changed easily
Function (or ergonomics) characteristic of the device of assembling.It therefore, can be by the required combination between interchangeable parts, group
Take on entirely different product line.Thus, which the cost and complexity of production can be reduced.
As described above, nozzle 120 can be replaced by one selected in multiple interchangeable nozzles.It is shown in Fig. 6
A series of replacement nozzle (including sprays that can be used in certain embodiments in selected main body (for example, main body 110)
First 120 (as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3), nozzle 122 (as shown in Figure 4) and nozzle 124).Each nozzle can have its corresponding
Different watering characteristics.However, each nozzle (spray gun assembly 126 is also included in) can also be with other main bodys (for example, main
Body 110 ') it is used together, as shown in the example in Fig. 7.
Fig. 8 including Fig. 8 A, Fig. 8 B and Fig. 8 C, it is shown that spilt according to a modularization of an exemplary embodiment of the invention
The schematic diagram of the various assemblies of water installations 300.Wherein, Fig. 8 A show the stereogram exploded view of modularization watering device 300, Fig. 8 B
Show the side view after the assembling of modularization watering device.On the other hand, Fig. 8 C show the lid group watched from rear visual angle
The stereogram (side view in the stereogram and Fig. 8 B watched from front visual angle in substitution Fig. 8 A) of part.Shown by Fig. 8
In device, be connected with tapered end 146 with the first trigger member 140 of locking part 144, but due to that includes with shown in Fig. 3
The second cover assembly 152 there is the second cover assembly 152 ' of different human body engineering characteristic, the device shown by Fig. 8 not to have
There is the ability of flow control.Second cover assembly 152 ' thus can be of different sizes, shape, surface treatment or other
Feature, to change the gripping sense that user holds the grip portion of modularization watering device 300.Wherein, by can be most in Fig. 8 C
Clearly see, the second cover assembly 152 ' can have there are two or more components.The first component 310 can be with any choosing
Fixed main part engages (for example, based in this example 110).On the other hand, the first component 310 can be with second component
320 engage, and second component 320 has different ergonomic nature with the first component 310.In some cases,
Two components 320 are inserted into the first component, and are combined with its mode through welding, adhesion or snapping.However, second
Both component 320 and the first component 310 can be not required to tie in the case of second component 320 is fully inserted into the first component 310
It closes.In any case, for example, second component 320 can have applied by unlike material and the matter that is formed manage (for example,
With soft plastic come the hard plastic that replaces the first component 310 to use), or can have different ergonomic natures.
Fig. 9 is shown according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, provides a kind of flow of the method for modularization watering device
Figure.In step 400, this method can select the main body held along part of it for an operator.The main body can be with
A flow cavitation result component is accommodated, which is configured so that the execution of modularization watering device is sprinkled water with by modularization
The relevant control function of flow of device.The main body further comprises other than the outlet portion for being connect with a nozzle
One or more interconnecting pieces.In step 410, this method can manufacture multiple and different front panel and rear panel, the front
Each of plate and the rear panel with different functional characteristics or ergonomic nature, and the front panel with it is described below
Plate can interchangeably be inserted respectively into corresponding each interconnecting piece in selected main body.At step 420, this method can
To further comprise that there is required functional characteristic or human body work based on selection by the way that the panel is inserted into corresponding interconnecting piece
The front panel and a rear panel for learning characteristic assemble a product.In some cases, this method can further have a choosing
The step 430 of selecting property, the step 430 configure the one or more interconnecting piece so that it interchangeably receives selected 1 first
Connector and one second connector (the two be above described in the panel example).First connector can be used to
Facilitate the execution of control function, and the second connector can be used to prevent the execution of control function.In certain embodiments, selection master
The step of body may include selecting the main body from the multiple and different main bodys for the interconnecting piece for being respectively provided with analogous shape.According to
This, all aspects of the device manufactured by an exemplary embodiment, the nozzle and panel connected from main body itself to it
Can all have modular essence.
Certain exemplary embodiments according to the present invention can provide a modularization watering device.Modularization watering dress
It may include a main body, an operating parts and the nozzle held along part of it for operator to set.The main body can accommodate
One flow cavitation result component, which is configured so that the modularization watering device is executed and filled by modularization watering
The relevant control function of flow set.The operating parts can be connect with the main body to be interfaced with the flow cavitation result component, with basis
The position of the operating parts alternately starts or stops flow.The nozzle can be connected with an outlet portion of the main body, with basis
One sprinkling characteristic sprinkling of the nozzle flows through the water of the nozzle.The main body further comprises multiple connections other than the outlet portion
Portion, the interconnecting piece can be configured to receive a rear panel or a front with different functional characteristics or ergonomic nature
Plate.
Modularization watering device with the feature in certain embodiments of the invention can have in following additional features
Any one, or can be with the combination of following features.For example, in certain embodiments, (1) at least a coupling part can
To be configured as interchangeably receiving selected first connector and the second connector.First connector can facilitate control work(
The execution of energy, and the second connector can then prevent the execution of control function.In some cases, (2) outlet portion is set to master
One end of body, and an inlet portion is set to the main body other end opposite with outlet portion, wherein operating parts is in outlet portion and inlet portion
Between connect with main body.In one exemplary embodiment, both (3) first connectors and the second connector are all operating member
Body.Operating parts may include the interchangeable operating member body of selected at least two, the wherein at least two interchangeable operation structure
One of part body includes executing a functional component of the control function, and at least two interchangeable operating member
Another of body can be configured to that the control function can not be executed.In certain embodiments, (4) first connectors include one first
Trigger member, the second connector include one second trigger member, and the first trigger member, which has, is maintained at the first trigger member close to main body
The functional component of position, and the second trigger member does not have functional component.In some cases, (5) functional component includes a locking
Part, the locking part hang down when switching between a locking condition and a unlocked state in the direction substantially extended with the operating parts
It is moved on straight direction.
In certain embodiments, other than following selectivity improvement or additional function, modularization watering device can
To have any one of (1) to (5) or whole features.For example, in certain embodiments, an at least interconnecting piece can be with
With a cover assembly mounting portion, the cover assembly be configured to the main body side opposite with the side set by operating parts with
Main body is fitted close.Scheme additionally or alternatively, the first connector include cover assembly, the cover assembly have by with
It sets to receive a receiving part of a flow cavitation result bar.Scheme additionally or alternatively, the first connector include cover assembly,
The cover assembly has the receiving part for being configured to receive selected one in multiple interchangeable flow cavitation result bars.As
It substitutes or additional scheme, the second connector includes cover assembly, which is configured to when being installed in main body
Prevent the operation of a water flow control valve.Scheme additionally or alternatively, nozzle is is selected from multiple and different nozzles
One of, and the different nozzle is respectively provided with different sprinkling characteristics.
Those skilled in the art are it is to be appreciated that the various improvement of the present invention and other embodiment are above when having
Described in and attached drawing shown in various advantages.Therefore, the scope of the present invention is not limited to described in the specification specific
Embodiment, any those familiar with ordinary skill in the art can be in the case of not departing from the range of following claims
Various improvement and variation are carried out for the present invention.In addition, although the above and attached drawing are with specific component and/or function
Example combinations describe exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and those skilled in the art should be appreciated that component and/or function
Various combination can also in the case of not departing from the range of claims of the present invention as the present invention replacement implement
Example.For example, with the different component of contents mentioned above and/or the various combination of function also through examining closely and being recorded in
In certain dependent claims.Though advantage, benefit and solution to the problem are described in the present invention, these advantages, benefit and
Solution to the problem is suitable for certain exemplary embodiments, and to be not necessarily suitable for all exemplary embodiments.Cause
This, the advantages of described in any specification, benefit and solution to the problem is not construed as all embodiments or right is wanted
Seek crucial, the necessary or necessary condition of the range of book.Although having used specific vocabulary in this specification, these vocabulary are
It is general with description purpose and be not intended to limit the invention.
Claims (12)
1. a kind of method of offer modularization watering device (10,300), this approach includes the following steps：
The main body (20,110) held along part of it for an operator, the main body (20,110) is selected to accommodate a flow control
Component (50) processed, which is configured so that the modularization watering device (10,300) executes and by the mould
The relevant control function of flow of block watering device (10,300), the main body (20,110) is in addition to being used for and a nozzle (40)
Further comprise one or more interconnecting pieces (60) (400) other than an outlet portion (24) for connection；
A front panel (72) and a rear panel with required functional characteristic or ergonomic nature based on selection
(70) one product of assembling (420)；
It is characterized in that,
Multiple and different front panel (72) and rear panel (70) are manufactured, it is described for being connected to the corresponding interconnecting piece (60)
Multiple front panels (72) respectively include the first connector (140,150) and the second connector with the multiple rear panel (70)
(142,152), the first connector (140) and the second connector (142) of the multiple front panel (72) have different work(
Energy characteristic or ergonomic nature, the first connector (150) and the second connector (152) tool of the multiple rear panel (70)
There are different functional characteristics or ergonomic nature (410)；
The assembling includes：The step of one selectivity, configures the modularization watering device (10,300) so that it is interchangeably received
The first connector (140,150) and second in the selected front panel (72) or/and the rear panel (70) connect
The first connector (140,150) in fitting (142,152), the front panel (72) and the rear panel (70) is facilitating
The execution of the control function, and the second connector (142,152) in the front panel (72) and the rear panel (70) is used
To prevent the execution of the control function.
2. the method as described in claim 1, which is characterized in that the step of selecting the main body includes from being respectively provided with analogous shape
Interconnecting piece multiple and different main bodys in select the main body.
3. method as claimed in claim 1 or 2, which is characterized in that the first connector (140) packet in the front panel (72)
One first trigger member (140) is included, the second connector (142) in the front panel (72) includes one second trigger member (142), should
First trigger member (140) has is maintained at the functional component close to the position of the main body (110) by first trigger member (140),
And second trigger member (142) does not have the functional component.
4. method as claimed in claim 3, which is characterized in that the functional component includes a locking part (144), the locking part
(144) when switching between a locking condition and a unlocked state in the side substantially extended with first trigger member (140)
It is moved on vertical direction.
5. method as claimed in claim 3, which is characterized in that the first connector (150) in the rear panel (70) includes
One first cover assembly (150), the second connector (152) in the rear panel (70) include one second cover assembly (152),
At least one interconnecting piece (60) includes being configured to receive first cover assembly (150) or second cover assembly
(152) a cover assembly mounting portion (132), first cover assembly (150) or second cover assembly (152) by with
It sets with close in the main body (110) side opposite with the side set by the trigger member (140,142) and the main body (110)
Cooperation.
6. method as claimed in claim 4, which is characterized in that the first connector (150) in the rear panel (70) includes
One first cover assembly (150), the second connector (152) in the rear panel (70) include one second cover assembly (152),
At least one interconnecting piece (60) includes being configured to receive first cover assembly (150) or second cover assembly
(152) a cover assembly mounting portion (132), first cover assembly (150) or second cover assembly (152) by with
It sets with close in the main body (110) side opposite with the side set by the trigger member (140,142) and the main body (110)
Cooperation.
7. the method as described in claim 1, which is characterized in that the nozzle (40) be multiple and different nozzle (120,122,
124) selected one in, which is respectively provided with different sprinkling characteristics.
8. method as claimed in claim 2, which is characterized in that the nozzle (40) be multiple and different nozzle (120,122,
124) selected one in, which is respectively provided with different sprinkling characteristics.
9. method as claimed in claim 3, which is characterized in that the nozzle (40) be multiple and different nozzle (120,122,
124) selected one in, which is respectively provided with different sprinkling characteristics.
10. method as claimed in claim 4, which is characterized in that the nozzle (40) be multiple and different nozzle (120,122,
124) selected one in, which is respectively provided with different sprinkling characteristics.
11. method as claimed in claim 5, which is characterized in that the nozzle (40) be multiple and different nozzle (120,122,
124) selected one in, which is respectively provided with different sprinkling characteristics.
12. method as claimed in claim 6, which is characterized in that the nozzle (40) be multiple and different nozzle (120,122,
124) selected one in, which is respectively provided with different sprinkling characteristics.
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