JP2004204464A - Support for watering controller - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To install a watering controller for use in automatic watering in such a manner that the watering controller is made movable according to need without interfering with the discharge of water from a hydrant etc. <P>SOLUTION: The support 1 for the watering controller C whose upper end has a water inlet C1 and whose lower end has a water outlet C2 is equipped with a base member 2 which is to be placed on the ground, and first and second joint members 3 and 4 which are to be mounted on the base member 2. In the member 3, a primary-side piping connecting part 3A is provided at one end, and a water-inlet connecting part 3B is provided at the other end. In the member 4, a secondary-side piping connecting part 4A is provided at one end, and a water-outlet connecting part 4B is provided at the other end. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an irrigation control device used for automatic irrigation in a yard of a general house, a common space of an apartment, a park, and the like, and more particularly, to a support base for supporting the device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
When performing automatic irrigation outdoors, it is common to connect the water inlet at the top of the irrigation control device to the water outlet of the water tap provided on the faucet post, etc., and connect the water supply hose to the water outlet at the bottom of the device. (For example, see Patent Document 1).
[0003]
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a double-mouth faucet (F) having a spout (F1) and a diversion port (F2) is provided on the faucet column (P) or the like, and the downward diversion port (F) of the faucet (F) is provided. An apparatus is also known in which a water inlet (C1) at the upper end of the irrigation control device (C) is connected to F2), and a branch hose (H) is connected to a water outlet (C2) at the lower end of the device (C).
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
Registered Utility Model No. 3062077 (FIGS. 1, 2, and 3)
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, when the irrigation control device is directly connected to the spout of the water tap, there is a problem that the water tap is dedicated to irrigation and cannot be used for other purposes.
[0006]
In addition, in the case of using a double-mouth faucet (F) as shown in FIG. 4, although the above-mentioned problem is temporarily solved, the irrigation control device (C) is moved from the spout (F1) of the double-mouth faucet (F). It was in the way of the water spout and was not convenient.
[0007]
Further, in any of the above cases, the irrigation control device is connected and fixed to the water outlet or water outlet of the water faucet and cannot be easily moved, so when installed in a common space or a park of an apartment, There was a risk that the three would operate without permission.
[0008]
An object of the present invention is to make it possible to install a watering control device used for automatic watering without hindering water discharge from a water tap or the like and to be movable as required.
[0009]
Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention
The present invention relates to a support base for an irrigation control device having a water inlet at an upper end and a water outlet at a lower end, the base member being placed on the ground, and a first joint mounted on the base member. And a second joint member. The first joint member has a primary pipe connection at one end and a water inlet connection at the other end. The second joint member has a secondary pipe connection at one end and a water outlet connection at the other end.
[0010]
According to the above support, the irrigation control device can be installed on the ground at a location away from the water tap such as a water tap. Therefore, for example, even when water is taken out from the water outlet of a water faucet consisting of a double-mouth faucet and automatic watering is performed, the watering control device does not interfere with water spouting from the water faucet of the water faucet, and is easy to use. . In addition, since the support table can be moved together with the watering device supported by the support table, it is necessary to prevent mischief, etc., as necessary, even when the support table is installed in a common space of an apartment or a park. Can be.
[0011]
In the support for an irrigation control device according to the present invention, one of the first joint member and the second joint member may be allowed to approach and separate from the other.
[0012]
The dimensions of the irrigation control device vary depending on specifications and manufacturers. Therefore, if one of the first and second joint members is configured so as to be able to approach and separate from the other as described above, it is possible to cope with a plurality of irrigation control devices having different dimensions in the left-right direction. it can.
[0013]
Further, in the support for an irrigation control device according to the present invention, one of the first joint member and the second joint member may be vertically expandable and contractible.
[0014]
In the above case, it is possible to easily cope with a plurality of irrigation control devices having different vertical dimensions.
[0015]
The structure of the primary-side pipe connection of the first joint member and the structure of the secondary-side pipe connection of the second joint member are not particularly limited, but one of a plug and a socket (usually a plug) of a quick joint generally called a one-touch joint In this case, the operation of moving the irrigation control device installed on the support base is further facilitated, and the usability is improved.
[0016]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a support (1) for an irrigation control device according to the present invention is a support for an irrigation control device having a water inlet at an upper end and a water outlet at a lower end, and is mounted on the ground. The base member (2) includes a first joint member (3) and a second joint member (4) mounted on the base member (2) side by side in the left-right direction. The first joint member (3) has a primary side pipe connection part (3A) facing right at one end, and a water inlet connection part (3B) facing downward at the other end. . The second joint member (4) has a left-sided secondary pipe connection (4A) at one end and a water outlet connection (4B) at the other end. .
[0017]
The irrigation control device (C) includes a vertical water flow unit, a solenoid valve, a battery housing unit, a valve control unit, and the like (not shown). A water inlet (C1) is provided at the upper end of the vertical water passage section, and a water outlet (C2) is provided at the lower end. Further, the device (C) includes an operation panel (C3) that can be covered with the openable cover (C4).
[0018]
The base member (2) includes two front and rear metal threads (21) having an oval shape when viewed from a plane, and two left and right metal connecting tools (22) for connecting the two threads (21). . Each connecting member (22) is formed by welding vertical portions (221) of two L-shaped plates (220). At the tip of the horizontal portion (222) of each L-shaped plate (220), a downward hook portion (223) that is hooked to and welded to the inner straight portion (211) of the thread (21) is integrally formed. . At the upper end of the vertical portion (221) of each L-shaped plate (220), an inclined portion (224) extending diagonally upward and outward is integrally formed. A receiving portion (22A) having a V-shaped cross section is formed in the connecting member (22) by the inclined portion (224) of both L-shaped plates (220).
[0019]
The first joint member (3) is attached to the right side of the base member (2) via a right-side connector (22). The first joint member (3) includes a horizontal pipe (31) extending in the left-right direction, a vertical pipe (32) extending upward from the inner end (left end) of the horizontal pipe (31), and a vertical pipe ( A curved pipe portion (33) curved in an inverted U shape from the upper end of (32) toward the inside (left side). The horizontal pipe part (31) is received by the receiving part (22A) of the right connector (22) and is welded thereto. The primary side pipe connection part (3A) is provided at the outer end (right end) of the horizontal pipe part (31). The connection part (3A) is formed by a one-touch joint plug, and is detachably connected to a socket (not shown) at the end of a water supply hose constituting the primary side piping. The water inlet connection part (3B) comprises a downwardly directed tip portion of the curved pipe part (33), is connected to the water inlet (C1) of the irrigation control device (C), and is fixed by a nut (C5).
[0020]
The second joint member (4) is attached to the left side of the base member (2) via a left-side connector (22). The second joint member (4) has an L-shape including a horizontal pipe part (41) extending in the left-right direction and a vertical pipe part (42) extending upward from an inner end (right end) of the horizontal pipe part (41). belongs to. The horizontal pipe part (41) is received by the receiving part (22A) of the left connecting part (22) and is welded thereto. The secondary side pipe connection part (4A) is provided at the outer end (left end) of the horizontal pipe part (41). The connection part (4A) is constituted by a plug of a one-touch joint, and is detachably connected to a socket (not shown) at a base end of a water supply hose constituting a secondary pipe. The water outlet connection part (4B) is formed by the tip of the vertical pipe part (42), is connected to the water outlet (C2) of the irrigation control device (C), and is fixed by a nut (43).
[0021]
When using the irrigation control device (C) supported by the support base (1), the base member (2) is placed on the ground at a required location, and the primary side piping of the first joint member (3) is connected. Connect the tip of the primary pipe coming from the water tap to the section (3A), and connect the secondary pipe connection (4A) of the second joint member (4) to the secondary pipe extending to the irrigation point. What is necessary is just to connect a base end. Therefore, even when the water faucet comprises a double-faucet faucet having a water spout and a water diversion port and the base end of the primary side pipe is connected to the water diversion port (see FIG. 4), the water supply faucet is supported by the support stand (1). The irrigation control device (C) does not interfere with water discharge from the water discharge port.
[0022]
On the other hand, when not using the irrigation control device (C), remove the tip of the primary pipe from the primary pipe connection part (3A) of the first joint member (3), and remove the secondary pipe of the second joint member (4). Since the base end of the secondary pipe can be removed from the side pipe connection part (4A) and moved to a place where it is not visible, mischief by a third party can be prevented.
[0023]
2 and 3 show a second embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is the same as the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 except for the following points. That is, in the irrigation control device support base (10) shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the first joint member (30) can freely move toward and away from the second joint member (4), that is, move in the left-right direction. It is made freely. The first joint member (30) is configured to be vertically expandable and contractible.
[0024]
As shown in FIG. 2, the right-side connecting member (23) has a substantially C-shaped cross section opened downward, and extends over the inner straight portion (211) of the two front and rear threads (21). Is slidably fitted to the left and right. The left connector (24) has a horizontal plate shape and is placed over the left ends of the inner straight portions (211) of the two front and rear threads (21) and is welded thereto. Then, the horizontal pipe part (31) of the first joint member (30) is welded to the upper surface of the right joint (23), and the horizontal pipe part (41) of the second joint member (4) is welded to the left joint (24). Is welded to the upper surface of the
[0025]
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the vertical pipe portion (320) of the first joint member (30) is slidably fitted into the large-diameter lower fixing portion (321) and the fixing portion (321). And an upper movable portion (322) having a small diameter to be inserted. The space between the fixed part (321) and the movable part (322) is sealed by a seal member (34) such as an O-ring. The seal member (34) is attached to an upper end of the fixed portion (321) by a nut (35). A flange (322A) is formed at the upper end of the movable part (322), and the flange (322A) receives a flange (331) formed at the base end of the curved pipe part (33) via a gasket (36). It is connected and fixed with a nut (37).
[0026]
In the support table (10), since the first joint member (30) can be slid left and right on the base member (2), a plurality of types of irrigation control devices ( Even in the case of conforming to (C), it is sufficient to prepare a curved pipe portion (33) corresponding to the dimensions of each device (C).
[0027]
Further, in the above-mentioned support base (10), since the vertical pipe part (320) of the first joint member (30) can be expanded and contracted, a plurality of types of irrigation control devices (C ) Can be easily handled.
[0028]
The above-described two embodiments are merely examples, and the present invention can be, of course, carried out with appropriate modifications without departing from the spirit of the present invention described in the appended claims. It is.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention, and is a perspective view of a support for an irrigation control device.
FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment of the present invention, and is a perspective view of a support for an irrigation control device.
FIG. 3 is a vertical sectional view showing a part of a first joint member in the support base of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an installation example of a conventional irrigation control device.
[Explanation of symbols]
(C): Irrigation control device
(C1): Water inlet
(C2): Water outlet
(1) (10): Irrigation control device support base
(2): Base member
(3) (30): First joint member
(3A) (30A): Primary piping connection
(3B) (30B): Water inlet connection
(4): Second joint member
(4A): Secondary side piping connection
(4B): Water outlet connection

Claims (3)

A support (1) (10) for an irrigation controller (C) having a water inlet (C1) at an upper end and a water outlet (C2) at a lower end,
A base member (2) placed on the ground, a first joint member (3) (30) and a second joint member (4) mounted on the base member (2),
The first joint member (3) (30) has a primary side pipe connection part (3A) (30A) at one end and a water inlet connection part (3B) (30B) at the other end. ,
A support base for an irrigation control device, wherein the second joint member (4) has a secondary-side pipe connection part (4A) at one end and a water outlet connection part (4B) at the other end. The support base for an irrigation control device according to claim 1, wherein one of the first joint member (30) and the second joint member is allowed to approach and separate from the other. 3. The irrigation control device support base according to claim 1, wherein one of the first joint member (30) and the second joint member is vertically expandable and contractible.

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