PL68682Y1 - Drinking water valve - Google Patents

Description

Pattern description

The object of a utility model is a potable water valve, in particular intended to be attached to a mink cage mesh, said valve having a valve seat which is at one end of a tubular casing, the valve body being at the end of a valve rod, the casing having an outer conical shape. a thread at the end of the valve and a hole for a valve rod at the opposite end, so that animals in a cage can start the flow of water through the valve housing when they touch the valve rod.

Drinking water valves of this type are generally known and are used in particular for mounting them in cages in mink farming where they are attached to the cage mesh. Normally, each cage has at least one such valve mounted on it, and each valve is screwed firmly into the housing wall of the water conduit that extends along the cage.

The open end of the valve extends into the cage and water from the conduit flows through the valve and out as the animal moves the valve rod.

When the touch stops, the valve shuts off the water supply by means of a return spring.

These known valves, however, are not suitable for use as drinking water valves for young mink or other small animals because a small amount of water should be present in the valve in order for the animal to "feel" the water.

When the animals learn to touch the valve rod, this water is no longer needed and the valve can function without this water still present inside the valve housing.

To this it should be added that known valves require clips or other means of attachment in order to attach them to the cage mesh. This is both inconvenient to assemble the valve and difficult to clean due to the many loose parts that are used to secure the valve.

The purpose of the pattern is to remove a defect in the attachment of known potable water valves. In this surprisingly simple manner it is ensured that mounting, hence securing the valve to the cage, merely involves attaching a hook on the cage from the outside to the horizontal wire of the mesh and then pressing the lower spring arm to engage the underlying mesh wire. Dismantling is just as simple as the arm is slightly loosened from the outside after which the valve can be easily removed from the cage.

This eliminates loose clamping parts, clips etc, thus providing a much simpler fixation as well as a much more hygienic valve that does not get dirty easily as it only has smooth surfaces with no dirty hooks etc.

As the arm extends backwards from the front edge of the housing at an acute angle, the angular position of the valve can be easily determined by selecting the distance thereto as the valve rotates or sways around the upper hook on the upper side. If the valve is mounted at a downward angle, water will flow out of the valve when the water supply is interrupted, which has the advantage that the valve is self-draining and thus can be used in freezing weather.

When the outer bottom is configured to form a small cup, even small minks will be able to face the water and thus learn to both drink and operate the valve.

When the valve is attached in the raised position, a sufficient amount of water is provided in the cup.

When the dripping agent is connected to the valve and thus to the water, it will be easy to set the individual dose of various medications and / or vitamin supplements etc.

By forming the valve housing with the fastening means as a single piece of plastic material, it is possible to obtain a completely smooth and non-staining surface that can be easily cleaned.

The subject of the pattern is shown in the embodiment with reference to the drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 shows the valve in the pattern seen in perspective,

Fig. 2 - valve seen from the front,

Fig. 3 - valve attached to the net, seen from inside,

Fig. 4 is a sectional view of the valve seen in direction IV-IV in Fig. 3, a

Fig. 5 - A cross-section of the valve in its self-draining position.

Figures 1 and 2 show an example of a drinking water valve in an unassembled state.

Claims (2)

The interior of the valve is seen in the sectional drawing in Figs. 4 and 5 in which the valve body 3 is shown at the inlet end of the valve. The valve body 3 is configured as a thickening on the valve rod 8 that ends at the opposite end of the valve, which is the drinking end 10. A seal 5 is mounted between the valve body 3 and the valve seat 4, said seat being formed by the wall of the housing 1. A pressure spring 6, which engages a stop 7 on the valve rod 8, is inserted to close the valve. When the valve rod 8 is moved, the valve is opened for water flow between the seat 4 and the valve body 3. The water connection is via a water line 16 which is indicated by dashed lines in Figs. 4 and 5, the valve housing being provided with an external tapered thread 2 which can be screwed into a hole in the line 16. Moreover, Fig. 4 is shown in Figs. how water 18 can remain in the valve housing 1 which is configured as a tray internally when the valve is mounted slightly upward. The purpose of this is to help, especially young mink, find water and teach them to operate the valve by touching the rod 8. When there is no need for standing water, the valve can be mounted in a more horizontal position where the water flows down as shown in Fig. 5 This position is suitable when the weather is freezing, and therefore the valve should be self-draining. To fix the valve according to the pattern, a hook 9 is provided which is provided on the upper side of the casing and which, as shown in Figs. 3, 4 and 5, can be hooked on a horizontally extending mesh wire 14. For fixing and positioning the valve, is provided there is furthermore an arm 11 which extends on the lower side of the housing from the opening 10 rearwards at an acute angle and which is slightly resilient. In the example shown, two recesses 12 and 13 are provided on said arm 11, which recesses are configured to receive a horizontally extending wire 15 underlying them. When these recesses are positioned at a suitable distance from the housing, the valve will be able to assuming the different angular positions and thus the position of the valve shown in Figs. 4 and 5. In Fig. 5, the valve is mounted for use in young mink cages, i.e. there is a small amount of water at the bottom of the casing, and in Fig. 5 is shown how the valve can be mounted in a self-draining position where water flows out of the valve. The position can be easily adjusted from the outside by lifting the arm 11, thereby changing its position with respect to the wire 15 of the net. The entire housing with the fastening means 9 and 11 is preferably molded in one piece of plastic, partly to provide a resilient arm 11, partly to provide a continuous surface that is easy to keep clean. Finally, for delivering additives to the water, connection means (not shown) may be provided, which may be a threaded opening extending through the upper side of the housing for threading a drip bottle or the like. The size of the valve depends on the size of the mesh, and by way of example, the mesh may be a square of 20mm x 20mm mesh, which means the valve size measured by the distance between hook 9 and arm 11 will be slightly larger than 20mm. Two recesses 12 and 13 are shown on the underside of the arm 11, but of course this may vary as desired. Protective reservations 1. A potable water valve comprising a valve seat which is disposed at one end of the tubular housing and the valve body is at the end of the valve rod, the housing having an external tapered thread at the end of the valve and a valve rod opening at the opposite end so configured. that touching the valve rod activates the flow of water through the valve housing, characterized in that on the outside of the housing (1) there are fastening means which are formed by an upper hook (9) and a resilient arm (11) attached to the lower side of the housing (1) ), the arm (11) being provided with at least one recess (12, 13).