TWI554199B - Planting Watering Device and Its Pipe Fitting - Google Patents

Description

Planting watering device and its pipe joint structure

The invention relates to a planting watering device and a pipe assembly structure thereof, in particular to a watering device and a pipe assembly structure having a water stop valve and allowing a branch pipe to be repeatedly inserted and removed on a main pipe.

The Republic of China New Patent Announcement No. 399404 "Sprinkling Plant for Seedling Cultivation Plants", the former case includes: a mobile pedestal, a transmission mechanism and a pumping sprinkler mechanism, wherein, on both sides of the main planting platform of a nursery cultivation field There is a steel rail, a water channel is arranged at the center of the lower end of the main planting platform, and the mobile pedestal is placed on the steel rail by the rollers on both sides, the roller is driven by the motor arranged on the moving pedestal, and a pump is arranged in the center of the moving pedestal. Pu, the pump pumps water down the waterway, and the other side sends water to the horizontal sprinkler pipe to sprinkle water; the above action is controlled by the control box on the mobile pedestal, and the control box power supply is provided by the high voltage line above the main planting platform.

However, the above-mentioned conventional sprinklers have the following disadvantages:

1. The composition of the sprinkler mechanism is more complicated and set to be active, which is more energy-intensive.

2. The height of the sprinkling water is fixed, which is easy to cause the erosion of the planted soil.

3. Most of the water is sprinkled on the leaves, causing the water to flow along the leaves to the outside of the pot, and it is impossible to actually pour the soil in the pot.

4. Part of the water is even sprinkled directly on the planting table or on the ground, creating a waste.

Therefore, in order to improve the above-mentioned shortcomings, the present applicant has been thinking about watering by drip irrigation, and the conventional drip irrigation watering system, as disclosed in the "Improved Structure of Water Supply Pipeline" of the Republic of China New Patent Publication No. M377859, includes Main water supply line and a pipe, the main water supply line is provided to There is one less insertion hole, and the branch pipe is disposed in the insertion hole of the main water supply line, and the end of the branch pipe is provided with a dripper, thereby guiding the water supply directly to the root of the plant.

Among them, in the conventional drip irrigation equipment, the main water supply pipe is mostly a PE hose, and is connected to the main water supply pipe by a joint, and the other end of the adapter is connected to the branch pipe, and the adapter is inserted. The method of connecting the main water supply pipe is disclosed in the "Irrigation Device Directly Inserted in a Water Pipe" of the Republic of China New Patent Publication No. M497433, which includes an adapter having a puncture portion, an inverted hook portion and a limit wing. The adapter is provided with a perforation directly in the main water supply pipe by the puncture portion, and is set in the perforation, and abuts the inner pipe wall and the outer pipe of the main water supply pipe with the hook portion and the limit portion respectively. The wall, therefore, has the effect of saving time and labor for the operator who inserts the water pipe, but the lack of the previous case is that the adapter cannot be repeatedly inserted and used, and if the adapter is forcibly removed, It will cause damage to the main water supply pipe, so it does not allow users to use it more flexibly.

Others, as disclosed in the Republic of China New Patent Bulletin No. M486938 "Drip Irrigation Equipment Adapter", mainly by improving the structure of the adapter, so that it can be more closely arranged in the perforation to avoid leakage at the assembly, but None of them have the effect of being re-pluggable.

In this way, in order to provide a joint that can be tightly assembled on the main water supply pipe, to avoid water leakage, and to have a plug-and-play function, and to be applied to a planting watering system, the user can flexibly set up watering The pipeline and the water resource for irrigation can be saved. The present applicant has made efforts to study and propose the planting watering device and the pipe assembly structure of the invention, and the planting watering device comprises: a main pipe and a plurality of water stopping devices And a branch pipe, wherein: the main pipe defines a first pipe, and the plurality of through holes are connected to the first pipe at intervals along the extending direction.

Each of the water stopping valves includes a base and a soft valve body. The base is connected to the trunk pipe and corresponds to the through hole. The base is recessed with an accommodating space, and the accommodating space is connected to the first pipe. , The base has an inner peripheral surface adjacent to the accommodating space, and the soft valve body is provided with an insertion portion, the insertion portion is a through hole or a slit, and the soft valve body is inserted into the accommodating space, the soft valve body There is an outer peripheral surface corresponding to the inner peripheral surface, and the outer peripheral surface is pressed by the inner peripheral surface to close the hole or slit of the insertion portion of the soft valve body.

The branch pipe defines a second pipe inserted into the insertion portion of the soft valve body to open the hole or slot of the insertion portion, so that the second pipe of the branch pipe and the first pipe of the main pipe are connected to each other .

Further, the soft valve system is made of a rubber material or a silicone material.

Further, the base of the water stop valve has a first surface and a second surface, the first surface extends with a first pipe segment, and the second surface integrally extends with a second pipe segment, the water stop valve is a pipe section extends through the through hole and is screwed to the main pipe, and the first surface is attached to the main pipe, the second pipe section defines the accommodating space, and the water stop valve further comprises a cap The cap system is screwed to the second pipe segment such that the soft valve body is restrained by the cap body and the second surface in the accommodating space, wherein the pedestal has a through hole penetrating the first face and the In the second side, the cap body has a through hole, and the through hole and the through hole respectively correspond to the insertion portion, so that the branch pipe is inserted into the insertion portion of the soft valve body through the through hole and up to the perforation of the base.

Further, the main pipe is formed with a bonding portion on the periphery of the through hole for the first surface of the base to be fitted.

Further, the branch pipe system includes a hose sleeve connected to an adapter tube, and the adapter tube is provided with a retaining ring for defining a first connector and a second connector, wherein the hose is The first connecting tube is sleeved, and the connecting tube is inserted into the soft valve body with the second connecting tube, and the retaining ring is abutted against the cap body, and the adjusting tube is provided with a regulating valve.

Further, the branch pipe system comprises a plurality of hoses commonly sleeved with an adapter, the adapter member is provided with a water collecting space, the adapter member is provided with an inlet pipe connecting the water collecting space, and a plurality of water outlet pipes The water receiving space is connected to the insertion portion by the inlet pipe, and the hoses are correspondingly sleeved with the outlet pipes, wherein the inlet pipe is provided with a regulating valve.

Further, the branch pipe system comprises a plurality of hoses commonly socketed with an adapter, the adapter member is provided with a water collecting space, the adapter member is provided with an inlet pipe connected to the water collecting space, and a plurality of water outlet pipes are connected to the water collecting device. In the space, the adapter is inserted into the insertion hole/slot by the inlet pipe, and the hoses are correspondingly sleeved with the outlet pipes, wherein each of the outlet pipes is provided with a regulating valve.

Further, the other end of the branch pipe is connected to a drip pipe.

Further, the other end of the branch pipe is connected to a nozzle, and one end of the nozzle has a spray head, and the main pipe is provided with a pressurizing motor at the irrigation water source, and the pressurizing motor is connected to a timer.

The pipe assembly structure of the present invention comprises: a first pipe body, a soft valve body and a second pipe body, wherein: the first pipe body defines a first pipe, and the first pipe body has a base. The accommodating recess is provided with a receiving groove, and the accommodating groove communicates with the first pipe, and the pedestal has an inner circumferential surface adjacent to the accommodating groove.

The soft valve body is provided with an insertion portion, the insertion portion is a through hole or a slit, and the soft valve body is inserted into the receiving groove of the base, and the soft valve body has an outer peripheral surface corresponding to the inner circumferential surface, the outer circumference The face is pressed by the inner peripheral surface to close the hole or slit of the insertion portion.

The second pipe body defines a second pipe, and the second pipe body is inserted into the insertion portion of the soft valve body to open the hole or slot of the insertion portion, so that the second flow path of the second pipe body and the second pipe body The first tubes of a tube are in communication with each other.

The effect of the invention is:

1. The present invention provides a "plug and play" type of trunk pipe and branch pipe assembly structure, so that the user can flexibly set the watering pipeline according to the needs thereof, such as the setting of the planting field.

2. The water stop valve of the invention can be used for repeatedly inserting and removing the transfer tube without causing damage to the main pipe and having the function of stopping water.

3. The invention is provided with a regulating valve on the pipeline for the user to adjust the appropriate watering amount or watering frequency according to the needs of the plant, so that the plant grows better and avoids waste of water resources.

4. The invention discloses that the surface of the pipe body of the main pipe extends with a ring step portion for the first pipe segment of the water stop valve branch, and the water stop valve is closely attached to the ring pipe portion, thereby providing A solution to avoid the risk of water leakage when the main pipe group is connected to other components.

5. The planting and watering device provided by the invention can be used as a drip irrigation or spray watering system for the user to view the plant demanding group, so that the plant grows better and avoids water resources. waste.

(1) ‧‧‧main pipe

(10) ‧‧‧First Pipeline

(11) ‧‧‧through holes

(12) ‧‧‧Room Department

(121) ‧‧‧Fitting surface

(2) ‧‧‧ water stop valve

(21) ‧ ‧ pedestal

(210) ‧‧‧ accommodating space

(211) ‧‧‧ first side

(212) ‧‧‧ second side

(213) ‧‧‧First pipe section

(214) ‧‧‧Second section

(215)‧‧‧Perforation

(216) ‧‧‧ inner circumference

(22)‧‧‧Soft body

(221)‧‧‧ Insert seam

(222) ‧‧‧ outer perimeter

(23)‧‧‧Cap

(231) ‧‧‧through holes

(3) ‧‧‧ branch pipe

(30) ‧‧‧Second pipeline

(31)‧‧‧Transfer tube

(311) ‧ ‧ retaining ring

(312)‧‧‧First takeover

(313) ‧‧‧Second takeover

(314)‧‧‧Regulators

(32)‧‧‧Hose

(33) ‧‧‧Adapters

(330)‧‧‧Water collection space

(331) ‧‧‧ water inlet

(332) ‧‧‧Outlet

(A) ‧‧‧Irrigation water sources

(A1)‧‧‧Irrigation water

(B) ‧‧‧plants

(C) ‧‧‧Drip irrigation pipe

(C1)‧‧‧ hole

(D) ‧‧‧ nozzle

(D1)‧‧‧Spray

(M) ‧‧‧Pressure motor

(T)‧‧‧Timer

[First] is a perspective exploded view of a planting watering device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[Second figure] is a schematic cross-sectional view of a planting watering device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[Third Figure] is a schematic view showing the actual use of the planting watering device of the embodiment of the present invention.

[Fourth figure] is a schematic diagram of the soft valve body blocking the irrigation water in the main pipe when the branch pipe of the embodiment of the invention is not inserted into the water stop valve.

[Fifth Figure] is a schematic view of the branch pipe connected to the main pipe to guide the irrigation water when the branch pipe of the embodiment of the present invention is inserted into the water stop valve.

[Sixth drawing] is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein a peripheral edge of the through hole extends with a predetermined step of a predetermined degree of difference from the surface of the tubular body of the main pipe to make the water stop valve more closely fit to the trunk Schematic diagram of the tube.

[Seventh] is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a first variation of one of the transfer tubes of the embodiment of the present invention.

[Embodiment 8] is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a second variation of one of the transfer tubes of the embodiment of the present invention.

[Ninth aspect] is a schematic cross-sectional view of a drip irrigation tube in which one end of the branch pipe is sleeved in the embodiment of the present invention.

[Tenth Graph] is a schematic view of a watering system in which a spray type is set in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to the first figure and the second figure, the planting watering device of the embodiment of the invention comprises a main pipe (1), a plurality of water stopping valves (2) and a plurality of branch pipes (3), wherein: The main pipe (1) defines a first pipe (10), and a plurality of through holes (11) are connected to the first pipe (10) at intervals in the extending direction of the main pipe (1).

Referring to the first figure and the second figure, each water stop valve (2) comprises a base (21), a soft valve body (22) and a cap body (23), the base (21) having a relative a first surface (211) and a second surface (212), the first surface (211) is extended with a first tube section (213), and the second surface (212) is extended with a second tube section (214) The water stop valve (2) penetrates the through hole (11) with the first pipe section (213), and is screwed to the main pipe (1), and the first surface (211) is attached to The main pipe (1). Wherein, the through holes (11) may be disposed, for example, at intervals of 5 cm, and are staggered on both sides of the main pipe (1), and the water stop valve (2) is screwed to the main pipe (1) ), also staggered on both sides of the main pipe (1) [the water stop valve (2) is staggered on both sides of the main pipe (1), please refer to the third figure).

Referring to the first figure and the second figure, the base (21) has a through hole (215) extending through the first surface (211) and the second surface (212), and the second pipe section (214) is Defining an accommodating space (210), the accommodating space (210) is connected to the first pipe (10) by the through hole (215) and the first pipe section (213), and the second pipe section (214) has a phase Adjacent to an inner circumferential surface (216) of the accommodating space (210), the soft valve body (22) is provided with a through insertion slit (221), and the soft valve body (22) is inserted into the accommodating space (210). ), the soft The valve body (22) has an outer peripheral surface (222) corresponding to the inner peripheral surface (216), and the outer peripheral surface (222) is pressed by the inner peripheral surface (216) to make the soft valve body (22) The insertion slit (221) is closed.

Referring to the first figure and the second figure, the cap body (23) is screwed to the second pipe section (214), so that the soft valve body (22) is used by the cap body (23) and the second surface ( 212) is limited to the accommodating space (210), wherein the cap body (23) has a through hole (231), and the through hole (231) and the through hole (215) respectively correspond to the insertion slit ( 221) Both ends.

Referring to the first figure and the second figure, the branch pipe (3) includes a transfer pipe (31) and a hose (32), and the transfer pipe (31) is provided with a retaining ring (311) to A first connector (312) and a second connector (313) are defined in the adapter tube (31), wherein the hose (32) is sleeved on the first connector (312) and defines a second a pipe (30), wherein the transfer pipe (31) is inserted into the insertion slit (221) of the soft valve body (22) from the through hole (231) to open the pipe Slot (221) and until the perforation (215) passing through the base (21) causes the retaining ring (311) to abut the cap (23), thereby making the second pipe of the branch pipe (3) (30) communicating with the first duct (10) of the main pipe (1), wherein the transfer pipe (31) is provided with a regulating valve (314).

Referring to the third figure, in the case of actual use, the main pipe (1) of the planting watering device of the present embodiment is connected at one end to an irrigation water source (A), so that the main pipe (1) is filled with irrigation water. (A1), and the user can select the appropriate water stop valve (2) to insert the branch pipe (3) according to the actual arrangement condition of the plant (B), and the other end of the branch pipe (3) Connect a drip tube (C) and insert it into the soil of a plant (B). Therefore, the irrigation water (A1) is guided by the inserted branch pipe (3) to provide the plant (B). Moisture, and the regulating valve (314) on the branch pipe (3) can adjust the watering amount according to the needs of the plant (B), so that the plant (B) grows better and avoids water resources. waste.

Referring to the fourth and fifth figures, a feature of the embodiment of the present invention is the structure of the "plug and play" type main pipe (1) and the branch pipe (3), as shown in the fourth figure. It is shown that when the branch pipe (3) is not inserted into the water stop valve (2), the soft valve body (22) of the water stop valve (2) is received by the inner circumferential surface of the base (21) The squeezing of (216) causes the insertion slit (221) of the soft valve body (22) to be squeezed and tightly closed, so that the irrigation water (A1) in the main pipe (1) is blocked at this time. Flow out. As shown in the fifth figure, when the irrigation water (A1) is to be guided, it is only necessary to insert the branch pipe (3) from the through hole (231) into the insertion slit of the soft valve body (22) (221). (Insert seam (221), please refer to the fourth figure), so that the second pipe (30) of the branch pipe (3) and the first pipe (10) of the trunk pipe (1) are connected to each other, The irrigation water (A1) in the main pipe (1) is guided out. Therefore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the user can flexibly set the watering pipeline according to the requirements, for example, the setting of the planting field, and the water stopping valve (2) This allows the user to repeatedly insert and remove the transfer tube (31) without causing damage to the main tube (1) and having a water stop effect when not in use.

Referring to the sixth figure, the periphery of the through hole (11) is preferably a ring step portion (12) extending from the surface of the pipe body of the main pipe (1) in a preferred case. The first pipe section (213) extends through the ring step portion (12) and is screwed to the ring step portion (12). The ring step portion (12) has a fitting surface (121). The first surface (211) is adhered to the bonding surface (121) by an adhesive, whereby the base (21) can be more closely bonded to the main tube (1), thereby avoiding The irrigation water (A1) in the main pipe (1) oozes out.

In addition, the first pipe section (213) may also be wound with a cessation tape and screwed to the main pipe (1), so as to increase the tightness and avoid the oozing of the irrigation water (A1) in the main pipe (1). .

Referring to the seventh figure, a first variation of one of the branch pipes (3) of the embodiment, wherein the branch pipe (3) comprises an adapter (33) and a plurality of hoses (32), the transfer The piece (33) is provided with a water collecting space (330), the adapter (33) is provided with an inlet pipe (331) connected to the water collecting space (330), and a plurality of water outlet pipes (332) are connected to the water collecting space. (330), the adapter (33) is inserted into the water stop valve (2) by the water inlet pipe (331), and the hoses (32) are correspondingly sleeved with the water outlet pipes (332), wherein A regulating valve (333) is disposed in the inlet pipe (331). Therefore, the user can adjust the regulating valve (333) to adjust the water output of each outlet pipe (332) to match the watering requirement of the plant. To make plants grow better and avoid waste of water resources.

Referring to the eighth embodiment, a second variation of the branch pipe (3) of the present embodiment is different from the first variation in that each of the outlet pipes (332) is provided with a regulating valve ( 333) Therefore, the user can adjust the water output to different outlet pipes (332) to meet the watering requirements of different plants, so that each plant grows better and avoids waste of water resources.

The planting and watering device provided by the embodiment of the invention can also be set as a drip irrigation type or a spray type watering system according to the demand group, so as to make good use of water resources and avoid waste. For example, as shown in the third and ninth figures, the branch pipe of the present embodiment is provided with a drip irrigation pipe (C) at one end, and the drip irrigation pipe (C) is inserted into the soil of the plant (B). The drip irrigation pipe (C) is provided with a plurality of small holes (C1) through which the irrigation water (A1) is infiltrated into the soil of the plant (B) to directly supply water and avoid water resources. Waste.

Referring to the tenth figure, the branch pipe (3) of the embodiment of the present invention is provided with a nozzle (D) at one end, and a nozzle (D1) is disposed at one end of the nozzle (D), wherein the trunk (D1) The tube (1) is disposed at the irrigation water source (A) and is provided with a pressurizing motor (M) connected to a timer (T), and the user uses the timer (T) when in use. Setting, the pressurizing motor (M) is activated for a predetermined time, pressurizing the irrigation water (A1) in the main pipe (1), and the nozzle (D1) of the nozzle (D) is placed in the The irrigation water (A1) is sprayed for a predetermined period of time, so that the amount of water required for each plant can be controlled to avoid waste.

Although the invention adopts a planting watering device as an embodiment, it is not limited to the application of planting watering, and the main focus thereof is to improve the pipe joint structure, so that the trunk pipe is equivalent to a first pipe body, and The branch pipe is equivalent to a second pipe body, and the shape of the first pipe body and the second pipe body is not limited to the type of the plant watering device, as long as the first pipe body and the second pipe body The assembly structure is achieved by the use of the aforementioned soft valve body to achieve detachable disassembly, and is within the scope of the present invention.

In view of the foregoing description of the embodiments, the operation and the use of the present invention and the effects of the present invention are fully understood, but the above described embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention, and the invention may not be limited thereto. Included within the scope of the present invention are the scope of the present invention.

(1) ‧‧‧main pipe

(11) ‧‧‧through holes

(2) ‧‧‧ water stop valve

(21) ‧ ‧ pedestal

(210) ‧‧‧ accommodating space

(212) ‧‧‧ second side

(213) ‧‧‧First pipe section

(214) ‧‧‧Second section

(216) ‧‧‧ inner circumference

(22)‧‧‧Soft body

(221)‧‧‧ Insert seam

(222) ‧‧‧ outer perimeter

(23)‧‧‧Cap

(231) ‧‧‧through holes

(3) ‧‧‧ branch pipe

(31)‧‧‧Transfer tube

(311) ‧ ‧ retaining ring

(312)‧‧‧First takeover

(313) ‧‧‧Second takeover

(314)‧‧‧Regulators

(32)‧‧‧Hose

Claims (10)

A planting and watering device comprises: a main pipe defining a first pipe, wherein the main pipe is provided with a plurality of through holes communicating with the first pipe along the extending direction; a plurality of water stopping valves, each of the water stopping valves comprises a a base and a soft valve body, the base is connected to the trunk pipe and corresponding to the through hole, the base is recessed with an accommodating space, the accommodating space is connected to the first pipe, and the pedestal has adjacent An inner peripheral surface of the accommodating space, the soft valve body is provided with an insertion portion, the insertion portion is a through hole or a slit, and the soft valve body is inserted into the accommodating space, and the soft valve body has an inner peripheral surface corresponding thereto An outer peripheral surface that is pressed by the inner peripheral surface to close a hole or a slit of the insertion portion of the soft valve body; a branch pipe defining a second pipe inserted into the insertion portion of the soft valve body To open the hole or slit of the insertion portion, so that the second pipe of the branch pipe and the first pipe of the main pipe communicate with each other. The planting watering device of claim 1, wherein the soft valve system is made of a rubber material or a silicone material. The planting watering device of claim 1, wherein the base of the water stop valve has a first surface and a second surface, the first surface extending to provide a first pipe section, the second Extending a second pipe section, the water stop valve extends through the through hole and is screwed to the main pipe, and the first surface is attached to the main pipe, and the second pipe section is attached to the main pipe Defining the accommodating space, the water stopping valve further includes a cap body, the cap system is screwed to the second pipe section, so that the soft valve body is restricted by the cap body and the second surface in the accommodating space, wherein The base has a through hole penetrating the first surface and the second surface, and the cap body has a through hole, and the through hole and the through hole respectively correspond to the insertion portion, and the branch pipe is inserted through the through hole The insertion portion of the soft valve body and up to the perforation of the base. The planting watering device of claim 3, wherein the main pipe has a fitting portion formed on the periphery of the through hole for the first surface of the base to be fitted. The planting watering device of claim 1, wherein the branch pipe system comprises a hose sleeve connected to an adapter tube, the adapter tube is provided with a retaining ring, and the retaining ring is provided to the two ends. Extendingly forming a first connecting tube and a second connecting tube, wherein the hose sleeves the first connecting tube, the connecting tube is inserted into the soft valve body by the second connecting tube, and the retaining ring is pressed against the The cap body is provided with a regulating valve. The planting watering device according to claim 1, wherein the branch pipe system comprises a plurality of hoses collectively socketed with an adapter, the adapter member is provided with a water collecting space, and the adapter member is provided with a water collecting space The water inlet pipe is connected to the water collecting space, and the plurality of water outlet pipes are connected to the water collecting space, and the adapter is inserted into the insertion portion by the water inlet pipe, and the water pipes are correspondingly sleeved with the water outlet pipes, wherein the water inlet pipe There is a regulating valve on it. The planting watering device according to claim 1, wherein the branch pipe system comprises a plurality of hoses collectively socketed with an adapter, the adapter member is provided with a water collecting space, and the adapter member is provided with a water collecting space The water inlet pipe is connected to the water collecting space, and the plurality of water outlet pipes are connected to the water collecting space, and the adapter is inserted into the inserting portion by the water inlet pipe, and the hoses are correspondingly sleeved with the water outlet pipes, wherein the water pipes are Each of the outlet pipes is provided with a regulating valve. The planting watering device of claim 1, wherein the branch pipe is connected to a drip pipe. The planting watering device of claim 1, wherein the branch pipe is connected to a nozzle, one end of the nozzle has a spray head, and the main pipe is provided with a pressurizing motor, the pressurization The motor is connected to a timer. A pipe assembly structure includes: a first pipe body defining a first pipe, the first pipe body having a base, the base recessed with a receiving groove, the receiving groove communicating with the first pipe, The base has an inner circumferential surface adjacent to the accommodating groove; a soft valve body is provided with an insertion portion, the insertion portion is a through hole or a slit, and the soft valve body is inserted into the base a receiving groove of the seat, the soft valve body having an outer peripheral surface corresponding to the inner peripheral surface, the outer peripheral surface being pressed by the inner peripheral surface to close the hole or slit of the inserting portion; a second tubular body defining a a second pipe, the second pipe body is inserted into the insertion portion of the soft valve body to open the hole or slit of the insertion portion, so that the second flow path of the second pipe body and the first pipe of the first pipe body Connected to each other.