TWI656832B - Water application device with arrest function - Google Patents

Abstract

A sprinkler device can include a body and an operable member. The body can be held by the operator along the handle portion of the body. The body may enclose a flow control assembly that is configured to enable the sprinkler to perform a control function associated with the flow of water through the sprinkler. The operable member is pivotally coupled to the body for engagement with the flow control assembly to provide flow in turn when pivoted to the compressed position and to stop flow when pivoted to the extended position. The operable member can have a length that extends substantially parallel to the axis of the handle portion. One of the operable members or body can include a lock that can be configured to engage a lock provided to the other of the operable member or body. The lock member can have a locked position and an unlocked position defined by the movement of the lock relative to the lock. Compression of the operable member allows the operable member to alternate between the locked state and the unlocked state with each compression in turn as the lock member is in the locked position. When the lock member is in the unlocked position, the operable member can remain in the unlocked state regardless of the compression of the operable member, and the lock member can not contact the lock when the lock member is in the unlocked position.

Description

Sprinkler device with suppression function

The present invention relates to a sprinkler apparatus, and more particularly to a sprinkler that utilizes an operable member to be easily switchable between a locked state and an unlocked state.

Gardening and garden maintenance, like many other pastimes, can be easier and more enjoyable when the gardener gets the right tools at work. Every garden or courtyard needs a proper and efficient water supply. Sprinklers may have to supply sufficient water when the day is not beautiful or for multiple roofed areas.

Sprinklers include hoses, hose reels, spray guns, nozzles, booms, faucets (or fittings), and other devices with similar functions. These devices typically use a hose and are equipped with some form of sprinkler (such as a sprinkler such as a spray gun, spray head or boom) to sprinkle water from the faucet into a garden, plant or other object. However, gardeners often perceive the need for different tools for different specific situations. Thus, gardeners expect sprinklers with different characteristics.

A special feature commonly welcomed by gardeners is the locking of the sprinkler in an "open" state whereby the user does not have the ability to maintain pressure on the trigger, lever or other action that must be actuated to activate the sprinkler. On the piece. In order to allow the gardener to control the operable member to be locked in the open position, many sprinklers require the gardener to operate with both hands. In this regard, one of the hands typically holds the operable member in the desired position while the other hand is used to engage the fastener. Therefore, the operation of the sprinkler device becomes more troublesome and less fun for the gardener.

Accordingly, some exemplary embodiments may provide a sprinkler design that provides an improved locking assembly. In particular, some embodiments may provide an ergonomically advantageous position of a lock member, thereby allowing a user (i.e., a gardener) to operate the operable member with one hand, and also capable of locking the handle with one hand. The operating member is in a desired position. Some embodiments may also or alternatively enable the inhibiting function (i.e., locking and unlocking) of the operable member to be easily engaged or disengaged by simple compression of the operable member. The ergonomics and functionality of the sprinkler can thus be improved and the operator's experience can be more enjoyable.

According to some exemplary embodiments, the present invention may provide a sprinkler device. The sprinkler device can include a body and an operable member that can be held by an operator along a handle portion of the body. The body can be coated with a flow control assembly configured to enable the sprinkler to perform a control function associated with the flow of water through the sprinkler. The operable member is pivotally coupled to the body for engaging the flow control assembly to provide flow in turn when pivoted to a compressed position and to stop flow when pivoted to an extended position. The operable member can have a length that extends substantially parallel to an axis of the handle portion. The operable member or one of the bodies can include a lock. The lock member can be configured to engage a lock head that is disposed on the operable member or the other of the body. The lock member can have a locked position and an unlocked position, the locked position and the unlocked position being defined by movement of the lock member relative to the lock. The compression of the operable member causes the operable member to alternately transition between a locked state and an unlocked state with each compression as the lock member is in the locked position. When the lock member is in the unlocked position, the operable member can remain in the unlocked state regardless of the compression of the operable member, and the lock member can not contact the lock when the lock member is in the unlocked position.

10‧‧‧ sprinkler

20‧‧‧ body

22‧‧‧Handle

24‧‧‧Water outlet

26‧‧‧Water inlet

30‧‧‧operable parts

40‧‧‧ sprinkler head

50‧‧‧Flow Control Components

52‧‧‧Open/close control components

54‧‧‧Volume control components

70‧‧‧Locking components

100‧‧‧ sprinkler

110‧‧‧ body

112‧‧‧Water outlet

113‧‧‧Water outlet axis

114‧‧‧Water inlet

116‧‧‧Quick coupling

118‧‧‧ axis

119‧‧‧Handle

120‧‧‧ sprinkler head

132‧‧‧ Attachment

140‧‧‧ Trigger

144‧‧‧Locks

146‧‧‧Lock

150‧‧‧Shell components

160‧‧‧ Receiver

162‧‧‧ Volume control lever

200, 210, 220, 330, 332, 342, 354, 364‧‧ arrows

230‧‧‧ first surface

235‧‧‧Protruding

240‧‧‧ 容容

244‧‧‧ second surface

300‧‧‧Meshing Department

310‧‧‧ first component

312‧‧‧ second component

314‧‧‧Locking gap

320‧‧‧guides

340‧‧‧ meshing surface

345‧‧‧ ramp parts

350‧‧‧ platform

352‧‧‧ Capture body

360‧‧‧ Rest surface

362‧‧‧ Pop up ramp

365‧‧‧ ramp base

Thus, in the context of describing the present invention in the general terms, the reference drawings will now be taken as a plurality of accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily to scale 1 is a block diagram illustrating a sprinkler according to an exemplary embodiment; FIG. 2 is an exploded side view illustrating a sprinkler according to an exemplary embodiment; A cross-sectional view of a water sprinkler of an exemplary embodiment; FIG. 4 is a front view illustrating a sprinkler according to another exemplary embodiment; and FIG. 5 is an enlarged exploded view of the lock assembly according to an exemplary embodiment Figure 6 is an isolated view illustrating a locking assembly in accordance with an exemplary embodiment; and Figure 7 is an isolated view illustrating another perspective of the locking assembly in accordance with an exemplary embodiment.

Some exemplary embodiments are described in more detail below with reference to the drawings, in which some but not all exemplary embodiments are illustrated. Indeed, the embodiments described herein and illustrated in the drawings are not to be construed as limiting the scope, the Rather, these exemplary embodiments are provided so that the present invention will satisfy the enforceable legal specifications. The same reference symbols represent the same elements throughout. Again, as used herein, the noun "or" will be interpreted as a logical operation symbol that causes the truth to be true whenever one or more operands are true. As used herein, an operative joint should be understood to mean a direct or indirect connection, in either case the direct or indirect connection enables the functional plurality of components to be interconnected to function. The plurality of components are operatively coupled to each other.

Some exemplary embodiments described herein provide an improved design of a sprinkler. In this regard, the exemplary embodiment can enable an operator or user to lock a flow control assembly in an open state, typically using the same hand that holds the sprinkler. For example, the flow control assembly can be controlled by the use of a lock member that is conveniently and ergonomically provided on a trigger (or operable member) of the sprinkler device. position. The lock member can be moved or inactive by movement in the horizontal direction, using the index finger of the hand holding the sprinkler device The movement of the lock in this horizontal direction is quite convenient and natural. Additionally, the lock member can be configured to interact with the lock via a unique structure whereby the rotation allows the trigger to be switched between a locked state and an unlocked state with each compression when the lock is in the locked position .

1 is a modular sprinkler device 10 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment Block diagram. The modular sprinkler device 10 can include a body 20, an operable member 30, and a sprinkler head 40. The body 20 can be held by an operator along a portion of the body. In some cases, the grippable portion can be defined as the handle portion 22 of the body 20. The handle portion 22 may be provided between the water outlet portion 24 and the water inlet portion 26. The body 20 can enclose the flow control assembly 50. The flow control assembly 50 is configured to enable the sprinkler device 10 to perform a control function that is related to the flow of water through the sprinkler device 10 (e.g., from the water inlet portion 26 to the water outlet portion 24). In some embodiments, the flow control assembly 50 can include an on/off control assembly 52 and a volume control assembly 54. The operable member 30 can be attached to the body 20 to engage the flow control assembly 50 to alternately begin and stop flow through the sprinkler 10 based on a position of the operable member 30. Here, in some cases, the operable member 30 can act as an operating unit to open or close (partially or completely) a valve body or other flow control device in the flow control assembly 50. In particular, the operable member 30 can be engaged with the opening/closing control assembly 52 of the flow control assembly 50. In some cases, flow control component 50 can further enable a volume control function to be performed whereby the flow can be turned on and off, and can be adjusted, to some extent based on operator control. Volume control component 54 can be an exemplary structure to perform this function. However, in some embodiments, the volume control component 54 can be omitted.

The sprinkler head 40 can be attached to the water outlet portion 24 of the body 20 to be based on sprinkling The watering characteristics of the water head 40 allow water to pass through the sprinkler head 40 for watering. In some cases, the sprinkler head 40 can be a selected sprinkler head 40 of one of a plurality of different sprinkler heads, each of which can have a different configuration and/or configuration to support different flows. Application needs or desires.

As mentioned above, some exemplary embodiments are available for an improved person Ergonomically designed to allow the operator to control the operation of the operable member 30 with the same hand The water is sprinkled and the operable member 30 can also be locked in the open position (i.e., by which the two-hand volume control can be avoided). To facilitate the above, a locking assembly 70 can be provided, and the locking assembly 70 can selectively interact between the operable member 30 and the body 20 to lock or unlock the position of the operable member 30 relative to the body 20. on. In some cases, the locking assembly 70 can provide this service through the inclusion of the locking member on the operable member 30 itself, as the locking member is oriented such that the locking assembly moves in an extension perpendicular to the locking member. The direction of the direction and also the index finger is typically positioned at a portion of the lock. Thus, the index finger can easily push the lock in the desired position without sacrificing the grip on the sprinkler. Alternatively or additionally, the locking assembly 70 itself may have a locking and unlocking function with each subsequent compression of the operable member 30.

Thus, in an exemplary embodiment, the operable member 30 is pivotable The body 20, in engagement with the flow control assembly 50, provides for the alternating flow when pivoted to the compressed position and stops flowing when pivoted to the extended position. The operable member 30 can be further configured to have a length that extends substantially parallel to the longitudinal centerline of the handle portion 22. In this regard, the operable member 30 can engage the lock member of the locking assembly 70 such that the lock member is disposed on a surface of the operable member that faces away from the body 20. Further, based on the positioning of the lock member in the locked state, the lock member can be configured to enable the operator to lock the operable member in the flow supply state (i.e., the "on" state). The lock member can also be configured to move through the lock along movement along the first surface in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal centerline of the handle portion (and the direction of extension of the operable member or the longitudinal centerline of the operable member) Between the state and the unlocked state.

Alternatively or additionally, one of the operable member and the body may have The lock member is disposed thereon, and the lock head can be provided to the other. When the lock is in the locked state (or locked position), compression of the operable member will cause the operable member to alternate between the locked state and the unlocked state with each compression. However, when the lock member is in the unlocked state (or unlocked position), the operable member will remain in the unlocked state regardless of the compression of the operable member, and the lock member may not contact the lock when the lock member is in the unlocked position. An exemplary structure for achieving the above functionality will now be described with reference to Figs. 2 to 7.

2 is an exploded view of the sprinkler device 100, which is formed by the sprinkler device 100 It is an example of the sprinkler device 10 in Fig. 1. At this point, the sprinkler device 100 A body 110 is included, which is provided as an example of the body 20 in FIG. In the meantime, the body 110 has a water outlet portion 112 and a water inlet portion 114, and the water outlet portion 112 and the water inlet portion 114 are used as an example of the water outlet portion 24 and the water inlet portion 26 in Fig. 1, respectively. The water inlet portion 114 can have a threaded portion that engages a quick coupling joint 116 that can be coupled to a hose joint. In the meantime, the spout portion 112 can be configured to pair with a sprinkler head selected from one of a plurality of different sprinkler heads. The sprinkler head 120 is a particular example of the sprinkler head 40 of Figure 1 and is a particular example of one of the different sprinkler heads that can be paired with the spout portion 112.

The body 110 may be molded plastic, composite material, metal or any of its His suitable material is sufficiently rigid and can be formed to enclose a plurality of chambers, elements and/or devices to define a flow passage for water supply to flow from the water inlet portion 114 to the water outlet portion 112. . The flow passage can extend along the axis 118 of the handle portion 119 of the body 110. However, the water outlet portion 112 may be formed along the water outlet portion axis 113. In some embodiments, the spout portion axis 113 forms an angle with respect to the axis 118. Additionally, different body structures can be selected to define corresponding different angles between the axis 118 and the water outlet axis 113.

The attachment portion 132 may be disposed at a rear portion of the handle portion 119 to accommodate the housing group Piece 150. In some embodiments, the sprinkler device 100 is configured to include volume control, and in such an embodiment, the volume control lever 162 can be disposed at the receiver 160 of the housing assembly 150. However, in some embodiments it should be considered that the housing assembly 150 can be configured without the receiver 160 and therefore without the volume control lever 162 (or any volume control assembly 54).

In an exemplary embodiment, the trigger 140 can be set as the first An example of an operable member 30 of the drawing. In some cases, the trigger 140 is pivotally disposed between the body 110 and between the water inlet portion 114 and the intersection between the axis 118 and the water outlet portion axis 113. In the embodiment of FIG. 2, the fulcrum of the trigger 140 is located at one end of the trigger 140 that corresponds to or is adjacent to the water inlet portion 114. However, the fulcrum should be appreciated as being optionally disposed at the other end of the trigger (i.e., such a fulcrum is disposed adjacent the axis 118 and the outlet axis 113). The trigger 140 is opposite to the branch The ends of the points may optionally be compressed toward the body 110 and extend away from the body 110 to adjust the opening/closing control assembly 52 to open and close the sprinkler 100, respectively.

In an exemplary embodiment, the trigger 140 includes a lock 144 that can be configured to mate with a lock 146 that is disposed on the body 110. The lock member 144 and the lock head 146 may be examples of members that can constitute the lock assembly 70 of Fig. 1. However, the lock 144 should be appreciated as being optionally provided on the body 110 and the lock 146 may be provided on the trigger 140.

Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the sprinkler device 100 of Fig. 2. Referring to Figures 2 and 3, when the trigger 140 is compressed toward the body 110 (as indicated by arrow 200), the button or other operating element of the opening/closing control assembly 52 can be actuated to provide flow through the watering Device 100. Meanwhile, when the trigger 140 is released such that the trigger can extend away from the body 110 (in the direction indicated by the arrow 210), the opening/closing control assembly 52 can stop flowing through the sprinkler 100.

As shown in Fig. 3, when the lock member 144 is in the locked state (or the locked position), the lock member 144 and the lock head 146 can be engaged and disengaged. Meanwhile, when the lock member 144 is in the unlocked state (or the unlocked position), the lock member 144 and the lock head 146 may not engage each other regardless of the compression of the trigger 140. When the trigger 140 is compressed from the extended state and the lock 144 is in the locked state, the trigger 140 can be held close to the body 110 and the opening/closing control assembly 52 can continuously pass water through the volume determined by the volume control assembly 54. The sprinkler device 100 is passed through. If the trigger 140 is again compressed (i.e., from the compressed state, when held through the engagement of the lock member 144 and the lock 146), the lock member 144 can be released from the lock 146 so that it flows Control is turned off and flow is suspended through the sprinkler device 100.

Figure 4 is a front elevational view of the sprinkler apparatus 100 of Figures 2 and 3, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment. As can be seen from Fig. 4, the longitudinal axis 118 (or centerline) of the handle portion is aligned with the direction of extension (and longitudinal axis) of the trigger 140. In the meantime, the lock member 144 is configured to move substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 118, as indicated by arrow 220. Movement of one side of the lock member 144 can cause the lock member to be placed in an unlocked state or position, and movement of the lock member 144 to the other side can cause the lock member 144 to be placed in a locked state or position. When the trigger 140 is compressed (ie, into the page referenced in FIG. 4), the position of the lock member 144 (ie, Yes, in the locked or unlocked state, the interaction between the lock 144 and the lock 146 can be impacted. In an alternative embodiment, the locked state and the unlocked state can be placed on either side.

As can be seen from Fig. 4, when the operator grips the sprinkler device 100, the food is eaten. It is normal to tend to be seated on top of the trigger 140. In fact, the position of the lock member 144 may be strategically positioned such that when the sprinkler device 100 is gripped in a comfortable and ergonomically advantageous grip, the lock member 144 is indexed with the index finger. The location where the ground fell. Specifically, when the operator decides to change the state of the lock member 144, the operator only needs to move the index finger from left to right (or vice versa) to apply a force to move the lock member 144 horizontally (ie, at the arrow) In the direction of 220), the state of the lock member 144 is changed. The operator's grip is thus easily maintained throughout the operation.

In some embodiments, the front of the trigger 140 can define a first surface 230 (which may be flat or curved). The first surface 230 can face away from the body 100 and can extend from a region adjacent the fulcrum (eg, at the bottom of the trigger 140) along a longitudinal length of the trigger 140 to a portion of the trigger 140 that is opposite the fulcrum A protruding portion 235 at one end. When the operator comfortably holds the sprinkler device 100, the protrusion 235 can be used as a guiding member to naturally match the operator's index finger with the lock member 144.

The locking member 144 can be disposed into the receiving slot 240, and the receiving slot 240 is formed in the first A surface 230. The pocket 240 (or at least a portion of the pocket) can pass completely through the trigger 140 to enable the lock 144 to be reached by the user on the first surface 230, but still engage the lock 146. In some cases, the lock 144 can define a second surface 244 that can be defined as a visible and accessible portion of the lock 144. The second surface 244 can have embossing, features significant grooves, protrusions, and/or other features thereon that make the second surface 244 distinct from the first surface 230. The second surface 244 may extend substantially parallel to the first surface 230 by other methods. Thus, the second surface 244 can also be curved or flat to match or at least slightly resemble the contour of the first surface 230. The second surface 244 can be shaped as a surface on which the operator's index finger actually contacts.

Figure 5 is a lock 144 and lock 146 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment. Magnified exploded view. As shown in FIG. 5, the side of the lock member 144 opposite the second surface 244 can include the engagement portion 300. The engagement portion 300 can be configured to engage the lock head 146. The engagement portion 300 can include a clamp assembly that is formed from the first member 310 and the second member 312. The first member 310, the second member 312 can extend inwardly toward the body 110 and toward the lock head 146. The lock head 146 may be securely fastened to the internal components of the body 110 or the sprinkler device 100, such as elements that form a flow passage through the sprinkler device 100.

The first member 310 and the second member 312 have a first member formed 310. The L (or J) shaped short leg of the end of the second member 312 such that the first member 310 and the second member 312 can have a substantially L shape (or J shape). Additionally, the two L (or J) shaped short legs can be oriented toward each other to form the jaw assembly. Thus, for example, the two short legs can form two protrusions that extend toward each other to define a locking notch 314 that is formed in the first member 310, the second member 312, and the first member The member 310, the two projections at the ends of the second member 312, and a portion of the lock member 144 that is contacted by the operator to move the lock member 144 between the locked position and the unlocked position are bordered. The first member 310, the second member 312 can extend from the opposite side of the back side of the lock 144 (ie, the surface on the opposite side of the second surface 244), with the first member 310 extending from the top end of the lock 144 and The second member 312 extends from the bottom end of the lock member 144. The first member 310, the second member 312 can extend from a position that is substantially parallel to the longitudinal centerline and axis 118 of the handle portion 119 in a straight line.

In an exemplary embodiment, the lock 144 may also include a plurality of guides 320, the guiding rods 320 enable the locking member 144 to be fastened into the receiving slot 240. The guides 320 can also allow the lock 144 to slide horizontally between the locked position and the unlocked position. In some cases, the pocket 240 and/or the lock 144 can have a plurality of features (eg, a plurality of matching protrusions and grooves) to define distinct locking and unlocking positions when the features are aligned . The features may also or alternatively generate sufficient friction to maintain the lock 144 in a particular position until the operator applies sufficient force with a finger to overcome the friction and move the lock 144 to a different position. s position.

When the lock member 144 is set at the unlocked position (or state), the engaging portion 300 The lock 146 may be misaligned horizontally with respect to the lock 146 and may not contact the lock 146. Conversely, the engagement portion 300 can be moved alongside the lock head 146 without touching the lock head 146. At this point For example, when the lock 144 slides in the direction of the arrow 330 and the trigger 140 is compressed, the first member 310, the second member 312 can move beside the lock 146, but as indicated by the arrow 300 It is separated from the lock 140 in the same direction and is not in contact with the lock 140. However, when the lock member 144 is disposed in the locked position (or state), the engagement portion 300 can be horizontally aligned with respect to the lock head 146 such that each compression of the trigger 140 causes the lock member 144 to follow the engagement portion 300 and the lock portion Move at least some of the contacts between 146. Thus, for example, when the lock member 144 is moved in the direction of the arrow 332, the first member 310, the second member 312 can be engaged with the engagement surface 340 of the lock head 146, whereby the first member 310 slides through the engagement surface 340. The top surface and the second member 312 slide through the bottom surface of the engagement surface 340 to lock the engagement portion 300 to the lock head 146 (described in more detail below). Thus, when the trigger 140 is locked in the compressed state, if the trigger 140 is released, the trigger 140 will still remain close to the body 110 and the flow will be maintained. However, if the trigger 140 is again compressed, the engagement portion 300 will be forced out of engagement with the lock 146 and the trigger 140 will be unlocked and allowed to move to the extended state.

The locking and unlocking of the trigger 140 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. The details of the action, wherein FIGS. 6 and 7 show an isolated view of the lock member 144, viewed from a different perspective view, when the lock member 144 is in the locked state (or position), the lock member 144 is just compressed at the trigger 140. prior to. In this regard, Fig. 6 shows the angle of view from above the lock member 144 and the lock head 146, and Fig. 7 shows the angle of view from the side of the lock member 144 and the lock head 146. When the trigger 140 is compressed, the lock 144 also advances in the direction of arrow 342, and the first member 310, the second member 312 advance correspondingly in the direction of arrow 342. The ends of the first member 310, the second member 312 are split to engage opposite ends of the engagement surface 340 and also slightly steered in the direction of arrow 344 as the first member 310, the second member 312 are along the ramp member When the side of the 345 advances. The ramp member 345 can have a width similar to the combined width of the first member 310 and the second member 312 in the same direction in the direction of the axis 118. However, the engagement surface can have a smaller width, but the width increases in the direction indicated by arrow 342.

When the ends of the first member 310 and the second member 312 reach the platform 350 And by capturing the body 352, the ends of the first member 310, the second member 312 can move in the direction of the arrow 354 (after slight deformation caused by interaction with the ramp member 345) Straight) to move to the rest surface 360, wherein the ends of the first member 310, the second member 312 are buckled to maintain the trigger 140 in the locked position. In this position, the ramp member 345 can be clamped within the locking notch 314.

Rest surface 360 is in the direction of axis 118 (direction of axis 118) The page extending substantially in and out of FIG. 6) may have a width that is less than the width of the platform 350. The width of the platform 350 can also be less than the width of the ramp member 345 and less than the width of the widest portion of the engagement surface 340. Due to the fact that the platform 350 is wider than the resting surface 360, a pop-up ramp 362 can be formed at the intersection of the platform 350 and the resting surface 360. In the locked position, the capture body 352, the ramp member 345, and the pop-up ramp 362 can act together to hold the ends of the first member 310, the second member 312 stationary on the rest surface 360 and locked relative to the body 110. The correct position (or other anchoring structure for the lock head 146). Accordingly, the ends of the first member 310, the second member 312 can be seated on the rest surface 360 and prevented from moving in the direction of the arrow 364. This maintains the trigger 140 locked relative to the body 110 such that the flow control assembly 50 continuously supplies flow through the sprinkler 100.

When the trigger 140 is again compressed and at the same time the lock 144 remains locked The state and trigger 140 are also initially locked closer to the body 110 as described above, and the ends of the first member 310, the second member 312 can be pushed again in the direction of arrow 342. In response to this pushing action, the ends of the first member 310, the second member 312 can be operated along the pop-up ramp 362 to steer in the direction of arrow 354 until the ends of the first member 310, the second member 312 exit the pop-up ramp 362. And compressed toward each other to be seated beside the ramp member base 365. As the trigger 140 advances toward the extended position, the end of the first member 310, the second member 312 can then be allowed to travel along the ramp member base 365 and the farthest direction along the arrow 354 when compression is released. The side of the ramp member 345 of the end is operated to return to the state shown in Fig. 6. Thus, when transitioning from the trigger unlock position to the trigger lock position and then back to the trigger unlock position, the first member 310, the second member 312 traverse each side of the ramp member 345.

When the lock member 144 is in the locked state (or position), as shown in Fig. 6, During the locking and unlocking of the ends of the first member 310, the second member 312, the compression of the trigger 140 causes the ends of the first member 310, the second member 312 to be at arrows 342 and arrows The first member 310, the second member 312 are also steered in the direction of arrow 344 and arrow 354 as described above. If the lock 144 is moved to the unlocked state (or position), the lock 144 typically moves in the direction of arrow 354. The compression of the trigger 140 causes the ends of the first member 310, the second member 312 to move in the directions indicated by arrows 342 and 364, but due to the displacement of the lock 144 in the direction of the arrow 354, the first member 310 The second member 312 does not contact the lock 146 and the locking action of the trigger 140 relative to the body 110 is accomplished by compression of the trigger 140. Thus, when the trigger 140 is compressed and at the same time the lock 144 is in the unlocked state, no wear or pressure is applied to the first member 310, the second member 312. It should be considered that if the lock member 144 is switched from the locked state to the locked state and the trigger 140 is locked, then when the lock member 144 is released and returned to the rest state, there is no wear or pressure on the first member 310, Two members 312. At this point, when the trigger 140 is locked, the ends of the first member 310, the second member 312 are held at the rest surface 360 and are spaced apart from each other by the rest surface 360 disposed therebetween. Movement of the lock member 144 to the unlocked state will cause the ends of the first member 310, the second member 312 to move away from the rest surface 360 in the direction of arrow 354 and allow them to be folded together. Next, when the trigger 140 is released, the first member 310, the second member 312 can move in the direction of the arrow 364 without contacting the ramp member 345. Thus, as the trigger 140 returns to the unlocked and extended position, the lock 144 can be moved from the locked state of the trigger 140 to the unlocked position to release the trigger 140, and also immediately at the first member 310, second of the lock 144 The member 312 reduces pressure and avoids wear. The entire locking mechanism can therefore suffer from less wear and pressure, so that the mechanism lasts longer.

Therefore, when the trigger 140 transitions from the unlocked state to the locked state, The ramp member 345 can be used as a first guiding surface configured to engage the lock member, and when the trigger 140 transitions from the locked state to the unlocked state, the pop-up ramp 362 can be used as the second guiding surface to The locks are engaged. In some cases, the first guiding surface and the second guiding surface may each be split into two by the support member (ie, the engagement surface 340 is used to divide the ramp member 345 into two, and the ramp member base 365 is used to divide the pop-up ramp 362 into two). The support extends in a plane substantially perpendicular to the axis of the handle portion 119 (and thus also the longitudinal centerline of the trigger 140 and/or the longitudinal centerline of the handle portion 119).

According to some exemplary embodiments, the present invention may provide a sprinkler Set. The sprinkler device can include a body and an operable member that can be held by an operator along a handle portion of the body. The body can be coated with a flow control assembly configured to enable the sprinkler to perform a control function associated with the flow of water through the sprinkler. The operable member is pivotally coupled to the body for engaging the flow control assembly to provide flow in turn when pivoted to a compressed position and to stop flow when pivoted to an extended position. The operable member can have a length that extends substantially parallel to an axis of the handle portion. The operable member or one of the bodies can include a lock. The lock member can be configured to engage a lock head that is disposed on the operable member or the other of the body. The lock member can have a locked position and an unlocked position, the locked position and the unlocked position being defined by movement of the lock member relative to the lock. The compression of the operable member causes the operable member to alternately transition between a locked state and an unlocked state with each compression as the lock member is in the locked position. When the lock member is in the unlocked position, the operable member can remain in the unlocked state regardless of the compression of the operable member, and the lock member can not contact the lock when the lock member is in the unlocked position.

Sprinklers using the features of these embodiments may include additional features The additional features may be selected not to be added separately or to be added to each other. For example, in some embodiments, (1) a lock can be provided on the first surface of the operable member. The first surface can face away from the body. In some embodiments, (2) the operable member can be pivotally coupled to the body at a fulcrum near the water inlet of the body. In an exemplary embodiment, the (3) lock can be disposed adjacent an opposite end of the operable member relative to the fulcrum. In some embodiments, any or all of (1) to (3) may be utilized and (4) the lock may be disposed in a pocket formed in the operable member. The pocket may extend completely through the operable member from the first surface to enable the engagement portion of the lock member to contact the lock member that is fixed relative to the body based on the position of the lock member.

In some embodiments, any or all of (1) to (4) may be benefited Use, in addition to the optional modifications or additions described below. For example, in some embodiments, the engagement portion can include a clamp assembly including a first member and a second member, the first and second members can extend toward the body and can The straight lines are aligned with each other substantially parallel to the axis of the handle portion. Additionally or alternatively, the first and second members may each include a protrusion that extends toward each other to define a locking notch, the locking notch being the first, second member, two protrusions, and A portion of the lock that is contacted by the operator to move the lock between the locked position and the unlocked position is bounded. Additionally or alternatively, the first and second members are configured to be turned away from the rest state based on contact with the lock during compression of the operable member, wherein the first and second members extend substantially perpendicular to the handle portion The axis, and the first and second members are configured to return to a resting state after each compression, whereby the first and second members return to a rest state under both the locked state and the unlocked state of the operable member. Additionally or alternatively, when transitioning from the unlocked state of the operable member to the locked state of the operable member, the first and second members may be turned to pass along the first side of the lock, and when operable from When the locked state of the piece is shifted to the unlocked state of the operable member, the first and second members are turned to pass along the second side of the lock. Additionally or alternatively, the lock member can be snapped into slidable engagement with the pocket. In some cases, wherein the lock head can include a first guiding surface and a second guiding surface, when switching from the unlocked state of the operable member to the locked state of the operable member, the first guiding surface is configured to Engaged with the lock member, the second guide surface is different from the first guide surface, and the second guide surface engages with the lock member when transitioning from the locked state of the operable member to the unlocked state of the operable member. Additionally or alternatively, the first guiding surface and the second guiding surface may each be split into two by a support member that extends in a plane substantially perpendicular to the axis of the handle portion.

Numerous modifications and other embodiments of the inventions set forth herein will appear in the minds of those of ordinary skill in the art, and those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the teachings The description content and related schemas. Therefore, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited by the scope of the invention, and the modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims. In addition, although the foregoing description and related drawings describe exemplary embodiments in the context of a combination of reliable exemplary elements and/or functions, different combinations of elements and/or functions should be The selected embodiments are provided without departing from the scope defined by the appended claims. In this regard, for example, combinations of different components and/or functions with those The details of the embodiments described in detail above are also considered in detail as possible within the scope of some additional patent applications. In the case of some solutions to the benefits, advantages, or problems described herein, these benefits, advantages, and/or solutions should be appreciated as applicable in some exemplary embodiments, but not necessarily in all An exemplary embodiment. Accordingly, any benefits, advantages or solutions described herein should not be considered as essential, required or necessary for all embodiments or for such embodiments as claimed herein. Although specific nouns are used herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense and are not intended to limit the invention.

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A sprinkler device (10/100) comprising: a body (20/110) that can be held by an operator along a handle portion (22/119) of the body, the body (20/110) covered a flow control assembly (50) configured to enable the sprinkler (10/100) to perform a control function with water passing through the sprinkler (10/100) Related to the flow; and an operable member (30/140) pivotally coupled to the body (20/110) for engagement with the flow control assembly (50) to provide flow in turn when pivoted to a compressed position And when the flow is stopped, when pivoted to an extended position, the operable member (30/140) has a length that extends substantially parallel to an axis (118) of the handle portion (22/119), wherein The operating member (30/140) includes a lock member (144) configured to engage with a lock head (146), the lock head (146) being disposed on the body (20/110), wherein The lock member (144) is disposed on the first surface (230) of the operable member (30/140), the first surface (230) facing away from the body body (20/110), wherein the lock member ( 144) having a locked position and an unlocked position, The locked position and the unlocked position are defined by movement of the lock member (144) relative to the lock head (146), wherein compression of the operable member (30/140) is with the lock member (144) being locked Positioning causes the operable member (30/140) to alternately transition between a locked state and an unlocked state with each compression, and wherein when the lock member (144) is in the unlocked position, regardless of the operable member (30/140) compression, the operable member (30/140) remains in the unlocked state, and when the lock member (144) is in the unlocked position, the lock member (144) does not contact the lock (146). ), characterized in that the operable member (30/140) is in a water inlet near the body (20/110) The fulcrum is pivotally connected to the body (20/110), and wherein the lock member (144) is disposed adjacent to an opposite end of the operable member (30/140) relative to the fulcrum, the lock member (144) Configuring to move substantially perpendicular to the axis (118), the lock member (144) is retained on a rest surface (360) of the lock head (146) when the operable member (30/140) is locked To maintain the operable member (30/140) in the locked state, the lock head (146) includes a second guiding surface (362) configured to engage the locking member (144); when the operable member (30/140) when compressed again and transitioning from the locked state to the unlocked state, the lock member (144) runs along the second guiding surface (362) and then leaves the resting surface of the locking head (146) (360) and disengaging the lock head (146) such that when the operable member (30/140) returns to the unlocked state, the lock member (144) does not contact the lock head (146). The sprinkler device (10/100) of claim 1, wherein the lock member (144) is disposed in a pocket (240), and the pocket (240) is formed in the operable member (30) /140), the pocket (240) completely penetrates the operable member (30/140) from the first surface (230) to cause the lock member (144) based on the position of the lock member (144) An engagement portion (300) is capable of contacting a lock (146) that is fixed relative to the body (20/110). The sprinkler device (10/100) of claim 2, wherein the engaging portion (300) comprises a caliper assembly comprising a first member (310) and a second member ( 312) The first and second members (310, 312) extend toward the body (20/110) and are aligned with one another in a line substantially parallel to an axis (118) of the handle portion (22/119). The sprinkler device (10/100) of claim 3, wherein the first and second members (310, 312) each comprise a protrusion that extends toward each other to define a lock a solid notch (314) that contacts the first and second members (310, 312), the two protrusions, and the operator to move the lock member (144) in the locked position A portion of the lock member (144) between the unlocked position and the unlocked position is bordered. A sprinkler device (10/100) according to claim 3, wherein when the unlocked state of the operable member (30/140) is switched to the locked state of the operable member (30/140), The first and second members (310, 312) are turned to pass along the first side of the lock head (146) and are operable when transitioning from the locked state of the operable member (30/140) When the member (30/140) is unlocked, the first and second members (310, 312) are turned to pass along a second side of the lock (146). The sprinkler device (10/100) of claim 2, wherein the lock member (144) is snapped into slidable engagement with the pocket (240). The sprinkler device (10/100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the lock head (146) includes a first guiding surface (345) when operable therefrom The first guiding surface (345) is configured to engage the lock member (144) when the unlocked state of the member (30/140) is switched to the locked state of the operable member (30/140). The sprinkler device (10/100) of claim 7, wherein the first guiding surface (345) and the second guiding surface (362) are each supported by a support member (340/365) Divided into two, the support member (340/365) extends on a plane that is substantially perpendicular to the axis (118) of the handle portion (22/119).