TWI831920B - Sprinkler device - Google Patents

Abstract

A sprinkler device (100) includes a base member (102), a plurality of nozzles (212), a guide member (214), and at least one control member (220, 222). The sprinkler device (100) also includes at least one engagement member (306, 308) disposed on one of the guide member (214) and the at least one control member (220, 222). The sprinkler device (100) further includes a grooved portion (402, 404) provided on other of the guide member (214) and the at least one control member (220, 222). The at least one engagement member (306, 308) is adapted to engage with the grooved portion (402, 404) such that the at least one control member (220, 222) is adapted to selectively move the guide member (214) along a first lateral axis (Y-Y’) to selectively tilt at least one of the plurality of nozzles (212) with respect to a second lateral axis (Z-Z’). The at least one control member (220, 222) is adapted to selectively pivot about an axis (A-A’, B-B’), such that the axis (A-A’, B-B’) is substantially parallel with respect to the first lateral axis (Y-Y’).

Description

Sprinkler

The present invention relates to a spraying device, and in particular to an operating mode of a spraying device.

Generally speaking, a spray device is used to spray multiple streams of fluid in a space such as a lawn, garden, etc. in a predetermined spray pattern. In many cases, the spray device may include an oscillation mechanism to cause the spray device to oscillate about a predetermined axis. In this way, the spray range of the spray pattern can be increased relative to a fixed type of spray device so that a larger area can be covered with the spray pattern. However, the oscillation range of the sprinkler may be operationally limited, thereby limiting the spray range of the spray pattern.

In many cases, the spray device may include an array of flexible nozzles. Each nozzle can be tilted relative to a predetermined axis of the spray device. In this case, the guide rod can be used to tilt each nozzle, combined with the oscillating movement of the spray device, to increase the width of the spray pattern and thereby increase the overall spray range. However, depending on the requirements, the mechanism to operate the guide rod and tilt each nozzle may be complex, inefficient, difficult to operate, and non-intuitive for the user, and may have a limited range of adjustment. More often, it may be difficult to identify the actual spray pattern with the mechanism, and it may be up to the user to identify and set the desired spray pattern and spray range.

WO 2018/118485 A1 describes a sprinkler with an array of flexible nozzles that allows the irrigation pattern to be changed. For this purpose, the nozzle is connected to two slides, each of which can be moved along the longitudinal axis of the sprinkler via an associated controller. The two controls are pivotably mounted on the sprinkler and when one of the controls is pivoted, its associated slider moves linearly. Since the tilt of the nozzle is related to the tilt of the pivotable slider, the user can visually understand the final spray pattern even if no water is discharged from the sprinkler.

EP 0 970 752 B1 describes a somewhat comparable sprinkler, where instead of two independent slides, only one slide is controlled at both ends. Since there is only one slider, the controller moves the slider laterally along the longitudinal axis of the sprinkler. This does not cause interference between the two sliders, but rather keeps one slider in its selected position while the other slider moves. Furthermore, the figures show a controller moving linearly along the longitudinal axis of the sprinkler, and the description also describes alternatives, such as a pivoted linear linkage that converts the pivotable movement of the controller into linear movement of the slider. Pivot-linear-coupling. Accordingly, several types of suitable couplings are known to those of ordinary skill in the art.

In view of the above, one object of the present invention is to find a reliable working coupling. According to an embodiment of the invention, this object is at least partially achieved by a spray device. The sprinkler device includes a base member defining a longitudinal axis, a first transverse axis, and a second transverse axis. Each of the longitudinal axis, the first transverse axis, and the second transverse axis are substantially perpendicular relative to each other. The spray device includes a plurality of nozzles provided on the base member. Each of the plurality of nozzles is adapted to be selectively tilted relative to the second transverse axis. The spray device includes a guide member provided on or above the base member. The guide member is adapted to selectively move along the first transverse axis. The guide member includes a plurality of slots disposed in the guide member. Each of the plurality of slots is spaced relative to one another. Each of the plurality of slots is adapted to receive respectively each of the plurality of nozzles. The spray device includes at least one control member movably arranged in association with the guide member. The spray device further includes at least one engagement member provided on one of the guide member and the at least one control member. The spray device further includes a groove portion provided on the other of the guide member and the at least one control member. The at least one engagement member is adapted to engage with the groove portion such that the at least one control member is adapted to selectively move the guide member along the first transverse axis to selectively move within the plurality of slots relative to the second transverse axis respectively. tilt at least one of the plurality of nozzles. And, at least one control member is adapted to selectively pivot about the axis such that the axis is substantially parallel relative to the first transverse axis. In this way, the fluid spray from the nozzle adjacent the at least one control member moves parallel with respect to the at least one engagement member, thereby providing the user with intuitive operation of the spray device. Furthermore, the at least one control member provides a simple and effective method of controlling the position of the guide member and thereby the spray pattern of the spray device through the at least one engagement member.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the plane containing the at least one engagement member is arranged to be substantially identical to the plane containing the second transverse axis. The nozzle is therefore curved by the guide member substantially along the longitudinal axis of the base member. In this way, the fluid spray from the outermost nozzle moves parallel with respect to the at least one engagement member, thereby providing the user with intuitive operation of the spray device.

According to an embodiment of the invention, at least one engagement member is connected to one of the guide member and the at least one control member using a rod member. In this way, the rod member provides a strong and durable connection between the guide member and the at least one control member.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, at least one engagement member includes a friction member disposed on at least one engagement member. In this way, the friction member provides a strong and non-slip connection between the at least one engagement member and the at least one control member, thereby providing the user with reliable operation of the spray device. In addition, the friction members provide positioning stability so that the angle of inclination of any control member remains relatively stable against any tendency to inadvertently move out of its position.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the friction member is arranged obliquely on at least one engagement member. In this way, the friction member provides maximum surface contact with respect to the at least one control member, thereby improving usability.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the guide member includes a first engagement member or groove portion and a second engagement member or groove portion. The first engagement member or groove portion and the second engagement member or groove portion are each disposed distally relative to each other along the longitudinal axis of the guide member. In this way, the guide member can be adjusted from the distal end of the spray device, thereby improving the usability of the spray device and the overall spray coverage.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, at least one control component includes a first control component and a second control component. Each of the first and second control members is provided in association with each of the first and second engagement members, respectively. In this way, the guide member can be adjusted from the distal end of the spray device, thereby improving the usability of the spray device and the overall spray coverage.

According to an embodiment of the invention, at least one engagement member or groove portion is provided on or in the first end of the guide member. The second end of the guide member is pivotally coupled to the base member. The second end is distal relative to the first end. In this way, the spray device can be easily adjusted from the first end of the guide member, thereby reducing complexity and improving usability.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the groove portion has a substantially elevated configuration. In this way, the grooved portion may provide optimized interaction with the associated engagement member.

According to an embodiment of the invention, each of the plurality of slots is arranged at an angle relative to the first transverse axis. As such, each of the plurality of slots may provide an improved tilt range to each of the plurality of nozzles, thereby improving the overall spray coverage of the spray device.

According to an embodiment of the invention, at least one control member is pivotally coupled to the base member. As such, pivotal movement of the at least one control member provides the user with intuitive control of the spray device.

According to an embodiment of the invention, at least one engagement member is arranged along a pivot axis associated with at least one control member. In the case where the engagement member is fixed to the guide member and the groove portion is on the control member, the advantage is that when the control member is tilted, the groove with the groove portion appears radially, which approximates its distance from the engagement member . In this way, the height of the groove portion can be constant over the entire length of the groove portion.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the spray device includes a fluid inlet. The fluid inlet is provided on the base member. A fluid inlet is disposed in fluid communication with each of the plurality of nozzles. As such, the fluid inlet provides a simple, plug-and-play connection of the sprinkler device to an external fluid source.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the spray device includes a fluid driver. The fluid driver is coupled to the base member. The fluid driver is disposed in fluid communication with the fluid inlet. The fluid driver is adapted to oscillate the base member about the longitudinal axis. The oscillatory movement of the base member provides improved spray coverage of the spray device.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the spray device includes a cover member. The cover member is provided on the base member. The cover member is adapted to at least partially enclose the guide member and the at least one control member within the cover member. Thus, the cover member provides simple, effective, and aesthetically pleasing packaging of the components of the sprinkler device.

Other features and aspects of the invention will become apparent from the following description and drawings.

100: Sprinkler/sprinkler

102:Base component

104: First side

106: Second side

108: Cover member

110:First opening

112:Second opening

114:The third opening

202: Fluid inlet

204:Fluid driver

206:First support member

208: Second support member

210:Control valve

212:Nozzle

214: Boot component

216:First end

218:Second end

220: First control component

222: Second control component

302:Slot

304:Protruding curved part

306: First joint member

308: Second joint member

310: First rod member

312:Second rod member

314: First friction member

316: Second friction member

402: First groove part

404: Second groove part

406:First arm

408:First arm

410:Second arm

412:Second arm

502:First Edge

504:Arrow

506:arrow

508:arrow

602:Second Edge

702: Stopping member

703: Stopping member

704:Arrow

706:arrow

708:arrow

710:arrow

A:Angle

B:Angle

C:Angle

D:Angle

H: height

L: length

A-A’: axis

B-B’: axis

X-X’: Longitudinal axis

Y-Y’: first transverse axis

Z-Z’: second transverse axis

The present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings, in which: Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a part of a spray device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 shows a partially exploded perspective view of the sprinkler device of Figure 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the guide member of the sprinkler device of Figure 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4A shows a reverse perspective view of the first control member of the sprinkler device of Figure 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4B shows a reverse perspective view of the guide member of the sprinkler device of Figure 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention; A reverse perspective view of the second control member of the sprinkler device of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 5 shows a partially cutaway perspective view of the sprinkler device of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of the second control member of the sprinkler device of FIG. 1 is another partially cutaway perspective view of the spray device of FIG. 1; FIG. 7A shows a partial cross-sectional side view of a part of the spray device of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 7B shows the spray device of FIG. 7A according to an embodiment of the present invention. A partial cross-sectional top view of a part of the device; FIG. 8A shows another partial cross-sectional side view of a part of the spray device of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 8B shows a part of the spray device of FIG. 8A according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9A shows another partial cross-sectional side view of a part of the spray device of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 9B shows a partial cross-sectional view of a part of the spray device of FIG. 9A according to an embodiment of the present invention. Sectional top view.

The invention will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments of the invention incorporating more than one aspect of the invention are shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this invention will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention. To be communicated to persons with ordinary knowledge in the relevant technical field. For example, more than one aspect of the invention may be used in other embodiments, and even other types of structures and/or methods. In the drawings, the same numbers represent the same components.

Certain terms are used here only for convenience and should not be considered as limitations of the present invention, such as: "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "side", "longitudinal", "lateral" ”, “horizontal”, “up”, “down”, “forward”, “backward”, “sideways”, “left”, "Right", "Horizontal", "Vertical", "Upward", "Inside", "Outside", "Inward", "Outward", "Top", "Bottom", "Higher", "Above", "below", "center", "middle", "intermediate", "between", "end", "adjacent", "parallel", "inclined", "close", "near", Terms such as "distal," "distal," "radial," and "circumferential" describe only the configuration shown in the drawings. In fact, components may be oriented in any orientation and therefore, unless otherwise stated, terms should be understood to cover these variations.

Referring to Figure 1, a perspective view of a portion of a sprinkler device 100 is shown. Sprinkler device 100 will be interchangeably referred to as "sprinkler 100" below. Sprinkler 100 is adapted to distribute a fluid, such as water, in a space surrounding sprinkler 100 in a controlled spray configuration. Sprinkler 100 may be used to spray fluids in spaces such as fields, lawns, parks, gardens, playgrounds, fountains, and the like. Sprinkler 100 may be used for a variety of activities, such as gardening, agriculture, decorative water displays, and the like.

Sprinkler 100 has a substantially elongated configuration. Sprinkler 100 includes a base member 102 . The base member 102 has a substantially elongated configuration. Base member 102 includes first side 104 and second side 106 . The second side 106 is opposite and spaced apart from the first side 104 . The base member 102 defines a longitudinal axis X-X', a first transverse axis Y-Y', and a second transverse axis Z-Z'. The longitudinal axis X-X' extends between the first side 104 and the second side 106. Each of the longitudinal axis X-X', the first transverse axis Y-Y', and the second transverse axis Z-Z' are substantially perpendicular relative to each other.

Sprinkler 100 includes cover member 108 . Cover member 108 has a substantially elongated configuration. Cover member 108 is mounted on base member 102 . Cover member 108 is adapted to enclose one or more components of sprinkler 100 mounted on or above base member 102 (discussed later). Cover member 108 includes a plurality of openings, such as first opening 110 , second opening 112 , and third opening 114 . In other embodiments, the cover member 108 may contain a single or a plurality of openings based on application requirements. Each of first opening 110 , second opening 112 , and third opening 114 is adapted to provide access to more than one component (discussed later) of sprinkler 100 mounted on base member 102 .

Referring to Figure 2, a partially exploded view of sprinkler 100 is shown. Sprinkler 100 includes fluid inlet 202 . Fluid inlet 202 is provided on base member 102 . In the illustrated embodiment, fluid inlet 202 is provided on first side 104 of base member 102 . In other embodiments, the fluid inlet 202 may be provided on the second side 106 of the base member 102 . Additionally, in the illustrated embodiment, the fluid inlet 202 is axially aligned relative to the longitudinal axis X-X'. In other embodiments, fluid inlet 202 may be positioned in any orientation, such as Such as inclined relative to the longitudinal axis X-X', axially parallel relative to any one of the first transverse axis Y-Y' and the second transverse axis Z-Z', and the like. Fluid inlet 202 is adapted to receive a flow of fluid, such as water, from an external fluid source (not shown).

Sprinkler 100 includes fluid driver 204 . Fluid driver 204 is coupled to base member 102 . In the illustrated embodiment, fluid driver 204 is disposed on first side 104 of base member 102 adjacent fluid inlet 202 . In other embodiments, the fluid driver 204 may be disposed on the second side 106 of the base member 102 . Fluid driver 204 is disposed in fluid communication with fluid inlet 202 . The fluid driver 204 is adapted to receive fluid flow from the fluid inlet 202 and to oscillate the base member 102 about the longitudinal axis X-X' based on the fluid flow. Fluid driver 204 may be any fluid driver used in oscillating sprinklers.

Sprinkler 100 includes more than one support member, such as first support member 206 and second support member 208 . The first support member 206 is coupled to the base member 102 on the first side 104 . The second support member 208 is coupled to the base member 102 on the second side 106 . As such, each of the first support member 206 and the second support member 208 are disposed distally relative to each other along the longitudinal axis XX'. Each of the first support member 206 and the second support member 208 is adapted to support the sprinkler 100 on the ground. In other embodiments, sprinkler 100 may contain a single or multiple support members based on application requirements.

Sprinkler 100 includes control valve 210 . Control valve 210 is disposed in fluid communication with each of fluid inlet 202 and fluid driver 204 . In the embodiment shown, control valve 210 is disposed on first support member 206 . In other embodiments, the control valve 210 may be positioned at any other location on the sprinkler 100, such as on the base member 102. Control valve 210 is adapted to control fluid flow received through fluid inlet 202 . Control valve 210 may be any fluid control valve, such as a gate valve, a ball valve, etc.

Sprinkler 100 includes a plurality of nozzles 212 . Each nozzle 212 is disposed on the base member 102 along the longitudinal axis XX'. Each nozzle 212 is disposed spaced apart relative to each other and adjacent. Each nozzle 212 is arranged to extend substantially parallel relative to the second transverse axis Z-Z'. Each nozzle 212 is adapted to be selectively tilted relative to the second transverse axis Z-Z'. Each nozzle 212 is disposed in fluid communication with the fluid inlet 202 via a fluid driver 204 . Accordingly, each nozzle 212 is adapted to distribute a fluid flow in the space surrounding the sprinkler 100 . More specifically, each nozzle 212 is adapted to distribute a flow of fluid via a third opening 114 provided on the cover member 108 .

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3 , sprinkler 100 includes guide member 214 . The guide member 214 has a substantially elongated configuration. Guide member 214 includes a first end 216 and a second end 218 . The first end 216 and the first The two ends 218 are opposite and spaced apart. The guide member 214 is movably disposed on the base member 102 along the longitudinal axis XX'. More specifically, the first end 216 is disposed adjacent the first side 104 of the base member 102 and the second end 218 is disposed adjacent the second side 106 of the base member 102 . In the assembled position of sprinkler 100, guide member 214 is partially surrounded by cover member 108. The guide member 214 is adapted to selectively move along the first transverse axis Y-Y' and will be explained in more detail below.

Guide member 214 includes a plurality of slots 302 . Each slot 302 is disposed between first end 216 and second end 218 . Each slot 302 is disposed spaced apart relative to each other and adjacent. More specifically, in the illustrated embodiment, each slot 302 is provided in a substantially convex bend 304 of the guide member 214 . Furthermore, each slot 302 is disposed at an angle "A" relative to the first transverse axis Y-Y'. In the embodiment shown, angle "A" is approximately 45 degrees (°). In other embodiments, the actual value of angle "A" may vary based on application requirements. Each slot 302 is adapted to removably receive each nozzle 212 respectively.

It should be understood that the guide member 214 may also have a different shape (eg, have a flat surface) and/or the slots 302 may be positioned differently on the guide member 214 than in the illustrated embodiment.

The guide member 214 also includes one or more engagement members, such as a first engagement member 306 and a second engagement member 308 . The first engagement member 306 is disposed on the first end 216 of the guide member 214 . The second engagement member 308 is provided on the second end 218 of the guide member 214 . As such, each of the first engagement member 306 and the second engagement member 308 are disposed distally relative to each other along the longitudinal axis X-X'. In the illustrated embodiment, each of the first engagement member 306 and the second engagement member 308 has a substantially spherical configuration. In other embodiments, more than one of the first engagement member 306 and the second engagement member 308 may have any other configuration, such as an oval shape.

Each of the first and second engagement members 306, 308 is fixedly coupled to the guide member 214 using a first and second rod member 310, 312, respectively. Each of the first rod member 310 and the second rod member 312 extends away from and is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X-X'. Accordingly, each of the first engagement member 306 and the second engagement member 308 are disposed substantially parallel relative to the second transverse axis Z-Z'. It should be noted that each of the first rod member 310 and the second rod member 312 described in the present invention is only illustrative and selective, and may be changed according to application requirements. For example, in other embodiments, one of the first engagement member 306 and the second engagement member 308 is can be provided directly on the guide member 214. In this case, more than one of the first rod member 310 and the second rod member 312 may be omitted.

Each of the first engagement member 306 and the second engagement member 308 includes a first friction member 314 and a second friction member 316 . In the illustrated embodiment, each of first friction member 314 and second friction member 316 is disposed obliquely on each of first engagement member 306 and second engagement member 308, respectively. More specifically, each of the first friction member 314 and the second friction member 316 is inclined at an angle "B" relative to the longitudinal axis X-X'. In the embodiment shown, angle "B" is approximately 45°. In other embodiments, the actual value of angle "B" may vary based on application requirements. In other embodiments, more than one of the first friction member 314 and the second friction member 316 may be disposed parallel relative to the longitudinal axis X-X' such that angle "B" may be 0°.

Each of the first friction member 314 and the second friction member 316 may be any friction-causing material, such as rubber strips, O-rings, sealing materials, etc. It should be noted that each of the first friction member 314 and the second friction member 316 described herein are illustrative and selective only, and may be changed according to application requirements. For example, in some embodiments, a friction member may be provided on either of the first engagement member 306 and the second engagement member 308 . In other embodiments, each of first friction member 314 and second friction member 316 may be omitted.

Referring to FIGS. 2 , 4A, and 4B, guide member 214 includes a plurality of control members, such as first control member 220 and second control member 222 , movably disposed in association with guide member 214 . The first control member 220 has a similar configuration to the second control member 222 . In the assembled position of sprinkler 100 , each of first control member 220 and second control member 222 is partially enclosed by cover member 108 . More specifically, the first control member 220 extends partially from the first opening 110 of the cover member 108 and the second control member 222 extends from the second opening 112 of the cover member 108 .

The first control member 220 is disposed adjacent the first end 216 of the guide member 214 . Also, the first control member 220 is pivotally coupled to the first side 104 of the base member 102 via a pair of first arms 406, 408 (also shown in FIG. 2). The second control member 222 is disposed adjacent the second end 218 of the guide member 214 . Also, the second control member 222 is pivotally coupled to the second side 106 of the base member 102 via a pair of second arms 410, 412 (also shown in FIG. 2). Accordingly, each of the first control member 220 and the second control member 222 is adapted to selectively pivot about the axis A-A' and the axis B-B' respectively. Each of the axes A-A' and B-B' is substantially parallel relative to the first transverse axis Y-Y'.

Each of the first control member 220 and the second control member 222 includes a first groove portion 402 and a second groove portion 404 . Each of the first groove portion 402 and the second groove portion 404 has a substantially curved configuration. Each of the first groove portion 402 and the second groove portion 404 is disposed at an angle "C" relative to each of the axes A-A' and B-B', respectively. In the embodiment shown, angle "C" is approximately 45°. In other embodiments, the actual value of angle "C" may vary based on application requirements.

Each of the first control member 220 and the second control member 222 is provided in association with each of the first engagement member 306 and the second engagement member 308, respectively. More specifically, the first groove portion 402 of the first control member 220 is disposed in operative engagement relative to the first engagement member 306 of the guide member 214 . Also, the second groove portion 404 of the second control member 222 is disposed in operative engagement relative to the second engagement member 308 of the guide member 214 .

Referring to Figures 5 and 6, different partial perspective views of the sprinkler 100 are shown in a partially assembled position. For purposes of clarity and illustration, cover member 108 is omitted from the drawings. The operation of sprinkler 100 will now be described with reference to first engagement member 306 and first control member 220. It should be noted that the sprinkler 100 may also operate using the second engagement member 308 and the second control member 222 in a manner similar to that described below.

Referring to Figure 5, a first position of the first control member 220 is shown. In the first position, the first engagement member 306 is positioned adjacent the first edge 502 of the first groove portion 402 . During operation, the first control member 220 is adapted to selectively pivot about axis A-A' as indicated by arrow 504. And, based on the movement of the first control member 220 about the axis A-A', the guide member 214 is adapted to move along the first transverse axis Y-Y' as indicated by arrow 506. Accordingly, based on movement of the guide member 214 along the first transverse axis Y-Y', each nozzle 212 is adapted to be selectively tilted relative to the second transverse axis Z-Z' within each slot 302, respectively, as indicated by the arrows 508 shown.

Referring to Figure 6, a second position of the first control member 220 is shown. In the second position, the first engagement member 306 is positioned adjacent the second edge 602 of the first groove portion 402 . As the first control member 220 is selectively pivoted about axis AA' from a first position to a second position as indicated by arrow 504, the guide member 214 is guided along the first transverse axis Y-Y' as indicated by arrow 506 Move. Accordingly, each nozzle 212 is selectively tilted relative to the second transverse axis Z-Z' within each slot 302, respectively, as indicated by arrow 508.

Referring to Figures 7A and 7B, different cross-sectional views of the first control member 220 and the first engagement member 306 are shown in an assembled position. In the drawings, the first control member 220 is disposed substantially parallel relative to the second transverse axis Z-Z' such that the first engagement member 306 is disposed adjacent the first edge 502 of the first groove portion 402. Also, the first engagement member 306 is disposed along the axis A-A'. In this case, the height "H" of the first groove portion 402 along the length "L" of the first groove portion 402 may be substantially constant for all tilt angles of the first control member 220. In addition, the base member 102 includes stopper members 702, 703 (also shown in FIGS. 2, 5, and 6). Stop member 702 is disposed adjacent and abutting first end 216 of guide member 214 . The stop member 703 is disposed adjacent and abutting the second end 218 of the guide member 214 . The stop members 702, 703 limit movement of the guide member 214 along the longitudinal axis X-X' as shown by arrow 704, and allow movement along the longitudinal axis X-X' as shown by arrow 706.

Referring to Figures 8A and 8B, a different cross-sectional view of another position of each of the first control member 220 and the first engagement member 306 is shown. As the first control member 220 moves in the direction shown by arrow 708, the first control member 220 pivots about the axis A-A' via the pair of first arms 406, 408. In the figures, the first control member 220 is pivoted about the axis A-A' such that the measured angle "D" is approximately 10°. Accordingly, the first engagement member 306 moves along the first transverse axis Y-Y′ as indicated by arrow 710 such that the first engagement member 306 is disposed generally between the first edge 502 and the first recess with the second edge 602 center of groove portion 402.

Referring to Figures 9A and 9B, a different cross-sectional view of another position of each of the first control member 220 and the first engagement member 306 is shown. As the first control member 220 moves further in the direction indicated by arrow 708, the first control member 220 further pivots about the axis A-A' via the pair of first arms 406, 408. In the drawing, the first control member 220 is pivoted about the axis A-A' such that the measured angle "D" is approximately 20°. Accordingly, the first engagement member 306 moves along the first transverse axis Y-Y', as indicated by arrow 710, such that the first engagement member 306 is disposed adjacent the second edge 602 of the first groove portion 402.

During operation, each of the first control member 220 and the second control member 222 may be independently adjusted relative to the other. Accordingly, each nozzle 212 may be selectively tilted relative to the second transverse axis Z-Z' in a manner such that each nozzle 212 may have a unique tilt configuration that is different from one another. As such, each of the first control member 220 and the second control member 222 may be between and including a corresponding first position and a corresponding second position. can be adjusted at different positions to form various spray patterns by angularly orienting the guide member 214 in a plane along the longitudinal axis X-X' (not shown in the figure).

It should be noted that the configuration of the sprinkler 100 described herein is exemplary only and may vary depending on application requirements. For example, in some embodiments, guide member 214 may include a single engagement member, such as first engagement member 306 . In this case, each of the second engagement member 308 and the second control member 222 may be omitted. Accordingly, the second end 218 of the guide member 214 may be pivotally coupled to the second side 106 of the base member 102 using a suitable pivot connection (not shown). In other embodiments, guide member 214 may include only second engagement member 308 . In this case, the first engagement member 306 and the first control member 220 may be omitted. Accordingly, the first end 216 of the guide member 214 may be pivotally coupled to the first side 104 of the base member 102 using a suitable pivot connection (not shown).

Additionally, in the figures, although the engagement members and groove portions are shown on the guide member 214 and the control member, respectively, in some embodiments, the locations of the engagement members and groove portions may be interchanged. For example, in some embodiments, first engagement member 306 may be disposed on first control member 220 . In this case, the first groove portion 402 may be provided on the first end 216 of the guide member 214 . Additionally or alternatively, a second engagement member 308 may be provided on the second control member 222 . In this case, the second groove portion 404 may be provided on the second end 218 of the guide member 214 . Regardless of how the positions of the engagement members and groove portions are interchanged, the overall function and operation of sprinkler 100 may be similar to that described with reference to the drawings, arrangement, and/or construction of the various components of sprinkler 100 .

In the drawings and description, the preferred embodiments and examples of the invention have been disclosed, and although specific terms are employed, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation in the appended claims. The scope of the invention is stated.

100: Sprinkler/sprinkler

102:Base component

104: First side

212:Nozzle

214: Boot component

218:Second end

220: First control component

302:Slot

304:Protruding curved part

306: First joint member

310: First rod member

314: First friction member

402: First groove part

408:First arm

502:First Edge

504:Arrow

506:arrow

508:arrow

602:Second Edge

702: Stopping member

A-A’: axis

X-X’: Longitudinal axis

Y-Y’: first transverse axis

Z-Z’: second transverse axis

Claims (15)

A spray device (100) including: a base member (102) defining a longitudinal axis (X-X'), a first transverse axis (Y-Y'), and a second transverse axis (Z-Z' ), each of the longitudinal axis (X-X'), the first transverse axis (Y-Y'), and the second transverse axis (Z-Z') is substantially perpendicular to each other; a plurality of nozzles (212), disposed on the base member (102), each of the plurality of nozzles (212) being adapted to be selectively tilted relative to the second transverse axis (Z-Z'); a guide member (214 ), is provided on or above the base member (102), the guide member (214) is adapted to selectively move along the first transverse axis (Y-Y'), the guide member (214) includes a A plurality of slots (302) in the guide member (214), each of the plurality of slots (302) being arranged spaced apart from each other, each of the plurality of slots (302) being adapted to receive the respective Each of the plurality of nozzles (212); and at least one control member (220, 222), movably arranged to be associated with the guide member (214); characterized in that: between the guide member (214) and the At least one engagement member (306, 308) is provided on one of the at least one control member (220, 222); and on the other of the guide member (214) and the at least one control member (220, 222) There is a groove portion (402, 404), wherein the at least one engagement member (306, 308) is adapted to engage with the groove portion (402, 404) such that the at least one control member (220, 222) is adapted to select The guide member (214) is selectively moved along the first transverse axis (Y-Y') to selectively move at least one of the plurality of nozzles (212) within the plurality of slots (302), respectively. one is inclined relative to the second transverse axis (Z-Z'), and wherein the at least one control member (220, 222) is adapted to selectively pivot about an axis (AA', BB') , the axes (AA', BB') are substantially parallel to the first transverse axis (Y-Y'). The spray device (100) of claim 1, wherein the plane containing the at least one engagement member (306, 308) is arranged to be substantially identical to the plane containing the second transverse axis (Z-Z'). The spray device (100) of claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least one joint member (306, 308) is connected to the guide member (214) and the at least one control member using a rod member (310, 312) One of (220, 222). The spray device (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least one engagement member (306, 308) includes a friction member (314, 316) disposed on the at least one engagement member (306, 308) . The spray device (100) according to claim 4, wherein the friction member (314, 316) is disposed obliquely on the at least one engagement member (306, 308). The spray device (100) of claim 1 or 2, wherein the guide member (214) includes a first engagement member (306) or groove portion and a second engagement member (308) or groove portion, The first engagement member (306) or groove portion and the second engagement member (308) or groove portion are each positioned relative to the longitudinal axis (XX-X') of the guide member (214). set toward the far side of each other. The spray device (100) of claim 6, wherein the at least one control component (220, 222) includes a first control component (220) and a second control component (222), and the first control component (222) 220) and the second control member (222) are each provided in association with each of the first engagement member (306) and the second engagement member (308), respectively. The spray device (100) of claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least one engagement member (306, 308) or groove portion is provided on a first end (216) of the guide member (214), and Wherein, a second end (218) of the guide member (214) is pivotally coupled to the base member (102), the second end (218) being distal relative to the first end (216). The spray device (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the groove portion (402, 404) has a substantially curved structure. The spray device (100) of claim 1 or 2, wherein each of the plurality of slots (302) is arranged at an angle relative to the first transverse axis (Y-Y'). The spray device (100) of claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least one control member (220, 222) is pivotably coupled to the base member (102). The spray device (100) of claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least one engagement member (306, 308) is connected to the at least one control member (220) along the axis (A-A', BB') , 222) are set in association. The spray device (100) according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a fluid inlet (202) disposed on the base member (102), the fluid inlet (202) being disposed to communicate with the plurality of nozzles (212) ) are fluidly connected. The spray device (100) of claim 13, further comprising a fluid driver (204) coupled to the base member (102), the fluid driver (204) being disposed in fluid communication with the fluid inlet (202) In communication, the fluid driver (204) is adapted to oscillate the base member (102) about the longitudinal axis (XX-X'). The spray device (100) according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a cover member (108) disposed on the base member (102), the cover member (108) being adapted to at least partially cover the guide member (214) and the at least one control member (220, 222) are enclosed within the cover member (108).

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