Elevated Irrigation Mounting System

• US 20160029577A1
• Filed: 03/23/2015
• Published: 02/04/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 10/20/2011
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Toby Brashear
• Original Assignee: Toby Brashear
• Inventors: Brashear, Toby
• Application Number:
  US14/665,215
• Publication Number:
  US 20160029577A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A01G 25/16 Control of watering
• CPC Class Codes: F16K 27/003 Housing formed from a plurality of the same valve elements
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 137/6851 With casing, support, protector or static constructional installations

Abstract

An elevated irrigation mounting system is mounted in any location desired by the user, or due to system constraints, which utilizes quick disconnects, for ease of installation or moving to another location. The system centralizes all of the control valves, wiring, and includes the irrigation control unit of the elevated irrigation mounting system in one location for mounting on an elevated surface, thus ensuring ease of installation, maintenance, system trouble shooting, winterizing and system zone control. The control valves of the system are controlled by a control unit which Is electrically and cooperatively engaged but may also be controlled by digital means. Also, the elevated irrigation mounting system is accessible for repairs, calibration or maintenance while the owner is away, enabling the maintenance technician to perform all maintenance functions inconveniencing the owner by requiring home or building access.

Claims

1. An elevated irrigation mounting system for controlling the flow of fluid from a supply line to a plurality of outlet lines, said elevated irrigation mounting system comprising:

a fluid intake line;

a plurality of control valves;

a control unit actuating said plurality of control valves; and

a wiring harness being in electrical engagement with said plurality of control valves and said control unit; and

a manifold bracket to ensure sufficient spacing between said plurality of control valves, said manifold bracket enabling any of said plurality of control valves to be removed without interfering with an adjacent control valve, said wiring harness extending through said manifold bracket to said plurality of control valves, said manifold bracket including a manifold cover to protect said plurality of control valves and said wiring harness, said manifold bracket including a manifold top, said manifold bracket with said manifold top protecting said plurality of control valves and at least a portion of said wiring harness from dampness and animals; and

an enclosure having an open position and a closed position, said plurality of control valves being mounted within said enclosure such that said enclosure top protects said plurality of control valves and at least a portion of said wiring harness from dampness and animals; and

whereby said elevated irrigation mounting system is mountable above ground, onto an exterior structure enabling accessibility for repairs, calibration, and maintenance without needing to gain access to a residence or building.

2. The elevated irrigation mounting system of claim 1, wherein said elevated irrigation mounting system enables said plurality of control valves and said control unit to be prewired with a specific wiring harness that uses weather proof or non-weather proof connectors and specific wiring protection and covering.

3. The elevated irrigation mounting system of claim 1, further comprising an enclosure mounting flange secured to said enclosure, said enclosure mounting flange enabling said enclosure to be secured onto said exterior wall.

4. The elevated irrigation mounting system of claim 3, wherein a bottom surface of said mounting bracket includes a mounting notch, said mounting notch enabling said mounting bracket to be mounted against said enclosure flange, said mounting bracket and said enclosure being securely positioned onto said exterior structure.

5. The elevated irrigation mounting system of claim 1, wherein said manifold bracket includes a manifold flange and manifold flange openings, said mounting flange and manifold flange openings enabling said manifold bracket to be secured onto said enclosure mounting flange or onto said exterior surface.

6. The elevated irrigation mounting system of claim 1, wherein said enclosure includes an opening for a manifold bracket lift-off cover, said lift-off cover enabling access to said manifold without opening a top of said enclosure.

7. The elevated irrigation mounting system of claim 1, further comprising an enclosure having an open position and a closed position, said enclosure including an enclosure top, said enclosure having an enclosure flange, said enclosure flange having a plurality of enclosure flange apertures extending about portions of an enclosure perimeter.

8. The elevated irrigation mounting system of claim 7, further comprising a manifold flange extending about portions of a manifold flange perimeter, said manifold bracket including a plurality of mounting apertures for mounting a fastener for securing said manifold flange to an enclosure flange securely, said manifold flange apertures aligning with said enclosure flange apertures enabling said manifold bracket to be secured onto said enclosure flange or onto said exterior surface.

9. The elevated irrigation mounting system of claim 1, further comprising a secondary irrigation unit including a secondary enclosure having an open position and a closed position, said enclosure including an enclosure top;

a secondary fluid intake line;

a plurality of secondary control valves;

a secondary wiring harness being in electrical engagement with said plurality of secondary control valves and said control unit; and

a secondary manifold bracket to ensure sufficient spacing between said plurality of secondary control valves, said secondary manifold bracket enabling any of said plurality of secondary control valves to be removed without interfering with an adjacent secondary control valve, said secondary wiring harness extending through said secondary manifold bracket to said plurality of secondary control valves, said secondary manifold bracket including a secondary manifold cover to protect said plurality of secondary control valves and said secondary wiring harness, said manifold bracket including a secondary manifold top, said secondary manifold bracket with said secondary manifold top protecting said plurality of secondary control valves and at least a portion of said wiring harness from dampness and animals.

10. An elevated irrigation mounting system for controlling the flow of fluid from a supply line to a plurality of outlet lines, said elevated irrigation mounting system comprising:

a fluid intake line;

a plurality of control valves;

a control unit actuating said plurality of control valves; and

a wiring harness being in electrical engagement with said plurality of control valves and said control unit; and

a manifold hanger to ensure sufficient spacing between said plurality of control valves, said manifold hanger enabling any of said plurality of control valves to be removed without interfering with an adjacent control valve, said wiring harness extending through said manifold hanger to said plurality of control valves, said manifold hanger having a manifold flange extending about a surface of said manifold hanger, said manifold hanger flange including a plurality of mounting apertures;

an enclosure having an open position and a closed position, said enclosure including an enclosure top, said enclosure having an enclosure flange, said enclosure flange having a plurality of enclosure flange apertures extending about said enclosure perimeter, said enclosure flange apertures aligning with said manifold flange apertures enabling secure mounting of said enclosure onto an exterior surface;

said plurality of control valves being mounted within said enclosure such that said enclosure top protects said plurality of control valves and at least a portion of said wiring harness from dampness and animals; and

whereby said elevated irrigation mounting system is mountable above ground, onto a structure enabling accessibility for repairs, calibration or maintenance without needing to gain access to a residence or building.

11. The elevated irrigation mounting system of claim 10, further comprising a secondary irrigation unit including a secondary enclosure having an open position and a closed position, said enclosure including an enclosure top;

a secondary fluid intake line;

a plurality of secondary control valves;

a secondary wiring harness being in electrical engagement with said plurality of secondary control valves and said control unit; and

a secondary manifold hanger to ensure sufficient spacing between said plurality of secondary control valves, said secondary manifold hanger enabling any of said plurality of secondary control valves to be removed without interfering with an adjacent secondary control valve, said secondary wiring harness extending through said secondary manifold hanger to said plurality of secondary control valves, said secondary irrigation unit including a secondary enclosure and a secondary enclosure top, said secondary enclosure with said secondary enclosure top protecting said plurality of secondary control valves and at least a portion of said wiring harness from dampness and animals.

12. The elevated irrigation mounting system of claim 11, wherein a bottom surface of said mounting bracket includes a mounting notch, said mounting notch enabling said mounting bracket to be mounted against said enclosure flange, said mounting bracket and said enclosure being securely positioned onto said exterior structure.

13. The elevated irrigation mounting system of claim 11, wherein said manifold bracket includes a manifold flange and manifold flange openings, said mounting flange and manifold flange openings enabling said manifold bracket to be secured onto said enclosure mounting flange or onto said exterior surface.

14. The elevated irrigation mounting system of claim 11, wherein said enclosure includes an opening for a manifold bracket lift-off cover, said lift-off cover enabling access to said manifold without opening a top of said enclosure.

15. An elevated irrigation mounting system for controlling the flow of fluid from a supply line to a plurality of outlet lines, said elevated irrigation mounting system comprising:

a fluid intake line;

a plurality of control valves;

a control unit actuating said plurality of control valves, said control unit being in digital communication with at least one of said control valves; and

a manifold bracket to ensure sufficient spacing between said plurality of control valves, said manifold bracket enabling any of said plurality of control valves to be removed without interfering with an adjacent control valve, said manifold bracket including a manifold cover to protect said plurality of control valves, said manifold bracket including a manifold top, said manifold bracket with said manifold top protecting said plurality of control valves from dampness and animals; and

an enclosure having an open position and a closed position, said plurality of control valves being mounted within said enclosure such that said enclosure top protects said plurality of control valves from dampness and animals; and

whereby said elevated irrigation mounting system is mountable above ground, onto an exterior structure enabling accessibility for repairs, calibration, and maintenance without needing to gain access to a residence or building.

16. The elevated irrigation mounting system of claim 15, further comprising an enclosure mounting flange secured to said enclosure, said enclosure mounting flange enabling said enclosure to be secured onto said exterior wall.

17. The elevated irrigation mounting system of claim 16, wherein a bottom surface of said mounting bracket includes a mounting notch, said mounting notch enabling said mounting bracket to be mounted against said enclosure flange, said mounting bracket and said enclosure being securely positioned onto said exterior structure.

18. The elevated irrigation mounting system of claim 16, wherein said manifold bracket includes a manifold flange and manifold flange openings, said mounting flange and manifold flange openings enabling said manifold bracket to be secured onto said enclosure mounting flange or onto said exterior surface.

19. The elevated irrigation mounting system of claim 15, wherein said enclosure includes an opening for a manifold bracket lift-off cover, said lift-off cover enabling access to said manifold without opening a top of said enclosure.

20. The elevated irrigation mounting system of claim 15, further comprising a manifold flange extending about a manifold flange perimeter, said manifold bracket including a plurality of mounting apertures for mounting a fastener for securing said manifold flange to an enclosure flange securely, said manifold flange apertures aligning with said enclosure flange apertures enabling said manifold bracket to be secured onto said enclosure flange or onto said exterior surface.