System and process for producing sprinkler assemblies
First Claim
1. A systerm for producing different embodiments of sprinkler assemblies, the system comprising:
- at least two different first housing assemblies from which one first housing assembly maybe selected for producing a desired sprinkler assembly embodiment, each first housing assembly being replaceable with the other and including an inlet end and a spaced outlet end, the inlet end of each first housing assembly being configured for connection with a source of water under pressure, each first housing assembly further including an adjustable flow control mechanism to control the flow of water under pressure through the first housing assembly in accordance with the adjustment of the control mechanism, the control mechanism of one first housing assembly being different from the control mechanism of the other first housing assembly such that the sprinkler assemhly embodiment produced depends upon the first housing assembly that is selected;
a second housing assembly having an inlet end and a spaced outlet end, the inlet end of the second housing assembly being configured to mate with the outlet end of the selected first housing assembly for fluid communication therewith, the second housing assembly further including an oscillating mechanism;
a sprinkler head assembly to the connected to the oscillating mechanism of the second housing assembly such that the sprinkler head assembly can be oscillated about an oscillatory axis through repeated oscillating head cycles, each oscillaing head cycle including a head stroke in one direction and a return head stroke in the opposite direction, the sprinkler head assembly having an inlet end to receive water from the outlet end of the second housing assembly and an outlet configuration to discharge water under pressure in a spray pattern;
a base assembly to support the selected first housing assembly, the second housing assembly and the sprinkler head assembly on an area to be sprinkled such that the water under pressure can be distributed in the spray pattern.
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Abstract
System and process for producing different embodiments of sprinkler assemblies uses two different first housing assemblies, from which one first housing assembly is selected for producing a desired sprinkler assembly embodiment. Each first housing assembly is replaceable with the other and includes an inlet end and a spaced outlet end; the inlet end of each first housing assembly is configured for connection with a source of water under pressure. Each first housing assembly also includes an adjustable flow control mechanism to control the flow of water under pressure through the first housing assembly. The control mechanism may include a manually-actuated moveable valve structure to control water flow rate, or a timing mechanism to select a duration for the water flow. By providing a first housing assembly with a control mechanism that is different from that of the other first housing assembly, the sprinkler assembly embodiment produced will depend upon the first housing assembly that is selected. A second housing assembly having an oscillating mechanism also is provided, and a sprinkler head assembly is connected to the oscillating mechanism. The first housing assembly, the second housing assembly, and the sprinkler head assembly are supported by a base assembly on the area to be sprinkled. Additional features, such as adjusting rings and spray width control members, also may be provided.
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21 Claims
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1. A systerm for producing different embodiments of sprinkler assemblies, the system comprising:
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at least two different first housing assemblies from which one first housing assembly maybe selected for producing a desired sprinkler assembly embodiment, each first housing assembly being replaceable with the other and including an inlet end and a spaced outlet end, the inlet end of each first housing assembly being configured for connection with a source of water under pressure, each first housing assembly further including an adjustable flow control mechanism to control the flow of water under pressure through the first housing assembly in accordance with the adjustment of the control mechanism, the control mechanism of one first housing assembly being different from the control mechanism of the other first housing assembly such that the sprinkler assemhly embodiment produced depends upon the first housing assembly that is selected; a second housing assembly having an inlet end and a spaced outlet end, the inlet end of the second housing assembly being configured to mate with the outlet end of the selected first housing assembly for fluid communication therewith, the second housing assembly further including an oscillating mechanism; a sprinkler head assembly to the connected to the oscillating mechanism of the second housing assembly such that the sprinkler head assembly can be oscillated about an oscillatory axis through repeated oscillating head cycles, each oscillaing head cycle including a head stroke in one direction and a return head stroke in the opposite direction, the sprinkler head assembly having an inlet end to receive water from the outlet end of the second housing assembly and an outlet configuration to discharge water under pressure in a spray pattern; a base assembly to support the selected first housing assembly, the second housing assembly and the sprinkler head assembly on an area to be sprinkled such that the water under pressure can be distributed in the spray pattern. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A process for producing a sprinkler assembly comprising the steps of:
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selecting a first housing assembly having an inlet end and a spaced outlet end, the inlet end of the first housing being configured for connection with a source of water under pressure, the first housing assembly further including an adjustable flow control mechanism to control the flow of water under pressure through the outlet end of the first housing assembly in accordance with the adjustment of the control mechanism; providing a second housing assembly having an inlet end and a spaced outlet end, the inlet end of the second housing assembly being configured to mate with the outlet end of the first housing assembly for fluid communication therewith, the second housing assembly further including an oscillating mechanism; connecting a sprinkler head assembly to the oscillating mechanism of the second housing assembly such that the sprinkler head assembly can be oscillated about an oscillatory axis through repeated oscillating head cycles, each oscillating head cycle including a head stroke in one direction and a return head stroke in the opposite direction, the sprinkler head assembly having an inlet end to receive water from the outlet end of the second housing assembly and an outlet configuration to discharge water under pressure in a spray pattern; mounting the first housing assembly, the second housing assembly and the sprinkler head assembly on a base assembly to support the sprinkler head assembly on an area to be sprinkled such that the water under pressure can be distributed in the spray pattern. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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