Control valve with swivel connector
First Claim
1. A flow divider for use in watering and irrigation systems, attachable to a water supply source, said flow divider comprising:
- a swivel inlet flow connector attachable to a water supply source;
a multi-position control valve attached to and receiving flow from said swivel inlet flow connector; and
a number of outflow connectors attached to and selectively receiving flow from said multi-position control valve;
whereby said outflow connectors may be swiveled to any convenient circumferential position around said swivel inlet flow connector during attachment of said swivel inlet flow connector to said water supply source, and water from said water supply source is distributed to selected outflow connectors by suitable positioning of said multi-position valve.
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Abstract
A T-shaped flow divider for use in watering and irrigating systems, with a swivel inflow connector, and a four-position three-hole ball control valve to direct the outflow to one or other or both of the T-arm outflow connectors, or to close off flow completely. The swivel feature permits the outflow connectors to swivel to any convenient circumferential location while the inflow connector is attached to a water supply source. This obviates the need for complete dismantling of rigid systems with 2-way valves for maintenance or changes in the system. Further, the 4-way control valve permits the accurate design of extended irrigation systems, particularly for irregular areas. One version of the flow divider has female threads on the swivel inlet flow connector for attaching to hose bibs and the like, with male threads on the outflow connectors.
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9 Claims
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1. A flow divider for use in watering and irrigation systems, attachable to a water supply source, said flow divider comprising:
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a swivel inlet flow connector attachable to a water supply source; a multi-position control valve attached to and receiving flow from said swivel inlet flow connector; and a number of outflow connectors attached to and selectively receiving flow from said multi-position control valve; whereby said outflow connectors may be swiveled to any convenient circumferential position around said swivel inlet flow connector during attachment of said swivel inlet flow connector to said water supply source, and water from said water supply source is distributed to selected outflow connectors by suitable positioning of said multi-position valve. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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