Rotary driven sprinkler with multiple nozzle ring
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1. A nozzle unit for installation in a sprinkler comprising:
- a base member extending arcuately and vertically in the nozzle unit;
a nozzle having a flow passage through which water exits the sprinkler,wherein the nozzle projects from the base with a longitudinal axis of the flow passage at an angle in a vertical plane which defines an elevation angle for water flow exiting the sprinkler; and
a flexible diaphragm area which forms a junction between the nozzle and base member whereby the elevation angle for the nozzle can be changed by flexing the diaphragm.
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Abstract
A rotary drive sprinkler having a multiplicity of nozzles which can be changed at any time. The nozzle assembly can have a cylindrical housing having a plurality of nozzles to rotate against a cylindrical housing assembly can have a cylindrical cavity at its outer portion receiving a flexible nozzle strip for directing flow from a nozzle housing. A nozzle sleeve, or ring, having a plurality of exit nozzles around the outside of the nozzle assembly can be rotated about an inner housing.
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1. A nozzle unit for installation in a sprinkler comprising:
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a base member extending arcuately and vertically in the nozzle unit; a nozzle having a flow passage through which water exits the sprinkler, wherein the nozzle projects from the base with a longitudinal axis of the flow passage at an angle in a vertical plane which defines an elevation angle for water flow exiting the sprinkler; and a flexible diaphragm area which forms a junction between the nozzle and base member whereby the elevation angle for the nozzle can be changed by flexing the diaphragm. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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