[특허]Flow control device and method for irrigation sprinklers

Flow control device and method for irrigation sprinklers 원문보기

IPC분류정보
국가/구분	United States(US) Patent 등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)	B05B-017/04 B05B-015/10 B05B-001/30
출원번호	US-0860199 (2010-08-20)
등록번호	US-8833672 (2014-09-16)
발명자 / 주소	Skripkar, Kenneth J. Arkalgud, Krishnadidya G. Palumbo, Gregory S.
출원인 / 주소	Rain Bird Corporation
대리인 / 주소	Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery, LLP
인용정보	피인용 횟수 : 0 인용 특허 : 112

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An irrigation sprinkler is provided having a nozzle and a flow control device for reducing fluid flow through the sprinkler when the nozzle is removed, such as might occur due to vandalism. The flow control device is coupled to the nozzle and is moveable between a first irrigating position and a second signaling position. In the first position, the sprinkler discharges fluid for irrigation. In the second position, the sprinkler discharges a reduced amount of fluid and signals that the nozzle has been removed and should be replaced. The flow control device also allows sufficient fluid flow for flushing debris out of the sprinkler when a flush cap is mounted to the sprinkler, instead of the nozzle.

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1. A sprinkler comprising: a stem having an inlet for receiving pressurized fluid for irrigation and an outlet;a nozzle releasably mounted to the outlet of the stem for discharging pressurized fluid from the sprinkler for irrigation; anda flow control having a seat and a valve component moveable relative to the seat and disposed in the stem, the valve component moveable longitudinally between a first irrigating position in which a first amount of fluid exits the stem through the outlet and a second signaling position in which a second, reduced amount of fluid exits the stem through the outlet;wherein the flow control is operatively coupled to the nozzle such that the valve component is in the first position in response to fluid flow when the nozzle is mounted to the stem and moves longitudinally to the second position in response to fluid flow when the nozzle is removed from the stem; andwherein the valve component defines a flow passage therethrough. 2. The sprinkler of claim 1 further comprising a filter disposed in the stem between the nozzle and the flow control. 3. The sprinkler of claim 2 wherein the filter provides a stop for the valve component when in the first position. 4. The sprinkler of claim 2 wherein the flow control further comprises a spacer for engagement with the filter and defining flow channels when engaging the filter. 5. The sprinkler of claim 1 wherein two flow paths exist when the valve component is in the second position, one flow path around the valve component in the stem and a second flow path through the flow passage of the stem. 6. The sprinkler of claim 1 wherein the flow passage has a predetermined cross-sectional area selected to reduce fluid loss for fluid exiting the sprinkler when the nozzle is removed but to provide sufficient flow for a stream of fluid exiting the sprinkler to signal removal of the nozzle. 7. The sprinkler of claim 1 wherein the valve component is in the shape of a hollow cylindrical shaft terminating in a hemispherical head, the flow passage extending through the shaft and the head. 8. The sprinkler of claim 7 wherein the hemispherical head includes an overmolded layer. 9. The sprinkler of claim 1 wherein the valve component engages the stem in the second position in response to fluid flow. 10. The sprinkler of claim 1 further comprising a flush cap that is releasably mounted on the stem in place of the nozzle, the flush cap allowing fluid to exit therefrom during initial pressurization to flush debris from the stem. 11. The sprinkler of claim 1 further comprising a pressure regulator in the stem for maintaining a relatively constant fluid pressure at the nozzle, the pressure regulator sized for reception of at least a portion of the flow control. 12. The sprinkler of claim 1 further comprising a housing and wherein the stem forms part of a riser assembly, the riser assembly having an extended position when pressurized for irrigation and a retracted position in the housing when not pressurized for irrigation. 13. The sprinkler of claim 1 further comprising a guide configured for reception of at least a portion of the valve component in at least the first position. 14. A sprinkler comprising: a stem having an inlet for receiving pressurized fluid for irrigation and an outlet;a nozzle releasably mounted to the outlet of the stem for discharging pressurized fluid from the sprinkler for irrigation; anda flow control disposed in the stem and moveable longitudinally between a first irrigating position in which a first amount of fluid exits the stem through the outlet and a second signaling position in which a second, reduced amount of fluid exits the stem through the outlet;wherein the flow control is operatively coupled to the nozzle such that the flow control is in the first position in response to fluid flow when the nozzle is mounted to the stem and moves longitudinally to the second position in response to fluid flow when the nozzle is removed from the stem;wherein the flow control engages the stem in the second position in response to fluid flow;wherein the flow control comprises a top portion for engagement with a nozzle mounting portion of the stem in the second position. 15. The sprinkler of claim 14 wherein the top portion is, at least in part, spherical or cylindrical in shape. 16. The sprinkler of claim 14 further comprising: a flush cap that is releasably mounted to the stem in place of the nozzle, the flush cap allowing fluid to exit therefrom during initial pressurization to flush debris from the stem. 17. The sprinkler of claim 16 wherein the flow control is moveable longitudinally in the stem in response to fluid flow between the first position in which a first amount of fluid exits the stem through the outlet and the second position in which a second, reduced amount of fluid exits the stem through the outlet. 18. The sprinkler of claim 17 wherein the flow control is operatively coupled to the nozzle such that the flow control is in the first position in response to fluid flow when the nozzle is mounted to the stem and moves longitudinally to the second position in response to fluid flow when the nozzle is removed from the stem. 19. The sprinkler of claim 18 further comprising a filter that provides a stop for the flow control when in the first position. 20. The sprinkler of claim 16 wherein the flow passage has a predetermined cross-sectional area selected to reduce fluid loss for fluid exiting the sprinkler when the nozzle is removed, to provide sufficient flow for a stream of fluid to signal removal of the nozzle, and to provide sufficient flow for flushing when the flush cap is mounted. 21. The sprinkler of claim 16 wherein the flush cap includes a flap that is responsive to fluid pressure to define an opening for flushing debris out of the stem during an initial pressurization. 22. A method of irrigation using an irrigation sprinkler, the sprinkler including a stem having an inlet for receiving pressurized fluid for irrigation and an outlet, and including a flow control having a seat and a valve component moveable relative to the seat and disposed in the stem, the valve component moveable longitudinally in response to fluid flow between a first position and a second position, the valve component defining a flow passage extending therethrough, the method comprising: releasably mounting a nozzle and a filter to the stem;transmitting pressurized fluid flow through the stem;causing the valve component to move to the first position for irrigation; andcausing the valve component to move to the second position and a stream of fluid to flow through the flow passage and exit the sprinkler for signaling removal of the nozzle. 23. The method of claim 22 further comprising: releasably mounting a flush cap to the stem;transmitting pressurized fluid through the stem; andcausing the valve component to move to the second position for flushing debris out of the sprinkler.

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