公开(公告)号：US08925837B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-06

申请号：US12952369

申请日：2010-11-23

申请人： Samuel C. Walker ,  Steven Brian Hunnicutt

发明人： Samuel C. Walker ,  Steven Brian Hunnicutt

IPC分类号： B05B1/26 ,  B05B1/30 ,  B05B1/32 ,  B44D5/10 ,  B05B3/00 ,  B05B3/04

CPC分类号： B05B1/304 ,  B05B3/003 ,  B05B3/0486

摘要： A variable arc sprinkler head or nozzle may be set to numerous positions to adjust the arcuate span of the sprinkler. The sprinkler head includes an arc adjustment valve having two portions that helically engage each other to define an opening that may be adjusted at the top of the sprinkler to a desired arcuate length. The arcuate length may be adjusted by pressing down and rotating a deflector to directly actuate the valve. The sprinkler head may include a lock-out feature to prevent adjustment. A method of irrigation is also provided involving moving the deflector between an arc adjustment position and an operational, irrigation position. The sprinkler head may also include a flow rate adjustment valve that may be adjusted by actuation of an outer wall of the sprinkler. Rotation of the outer wall causes a flow control member to move axially to or away from an inlet.

摘要翻译： 可变弧喷头或喷嘴可以设置到多个位置以调节喷洒器的弓形跨度。 喷头包括一个电弧调节阀，它具有两个部分，这两个部分螺旋地彼此接合，以限定一个开口，该开口可以在喷洒器的顶部调整到所需的弓形长度。 可以通过按下并旋转偏转器来直接致动阀来调节弓形长度。 喷洒头可以包括防止调节的锁定特征。 还提供了一种冲洗方法，包括使偏转器在电弧调节位置和可操作的灌溉位置之间移动。 喷洒头还可以包括可以通过致动喷洒器的外壁来调节的流量调节阀。 外壁的旋转使得流动控制构件轴向移动或远离入口。

公开(公告)号：US20110121097A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-26

申请号：US12952369

申请日：2010-11-23

申请人： Samuel C. Walker ,  Steven Brian Hunnicutt

发明人： Samuel C. Walker ,  Steven Brian Hunnicutt

IPC分类号： B05B3/04

CPC分类号： B05B1/304 ,  B05B3/003 ,  B05B3/0486

摘要： A variable arc sprinkler head or nozzle may be set to numerous positions to adjust the arcuate span of the sprinkler. The sprinkler head includes an arc adjustment valve having two portions that helically engage each other to define an opening that may be adjusted at the top of the sprinkler to a desired arcuate length. The arcuate length may be adjusted by pressing down and rotating a deflector to directly actuate the valve. The sprinkler head may include a lock-out feature to prevent adjustment. A method of irrigation is also provided involving moving the deflector between an arc adjustment position and an operational, irrigation position. The sprinkler head may also include a flow rate adjustment valve that may be adjusted by actuation of an outer wall of the sprinkler. Rotation of the outer wall causes a flow control member to move axially to or away from an inlet.

摘要翻译： 可变弧喷头或喷嘴可以设置到多个位置以调节喷洒器的弓形跨度。 喷头包括一个电弧调节阀，它具有两个部分，这两个部分螺旋地彼此接合，以限定一个开口，该开口可以在喷洒器的顶部调整到所需的弓形长度。 可以通过按下并旋转偏转器来直接致动阀来调节弓形长度。 喷洒头可以包括防止调节的锁定特征。 还提供了一种冲洗方法，包括使偏转器在电弧调节位置和可操作的灌溉位置之间移动。 喷洒头还可以包括可以通过致动喷洒器的外壁来调节的流量调节阀。 外壁的旋转使得流动控制构件轴向移动或远离入口。

公开(公告)号：US20120061489A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-15

申请号：US13300946

申请日：2011-11-21

申请人： Steven Brian Hunnicutt ,  Samuel C. Walker ,  Rowshan Jahan

发明人： Steven Brian Hunnicutt ,  Samuel C. Walker ,  Rowshan Jahan

IPC分类号： B05B3/04

CPC分类号： B05B3/021 ,  B05B1/304 ,  B05B3/003 ,  B05B3/0486

摘要： A variable arc sprinkler may be set to numerous positions along a continuum to adjust the arcuate span of the sprinkler. The sprinkler includes a nozzle body and a valve sleeve that helically engage each other to define an arcuate slot that may be adjusted at the top of the sprinkler to a desired arcuate span. The sprinkler may include a flow rate adjustment device that may be adjusted by actuation or rotation of an outer wall portion of the sprinkler. Rotation of the outer wall portion may cause a throttle control member to move axially to or away from an inlet, or may cause one or more restrictor elements to open or close, to control the flow rate of the sprinkler.

摘要翻译： 可变弧喷头可以沿着连续体设置到多个位置，以调整喷洒器的弓形跨度。 喷洒器包括一个喷嘴体和一个阀套，它们彼此螺旋啮合以形成可以在喷洒器顶部调整到所需弓形跨度的弧形槽。 喷洒器可以包括可以通过喷洒器的外壁部分的致动或旋转来调节的流量调节装置。 外壁部分的旋转可以导致节气门控制构件轴向移动或远离入口，或者可以使一个或多个节流元件打开或关闭，以控制喷洒器的流速。

公开(公告)号：US20100090024A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-15

申请号：US12248644

申请日：2008-10-09

申请人： Steven Brian Hunnicutt ,  Samuel C. Walker ,  Rowshan Jahan

发明人： Steven Brian Hunnicutt ,  Samuel C. Walker ,  Rowshan Jahan

IPC分类号： B05B15/10

CPC分类号： B05B3/021 ,  B05B1/304 ,  B05B3/003 ,  B05B3/0486

摘要： A variable arc sprinkler may be set to numerous positions along a continuum to adjust the arcuate span of the sprinkler. The sprinkler includes a nozzle body and a valve sleeve that helically engage each other to define an arcuate slot that may be adjusted at the top of the sprinkler to a desired arcuate span. The sprinkler may include a flow rate adjustment device that may be adjusted by actuation or rotation of an outer wall portion of the sprinkler. Rotation of the outer wall portion may cause a throttle control member to move axially to or away from an inlet, or may cause one or more restrictor elements to open or close, to control the flow rate of the sprinkler.

摘要翻译： 可变弧喷头可以沿着连续体设置到多个位置，以调整喷洒器的弓形跨度。 喷洒器包括一个喷嘴体和一个阀套，它们彼此螺旋啮合以形成可以在喷洒器顶部调整到所需弓形跨度的弧形槽。 喷洒器可以包括可以通过喷洒器的外壁部分的致动或旋转来调节的流量调节装置。 外壁部分的旋转可以导致节气门控制构件轴向移动或远离入口，或者可以使一个或多个节流元件打开或关闭，以控制喷洒器的流速。

公开(公告)号：US08789768B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-29

申请号：US13300946

申请日：2011-11-21

申请人： Steven Brian Hunnicutt ,  Samuel C. Walker ,  Rowshan Jahan

发明人： Steven Brian Hunnicutt ,  Samuel C. Walker ,  Rowshan Jahan

IPC分类号： B05B3/04

CPC分类号： B05B3/021 ,  B05B1/304 ,  B05B3/003 ,  B05B3/0486

摘要： A variable arc sprinkler may be set to numerous positions along a continuum to adjust the arcuate span of the sprinkler. The sprinkler includes a nozzle body and a valve sleeve that helically engage each other to define an arcuate slot that may be adjusted at the top of the sprinkler to a desired arcuate span. The sprinkler may include a flow rate adjustment device that may be adjusted by actuation or rotation of an outer wall portion of the sprinkler. Rotation of the outer wall portion may cause a throttle control member to move axially to or away from an inlet, or may cause one or more restrictor elements to open or close, to control the flow rate of the sprinkler.

摘要翻译： 可变弧喷头可以沿着连续体设置到多个位置，以调整喷洒器的弓形跨度。 喷洒器包括一个喷嘴体和一个阀套，它们彼此螺旋啮合以形成可以在喷洒器顶部调整到所需弓形跨度的弧形槽。 喷洒器可以包括可以通过喷洒器的外壁部分的致动或旋转来调节的流量调节装置。 外壁部分的旋转可以导致节气门控制构件轴向移动或远离入口，或者可以使一个或多个节流元件打开或关闭，以控制喷洒器的流速。

公开(公告)号：US08074897B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-13

申请号：US12248644

申请日：2008-10-09

申请人： Steven Brian Hunnicutt ,  Samuel C. Walker ,  Rowshan Jahan

发明人： Steven Brian Hunnicutt ,  Samuel C. Walker ,  Rowshan Jahan

IPC分类号： B05B3/04

CPC分类号： B05B3/021 ,  B05B1/304 ,  B05B3/003 ,  B05B3/0486

摘要： A variable arc sprinkler may be set to numerous positions along a continuum to adjust the arcuate span of the sprinkler. The sprinkler includes a nozzle body and a valve sleeve that helically engage each other to define an arcuate slot that may be adjusted at the top of the sprinkler to a desired arcuate span. The sprinkler may include a flow rate adjustment device that may be adjusted by actuation or rotation of an outer wall portion of the sprinkler. Rotation of the outer wall portion may cause a throttle control member to move axially to or away from an inlet, or may cause one or more restrictor elements to open or close, to control the flow rate of the sprinkler.

摘要翻译： 可变弧喷头可以沿着连续体设置到多个位置，以调整喷洒器的弓形跨度。 喷洒器包括一个喷嘴体和一个阀套，它们彼此螺旋啮合以形成可以在喷洒器顶部调整到所需弓形跨度的弧形槽。 喷洒器可以包括可以通过喷洒器的外壁部分的致动或旋转来调节的流量调节装置。 外壁部分的旋转可以导致节气门控制构件轴向移动或远离入口，或者可以使一个或多个节流元件打开或关闭，以控制喷洒器的流速。

公开(公告)号：US08740177B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-03

申请号：US13250459

申请日：2011-09-30

申请人： Samuel C. Walker

发明人： Samuel C. Walker

IPC分类号： F16K31/12

CPC分类号： F16K31/402 ,  F16K7/17

摘要： An irrigation valve has a valve body with an inlet passage, an outlet passage, and a valve seat intermediate the inlet passage and the outlet passage. A diaphragm includes a valve seat engaging portion that cooperates with the valve seat to control flow through the valve. The valve seat and the valve seat engaging portion of the diaphragm are offset relative to the inlet passage to improve flow through the valve to reduce pressure and energy loss.

摘要翻译： 冲洗阀具有阀体，其具有入口通道，出口通道和位于入口通道和出口通道之间的阀座。 隔膜包括与阀座配合以控制通过阀的流量的阀座接合部分。 隔膜的阀座和阀座接合部分相对于入口通道偏移以改善通过阀的流动，以减少压力和能量损失。

公开(公告)号：US20100301142A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-02

申请号：US12475242

申请日：2009-05-29

申请人： Steven B. Hunnicutt ,  Samuel C. Walker

发明人： Steven B. Hunnicutt ,  Samuel C. Walker

IPC分类号： B05B1/32

CPC分类号： B05B1/304 ,  B05B3/003 ,  B05B3/0486

摘要： A variable arc sprinkler head or nozzle may be set to numerous positions to adjust the arcuate span of the sprinkler. The sprinkler head includes an arc adjustment valve having two portions that helically engage each other to define an opening that may be adjusted at the top of the sprinkler to a desired arcuate length. The arcuate length may be adjusted by pressing down and rotating a deflector to directly actuate the valve without the need for a hand tool. A method of irrigation is also provided involving moving the deflector between an arc adjustment position and an operational, irrigation position. The sprinkler head may also include a flow rate adjustment valve that may be adjusted by actuation or rotation of an outer wall portion of the sprinkler. Rotation of the outer wall portion causes a flow control member to move axially to or away from an inlet.

摘要翻译： 可变弧喷头或喷嘴可以设置到多个位置以调节喷洒器的弓形跨度。 喷头包括一个电弧调节阀，它具有两个部分，这两个部分螺旋地彼此接合，以限定一个开口，该开口可以在喷洒器的顶部调整到所需的弓形长度。 可以通过按压和旋转偏转器来直接致动阀而不需要手动工具来调节弓形长度。 还提供了一种冲洗方法，包括使偏转器在电弧调节位置和可操作的灌溉位置之间移动。 喷洒头还可以包括可以通过喷洒器的外壁部分的致动或旋转来调节的流量调节阀。 外壁部分的旋转导致流动控制构件轴向移动或远离入口。

公开(公告)号：US20090188988A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-30

申请号：US12418057

申请日：2009-04-03

申请人： Samuel C. Walker ,  Rowshan Jahan

发明人： Samuel C. Walker ,  Rowshan Jahan

IPC分类号： B05B17/00 ,  B05B1/26

CPC分类号： B05B1/265 ,  B05B1/267 ,  B05B1/30 ,  B05B1/3013 ,  B05B1/3073 ,  B05B1/3086 ,  B05B15/74

摘要： A spray nozzle and method are provided in which fluid flow through the nozzle is inverted and in which a portion of a nozzle body may be rotatable adjusted to distribute water in a desired arc of coverage. Water first flows upwardly through the nozzle body, into an adjustable arcuate chamber defined by a helical interface in the nozzle body, is inverted, and is redirected downwardly through the nozzle body. Water may flow upwardly through a first set of flow passages and downwardly through a second set of flow passages. Water is directed downwardly against a distribution surface having an uneven surface profile for improved water distribution to terrain near to and distant from the nozzle. The water is directed downwardly against the distribution surface in the nozzle body and outwardly to surrounding terrain. The flow passages may be adapted to provide a matched precipitation rate for nozzles with different throw radiuses.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种喷嘴和方法，其中通过喷嘴的流体流动被反转，并且其中喷嘴体的一部分可以被旋转地调节以将水分散在期望的覆盖范围内。 首先，水首先通过喷嘴体向上流动，进入由喷嘴主体中的螺旋界面限定的可调弧形腔室中，并被向下转过喷嘴体。 水可以向上流过第一组流动通道并向下流过第二组流动通道。 水被向下指向具有不平坦表面轮廓的分布表面，用于改善水分布到靠近和远离喷嘴的地形。 水被向下指向喷嘴体内的分布表面并向外指向周围的地形。 流动通道可以适于为具有不同投射半径的喷嘴提供匹配的沉淀速率。

公开(公告)号：US20080169363A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-17

申请号：US11622772

申请日：2007-01-12

申请人： Samuel C. Walker

发明人： Samuel C. Walker

IPC分类号： B05B1/26 ,  B05B15/04 ,  B05B3/14 ,  B05B1/00

CPC分类号： B05B1/265 ,  B05B1/14 ,  B05B1/262 ,  B05B1/3026 ,  B05B15/40 ,  Y10S239/01

摘要： A variable arc sprinkler nozzle is provided for distribution of water through nearly any adjustable arcuate span. The nozzle includes one or more arcuate slots formed by the helical engagement of spiral surfaces of a deflector and a nozzle body. A user may rotate a portion of the nozzle body to select the arcuate span of the one or more slots. A matched precipitation rate feature is adjustable to proportion the amount of water directed to the deflector depending on the extent of the arcuate span. Further, edge fins on the deflector and nozzle body channel water flow at the two edges of the distribution arc to increase the throw radius and to provide fairly uniform water distribution at the edges of the arc.

摘要翻译： 提供可变弧喷头，用于通过几乎任何可调节的弧形跨度分配水。 喷嘴包括由偏转器的螺旋形表面和喷嘴体的螺旋形接合形成的一个或多个弓形槽。 用户可以旋转喷嘴主体的一部分以选择一个或多个槽的弓形跨度。 匹配的降水率特征是可调节的，以根据弓形跨度的程度与导向器的水量成比例。 此外，偏转器和喷嘴体通道上的边缘水流在分布弧的两个边缘处流动，以增加投掷半径并且在弧的边缘处提供相当均匀的水分布。