Watering Devices TRIZ Cases

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Recesses near the straw tip create secondary intake paths, keeping smoothies and milkshakes flowing when chunks block the main opening.

A nested planter fountain uses middle-bowl water level and bowl spacing to control soil watering while combining fountain display and plant care.

Friction between the pulled seat cover and an internal scent reservoir releases fragrance through the retainer opening during dispensing.

Integrated flow switching and flow control in one valve block cuts HVAC piping, refrigerant volume, leakage risk, and installation time.

An internal perforated pole and stabilizing braces keep cascading plant pots steady on rigid surfaces while delivering water through the stand.

Weather-forecast and sensor-driven fluid deposition activates deicing before buildup, improving reliability while avoiding unnecessary fluid use.

A detachable wheel frame lets an irrigation motor pump stay mobile for transport while enabling lower-cost stage IV engine use.

Weather forecasts and sensor feedback trigger roof deicer fluid only when needed, improving ice dam prevention and fluid efficiency.

A reversible offset hub lets one molded irrigation pivot wheel fit drive discs with different gearbox offsets while keeping attachment secure.

H-bridge waveform generation from a DC supply cuts irrigation solenoid power use while maintaining reliable valve actuation.

Rigid ring-mounted lugs replace pneumatic tires to improve soft-soil traction, wheel durability, and maintenance in center pivot irrigation.

Connection hubs and securing rails add sensors, lights, and solar panels along irrigation spans without wire splicing, weakness, or data noise.

Angle sensing, gripping, and actuator control keep the irrigation conduit aligned and tensioned for uniform crop input coverage.

Irrigation water drives a turbine and regulator to charge onboard batteries, enabling autonomous field devices without battery replacement.

A plunger-driven filter clears debris inside sprayer screens during operation, reducing clog-related flow loss and manual cleaning.

A translating plunger clears debris from the sprayer filter screen to maintain fluid flow, reduce downtime, and support continuous nozzle operation.

A ring wheel with ribbed lugs, rubber overlays, and scalloped rim features improves soft-soil traction, cuts rutting, and avoids tire air loss.

A controlled standby liquid position in the pipe keeps discharge timing consistent across suction modes, improving substrate processing uniformity.

Irrigation flow drives a hydroelectric turbine and regulator to recharge field batteries, avoiding device removal for power maintenance.

Echelon-shaped teeth lower drip emitter flow while keeping a larger flow path to reduce particle clogging and maintain consistent water delivery.

Water pressure drives an O-ring against the saddle's annular seal face, enabling tool-free riser installation while maintaining a leak-free connection.

Curved concave edges and recessed grip regions help irrigation fittings insert into and remove from drip tubes with less handling effort.

A hemispherical joint lets irrigation pipe sections rotate and shift to absorb torsion and misalignment, reducing stress and joint damage.

Flexible joints and shortened end segments keep receptacle spacing uniform across spans, reducing irrigation dead zones and connection wear.

Multi-source sensor, UAV, and satellite data are turned into field-level predictive models that improve irrigation control and reduce reliance on operator intuition.

A band brake adds continuous friction to an irrigation drive shaft, preventing coasting on slopes and keeping tower alignment stable.

A coaxial tubular valve and variable annular passage stabilize liquid pressure while flushing sand and impurities to reduce vibration and water hammer.

A hemispherical cavity joint lets adjacent irrigation pipes rotate and shift under ground variation, cutting torsional stress and wear.

Planar grip regions and barbed protrusions help irrigation fittings insert into and remove from drip tubes with less handling effort.

When autonomous travel drifts off the target route, the vehicle stops, returns to the route, and resumes work without operator intervention.

A mixed four-direction and restricted spray path lets one vehicle cover multiple crop rows without straddling each row, improving spraying efficiency.

A barbed annular coupler secures tubing with easier insertion and a fluid-tight seal while reducing extra sealing parts and connector cost.

Water pressure compresses an O-ring against an annular saddle face, eliminating high axial force while keeping irrigation couplers leak-free.

A fitted bushing guides hook-and-recess pipe joints through multi-axial motion, cutting friction, wear, and erratic span movement.

Real-time water-use tracking and forecast-based schedule adjustment keep irrigation within volumetric budgets and reduce overuse costs.

A valve-integrated coupling lets irrigation robots connect and disconnect from water supplies automatically while reducing spillage.

Position-switch feedback lets mobile irrigation towers reverse only at set points and alerts remote users when faults block auto-reversal.

Dynamic irrigation plans use soil, weather, and vegetation data to deepen roots, cut water use, and improve lawn drought tolerance.

Parallel collapsible tubes distribute water across alternating furrows to limit pressure loss, overwatering, and uneven crop growth.

Real-time wind and field mapping adjust individual sprinklers to limit drift, reduce water waste, and improve irrigation accuracy.

A continuous outer tensile layer strengthens thin-walled irrigation pipe at stressed bonding and emitter areas while preserving flexibility.

Switching between four-direction and direction-limited spraying cuts travel distance while maintaining multi-row crop coverage.

Removable stabilizer arms reinforce threaded fluid couplings, preventing sideways dislocation and shielding connections from external disruption.

Real-time flow data lets the controller predict budget overruns and adjust irrigation to limit waste and account for non-irrigation use.

A single-fastener truss joint and shim-adjusted rods raise pipeline crown height while cutting irrigation assembly time and misalignment.

Switching between four-direction and direction-limited spray patterns cuts driving distance while maintaining row coverage in automated spraying.

A catalyst-tuned polyethylene composition raises ESCR and melt strength, helping drip irrigation pipes stay durable without losing processability.

Real-time UAV crop and soil surveys let pivot irrigation adjust zone watering and resource delivery to avoid overwatering and underwatering.

Indent-guided coupling pins lock the hose connector to the water socket, preventing sprinkler-driven loosening and reducing interface wear.

A single-fastener truss joint and shim-adjusted rods simplify irrigation assembly while enabling crown height adjustment and reducing racking.

A single-fastener truss joint with shims adjusts pipeline crown height while reducing assembly steps, misalignment, and fastener count.

Software scheduling uses irrigation plans and equipment location data to coordinate water, fertilizer, and pesticide applications without collisions.

Machine learning turns plant electrical signals into early stress detection, improving assessment confidence without adding sensors.

Multi-source sensor and climate data are turned into field-object predictive models to improve irrigation, fertilizer, and chemical decisions.

High-resolution overland flow and shallow water modeling captures subfield moisture and nutrient variation for better seeding, fertilizing, and irrigation.

A retractable hollow needle, drive mechanism, and sealing clamp simplify hose tapping while preventing accidental retraction.

Current waveform sensing verifies latching irrigation valve state without extra flow or pressure sensors, improving placement records and control.

Mounted spectrometers and environmental sensors turn irrigation machines into real-time field monitors for precise water and crop input decisions.

Segmented circular tubing with peripheral channels maintains even fluid flow while preventing kinking that obstructs internal area.

Staged filtration separates debris from irrigation water, reducing maintenance costs and equipment wear.

A vertical coupler on an irrigation swing arm raises and lowers to connect with access valves.