Watering Devices TRIZ Cases

A spring-loaded mechanical coupling lets irrigation robots connect and disconnect from water supplies automatically while limiting spillage.

A server-driven irrigation schedule uses root depth, soil traits, and weather data to deepen grass roots, improve drought tolerance, and cut water waste.

Hydraulic valve actuation and diverted low-pressure sampling enable automated fertigation control and in-line water quality testing with lower power use.

Machine learning combines UAV, satellite, soil, crop, and climate data to predict field zones and guide more efficient irrigation and input use.

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

A convex flexible membrane molded into the emitter body cuts assembly steps while regulating drip flow across pressure changes.

Soil sensors and AI predict 5-day water potential by field to improve irrigation timing, cut water waste, and lower monitoring cost.

Pivoting clamp arms with locking elements prevent detachment and enable balanced single-nut tightening with easy nut access.

Plastic deformation of fastening webs secures components to fluid lines without soldering or laser welding, cutting attachment time and cost.

Separating load-bearing structure from water piping lets centre-pivot irrigation use polymer pipes to resist salt-water corrosion and lower cost.

An annular passage damps chamber inflow to curb water hammer and vibration, while an inclined surface clears sand and debris.

A bimodal HDPE blend improves melt flow for thinner microirrigation drip tapes while maintaining tensile strength and ESCR.

Image-based feature recognition adjusts mower travel and rotor speed to maintain cutting quality under blade wear and changing grass conditions.

One water source is split into independently controlled outlets, simplifying garden hose routing and direct flow adjustment at the valve.

Soil water potential sensors and AI forecasts predict irrigation needs up to 5 days ahead, cutting water waste while protecting crop health.

Mechanical perturbation sensing compares live irrigation zone signatures with intact profiles to detect valve, conduit, and electrical faults.

A low-friction unitary bushing replaces grease in irrigation swivel bearings, preventing leakage, reducing damage, and easing maintenance.

Real-time water usage tracking predicts budget overruns and automatically adjusts irrigation timing and delivery to conserve water and reduce costs.

Sensor-driven watering plans adjust to root depth and soil moisture to deepen roots, cut runoff, and reduce landscape water use.

Multi-source sensor, UAV, and satellite data are turned into field-zone predictive models for real-time irrigation and input decisions.

Image-based judging tracks cut results and blade condition in an autonomous mower, enabling timely maintenance and adaptive cutting control.

Inclination and work-height data are used to correct tool offset, keeping work vehicles aligned with elevated targets on sloped ground.

A shaped coiled wire weight stabilizes inverted sprinkler assemblies, reducing movement and misalignment without adding complex parts.

Remote controller logic stores drive values and applies motor signals to realign irrigation towers faster and avoid structural damage.

A bimodal HDPE formulation balances melt flow and crack resistance to extrude thinner microirrigation tapes without losing strength.

A polymer valve support and wire-harness power distribution replace PCBs to cut weight, cost, and assembly complexity in transmission actuation.

A single threaded housing combines decoder circuitry and the valve coil to cut wiring clutter and speed irrigation control installation.

A modular robot combines path planning, material handling, and interchangeable tools to automate mowing, spraying, fertilizing, and leaf collection.

A pre-flexed elastomeric washer prevents inlet-pressure flow spikes by dynamically shrinking the orifice to keep sprinkler flow more constant.

A sealed housing, locking lid, and stable base keep sprinkler valves clean, block wildlife entry, and simplify installation and maintenance.

Modular nozzle arrays create a broad, uniform water barrier that cuts water waste and helps block embers and radiant heat near structures.

A high-strength outer tensile strip reinforces thin-walled irrigation pipe, reducing damage at emitter bonds and during installation.

A collapsible one-piece liner with a flexible flange cuts connection leaks, eases irrigation pipe installation, and reduces thermal expansion stress.

High-resolution elevation, overland flow, and kinematic wave calculations improve subfield moisture and nutrient prediction for field-level input control.

A multi-taper self-piercing barb eases emitter installation by cutting one hose wall, limiting penetration depth, and reducing insertion force.

An impeller, gear train, and latch shut flow after a set volume passes, replacing time-based water metering with accurate usage control.

Field mapping and wind feedback let individual sprinklers adjust pressure and nozzle settings to correct drift and application errors.

RTK-corrected GPS and linear regression keep irrigation drive towers on a calculated center line, reducing stress and alignment lag.