Fluid Dispensing Adapter for Extended Reach and Sprayer Compatibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fluid dispensing systems for garden watering have limited reach and compatibility issues with various sprayers and handles, restricting their application and effectiveness.
Innovation Solution
A fluid dispensing system that includes an adapter with a twist-safe connection nipple, a hose, a fluid regulator valve, and a clamp, allowing for extension with an elongated member, which can connect with various handles and provide adjustable height, ensuring compatibility and increased reach.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stress or pressure
If the sprayer inlet is designed with a predefined length to maintain fluid pressure, then the pressure stability is improved, but the reach of the system is limited by the user's arm length
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into separate functional components: the sprayer unit with pressure-maintaining inlet, the elongated member for extended reach, and the adapter that connects them. This segmentation allows the pressure-stable inlet to remain a fixed length while the overall system reach is extended through the detachable elongated member.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter acts as an intermediary component between the sprayer inlet and the elongated member. It maintains the pressure-stable connection from the inlet while providing the interface to attach the extended reach component, thus mediating between pressure stability and extended reach requirements.
2Reliability
If the sprayer and fluid supply tube are designed to match one another for coupling, then the connection reliability is improved, but the compatibility with various sprayers and handles is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter is designed with universal adaptability to connect with various sprayer types and handle configurations. It provides multiple connection interfaces that can accommodate different coupling mechanisms (threads, bayonet, quick-connect), making a single adapter design compatible with multiple sprayer systems while maintaining reliable connections.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter incorporates adjustable or variable parameters in its design, such as adjustable connection angles, interchangeable coupling mechanisms, or flexible mounting positions, allowing it to adapt to different sprayer and handle configurations while maintaining secure and reliable connections across various applications.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a fluid dispensing system (100) like a garden watering tool. More particularly relates to an adapter (106) for the fluid dispensing system (100). The adapter (106) includes a body portion (126). The body portion (126) includes a first end (124) configured to be detachably connected to an opening (122) of an elongated member (102) of the fluid dispensing system (100). The body portion (126) further includes a second end (136) opposite to the first end (124), the second end (136) configured to be sealingly connected to a fluid outlet device (108) of the fluid dispensing system (100). The body portion (126) further includes at least one inlet portion (142) defining a passage (144) extending till the second end (136) of the body portion (126). A hose (112) is fluidly connected to the inlet portion (142) for supplying fluid through the passage (144) to the fluid outlet device (108).