In-ground Water Distribution Assembly with Pressure Regulator
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current watering systems for agricultural and gardening applications often waste water due to inefficient distribution, as they may deliver water to areas without root systems, and require complex settings and maintenance, making them economically inefficient and costly.
Innovation Solution
An in-ground water distribution assembly that includes a ground water capture cup, vertical support risers, a water pressure flow regulator, and a half-round or rectangular shield to direct water flow, preventing water from seeping into the soil and ensuring it reaches the root systems efficiently.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of substance
If traditional watering systems are used to distribute water over crops, then water can be delivered to general areas, but water is wasted by being directed to ground without root systems
Solution Approach 1:
The watering system is segmented into multiple emitters spaced along the drip line, with each emitter serving a specific zone. This segmentation allows water to be distributed to specific areas with root systems rather than general areas, preventing water waste while maintaining ease of operation through modular installation
Solution Approach 2:
The drip line acts as an intermediary between the water source and the plant roots, delivering water directly to the root zone through emitters. This intermediary mechanism ensures water reaches the root systems efficiently without requiring complex user intervention or adjustment
2Loss of substance
If smart sensor technologies are added to regulate watering, then water conservation improves, but system complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses the plant's own root system and soil moisture conditions as natural regulators, eliminating the need for external sensors and control systems. Water is delivered through the drip line to the root zone, and the plant's natural water uptake mechanisms self-regulate the watering process, achieving water conservation without added complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts and eliminates the complex smart sensor timing system from the watering setup, achieving water conservation through the simpler drip line mechanism that delivers water directly to roots. This removes unnecessary complexity while maintaining effective water management
3Quantity of substance
If water is delivered through channels or piping on the ground, then water can be distributed over crops, but water pressure and flow control become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses hydraulic principles through the drip line piping buried in the ground, which utilizes water pressure and gravity to distribute water through emitters. This hydraulic approach simplifies flow regulation compared to surface channels, as the buried piping naturally directs water flow without complex regulation mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The drip line is buried underground rather than placed on the surface, moving the water distribution system to a different dimensional space. This underground placement simplifies flow control by eliminating surface interference and allows water to be distributed through the soil profile naturally, reducing the complexity of flow regulation
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The assembly effectively conserves water by directing it to the root systems, reducing waste and optimizing soak time, while being easy to set up and maintain, using readily available components.
Implementation Method 1
a water pressure flow regulator having an inline feeder nozzle, an internal volume, and an egress pressure valve mechanism, the flow regulator connected to the vertical feeder tube at top center of the assembly
Implementation Method 2
a location spike fitted to the bottom of the ground water capture cup at proximal center of the cup bottom, the location spike extending downward orthogonally from the bottom of the capture cup
Implementation Method 3
at least one vertical barrier rotatably seated on the top rim of the capture cup, the barrier functioning as a shield to prevent ground water progression through soil, loam, or other ground medium past the inside wall thereof
Data Source
AI summary
An in-ground water distribution assembly includes a ground water capture cup with a top rim defining an open end, a location spike fitted to the bottom of the ground water capture cup, the location spike extending downward orthogonally from the bottom of the capture cup, a plurality of vertical support risers connected or seated in riser seats distributed about the inside wall of the capture cup, the vertical risers extending upward and at angle inward toward center of the capture cup and fitted to a vertical feeder tube, and a water pressure flow regulator having an inline feeder nozzle and an egress pressure valve mechanism connected to the feeder tube at top center of the assembly.