In-ground Water Distribution Assembly with Directional Shields
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current watering systems for agricultural and landscaping often result in water wastage due to inefficient distribution, as they lack precise control over lateral water direction and stability, leading to water being directed to areas without root systems, thereby reducing the amount of water available to plants with established root systems.
Innovation Solution
A ground water distribution assembly featuring an annular capture cup with a conical profile, a location spike, and interlockable semi-annular water shields that allow for granular directional control of water distribution without compromising stability, preventing downward and lateral water progression, and connecting to a water feeder line for efficient water delivery.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of substance
If traditional watering systems are used, then water distribution coverage is achieved, but water is directed to areas without root systems causing water wastage
Solution Approach 1:
The watering system is segmented into multiple functional components: capture cups positioned at specific depths, shield sections for directional control, and feeder tubes for water delivery. This segmentation allows precise control over water distribution zones, ensuring water is directed only to areas with plant root systems while preventing wastage in areas without roots.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements local quality control by positioning capture cups and shield sections at specific locations and orientations. Each capture cup can be independently positioned and shielded to target specific plant zones, allowing water to be distributed according to local plant needs rather than uniform coverage, thereby reducing water wastage in unwanted areas.
2Measurement precision
If water shields are made shorter for granular control, then directional precision is improved, but stability and security of the shield structure deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The shield structure is segmented into multiple sections that can be independently positioned and secured. Each shield section can be made shorter for precise directional control while being individually anchored to the capture cup structure, maintaining overall stability through distributed securing points rather than relying on a single long shield structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The shield structure utilizes vertical dimensionality by extending shields upward from the capture cup rim, creating a three-dimensional configuration. This vertical extension provides additional anchoring points and structural support, allowing shorter horizontal shield sections to maintain stability through their vertical engagement with the capture cup structure.
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AI summary
A water distribution assembly includes a water capture cup adapted to hold a volume of water, the capture cup including an open recess disposed centrally thereon extending upward into the internal volume thereof, a location spike having a fin configuration, the location spike having a bottom portion and a top portion, the top portion culminating at a central stem, the bottom and top portion separated by a flange, the location spike fitted into the recess of the capture cup extending orthogonally below and above the bottom of the capture cup, and a water regulator with a central emitter valve disposed centrally above the capture cup, the regulator cup connected to a water inlet line via a feed stem and to a vertical feeder tube below center, the feeder tube extending downward and connected at the remaining end over the central stem of the location spike.