Irrigation Pipe Adapter Mounting for High-Pressure Leak Resistance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current irrigation systems face issues with ensuring tight connections between flexible pipes and adapters, particularly under strong water pressure, which can lead to detachment and leaks.
Innovation Solution
A system featuring a fitting with an externally threaded shank and widened base, secured by a first ring nut, and a tool for easy insertion and tightening, along with a second ring nut on the adapter for secure attachment, ensuring tightness even under high pressure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual attachment of fitting and adapter is used, then the system is simple to assemble, but the tightness is not guaranteed and there is a risk of detachment under strong water pressure
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into distinct components: a fitting with an externally threaded shank, a widened base for insertion into the flexible pipe, a first ring nut for securing the fitting to the pipe, and a second ring nut on the adapter for connecting the adapter to the fitting. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function reliably while maintaining overall system simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The fitting is pre-equipped with an externally threaded shank and the adapter has a second ring nut already attached. This preliminary preparation enables quick and reliable assembly by eliminating the need for complex field modifications or multiple adjustment steps during installation.
2Productivity
If manual hand tightening is required, then the mounting system can be simple, but the mounting process becomes time-consuming and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The invention replaces manual hand tightening with a tool-based mechanical tightening system. A specialized tool engages with the externally threaded shank of the fitting and applies controlled mechanical force to tighten the first ring nut securely against the flexible pipe, ensuring reliable attachment without excessive manual effort or time.
3Reliability
If simple adapter connection is used, then the system is easy to install, but the connection may detach under strong water pressure
Solution Approach 1:
The fitting incorporates a widened base that is curved or bulbous in shape, designed to be inserted into a corresponding hole in the flexible pipe. This curved geometry provides mechanical interlocking and distributes stress evenly, preventing detachment under water pressure while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through standard molding processes.
Data Source
AI summary
A system for mounting an adapter on a main flexible pipe for connecting a branch pipe is described, including a fitting having an externally threaded shank and a widened base which can be inserted in a hole of the pipe and can be fixed by a first ring nut screwed on the threaded shank, wherein the system includes a tool for inserting the fitting in the hole and for tightening the first ring nut, and wherein on the adapter a second ring nut is provided for fixing the adapter to the fitting.