Irrigation Stake With Bendable Pipe For Adjustable Angles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for fixing irrigation pipes near plants are limited in their ability to securely hold pipes at adjustable angles without risking pipe folding or clogging.
Innovation Solution
A stake with a bendable pipe design, featuring a distal retaining portion and two proximal retaining portions with a transition region, allowing the pipe to be bent and secured at various angles without removing the first end portion, and incorporating inward protruding elements and angled recesses for secure retention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a stake with a clamp holds the pipe perpendicular to the stake axis, then the pipe is secured firmly, but the pipe cannot be positioned at adjustable angles
Solution Approach 1:
The stake head is divided into multiple retaining portions (distal retaining portion and first and second proximal retaining portions) that can independently hold the pipe at different positions and angles, allowing adjustable positioning without increasing overall structural complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The pipe is designed with a bendable section that allows it to be positioned at different angles relative to the stake axis, transforming a static fixation system into a dynamic one that can accommodate multiple angles while maintaining firm securing
2Adaptability or versatility
If the pipe is bent to achieve angled positioning, then adjustable angles are possible, but the pipe may fold or clog
Solution Approach 1:
The transition region is specifically designed with a rounded geometry that preliminarily prevents the pipe from folding or clogging by providing a smooth path for the bend, counteracting the harmful effect before it can occur
Solution Approach 2:
The transition region has a specific rounded geometry that is different from the rest of the stake structure, providing localized protection against pipe folding and clogging at the critical bending area
3Adaptability or versatility
If the pipe is removed from the distal retaining portion to bend it, then angled positioning is achieved, but the assembly process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The pipe is designed to be bendable at a specific section without requiring removal from the distal retaining portion, allowing the pipe to dynamically change its angle while remaining secured, thus simplifying the assembly process
Solution Approach 2:
The pipe is pre-positioned in the distal retaining portion in a straight configuration, and the bending action is performed while it remains retained, eliminating the need for removal and reinstallation operations
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure fixing of irrigation pipes at selectable angles, preventing folding and clogging, while allowing for easy assembly and mass production using industrial methods.
Implementation Method 1
a pipe, which may be elastic, near a plant. Said pipe having a first end portion and a second portion bendable relative to the first end portion
Data Source
AI summary
A stake for holding an irrigation pipe near a plant. The pipe comprising a first end portion and a second portion bendable relative to the first end portion. The stake comprising a distal retaining portion for holding the first portion of the pipe and first and second proximal retaining portions for optionally accommodating the second portion of the pipe. The stake is designed to allow the second portion of the pipe to be optionally moved from the first proximal retaining portion to the second proximal retaining portion without removing the first portion of the pipe from the distal retaining portion.