Programmable Sprinkler for Irregular Area Irrigation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional sprinkler systems are inefficient in irrigating irregularly shaped areas, leading to unused dry zones and overlapping watering, which wastes water and reduces land-use effectiveness, especially in areas with limited water resources.
Innovation Solution
A programmable sprinkler system that adjusts its watering range and angle based on the shape of the irrigated zone, using control valves, adjustable nozzles, and remote control technology to ensure uniform watering, while accounting for terrain and wind patterns, and can operate as part of a group of sprinklers managed from a single unit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional sprinkler systems are used to irrigate irregularly shaped areas, then the system structure is simple, but dry zones are created and land-use effectiveness is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The sprinkler system employs dynamically adjustable nozzles that can change their spray angle and range in real-time based on the irrigated zone geometry. The rotation speed of the sprinkler head is also dynamically adjusted to ensure uniform water distribution across irregular areas, resolving the contradiction between simple structure and effective land use.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes key operating parameters including nozzle spray angle, nozzle spray range, and rotation speed according to the specific shape and size of the irrigated area. This allows the same sprinkler system to adapt to different irregular geometries, improving land-use effectiveness without requiring completely different system designs.
2Loss of substance
If conventional sprinkler systems water irregular areas, then installation is simple, but overlapping watering occurs causing water waste
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where sensors detect the actual water distribution pattern and provide information to the control unit. The control unit then adjusts nozzle angles, ranges, and rotation speeds to eliminate overlapping watering zones, preventing water waste while maintaining operational simplicity through automated control.
Solution Approach 2:
By dynamically adjusting the spray parameters and rotation speed based on real-time conditions and pre-programmed zone geometries, the system optimizes water distribution to cover irregular areas uniformly without overlap, reducing water waste while keeping the operation simple through centralized control.
3Productivity
If programmable sprinklers with adjustable parameters are used, then irrigation efficiency improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The sprinkler system integrates multiple functions including adjustable nozzles, variable rotation speed control, and programmable operation modes into a single unified device. This multi-functionality allows the system to handle various irregular area shapes and sizes while maintaining a relatively compact and manageable structure, balancing irrigation efficiency with device complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A system for irrigating an irregularly shaped area including a sprinklers and an electronic device in wired or wireless communication with the sprinkler. The electronic device has a processor and a memory storing programmable instructions causing the sprinkler to irrigate watering sectors according to predefined watering parameters, such that an irregular irrigation pattern is achieved.