Flexible Hose Sprinkler Adapter for Rapid Sealed Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sprinkler systems require complex and tool-dependent installation procedures, which can lead to difficulties in positioning the sprinkler accurately and efficiently, especially in confined or overhead spaces.
Innovation Solution
The sprinkler system incorporates a flexible hose fitting with an adapter that includes a first engagement member and a receiver with a greater inner diameter, allowing for tool-free installation by reducing the need for tools or pipe tape, and enabling easier alignment and positioning of the sprinkler.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional rigid piping and tool-dependent installation methods are used, then connection strength and sealing reliability are improved, but installation complexity and time consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is divided into separate components: a sprinkler body with external threads, a fitting with internal threads and a receiver, and a separate gasket. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while simplifying the overall installation process through modular assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
A gasket is introduced as an intermediary element between the sprinkler body and the fitting. This gasket provides the sealing function that would otherwise require complex threaded connections or additional sealing materials, thereby simplifying the installation while maintaining connection reliability.
2Stability of the object's composition
If traditional rigid piping systems are used, then structural stability is improved, but ease of positioning and flexibility in placement deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from rigid, fixed piping to a more dynamic configuration using a flexible hose connected to the fitting. This allows the sprinkler to be positioned at various locations and angles while maintaining a stable, secure connection through the threaded interface and gasket seal.
Solution Approach 2:
A flexible hose is used to replace rigid piping sections, enabling easy positioning and adjustment of the sprinkler location. The flexible hose maintains adequate structural stability while providing the necessary flexibility for installation in various configurations and hard-to-reach areas.
3Reliability
If overhead installation with tool manipulation is required, then connection security is improved, but installation time and difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is designed to be self-servicing during installation. The sprinkler body with external threads directly screws into the fitting with internal threads, and the gasket automatically provides sealing. This eliminates the need for specialized overhead tools or complex manipulation, allowing installers to complete the connection quickly by hand or with minimal tooling.
Solution Approach 2:
The complex sealing and positioning functions are extracted from the overhead installation process itself and embodied in the design of the gasket and receiver components. The gasket is pre-positioned in the receiver, so that when the sprinkler is screwed in, the sealing action occurs automatically without requiring separate sealing operations or specialized overhead tools.
Data Source
AI summary
A sprinkler system includes a fitting and a sprinkler. The fitting includes a hose and at least one adapter coupled with the hose. The at least one adapter includes a first engagement member and a receiver adjacent to the first engagement member. The receiver has a greater inner diameter than the first engagement member. The sprinkler includes a body, at least one flange extending from the body, and a second engagement member extending from the at least one flange.