Portable Sprinkler With Adjustable Legs For Uneven Terrain
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional sprinklers are inadequate for protecting property from wildfires as they require high-pressure pumps, are not portable, and cannot be set up on uneven terrain or rooftops, leading to inefficiencies and water waste.
Innovation Solution
A portable sprinkler system with an elongate hollow center beam, adjustable legs, and a sprinkler head that can shoot water or a water-gel mixture, allowing for independent angle adjustment to accommodate various terrains without needing a high-pressure pump, and can be easily set up on uneven surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional sprinklers are used, then fire protection is provided, but they require high-pressure pumps and cannot be used on uneven terrain
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the operating pressure parameter from high-pressure to low-pressure operation. The sprinkler system is designed to function effectively at low pressures, eliminating the need for complex high-pressure pumps while maintaining fire protection capability. This parameter change enables deployment on uneven terrain and rooftops where high-pressure systems cannot operate.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs adjustable legs that can be dynamically positioned at different angles to adapt to uneven terrain. The legs are movable and can be configured to provide stable support on various surface conditions, enabling the sprinkler to be deployed on rooftops, slopes, and irregular ground without requiring a flat, stable base.
2Reliability
If conventional sprinklers use large volume of water, then fire protection is achieved, but water waste increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the water stream into multiple smaller droplets through the sprinkler head design. Instead of releasing water as a single large-volume stream, the system breaks it into numerous fine droplets that cover a wider area more efficiently. This segmentation improves fire protection coverage while reducing the total water volume required, thereby minimizing water waste.
3Reliability
If conventional sprinklers are set up, then fire protection is provided, but setup time is excessive and portability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The sprinkler system is divided into separable components including the sprinkler head, adjustable legs, and mounting structure. This segmentation allows for quick assembly and disassembly, enabling rapid deployment when fire protection is needed. The modular design facilitates easy transport and setup on various terrains without requiring extensive installation time.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables effective fire protection on uneven terrain without water waste, as it can operate at low pressures and split the liquid stream into smaller droplets, making it suitable for rapid deployment and efficient use on rooftops and uneven surfaces.
Implementation Method 1
split the liquid stream into smaller droplets
Data Source
AI summary
A sprinkler configured to shoot a liquid, such as water or a mixture of water and a gel, may include a chasse, which may be an elongate and substantially hollow center beam with a first closed end and a second open end; a plurality of adjustable legs extending from each of the first closed end and the second end; a top post extending upward from a central portion of the chasse; a sprinkler head operatively attached to the top post; and an end post extending from the second open end, wherein the end post is configured to operatively attach to a liquid source. The angle at which each leg extends from the chasse may be independently adjustable to accommodate various terrains and sloped surfaces without impeding functionality of the sprinkler.