Variable Pressure Regulator Axial Piston Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sprinkler systems face challenges in efficiently regulating pressure, leading to uneven watering and waste due to high pressure causing fine mist and wind drift, and the need for improved usability and manufacturability of variable pressure regulators.
Innovation Solution
A variable pressure regulator design featuring a pressure regulator housing with a piston, regulator spring, and adjustment mechanism, allowing for alteration of the resting axial distance through threaded or snap-fit mechanisms, enabling precise control of pressure by adjusting the position of the piston or piston seat within the sprinkler.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If high pressure is used in sprinkler systems, then water delivery speed increases, but fine mist and wind drift increase causing waste
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by introducing a variable pressure regulator that dynamically adjusts pressure parameters based on operating conditions. The regulator modifies the pressure parameter to optimize water delivery while preventing excessive pressure that causes mist and wind drift, thereby reducing water waste.
2Manufacturing precision
If pressure regulation is improved, then watering uniformity increases, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service through a variable pressure regulator that automatically adjusts pressure based on system conditions without requiring complex external control mechanisms. The regulator self-regulates to achieve uniform watering patterns, simplifying the overall system while improving performance.
3Measurement precision
If adjustment mechanism is added to alter resting axial distance, then pressure control precision improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by incorporating an adjustable mechanism that allows the resting axial distance to be dynamically altered. This enables precise pressure control by adjusting the position of the piston or piston seat, providing adaptability while maintaining reasonable device complexity through straightforward adjustment mechanisms.
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
The solution allows for effective regulation of sprinkler pressure, reducing waste and improving uniformity of watering by adjusting the axial distance, thereby enhancing the usability and manufacturability of sprinkler systems.
Implementation Method 1
The regulator spring may bias the piston away from the spring support
Implementation Method 2
the piston being repositionable along the axial dimension in response to the regulator spring and fluid pressure
Data Source
AI summary
A variable pressure regulator defining a distance between a proximal end of a piston and a floor of a piston seat is disclosed. Adjustment mechanisms for adjusting this distance to alter output pressure are disclosed.