Water Outlet Device With Blocking Segments for Sprinkler Pattern Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sprinkler designs face issues with water accumulation due to lateral flow into the main body when adjusting sprinkler patterns, leading to inefficiencies in water utilization.
Innovation Solution
A water outlet device with a shell-shaped connecting member, a disk-shaped water outlet member, and a blocking structure that prevents lateral flow by using blocking segments to align with either the first or second water outlet structures, ensuring water is directed through aligned outlets.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the water outlet disk is rotated to adjust sprinkler patterns, then the sprinkler pattern is adjusted, but water flows laterally into the main body causing water accumulation
Solution Approach 1:
The water outlet disk is segmented into multiple water outlet structures arranged circumferentially, allowing selective alignment with the water inlet pipe. Each water outlet structure can be independently positioned to control water flow direction, enabling pattern adjustment while preventing lateral flow into the main body through proper segmentation and positioning.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the water outlet structure shifts laterally away from the water inlet pipe during rotation, then sprinkler pattern adjustment is achieved, but water utilization efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The water outlet structures are designed with specific local characteristics including strategically positioned water outlet holes that direct water flow. The blocking structure creates localized flow control zones that prevent water from entering the main body. This local quality control ensures that water is efficiently directed through the intended outlet even during pattern adjustment, maintaining high water utilization efficiency.
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AI summary
Disclosed is a water outlet device capable of adjusting sprinkler patterns, including a connecting member having an interior forming a water inlet pipe, a water outlet member sleeved on the connecting member forming a first and second water outlet structure, and a blocking structure. The water inlet pipe is axially aligned and communicated with either the first or second water outlet structure to allow water to pass therethrough to form different sprinkler patterns. The blocking structure is connected to the water inlet pipe and is extended with a passage communicating with the pipe. The blocking structure forms two blocking segments with the passage located between the two blocking segments, and elastically abuts the water outlet member. When the sprinkling pattern changes, the water flow is prevented from flowing laterally into the connecting member, thereby improving the water utilization efficiency for sprinkling.