Wireless Irrigation Valve Circuit Without Copper Wiring

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional wired irrigation systems are prone to damage from environmental factors and user errors, requiring costly repairs due to exposure to elements, power surges, and physical damage, and they rely on copper wiring that can corrode or burn.

Innovation Solution

A wireless and WiFi-based irrigation system that eliminates the need for copper wiring, using a plug-and-play device controlled through a software application on a computing or mobile device, featuring a wireless data communication module with an ESP-07 WiFi chip to control solenoids and reduce component exposure to outdoor conditions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional wired irrigation systems use copper wiring and wired controllers, then the system can function reliably, but the components are easily damaged by corrosion, electrical surges, and physical damage over time

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesystem reliabilityVSAvoiddamage from corrosion, surges, and physical damage

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent removes copper wiring and wired controllers from the irrigation system, extracting the vulnerable components that are susceptible to corrosion, electrical surges, and physical damage. The system replaces these with wireless communication technology, eliminating the harmful exposure of electrical components to environmental factors.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent substitutes the mechanical/electrical wired control system with a wireless electronic communication system. Instead of using copper wires and physical controllers exposed to the elements, the system uses wireless signals transmitted through air, replacing the vulnerable mechanical-electrical infrastructure with a non-contact communication method.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of operation

If traditional wired irrigation systems use multiple exposed components, then the system can be controlled, but the components are more bulky and costly to repair and install

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesystem control capabilityVSAvoidnumber of exposed components

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple separate components (wired controllers, timers, and wiring infrastructure) into a single integrated wireless control unit. This consolidation reduces the number of discrete components that need to be installed and maintained, simplifying the overall system while preserving full control functionality through software applications.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The wireless control unit performs multiple functions that previously required separate dedicated components. The single device handles irrigation control, timing, scheduling, and monitoring through software applications, replacing the need for multiple specialized wired components and reducing system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Use of energy by moving object

If traditional wired irrigation systems use copper wiring, then the system can transmit electrical signals, but the wiring can be easily cut or damaged causing costly repairs

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveelectrical signal transmissionVSAvoidrepair cost and difficulty

Core Design Contradiction:

Use of energy by moving objectVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the physical copper wiring infrastructure with wireless electromagnetic communication. Electrical signals are transmitted through air using radio frequency waves instead of conducting them through vulnerable copper conductors, eliminating the risk of wire cutting, corrosion, and associated repair costs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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

This solution reduces the likelihood of costly repairs, minimizes labor for installation, and enhances durability by being waterproof and weatherproof, while eliminating the risks associated with copper wiring and power surges.

Implementation Method 1

a wireless data communication module, which includes a WiFi chip, such as an ESP-07 WiFi chip

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectWiFi wireless communication: Electromagnetic Propulsion

Implementation Method 2

The wireless circuit is latched onto the solenoid that controls an irrigation pressurized valve

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectSolenoid electromagnetic actuation: Solenoid

Data Source

PatentUS11343982B1Wireless circuit for electrical irrigation valve and wifi wireless irrigation system

Publication Date: 2022.05.31 SOLORZANO OMAR

AI summary

A wireless circuit for electrical irrigation valve and WiFi wireless irrigation system that does not use sprinkler controllers or timers is disclosed. The wireless circuit for electrical irrigation valve and WiFi wireless irrigation system is a purely wireless and includes a WiFi irrigation system controller that does not need to use copper wiring or any other wiring that can be damaged over time, nor does it need to use sprinkler controllers or timers. The wireless circuit for electrical irrigation valve and WiFi wireless irrigation system is a plug and play device operated through an application on a computer or other similar device that allows the end user to control all aspects of the irrigation system via the application. The wireless circuit for electrical irrigation valve and WiFi wireless irrigation system is also designed to be waterproof and weatherproof.