Modular irrigation valve housing
US10612682B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V15/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The modular irrigation valve housing comprises a waterproof enclosure that is placed into the ground to house an electrically operated valve. An inlet pipe and an outlet pipe couple to the valve via slip assemblies that slide in and out of the pipes to adjust the distance between pipes and the valve. The slip assemblies mate with receivers that can be coupled to the intake and output of the valve. The slip assemblies comprise double O-rings on one end and a single O-ring and a retaining ring on the other end to form leak proof connections. The box comprises a lid to cover the box, an internal electrical housing for watertight electrical connections to the outside, and a locator device that makes it easier to find the valve when it requires maintenance.
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