Sprinkler deflector head with device to machine adjustment
US10974261B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B10/50
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system and method to direct a communication from a user device to rotate a deflector guide located proximal to a sprinkler head. The sprinkler head rests on a sealed bottom ring comprised of a waterwheel, transformer, rotating slider, and D2M communications device. When water is deployed from the sprinkler head, the waterwheel inside the sealed bottom ring rotates to generate energy. This starts the communication device which maintains a D2M communication signal until the water is turned off. The communication device is managed by a user on a user device through a user interface. After communication signal is selected in the user interface of the user device, the deflector head responds to commands and pivots along a circular path. The deflector comprises an opening that limits the spray from the sprinkler head to a more limited range than if the deflector was not used.
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