Irrigation spray nozzle and mold assembly and method of forming nozzle
US9314952B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2045/4485
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A nozzle is provided having a low precipitation rate and uniform fluid distribution to a desired arcuate span of coverage. The nozzle has an inflow port having a shape corresponding to the desired arc of coverage and a size for effecting a low precipitation rate. The nozzle also has a deflector surface with a water distribution profile including ribs for subdividing the fluid into multiple sets of fluid streams. There are at least two fluid streams for distant and close-in irrigation to provide relatively uniform distribution and coverage. The nozzle may be a unitary, one-piece, molded nozzle body including a mounting portion, an inflow port, and a deflector portion. There is also provided a mold assembly and method for forming a unitary, one piece nozzle body.
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