Oscillating sprinkler with pattern select feature

Details Oscillating sprinkler with pattern select feature Oscillating sprinkler with pattern select feature

2007-08-07

2007-08-07

Nguyen, Dinh Q. (Department: 3752)

Fluid sprinkling, spraying, and diffusing

Distributor continuously moves relative to support during...

Spray fluid motor drive means

C239S225100, C239S246000, C239S263000, C239S548000, C239S551000, C239S553300, C239S553500

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10988377

ABSTRACT:
An oscillating sprinkler having a pattern select feature. The sprinkler includes, in one embodiment, a tubular member having a plurality of spaced apart longitudinal slots thereon and an end portion having the same plurality of apertures therein. A plurality of lumens is formed inside the tubular member. A plurality of longitudinal series of nozzles extend through the spaced apart longitudinal slots. Each lumen is associated with one of said series of nozzles; one end of each lumen includes a fluid inlet and the other end of each lumen is closed. A selector piece is fitted to the tubular member and includes an opening to be aligned with a selected fluid inlet. The sprinkler further comprises a water-driven oscillating mechanism for oscillating the tubular member, wherein the oscillating mechanism includes a water inlet and a water outlet, wherein the water outlet is in fluid communication with the interior of the tubular member. Finally, a support structure for supporting the tubular member is provided.

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