20240040977. IRRIGATION SYSTEM HAVING IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM AND ADJUSTABLE CROWN HEIGHT simplified abstract (Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.)

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IRRIGATION SYSTEM HAVING IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM AND ADJUSTABLE CROWN HEIGHT

Organization Name

Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Russell Scott Reinke of Davenport NE (US)

Jon Patrick Henry of Deshler NE (US)

Bradley George Weatherl of Fairbury NE (US)

Mark Randall Virus of Hebron NE (US)

Darin Joseph Neff of Hebron NE (US)

IRRIGATION SYSTEM HAVING IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM AND ADJUSTABLE CROWN HEIGHT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240040977 titled 'IRRIGATION SYSTEM HAVING IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM AND ADJUSTABLE CROWN HEIGHT

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an improved truss connection system for an irrigation system. The system includes a pipeline supported by one or more towers, and the truss connection system allows for easy adjustment of the crown height of the pipeline. The system uses cooperating members to connect the ends of adjacent truss rods, forming a truss rail that supports the pipeline. A single fastener can secure the cooperating members, a strut, and a cross-member together at the joint. The length of the truss rail can be decreased by holding the truss rods closer together, which increases the deflection of the pipeline and raises the crown height.

  • The patent describes an irrigation system with an improved truss connection system.
  • The truss connection system allows for easy adjustment of the crown height of the pipeline.
  • Cooperating members are used to connect the ends of adjacent truss rods, forming a truss rail.
  • A single fastener can secure the cooperating members, a strut, and a cross-member together at the joint.
  • The length of the truss rail can be decreased by holding the truss rods closer together.
  • Decreasing the length of the truss rail increases the deflection of the pipeline and raises the crown height.

Potential Applications

  • Agricultural irrigation systems
  • Water distribution networks
  • Landscaping irrigation systems

Problems Solved

  • Difficulty in adjusting the crown height of the pipeline in an irrigation system
  • Complex and time-consuming truss connection systems
  • Limited flexibility in adjusting the length of the truss rail

Benefits

  • Easy and quick adjustment of the crown height of the pipeline
  • Simplified truss connection system
  • Increased flexibility in adjusting the length of the truss rail


Original Abstract Submitted

an irrigation system having a pipeline supported by one or more towers includes an improved truss connection system having a means for readily adjusting a crown height of the pipeline. a pair of cooperating members define a joint which selectively couples headed ends of adjacent truss rods together to form a truss rail of a truss system that supports the pipeline. a single fastener may fasten the cooperating members, a strut, and a cross-member together at the joint. a length of the truss rail may be decreased by holding the truss rods closer together. in an aspect, the headed ends of the adjacent truss rods are held closer together by inserting a shim in one of the joints. decreasing the length of the truss rail increases the deflection of the pipeline and raises the crown height.

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