Adjustable operating rod for a hydrant

摘要

An adjustable operating rod assembly is provided. In one embodiment a telescoping rod and tube are provided such that the length of the operating rod can be selectively adjusted in order to accommodate fluid inlet pipes of various lengths and regardless of manufacturer.

主权项

1. A fluid delivery hydrant, comprising:
a fluid housing comprising an inlet and an outlet and a fluid inlet pipe interconnected to said inlet of the fluid housing; an operating rod positioned at least partially within said fluid inlet pipe and in operable communication with an inlet valve; the length of said operating rod being adjustable and further comprising:
an inner rod having a first end and a second end;an outer tube having a first end and a second end, said outer tube having an inner diameter greater than an outer diameter of said inner rod and at least a portion of the length of said inner rod being disposed within at least a portion of the length of said outer tube;at least one aperture provided in said outer tube and at least one aperture provided in said inner rod; anda substantially rigid member for optionally inserting into at least one of the outer tube and the inner rod to secure said inner rod and said outer tube at a desired length; andat least one of the outer tube and the inner rod comprising a surface for receiving a tool, such that the operating rod is adapted to receive and be manipulated by a tool.