Sprinkler with multi-functional, side-load nozzle with nozzle storage clip and related tool

摘要

A clip for holding a pair of nozzle inserts for use with an irrigation sprinkler includes at least two flexible attachment arms, each attachment arm provided with an elongated slot and a retention shoulder on an inside surface thereof, adjacent the elongated slot. Each attachment arm is adapted to be received in an opening in a respective nozzle insert and retained therein by the retention shoulder. A related tool includes a pair of gripper arms and a respective pair of jaws extending from the gripper arms, pivotally secured to one another. One jaw is formed with a pair of parallel prongs, and the other jaw is formed with a flat head projecting toward the pair of prongs. The jaws are adapted to engage the nozzle insert and disengage the retention shoulder to permit removal of the nozzle insert from the clip.

主权项

1. A nozzle insert in combination with a nozzle insert clip for loading into a complementary recess in a sprinkler body comprising: an insert body having an axis of rotation, a nozzle bore extending through said insert body; and a directional turning knob at a forward end of said insert body enabling rotation of said nozzle insert relative to said sprinkler body when the insert body is installed within said sprinkler body, said directional turning knob incorporating openings along a front wall of said turning knob and at one end wall of said turning knob, said turning knob receiving through one of said openings an attachment arm of the nozzle insert clip capable of holding at least two of said nozzle inserts, wherein said one of said openings includes an inside shoulder, the nozzle insert clip comprising at least two flexible attachment arms, each attachment arm provided with an elongated slot and a retention shoulder on an inside surface thereof, adjacent said elongated slot, said elongated slot defining a deflection zone for said retention shoulder, said retention shoulder engaging said inside shoulder by deflection of the flexible attachment arm into the deflection zone when the flexible attachment arm is received in the turning knob.