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; a fluid inlet pipe having a first end interconnected to said inlet of the fluid housing; an inlet valve associated with a second end of said fluid inlet pipe; an operating rod positioned within said fluid inlet pipe, said operating rod being associated on one end with the 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;a plurality of apertures comprising at least one aperture provided in said outer tube and at least one aperture provided in said inner rod; anda substantially rigid pin for optionally inserting into the plurality of apertures to secure said inner rod and said outer tube at a desired length; andthe inner rod comprising a surface for receiving a tool, such that the inner rod is adapted to receive and be manipulated by a tool in the event that the outer tube becomes disconnected from the inner rod.