Protective cover for a sprinkler

摘要

In order to protect the operation of and insure the life of a sprinkler system, this device will be placed in the ground and will provide a protective cover for an individual sprinkler mechanism. The device will prevent the entry of debris into the sprinkler mechanism but also not interfere with the normal operation of the sprinkler. Additionally this will also allow the performance of routine maintenance on the sprinkler heads without the necessity of removing the entire sprinkler assembly.

主权项

1. A device to protect a sprinkler head, which is comprised of:
a. two sections; said sections are of a predetermined shape; wherein there is a first section and a second section; wherein a means of connection to connect the sections is provided; b. a top flange; wherein the top flange is of a predetermined shape; wherein the top flange is beveled; said top flange is connected to an inner cavity; wherein a male connector piece is located on the top flange surface of the first section; wherein a female connector piece is located on the top flange surface of the second section; wherein said female connector piece is opposed to said male connector piece; c. an inner cavity; wherein the cavity is of a predetermined shape; wherein the sprinkler head is placed within the inner cavity; d. a bottom sleeve; wherein the bottom sleeve is of a predetermined shape; said bottom sleeve is connected to the inner cavity; wherein a portion of the sprinkler head passes through the bottom sleeve; e. a seal; wherein the seal is placed within the bottom sleeve to provide a snug fit for the sprinkler head; wherein the seal prevents debris from moving upward from the ground into the inner cavity; wherein the sprinkler head is attached to a portion of underground irrigation piping.