SPRINKLER CONTROL MODULE

摘要

Sprinkler control units, that are designed to control water usage in residential and commercial above ground sprinkler systems, are disclosed herein. The sprinkler control units operate with any above-ground sprinkler system. They require reduced external power, and use the water flowing through the device to generate power. and are powered by the water flowing through the module. The modules are built with buried sensors that measure the ground saturation level, thus altering the water supply provided through the sprinkler system(s).

主权项

1. A water sprinkler control irrigation unit (The unit)comprising:
A. Apparatuses for measuring water content in the ground, referred to as “sensors” B. The “body” of the water sprinkler irrigation control unit, comprising
i. The frame, a box containing components ii-viiii. An opening for water to flow into the body (Water inlet)iii. An opening for water to flow out of the body (Water outlet)iv. A channel for water to flow between the water inlet and water outletv. A means for generating electrical power through the flow of water through the channelvi. A means for stopping the flow of water through the channelvii. A control system by which the means for stopping the flow of water through the channel can be controlled. C. Two or more structures, or “legs” for affixing the sensors to the body of the water sprinkler irrigation control unit, so that the sensors are partially or fully buried in the ground, and the body of the unit is above the ground.