SPRINKLER UNIT Russian patent published in 2000 - IPC

FIELD: agriculture. SUBSTANCE: sprinkler unit has three-dimensional two-armed truss with sprinkler heads, pumping unit, delivery line and suction line with float valve provided with alluvium discharge device made in the form of closed hose, such as rubberized hose. Flexible hose is secured by means of brackets on side walls along perimeter of float valve and is hydraulically connected through remote control mechanism with delivery cavity of pump unit. Perforations in the form of slits or openings are cut in flexible hose. EFFECT: simplified construction and enhanced reliability in operation by efficient withdrawal of alluvium from float valve. 2 cl, 4 dwg