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WO2018190083A1 - Émetteur et tube pour irrigation au goutte-à-goutte - Google Patents

Émetteur et tube pour irrigation au goutte-à-goutte Download PDF

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WO2018190083A1
WO2018190083A1 PCT/JP2018/010943 JP2018010943W WO2018190083A1 WO 2018190083 A1 WO2018190083 A1 WO 2018190083A1 JP 2018010943 W JP2018010943 W JP 2018010943W WO 2018190083 A1 WO2018190083 A1 WO 2018190083A1
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大輔 守越
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
    • A01G25/00—Watering gardens, fields, sports grounds or the like
    • A01G25/02—Watering arrangements located above the soil which make use of perforated pipe-lines or pipe-lines with dispensing fittings, e.g. for drip irrigation
    • A01G25/023—Dispensing fittings for drip irrigation, e.g. drippers
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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  • the present invention relates to an emitter and a drip irrigation tube having the emitter.
  • Drip irrigation is known as one of the plant cultivation methods.
  • the drip irrigation method is a method in which a drip irrigation tube is arranged on or in the soil where plants are planted, and irrigation liquid such as water or liquid fertilizer is dropped from the drip irrigation tube to the soil.
  • irrigation liquid such as water or liquid fertilizer is dropped from the drip irrigation tube to the soil.
  • a drip irrigation tube is joined to a tube having a plurality of through holes and a plurality of emitters (“drippers”) that are bonded to the inner wall surface of the tube and quantitatively discharge irrigation liquid from each through hole.
  • the irrigation liquid is sent into the tube by a pump, for example, and is discharged out of the tube through the through hole via the emitter.
  • the emitter described in Patent Document 1 includes a first member, a second member, and a film member disposed between the first member and the second member.
  • the first member has a water intake for taking in the irrigation liquid into the emitter, and a wall portion arranged to surround the water intake inside the first member.
  • the second member has a discharge port for discharging the irrigation liquid out of the emitter.
  • the water intake is blocked by the membrane member coming into contact with the wall portion.
  • the membrane member closing the intake port is pressed by the irrigation liquid and deformed.
  • the irrigation liquid flows into the emitter through a gap formed between the membrane member and the wall due to the deformation of the membrane member.
  • the irrigation liquid in the tube is continuously discharged for a certain period of time.
  • the amount of irrigation liquid discharged from lower emitters is higher than the amount of irrigation liquid discharged from higher emitters .
  • the pressure in the tube at a high position becomes a negative pressure.
  • a fluid such as air or water containing fine soil from the outside of the tube may flow backward into the flow path of the emitter.
  • the back flow phenomenon of the fluid that may be caused by the negative pressure in the tube (hereinafter also referred to as “siphon phenomenon”) may contaminate the inside of the emitter or cause clogging.
  • the emitter described in Patent Document 1 when the pressure of the irrigation liquid in the tube becomes less than a predetermined value after stopping the liquid feeding, the water intake is blocked by the membrane member. For this reason, generation
  • the emitter described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that if the pressure in the tube is too low, the water intake is blocked by the membrane member, and thus the irrigation liquid cannot be properly discharged.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide an emitter and a drip irrigation tube that can suppress the occurrence of a siphon phenomenon and can appropriately discharge the irrigation liquid even when the pressure of the irrigation liquid in the tube is low. .
  • an emitter has a first surface and a second surface that are in a relationship of front and back, and communicates the inside and outside of the tube on the inner wall surface of the tube through which the irrigation liquid flows. And an emitter for quantitatively discharging the irrigation liquid in the tube from the discharge port to the outside of the tube, and disposed on the first surface.
  • a drip irrigation tube according to the present invention is joined to a tube having a discharge port for discharging irrigation liquid and a position corresponding to the discharge port on the inner wall surface of the tube. And an emitter according to the present invention.
  • the siphon phenomenon can be suppressed and the irrigation liquid can be appropriately discharged even when the pressure of the irrigation liquid in the tube is low.
  • 1A and 1B are cross-sectional views illustrating an example of the configuration of a drip irrigation tube according to an embodiment.
  • 2A to 2C are diagrams showing the configuration of the emitter or emitter body according to the embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the emitter according to the embodiment.
  • 4A to 4C are schematic cross-sectional views for explaining the operation of the flow rate reducing unit.
  • 5A and 5B are diagrams illustrating an example of a configuration of an integrally molded product of a cover and a film according to the first modification.
  • 6A and 6B are diagrams illustrating an example of a configuration of an integrally molded product of a cover and a film according to the second modification.
  • FIG. 1A and 1B are cross-sectional views showing an example of the configuration of a drip irrigation tube 100 according to the present embodiment.
  • FIG. 1A is a cross-sectional view of the drip irrigation tube 100 in the axial direction
  • FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view of the drip irrigation tube 100 in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction.
  • the drip irrigation tube 100 includes a tube 110 and an emitter 120.
  • the tube 110 is a tube for flowing irrigation liquid.
  • the irrigation liquid is sent into the tube 110 using a pump, for example.
  • a plurality of discharge ports 112 for discharging the irrigation liquid to the outside of the tube 110 at a predetermined interval (for example, 200 to 500 mm) in the axial direction of the tube 110 are formed on the tube wall of the tube 110.
  • the diameter of the opening of the discharge port 112 is not particularly limited as long as the irrigation liquid can pass through. In the present embodiment, the diameter of the opening of the discharge port 112 is 1.5 mm.
  • Emitters 120 are respectively joined to the positions corresponding to the discharge ports 112 on the inner wall surface of the tube 110.
  • the cross-sectional shape and cross-sectional area perpendicular to the axial direction of the tube 110 are not particularly limited as long as the emitter 120 can be disposed inside the tube 110.
  • the material of the tube 110 is not particularly limited. In the present embodiment, the material of the tube 110 is polyethylene.
  • irrigation liquid examples include water, liquid fertilizer, agricultural chemicals, and a mixture thereof.
  • FIGS. 2A to 2C are diagrams showing the configuration of the emitter 120 or the emitter body 121 according to the present embodiment.
  • 2A is a plan view of the emitter body 121
  • FIG. 2B is a plan view of the emitter 120
  • FIG. 2C is a bottom view of the emitter 120.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of the emitter 120 according to the present embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA shown in FIG. 2B.
  • the emitter 120 is joined to the inner wall surface of the tube 110 so as to cover the discharge port 112.
  • the shape of the emitter 120 is not particularly limited as long as it can adhere to the inner wall surface of the tube 110 and cover the discharge port 112.
  • the shape of the back surface of the emitter 120 joined to the inner wall surface of the tube 110 in the cross section perpendicular to the axial direction of the tube 110 is such that the inner wall surface of the tube 110 is aligned with the inner wall surface of the tube 110. It is a substantially circular arc shape convex toward.
  • the shape of the emitter 120 in plan view is a substantially rectangular shape with four corners rounded off.
  • the size of the emitter 120 is not particularly limited. In the present embodiment, the length of the emitter 120 in the long side direction is 25 mm, the length in the short side direction is 8 mm, and the height is 2.5 mm.
  • the emitter 120 includes at least an emitter body 121, a film 122, and a cover 123. Details of the function of the emitter 120 will be described later.
  • the emitter body 121 (emitter 120) has a first surface 1211 and a second surface 1212 that are in a front-back relationship.
  • the first surface 1211 is located on the front surface side (irrigation liquid side) of the emitter 120
  • the second surface 1212 is located on the rear surface side (tube 110 side) of the emitter 120.
  • the emitter body 121 is appropriately formed with recesses, grooves, protrusions, and through-holes within a range where the effects of the present embodiment can be obtained.
  • at least a water intake recess 153, a flow rate reduction recess 161, and a backflow prevention recess 171 are formed on the first surface 1211 of the emitter body 121 (FIG. 2A). reference).
  • at least a first connection groove 131, a first decompression groove 132, a second connection groove 133, a second decompression groove 134, and a discharge recess 181 are formed on the second surface 1212 of the emitter body 121 (see FIG. 2C).
  • the emitter body 121 may be formed of a flexible material, or may be formed of a rigid material. Examples of the material of the emitter body 121 include resin and rubber. Examples of the resin include polyethylene and silicone. The flexibility of the emitter body 121 can be adjusted by using a resin material having elasticity. Examples of the method for adjusting the flexibility of the emitter body 121 include selection of a resin having elasticity, adjustment of a mixing ratio of a resin material having elasticity with respect to a hard resin material, and the like. The emitter body 121 can be manufactured by injection molding, for example.
  • the film 122 is bonded to a part of the first surface 1211 of the emitter body 121.
  • the film 122 is disposed on the emitter body 121 so as to close the opening of the flow rate reducing recess 161. That is, the film 122 is joined to the emitter main body 121 at a portion outside the opening.
  • the film 122 has flexibility and is deformed by the pressure of the irrigation liquid.
  • the shape and size of the film 122 can be appropriately set according to the shape and size of the emitter main body 121 and the shape and size of the opening of the flow rate reducing recess 161 formed in the emitter main body 121.
  • the thickness of the film 122 can be appropriately set according to the desired flexibility.
  • the film 122 is formed of a flexible resin material.
  • the material of the film 122 can be appropriately set according to the desired flexibility.
  • examples of the resin include polyethylene and silicone.
  • the flexibility of the film 122 can also be adjusted by using a resin material having elasticity.
  • An example of a method for adjusting the flexibility of the film 122 is the same as the method for adjusting the flexibility of the emitter body 121.
  • the film 122 can be manufactured by injection molding, for example.
  • the emitter body 121 and the film 122 may be integrated or separate.
  • the emitter main body 121 and the film 122 may be integrally formed via a hinge part.
  • the film 122 may be rotated about the hinge portion, and the film 122 may be joined to the first surface 1211 of the emitter body 121.
  • the joining method of the emitter body 121 and the film 122 is not particularly limited. Examples of the joining method include welding of a resin material, adhesion with an adhesive, and the like.
  • the hinge portion may be cut after the emitter body 121 and the film 122 are joined.
  • the cover 123 is joined to a part of the first surface 1211 of the emitter 121 main body.
  • the cover 123 is disposed on the emitter body 121 so as to close the opening of the backflow preventing recess 171. That is, the cover 123 is joined to the emitter body 121 at a portion outside the opening.
  • the shape and size of the cover 123 can be appropriately set according to the shape and size of the emitter body 121, the shape and size of the opening of the backflow prevention recess 171 formed in the emitter body 121, and the like.
  • a protrusion 124 is formed on one surface of the cover 123.
  • the ridges 124 are arranged so as to protrude toward the backflow prevention recess 171 formed in the emitter body 121. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the ridge 124 is disposed in the cover 123 at a position corresponding to the ridge 172 disposed on the bottom surface of the backflow prevention recess 171.
  • the protrusion 124 is disposed in the recess 172 so as to be separated from the inner surface of the recess 172, and extends along the recess 172. In other words, the ridge 124 extends along a direction transverse to the flow direction of the irrigation liquid.
  • a gap is formed between the ridge 124 and the recess 172. The gap constitutes a part of the channel through which the irrigation liquid can move.
  • a liquid (sealed water) for blocking the channel in the middle can be accommodated between the ridges 124 and the ridges 172.
  • the position, shape, size, and number of the ridges 124 are not particularly limited as long as sealed water can be accommodated between the ridges 124 and the recesses 172, and is appropriately set according to the shape and size of the recesses 172. Can be done.
  • Examples of the shape of the ridge 124 include a cylindrical shape and a rectangular tube shape.
  • the shape of the ridge 124 is a cylindrical shape.
  • the number of ridges 124 is two. The two ridges 124 are arranged concentrically.
  • the cover 123 may be formed of a flexible material or may be formed of a rigid material.
  • the material of the cover 123 include resin, rubber, and metal. Examples of the resin include polyethylene and silicone.
  • the flexibility of the cover 123 is the same as the method for adjusting the flexibility of the emitter body 121.
  • the cover 123 can be manufactured by injection molding, for example. From the viewpoint of suppressing the deformation of the cover 123 due to the pressure of the irrigation liquid and keeping the size of the gap (part of the flow path) between the ridge 124 and the ridge 172 constant, the cover 123 is It is preferable to be made of a material having rigidity. In the present embodiment, cover 123 is formed of a material having rigidity.
  • the “material having rigidity” means a material having a rigidity such that a member formed of the material is not deformed by the pressure of the irrigation liquid.
  • the material means a material having such a rigidity that the distance between the ridges 124 and the ridges 172 is not substantially changed by the pressure of the irrigation liquid. To do.
  • the emitter body 121 and the cover 123 may be integrated or separate.
  • An example of a method for joining the emitter body 121 and the cover 123 is the same as an example of a method for joining the emitter body 121 and the film 122.
  • the film 122 and the cover 123 may be integrated (see modified examples 1 and 2 described later) or may be separate. When the film 122 and the cover 123 are integral, the film 122 and the cover 123 are both flexible. In the present embodiment, the film 122 and the cover 123 are separate bodies. From the viewpoint of imparting rigidity to the cover 123, the film 122 and the cover 123 are preferably separate.
  • the drip irrigation tube 100 is manufactured by joining the back surface of the emitter 120 to the inner wall surface of the tube 110.
  • the method for joining the tube 110 and the emitter 120 is not particularly limited. Examples of the bonding method include welding of a resin material constituting the emitter 120 or the tube 110, bonding with an adhesive, and the like.
  • the discharge port 112 is formed after the tube 110 and the emitter 120 are joined, but may be formed before joining.
  • the emitter 120 includes a water intake unit 150, a first connection channel 141, a first decompression channel 142, a second connection channel 143, a second decompression channel 144, a flow rate reduction unit 160, a backflow prevention unit 170, and a discharge unit 180.
  • the water intake unit 150, the flow rate reduction unit 160, and the backflow prevention unit 170 are disposed on the surface of the emitter 120 (the first surface 1211 of the emitter body 121). Further, the first connection channel 141, the first decompression channel 142, the second connection channel 143, the second decompression channel 144, and the discharge unit 180 are provided on the back surface of the emitter 120 (the second surface 1212 of the emitter body 121). Has been placed.
  • the water intake unit 150 By connecting the emitter 120 and the tube 110 to each other, the water intake unit 150, the first connection channel 141, the first decompression channel 142, the second connection channel 143, the second decompression channel 144, the flow rate reduction unit 160, A backflow prevention unit 170 and a discharge unit 180 are formed.
  • a flow path that connects the water intake unit 150 and the discharge unit 180 is also formed. The flow channel distributes the irrigation liquid from the water intake unit 150 to the discharge unit 180.
  • the water intake unit 150 takes the irrigation liquid into the emitter 120.
  • the water intake 150 is disposed in a region that is approximately half of the first surface 1211 of the emitter body 121 (see FIGS. 2A and 2B).
  • the water intake unit 150 includes a water intake side screen unit 151 and a water intake through hole 152.
  • the water intake side screen unit 151 prevents the suspended matter in the irrigation liquid taken into the emitter 120 from entering the emitter 120.
  • the water intake side screen portion 151 is open to the inside of the tube 110 and has a water intake recess 153, a plurality of slits 154, and a plurality of screen ridges 155.
  • the water intake recess 153 is a recess formed in a region where the film 122 is not joined on the first surface 1211 of the emitter body 121.
  • the depth of the water intake recess 153 is not particularly limited, and is appropriately set according to the size of the emitter 120.
  • a plurality of slits 154 are formed on the outer peripheral wall of the water intake recess 153, and a plurality of screen ridges 155 are formed on the bottom surface of the water intake recess 153.
  • a water intake through hole 152 is formed on the bottom surface of the water intake recess 153.
  • the plurality of slits 154 connect the inner surface of the water intake recess 153 and the outer surface of the emitter body 121, while taking the irrigation liquid from the side surface of the emitter body 121 into the water recess 153. Is prevented from entering the water intake recess 153.
  • the shape of the slit 154 is not particularly limited as long as the above function can be exhibited. In the present embodiment, the shape of the slit 154 is formed such that the width increases from the outer surface of the emitter body 121 toward the inner surface of the water intake recess 153 (see FIGS. 2A and 2B). Thus, since the slit 154 is configured to have a so-called wedge wire structure, the pressure loss of the irrigation liquid flowing into the water intake recess 153 is suppressed.
  • the plurality of screen ridges 155 are arranged on the bottom surface of the water intake recess 153.
  • the arrangement and number of the screen ridges 155 are not particularly limited as long as the irrigation liquid can be taken in from the opening side of the water intake recess 153 and the intrusion of suspended matter in the irrigation liquid can be prevented.
  • the plurality of screen ridges 155 are arranged such that the major axis direction of the screen ridges 155 is along the minor axis direction of the emitter 120. Further, the screen protrusion 155 is formed so that the width decreases from the first surface 1211 of the emitter body 121 toward the bottom surface of the water intake recess 153.
  • the space between the adjacent screen ridges 155 has a so-called wedge wire structure.
  • line parts 155 for screens will not be specifically limited if the above-mentioned function can be exhibited.
  • the space between the adjacent screen ridges 155 is configured to have a so-called wedge wire structure, so that the pressure loss of the irrigation liquid flowing into the water intake recess 153 is suppressed.
  • the water intake through hole 152 is formed on the bottom surface of the water intake recess 153.
  • the shape and number of the water intake through holes 152 are not particularly limited as long as the irrigation liquid taken into the water intake recess 153 can be taken into the emitter body 121.
  • the water intake through hole 152 is a single long hole formed along the major axis direction of the emitter 120 on the bottom surface of the water intake recess 153. Since this long hole is partially covered with the plurality of screen ridges 155, the water intake through hole 152 is divided into a large number of through holes when viewed from the first surface 1211 side. appear.
  • the irrigation liquid that has flowed through the tube 110 is taken into the emitter main body 121 while the water intake side screen portion 151 prevents floating substances from entering the water intake recess 153.
  • the first connection flow path 141 (first connection groove 131) is disposed in the flow path, and includes the water intake section 150 (water intake through hole 152) and the first pressure reduction flow path 142 (first pressure reduction groove 132). Connecting.
  • the first connection channel 141 (first connection groove 131) is linearly arranged along the major axis direction of the emitter 120 at the outer edge portion of the second surface 1212 of the emitter body 121.
  • the first connection channel 141 is formed by the first connection groove 131 and the inner wall surface of the tube 110.
  • the irrigation liquid taken in from the water intake unit 150 flows through the first connection channel 141 to the first decompression channel 142.
  • the first decompression flow path 142 (first decompression groove 132) is disposed downstream of the first connection flow path 141 in the flow path, and is connected to the first connection flow path 141 (first connection groove 131) and the second connection flow.
  • the path 143 (second connection groove 133) is connected.
  • the first reduced pressure channel 142 reduces the pressure of the irrigation liquid introduced from the water intake unit 150 and guides it to the second connection channel 143.
  • the first decompression flow path 142 (first decompression groove 132) is linearly disposed along the major axis direction of the emitter 120 at the outer edge portion of the second surface 1212 of the emitter body 121.
  • the upstream end of the first decompression flow path 142 is connected to the first connection flow path 141, and the downstream end of the first decompression flow path 142 is connected to the upstream end of the second connection flow path 143. ing.
  • the shape of the first decompression groove 132 is not particularly limited as long as the above function can be exhibited.
  • the plan view shape of the first decompression groove 132 is a zigzag shape.
  • first triangular protrusions 1361 having a substantially triangular prism shape protruding from the inner surface are alternately arranged along the direction in which the irrigation liquid flows.
  • the first convex portion 1361 is disposed so that the tip does not exceed the central axis of the first decompression groove 132 when viewed in plan.
  • the second connection channel 143 (second connection groove 133) is disposed downstream of the first decompression channel 142 in the channel, and the first decompression channel 142 (first decompression groove 132) and the second decompression channel
  • the flow path 144 (second decompression groove 134) is connected.
  • the second connection channel 143 is formed linearly along the minor axis direction of the emitter 120 at the outer edge of the second surface 1212 of the emitter body 121.
  • the second connection channel 143 is formed by the second connection groove 133 and the inner wall surface of the tube 110.
  • the irrigation liquid that has been taken in from the water intake unit 150, led to the first connection channel 141, and decompressed in the first decompression channel 142 is guided to the second decompression channel 144 through the second connection channel 143. It is burned.
  • the second decompression flow path 144 (second decompression groove 134) is disposed downstream of the second connection flow path 143 in the flow path, and includes a second connection groove 133 (second connection flow path 143) and a flow rate reduction unit. 160 is connected.
  • the second decompression flow path 144 reduces the pressure of the irrigation liquid flowing from the second connection flow path 143 and guides it to the flow rate reduction unit 160.
  • the second decompression flow path 144 (second decompression groove 134) is disposed along the major axis direction of the emitter 120 at the outer edge portion of the second surface 1212 of the emitter body 121.
  • the upstream end of the second decompression groove 134 is connected to the downstream end of the second connection groove 133, and the downstream end of the second decompression flow path 144 is connected to the first connection through hole 164 of the flow rate reducing unit 160. .
  • the shape of the second decompression groove 134 is not particularly limited as long as the above function can be exhibited.
  • the plan view shape of the second decompression groove 134 is a zigzag shape similar to the shape of the first decompression groove 132.
  • substantially triangular prism-shaped second protrusions 1362 protruding from the inner surface are alternately arranged along the direction in which the irrigation liquid flows.
  • the second convex portion 1362 is arranged so that the tip does not exceed the central axis of the second decompression groove 134 when viewed in plan.
  • the flow rate reduction unit 160 is disposed upstream of the backflow prevention unit 170 and downstream of the second decompression flow channel 144 in the flow path, and is disposed on the surface side of the emitter 120.
  • the flow rate reduction unit 160 sends the irrigation liquid to the backflow prevention unit 170 while reducing the flow rate of the irrigation liquid according to the deformation of the film 122 due to the pressure of the irrigation liquid in the tube 110.
  • the flow rate reducing portion 160 includes a flow rate reducing recess 161, a valve seat portion 162, a communication groove 163, a first connection through hole 164, a second connection through hole 165, and a diaphragm portion 166.
  • the flow rate reducing recess 161 is disposed on the first surface 1211 of the emitter body 121.
  • the plan view shape of the flow rate reducing recess 161 is not particularly limited, and is, for example, a substantially circular shape.
  • the depth of the flow rate reducing recess 161 is not particularly limited as long as it is equal to or greater than the depth of the communication groove 163.
  • a first connection through hole 164 and a second connection through hole 165 are open on the inner surface of the flow rate reducing recess 161. In the present embodiment, the first connection through hole 164 and the second connection through hole 165 are open to the bottom surface of the flow rate reducing recess 161.
  • the valve seat 162 is arranged on the bottom surface of the flow rate reducing recess 161.
  • the valve seat portion 162 is disposed in a non-contact manner so as to face the diaphragm portion 166 so as to surround the opening portion of the second connection through hole 165.
  • the valve seat 162 is configured so that the diaphragm 166 can be in close contact when the pressure of the irrigation liquid flowing through the tube 110 exceeds a set value.
  • valve seat portion 162 is not particularly limited as long as the above-described function can be exhibited.
  • the valve seat portion 162 is a cylindrical convex portion.
  • the height of the end surface of the convex portion from the bottom surface of the flow rate reducing concave portion 161 decreases from the inside toward the outside.
  • the communication groove 163 communicates the inside of the flow rate reducing recess 161 with the second connection through hole 165 surrounded by the valve seat 162.
  • the communication groove 163 is disposed on a part of the surface of the valve seat portion 162 to which the diaphragm portion 166 can come into close contact.
  • the first connection through-hole 164 communicates with the upstream side of the flow path at the flow rate reducing portion 160.
  • the first connection through hole 164 communicates with the second reduced pressure channel 144 (second reduced pressure groove 134).
  • the first connection through hole 164 is disposed on the inner surface of the flow rate reducing recess 161.
  • the first connection through hole 164 is disposed, for example, on the bottom or side surface of the flow rate reducing recess 161.
  • the first connection through-hole 164 is disposed in a region where the valve seat 162 is not disposed on the bottom surface of the flow rate reducing recess 161.
  • the second connection through-hole 165 communicates with the downstream side of the flow path in the flow rate reduction unit 160.
  • the second connection through hole 165 communicates with the backflow prevention unit 170.
  • the second connection through-hole 165 is disposed on the inner surface of the flow rate reducing recess 161.
  • the second connection through hole 165 is disposed on the bottom surface or the side surface of the flow rate reducing recess 161, for example.
  • the second connection through-hole 165 is disposed at the central portion of the bottom surface of the flow rate reducing recess 161.
  • first connection through holes 164 and the second connection through holes 165 are not limited to the form of the present embodiment.
  • a second connection through hole 165 may be disposed outside the valve seat portion 162.
  • the first connection through hole 164 may be disposed so as to be surrounded by the valve seat portion 162.
  • the diaphragm portion 166 is a part of the film 122.
  • the diaphragm portion 166 is disposed so as to block communication between the inside of the flow rate reducing recess 161 and the inside of the tube 110 and close the opening of the flow rate reducing recess 161.
  • the diaphragm portion 166 has flexibility and deforms so as to contact the valve seat portion 162 in accordance with the pressure of the irrigation liquid in the tube 110. For example, the diaphragm portion 166 is distorted to the flow rate reducing recess 161 side when the pressure of the irrigation liquid flowing in the tube 110 exceeds a set value.
  • the diaphragm portion 166 deforms toward the valve seat portion 162 as the pressure of the irrigation liquid increases, and eventually comes into contact with the valve seat portion 162. Even when the diaphragm portion 166 is in close contact with the valve seat portion 162, the diaphragm portion 166 does not block the first connection through hole 164, the second connection through hole 165, and the communication groove 163. The irrigation liquid from the connection through hole 164 can be sent to the backflow prevention unit 170 through the communication groove 163 and the second connection through hole 165.
  • the backflow prevention unit 170 is disposed downstream of the flow rate adjustment unit 160 and upstream of the discharge unit 180 in the flow path, and is disposed on the surface side of the emitter 120.
  • the backflow prevention unit 170 sends the irrigation liquid to the discharge unit 180 and prevents the fluid that flows back from the discharge unit 180 to the flow path when the liquid supply is stopped from flowing upstream of the backflow prevention unit 170.
  • the part 170 is arrange
  • the backflow prevention unit 170 includes a backflow prevention recess 171, a recess 172, a third connection through-hole 173 (referred to as “first through-hole” in the claims), a fourth It has a connecting through-hole 174 (referred to as “second through-hole” in the claims), a sealed water accommodating portion 175, and a ridge 124.
  • the backflow preventing recess 171 is disposed on the first surface 1211 of the emitter body 121.
  • the shape in plan view of the recess 171 for preventing backflow is not particularly limited, and is, for example, a substantially circular shape.
  • the depth of the backflow preventing recess 171 is not particularly limited.
  • a third connection through hole 173, a fourth connection through hole 174, and a recess 172 are open on the inner surface of the backflow prevention recess 171.
  • the third connection through hole 173, the fourth connection through hole 174, and the recess 172 are open to the bottom surface of the backflow prevention recess 171.
  • the concave stripe 172 opens at the bottom surface of the flow path and extends along a direction transverse to the flow direction of the irrigation liquid.
  • the concave strip 172 is disposed on the bottom surface of the backflow preventing concave portion 171 so as to open toward the first surface 1211 of the emitter body 121. That is, the recess 172 has a bottom on the second surface 1212 side of the emitter body 121.
  • the recess 172 is disposed so as to surround the opening of the fourth connection through-hole 174. As described above, the recess 172 is disposed such that the outer surface of the protrusion 124 and the inner surface of the backflow prevention recess 171 are separated from each other.
  • the recess 172 is disposed so that a gap is formed between the recess 172 and the protrusion 124. Thereby, the flow rate of the irrigation liquid flowing from the flow rate reducing recess 161 to the discharge unit 180 can be ensured.
  • the position, shape, size, and number of the concave stripes 172 are not particularly limited as long as sealed water can be accommodated between the convex stripes 124 and the concave stripes 172, and is appropriately set according to the shape and size of the convex stripes 124. Can be done.
  • Examples of the shape of the recess 172 include a cylindrical shape and a rectangular tube shape.
  • the recess 172 is a cylindrical recess.
  • the number of concave stripes 172 is two. The two concave stripes 172 are arranged concentrically.
  • the third connection through-hole 173 communicates with the upstream side of the flow path in the backflow prevention unit 170.
  • the third connection through hole 173 communicates with the flow rate reducing unit 160.
  • the third connection through hole 173 is disposed on the inner surface of the backflow prevention recess 171.
  • the third connection through-hole 173 is disposed, for example, on the bottom surface or side surface of the backflow prevention recess 171.
  • the third connection through hole 173 is disposed on the bottom surface of the backflow prevention recess 171.
  • the fourth connection through-hole 174 communicates with the downstream side of the flow path in the backflow prevention unit 170.
  • the fourth connection through-hole 174 communicates with the discharge unit 180.
  • the fourth connection through hole 174 is disposed on the inner surface of the backflow prevention recess 171.
  • the fourth connection through-hole 174 is disposed, for example, on the bottom or side surface of the backflow prevention recess 171.
  • the fourth connection through-hole 174 is disposed at the center of the bottom surface of the backflow prevention recess 171.
  • the positions of the third connection through hole 173 and the fourth connection through hole 174 are not limited to those of the present embodiment.
  • the third connection through hole 173 may be disposed so as to be surrounded by the recess 172 instead of the fourth connection through hole 174.
  • the convex stripe 124 is a part of the cover 123 and is disposed in the concave stripe 172 so as to be separated from the inner surface of the concave stripe 172.
  • the interval (shortest distance) between the ridges 124 and the ridges 172 only needs to ensure the flow rate of the irrigation liquid to the discharge unit 180 and can accommodate a sufficient amount of sealed water.
  • the interval can be appropriately changed according to the size of the emitter 120, the desired flow rate of the irrigation liquid, and the like.
  • the sealed water storage unit 175 stores sealed water.
  • the sealed water accommodating portion 175 is constituted by the concave stripes 172 and the convex stripes 124.
  • the ridge 124 is disposed in the recess 172 so as to be separated from the inner surface of the recess 172.
  • the liquid is accommodated between the concave stripe 172 and the convex stripe 124 so as to interrupt the flow path in the middle.
  • the discharge unit 180 discharges the irrigation liquid to the outside of the emitter 120.
  • the discharge unit 180 is disposed on the second surface 1212 side of the emitter body 121 so as to face the discharge port 112 of the tube 110.
  • the discharge unit 180 sends the irrigation liquid in the emitter 120 to the discharge port 112 of the tube 110. Accordingly, the discharge unit 180 can discharge the irrigation liquid to the outside of the emitter 120.
  • the structure of the discharge part 180 will not be specifically limited if the above-mentioned function can be exhibited.
  • the discharge unit 180 includes a discharge recess 181 and an intrusion prevention unit 182.
  • the discharge recess 181 is disposed on the second surface 1212 of the emitter body 121.
  • the shape of the discharge recess 181 in plan view is a substantially rectangular shape.
  • a fourth connection through hole 174 and an intrusion prevention portion 182 are disposed on the bottom surface of the discharge recess 181.
  • the intrusion prevention unit 182 prevents intrusion of foreign matter from the discharge port 112.
  • the intrusion prevention unit 182 is not particularly limited as long as it can perform the above-described function.
  • intrusion prevention unit 182 is four convex portions arranged adjacent to each other. The four convex portions are arranged so as to be positioned between the fourth connection through hole 174 and the discharge port 112 when the emitter 120 is joined to the tube 110.
  • irrigation liquid is fed into the tube 110.
  • the pressure of the irrigation liquid fed to the drip irrigation tube 100 is preferably 0.1 MPa or less so that the drip irrigation method can be easily introduced and the tube 110 and the emitter 120 are prevented from being damaged.
  • the irrigation liquid in the tube 110 is taken into the emitter 120 from the water intake unit 150.
  • the irrigation liquid in the tube 110 enters the water intake recess 153 through the slit 154 or the gap between the screen protrusions 155 and passes through the water intake through hole 152.
  • the water intake part 150 has the water intake side screen part 151 (gap between the slit 154 and the projection ridge part 155), it is possible to remove the suspended matter in the irrigation liquid.
  • the so-called wedge wire structure is formed in the water intake part 150, the pressure loss of the irrigation liquid flowing into the water intake part 150 is suppressed.
  • the irrigation liquid taken from the water intake unit 150 reaches the first connection channel 141.
  • the irrigation liquid that has reached the first connection channel 141 passes through the first decompression channel 142 and reaches the second connection channel 143.
  • the irrigation liquid that has reached the second connection channel 143 flows into the second decompression channel 144.
  • the irrigation liquid that has flowed into the second reduced pressure channel 144 flows into the flow rate reduction unit 160 through the first connection through hole 164.
  • the irrigation liquid that has flowed into the flow rate reduction unit 160 flows into the backflow prevention unit 170 through the second connection through hole 165 and the third connection through hole 173.
  • the irrigation liquid that has flowed into the backflow prevention unit 170 flows into the discharge unit 180 through the fourth connection through hole 174.
  • the irrigation liquid that has flowed into the discharge unit 180 is discharged out of the tube 110 from the discharge port 112 of the tube 110.
  • FIG. 4A to 4C are schematic cross-sectional views for explaining the operation of the flow rate reducing unit 160.
  • FIG. 4A to 4C are partially enlarged sectional views taken along line AA shown in FIG. 2B.
  • 4A is a cross-sectional view when the irrigation liquid is not supplied to the tube 110
  • FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view when the pressure of the irrigation liquid in the tube 110 is the first pressure.
  • FIG. 4C is a cross-sectional view when the pressure of the irrigation liquid in the tube 110 is the second pressure exceeding the first pressure.
  • the flow rate of the irrigation liquid is controlled by deforming the diaphragm unit 166 so as to be distorted toward the flow rate reduction concave portion 161 according to the pressure of the irrigation liquid in the tube 110.
  • the cover 123 is made of a rigid material, it is not deformed by the pressure of the irrigation liquid.
  • the pressure of the irrigation liquid is not applied to the film 122, so the diaphragm portion 166 is not deformed (see FIG. 4A).
  • the diaphragm portion 166 starts to deform (see FIG. 4B). However, when the diaphragm portion 166 is not in contact with the valve seat portion 162, the irrigation liquid taken from the water intake portion 150 passes through the flow path in the emitter 120 to the outside from the discharge port 112 of the tube 110. Discharged. As described above, when the irrigation liquid is started to be fed into the tube 110 or when the pressure of the irrigation liquid in the tube 110 is lower than a predetermined pressure, the irrigation introduced into the emitter 120 from the water intake unit 150. The working liquid is discharged outside through the flow path.
  • the diaphragm portion 166 is further deformed toward the valve seat portion 162.
  • the first pressure reduction flow path 142 and the second pressure reduction liquid are increased.
  • the diaphragm portion 166 contacts the valve seat portion 162 (see FIG. 4C). Even in this case, the diaphragm portion 166 does not block the first connection through-hole 164, the second connection through-hole 165, and the communication groove 163. Therefore, the irrigation liquid introduced from the water intake portion 150 is not connected to the communication groove. Through 163, the liquid is discharged from the discharge port 112 of the tube 110 to the outside.
  • the flow reduction unit 160 makes the irrigation liquid flowing through the flow path when the diaphragm unit 166 contacts the valve seat 162. Suppresses increase in liquid volume.
  • the flow rate reducing unit 160 adjusts the flow rate of the irrigation liquid discharged from the discharge port 112 of the tube 110 in accordance with the deformation of the film 122 due to the pressure of the irrigation liquid in the tube 110. For this reason, the drip irrigation tube 100 according to the present embodiment can discharge a certain amount of irrigation liquid out of the tube 110 regardless of whether the pressure of the irrigation liquid is low or high.
  • the emitter 120 includes a backflow prevention unit 170 including a sealed water storage unit 175.
  • a backflow prevention unit 170 including a sealed water storage unit 175.
  • the irrigation liquid is accommodated in the sealed water storage portion 175 as sealed water.
  • the upstream flow path of the sealed water storage part 175 and the downstream flow path of the sealed water storage part 175 are blocked by sealed water.
  • a fluid such as air or water containing fine soil existing outside the tube 110 from flowing upstream of the sealed water storage portion 175.
  • the emitter 120 according to the present embodiment has the sealed water storage portion 175 for storing sealed water.
  • the emitter 120 can suppress the occurrence of the siphon phenomenon and can appropriately discharge the irrigation liquid even when the pressure of the irrigation liquid in the tube 110 is low. Therefore, according to the drip irrigation tube 100 having the emitter 120 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of clogging of the flow path due to the siphon phenomenon even in a place where there is a height difference, and Even when the pressure of the irrigation liquid is low, the irrigation liquid can be quantitatively discharged.
  • FIGS. 5A and 5B are diagrams showing an example of a configuration of a cover and film integral molding 125a according to Modification 1.
  • FIG. 5A is a bottom view of the integrally molded product 125a according to Modification 1
  • FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 5A.
  • 6A and 6B are diagrams illustrating an example of a configuration of an integrally formed product 125b of a cover and a film according to the second modification.
  • 6A is a bottom view of the integrally molded product 125b according to Modification 2
  • FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 6A.
  • the integrally molded products 125a and 125b have ridges 124 and a diaphragm 166 that are arranged adjacent to each other. Further, the size and the external appearance shape of the integrally molded products 125 a and 125 b can be appropriately changed according to the size of the emitter body 121.
  • the externally shaped shape of the integrally molded product 125a may be a rectangular shape, and the externally visible shape of the integrally molded product 125b may be an oval shape.
  • row 172 which comprise the sealed water accommodating part 175 was demonstrated to each cylindrical shape, the protruding item
  • Each of the shapes may be a rectangular parallelepiped shape.
  • the recess 172 is not disposed so as to surround the opening of the fourth connection through hole 174, and is disposed so that both ends of the recess 172 are connected to the side wall surface of the backflow prevention recess 171. ing.
  • the recess 172 is open to the bottom surface of the backflow prevention recess 171 and the opening of the third connection through hole 173 and the fourth connection through hole. It arrange
  • the emitter and the drip irrigation tube according to the present invention are not limited to the emitter 120 and the drip irrigation tube 100 according to the above-described embodiment.
  • the emitter includes the first decompression channel 142 and the second decompression tube.
  • the flow path 144 and the flow rate adjustment unit 160 may not be provided.
  • the emitter is constituted by at least an emitter body and a cover.
  • the 1st connection flow path 141, the 1st pressure reduction flow path 142, the 2nd connection flow path 143, and the 2nd pressure reduction flow path 144 are formed by joining the emitter 120 and the tube 110.
  • the first connection channel 141, the first decompression channel 142, the second connection channel 143, and the second decompression channel 144 may be formed in the emitter 120 in advance as channels. Good.
  • the emitter according to the present invention it is possible to suppress the occurrence of clogging caused by the backflow of the fluid outside the tube to the flow path even in a place with a height difference. Therefore, further development of drip irrigation is expected.
  • Tube for drip irrigation 110
  • Tube 112 Discharge port 120
  • Emitter 121
  • Emitter body 1211
  • First pressure reduction groove 133
  • Second connection Groove 134
  • Second decompression groove 1361
  • First convex part 1362 Second convex part
  • First connection flow path 142
  • First decompression flow path 143
  • Second connection flow path 144
  • Second decompression flow path 150
  • Water intake part 151
  • Water intake side screen part 152
  • Water intake Through-hole 153
  • Water intake recess 154
  • Slit Screen protrusion
  • Flow reduction portion 161
  • Flow reduction recess 162 Valve seat portion 163
  • Communication groove 164
  • First connection through-hole 165
  • Second connection through-hole 166
  • Backflow Prevention part 171
  • Backflow prevention concave part 172
  • Third connection through-hole 174
  • Fourth connection through-hole 175
  • Sealed water storage portion 180
  • Discharge reces 18

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La présente invention concerne un émetteur pourvu d'une partie d'admission d'eau, d'une partie d'évacuation, d'un trajet d'écoulement et d'une partie de réception d'eau étanche. La partie d'admission d'eau prélève un liquide d'irrigation. La partie d'évacuation évacue le liquide d'irrigation. Le trajet d'écoulement relie la partie d'admission d'eau et la partie d'évacuation, et fait circuler le liquide d'irrigation. La partie de réception d'eau étanche est disposée sur le trajet d'écoulement, et reçoit l'eau de manière étanche.
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