Abstract:
An irrigation pipe connector (16) has a core (18) that is adapted to connect to an irrigation element (40) and a wing (20) that is attachable to a wall of a pipe (10). The wing (20) is provided with resiliency to allow the connector (16) to deform in response to changing fluid pressures in the pipe (10). In addition, the wing (20) may be provided with a thin segment in order to reduce potential damage during welding of the wing to the wall of the pipe (10).
Abstract:
A pipe (40) having a wall formed from a cross-laminated film(20), and a method of making such a pipe. The film is formed of first and second layers having respective first and second orientation directions (21, 22), wherein an angle between each of the first and second orientation directions and a projection of a longitudinal axis of the pipe on the wall is selected to enhance the resistance of the pipe to circumferential and/or longitudinal strain due to internal fluid pressure. The angle between each of the first and second orientation directions and a projection of the axis on the wall may be substantially equal to the neutral bias angle. In some cases, the angle between each of the first and second orientation directions and the projection of the axis on the wall may be substantially equal to 59° ± 2°.
Abstract:
An irrigation pipe coupling (16) for connecting to a lay flat irrigation pipe (10), comprises an inner member (36) comprising a bulge (50) and a bore (42), the bore (42) being formed about an axis (B) in the inner member (36) an the bulge (50) at least partially surrounding the axis (B); and an outer member (18) comprising a clamp (24) and a shank (22), the clamp (24) at least partially surrounding a base (32) of the shank (22); wherein the coupling (16) is adjustable between a disassemled position in which the inner and outer members (36,18) are separated from each other, and an assembled position in which the shank (22) of the outer member (18) is retained in the bore (42) of the inner member (36) and at least a portion of the inner member's bulge (50) is located between the shank (22) and the clamp (24).
Abstract:
An irrigation pipe (12) with holes is provided. The pipe is, at least in the area of each hole, multilayered. At least top (152a) and bottom (152b) layers of the pipe (12) are made of a water-repellant material, and an inner layer (154) of the pipe (12) is made of a porous material. The hole is defined by a cut surface of the pipe wall. The cut surface comprises a seal, which covers at least the inner layer (154). Each layer (152a, 152b, 154) may be bonded to adjacent layers.
Abstract:
An irrigation pipe (10) with a plurality of connector elements (14) adapted for attachment of lateral branches thereto, where the connector elements (14) are integrally fitted to the pipe's wall during the manufacture. Connector elements (14) may be fitted open and be adapted for closing after manufacture if not intended for use, or may be fitted closed and be adapted for opening after manufacture to enable the attachment. A method of production of such irrigation pipe (10) from a strip of flexible weldable or bondable material includes fitting integrally the connector elements (14) to predetermined locations on the strip, with or without punching the strip; bending or twisting the strip so as to juxtapose or overlap lateral edges thereof; and welding or bonding integrally the edges so as to obtain a closed pipe section.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a drip irrigation pipe having pipe wall comprising a base portion and a strip located on at least a portion of an inner side of the base portion facing into the pipe. The pipe further comprises drip emitters (20) attached to the strip. The material of the strip is different than the material of the base portion.